2007 Cadillac DTS Owners Manual

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below hood or trunk level. The system detects objects up to 4 feet (1.2 m) in front of the vehicle and up to 8 feet (2.5 m) behind your vehicle. UFRPA determines how close these objects are from your bumpers within this area. Four ultrasonic sensors on the front and rear bumpers are used to detect the distance to the object. 196 {CAUTION: The Ultrasonic Front and Rear Park Assist (UFRPA) system does not replace driver vision. UFRPA does not: (cid:127) Operate above speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h). (cid:127) Detect objects more than 4 feet (1.2 meters) in front of the vehicle and more than 8 feet (2.5 meters) behind the vehicle. This distance may be less during warmer or humid weather. (cid:127) Detect objects that are below the bumper, underneath the vehicle, or that are very close to the vehicle. (cid:127) Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets. So if you do not use proper care before moving forward or backing up, you could hit a vehicle, child, pedestrian, bicyclist, or (Continued) CAUTION: CAUTION: (Continued) pet, resulting in vehicle damage, injury, or death. Even though the vehicle has the UFRPA system, always check carefully before moving forward or backing up by checking in front of and behind your vehicle. The front display is located on top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver. The rear display is located near the rear window and can be seen by looking over your right shoulder. The rear display has three color-coded lights. The front display will have either three or six lights depending on whether your vehicle is equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). If your vehicle has ACC, it will have three lights along with the ACC lights. If your vehicle does not have ACC, it will have six UFRPA lights. The UFRPA lights are used to provide distance and system information, along with beeps played out either the front or rear speakers. For objects detected near the front bumper, high-toned beeps will be played out the front speakers. For objects detected near the rear bumper, low-toned beeps will be played out the rear speakers. Front Parking Assist Display Rear Parking Assist Display 197 How the System Works When the vehicle is started, the front display will brieﬂy illuminate to let you know the display is operating correctly. When the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R), the rear display will brieﬂy illuminate to let you know the display is operating correctly. UFRPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P). The system does not work at a forward speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), so the front display indicators are turned off. The system also does not work at a reverse speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). To remind you of this, the red light on the rear display will ﬂash. The system can be disabled using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Controls and Displays on page 233. How the System Works when Moving Forward When moving forward, the system detects objects only near the front bumper. If an object is detected at a forward speed of less than 5 mph (8 km/h), or if you are already within a 4 ft (1.2 m) distance to a detected object when 198 UFRPA ﬁrst comes on, the following describes what will occur according to your distance from an object located in front of the vehicle: (cid:127) At distances between 40 inches (1 m) and 4 ft (1.2 m), two amber lights will be lit. If you have Adaptive Cruise Control, a single amber light will be lit. (cid:127) At distances between 23 inches (0.6 m) and 40 inches (1 m ), four amber lights will be lit. If you have Adaptive Cruise Control, two amber lights will be lit. (cid:127) At distances between 12 inches (0.3 m) and 23 inches (0.6 m), all six lights (four amber lights/two red lights) will be lit. If you have Adaptive Cruise Control, all three lights (amber/amber/red) will be lit. (cid:127) At distances less than 12 inches (0.3 m), a chime will sound for a short time and all six lights (four amber lights/two red lights) will be lit and ﬂashing. If you have Adaptive Cruise Control, a chime will sound for a short time and all three lights (two amber lights/one red light) will be lit and ﬂashing. How the System Works when Backing When backing, UFRPA detects objects close to the front and rear bumpers. The ﬁrst time an object is detected a single chime will sound. If an object is detected at a REVERSE (R) speed of less than 5 mph (8 km/h), or if you are already within an 8 ft (2.5 m) distance to a detected object when the system ﬁrst comes on, the following describes what will occur according to your distance from an object located behind the vehicle: (cid:127) At distances between 40 inches (1 m) and 8 ft (2.5 m), a single amber light will be lit. (cid:127) At distances between 23 inches (0.6 m) and 40 inches (1 m), both amber lights will be lit. (cid:127) At distances between 12 inches (0.3 m) and 23 inches (0.6 m), all three lights (amber/ amber/red) will be lit. (cid:127) At distances less than 12 inches (0.3 m), a chime will sound for a short time and all three lights (amber/amber/red) will be lit and ﬂashing. When you are backing the vehicle and objects are detected at the same time near both the front and rear bumpers, both color-coded light displays will notify you of objects close to each bumper. If there are objects detected near both bumpers, the beeps will only be sounded to notify that objects are close to the rear bumper. However, if while you are backing and an object comes within 1 ft (0.3 m) of the front bumper, and at the same time there is another object further than 1 ft (0.3 m) from the rear bumper, then the beeps will only be sounded to notify you of the closer object that is near the front bumper. 199 When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly If the UFRPA system will not activate due to a temporary condition, the message PARKING ASSIST OFF will be displayed on the DIC and a red light will be shown on the rear UFRPA display when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R). This occurs under the following conditions: (cid:127) The driver disables the system. See DIC Controls and Displays on page 233. (cid:127) The parking brake pedal is depressed. (cid:127) A trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or an object was hanging out of your trunk during your last drive when you turned off the vehicle. If the attached objects are removed from your vehicle before the start of your next drive, the system will return to normal operation unless an object is detected when the vehicle is shifted out of park. If this occurs, you will have to wait until the vehicle is driven forward above 15 mph (25 km/h) before UFRPA will return to normal operation. (cid:127) A bicycle or an object is attached to the front bumper during your last drive when you turned off the vehicle. If the attached objects are removed from your vehicle before the start of 200 your next drive, the system will return to normal unless an object is detected when the vehicle is shifted out of park. If this occurs, UFRPA will return to normal operation when the vehicle is driven forward above 15 mph (25 km/h). (cid:127) The ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So be sure to keep your vehicle’s front and rear bumpers free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on page 435. If after cleaning the front and rear bumpers and driving forward at a speed of at least 15 mph (25 km/h), the DIC displays the PARKING ASSIST OFF message, see your dealer. (cid:127) Other conditions that may affect system performance include vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck or other mechanical devices that interfere with UFRPA performance. (cid:127) When UFRPA is disabled without driver action and the driver attempts to turn UFRPA back on using the Driver Information Center (DIC), the PARKING ASSIST ON option will not be selectable if the necessary conditions stated above for normal system operation are not met. As always, drivers should use care when backing up a vehicle. Always look behind you, being sure to check for other vehicles, obstructions and blind spots. For Driver Information Center messages related to UFRPA, see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 239. If the bumper is damaged, your UFRPA system may not work properly. Take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system. Accessory Power Outlet(s) Your vehicle is equipped with accessory power outlets. The outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone, CB radio, etc. If your vehicle has a stationary center console, the power outlet is located inside the lower storage area. There are outlets also on the right front lower part of the driver’s seat and in the lower storage bin. See Center Console Storage Area on page 150. There are two accessory power outlets in the rear seat area located on the door armrests next to the ashtrays. Your vehicle may have a small cap that must be removed to access the accessory power outlet. If it does, when not using the outlet be sure to cover it with the protective cap. The accessory power outlet can be used at any time. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating. 201 Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power outlets. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install. Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. If you put papers, pins, or other Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Notice: ﬂammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray. Front Ashtray With the full ﬂoor console, the ashtray is located below the climate control system. To open, push down and then release the cover. To clean the ashtray, push the lip of the ashtray to remove it. Push the opposite side of the ashtray’s lip to install. For vehicles without the ﬂoor console, pull the tray located below the climate controls to reveal the ashtray. The ashtray can be removed by pulling on the ledge located at the top of the ashtray. Rear Ashtray The ashtrays are located on the door armrests. To use an ashtray, lift the lid. 202 Cigarette Lighter Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. The cigarette lighter is located near the front ashtray. Press the lighter all the way in and release it. It will pop back out by itself once the element has heated for use. Cigarette lighters can be used to provide electrical power to accessories. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 201 for more information. Analog Clock The analog clock is located on the instrument panel above the radio. The clock is not connected with any other vehicle system and runs by itself. To adjust the clock, do the following: 1. Locate the adjustment button directly below the clock face. 2. Push and hold the adjustment button to advance the clock hands. Holding the button down will cause the clock to advance faster. Release the button before you get to the desired time. 3. Push and release the button to increase the time by one minute increments until the desired time is reached. 203 Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle. To avoid window fogging on rainy and humid days at temperatures above freezing, run the air conditioning compressor. Also, it is best to avoid the use of recirculation mode except when maximum air conditioning performance is needed for a short amount of time to avoid exterior odors and fogging. Dual Climate Control System 204 Dual Climate Control System for Vehicles with Rear Climate Control Automatic Operation AUTO 9 (Automatic Fan): When this position is selected on the fan control, the system will adjust the fan speed. If the OnStar® system is activated when this position is selected, the climate control fan speed will lower. AUTO (Automatic Mode): 1. Turn the fan control to the AUTO position. 2. Turn the mode control to the AUTO position. 3. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting between 68°F (21°C) and 78°F (26°C). Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into your vehicle until warmer air is available. The system will start out blowing air at the ﬂoor but may change modes automatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting. The length of time needed to warm the interior will depend on the outside temperature and temperature of the vehicle. 4. Wait 20 to 30 minutes for the system to stabilize in order for the system to regulate automatically. Then adjust the temperature as necessary to ﬁnd your comfort setting. Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel near the windshield. For more information on the solar sensor, see “Sensors” later in this section. After the vehicle is started, the display will show the interior temperature settings and the outside temperature. If the AUTO position is selected on the fan or mode control, the system will automatically control the air conditioning compressor. The A/C compressor will run automatically even at cool outside temperatures in order to dehumidify the air. The A/C indicator light will be lit when the system is operating automatically, even at near freezing outside temperatures. Press the A/C button on the fan control to turn off the A/C. For improved window clearing performance in defog or defrost modes, the A/C compressor will run automatically. h (AUTO RECIRCULATION): If the AUTO position is selected on either the fan or mode control, the system will automatically control the air inlet to supply fresh outside air or recirculate the interior air to cool the car faster. The indicator light on the recirculation button will light whenever the system switches to recirculation. You may force outside air by pressing the recirculation button when the light is lit. For vehicles without rear climate controls, press the outside air button to force outside air. The next time AUTO fan or mode is selected, the air inlet will reset back to AUTO operation. 205 Manual Operation 9 (Fan): Turn the left control either to the left or right to adjust the fan speed. Turning this control completely counterclockwise will turn on the automatic fan operation. Turning this control to the “O” position will turn the climate control system off. If the airﬂow seems low when the fan speed is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air ﬁlter may need to be replaced. See Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 213. 9 (Off): Turn the left control to this position to turn the entire climate control system off. To change the current mode, select one of the following positions using the right control: AUTO: Turn the control to this position to turn on the automatic delivery mode operation. F(Vent): Turn the control to this mode to direct air to the instrument panel outlets. *(Bi-Level): Turn the control to this mode to direct approximately half of the air to the instrument panel outlets and most of the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. In automatic operation, cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the ﬂoor outlets. 7(Floor): Turn the control to this mode to direct most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the side window outlets and the windshield. The mode control can also be used to select the ﬂoor/defog mode. In this mode, the system will automatically use outside air. If recirculation is selected, it will only stay on for three minutes to reduce windshield fogging. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. : (Outside Air): Press this button to allow outside air to come into the vehicle. It is used to prevent the air inside the vehicle from becoming too dry. Press this button to turn the outside air mode on or off. When the button is pressed, the indicator light will come on. Pressing the recirculation button will cancel this mode. 206 ?(Recirculation): Press this button to keep outside air from coming in the vehicle. It is used to prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle or to help cool the air inside the vehicle faster. Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. When the button is pressed, an indicator light will come on. wx (Driver’s Temperature Controls): Press these buttons next to the fan control to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. wx (Passenger’s Temperature Controls): Press these buttons next to the mode control to manually increase or decrease the temperature for the front passenger. If the passenger’s climate control system is off, pressing one of these buttons will turn it on. PASS (Passenger’s Climate Control): Press this button to turn the passenger’s climate control systems on or off. The temperature selected by the front passenger will also control the rear system air temperature unless the rear seat passengers select their own comfort setting. If the PASS button is pressed to turn the passenger temperature setting off, the driver’s temperature knob will control the temperature for the entire vehicle. AUX: If your vehicle has a rear climate control system, press this button to turn the rear climate control fan on for automatic operation. After the AUX button is pressed, the indicator light will come on. Press the button again to turn the auxiliary fan off. See Rear Climate Control System on page 211. # (Air Conditioning): Press the center of the left control to override the automatic system and turn the air conditioning system on or off. When in AUTO, the air conditioning compressor will come on automatically, as necessary. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. 207 Sensors The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille, middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar radiation. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly. There is also an interior temperature sensor located next to the steering wheel that measures the temperature of the air inside your vehicle. There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the displayed temperature. 208 In order to prevent false temperature readings at startup, the displayed temperature will not change until the following occurs: (cid:127) Vehicle speed is above 10 mph (16 kmh) for 5 minutes. (cid:127) Vehicle speed is above 32 mph (51 kmh) for 2 and a half minutes. The climate control system uses the information from these sensors to maintain your comfort setting by adjusting the outlet temperature, fan speed, and the air delivery mode. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun. The recirculation mode will also be used as needed to maintain cool outlet temperatures. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog from your windshield. Use the ﬂoor/defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. W (Floor/Defog): Turn the control to this mode to direct approximately half of the air to the ﬂoor outlets and the remaining air is directed to the side window outlets and to the windshield. When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the ﬂoor/defog mode. 0 (Defrost): Turn the control to this mode to direct most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets. In this mode, the system will automatically turn off recirculation and run the air conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. For professional vehicles, air will be allowed to ﬂow through the rear outlets. For quicker defrost, press the AUX button on the front climate control system so that the light is not lit. 209 Outlet Adjustment For the front outlets, use the thumbwheel located below each outlet to change the direction of the airﬂow. Use the thumbwheel located next to the outlets to shut the airﬂow or to open the outlets and re-direct the air. For the rear outlets, slide the lever left or right and up or down to change the direction of the airﬂow. Operation Tips (cid:127) Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. (cid:127) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:127) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. < (Rear Defogger): Press the center of the right control to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. The rear window defogger will turn off approximately 20 minutes after the button is pressed if your vehicle is moving at slower vehicle speeds. At higher vehicle speeds, the rear defogger may stay on continuously. Each additional press will run the defogger for approximately 10 minutes. The heated outside rearview mirrors will heat to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defogger is on. Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass. These actions may damage the rear defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 210 Rear Climate Control System If your vehicle has a rear climate-control system, the rear-seat passengers can use it to adjust the direction of the airﬂow, the fan speed and the temperature for the rear-seating area. This system also works with the main climate-control system in your vehicle. The control panel for this system is located on the back of the center console. If the AUX button located on the front climate control panel is pressed, the rear climate control system will be turned on. The rear system will operate in automatic mode and the temperature settings selected for the front climate control panel will also be selected for the rear passengers. If the rear passenger would like to adjust the rear climate control system, they can select a different temperature and a different mode or fan speed. Whenever the rear passengers have adjusted settings on the rear climate control system, the AUX light is lit on the front climate control system. The driver can turn off the auxiliary fan by pressing the AUX button. When the front climate control system is turned off or in defrost mode, the rear climate control system is turned off. The rear system will turn back on once another front mode is selected. For more information on how to use the climate control system, see Dual Climate Control System on page 204. For more information on the air outlets, see Outlet Adjustment on page 210. 211 Automatic Operation «A ª (Fan): Press this button until AUTO appears on the display to place the system in automatic mode. When automatic operation is active, the system will automatically control the fan speed. If in auto fan mode, pressing the up arrow button will cancel automatic operation and places the system in manual mode. If in auto mode, pressing the down arrow will turn the rear climate control system off. «N ª (Mode): Press the this button until AUTO appears on the display to place the system in automatic mode. When automatic operation is active, the system will automatically control the air delivery mode. Manual Operation «A ª (Fan): Press these up or down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the fan speed. «b ª (Temperature): Press these up or down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the temperature for the rear seat passengers. Once the rear setting temperature is altered from 212 following the front setting temperature, it will no longer follow changes to the front setting temperature until the front climate control AUX button resets it. «N ª (Mode): Press these buttons to change the air delivery mode. If in AUTO air delivery mode, pressing the up arrow button will cancel automatic operation and place the system in manual mode. Y (Vent): This mode directs air to the upper outlets. % (Bi-Level): This mode directs half the air to the upper outlets, and the other half to the ﬂoor outlets. [ (Floor): This mode directs the air to the ﬂoor outlets. For more information on how to use the front climate control system, see Dual Climate Control System on page 204. For more information on the air outlets, see Outlet Adjustment on page 210. Be sure to keep the area under the front seats clear of any objects so that the air inside of your vehicle can circulate effectively. Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air ﬁlter traps most of the pollen from the air entering your vehicle. Like your vehicle’s engine air cleaner/ﬁlter, it may need to be changed periodically. For how often to change the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 457. The access panel for the passenger compartment air ﬁlter is located under the hood near the windshield, on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. To access the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, do the following: 1. Use a tool to gently pry the cover up. If your vehicle has tabs that allow you to unlatch the cover with your ﬁngers, you will not need a tool for this step. 213 2. Then, insert a tool behind the push pin located on the inboard side of the air ﬁlter compartment to carefully pry the pin out. 3. To remove the air ﬁlter, insert a tool between the air ﬁlter and the compartment wall on the outboard side of the vehicle. Then, push in to ﬂatten the pin holding the air ﬁlter in place. Gently remove the air ﬁlter and any loose debris that may be inside the air ﬁlter compartment. 4. Insert the new air ﬁlter by pushing until you hear a click. Then, reinstall the push pin and snap the cover into place. 214 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on brieﬂy when you start the engine just to let you know they are working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly – and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They are a big help. Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center (DIC) that works along with the warning lights and gages. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 233 for more information. 215 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using and many of the other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically. United States version shown, Canada similar 216 Tachometer This gage indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). See “MPH (km)” under DIC Controls and Displays on page 233 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Your vehicle’s odometer works together with the driver information center. You can set a Trip A and a Trip B odometer. See “Trip Fuel” under DIC Controls and Displays on page 233 for more information. If your vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed, the new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer. 217 Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind you and your passengers to buckle your safety belts. The driver safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. You should buckle your seat belt. This chime and light will be repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver’s belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 77 for more information. The passenger safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. This chime and light will be repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. 218 Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 66. This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The airbag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when you turn the vehicle on. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If there is a problem with the airbag system in your vehicle, the SERVICE AIR BAG message will appear on the DIC display. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 239 and Safety Belt Pretensioners on page 39 for more information. 219 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your overhead console has a passenger airbag status indicator. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag are enabled (may inﬂate). {CAUTION: If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat if the airbag is turned on. United States Canada When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag. 220 Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. {CAUTION: Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 77 for more on this, including important safety information. If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. {CAUTION: If the off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on together, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger seat may not have the protection of the airbags. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 219. 221 Charging System Light When you turn the engine on, this light will come on brieﬂy to show that the generator and battery charging systems are working properly. If this light stays on, your vehicle needs service. You should take your vehicle to the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories. See DIC Controls and Displays on page 233 for more information. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. United States Canada This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the engine on. If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 222 When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push, or the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 334. {CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That is normal. If the ABS warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the antilock portion of the brake system. If the red BRAKE light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have antilock brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 222. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF or ACCESSORY. If the light comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. 223 If the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you do not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 222. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Low Tire Pressure Warning Light This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition to RUN. This light will also come on when one or more of your tires are signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE DIC message will accompany the light, see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 239 Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do so. If underinﬂated, inﬂate to the proper pressure. See Tires on page 394 for more information. This light will ﬂash for approximately 60 seconds and then turn on solid if a problem is detected with the Tire Pressure Monitor system. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 406 for more information. 224 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light The traction control system warning light should come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. StabiliTrak® Indicator Light For vehicles that have the StabiliTrak® system, this warning light should come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If the warning light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If it stays on, or comes on when you are driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 303 for more information. If the warning light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If it stays on, or comes on when you are driving, there may be a problem with your StabiliTrak® system and your vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. If the StabiliTrak® system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. See StabiliTrak® System on page 305 for more information. 225 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The engine coolant temperature warning light will come on when the engine is very hot. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. This light will also come on brieﬂy when the vehicle is started. If the light does not go out or comes on and stays on while driving, there may be a problem with the cooling system. Driving with engine coolant temperature light on could cause your vehicle to overheat, see Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 371. See Engine Overheating on page 369 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 239 for more information. It can be used to see when your engine has warmed up and to make sure your cooling system is operating properly. If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine coolant is too hot and the engine coolant temperature warning light will come on. See Engine Overheating on page 369 for more information. 226 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle has a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. If you keep driving your vehicle with Notice: this light on, after awhile, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 347. This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. 227 This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: (cid:127) Light Flashing — A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. (cid:127) Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: (cid:127) Reducing vehicle speed (cid:127) Avoiding hard accelerations (cid:127) Avoiding steep uphill grades (cid:127) If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling the Tank on page 352. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. 228 Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 349. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This may take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 229 Oil Pressure Light This light will come on brieﬂy when you start your engine. {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. That is a check to be sure the light works. If it does not come on, be sure to have it ﬁxed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong. When the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not ﬂowing through your engine properly. You could be low on oil and you might have some other system problem. Security Light For information regarding this light, see Theft-Deterrent Systems on page 108. 230 Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light The fog lamp light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. This light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 191 for more information. Lights On Reminder The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 169 and Adaptive Cruise Control on page 173 for more information. Highbeam On Light This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on. This light comes on whenever the high-beam headlamps are on. See Exterior Lamps on page 186 for more information. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 161 for more information. 231 Here are a few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All of these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage: (cid:127) At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. (cid:127) The gage may change when you turn, stop quickly or accelerate quickly. It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll the tank than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated that the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to ﬁll the tank. Fuel Gage The fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. It works only when the engine is on. (cid:127) If the fuel supply gets low, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will appear in the Driver Information Center and a single chime will sound. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 239 for more information. 232 Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to display warning/status messages. All messages will appear in the DIC display located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster, below the tachometer and speedometer. The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay, the DIC will display the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. The top line of the DIC display shows the vehicle system information and the warning/status messages. The bottom line of the DIC display shows the odometer on the left side. The bottom line of the DIC display also shows a digital speedometer on the right side. If a problem is detected, a warning message will appear on the display. Be sure to take any message that appears on the display seriously and remember that clearing the message will only make the message disappear, not correct the problem. DIC Controls and Displays The Driver Information Center (DIC) has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. 3 Trip/Fuel: Press this button to scroll through the trip and fuel displays. See “Trip/Fuel Display Menu Items” following for more information on these displays. T Vehicle Information: Press this button to scroll through the vehicle information displays. See “Vehicle Information Display Menu Items” following for more information on these displays. U Customization: Press this button to scroll through each of the customization features. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 252 for more information on the customization features. 233 V Set/Reset: Press this button to reset certain DIC features and to acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from the DIC display. yz Menu Up/Down: Press this button to scroll up and down the menu items. Trip/Fuel Display Menu Items 3 (Trip/Fuel): The following display menu items can be displayed by pressing the trip/fuel button: TRIP A or TRIP B These displays show the current distance traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). Both odometers can be used at the same time. Each trip odometer can be reset to zero separately by pressing and holding the set/reset button for a few seconds while the desired trip odometer is displayed. FUEL RANGE This display shows the approximate number of remaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) you can drive without reﬁlling the fuel tank. This estimate is based on the current driving conditions and will change if the driving conditions change. For example, if you are driving in traffic and making frequent stops, the display may read one number, but if you enter the freeway, the number may change even though you still have the same amount of fuel in the fuel tank. This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies. Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving. Once the range drops below an estimated 40 miles (64 km) remaining, the display will show FUEL RANGE LOW. If your vehicle is low on fuel, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will be displayed. See “FUEL LEVEL LOW” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 239 for more information. 234 AVERAGE ECONOMY (AFE) This display shows the approximate average miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). This number is calculated based on the number of mpg (L/100 km) recorded since the last time this display was reset. To reset this display, press the set/reset button. The display will return to zero. INST (Instantaneous) ECONOMY (IFE) This display shows the current fuel economy in either miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). This number reﬂects only the fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and will change frequently as driving conditions change. Unlike average economy, this display cannot be reset. FUEL USED This display shows the number of gallons (gal) or liters (L) of fuel used since the last reset of this display. To reset this display, press the set/reset button. The display will return to zero. TIMER ON/OFF This display can be used like a stopwatch. You can record the time it takes to travel from one point to another. To access the timer, press the trip/fuel button until 00:00:00 TIMER OFF displays. To turn on the timer, press the set/reset button until TIMER ON displays. The timer will then start. To turn off the timer, press the set/reset button again until TIMER OFF displays. The timer will stop and display the end timing value. To reset the timer, press and hold the set/reset button after the timer has been stopped. The display will return to zero. AVERAGE SPEED This display shows the average speed of the vehicle in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this display. To reset this display, press the set/reset button. The display will return to zero. 235 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 13.2 VOLTS. If the voltage is low, the display will show LOW. If the voltage is high, the display will show HIGH. Your vehicle’s charging system regulates voltage based on the state of the battery. The battery voltage may ﬂuctuate when viewing this information on the DIC. This is normal. See Charging System Light on page 222 for more information. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, the DIC will display a message. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 239 for more information. Blank Display This display shows no information. Vehicle Information Display Menu Items T (Vehicle Information): The following display menu items can be displayed by pressing the vehicle information button: OIL LIFE REMAINING If the vehicle has this display, it shows the estimated oil life remaining. If you see 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on the display, that means that 99% of the current oil life remains. When the oil life is depleted, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. You should change the oil as soon as possible. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 457 and Engine Oil on page 357. Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, See Engine Oil Life System on page 360. The display will show 100% when the system is reset. 236 UNITS This display allows you to select between English or Metric units of measurement. Once in this display, press the set/reset button to select between ENGLISH or METRIC units. PARKING ASSIST If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) system, this display allows the system to be turned on or off. Once in this display, press the set/reset button to select between ON or OFF. If you choose ON, the system will be turned on. If you choose OFF, the system will be turned off. The UFRPA system automatically turns back on after each vehicle start. When the UFRPA system is turned off and the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P), the DIC will display the PARKING ASSIST OFF message as a reminder that the system has been turned off. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 239 and Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) on page 196 for more information. FRONT TIRES or REAR TIRES The pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC. The tire pressure will be shown in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays FRONT TIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. Press the vehicle information button again until the DIC displays REAR TIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. If a low or high tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you to check the pressure in a speciﬁc tire will appear in the display. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 402 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 239 for more information. If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see your dealer for service. 237 RELEARN TIRE POSITIONS After rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor, the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system must re-learn the tire positions. To re-learn the tire positions, see Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 406. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 410 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 239 for more information. RELEARN REMOTE KEY This display allows you to match the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to your vehicle. To match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle, do the following: 1. Press the vehicle information button until RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays. 2. Press the set/reset button. The message REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE will display. 3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the ﬁrst transmitter at the same time for about 15 seconds. A chime will sound indicating that the transmitter is matched. 4. To match additional transmitters at this time, repeat Step 3. Each vehicle can have a maximum of eight transmitters matched to it. 5. To exit the programming mode, you must cycle the key to OFF. Blank Display This display shows no information. 238 DIC Warnings and Messages These messages appear if there is a problem detected in one of your vehicle’s systems. You must acknowledge a message to clear it from the screen for further use. To clear a message, press the set/reset button. Be sure to take any message that appears on the screen seriously and remember that clearing the message will only make the message disappear, not the problem. AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned off. See Exterior Lamps on page 186 for more information. AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned on. See Exterior Lamps on page 186 for more information. BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable level. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice. At the point that the features are disabled, this message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge. The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. You can monitor battery voltage on the Driver Information Center (DIC) by pressing the trip/fuel button until BATTERY VOLTAGE is displayed. CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when service is required for your vehicle. See your dealer. See Engine Oil on page 357 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 457 for more information. When you reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message by clearing it from the display, you still must reset the engine oil life system separately. For more information on resetting the engine oil life system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 360. 239 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE This message displays when the tire pressure in one of the tires needs to be checked. This message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire needs to be checked. 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/reset button. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information Label. See Tires on page 394, Loading Your Vehicle on page 327, and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 402. The DIC display also shows the tire pressure values for the front and rear tires by pressing the vehicle information button. See DIC Controls and Displays on page 233. If the tire pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning light comes on. See Low Tire Pressure Warning Light on page 224. CLEAN RADAR This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and the Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system are disabled because the radar is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in your path. It may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. To clean the system, see “Cleaning the System” under Adaptive Cruise Control on page 173. CRUISE SET TO XXX MPH (km/h) This message displays whenever the cruise control is set. See Cruise Control on page 169 and Adaptive Cruise Control on page 173 for more information. If your vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), after a few seconds, this message clears and the message “SET SPD XX” displays at the bottom of the DIC. See “SET SPD (Speed)” later in this section. 240 DRIVER DOOR OPEN This symbol appears with this message. This message displays when the driver’s door is not closed completely. Make sure that the driver’s door is closed completely. ENGINE HOT – A/C (Air Conditioning) OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 226. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off. When the coolant If you drive your vehicle while the temperature returns to normal, the air conditioning compressor turns back on. You can continue to drive your vehicle. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine. ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE Notice: engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling speed. See Engine Overheating on page 369 for more information. This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 226. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 371 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. 241 If you drive your vehicle while the ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE Notice: engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 369 for more information. This message displays when the engine has overheated. Immediately look for a safe place to pull your vehicle over and turn the engine off right away to avoid severe engine damage. See Engine Overheating on page 369 and Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 371. A chime also sounds when this message is displayed. ENGINE POWER REDUCED This message displays when the engine power is being reduced to protect the engine from damage. There could be several malfunctions that might cause this message. 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. 242 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 acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible. FOLLOWING GAP This symbol appears with this message. If your vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), this message displays to show the follow distance that has been set. There are six follow distances to choose from. Each follow distance is shown on the DIC by displaying from one to six bars between two car symbols. See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 173 for more information. FUEL LEVEL LOW This symbol appears with this message. This message displays when your vehicle is low on fuel. Reﬁll the fuel tank as soon as possible. A single chime sounds when this message is displayed. See Filling the Tank on page 352. HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM OFF This message displays when you manually turn off the heated washer ﬂuid system or when the system automatically turns off. See “Heated Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer on page 168 for more information. HEATING WASH (Washer) FLUID WASH (Washer) WIPES PENDING This message displays when you turn on the heated washer ﬂuid system. See “Heated Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer on page 168 for more information. HOOD OPEN This symbol appears with this message. This message displays when the hood is not closed completely. Make sure that the hood is completely closed. ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when the outside temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. 243 LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This symbol appears with this message. This message displays when the driver’s side rear door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely. NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS PEDAL APPLIED This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is engaged and you are pressing the accelerator pedal enough to disable ACC automatic braking. See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 173 for more information. If you drive your vehicle while OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE Notice: the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected. See Engine Oil on page 357 for more information. This message displays when the vehicle’s engine oil pressure is low. The oil pressure light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. See Oil Pressure Light on page 230. A multiple chime sounds when this message is displayed. See Engine Oil on page 357 for more information. Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible when this message is displayed. 244 PARKING ASSIST OFF If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) system, after the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P), this message displays to remind the driver that the UFRPA system has been turned off. Press the set/reset button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display. To turn the UFRPA system back on, see “PARKING ASSIST” under DIC Controls and Displays on page 233. See Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) on page 196 for more information. PASSENGER DOOR OPEN This symbol appears with this message. This message displays when the passenger’s side front door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely. RADAR CRUISE NOT READY This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system will not activate due to a temporary condition. Your vehicle does not require service. If this message appears when you attempt to activate the system, continue driving for several minutes and then try activating the system again. See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 173 for more information. RAINSENSE WIPERS ACTIVE If your vehicle has Rainsense™ II wipers, this message displays while this feature is active. See Rainsense™ II Wipers on page 167 for more information. REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays while you are matching a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to your vehicle. See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 92 and DIC Controls and Displays on page 233 for more information. 245 REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays when the battery in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced. To replace the battery, see “Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 92. RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN This symbol appears with this message. This message displays when the passenger’s side rear door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely. SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays when there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 219 for more information. SERVICE A/C SYSTEM This message displays when the air delivery mode door or the electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working. Have the climate control system serviced by your dealer if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency. SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM This message displays when a problem with the charging system has been detected. The charging system light also displays on the instrument panel cluster. See Charging System Light on page 222 for more information. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. 246 SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with the brake system. The brake system warning light and the anti-lock brake system warning light may also be displayed on the instrument panel cluster. See Brake System Warning Light on page 222 and Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 223 for more information. If this happens, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message is displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the brake system needs service. See your dealer as soon as possible. See Brakes on page 379 for more information. SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message displays if the ignition is on to inform the driver that the brake ﬂuid level is low. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer as soon as possible. SERVICE PARKING ASSIST If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) system, this message displays if there is a problem with the UFRPA system. Do not use this system to help you park. See Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) on page 196 for more information. See your dealer for service. SERVICE POWER STEERING Your vehicle may have a speed variable assist steering system. See Steering on page 306. This message displays if a problem is detected with the speed variable assist steering system. When this message is displayed, you may notice that the effort required to steer the vehicle decreases or feels lighter, but you will still be able to steer the vehicle. SERVICE RADAR CRUISE This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and the Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system are disabled and need service. See your dealer. 247 SERVICE STABILITRAK Your vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak®. See StabiliTrak® System on page 305. This message displays if there has been a problem detected with the StabiliTrak® system. If this message comes on while you are driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off then back on. If this message still stays on or comes back on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. Have the StabiliTrak® system inspected by your dealer as soon as possible. SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS (System) This message displays when the magnetic ride control or automatic leveling control system is not operating properly. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system programmed in the key. A fault has been detected in the system which means that the system is disabled and it is not protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts; however, you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer before turning off the engine. See PASS-Key® III+ Operation on page 112 for more information. SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM This message displays if a part on the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system is not working properly. If you drive your vehicle while any of the four sensors are missing or inoperable, the warning comes on in about 20 minutes. A sensor would be missing, for example, if you put different wheels on your vehicle without transferring the sensors. If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPM. See your dealer. 248 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. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 303 for more information. SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when there is a problem with the vehicle’s transaxle. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message displays when a non-emissions related malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible. SET SPD (Speed) If your vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), this message displays whenever the cruise control is set. First, the “CRUISE SET TO XXX MPH (km/h)” message appears. After a few seconds, the “CRUISE SET TO XXX MPH (km/h)” message clears and the message “SET SPD XX” displays at the bottom of the DIC. See “CRUISE SET TO XXX MPH (km/h)” earlier in this section and Adaptive Cruise Control on page 173 for more information. SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH (km/h) This message displays when your vehicle speed is limited to 80 mph (128 km/h) because the vehicle detects a problem in the speed variable assist steering, magnetic ride control, or automatic leveling control systems. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. STABILITRAK NOT READY If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message may display and the Traction Control System and StabiliTrak® Warning Light on the instrument panel cluster may be on after ﬁrst driving the vehicle and exceeding 19 mph (30 km/h) for 30 seconds. The StabiliTrak® system is not functional until the light has turned off. See StabiliTrak® System on page 305 for more information. 249 STARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE This message displays when your vehicle’s throttle system is not functioning properly. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. THEFT ATTEMPTED This symbol appears with this message. This message displays if the content theft-deterrent system has detected a break-in attempt while you were away from your vehicle. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 109 for more information. TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message displays when the fuel cap has not been fully tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to ensure that it is on and tightened properly. 250 TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system is re-learning the tire positions on your vehicle. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 406. The tire positions must be re-learned after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 410 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 402 for more information. TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 303 for more information. TRACTION CONTROL ON This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned on. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 303 for more information. TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the transaxle ﬂuid in your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until the transaxle cools down or until this message is removed. TRUNK OPEN This symbol appears with this message. TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays as a reminder to turn off the turn signal if you drive your vehicle for more than about 1 mile (1.6 km) with a turn signal on. A multiple chime sounds when this message is displayed. WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This symbol appears with this message. This message displays when the trunk is not closed completely. Make sure that the trunk is closed completely. This message displays when your vehicle is low on windshield washer ﬂuid. Reﬁll the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir as soon as possible. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 378 for more information. 251 DIC Vehicle Customization Your vehicle has customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for two different drivers. All of the customization options may not be available on your vehicle. Only the options available will be displayed on your DIC. The customization features were set to the default settings when your vehicle left the factory, but they may have been changed from their default state since that time. The customization preferences are automatically recalled. To change customization preferences, use the following procedure. 252 Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in PARK (P). To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off. 2. Press the customization button to enter the feature settings menu. If the menu is not available, FEATURE SETTINGS AVAILABLE IN PARK will display. Before entering the menu, make sure the vehicle is in PARK (P). Feature Settings Menu Items The following are customization features that allow you to program settings to the vehicle: DISPLAY IN ENGLISH This feature will only display if a language other than English has been set. This feature allows you to change the language in which the DIC messages appear back to English. Press the customization button until the DISPLAY IN ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to select English as the language in which all DIC messages will appear. DISPLAY LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear. Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through the following settings: ENGLISH (default): All messages will appear in English. DEUTSCH (German): All messages will appear in German. FRANCAIS (French): All messages will appear in French. ESPANOL (Spanish): All messages will appear in Spanish. JAPANESE: All messages will appear in Japanese. ARABIC: All messages will appear in Arabic. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. Choose one of the available settings and press the set/reset button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it. AUTO DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select when the vehicle’s doors will automatically lock. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 100 for more information. Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through the following settings: SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default): The vehicle’s doors automatically lock when the doors are closed and the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P). AT VEHICLE SPEED: The vehicle’s doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed is above 5 mph (8 km/h) for three seconds. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. Choose one of the available settings and press the set/reset button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it. 253 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the door(s) will automatically unlock. It also allows you to select which doors and when they will automatically unlock. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 100 for more information. Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: None of the doors will automatically unlock. DRIVER AT KEY OUT: Only the driver’s door will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition. DRIVER IN PARK: Only the driver’s door will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P). ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition. ALL IN PARK (default): All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P). 254 NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. Choose one of the available settings and press the set/reset button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it. REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 92 for more information. Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to access the settings for

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