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system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: . Reduce vehicle speed. . Avoid hard accelerations.
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. Avoid steep uphill grades.
If the vehicle is towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.
If the light continues to flash, find a safe place to stop and park the vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. The following may correct an emissions control system malfunction: . Check that the fuel cap is fully
installed. See Filling the Tank on page 9‑49. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or
missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off.
. Check that good quality fuel is used. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and may cause stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Recommended Fuel on page 9‑46. If none of the above have made the light turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle. The dealer has the proper test equipment and
diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Depending on where you live, your vehicle may be required to participate in an emission control system inspection and maintenance program. For the inspection, the emission system test equipment will likely connect to the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC).
The DLC is under the instrument panel next to the steering wheel. See your dealer if assistance is needed.
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The vehicle may not pass inspection if:
The malfunction indicator lamp is on while the vehicle is running. The vehicle is in ON/RUN for keyed access, or service only mode for keyless access and the malfunction indicator lamp does not come on. See your dealer for assistance in verifying proper operation of the malfunction indicator lamp. The OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving.
If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness, your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection.
Brake System Warning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working. The brake system warning light will come on with the electric parking brake light when the electric parking brake is applied. Both lights will stay on until the electric parking brake is released. The brake system warning light will also come on when there is a brake problem.
If the warning light stays on when the electric parking brake is not applied, have the vehicle inspected by your dealer right away.
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The brake indicator light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
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the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service.
If the light comes on while driving, a chime sounds. Pull off the road and stop. The pedal might be harder to push or go closer to the floor. It might also take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑69.
Electric Parking Brake Light
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. The parking brake status light comes on when the brake is applied. If the light continues flashing after the parking brake is released, or while driving, there is a problem with the EPB system. A message may also display in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Brake System Messages on page 5‑25 for more information. If the light does not come on, or remains flashing, see your dealer.
If this light comes on, there is a problem with a system on the vehicle that is causing the EPB to
work at a reduced level. The vehicle can still be driven, but should be taken to a dealer as soon as possible. See Parking Brake on page 9‑30 for more information.
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the ABS light comes on and stays on while driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Start the engine again to reset the system. If the light stays on after driving at a speed above 20 km/h
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(13 mph), see your dealer for service. A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑15. See Brake System Messages on page 5‑25 for all brake‐related DIC messages.
Traction Off Light
dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then turns off. The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak button. This light and the StabiliTrak OFF light come on when StabiliTrak is turned off. If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not limited. Adjust driving accordingly. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑33 and StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑34.
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light comes on when the StabiliTrak system is turned off. If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction Control System (TCS) is also off. If the TCS is off, the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak systems and the warning light turns off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑33 and StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑34.
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your
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The StabiliTrak or Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS, and potentially the StabiliTrak system have been disabled. A DIC message may display. Check the DIC messages to determine which feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires service. If the indicator/warning light is on and flashing, the TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system is actively working. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑34 and Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑33.
Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS.
When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire pressure message may also display. See Tire Messages on page 5‑28. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑45.
When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑47.
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Engine Oil Pressure Light Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil.
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Low Fuel Warning Light
Security Light
The oil pressure light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system problem. See your dealer.
The immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) on page 2‑13 or Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2‑14.
This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned on as a check to indicate it is working. If it does not come on, have it fixed. The low fuel warning light comes on and a chime sounds when the vehicle is low on fuel. The light turns off when fuel is added to the fuel tank. For more information on the Driver Information Center (DIC), see Fuel System Messages on page 5‑27.
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High-Beam On Light
The high‐beam on light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑2 for more information.
Front Fog Lamp Light
For vehicles with front fog lamps, this light comes on when the front fog lamps are in use.
The light goes out when the front fog lamps are turned off. See Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑4 for more information.
Lamps On Reminder
For vehicles with cruise control, the cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready, and turns green when the cruise control is set and active. The light turns off when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 9‑36.
Door Ajar Light
This light comes on when the exterior lamps are in use. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.
Cruise Control Light
For vehicles equipped with this light, it comes on when a door is open or not securely latched. Before driving, check that all doors are properly closed. See Door Ajar Messages on page 5‑25 for more information.
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Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays information about the vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. See Vehicle Messages on page 5‑24. All messages appear in the DIC display in the center of the instrument cluster. On some models, the DIC may have some warning lights or indicators shown in the top portion of the display. See Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators on page 5‑7. The vehicle may also have features that can be customized through the controls on the radio. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30.
DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons on the turn signal lever. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. The bottom of the DIC display shows the position of the shift lever and the odometer. It may also show the direction the vehicle is driving. In cold weather the DIC display may change slowly. This is normal and will move more quickly as the vehicle's interior temperature rises.
DIC Buttons
1. SET/CLR (Set/Clear): Press to set or clear the menu item when it is displayed.
2. w / x (Thumbwheel): Use to scroll through the items in each menu. A small marker will move across the bottom of the page as you scroll through the items. This shows where each page is in the menu.
3. MENU: Press to get to the Trip/
Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.
Trip/Fuel Menu Items Press MENU on the turn signal lever until the Trip/Fuel Menu is displayed. Use w / x to scroll through the following menu items: . Digital Speedometer
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. Average Fuel Economy
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. Average Vehicle Speed
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. Navigation . Blank Display
Digital Speedometer The speedometer shows how fast the vehicle is moving in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). The speedometer cannot be reset.
Trip 1 and Trip 2
These displays show the current distance traveled, in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since the last reset for the trip odometer. The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing SET/CLR, or the trip odometer reset stem in the cluster, while the trip odometer display is showing.Fuel Range This display shows the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle's fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Fuel range cannot be reset.
Average Fuel Economy This display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). Average fuel economy is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. The average fuel economy can be reset by pressing SET/CLR while the Average Fuel Economy display is showing.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy The instantaneous fuel economy display shows the current fuel economy in liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon
(mpg). The instantaneous fuel economy reflects only the current fuel economy and changes frequently as driving conditions change. Unlike average economy, this display cannot be reset.
Average Vehicle Speed This display shows the average speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this value. The average speed can be reset by pressing SET/CLR while the Average Vehicle Speed display is showing.
Timer This display can be used as a timer. To start the timer, press SET/CLR while Timer is displayed. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset, not including time the ignition is off. Time will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on, even if another display is being
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shown on the DIC. The timer will record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which the display will return to zero. To stop the timer, press SET/CLR briefly while Timer is displayed. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold SET/CLR.
Navigation This display is used for the Navigation System Turn-by-Turn guidance. See the infotainment manual, if the vehicle has navigation, for more information.
Blank Display This display shows no information. Vehicle Information Menu Items Press MENU on the turn signal lever until the Vehicle Information Menu is displayed. Use w / x to scroll through the following menu items: . Unit
Tire Pressure
. Remaining Oil Life . Battery Voltage
Unit Move w / x to switch between metric or US when the Unit display is active. Press SET/CLR to confirm the setting. This will change the displays on the cluster and DIC to either metric or English (US) measurements.
Tire Pressure The display will show a vehicle with the approximate pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑46 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑47 for more information.
Remaining Oil Life This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is displayed, that means 99% of the current oil life remains. When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑26. The oil should be changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9. In addition to the Engine Oil Life System monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3 for more information. Remember, the Remaining Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the Remaining Oil Life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until
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the next oil change. To reset the Engine Oil Life System, press SET/ CLR while the Remaining Oil Life display is active. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑11.
Battery Voltage This display shows the current battery voltage. If the voltage is in the normal range, the value will display. For example, the display may read Battery Voltage 15.0
Volts. The vehicle's charging system regulates voltage based on the state of the battery. The battery voltage can fluctuate while viewing this information on the DIC. This is normal. See Charging System Light on page 5‑12 for more information. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, the DIC will display a message Compass The vehicle has a compass display in the DIC. See Compass on page 5‑4 for more information.Vehicle Messages Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may display one after the other. The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing SET/CLR. The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed. All messages should be taken seriously and clearing the messages does not correct the problem. The following are some of the vehicle messages that may be displayed depending on your vehicle content.
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver system starts reducing features of the vehicle that may be noticed. At the point that features are disabled, this message displays. Turn off unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge. LOW BATTERY This message is displayed when the battery voltage is low. See Battery on page 10‑22. SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM This message is displayed when there is a fault in the battery charging system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
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Brake System Messages
BRAKE FLUID LOW This message is displayed when the brake fluid level is low. See Brake Fluid on page 10‑21. HILL START ASSIST ACTIVE This message is displayed when Hill Start Assist (HSA) is preventing the vehicle from rolling while driving off on a grade. See Hill Start Assist (HSA) on page 9‑32. PRESS BRAKE PEDAL TO RELEASE PARK BRAKE This message is displayed if you attempt to release the electric parking brake without the brake pedal applied. See Parking Brake on page 9‑30 for more information. RELEASE PARK BRAKE SWITCH This message is displayed if the electric parking brake is applied while the vehicle is in motion.
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Release it before you attempt to drive. See Parking Brake on page 9‑30 for more information. SERVICE PARKING BRAKE This message is displayed when there is a problem with the electric parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑30 for more information. Take the vehicle to your dealer.
Compass Messages
CAL This message is displayed when the compass needs to be calibrated. See Compass on page 5‑4. – – Dashes will be displayed if the compass needs service. See your dealer for service.
Door Ajar Messages
DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message may display when the driver door is open. Close the door completely. HOOD OPEN This message will display when the hood is open. Close the hood completely. LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message may display when the driver side rear door is open. Close the door completely. PASSENGER DOOR OPEN This message may display when the front passenger door is open. Close the door completely. RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN This message may display when the passenger side rear door is open. Close the door completely.
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TRUNK OPEN This message will display when the trunk is open. Close the trunk completely.
Engine Cooling System Messages
A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH ENGINE TEMP This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioning compressor turns back on. The vehicle can continue to be driven. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine.
COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT This message will display if the coolant is low. See Engine Coolant on page 10‑16. ENGINE OVERHEATED — IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. ENGINE OVERHEATED — STOP ENGINE This message displays and a continuous chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage. This message clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature.
HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE This message displays if the coolant temperature is hot. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑19.
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When the engine oil is changed, be sure to reset the Oil Life System. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑11, Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑21, Engine Oil on page 10‑9, and Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3. ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the engine oil temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down.
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OIL PRESSURE LOW— STOP ENGINE This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays when the vehicle's engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on, but maximum acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this
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message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible.
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Object Detection System Messages
PARK ASSIST OFF This message displays when the park assist system has been turned off or when there is a temporary condition causing the system to be disabled. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑38. SERVICE PARK ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system. Do not use this system to help you park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑38.
Fuel System Messages
FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when the vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as soon as possible.
Key and Lock Messages
NO REMOTE DETECTED This message displays when the transmitter battery is weak on vehicles with keyless access. See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays when the battery in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced. See “Battery
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SERVICE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM If this message appears, both SBZA displays will remain on indicating there is a problem with the SBZA system. If these displays remain on after continued driving, the system needs service. Take the vehicle to your dealer. SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF This message indicates that the driver has turned the system off. SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS. UNAVAILABLE This message indicates that the SBZA system is disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone. The sensor may be blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush. This message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. The vehicle does not need service. For cleaning, see Exterior Care on page 10‑72.
Ride Control System Messages
SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). When this message is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. See your dealer for service. SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system. If this message appears, try to reset the system. Stop; turn off the engine for at least 15 seconds; then start the engine again. If this message still comes on, it means there is a problem. See your dealer for service. The vehicle is safe to drive; however, you do not have the benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce your speed and drive accordingly.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly. TRACTION CONTROL ON This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned on.
Security Messages
THEFT ATTEMPTED This message displays if the vehicle detects a tamper condition.
Tire Messages
TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires is low.
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The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5‑18. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Inflate the tires by adding air until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tires on page 10‑37, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10, and Tire Pressure on page 10‑45. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the SET/CLR button. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑21. SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑47.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the system is learning new tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑47.
Transmission Messages
SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer. SHIFT TO PARK This message displays when the transmission needs to be shifted to P (Park). This may appear when attempting to remove the key from the ignition or from the vehicle if the vehicle is not in P (Park). TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE ENGINE This message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high
can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This message clears when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level.
Washer Fluid Messages
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message may display when the washer fluid level is low. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑19.
Window Messages
OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER/ PASSENGER WINDOW This message is displayed when the window needs to be reprogrammed. If the vehicle's battery has been recharged or disconnected, you will need to reprogram each front window for the express-up feature to work. See Power Windows on page 2‑17.
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Vehicle Personalization The audio system controls are used to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. CONFIG (Configuration): Press to access the Configuration Settings menu. TUNE/MENU: Press the center of this knob to enter the menus and select menu items. This feature is unavailable with navigation radios. Turn the knob to scroll through the menus. / BACK: Press to exit or move backward in a menu.
Entering the Personalization Menus 1. Press CONFIG to access the Configuration Settings menu.
2. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
highlight Vehicle Settings. Press the CONFIG button until Vehicle is highlighted on vehicles with a navigation system only.
3. Press the center of the TUNE/
MENU knob to select the Vehicle Settings menu. The key must be in the ON/RUN position.
The following list of menu items may be available: . Climate and Air Quality . Comfort and Convenience . Collision/Detection Systems
Lighting
. Power Door Locks . Remote Lock/Unlock/Start . Return to Factory Settings? Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight the menu. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to select it. Each of the menus is detailed in the following information.
Vehicles with a navigation system will display a checkmark to indicate this feature is on. Climate and Air Quality If equipped, select the Climate and Air Quality menu and the following may be displayed: . Auto Fan Speed . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats . Auto Defog . Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Speed This will allow you to select the automatic fan speed. This feature sets the climate control fan speed to maintain the interior temperature. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Auto Fan Speed is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight High, Medium, or Low. Press / BACK to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.
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Remote Start Auto Heat Seats On vehicles with remote start and heated seats, the heated seats can be set to on or off. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Remote Start Auto Heat Seats is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight On or Off. Press / BACK to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.
Auto Defog When turned on and high humidity is detected, the climate control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn on the air conditioner or the heater. The fan speed may slightly increase to help prevent fogging. When high humidity is no longer detected, the system will return to its prior operation. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Auto Defog is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight
On or Off. Press / BACK to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.
Auto Rear Defog When on, this feature turns on the rear defogger at vehicle start when the interior temperature is cold and fog is likely. The auto rear defog function can be disabled by pressing 1. When off, the feature can be turned on by pressing 1. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 for more information. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Auto Rear Defog is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight On or Off. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu. Comfort and Convenience Select the Comfort and Convenience menu and Chime Volume will be displayed.
Chime Volume This allows the selection of the chime volume level. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Chime Volume is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Normal or High. Press / BACK to confirm and go back to the last menu. Collision/Detection Systems If equipped, select the Collision/ Detection Systems menu and Park Assist will be displayed.
Park Assist This allows the Ultrasonic Parking Assist feature, audible only, to be turned on or off. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Park Assist is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On or Off. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.
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Lighting Select the Lighting menu and the following will be displayed: . Exit Lighting . Vehicle Locator Lights
Exit Lighting This allows the selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when it is dark outside. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Exit Lighting is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, or 2 Minutes. Press / BACK to confirm and go back to the last menu.
Vehicle Locator Lights This allows the vehicle locator lights to be turned on or off. When on, the headlamps and back-up lamps will flash when K is pressed. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Vehicle Locator Lights is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the TUNE/
MENU knob to highlight On or Off. Press TUNE/MENU to select On or Off. Press / BACK to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu. Power Door Locks Select Power Door Locks and the following will be displayed: . Auto Door Unlock . Delay Door Lock . Open Door Anti Lock Out . Passive Door Unlock
Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Auto Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select All Doors, Driver Door, or Off. Press the TUNE/ MENU knob to confirm and press BACK to go back to the last menu. Press / BACK to return to the last menu.
Delay Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed. Press either the power lock button or Q on the RKE transmitter twice to override the delay locking feature and immediately lock all of the doors. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Delay Door Lock is highlighted to select On or Off. Press / BACK to return to the last menu.
Open Door Anti Lock Out When on, all doors will lock. The driver door will then unlock if door locking is requested while the driver door is open, and disable the Delay Door Lock feature. Even when this feature is off, the driver is protected from accidental lockouts when the key is in the ignition.
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If Off is selected, the Open Door Anti Lock Out feature may be enabled through an additional menu selection. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Open Door Anti Lock Out is highlighted to select On or Off. Press / BACK to return to the last menu.
Passive Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors are unlocked by pressing the button on the outside door handle. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Passive Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select All Doors or Driver Door. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Select Remote Lock, Unlock, Start and the following will be displayed (depending on the system): . Remote Lock Feedback
. Remote Door Unlock . Remote Unlock Feedback
Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Remote Lock Feedback is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Lights and Horn, Lights Only, Horn Only, or Off. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.
Remote Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing K on the RKE transmitter. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Remote Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select All Doors or Driver Door Only. When set to Driver Door Only, the driver door will unlock the first time K is pressed and all doors will unlock when K is pressed a second time. When set to
All Doors, all of the doors will unlock at the first press of K. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.
Remote Unlock Feedback If equipped, this allows selection of what type of feedback is given when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Remote Unlock Feedback is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On or Off. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. Return to Factory Settings? Select Return to Factory Settings? to return all vehicle personalization to the default settings. Turn the knob to select Yes or No. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.
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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1
Headlamp High/Low-BeamChanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Automatic Headlamp
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-3
Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Front Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . 6-7Lighting
6-1
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights
. Sidemarker Lamps ; (Parking Lamps): Turns the parking lamps on together with the following:
Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights
. Sidemarker Lamps 5 (Headlamps): Turns the headlamps on together with the lamps listed below. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. . Parking Lamps
Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights
. Sidemarker Lamps
The exterior lamp control is to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. There are four positions: O (Off): Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic lamp control off or on again. AUTO (Automatic): Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the following: . Parking Lamps
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# (Front Fog Lamps): For vehicles with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off. See Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑4. When the lights are on, ; will be lit. See Lamps On Reminder on page 5‑20.
Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer
3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer): Push the turn signal lever away from you and release to turn the high beams on. To return to low beams, push the lever again or pull it toward you and release.
This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the high-beam headlamps are on.
Flash-to-Pass To flash the high beams, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered.
The DRL system makes the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: The ignition is in the ON/ RUN mode. The exterior lamp control is in AUTO. The engine is running.
When the DRL are on, only the low-beam headlamps, at a reduced level of brightness, will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel, and other lamps will not be on. The headlamps automatically change from DRL to the regular headlamps depending on the darkness of the surroundings. The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps go off and the DRL come on.
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To turn the DRL off or on again, turn the exterior lamp control to O and then release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the DRL cannot be turned off.
Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp control is in the automatic position, the headlamps come on automatically. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.
The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered, or the headlamps will be on when they are not needed. The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps come on. The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed. When the wipers are not operating, these lamps turn off. Move the exterior lamp control to P or ; to disable this feature.
Lighting
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Hazard Warning Flashers
| (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press and momentarily hold this button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press and momentarily hold again to turn the flashers off.
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. The turn signal flashes three times. The lever returns to its starting position when it is released.
If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑29.
Front Fog Lamps
# (Front Fog Lamps): Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. An indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on when the fog lamps are on. The fog lamps come on together with the parking lamps. If the high-beam headlamps are turned on, the fog lamps will turn off. If the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will turn back on again. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
For vehicles with front fog lamps, the button is on the outboard side of the instrument panel. The ignition must be on to turn on the fog lamps.
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Instrument Panel Illumination Control
Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the door position.
Dome Lamps
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen. The thumbwheel is to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. D (Instrument Panel Brightness): Move the thumbwheel up or down and hold, to brighten or dim the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen.
The interior lamps control located in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps.
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( (Dome Lamp Override): Press to turn the lamps off, even when a door is open. H (Door): Press to turn the lamps on automatically when a door is opened. ' (On): Press to turn on the dome lamps.
Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps.
The front reading lamps are located in the overhead console.
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The rear reading lamps are located in the headliner. # or $ (Reading Lamps): Press the button near each lamp to turn it on or off.
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting The headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, back-up lamps, and most of the interior lamps turn on briefly when K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off, and then the dome and remaining interior lights will dim to off. Entry lighting can be disabled manually by changing the ignition out of the OFF position, or by pressing the RKE transmitter Q button. This feature can be changed. See “Vehicle Locator Lights” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30.
Exit Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, back-up lamps, and license plate lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when the key is removed from the ignition. The dome lamps also come on when the key is removed from the ignition. The exterior lights and dome lamps remain on after the door is closed for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. For vehicles with keyless access, the exterior lamps and dome lamps automatically turn on when a door is opened after the ignition is turned off. See Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑14 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑16. The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamps control off. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30.
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Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery. If some interior lamps are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after some time.
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Infotainment System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Overview (Radio with CD) . . . . . 7-2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 7-14
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-14Audio Players
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-20
Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Bluetooth (Voice
Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Trademarks and License Agreements
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Infotainment System 7-1
Introduction
Infotainment Read the following pages to become familiar with the audio system's features.
{ WARNING
Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to infotainment tasks while driving.
This system provides access to many audio and non‐audio listings. To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the
operation and controls of the audio system.
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. Set up the tone, speaker
adjustments, and preset radio stations.
For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9‑3. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑21 for more information. Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the separate navigation manual.
Theft-Deterrent Feature The theft-deterrent feature works by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the infotainment system. The infotainment system does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
Overview (Radio with CD)
Overview (Radio with CD)
1. RADIO/BAND
2. Buttons 1−6
Changes the band while listening to the radio. Selects the radio when listening to a different audio source.
Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations.
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3. s © (Previous/Reverse)
8. AUX (Auxiliary)
Radio: Seeks the previous station. CD: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track.
4. O /VOL (Power/Volume)
Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume.
5. ¨ \ (Next/Forward)
Radio: Seeks the next station. CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track.
6. FAV 1-2-3 (Favorites Page)
Radio: Opens the favorites list.
7. CD
Selects the CD player.
Selects an external audio source.
9. V / 8 (Phone/Mute) Opens the phone main menu. Mutes the audio system.
10. CD Slot
Insert a CD.
11. TONE
Opens the tone menu.
12. / BACK
Menu: Moves one level back. Character Input: Deletes the last character.
13. TUNE/MENU
Turn to open menus, highlight menu items, or set numeric values while in a menu.
Press to select menu items. Radio: Manually selects radio stations. CD: Selects tracks. 14. CONFIG (Configuration)
Opens the settings menu.
15.
INFO (Information)
Radio: Shows available information about the current station. CD: Shows available information about the current track.
16. Z (Eject)
Removes a disc from the CD slot.
17. H (Clock)
Opens the clock menu.
18. AS 1-2 (Autostore)
Radio: Opens the auto store stations list.
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Operation
Controls The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, multifunction knobs, menus shown on the display, and steering wheel controls, if equipped. Turning the System On or Off O /VOL (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on and off.
Automatic Switch-Off If the infotainment system has been turned on after the ignition is turned off, the system will turn off automatically after 10 minutes. Volume Control O /VOL (Power/Volume): Turn to adjust the volume. V / 8 (Phone/Mute): Press to mute the infotainment system. Press V / 8 again, or turn the O /VOL knob to cancel mute.
Menu System (Radio with CD) For radios with cd and touchscreen, see “Using the System” in the infotainment manual.
Controls The TUNE/MENU knob and / BACK are used to navigate the menu system. TUNE/MENU: Press to: . Enter the menu system. . Select or activate the highlighted
menu option.
. Confirm a set value.
Turn a system setting on or off.
Turn to: . Highlight a menu option. . Select a value. / BACK: Press to: . Exit a menu.
. Return from a submenu screen
to the previous menu screen. . Delete the last character in a
sequence.
Selecting a Menu Option
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
move the highlighted bar.
2. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to
select the highlighted option.
Submenus An arrow on the right-hand edge of the menu indicates that it has a submenu with other options.
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Activating a Setting
Turning a Function On or Off
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
highlight the setting.
highlight the function.
2. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to
2. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to
activate the setting.
turn the function on or off.
Setting a Value
Entering a Character Sequence
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to change the current value of the setting.
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
highlight the character.
2. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to
2. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to
select the character.
confirm the setting.
