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there is a fault in the battery charging system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

TRANSPORT MODE ON This message is displayed when the vehicle is in transport mode. Some features can be disabled while in this mode, including Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), remote start, and the vehicle alarm system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service to turn transport mode off.

Brake System Messages

BRAKE FLUID LOW This message is displayed when the brake fluid level is low. See Brake Fluid on page 10‑21. 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 9‑28.

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RELEASE PARKING BRAKE This message is displayed if the Electric Parking Brake is on while the vehicle is in motion. See Parking Brake on page 9‑28. 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. 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. – – Dashes will be displayed if the compass needs service. See your dealer for service.

Cruise Control Messages

ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) speed is set. See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9‑37.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE This message displays when attempting to activate Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) when it is temporarily unavailable. The ACC system does not need service. This can occur under the following conditions:

The radar is not clean. Keep the radar sensors free of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. Clean the entire front and/or rear of the vehicle. For cleaning instructions, see Exterior Care on page 10‑89.

. Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar object detection or camera performance. CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays when the cruise control speed is set. See Cruise Control on page 9‑35.

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NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS PEDAL APPLIED This message displays when Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is active and the driver is pressing the gas pedal. When this occurs, ACC will not brake. See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9‑37.

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. HOOD OPEN This message will display along with a hood open symbol when the hood is open. Close the hood completely.

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. The vehicle can continue to be driven. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine.

COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT This message will display if the coolant is low. See Engine Coolant on page 10‑14. 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 10‑18.

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 10‑10, Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27, Engine Oil on page 10‑8, and Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑4. 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 On some vehicles, this message displays when the engine oil level may be too low. Check the oil level before filling to the recommended level. If the oil is not low and this message remains on, take the vehicle to your dealer for service. See Engine Oil on page 10‑8. 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.

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.

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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 2‑3. 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 AFL system is disabled and needs service. See your dealer. See Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) on page 6‑3.

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. 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 10‑27 and Replacement Bulbs on page 10‑33. TURN SIGNAL ON This message is displayed if the turn signal has been left on. Turn off the turn signal.

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Object Detection System Messages

24 GHz RADARS OFF This message displays when driving in certain areas where there may be radar interference. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Alert (FCA), and the Active Emergency Braking System may not work or may not work as well. The vehicle does not need service. AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP OFF This message displays when the Active Emergency Braking System has been turned off. See Active Emergency Braking System on page 9‑53. AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP REDUCED This message displays when the Active Emergency Braking System has been set to the "Alert" setting. This setting disables most automatic

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braking functions of the Auto Collision Preparation feature. Some last-second automatic braking capability is still provided with the "Alert" setting, but braking is less likely to occur. See Active Emergency Braking System on page 9‑53. AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP UNAVAILABLE This message displays when the Active Emergency Braking System has been unavailable for some time. The Active Emergency Braking System does not need service. This can occur under the following conditions:

The radar is not clean. Keep the radar sensors free of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. Clean the entire front and/or rear of the vehicle. For cleaning instructions, see Exterior Care on page 10‑89.

. Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar object detection or camera performance.

This message may also be displayed if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system. FORWARD COLLISION ALERT OFF This message displays when the Forward Collision Alert has been turned off. FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED CLEAN WINDSHIELD This message displays when the camera is blocked. Cleaning the outside of the windshield behind the rearview mirror may correct the issue. The Lane Departure Warning system will not operate. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Alert (FCA), and the Active Emergency Braking System may not work or may not work as well.

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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING UNAVAILABLE This message displays when attempting to activate the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system when it is temporarily unavailable. The LDW system does not need service. This message could be due to the camera being blocked. Cleaning the outside of the windshield behind the rearview mirror may correct the issue. PARK ASSIST OFF This message displays when the Parking Assist system has been turned off or when there is a temporary condition causing the system to be disabled. REAR AUTO BRAKE AND PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE This message displays when attempting to activate the parking and backing features of the Driver

Assistance System when they are temporarily unavailable. The system does not need service. This can occur under the following conditions:

The radar is not clean. Keep the radar sensors free of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. Clean the entire front and/or rear of the vehicle. For cleaning instructions, see Exterior Care on page 10‑89.

. Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar object detection or camera performance.

See Driver Assistance Systems on page 9‑46. SERVICE AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP If this message displays, take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system.

SERVICE DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM If this message displays, take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Alert (FCA), Active Emergency Braking System, Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing, and/or Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system may not work. Do not use these systems until the vehicle has been repaired. SERVICE FRONT CAMERA If this message remains on after continued driving, the vehicle needs service. Do not use the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Forward Collision Alert (FCA) features. Take the vehicle to your dealer.

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SERVICE PARK ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with the Parking Assist system. Do not use this system to help you park. See your dealer for service. SERVICE REAR AUTO BRAKE AND PARK ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with the parking and backing features of the Driver Assistance System. Do not use this system to help park or back the vehicle. See your dealer for service. SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT OFF This message indicates that the driver has turned the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system off.

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SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM If this message remains on after continued driving, the vehicle needs service. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) features will not work. Take the vehicle to your dealer. SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE This message indicates that Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are disabled either because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone, or the vehicle is passing through an open area, such as the desert, where there is insufficient data for operation. This message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. The vehicle does not need service. For cleaning, see "Washing the Vehicle" under Exterior Care on page 10‑89.

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 9‑33. SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the selective ride control. See Selective Ride Control on page 9‑34.

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SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑31. SPORT MODE ON This message displays when Sport Mode has been activated. See Selective Ride Control on page 9‑34
and Manual Mode on page 9‑24. TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑31. TRACTION CONTROL ON This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned on. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑31.

Airbag System Messages

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

Security Messages

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

Service Vehicle Messages

SERVICE POWER STEERING This message is displayed if there is a problem with the power steering system and a chime may sound. 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 pushbutton start system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

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 10‑54.

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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 5‑27.

Transmission Messages

SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer. SHIFT DENIED This message displays when using the Driver Shift Control (DSC) and attempting to shift to a gear not appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (rpm). See Manual Mode on page 9‑24.

SHIFT TO PARK This message displays when the transmission needs to be shifted to P (Park). This may appear when attempting to remove the key from the vehicle if the vehicle is not in P (Park). TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE ENGINE This message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This message clears when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level.

TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the system is learning new tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑54. 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 5‑24. 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 10‑42, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10, and Tire Pressure on page 10‑51.

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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.

Vehicle Speed Messages

SELECTED SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED This message is displayed when the vehicle speed is greater than the set speed. See "Speed Warning" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27.

Washer Fluid Messages

WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message may display when the washer fluid level is low. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑20.

Vehicle Personalization The audio system controls are used to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features.

Personalization Menus 1. Press SETTINGS on the

Home page.

2. Press Vehicle Settings. The following list of menu items may be available: . Climate and Air Quality . Collision/Detection Systems . Comfort and Convenience

Lighting

. Power Door Locks . Remote Lock, Unlock, Start

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Climate and Air Quality Select the Climate and Air Quality menu and the following may be displayed: . Auto Fan Max Speed . Air Quality Sensor . Auto Defog . Auto Rear Defog

Auto Fan Max Speed This feature will set the maximum auto fan speed. Press Auto Fan Max Speed. Press to select Low, Medium, or High. Press S Back to go back to the last menu.

Air Quality Sensor This allows for selection of air quality sensor operation at high or low sensitivity. Only vehicles with the dual automatic climate control will have this option.

Press Air Quality Sensor. Press to select Off, Low Sensitivity, or High Sensitivity. Press S Back to go back to the last menu.

Auto Defog When set to ON, the front defog will automatically come on when the vehicle is started. Only vehicles with the dual automatic climate control will have this option. Press Auto Defog. Press to select Off or On. Press S Back to go back to the last menu.

Auto Rear Defog If equipped, this will allow you to turn the Auto Rear Defog on or off. This feature will automatically turn on the rear window defogger when it is cold outside. Press Auto Rear Defog. Press to select Off or On. Press S Back to go back to the last menu.

Collision/Detection Systems Select the Collision/Detection Systems menu and the following will be displayed: . Alert Type . Auto Collision Preparation . Go Notifier . Side Blind Zone Alert . Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Alert Type This feature will set crash alerts to beeps or seat vibrations. This setting affects all crash alerts including Forward Collision, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Parking Assist, and Backing Warning alerts. Press Alert Type. Press to select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat. Press S Back to go back to the last menu.

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Auto Collision Preparation This feature will turn on or off the Forward Collision Alert feature as well as the Automatic Braking capability of the Auto Collision Preparation feature. With the "Alert and Brake" setting, both Forward Collision Alert as well as the Automatic Braking capability of the Auto Collision Preparation feature are available. The "Alert" setting disables most automatic braking functions of the Auto Collision Preparation feature. Some last-second automatic braking capability is still provided with the "Alert" setting, but it is much less likely to be triggered by most driving conditions. Off disables all Forward Collision Alert and Automatic Braking capabilities of the Auto Collision Preparation feature. See Active Emergency Braking System on page 9‑53.

Press Auto Collision Preparation. Press to select Off, Alert & Brake, or Alert. Press S Back to go back to the last menu.

Go Notifier This feature will give a reminder that Adaptive Cruise Control provides when it has brought the vehicle to a complete stop behind another stopping vehicle, and then that vehicle drives on. Press Go Notifier. Press to select Off or On. Press or press S Back to go back to the last menu.

Side Blind Zone Alert This allows the Side Blind Zone Alert feature to be turned on or off. Press Side Blind Zone Alert. Press to select Off or On. Press S Back to go back to the last menu.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert This allows the Rear Cross Traffic Alert feature to be turned on or off. Press Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Press to select Off or On. Press S Back to go back to the last menu. Comfort and Convenience Select the Comfort and Convenience menu and the following will be displayed: . Auto Memory Recall . Easy Exit Options . Chime Volume . Reverse Tilt Mirror

Auto Memory Recall This allows the Auto Memory Recall feature to be turned on or off. Press Auto Memory Recall. Press to select Off or On, On - Driver Door Open, or On - At Ignition On. Press S Back to go back to the last menu.

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Easy Exit Options This allows the Easy Exit Options feature to be turned on or off. Press Easy Exit Options. Press to select Off or On. Press S Back to go back to the last menu.

Chime Volume This allows the selection of the chime volume level. Press Chime Volume. Press + or − to adjust the volume between 0 and 63. Press S Back to go back to the last menu.

Reverse Tilt Mirror When on, both the driver and passenger mirrors will tilt downward when the 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) or the ignition is turned to OFF.

Press Reverse Tilt Mirror. Press to select Off or On, On - Driver and Passenger, On - Driver or On - Passenger. Press S Back to go back to the last menu. Language Select the Language menu and the following will be displayed: . English French . Spanish Press to select the language. Press S Back to go back to the last menu. Lighting Select the Lighting menu and the following will be displayed: . Vehicle Locator Lights . Exit Lighting

Vehicle Locator Lights This feature will flash the exterior lights when K on the RKE transmitter is pressed to locate the vehicle. Press Vehicle Locator Lights. Press to select Off or On. Press S Back to 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 Exit Lighting. Press to select Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds, or 120 Seconds. Press S Back to 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

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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. Press Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out. Press to select Off or On. Press S Back to go back to the last menu.

Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Press Auto Door Unlock. Press to select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door. Press S Back to go back to the last menu.

Delayed Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors. To override the delay, press the power door lock switch on the door.

Press Delayed Door Lock. Press to select Off or On. Press S Back to go back to the last menu. Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Select Remote Lock, Unlock, Start and the following may be displayed: . Remote Unlock Light Feedback . Remote Lock Feedback . Remote Door Unlock . Remote Start Auto Cool Seats . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats . Passive Door Unlock . Passive Door Lock . Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder

Remote Unlock Light Feedback When on, the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Press Remote Unlock Light Feedback. Press to select Off or Flash Lights. Press S Back to go back to the last menu.

Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Press Remote Lock Feedback. Press to select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights Only, or Horn Only. Press S Back to go back to the last menu.

Remote Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing K on the RKE transmitter. Press Remote Door Unlock. Press to select All Doors or Driver Door Only. Press S Back to go back to the last menu.

Remote Start Auto Cool Seats If equipped and turned on, this feature will turn the cooled seats on when using remote start on warm days.

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Press Remote Start Auto Cool Seats. Press to select Off or On. On some vehicles select Off, On - Driver and Passenger, or On - Driver. Press S Back to go back to the last menu.

Remote Start Auto Heat Seats If equipped and turned on, this feature will turn the heated seats on when using remote start on cold days. Press Remote Start Auto Heat Seats. Press to select Off or On. On some vehicles select Off, On - Driver and Passenger, or On - Driver. Press S Back to go back to the last menu.

Passive Door Unlock This allows the selection of what doors will unlock when using the button on the driver door to unlock the vehicle.

Press Passive Door Unlock. Press to select All Doors or Driver Door Only. Press S Back to go back to the last menu.

Passive Door Lock This feature can be turned on or off or to select feedback when using the button on the driver door to lock the vehicle. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. Press Passive Door Lock. Press to select On, On with Horn Chirp, or Off. Press S Back to go back to the last menu.

Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder This feature will alert the driver if the remote is left in the vehicle. Press Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder. Press to select Off or On. Press S Back to go back to the last menu.

Universal Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑21 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

Universal Remote System Programming

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

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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. 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).

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2. At the same time, press and

3. Press and hold for five seconds

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.

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 4–6. 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 4–6.

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

“Learn” or “Smart” Button

4. After Steps 1–3 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 pressing this button, you will have 30 seconds to complete Step 6.

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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, 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, 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.”

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. 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.

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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. 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 under “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 13‑5.

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Lighting

Exterior Lighting

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

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

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Adaptive Forward

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

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Front Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
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

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Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

This control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. There are four positions: O (Off): Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off or on again.

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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 3 (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 lever away from you and release to turn the high beams on. To return to low beams, push the lever again or pull it toward you and release.

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

Flash-to-Pass 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 lever all the way toward you, then release it.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered.

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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 lamp control is in AUTO. The engine is running.

When the DRL are on, only the low-beam headlamps, at a reduced level of brightness, will be on. The 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 lamp control to the off position and then release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the DRL cannot be turned off. This vehicle may have a DRL disabling function. When the DRL are on and a turn signal is activated, the DRL on that side will be off until the turn signal goes off.

Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) For vehicles with uplevel headlamps, the AFL system adjusts the headlamps to provide greater road illumination in various driving conditions.

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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.

Curve Lighting The 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.

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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 lamp 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 control is in the AUTO position. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. 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 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 6‑6. The vehicle can be idled with the lamps off, even when it is dark outside. After starting the vehicle, turn the exterior lamps control to P, then release it. The lamps will remain off until the control is turned to P 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 to P from the AUTO position or to;. The delay time selected has elapsed.

See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40 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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Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps come on. The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed. When the wipers are not operating, these lamps turn off. Move the exterior lamp control to P or ; to disable this feature.

Hazard Warning Flashers

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

Lighting

6-5

| (Hazard Warning Flashers): Press this button on the instrument panel, 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.

Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. The turn signal flashes three times. The lever returns to its starting position when it is released.

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If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑34.

Front Fog Lamps

The ignition must be on to turn on the fog lamps. # (Front Fog Lamps): Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. An indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on when the fog lamps are on. The fog lamps come on together with the parking lamps. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.

The front fog lamp button is on the exterior lamp control on the outboard side of the steering wheel.

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination Control

The brightness of the instrument panel lights and steering wheel controls can be adjusted. D (Instrument Panel Brightness): Move and hold the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the lights.

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Cargo Lamp The cargo lamp is located in the rear compartment and is controlled by the dome lamp. See Dome Lamps on page 6‑7.

Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the door position.

Dome Lamps The dome lamp is in the overhead console.

To change the dome lamp settings, press the following: * (Dome Lamp Override): Turns the lamp off, even when a door is open. 1 (Door): The lamp comes on when a door is opened. + (On): Turns the dome lamp on.

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Reading Lamps There are reading lamps in the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. To manually turn the reading lamps on or off: . Press # or $ next to each

overhead console reading lamp. . Press the lamp lens on the rear

passenger reading lamps.

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Lighting Features

Entry Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, back-up lamps, dome lamps, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly, when K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off, and then the dome and remaining interior lights dim to off. The entry lighting can be manually turned off by changing the ignition out of the off position, or by pressing Q on the RKE transmitter. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40.

Exit Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, back-up lamps, and license plate lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when a door is opened after the ignition is turned off. The dome lamps also come on when the driver door is opened after the ignition is changed to the off position. The exterior lights and dome lamp remain on after the door is closed for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. The exterior lights turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamps control to off. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40.

Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed.

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Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver. If so, a DIC message might be displayed and it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5‑30.

The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all of the power needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator's output and the vehicle's electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories.

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Infotainment System

Introduction

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction

Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings and downloadable applications (if equipped).

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Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Dual Automatic Climate Control

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Rear Climate Control

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Air Vents

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Maintenance

Passenger Compartment Air

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Climate Controls

8-1

Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System

The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.

Climate Control Buttons

1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls

2. Fan Control 3. OFF (Fan) 4. Driver and Passenger Heated

and Ventilated Seats (If Equipped)

5. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 6. Defrost 7. Rear Window Defogger 8. Recirculation

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Climate Controls

5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning) 6. Climate Control Selection (Application Tray Button)

7. Rear (Rear Climate Control

Touch Screen)

8. Air Delivery Mode Control

Climate Control Touch Screen The fan, air delivery mode, air conditioning, and SYNC settings can be controlled by pressing CLIMATE on the infotainment home screen or the climate button in the touch screen application tray. A selection can then be made on the front climate control page displayed. See the infotainment manual.

Climate Control Status Screen

The climate control status screen appears briefly when the climate control buttons on the faceplate are adjusted. The air delivery mode can be adjusted on the climate control status screen.

Climate Touch Screen Controls

1. Outside Temperature Display 2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Displays

3. Fan Control 4. SYNC TEMP (Synchronized

Temperature)

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Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature. When the indicator light is on or AUTO is displayed on the touch screen, the system is in full automatic operation. If the air delivery mode or fan setting is manually adjusted, the auto indicator turns off and the display will show the selected settings. Auto operation can be turned off individually for climate settings. For automatic operation: 1. Press AUTO. 2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Then adjust the temperature as needed for best comfort.

To improve fuel efficiency and to cool the vehicle faster, recirculation may be automatically selected in warm weather. The recirculation light will not come on. Press ^ to select recirculation; press it again to select outside air. OFF (Fan): Press to turn the fan on or off. The temperature control and air delivery mode can still be adjusted. w / x (Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls): The temperature can be adjusted separately for the driver and the passenger. Press to increase or decrease the temperature. Press and hold to rapidly increase or decrease the temperature.

Climate Controls

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SYNC (Synchronized Temperature): Press SYNC on the touch screen to link all climate zone settings to the driver settings. Adjust the driver side temperature control to change the linked temperature. When the passenger settings are adjusted, the SYNC button is displayed when the temperatures are unlinked.

Manual Operation z 9 or 9 y (Fan Control): Press the fan control buttons or the touch screen fan control, to increase or decrease the fan speed. Press and hold the buttons or the touch screen control to adjust speed more quickly. The fan speed setting displays. Pressing either button cancels automatic fan control and the fan can be controlled manually. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. To turn off the fan and climate control system, press and hold the fan down button or touch screen fan control until it is off.

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Air Delivery Mode Control: When the climate information is displayed, press the desired air delivery mode on the touch screen to change the direction of the airflow. The selected air delivery mode button is lit. Pressing any of the air delivery buttons cancels automatic air delivery control and the direction of the airflow can be controlled manually. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. To change the current mode, select one of the following: Y (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. \ (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. [ (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets. - (Defog): Clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield and floor outlets.

0 (Defrost): Clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield. Press the 0 button to turn on or off. Changing the air delivery mode also turns the defrost off. AC Mode (Air Conditioning): Press the AC Mode touch screen control to turn the automatic air conditioning on or off. If the fan is turned off or the outside temperature falls below freezing, the air conditioner will not run. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation and the air conditioner runs as needed. Automatic Air Recirculation: When the AUTO indicator light is on, the air inside the vehicle may automatically recirculate as needed to help quickly cool the inside of the vehicle.

If equipped, an air quality sensor may also activate recirculation when it detects increasing levels of poor quality air outside the vehicle. The air quality sensor will not maintain recirculation for an extended period and may not activate during cold weather. To adjust the sensitivity of the air quality sensor, see “Climate and Air Quality” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40. The air quality sensor system does not protect against carbon monoxide (CO), which cannot be seen or smelled. See Engine Exhaust on page 9‑22. ^ (Recirculation): Press to alternate between recirculating air inside the vehicle or pulling in outside air. The indicator light on the button is lit when recirculation mode is active. This helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or prevent outside air and odors from entering.

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Pressing this button cancels automatic recirculation. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation; recirculation runs automatically as needed. Manual recirculation mode is not available when in Defrost or Defog modes. Auto Defog: The climate control system may have a sensor to automatically detect high humidity inside the vehicle. When high humidity is detected, the climate control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn on the air conditioner. If the climate control system does not detect possible window fogging, it returns to normal operation. To turn Auto Defog off or on, see “Climate and Air Quality” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40.

Rear Window Defogger = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. If turned on again, it runs for about five minutes before turning off. At higher vehicle speeds, the rear window defogger may stay on continuously. The rear window defogger can be set to automatic operation. See “Climate and Air Quality” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40. When Auto Rear Defog is selected, the rear window defogger turns on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside temperature is about 4°C (40°F) and below. The auto rear defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. At higher vehicle speeds, the rear window defogger may stay on continuously.

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The heated outside mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger button is on and help to clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors. Notice: Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp. This may damage the rear window defogger grid and affect the radio's ability to pick up stations clearly. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats (If Equipped): Press J or z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Press C or { to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. See Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 1‑9.

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