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system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off 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 10‑101.

Metric

English

For vehicles with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB), this 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 Electric Parking Brake system. A SERVICE PARKING BRAKE message may also display in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Brake System Messages on page 5‑34 for more information.

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If the light does not come on, or remains flashing, see your dealer.

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

For vehicles with the EPB, the brake warning light should come on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If this light comes on, there is a problem with a system on the vehicle that is causing the parking brake system 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 9‑31 for more information.

For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. 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 (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 5‑22. See Brake System Messages on page 5‑34 for all brake‐related DIC messages.

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Traction Off Light

This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your 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 traction control button. This light and the StabiliTrak Off light come on when StabiliTrak is turned off. If the Traction Control System (TCS) is off, wheelspin is not limited. Adjust driving accordingly. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑34 and StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑36 for more information.

StabiliTrak® OFF Light

This light comes on when the StabiliTrak system is turned off by pressing the StabiliTrak/TCS button. If the Traction Control System (TCS) is off, wheel spin is not limited. When the StabiliTrak system is off, the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle. Adjust driving accordingly. The warning light goes off when traction control and the StabiliTrak system are enabled. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑34 and StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑36 for more information

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Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light

The StabiliTrak system or the Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning light come on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by the 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 9‑36 and Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑34 for more information.

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.

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Engine Oil Pressure Light

{ WARNING

Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced.

Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil.

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.

When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. A tire pressure message can accompany the light. See Tire Messages on page 5‑41 for more information. 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 10‑63
for more information.

When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there may be a problem with the TPMS. The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑67 for more information.

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For vehicles with the fuel economy mode light, it comes on when the eco (economy) switch, located next to the shift lever, is pressed. Press the switch again to turn off the light and exit the fuel saver mode. See Driving for Better Fuel Economy on page 1‑26 for more information.

This light is located near the fuel gauge and comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on as a check to show it is working. It also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. The light turns off when fuel is added. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced.

This light flashes when the security system is activated. For more information, see Vehicle Security on page 2‑18.

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High-Beam On Light

Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light

Front Fog Lamp Light

This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑2 for more information.

This light comes on solid when there is a problem with the Adaptive Forward Lighting system and flashes when the system is switching between lighting modes. See Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) on page 6‑3 for more information.

The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑6 for more information.

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For vehicles with the lamps on reminder light, it comes on when the lights are in use.

The cruise control light is white whenever the cruise control is set, and turns green when the cruise control is active. The light turns off when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 9‑38 for more information.

Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays information about the vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. See Vehicle Messages on page 5‑34 for more information. All messages appear in the DIC display located in the center of the instrument panel cluster. The vehicle may also have features that can be customized through the controls on the radio. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑42 for more information. The DIC may display an indicator when the Rainsense wipers are active.

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DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons on the turn signal lever located on the left side of the steering wheel. The DIC displays trip, fuel, vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. The bottom of the DIC display shows what position the shift lever is in and the odometer. The direction the vehicle is driving will be shown on the top of the display.

DIC Buttons

A. SET/CLR (Set/Clear): Use this button to set or clear the menu item when it is displayed.

B. w x (Thumbwheel): Use

the thumbwheel to scroll through the items in each menu. A small marker will move up or down the side of the display as you scroll through the items. This shows where each item is in the menu.

C. MENU: Press this button to

get to the Trip/Fuel Information Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu.

Trip/Fuel Information Menu Items Press the MENU button on the turn signal lever until Trip/Fuel Information Menu is displayed. Use the thumbwheel to scroll through the following menu items:

Trip

. Average Fuel Economy or

Average Fuel Economy and Instantaneous Fuel Economy Fuel Range Fuel Used

. Average Vehicle Speed

Timer

. Navigation Turn by Turn . Speed and Curve Assist . Digital Speedometer . Blank

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The Instantaneous Fuel Economy display shows the current fuel economy in either liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number reflects only the fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and changes frequently as driving conditions change. Unlike average economy, this display cannot be reset.

Fuel Range The Fuel Range 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.

Fuel Used The Fuel Used display shows the approximate liters (L) or gallons (gal) of fuel that have been used since last reset. The fuel used can be reset by pressing the SET/CLR button while the Fuel Used display is showing.

Average Vehicle Speed The Average Vehicle Speed 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 the SET/CLR button while the Average Vehicle Speed display is showing.

Trip The Trip display shows the current distance traveled, in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since the trip odometer was last reset. The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing the trip reset stem or the SET/CLR button while the trip odometer display is showing.

Average Fuel Economy or Average Fuel Economy and Instantaneous Fuel Economy The Average Fuel Economy display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number 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.

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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. To stop the timer, press SET/CLR briefly while Elapsed Time is displayed. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold SET/CLR.

Turn-by-Turn This display is used for the OnStar or Navigation System Turn-by-Turn guidance. See the OnStar Owner's Guide or the navigation manual, if the vehicle has navigation, for more information.

Speed and Curve Assist This display will show the speed limit or the advised speed as determined by the information provided by the navigation system. The map database loaded in the navigation system may need to be updated periodically to display accurate information. See “Maps” in the navigation manual for information on updating the map database.

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.

Blank Display This display shows no information.

Vehicle Information Menu Items Press the MENU button on the turn signal lever until Vehicle Information Menu is displayed. Use the thumbwheel to scroll through the following menu items:

Tire Pressure

. Remaining Oil Life . Battery Voltage . Unit . Blank

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 in pounds per square inch (psi). See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑65 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑67
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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 5‑37. The oil should be changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil on page 10‑10. 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 11‑2 for more information. Remember, the Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the Oil Life display 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, press the SET/CLR button while the Oil Life display is active. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑14.

Battery Voltage This display, available on some vehicles, 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 5‑18 for more information. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, the DIC will display a message. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5‑34.

Unit Move the thumbwheel up or down to switch between metric or English 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 measurements.

Blank Display This display shows no information. Compass The vehicle may have a compass display in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Compass on page 5‑7.

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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.

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 certain features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice. At the point that features are disabled, this message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery. 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 10‑30 for more information.

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.

Brake System Messages

BRAKE FLUID LOW This message is displayed when the brake fluid level is low. See Brake Fluid on page 10‑28. BRAKES OVERHEATED This message is displayed when the brakes are becoming overheated. You may see this when driving on hills. Shift to a lower gear.

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STEP ON BRAKE 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 9‑31 for more information. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE This message is displayed if the electric parking brake is on while the vehicle is in motion. Release it before you attempt to drive. See Parking Brake on page 9‑31
for more information. SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message may be displayed when there is a problem with the brake boost assist system. When this message is displayed, the brake boost assist motor might be heard operating and you might notice pulsation in the brake pedal. This is normal under these conditions. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

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SERVICE PARKING BRAKE This message is displayed when there is a problem with the parking brake. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

Compass Messages

CAL This message is displayed when the compass needs to be calibrated. See Compass on page 5‑7. – – – Three dashes will be displayed if the compass needs service. See your dealer for service.

Cruise Control Messages

APPLY BRAKE BEFORE CRUISE If this message displays when attempting to activate cruise control, apply the brake pedal and try again. CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays when the cruise control is set and shows the speed it was set to. See Cruise Control on page 9‑38 for more information.

Door Ajar Messages

DOOR OPEN A door open symbol will be displayed on the DIC showing which door is open. If the vehicle has been shifted out of P (Park), a DOOR OPEN message will also be displayed. Close the door completely.

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HOOD OPEN This message will display along with a hood open symbol when the hood is open. Close the hood completely. POWER LIFTGATE UNAVAILABLE This message will display if the power liftgate encounters multiple obstacles on the same power cycle. After removing the obstructions, the liftgate will resume normal power operation. REAR ACCESS OPEN This message will display along with a symbol when the liftgate is open. Close the liftgate 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. You can continue to drive the vehicle. 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 10‑20. 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.

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HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE This message displays if the coolant temperature is hot. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑24.

Engine Oil Messages

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the Oil Life System. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑14 and Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑29 for information on how to reset the system. See Engine Oil on page 10‑10 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2
for more information.

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. ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL This message displays when the engine oil level is too low. Check the oil level. See Engine Oil on page 10‑10. 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 message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible.

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Fuel System Messages

FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when the vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as soon as possible TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message displays when the fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the fuel cap.

Key and Lock Messages

NO REMOTE DETECTED This message displays when trying to start the vehicle if an RKE transmitter is not detected. The transmitter battery may be weak. See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑4.

NO REMOTE PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART This message is displayed if the remote is no longer detected in the vehicle. Press the brake pedal to restart the vehicle. NUMBER OF KEYS PROGRAMMED This message displays when programming new keys to the vehicle. REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE This message displays when leaving the vehicle with the RKE transmitter still inside. REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays when the battery in the RKE transmitter needs to be replaced.

Lamp Messages

AFL (ADAPTIVE FORWARD LIGHTING) LAMPS NEED SERVICE This message displays when the Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) system is disabled and needs service. See your dealer. See Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) on page 6‑3 for more information. AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message is displayed when the exterior lamp control is in AUTO and the lights have turned on. See Twilight Sentinel on page 6‑4. AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF This message is displayed when the exterior lamp control is in AUTO and the lights have turned off. See Twilight Sentinel on page 6‑4.

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XXX TURN INDICATOR FAILURE When one of the turn signals is out, this message displays to show which bulb needs to be replaced. See Bulb Replacement on page 10‑38 and Replacement Bulbs on page 10‑47 for more information on the turn signal bulb replacement. TURN SIGNAL ON This message is displayed if the turn signal has been left on. Turn off the turn signal.

Object Detection System Messages

PARK ASSIST OFF This message is displayed when the park assist system has been turned off. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑40.

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SERVICE PARK ASSIST This message is displayed if there is a problem with the park assist system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

Ride Control System Messages

SERVICE REAR AXLE This message displays when there is a problem with the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System. See your dealer for service. SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak® system. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑36.

SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the selective ride control. See Selective Ride Control on page 9‑37. SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑34. SPORT MODE ON This message displays when Sport Mode has been activated. See Selective Ride Control on page 9‑37 and Manual Mode on page 9‑28 for more information.

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Airbag System Messages

Service Vehicle Messages

SERVICE AIRBAG This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

Safety Belt Messages

BUCKLE SEATBELT This message displays as a reminder when the safety belt is not buckled.

Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages

THEFT ATTEMPTED This message displays if the vehicle detects a tamper condition.

SERVICE AC SYSTEM This message is displayed if there is a problem with the air conditioning system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. SERVICE POWER STEERING This message is displayed if there is a problem with the power steering system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message is displayed if there is a problem with the vehicle. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

Starting the Vehicle Messages

PRESS BRAKE TO START VEHICLE This message is displayed when attempting to start the vehicle without first pressing the brake pedal. SERVICE KEYLESS START SYSTEM This message is displayed if there is a problem with the keyless start system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

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Tire Messages

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 10‑67 for more information. TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the system is learning new tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑67 for more information. TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE This message displays when the pressure in one or more of the tires is low.

This message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate the location of the low tire. The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5‑25. 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 10‑56, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12, and Tire Pressure on page 10‑63. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑29.

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 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.

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Vehicle Reminder Messages

ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message is displayed when ice conditions are possible. TURN WIPER CONTROL TO INTERMITTENT FIRST This message is displayed when attempting to adjust the intermittent wiper speed without intermittent selected on the wiper control. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3.

Washer Fluid Messages

WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message displays when the washer fluid level is low. For information on filling the washer fluid, see Washer Fluid on page 10‑26.

Vehicle Personalization The audio system controls are used to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. Not all features are available on every vehicle. Only the features available on a particular vehicle will be displayed on that vehicle. CONFIG (Configuration): Press to access the Configuration Settings Menu. MENU/SELECT Knob: Press the center of this knob to enter the menus and select menu items. Turn the knob to scroll through the menus. / BACK or BACK / (depending on system): 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 MENU/SELECT knob to

highlight Vehicle Settings.

3. Press the center of the

MENU/SELECT knob to select the Vehicle Settings menu.

The following list of menu items will be available: . Climate and Air Quality . Comfort and Convenience

Language Lighting

. Power Door Locks . Remote Locking, Unlocking,

Starting

. Return to Factory Settings Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to highlight the menu. Press the knob to select it. Each of the menus is detailed in the following information.

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Climate and Air Quality Select the Climate and Air Quality menu and the following will be displayed: . Auto Fan Speed . Air Quality Sensor . Remote Start Auto Seat Cool . Remote Start Auto Heated 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 MENU/SELECT knob when Auto Fan Speed is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight High, Medium, or Low. Press the knob to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.

Air Quality Sensor This will allow you to select whether the system will operate at high or low sensitivity. Only vehicles with the dual zone climate control will have this option. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Air Quality Sensor is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight High or Low Sensitivity. Press the knob to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.

Remote Start Auto Seat Cool When on, this feature will turn the vented seats on when using remote start on warm days. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Remote Start Auto Seat Cool is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Remote Start Auto Heated Seats When on, this feature will turn the heated seats on when using remote start on cold days. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Remote Start Auto Heated Seats is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Auto Defog This will allow you to turn the auto defog on or off. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Auto Defog is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight On or Off. Press the knob to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.

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Auto Rear Defog This will allow you to turn the auto rear defog on or off. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Auto Rear Defog is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight On or Off. Press the knob to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu. Comfort and Convenience Select the Comfort and Convenience menu and the following will be displayed: . Easy Exit Driver Seat . Chime Volume . Reverse Tilt Mirror . Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear

Easy Exit Driver Seat This allows you to turn the easy exit driver seat feature on or off. When on, this feature will move the driver seat rearward upon turning the ignition off and the driver door opened. This may be performed to make it easier to exit the vehicle. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 for more information. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Easy Exit Driver Seat is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Chime Volume This allows the selection of the chime volume level. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Chime Volume is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Normal or High. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Reverse Tilt Mirror This allows you to turn the reverse tilt mirror feature on or off. When on, both the driver and passenger mirrors will tilt downward when vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse) to improve visibility of the ground near the rear wheels. They will return to their previous driving position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), the ignition is turned to OFF, or the vehicle is left in reverse. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Reverse Tilt Mirror is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Driver & Passenger or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear When on, and the front windshield wipers are on, the rear window wiper will turn on automatically when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).

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Vehicle Locator Lights This allows the vehicle locator lights to be turned on or off. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Vehicle Locator Lights is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

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 MENU/SELECT knob when Exit Lighting is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, or 2 Minutes. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Power Door Locks Select Power Door Locks and the following will be displayed: . Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out . Auto Door Unlock . Delayed Door Lock

Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out When on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open. If Off is selected, the Delayed Door Lock menu will be available and the door will lock as programmed through this menu. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Auto Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. Language Select the Language menu and the following will be displayed: . English French . Spanish Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to select the language. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. Lighting Select the Lighting menu and the following will be displayed: . Vehicle Locator Lights . Exit Lighting

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Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Auto Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select All Doors, Driver Door, or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Delayed Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal delayed locking is in use. Pressing either the power lock button or the lock button on the RKE transmitter twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all of the doors.

Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Delayed Door Lock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On or Off. Press the 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: . Unlock Feedback (Lights)

Locking Feedback

. Door Unlock Options . Passive Door Lock . Passive Door Unlock . Memory Remote Recall . Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder

Unlock Feedback (Lights) When on, the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Unlock Feedback (Lights) is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Flash Lights or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Locking Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Locking Feedback is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Lights and Horn, Lights Only, Horn Only, or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

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Door Unlock Options This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Door Unlock Options 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 the unlock button is pressed and all doors will unlock when the button is pressed a second time. When set to All Doors, all of the doors will unlock at the first press of the unlock button. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Passive Door Lock If the vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, when enabled, this feature allows the doors to lock after several seconds if all doors are closed and at least one RKE transmitter has been removed from the interior of the vehicle. It does not matter how far away the RKE transmitter is from the vehicle. This feature can also be configured to chirp the horn when the doors are passively locked. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Passive Door Lock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On With Chirp, On, or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Passive Door Unlock If the vehicle has the RKE system, this feature allows you to select which doors will automatically unlock when you open the driver door with the RKE transmitter present. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Passive Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select All Doors or Driver Door. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Memory Remote Recall This allows the Memory Remote Recall feature to be turned on or off. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Memory Remote Recall is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

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Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder This allows the Remote Left In Vehicle reminder feature to be turned on or off. If on, the horn will chirp if a remote is left in the vehicle. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Remote Left In Vehicle is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. Return to Factory Settings Select Return to Factory Settings to return all of the vehicle personalization to the default settings. Turn the knob to select Yes or No. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Universal Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑20 for information regarding Part 15
of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.

Universal Remote System Programming

If the vehicle has this feature, you will see these buttons with one LED indicator next to them in the overhead console.

This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Do not use the Universal Remote system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1,1982. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Remote system. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist with programming the Universal Remote system.

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Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Remote system programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal Remote system buttons be erased for security purposes. See “Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons” later in this section. When programming a garage door, park outside of the garage. Park directly in line with and facing the garage door opener motor-head or gate motor-head. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate being programmed. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in the hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal.

Programming the Universal Remote System For questions or help programming the Universal Remote system, call 1‐800‐355‐3515 or go to www.homelink.com. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting. Otherwise, the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated. To program up to three devices: 1. Hold the end of the hand-held

transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3 in) away from the Universal Remote system buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. The hand-held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit).

2. At the same time, press

and hold both the hand-held transmitter button and one of the three Universal Remote system buttons to be used to operate the garage door. Do not release the Universal Remote system button or the hand-held transmitter button until the indicator light changes from a slowly to a rapidly flashing light. You now may release both buttons. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require substitution of Step 2
with the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming” later in this section.

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It may be helpful to have another person assist with the remaining Steps 4
through 6.

6.

3. Press and hold for five seconds

the newly trained Universal Remote system button (the button selected in Step 2) while observing the indicator light and garage door activation.

If the indicator light stays on continuously or the garage door starts to move when the Universal Remote system button is pressed and released, then the programming is complete. There is no need to continue programming Steps 4 through 6. If the Universal Remote system indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds, then turns to a constant light and the garage door does not move, continue with programming Steps 4
through 6.

“Learn” or “Smart” Buttons 4. After Steps 1 through 3 have

been completed, locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button inside the garage on the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.

5. Firmly press and release the

“Learn” or “Smart” button. After you press this button, you will have 30 seconds to complete Step 6.

Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold for two seconds the Universal Remote system button, selected in Step 2 to control the garage door, and then release it. If the garage door does not move or the lamp on the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) does not flash, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, and then release it. Again, if the door does not move or the garage door lamp does not flash, press and hold the same button a third time for two seconds, and then release.

The Universal Remote system should now activate the garage door. To program the remaining two Universal Remote system buttons, begin with Step 1 of “Programming the Universal Remote System.”

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Gate Operator and Canadian Programming If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Remote system, call 1‐800‐355‐3515 or go to www.homelink.com. Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for the Universal Remote system to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner.

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If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the “Programming the Universal Remote System” procedures, regardless of where you live, replace Step 2 under “Programming the Universal Remote System” with the following: Continue to press and hold the Universal Remote system button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) the hand-held transmitter button until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Remote system. The Universal Remote system indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under “Programming the Universal Remote System” to complete.

Universal Remote System Operation

Using the Universal Remote System Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote system button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons All programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. To erase all programmed buttons on the Universal Remote system device: 1. Press and hold down the

two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash. This should take about 10 seconds.

2. Release both buttons.

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Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the three Universal Remote system buttons: 1. Press and hold the desired

Universal Remote system button. Do not release the button.

2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 of the section “Programming the Universal Remote System.”

If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Remote system, call 1‐800‐355‐3515 or go to www.homelink.com. You may also call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑5 or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13‑6.

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Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1
Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Adaptive Forward

Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Twilight Sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-5
Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Front Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

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Instrument Panel Illumination

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Lighting Features

Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Battery Load Management . . . . 6-8

The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column.

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It controls the following systems: . Headlamps

Taillamps

. Parking Lamps

License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Fog Lamps

The exterior lamps control has four positions: O (Off): Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off or on again. AUTO (Automatic): Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the following: . Parking Lamps

Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

; (Parking Lamps): Turns the parking lamps on together with the following:

Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 2 (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 # (Front Fog Lamps): For vehicles with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off. See Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑6.

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Push the turn signal/lane change lever away from you to turn the high beams on. Pull the lever toward you to return to low beams.

This indicator light turns on in the instrument panel cluster when the high beam headlamps are on.

Flash-to-Pass The flash‐to‐pass feature works with the low beams or Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on or off. To flash the high beams, pull the turn signal/lane change lever all the way toward you, then release it.

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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 or for vehicles with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, the DRL lights will come on when the following conditions are met:

The ignition is in the ON/RUN mode. The exterior lamps 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 high‐beam headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel lamps, 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. To turn the DRL lamps off or on again, turn the exterior lamps control to the off position and then release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the DRL cannot be turned off.

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Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) For vehicles with Xenon headlamps, the Adaptive Forward Lighting System (AFL) adjusts the headlamps to provide greater road illumination in various driving conditions. To enable AFL, set the exterior lamp control to the AUTO position. Moving the control out of the AUTO position will deactivate the system. AFL will operate when the vehicle speed is greater than 3 km/h (2 mph). AFL will not operate when the transmission is in R (Reverse). AFL is not immediately operable after starting the vehicle; driving a short distance is required to calibrate the AFL. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.

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Curve Lighting The Xenon light beam pivots based on the steering wheel position and vehicle speed of at least 10 km/h (6 mph). The headlamps shine at an angle of up to 15 degrees to the right or left of the direction of travel.

Highway Lighting If the vehicle is traveling straight continuously at high speeds, the light beam automatically raises slightly to increase the headlamp range.

City Lighting If the vehicle speed is less than 50 km/h (31 mph), the headlamp range is automatically reduced.

Twilight Sentinel

This feature automatically turns the lamps on and off. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the Twilight Sentinel® work, so be sure it is not covered.

With Twilight Sentinel the following will happen: . When it is dark enough outside,

and the exterior lamps control is in the AUTO position, the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) go off, and the headlamps and parking lamps come on. The other lamps that come on with the headlamps also come on.

. When it is bright enough outside,

the headlamps go off, and the DRL come on, as long as the exterior lamp switch is in the AUTO position. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.

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If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. If it is light outside when the vehicle leaves the garage, there is a slight delay before the automatic headlamp system changes to the DRL. During that delay, the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in full bright position. See Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑7 for more information. The vehicle can be idled with the lamps off, even when it is dark outside. After starting the vehicle, turn the exterior lamp control to off, then release it. The lamps will remain off until the control is turned to off again.

Twilight Sentinel also provides exterior illumination as you leave the vehicle. If Twilight Sentinel has turned on the lamps when the ignition is turned off, the lamps remain on until one of the following occurs:

The exterior lamp control is moved from O to the parking lamp position. The delay time selected has elapsed.

See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑42 to select the delay time. You can also select no delay time. If the ignition is turned off with the exterior lamp control in the parking lamp or headlamp position, the Twilight Sentinel delay will not occur. The lamps will turn off as soon as the control is turned off. The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed.

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| (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press this button located on the instrument panel near the audio system, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press again to turn the flashers off.

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Turn and Lane-Change Signals

An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. 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. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑48 for more information.

Front Fog Lamps

The ignition and the low‐beam headlamps must be on to turn on the fog lamps. # : Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. An indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when the fog lamps are on. The fog lamps come on together with the parking lamps. Some localities have laws that