2008 Cadillac STS Owners Manual

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Driver 1 or Driver 2. Turn on the radio by pressing the power/volume knob. 3. Press the CNFG radio button or the tune/select knob located on the right side of the radio to enter the radio’s main menu. 4. Turn the tune/select knob and scroll to SETUP. 5. Press the tune/select knob to enter the SETUP menu. 6. Turn the tune/select knob and scroll to PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU, then press the tune/select knob to turn the feature on. A check mark appears after this selection when it is turned on and the entire list of personalization features will appear. 7. Turn the tune/select knob and scroll to the feature you want to change, then press the tune/select knob to turn the feature on or off. If the feature is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. Some features have submenus that show additional features that can be turned on or off. After entering a submenu, turn the tune/select knob and scroll to the feature you want to change, then press the tune/select knob to turn the feature on or off. 2-61 3. Press the tune/select knob to turn on the DRIVER GREETING feature. You will see a cursor on the screen. 4. Turn the tune/select knob until you reach the ﬁrst letter you want; the letter will be highlighted. There is a complete alphabet with both upper and lower case letters and the numbers zero through nine. Also included are spaces and other non-letter characters such as the ampersand (&). 5. Press the tune/select knob once to select the letter. The letter will then appear on the display and the cursor will advance to the next letter. If you make a mistake, press the F5 button, located on the radio, repeatedly to cycle back through all of the characters until you reach the character you wish to change. Then turn the tune/select knob until the letter you want is highlighted and press the tune/select knob to select the new letter. 6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until the name or greeting you want is complete. You can program up to 16 characters. Personal Settings Menu Items The PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU must be selected with a check mark to program the personalization features. If it is not selected, press the tune/select knob until the check mark appears. If it is selected, the entire list of features will be available to program. DRIVER GREETING This feature allows you to type in a customized name or greeting that will appear on the display whenever the corresponding keyless access transmitter, 1 or 2, is used or Driver 1 or Driver 2 is selected on the radio display. If a customized name or greeting is not programmed, the system will show Driver 1 or Driver 2 to correspond with the numbers on the back of the keyless access transmitters. In this case, the customized driver greeting feature is factory shipped as off. To turn the driver greeting feature on and to program a customized name or greeting: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until DRIVER GREETING is highlighted. 2-62 The name or greeting you programmed is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle by pressing the F6 (BACK) button, located on the radio, to return to the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU. You will now see a check mark next to the driver greeting menu item, which means that the driver greeting feature is on and a customized driver greeting is being used. To turn off the customized driver greeting, and go back to displaying either Driver 1 or Driver 2: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until DRIVER GREETING is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to turn on the DRIVER GREETING feature. The check mark will be cleared and the customized driver greeting is off. The only way to correct a customized driver greeting once you have exited the screen to spell the name, is to turn the driver greeting feature off, and then turn it back on. KEY FOB REMINDER This feature chirps the horn three times when the driver’s door is closed and there is a keyless access transmitter left inside of the vehicle. This will only occur when the vehicle is off. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON (default) Mode 2: OFF To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until KEY FOB REMINDER is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 2-63 CLIMATE CONTROL: The climate control system will engage when the vehicle is started using the remote start feature. It will be at the same climate control setting that was last used by the driver using that keyless entry transmitter. REAR WINDOW DEFOG: If this feature is active, the rear defogger will engage when the vehicle is started using the remote start feature. SEAT TEMP (Temperature) CONTROL: If your vehicle has this feature and this feature is active, the seats will be heated or cooled when the vehicle is started using the remote start feature. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle by pressing the F6 (BACK) button, located on the radio, to return to the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU. REMOTE START If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to choose the features you would like to have activated when you engage the remote start on your vehicle. These features include the climate control system, the rear defogger, and the seat temperature, if your vehicle has this feature. Activating these features helps provide a more comfortable vehicle upon entry. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-12 for more information. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON (default) Mode 2: OFF To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until REMOTE START is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When REMOTE START is on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. You can then choose to activate any or all of the following features by turning the tune/select knob to highlight the feature, then pressing the knob to turn it on. 2-64 REMOTE RECALL MEMORY If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you can recall any previously programmed seat position and mirror position when the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF (default) The exception to the default is the recall seat to driver position which is on. To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until REMOTE RECALL MEMORY is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. If this feature is selected, START BUTTON RECALL cannot be selected. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. START BUTTON RECALL If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you can recall any previously programmed seat, mirror, and steering column position when the start button on the ignition is pressed. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF (default) To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until START BUTTON RECALL is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. If this feature is selected, REMOTE RECALL MEMORY cannot be selected. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 2-65 AUTO EXIT SEAT If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you can recall any previously programmed exit position for the driver’s seat when the vehicle is off, the shift lever is in PARK (P), and the driver’s door is opened. Programmable Modes AUTO EXIT COLUMN If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you can recall any previously programmed exit position for the steering column when the vehicle is off, the shift lever is in PARK (P), and the driver’s door is opened. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF (default) To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until AUTO EXIT SEAT is highlighted. Mode 2: OFF (default) To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until AUTO EXIT COLUMN is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear in the box next to the feature name. 3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear in the box next to the feature name. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 2-66 LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCK This feature allows the exterior lamps to ﬂash when the keyless access transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle. All doors must be closed for this feature to work, and the lamps will not ﬂash if the parking lamps or headlamps are on. If LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCK is turned on and either KEYLESS FT DOOR UNLOCK or KEYLESS DOORS UNLOCK is turned on, the exterior lamps will ﬂash when the doors are passively unlocked. See “KEYLESS FT (Front) DOOR UNLOCK” and “KEYLESS DOORS UNLOCK” later in this section for more information. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON (default) Mode 2: OFF To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCK is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 2-67 LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK This feature allows the exterior lamps to ﬂash once when the keyless access transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. All doors must be closed for this feature to work, and the lamps will not ﬂash if the parking lamps or headlamps are on. If LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK is turned on and either KEYLESS FT DOOR UNLOCK or KEYLESS DOORS UNLOCK is turned on, the exterior lamps will ﬂash when the doors are passively unlocked. See “KEYLESS FT (Front) DOOR UNLOCK” and “KEYLESS DOORS UNLOCK” later in this section for more information. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON (default) Mode 2: OFF To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. You can select this feature by itself, or you can combine it with Horn Chirps At Lock so that both the exterior lamps ﬂash and the horn chirps when you lock your vehicle. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 2-68 EXT. (Exterior) LIGHTS AT UNLOCK This feature turns on the exterior lamps when the keyless access transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle. The lamps will remain on for about 20 seconds unless a door is opened, the ignition is in ACCESSORY, on, or START, or the keyless access transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON (default) Mode 2: OFF To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until EXT. LIGHTS AT UNLOCK is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. HORN CHIRPS AT LOCK This feature sounds the horn once when the keyless access transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. All doors must be closed for this feature to work. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF (default) To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until HORN CHIRPS AT LOCK is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 2-69 To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until TWILIGHT DELAY is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to scroll through the available delay settings and set your selection. If you choose Mode 1, the exterior lamps will not illuminate when you exit the vehicle. Only one mode can be selected at a time. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. TWILIGHT DELAY This feature allows you to set the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to remain on after you exit the vehicle. Programmable Modes Mode 1: 0:00 seconds (off) Mode 2: 0:05 seconds (default) Mode 3: 0:15 seconds Mode 4: 0:30 seconds Mode 5: 1:30 minutes Mode 6: 2:00 minutes Mode 7: 3:00 minutes Mode 8: 4:00 minutes 2-70 DRIVER UNLOCK AT OFF This feature allows the driver’s door to automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off. Programmable Modes DOORS UNLOCK AT OFF This feature allows all of the doors to automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF (default) To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until DRIVER UNLOCK AT OFF is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to switch between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. Mode 2: OFF (default) To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until DOORS UNLOCK AT OFF is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to switch between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 2-71 DRIVER UNLOCK IN PARK The feature allows the driver’s door to automatically unlock when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P). Programmable Modes DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK The feature allows all of the doors to automatically unlock when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P). Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 1: ON (default) Mode 2: OFF (default) To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” Mode 2: OFF To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until DRIVER UNLOCK IN PARK is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. 2. Turn the tune/select knob until DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 2-72 KEYLESS FT (Front) DOOR UNLOCK This feature automatically unlocks the appropriate front door when you approach the vehicle with the keyless access transmitter and pull the respective door handle. See Door Locks on page 2-14 for more information. Programmable Modes KEYLESS DOORS UNLOCK This feature automatically unlocks all of the doors when you approach the vehicle with the keyless access transmitter and pull either front door handle. See Door Locks on page 2-14 for more information. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 1: ON (default) Mode 2: OFF (default) To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” Mode 2: OFF To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until KEYLESS FT DOOR UNLOCK is highlighted. 2. Turn the tune/select knob until KEYLESS DOORS UNLOCK is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. 3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 2-73 LOCK DELAY This feature delays the locking of the vehicle’s doors for eight seconds after a power door lock switch or the lock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed. The eight second delay occurs after the last door is closed. If the keyless access transmitter is left inside of the vehicle, the doors will not lock. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON (default) Mode 2: OFF To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until LOCK DELAY is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 2-74 KEYLESS LOCK DELAY This feature allows you to select whether the doors automatically lock during normal vehicle exit. When the ignition is turned off and all doors become closed, the vehicle will determine how many keyless access transmitters remain in the vehicle interior. If at least one keyless access transmitter has been removed from the interior of the vehicle, the doors will lock after 10 seconds. For example, if there are two keyless access transmitters in the vehicle and one is removed, the other will be locked in. The keyless access transmitter locked in the vehicle can still be used to start the vehicle or unlock the doors, if needed. A person approaching the outside of the locked vehicle without an authorized keyless access transmitter, however, will not be able to open the door, even with a transmitter in the vehicle. You may temporarily disable the passive door locking feature by pressing the door unlock switch for three seconds on an open door. Passive door locking will then remain disabled until a door lock switch is pressed or until the power mode transitions from the off power mode. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF (default) To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until KEYLESS LOCK DELAY is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. FRONT PASS (Passenger) WINDOW LOCK This feature allows you to choose whether or not to have the front passenger window deactivated as part of the window lockout button. If you would like the front passenger window to be deactivated when the window lockout button is pushed, turn this feature on. If this feature is left off, the window lockout button located on the door will deactivate only the rear windows. See Power Windows on page 2-20 for more information. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF (default) To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until FRONT PASS WINDOW LOCK is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 2-75 SUSPENSION MODE If your vehicle has this feature, you can select between performance or touring modes. Performance mode is used where road conditions or personal preference demand more control. Touring mode is used for normal city and highway driving. Programmable Modes Mode 1: PERFORMANCE Mode 2: TOURING (default) To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until SUSPENSION MODE is highlighted. CHIME VOLUME HIGH This feature allows you to adjust the volume level of the vehicle’s warning chimes. The chime volume cannot be turned off, only adjusted. Programmable Modes Mode 1: NORMAL (default) Mode 2: HIGH To program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until CHIME VOLUME HIGH is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between the normal and high settings. A check mark indicates that the chime volume is set to HIGH. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 2-76 3. Press the tune/select knob to enter the SUSPENSION MODE submenu. 4. Turn the tune/select knob to highlight TOURING or PERFORMANCE. 5. Press the tune/select knob to select the setting. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle by pressing the F6 (BACK) button, located on the radio, to return to the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU. Exiting the Personal Settings Menu Once you have ﬁnished making your selections on the base audio system, you will automatically return to the main audio screen after 15 seconds. You can also press the F6 (BACK) button, located on the radio, to return to the main audio screen. Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel If your vehicle has the memory feature, you can program and recall memory settings for the following features for up to two drivers: The driver’s seat position The outside rearview mirrors position The power tilt wheel and telescopic steering column position The following settings and presets are set automatically: The language, radio and XM™ presets, tone, volume, playback mode (AM/FM or CD), last displayed stations, and compact disc position The last climate control setting The Head-Up Display (HUD) position, if your vehicle has this feature (cid:129) Other personalization settings, for example, remote start settings See Vehicle Personalization on page 2-60. 2-77 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) For vehicles with the base audio system, memory features are programmed and recalled through the radio from the DRIVER SELECTION and the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenus. See “Entering the Driver Selection Submenu” and “Entering the Driver Exit Settings Submenu” later in this section for more information on recalling and programming the memory settings using the base audio system. For vehicles with the Navigation system, memory features are programmed and recalled through the navigation display. See “Personalization” in the Index of the Navigation System manual for more information on programming and recalling the memory settings using the Navigation system. For vehicles with the Navigation system, you can also recall the memory features by using voice recognition, if your vehicle has this feature. See “Voice Recognition” in the Index of the Navigation System manual for more information. Entering the Driver Selection Submenu To enter the memory programming mode for your driver settings: 1. Be sure the ignition is either on, in ACCESSORY, or in RAP and place the transmission in PARK (P) or make sure that the vehicle speed is less than 6 mph (9 km/h). 2. Press any button on the appropriate keyless access transmitter to identify yourself as Driver 1 or Driver 2. 3. Turn on the radio by pressing the power/volume knob. 4. Press the CNFG radio button to enter the main menu of the radio. 5. Turn the tune/select knob and scroll to SETUP. 6. Press the tune/select knob to enter the SETUP menu. 7. Turn the tune/select knob and scroll to DRIVER SELECTION. 8. Press the tune/select knob to enter the DRIVER SELECTION submenu. The following items will appear: (cid:129) DRIVER 1 (cid:129) DRIVER 2 (cid:129) RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS (cid:129) STORE DRIVER SETTINGS 2-78 Driver Selection Submenu Items DRIVER 1/DRIVER 2 The numbers on the back of each keyless access transmitter correspond to DRIVER 1 and DRIVER 2. If you would like to recall or store driver settings for the driver that does not correspond to the number on the back of the keyless access transmitter that you are using: 1. Enter the memory programming mode for your driver settings by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Driver Selection Submenu.” 2. From the DRIVER SELECTION submenu, turn the tune/select knob to highlight the driver number that you want, either DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2. 3. Set your choice by pressing in the tune/select knob. If you would like to recall or store driver settings for the selected driver, see “RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS” or “STORE DRIVER SETTINGS” later in this section. If you would like to recall or store exit settings for the selected driver, see “RECALL EXIT SETTINGS” or “STORE EXIT SETTINGS” later in this section. RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS To recall driver settings: 1. Enter the memory programming mode for your driver settings by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Driver Selection Submenu.” 2. From the DRIVER SELECTION submenu, turn the tune/select knob to scroll to RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS and press in the knob. If the vehicle is in PARK (P), one beep will sound and your previously saved driving position will then be recalled. If the vehicle is not in PARK (P), three beeps will sound and your previously saved driving position will not be recalled. A memory recall can be stopped by pressing any memory seat or mirror position button. If you would like the stored driving positions to be recalled when unlocking your vehicle with the keyless access transmitter or when starting your vehicle, see “REMOTE RECALL MEMORY” or “START BUTTON RECALL” under Vehicle Personalization on page 2-60. 2-79 STORE DRIVER SETTINGS To store driver settings: 1. Adjust your settings for the driver’s seat, the outside rearview mirrors, and the steering column to a comfortable driving position. 2. Enter the memory programming mode for your driver settings by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Driver Selection Submenu.” 3. From the DRIVER SELECTION submenu, turn the tune/select knob to scroll to STORE DRIVER SETTINGS and press in the knob. Two beeps will sound to conﬁrm that your driver settings are saved. 4. Set the HUD position, if your vehicle has this feature, the climate control temperature, fan speed and mode settings, the radio presets, tone, volume, playback mode (AM/FM, XM™, or CD), and compact disc position. Your memory settings are now programmed. Any changes that are made to the HUD, audio system, and climate controls while driving will be automatically stored when the ignition is turned off. 5. Repeat the procedure for a second driver by programming the other driver number. Entering the Driver Exit Settings Submenu To enter the memory programming mode for your exit settings: 1. Be sure the ignition is either on, in ACCESSORY, or in RAP and place the transmission in PARK (P) or make sure that the vehicle speed is less than 6 mph (9 km/h). 2. Press any button on the appropriate keyless access transmitter to identify yourself as Driver 1 or Driver 2. 3. Turn on the radio by pressing the power/volume knob. 4. Press the CNFG radio button to enter the main menu of the radio. 5. Turn the tune/select knob and scroll to SETUP. 6. Press the tune/select knob to enter the SETUP menu. 7. Turn the tune/select knob and scroll to DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS. 8. Press the tune/select knob to enter the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenu. The following items will appear: (cid:129) RECALL EXIT SETTINGS (cid:129) STORE EXIT SETTINGS 2-80 Driver Exit Settings Submenu Items RECALL EXIT SETTINGS To recall exit settings: 1. Enter the memory programming mode for your exit settings by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Driver Exit Settings Submenu.” 2. From the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenu, turn the tune/select knob to scroll to RECALL EXIT SETTINGS and press in the knob. If the vehicle is in PARK (P), one beep will sound and your previously saved exit position will then be recalled. If the vehicle is not in PARK (P), three beeps will sound and your previously saved exit position will not be recalled. A memory recall can be stopped by pressing any memory seat or mirror position button. If you would like the stored exit positions to be recalled when your vehicle is in PARK (P), the vehicle is off, and the driver’s door is opened, see “AUTO EXIT SEAT” and “AUTO EXIT COLUMN” under Vehicle Personalization on page 2-60. STORE EXIT SETTINGS To store exit settings: 1. Adjust your settings for the driver’s seat, the outside rearview mirrors, and the steering column to a comfortable exit position. 2. Enter the memory programming mode for your exit settings by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Driver Exit Settings Submenu.” 3. From the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenu, turn the tune/select knob to scroll to STORE EXIT SETTINGS and press in the knob. Two beeps will sound to conﬁrm that your new exit settings are saved. 4. Repeat the procedure for a second driver by programming the other driver number. 2-81 ✍ NOTES 2-82 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column .........................................3-7 Heated Steering Wheel ...................................3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-8 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-9 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System ..............3-10 Flash-to-Pass ...............................................3-13 Windshield Wipers ........................................3-14 Rainsense™ II Wipers ...................................3-15 Windshield Washer .......................................3-16 Headlamp Washer ........................................3-16 Cruise Control ..............................................3-17 Adaptive Cruise Control .................................3-20 Headlamps ..................................................3-33 Wiper Activated Headlamps ............................3-37 Headlamps on Reminder ................................3-37 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-37 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-39 Twilight Sentinel® ..........................................3-39 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ........................3-40 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-41 Entry Lighting ...............................................3-41 Parade Dimming ...........................................3-41 Reading Lamps ............................................3-42 Battery Load Management .............................3-42 Electric Power Management ...........................3-42 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver .....................3-43 Head-Up Display (HUD) .................................3-43 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-46 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......................3-47 Climate Controls ............................................3-48 Dual Climate Control System ..........................3-48 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-54 Rear Climate Control System .........................3-54 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-55 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-57 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-58 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-59 Tachometer .................................................3-59 Safety Belt Reminders ...................................3-59 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-60 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-61 Charging System Light ..................................3-63 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-64 Antilock Brake System Warning Light ...............3-65 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...........................................3-65 Lane Departure Warning Light ........................3-66 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ......3-66 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-67 Tire Pressure Light .......................................3-67 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-68 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-70 Security Light ...............................................3-71 Fog Lamp Light ............................................3-72 Lights On Reminder ......................................3-72 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-72 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-72 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-73 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-74 DIC Operation and Displays ...........................3-74 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-80 Other Messages ...........................................3-97 Audio System(s) .............................................3-98 Setting the Time ...........................................3-99 Radio(s) (MP3) ...........................................3-100 Using an MP3 ............................................3-112 XM Radio Messages ...................................3-116 Navigation/Radio System ..............................3-117 Radio Personalization ..................................3-117 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................3-121 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ......................3-121 Radio Reception .........................................3-123 Backglass Antenna ......................................3-124 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............3-124 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-54. B. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-41. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-74. HUD Controls (If Equipped). See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-43. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8. Headlamp Controls. See Headlamps on page 3-33. Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 3-17. Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped). See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 3-20. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) (If Equipped). See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 3-10. D. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-58. E. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-14. F. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-98. Navigation/Radio System (If Equipped). See Navigation/Radio System on page 3-117. G. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-121. Adaptive Cruise Control Gap Button (If Equipped). See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 3-20. Heated Steering Wheel Button (If Equipped). See Heated Steering Wheel on page 3-7. H. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column on page 3-7. I. Horn. See Horn on page 3-6. J. Ignition Switch. See Ignition Positions on page 2-28. K. Climate Control System. See Dual Climate Control System on page 3-48. L. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. M. Cupholders. See Cupholder(s) on page 2-58. N. Traction Control System Button. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6. O. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-32. P. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-58. 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on the console, near the shift lever. See Instrument Panel Overview on page 3-4. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key is not in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button again to turn the ﬂashers off. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your turn signals will not work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. 3-6 Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column Heated Steering Wheel Your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel. The power tilt and telescope wheel control is located on the outboard side of the steering column. The button with this symbol is located on the left side of the steering wheel. Press the button to turn the heated steering wheel on or off. A light on the button will display when the feature is turned on. The steering wheel will take about three minutes to start heating. To operate the power tilt feature, push the control up and the steering wheel tilts up. Push the control down and the steering wheel goes down. Push the control forward and the steering wheel moves toward the front of the vehicle. Push the control rearward and the steering wheel moves toward the rear of the vehicle. To set the memory position, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-60 and Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2-77. 3-7 (cid:129) ICruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 3-17. (cid:129) Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped). See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 3-20. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) (If Equipped). See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 3-10. Turn and Lane-Change Signals To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster ﬂashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:129) GTurn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-8. (cid:129) OHeadlamps. See Headlamps on page 3-33. (cid:129) 3Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-9. Flash-To-Pass Feature. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-13. (cid:129) -Fog Lamps. See Fog Lamps on page 3-39. 3-8 (cid:129) (cid:129) Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash to signal a lane change. Hold it brieﬂy until the lane change is complete. The arrow will automatically ﬂash three times The lever returns to its original position when it is released. Rapid ﬂashing of arrows when signaling for a turn or lane change can be caused by a burned-out signal bulb. Other drivers will not see the signal. Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible accidents. Check the fuse for burned-out bulbs if the arrow fails to work when signaling a turn. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-117 for more information. Turn Signal On Chime If the turn signal is left on for about 1 mile (1.6 km), a warning chime will sound and the TURN SIGNAL ON message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. See “Turn Signal On” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-80 for more information. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Push forward on the turn signal/multifunction lever to change the headlamps from low to high beam. Pull the lever back and then release it to change from high to low beam. If you turn the vehicle off with the high beams on, the next time you start your vehicle the low beams will be on. To re-activate high beams, pull lever toward you and then push it forward again. This light on the instrument panel cluster will be on, indicating high-beam usage. 3-9 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read this entire section before using it. The system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. The Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system provides an audible and visual warning if you approach a vehicle too rapidly. FCA also provides a visual warning with no audible warning if you are following another vehicle much too closely. FCA uses the Adaptive Cruise Control radar to detect a vehicle directly ahead, in your path, within a distance of 328 ft (100 m) and operates at speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h). {CAUTION: FCA is only a warning system and does not apply the brakes. When you are approaching a vehicle or object too rapidly or when you are following a vehicle too closely that is ahead of you, FCA may not provide you with enough time to avoid a collision. FCA is not designed to warn the driver of pedestrians or animals. Your complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 4-2. 3-10 The Forward Collision Alert (FCA) controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever. {CAUTION: 9(Off): This position turns the system off. R(On): This position turns the system on. To enable FCA, move the Adaptive Cruise Control switch to on. To disable FCA, move the switch to off. Make sure the Head-Up Display is on and properly adjusted. If the HUD is not on, FCA will not be enabled and you will not be provided with FCA audible and visual warnings. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-43 for more information. (cid:129) On winding roads, FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not rely on FCA on winding roads. (cid:129) When weather limits visibility, such as in fog, rain, or snow, FCA performance is limited. There may not be enough warning distance to the vehicle in front of you. Do not rely on FCA in low visibility conditions. {CAUTION: When FCA is enabled, the Adaptive Cruise Control switch is on. If you press another Adaptive Cruise Control button, you might go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Be careful not to press adaptive cruise buttons unless you want to use cruise control. 3-11 Warning the Driver The alert symbol will ﬂash on the HUD and a warning beep will sound when driver action may be required. The driver warning is active when: (cid:129) You are approaching a vehicle too quickly. (cid:129) You are following a vehicle ahead much too closely. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2 for more information. Detecting the Vehicle Ahead The vehicle ahead symbol will only appear on the HUD when a vehicle ahead of you is detected in your path. If this symbol does not appear, or disappears brieﬂy, FCA will not respond to vehicles you may see ahead. The symbol may disappear on curves, highway exit ramps, or hills. Also, when another vehicle enters the same lane as you, the FCA system will not detect the vehicle until it is completely in your driving lane. {CAUTION: When the Adaptive Cruise Control radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt, it may not detect a vehicle ahead. FCA may not help you avoid a collision under these conditions. Do not use FCA when the radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. Keep your radar clean. See “Cleaning the System” under Adaptive Cruise Control on page 3-20. 3-12 {CAUTION: FCA may not detect and warn soon enough to stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects ahead of you. You could crash into an object ahead of you. Do not rely on FCA when approaching stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects. Unnecessary Warnings FCA may occasionally provide an unnecessary warning to guard rails, signs, and other stationary objects. This is normal operation, your vehicle does not need service. Other Messages There are three messages that may appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC). They are CLEAN RADAR, RADAR CRUISE NOT READY and SERVICE RADAR CRUISE. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-80. Cleaning the System The radar can become blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. If so, you may need to turn off the engine and clean the lens. See “Cleaning the System” under Adaptive Cruise Control on page 3-20. Flash-to-Pass This feature allows you to use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. Pull and hold the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you to use this feature. When this is done the following will occur: If the headlamps are off, in low-beam or in Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) mode, the high-beam headlamps will turn on. They will stay on as long as the lever is held there. Release the lever to turn them off. If the headlamps are in high-beam mode, they will switch to low beam. To return to high-beam, push the lever forward. 3-13 (cid:129) (cid:129) Windshield Wipers The lever on the right side of the steering column operates the windshield wipers. 7(Mist): Pull the lever down and release it for a single wiping cycle. The lever will return to its original position. For more cycles, hold the lever down before releasing it. 9(Off): Put the lever in this position to turn off the wipers. & (Delay): Put the lever in this position to set a delay between wipes. Turn the delay adjustment band to set the length of the delay. x (Delay Adjustment): Use this band to set the length of the delay between wipes when using the delay feature. The closer you move the band toward mist, the longer the delay. The windshield wiper lever must be in delay for this feature to work. 3-14 6 (Low Speed): Put the lever in this position for slow, steady wiping cycles. 1 (High Speed): Put the lever in this position for rapid wiping cycles. If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds while you are driving, the exterior lamps will come on automatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO. See Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 3-37 for more information. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become damaged, install new blades. For more information, see Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-55. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. Your vehicle (STS-V only) is equipped with a feature that disables the wiper system when the hood is open and your vehicle is stopped. Opening the hood will automatically park the wipers if they are not parked. This prevents the wipers from interfering with hood operation. Be sure the hood is not opened when you require the vehicle’s wipers out of the park position, such as when changing the wiper blades. Rainsense™ II Wipers If your vehicle has this feature, the moisture sensor is mounted on the interior side of the windshield behind the rearview mirror. It is used to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the amount of moisture build-up on the windshield. Wipes occur as needed to clear the windshield depending on driving conditions and the sensitivity setting. In light rain or snow, fewer wipes will occur. In heavy rain or snow, wipes will occur more frequently. The Rainsense™ wipers operate in a delay mode as well as a continuous low or high speed as needed. If the system is left on for long periods of time, occasional wipes may occur without any moisture on the windshield. This is normal and indicates that the Rainsense™ system is activated. To activate the Rainsense™ system, turn the wiper band to delay mode and select one of the four sensitivity levels indicated on the wiper stalk. The position closest to off is the lowest sensitivity setting, level one. This allows more rain or snow to collect on the windshield between wipes. Turning the wiper band away from you to higher sensitivity levels increases the sensitivity of the system and frequency of wipes. The highest sensitivity setting, level four, is closest to low. A single wipe will occur each time you turn the wiper stalk to a higher sensitivity level to indicate that the sensitivity level has been increased. Notice: Going through an automatic car wash with the wipers on can damage them. Turn the wipers off when going through an automatic car wash. The mist and wash cycles operate as normal and are not affected by the Rainsense™ function. The Rainsense™ system can be overridden at any time by manually turning the wiper band to low or high speed. When Rainsense™ is active, the headlamps will turn on automatically. The headlamps will turn off again once the wipers turn off if it is light enough outside. If it is dark, they will remain on. See Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 3-37. Notice: Do not place stickers or other items on the exterior glass surface directly in front of the moisture sensor. Doing this could cause the moisture sensor to malfunction. 3-15 Windshield Washer K (Washer Fluid): The lever on the right side of the steering column also controls the windshield washer. There is a button at the end of the lever. To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, press the button and hold it. The washer will spray until you release the button. The wipers will continue to clear the window for about six seconds after the button is released and then stop or return to your preset speed. {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. If the ﬂuid in the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir is low, the message CHECK WASHER FLUID will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. It will take 60 seconds after the bottle is reﬁlled for this message to turn off. For information on the correct washer ﬂuid mixture to use, see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-40 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. 3-16 Headlamp Washer Your vehicle may have headlamp washers. The headlamp washers clear debris from the headlamp lenses. The headlamp washers are located to the inside of the headlamps. To wash the headlamps, press the washer button located at the end of the windshield wiper lever. Both the headlamps and the windshield will be washed. After the ﬁrst wash, the headlamps will be washed after the ﬁfth press of the windshield washer button. The headlamps must be on to be washed. If the headlamps are off, only the windshield will be washed when the washer button is pressed. If the washer ﬂuid is low, the headlamp washers will not work. See Windshield Washer on page 3-16 for additional information. Cruise Control These controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever. 9(Off): Move to this position to turn the system off. R(On): Move to this position to turn on the system. + (Resume/Accelerate): Move to this position to make the vehicle resume a previously set speed or to accelerate when cruise is already active. T(Set/Decrease): Press this button to set the speed or to decrease the speed when cruise is already active. With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). If you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the Traction Control System (TCS) begins to limit wheel spin or the stability control system activates, the cruise control automatically disengages. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6 and StabiliTrak® System on page 4-8 or Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 4-9. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. 3-17 Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Move the cruise control switch to on. 2. Get up to the speed desired. 3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. This light on the instrument panel cluster comes on while cruise control is on. 3-18 Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is at the set speed desired and then the brake is applied, the cruise control is disengaged. But it does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle speed reaches about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch brieﬂy from on to resume/accelerate. The vehicle will go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. Do not hold the switch at resume/accelerate, unless you want the vehicle to go faster. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: (cid:129) Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the set button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed. (cid:129) Move the cruise switch from on to resume/ accelerate. Hold it there until the desired speed is reached, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch brieﬂy to resume/accelerate. Each time this is done, your vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. If using the accelerator pedal and the set button at end of the lever to increase cruise set speed, your new set speed must be at least 5 mph higher than current speed for this method to work. If it is not 5 mph higher, switch cruise switch off, then on, and then reset your speed using the set button. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: (cid:129) Press in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed desired, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, brieﬂy press the set button. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle slows down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake to keep the vehicle’s speed down. Applying the brake will turn off the cruise control. If you need to apply the brake due to the grade of the downhill slope, you might not want to attempt to use your cruise control feature. Ending Cruise Control To end a cruise control session, step lightly on the brake pedal. Stepping on the brake pedal will end the current cruise control session only. Move the cruise control switch to off to turn off the system completely. Erasing Speed Memory When the cruise control or the ignition is turned off, the cruise control set speed memory is erased. 3-19 (cid:129) Adaptive Cruise Control If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read this entire section before using it. The system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Adaptive Cruise Control is an enhancement to traditional cruise control and is not a safety system. It allows you to keep cruise control engaged in moderate traffic conditions without having to constantly be reset. 3-20 Adaptive Cruise Control uses radar to detect a vehicle directly ahead in your path, within a distance of 328 ft (100 m), and operates at speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h). When it is engaged by the driver, the system can apply limited braking or acceleration of the vehicle, automatically, to maintain a selected following distance to the vehicle ahead. The vehicle’s braking during Adaptive Cruise Control is comparable to a person applying moderate pressure to the vehicle’s brake pedal. To disengage Adaptive Cruise Control, apply the brake. If no vehicle is in your path, your vehicle will react like traditional cruise control. {CAUTION: Adaptive Cruise Control will not apply hard braking or bring the vehicle to a complete stop. It will not respond to stopped vehicles, pedestrians or animals. When you are approaching a vehicle or object, Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a collision. Your complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 4-2. {CAUTION: CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:129) On winding roads, Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect a vehicle ahead. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control on winding roads. (cid:129) Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a crash when you are driving in conditions where vehicles may suddenly slow or stop ahead of you, enter your lane, or cross your vehicle’s path. If you are driving in these conditions, do not use Adaptive Cruise Control. The warning beep and alert symbol may indicate that you are driving in conditions where Adaptive Cruise Control should not be used. See “Alerting the Driver” in this section. (cid:129) On slippery roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. (cid:129) When weather limits visibility, such as when in fog, rain, or snow conditions, Adaptive Cruise Control performance is limited. There may not be enough distance to adapt to the changing traffic conditions. Do not use cruise control when visibility is low. CAUTION: (Continued) 3-21 The cruise controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever. Engaging Adaptive Cruise Control With the Set Button {CAUTION: If you leave your Adaptive Cruise Control switch on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the Adaptive Cruise Control switch off until you want to use cruise control. {CAUTION: If you operate Adaptive Cruise Control without your Head-up Display (HUD) properly adjusted, your Adaptive Cruise Control settings may not be visible. You could forget your settings and be startled by Adaptive Cruise Control response and even lose control. Keep your HUD on and properly adjusted when using Adaptive Cruise Control. The Adaptive Cruise controls are located on the outboard side of the steering wheel. 9(Off): This position turns the system off. R(On): This position turns the system on. S(Resume/Increase): Push the switch to this symbol to make the vehicle resume the speed set previously or to increase the set speed when Adaptive Cruise Control is already active. T(Set/Decrease): Press this button to set the speed or to decrease the set speed when Adaptive Cruise Control is already active. [ (Cancel): Press this button located on the steering wheel to cancel adaptive cruise control. 3-22 The set speed is selected by the driver. This is the speed you will travel if there is no vehicle detected in your path. To set Adaptive Cruise Control, do the following: 1. Make sure the Head-Up Display (HUD) is on and properly adjusted. You cannot engage Adaptive Cruise Control unless the HUD is on. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-43 for more information. 2. Move the switch to the on position. 3. Get up to the desired speed. 4. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and release the button. 5. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Once Adaptive Cruise Control is set, it might immediately apply the brakes if it detects a vehicle ahead that is too close or moving slower than your vehicle. This symbol appears on the Head-Up Display (HUD) to indicate that Adaptive Cruise Control is active. The number indicates the set speed. United States version shown, Canada similar See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-43 for more information. Make sure the set speed is visible on the HUD so you know the speed your vehicle will accelerate to if a vehicle is not detected in your path. Keep in mind speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds, and weather conditions when adjusting your set speed. If your vehicle is in Adaptive Cruise Control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the Adaptive Cruise Control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6, StabiliTrak® System on page 4-8 or Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 4-9. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you can turn the Adaptive Cruise Control back on. 3-23 Increasing Set Speed While Using Adaptive Cruise Control There are two ways to increase the set speed: (cid:129) Use the accelerator to get to the higher speed. Press the set button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed. (cid:129) Move the Adaptive Cruise Control switch from on to resume/increase. Hold it there until the desired set speed is displayed in the HUD, then release the switch. To increase your set speed in very small amounts, move the switch brieﬂy to resume/increase. Each time this is done, your vehicle set speed increases by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Your vehicle will not reach the set speed until the system determines there is no vehicle in front of you. At that point, your vehicle speed will increase to the set speed. Decreasing Set Speed While Using Adaptive Cruise Control Press in the set/decrease button on the end of the lever until you reach the lower desired speed, then release the button. To slow down in very small amounts, brieﬂy press the set/decrease button. Each this is done, your set speed will be 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Resuming a Set Speed If you apply the brakes while the Adaptive Cruise Control is at a set speed, this disengages the Adaptive Cruise Control. But it does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle reaches about 30 mph (48 km/h) or more, move the Adaptive Cruise Control switch brieﬂy from on to resume/increase. Adaptive Cruise Control will be engaged with the speed previously selected. 3-24 Selecting the Follow Distance (GAP) When the system detects a slower moving vehicle, it will adjust your vehicle’s speed and maintain the following distance (gap) selected. Use the GAP button on the steering wheel to adjust the follow distance between your vehicle and other vehicle’s. There are six follow distances to choose from. The follow distance selection ranges from near to far (one second to two seconds follow time). The distance maintained for a selected follow distance varies based on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed the further back you will follow. Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the follow distance. The range of selectable distances may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. If you prefer to travel at a following distance farther than Adaptive Cruise Control allows, disengage the system and drive manually. A graphic on the HUD indicates the selected following distance. This picture shows a maximum follow distance. Press the top of the button to increase the distance or the bottom of the button to decrease the distance. The ﬁrst button press shows the current follow distance setting on the HUD. The current following distance setting is maintained until it is changed. United States version shown, Canada similar The vehicles will move closer together as you select a smaller following distance. 3-25 Alerting the Driver The alert symbol ﬂashes on the HUD and a warning beep sounds when driver action is required. Driver action is required when: (cid:129) Adaptive Cruise Control cannot apply sufficient braking because you are approaching a vehicle too rapidly. The vehicle speed drops below about 25 mph (40 km/h). (cid:129) A temporary condition prohibits Adaptive Cruise Control from operating. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-80 for more information. (cid:129) A malfunction is detected in the system. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-80 for more information. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. {CAUTION: Adaptive Cruise Control has only limited braking ability to slow your vehicle. In some cases, Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a collision. Be ready to take action and apply the brakes yourself. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. 3-26 (cid:129) Approaching and Following a Vehicle The vehicle ahead symbol only appears on the HUD when a vehicle ahead is detected in your path. If this symbol does not appear, or disappears brieﬂy, Adaptive Cruise Control will not respond to vehicles you may see ahead. {CAUTION: When the Adaptive Cruise Control radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt, it may not detect a vehicle ahead. Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a collision. Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control when the radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. Keep your radar clean. See “Cleaning the System” later in this section. Adaptive Cruise Control automatically slows your vehicle down when approaching a slower moving vehicle. It then adjusts your speed to follow the vehicle in front at the selected following distance. Your speed increases or decreases to follow the vehicle in front of you but will not exceed the set speed. It may apply limited braking, if necessary. When braking is active, your brake lights come on. It may feel or sound different than if you were applying the brakes yourself. This is normal. 3-27 Stationary or Very Slow-Moving Objects {CAUTION: Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect and react to stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects ahead of you. You could crash into an object ahead of you. Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control when approaching stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects. {CAUTION: Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect and react to stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects ahead of you. Your vehicle may accelerate toward objects, such as a stopped vehicle that suddenly appears after the lead vehicle changes lanes. Your complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes. Low-Speed Deactivation If your speed falls below 25 mph (40 km/h) while following a vehicle ahead, Adaptive Cruise Control will begin to disengage. The driver alert symbol on the HUD will ﬂash and the warning beep will sound. The driver must take action since Adaptive Cruise Control will not slow the vehicle to a stop. 3-28 Deactivation When Head-Up Display is Turned Off If the HUD is turned off when Adaptive Cruise Control is engaged, it will begin to disengage. A warning beep sounds and the message RADAR CRUISE NOT READY appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-80 for additional information. If Adaptive Cruise Control was braking when the HUD is turned off, the braking will continue brieﬂy. Passing a Vehicle/Adaptive Cruise Control Override To increase speed to pass a vehicle, use the accelerator pedal. While you are doing this, the system will not automatically apply the brakes. A PEDAL APPLIED ACC OVERRIDE message will appear on the HUD. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-43 for additional information. Once you pass the vehicle and remove your foot from the accelerator pedal, Adaptive Cruise Control returns to normal operation and the brakes can be applied, if needed. {CAUTION: If you rest your foot on the accelerator pedal, the system will not automatically apply the brakes. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not rest your foot on the accelerator pedal when using Adaptive Cruise Control. 3-29 Curves in the Road {CAUTION: Due to Adaptive Cruise Control limitations in curves, it may respond to a vehicle in another lane, or may not have time to react to a vehicle in your lane. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you, or lose control of your vehicle. Give extra attention in curves and be ready to use the brakes if necessary. Select an appropriate speed while driving in curves. Adaptive Cruise Control might operate differently in a sharp curve. It might reduce your speed if the curve is too sharp. 3-30 When following a vehicle and entering a curve, Adaptive Cruise Control could lose track of the vehicle in your lane and your vehicle could accelerate. When this happens, the vehicle ahead symbol will not appear on the HUD. Adaptive Cruise Control might detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes. Adaptive Cruise Control might occasionally provide a driver alert and/or braking that you consider unnecessary. It could respond to signs, guardrails, and other stationary objects when entering or exiting a curve. This is normal operation. Your vehicle does not need service. Highway Exit Ramps {CAUTION: Adaptive Cruise Control may lose track of the vehicle ahead and accelerate up to your set speed while entering or on highway exit ramps. You could be startled by this acceleration and even lose control of the vehicle. Disengage Adaptive Cruise Control before entering a highway exit ramp. Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control while entering or on exit ramps. Other Vehicle Lane Changes If another vehicle enters the same lane as you, Adaptive Cruise Control will not detect the vehicle until it is completely in the lane. Be ready to take action and apply the brakes yourself. 3-31 Using Adaptive Cruise Controls on Hills and When Towing a Trailer How well Adaptive Cruise Control works on hills and while a trailer is being towed depends on your vehicle speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions, and the steepness of the hills. It might not detect a vehicle in your lane while driving on hills. While going up steep hills, you might want to use the accelerator pedal to maintain your vehicle speed. While going downhill and towing a trailer, you might want to brake to keep your vehicle speed down. Applying the brake disengages the system. You may choose not to use Adaptive Cruise Control on steep hills when towing a trailer. Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control Apply the brake pedal or move the Adaptive Cruise Control switch to off, to disengage the system. Adaptive Cruise Control information does not appear on the HUD while the system is not engaged. 3-32 Erasing Set Speed Memory When the Adaptive Cruise Control switch or the ignition is turned off, the set speed memory is erased. Other Messages There are three messages that may appear on the DIC. They are SERVICE RADAR CRUISE, RADAR CRUISE NOT READY and CLEAN RADAR. These messages will appear to indicate a problem with the Adaptive Cruise Control. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-80 for more information. Cleaning the System The radar can become blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. If so, you may need to turn off the engine and clean the emblem/lens, located in the center of the front outside grille. Remember, do not use Adaptive Cruise Control in icy conditions, or when visibility is low, such as in fog,

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