2010 Cadillac STS Owners Manual

Keep the area under the front seats clear of any objects so the air in the vehicle can circulate effectively.

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Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger compartment air filter. There are two types of filters available. There is a standard dust filter that traps small particles including pollen. There is, also, a dust/odor filter available that traps dust and pollen and uses a charcoal element to help reduce many offensive odors from entering your vehicle. The filter will need to be changed periodically. For information on when to change the passenger compartment air filter, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 7‑3. Notice: Driving without a passenger compartment air filter in place can cause water and small particles, like paper and leaves, to be pulled into your climate control system which may cause damage to it. Make sure you always replace the old filter with a new one.

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The access panel for the passenger compartment air filter is located under the hood near the windshield, on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6‑13 for more information on location. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 6‑5 for information on doing your own service work. To access the passenger compartment air filter:

1. Pull back the rubber hood seal from the edge of

the leaf screen vent cover.

2. Remove the three fasteners that hold the filter

cover in place and slide the cover off.

3. To access the filter, remove the water deflector by lifting the outboard edge of the deflector to release the retention tab.

4. Lift the inboard edge of the deflector to release the

retention tab.

5. Lift and slide the water deflector toward the inboard

side and remove it.

6. The top edge of the filter should be visible. Reach in and lift the filter out , pulling upward and toward the front of the vehicle. Insert the new air filter by sliding it back into place. Make sure the arrow on the filter is pointing toward the passenger compartment.

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Reverse steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the water deflector, filter cover and the hood seal.

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there might be or there is a problem with one of the vehicle's functions. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Gages can indicate when there might be or there is a problem with one of the vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gages shows there could be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous.

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Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going, how much fuel is being used and many of the other things needed to drive safely and economically.

United States Base version shown, Canada and Uplevel similar

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Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). See DIC Operation and Displays on page 4‑70 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. The vehicle's odometer works together with the driver information center. The odometer can be set for a Trip A and a Trip B. See “Trip Information” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 4‑70 for more information. If the vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed, the new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer. Tachometer This gage indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).

Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled.

The safety belt light comes on and stays on for several seconds, then flashes for several more.

This chime and light are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on.

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Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. The passenger safety belt light, located on the instrument panel, comes on and stays on for several seconds and then flashes for several more.

This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion.

Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag's electrical system for possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 2‑52.

The airbag readiness light flashes for a few seconds when the engine is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately.

If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device. To turn off the warning light and or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt.

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If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away.

If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 for more information.

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your overhead console has a passenger airbag status indicator.

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Canada

When you start the vehicle, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. If you use remote start to start your vehicle from a distance, if your vehicle has this feature, you may not see the system check.

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Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger's frontal airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger's frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate).

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If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger's seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger's frontal airbag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger's seat if the airbag is turned on.

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Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger's frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off.

If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑61
for more on this, including important safety information.

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If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer/retailer for service.

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If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger's seat may not have the protection of the airbag(s). See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4‑54 for more on this, including important safety information.

Charging System Light

This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to START, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working.

If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. The light should go out once the engine starts. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the charging system. A charging system message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) can also appear. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 for more information. This light could indicate that there are problems with a generator drive belt, or that there is an electrical problem. Have it checked right away. If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on, turn off accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.

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Brake System Warning Light The vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop the vehicle. For good braking both parts need to be working. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away.

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Canada

This light comes on briefly when the engine is turned on. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem.

When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light also comes on when the parking brake is set. The light will stay on if the parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it means there is a brake problem. If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully.The pedal may be harder to push, or the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 5‑29.

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The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service.

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Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started.

If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off.

If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 4‑58. For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 for all brake related DIC messages.

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Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light

The TCS warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light

For vehicles with the lane departure warning system, this light briefly comes on green while starting the vehicle.

If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the Traction Control System (TCS) warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TCS. The light also comes on if the TCS is turned off using the traction control on/off button located on the console. If this light stays on or comes on while driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Turn the engine off and then restart it. If the light still stays on or comes back on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. Have the TCS inspected as soon as possible. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9
and StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑6 for more information.

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If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. This light also comes on green if the system detects a left or right lane marking. It flashes, changes to amber, and three beeps sound, if a detected lane marking is crossed without using a turn signal. For more information, see the Index in the Navigation Manual.

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the engine is very hot.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.

This light also comes on briefly when the vehicle is started. If the light does not go out or comes on and stays on while driving, there may be a problem with the cooling system. Driving with engine coolant temperature light on could cause the vehicle to overheat, see Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 6‑34 . See Engine Overheating on page 6‑32 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 for more information.

It can be used to see when the engine has warmed up and to make sure the cooling system is operating properly. If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine coolant is too hot and the engine coolant temperature warning light comes on. See Engine Overheating on page 6‑32 for more information.

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Tire Pressure Light

For vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system, this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires is significantly underinflated. A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center (DIC), can accompany the light. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑69 for more information. Stop and check the tires as soon as it is safe to do so. If underinflated, inflate to the proper pressure. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6‑60
for more information.

When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6‑64 for more information. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makes sure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.

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This comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer.

If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle's fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modifications on page 6‑4. This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing : A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. The following can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle:

. Reduce vehicle speed. . Avoid hard accelerations. . Avoid steep uphill grades.

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. Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel.

Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and may cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Gasoline Octane on page 6‑7.

If none of the above have made the light turn off, your dealer/retailer can check the vehicle. The dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed.

If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle. Turn off the ignition, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. Light On Steady : An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. An emission system malfunction might be corrected by doing the following:

. Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling

the Tank on page 6‑9 . The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. If the vehicle has been driven through a deep puddle of water, the vehicle's electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off.

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The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD II (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness, your dealer/retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection.

Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection:

The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running. To perform a check engine light bulb check with the keyless ignition, make sure the transmitter fob is in the passenger compartment. See Ignition Positions on page 3‑26 . Press the bottom of the Acc. button on the instrument panel and hold the button down for five seconds. The instrument panel, including the check engine light, will light up and the ignition will be on, but the engine will not start — press the bottom of the Acc. button only briefly, less than five seconds, the accessory power mode will be turned on, but not the ignition. After the bulb check, press and release the Acc. button again to turn the ignition off and avoid draining the vehicle's battery.

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

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

Oil Pressure Light

For vehicles with an oil pressure light, if there is a problem with the oil, the light may stay on after the engine is started, or comes on while driving.

This light indicates that oil is not going through the engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated. The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/ retailer. The oil light could also come on in the following situations:

The light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on to show that it is working properly. If it does not come on with the ignition on, there may be a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer.

. Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop, a chime sounds and the light may blink on and off. This is normal.

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Security Light

Lights On Reminder

For information regarding this light and the vehicle's security system, see Theft-Deterrent System on page 3‑22 .

This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on.

Fog Lamp Light

The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use.

See Headlamps on Reminder on page 4‑31 for more information. Cruise Control Light

This light comes on whenever the cruise control is set.

The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 4‑33 for more information.

The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 4‑12 and Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4‑15 for more information.

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Highbeam On Light

This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use.

See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 4‑5
for more information. Fuel Gage

The fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank. It works only when the engine is on.

An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. If the fuel supply gets low, the “FUEL LEVEL LOW” message appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a single chime sounds. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 for more information. All of the following situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage:

. At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before

the gage reads full. The gage may change when you turn, stop quickly or accelerate quickly. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill the tank than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated that the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank.

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Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you the status of many of your vehicle's systems. The DIC is also used to display warning/status messages. All messages will appear in the DIC display located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster, below the tachometer and speedometer. The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay, the DIC will display the current driver and the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. The top line of the DIC display shows the vehicle system information and the warning/status messages. The bottom line of the DIC display shows either the odometer, the trip odometer A or the trip odometer B information on the left side. Only one odometer can appear at a time. See “Trip Information” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 4‑70 for information on changing the display to show the odometer or trip

odometer information. The bottom line of the DIC display also shows the outside temperature on the right side and the shift lever position indicator in the center. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑30
for more information on the shift lever positions. When the sport mode is active, an S will appear next to the shift position indicator on the center of the DIC display. When the manual mode is active, an M will appear on the DIC display. When the normal mode is active, only the shift position indicator will appear. While the Driver Shift Control (DSC) feature is active, the DIC will change to show the selected gear. See “Driver Shift Control (DSC)” under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑30 for more information. If a problem is detected, a warning message will appear on the display. Be sure to take any message that appears on the display seriously and remember that clearing the message will only make the message disappear, not correct the problem.

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DIC Operation and Displays The Driver Information Center (DIC) has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the four DIC buttons located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. DIC Buttons (Base Level)

If your vehicle does not have a Head-Up Display (HUD), these are the buttons for the DIC.

« 4 ª (Information): Press the top or bottom of this button to scroll through the available vehicle information displays which include digital speed display, if your vehicle has this feature, fuel range, fuel economy, fuel used, average speed, timer, battery voltage, tire pressure, and engine oil life, if your vehicle has this feature. See “MPH (km)” later in this section for more information on the digital speed display. AB 3 00 (Trip Information): Press the top of this button to scroll through the odometer, trip odometer A and trip odometer B. Press and hold the bottom of this button to reset each trip odometer back to zero. 4 // (Reset): Press this button to reset certain DIC features and to acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from the DIC display. EM (English/Metric) : Press this button to change the display from English to metric.

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DIC Buttons (Uplevel)

If the vehicle has a HUD, these are the buttons for the DIC.

« 4 ª (Information): Press the top or bottom of this button to scroll through the available vehicle information displays which include digital speed display, if your vehicle has this feature, fuel range, fuel economy, fuel used, average speed, timer, battery voltage, tire pressure, engine oil life, if your vehicle has this feature, and display units. See “MPH (km)” later in this section for more information on the digital speed display.

« ~ ª (Head-Up Display): Press this button to change the position of the HUD on the windshield. Press the top part of the button to move the HUD image up. Press the bottom part of the button to move the HUD image down. To adjust the brightness of the HUD image, see Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 4‑38. For information on adjusting the instrument panel brightness, see Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑35 . 4 // (Reset): Press this button to reset certain DIC features and to acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from the DIC display. 3 (Trip Information): Press this button to scroll through the odometer, trip odometer A and trip odometer B. To reset each trip odometer, either press the reset button or press and hold the trip information button until the trip odometer displayed returns to zero.

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Information Display Menu Items The following display menu items can be displayed by pressing the information button. MPH (km/h) If the vehicle has this display, it shows the vehicle's speed digitally in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). MILES RANGE (km RANGE) This display shows the approximate number of remaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) you can drive without refilling the fuel tank. This estimate is based on the current driving conditions and will change if the driving conditions change. For example, if you are driving in traffic making frequent stops, the display may read one number, but if you enter the freeway, the number may change even though you still have the same amount of fuel in the fuel tank. This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies. Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving. Once the range drops below about 40 miles (64 km) remaining, the display will show LOW RANGE.

If your vehicle is low on fuel, the Fuel Level Low message will be displayed. See “Fuel Level Low” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 for more information. MPG AVG (L/100 km AVG) This display shows the approximate average miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). This number is calculated based on the number of mpg (L/100 km) recorded since the last time this display was reset. To reset MPG AVG, press the reset button. The display will return to zero. MPG INST (L/100 km INST) This display shows the current fuel economy. This number reflects only the fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and will change frequently as driving conditions change. Unlike average fuel economy, this display cannot be reset. GAL FUEL USED (L FUEL USED) This display shows the number of gallons (gal) or liters (L) of fuel used since the last reset of this display. To reset GAL FUEL USED, press the reset button. The display will return to zero.

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AVG MPH (AVG km/h) This display shows the average speed of the vehicle in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this display. To reset AVG MPH, press the reset button. The display will return to zero. HUD Speed Advisor ON/OFF (On Vehicles with HUD) If the vehicle has HUD, you can choose to have the Speed Limit/Speed Advisory display appear in the HUD. The DIC will toggle between ON and OFF. Press the reset button to make your selection. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 4‑38 for more information. SPEED LIMIT: XXX MPH (SPEED LIMIT: XXX Km/h) or ADVISORY: XXX MPH (ADVISORY: XXX Km/h) (On Vehicles without HUD) This display will show the speed limit or the advised speed as determined by the information on the map disc in the navigation system. If there is no map disc in the navigation system, this display will not be available. The speed limit and speed advisory displays on the DIC and the HUD, if equipped, are for reference only. There may be segments of road where speed data has not

been captured or times where incorrect speed data, or no speed data, will be displayed by the DIC and the HUD due to the navigation system not correctly matching the vehicle’s position to the actual road. Be aware of this and obey posted speed limits wherever you drive. SPEED ALERT This display will allow you to customize the speed alert warning. You can choose to have no warning display, or to have it display at the limit, at 5 mph (km/h) over the limit, or at 10 mph (km/h) over the limit. The DIC will toggle between OFF, AT LIMIT, +5 , +10 (MPH or Km/h). Press the reset button to make your selection. TIMER OFF This display can be used like a stopwatch. You can record the time it takes to travel from one point to another. To access the timer, press the information button until 00:00:00 TIMER OFF displays. To turn on the timer, press the reset button until TIMER ON displays. The timer will then start. To turn off the timer, press the reset button again until TIMER OFF displays. The timer will stop and display the end timing value. To reset the timer, press and hold the reset button after the timer has been stopped. The display will return to zero.

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BATTERY VOLTS This display shows the current battery voltage. If the voltage is in the normal range, the value will display. For example, the display may read 13.2 BATTERY VOLTS. If the voltage is low, the display will have LOW after it. If the voltage is high, the display will have HIGH after it. Your vehicle's charging system regulates voltage based on the state of the battery. The battery voltage may fluctuate when viewing this information on the DIC. This is normal. See Charging System Light on page 4‑57 for more information. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, the DIC may display a message. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 and Electric Power Management on page 4‑37 for more information. Tire Pressure This display shows the pressure for each tire in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). If the tire pressure is normal, the value will display. If the tire pressure is low, LOW will appear on the display with the value. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6‑60 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 for more information. Press the information button to scroll through the following displays: LF TIRE : This display shows the pressure in the driver side front tire.

RF TIRE : This display shows the pressure in the passenger side front tire. LR TIRE : This display shows the pressure in the driver side rear tire. RR TIRE : This display shows the pressure in the passenger side rear tire. If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see your dealer/retailer for service. ENGINE OIL LIFE If your vehicle has this display, it shows the estimated oil life remaining. If you see 99% ENGINE OIL LIFE on the display, that means that 99% of the current oil life remains. When the oil life is depleted, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. Change the oil as soon as possible. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7‑3
and Engine Oil on page 6‑18. After an oil change, reset the ENGINE OIL LIFE display. To reset, see Engine Oil Life System on page 6‑21 . The display will show 100% ENGINE OIL LIFE after it has been reset. Also clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message from the display.

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ENGLISH DISPLAY UNITS (METRIC DISPLAY UNITS) This display allows you to select between English and metric units of measurement if your vehicle has the uplevel DIC. Press the reset button to switch between English and metric units. Blank Line This display shows no information. Trip Information Display Menu Items The following display menu items can be displayed by pressing the trip Information button. Odometer Press the trip information button until the odometer appears on the DIC display. The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km).

Trip Odometer Press the trip information button until trip odometer A or B appears on the DIC display. The trip odometer shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). Both odometers can be used at the same time. For base level vehicles, each trip odometer can be reset to zero separately by pressing and holding the bottom of the trip information button while the desired trip odometer is displayed. For uplevel vehicles, reset each trip odometer by pressing the reset button or by pressing and holding the trip information button while the desired trip odometer is displayed.

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DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. The text messages are the same for both the base audio and Navigation systems unless otherwise indicated. Some messages may not require immediate action, but you can press the reset button to acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display. Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because they are more urgent. These messages require action before they can be cleared. Take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem.

The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them. ADVISORY: XXX MPH (KM/H) This message displays when the Speed Alert has been turned on through the DIC Information Menu and the vehicle is at or above the advised speed. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 4‑70 for more information. AUTOMATIC LIGHTS OFF This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned off. See Headlamps on page 4‑27 for more information. AUTOMATIC LIGHTS ON This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned on. See Headlamps on page 4‑27 for more information.

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BATTERY NOT CHARGING SERVICE CHARGING SYS (System)

This symbol appears with this message.

BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH

This symbol appears with this message.

This message displays when a problem with the charging system has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable level. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that may be noticeable. At the point that the features are disabled, this message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge. The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. To monitor battery voltage on the DIC, press the information button until BATTERY VOLTS displays.

This message displays when the electrical charging system is overcharging the battery. When the system detects that the battery voltage is above an estimated 16 volts, this message displays. To reduce the charging overload, use the vehicle's accessories:

Turn on the exterior lamps and radio.

. Set the climate control on AUTO and the fan speed

on the highest setting. Turn the rear window defogger on.

The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts when the engine is running. To monitor battery voltage on the DIC, press the information button until BATTERY VOLTS displays.

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BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW

This symbol appears with this message.

This message displays when the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or the battery has been drained. If this message appears immediately after starting the engine, it is possible that the generator can still recharge the battery. The battery should recharge while driving, but may take a few hours to do so. Consider using an auxiliary charger to boost the battery after returning home or to a final destination. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. If this message appears while driving or after starting your vehicle and stays on, have it checked immediately to determine the cause of this problem. To help the generator recharge the battery quickly, reduce the load on the electrical system by turning off the accessories.

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The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. To monitor battery voltage on the DIC, press the information button until BATTERY VOLTS displays. CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. See your dealer/retailer. See Engine Oil on page 6‑18 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 7‑3
for more information. After resetting the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message by clearing it from the display, reset the engine oil life system separately. For more information on resetting the engine oil life system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 6‑21. CHECK BRAKE FLUID This message displays if the ignition is on to inform the driver that the brake fluid level is low. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. See Brake System Warning Light on page 4‑58 for more information. CHECK GAS CAP This message displays when the fuel cap has not been fully tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to ensure that it is on and tightened properly.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE This message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires needs to be checked. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information label. See Tires on page 6‑52 , Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑23 , and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6‑60 . The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 4‑70 . If the tire pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning light comes on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 4‑62 . CHECK WASHER FLUID

This symbol appears with this message.

CLEAN RADAR This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control system is disabled because the radar is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in your path. It may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. To clean the system, see “Cleaning the System” under Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4‑15. DRIVER DOOR AJAR

This symbol appears with this message.

This message displays when the driver door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely.

This message displays when the windshield washer fluid is low. Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6‑36 for more information.

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ENGINE HOT – AC (Air Conditioning) OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 4‑61 . To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioning compressor turns back on. You can continue to drive your vehicle. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine. ENGINE POWER REDUCED This message displays when the engine power is being reduced to protect the engine from damage. There could be several malfunctions that might cause this message. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your

ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling speed. See Engine Overheating on page 6‑32 for more information.

This symbol appears with this message.

This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 4‑61. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 6‑34 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency.

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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 acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, take the vehicle to your dealer/ retailer for service as soon as possible. ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCED RPM'S (Revolutions Per Minute) This message displays when your vehicle is in an overheated engine operating mode. If this message appears, the vehicle has determined that continued operation at the existing engine speed may lead to engine overheating. The vehicle automatically limits engine RPMs to prevent engine overheating. You may notice the vehicle upshifting early or reduced speeds while this message is displayed. When the engine oil returns to a safe operating temperature, this message clears from the DIC and the vehicle returns to normal operation. Your vehicle does not require service when this message is displayed.

FUEL LEVEL LOW

This symbol appears with this message.

This message displays and a chime sounds if the fuel level is low. Refuel as soon as possible. See Fuel Gage on page 4‑68 and Fuel on page 6‑6 for more information.

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LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE If your vehicle has the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system, this message may display if the LDW system does not activate due to a temporary condition. See the Index in the Navigation manual for more information. LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR

This symbol appears with this message.

This message displays when the driver side rear door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely.

HOOD AJAR

This symbol appears with this message.

This message displays when the hood is not closed completely. Make sure that the hood is closed completely. See Hood Release on page 6‑12. ICE POSSIBLE This message displays when the outside temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly. KEY FOB BATTERY LOW This message displays when the battery in the keyless access transmitter is low. Replace the battery in the transmitter. See “Battery Replacement” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 3‑5.

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NO FOBS DETECTED This message displays if the vehicle does not detect the presence of a keyless access transmitter when you have attempted to start the vehicle or a vehicle door has just closed. The following conditions may cause this message to appear:

. Driver-added equipment plugged into the

accessory power outlet on the center console is causing interference. Examples of these devices are cell phones and cell phone chargers, two-way radios, power inverters, or similar items. Try moving the keyless access transmitter away from these devices when starting the vehicle. In addition, PDA devices and remote garage and gate openers may also generate Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) that may interfere with the keyless access transmitter. Do not carry the keyless access transmitter in the same pocket or bag as these devices.

The vehicle is experiencing Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). Some locations, such as airports, automatic toll booths, and some gas stations, have EMI fields which may interfere with the keyless access transmitter.

If moving the transmitter to different locations within the vehicle does not help, place the transmitter in the center console transmitter pocket with the buttons facing forward and then press the START button.

The vehicle's battery voltage is low. The battery voltage must be above 10 volts for the keyless access transmitter to be detected properly.

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A multiple chime sounds when this message is displayed. See Engine Oil on page 6‑18 for more information. Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible when this message is displayed. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR

This symbol appears with this message.

This message displays when the passenger side front door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely.

NO FOB OFF OR RUN? This message displays when the keyless access transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle while you are trying to turn the ignition off. Your vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing the keyless access system to be jammed. The vehicle remains in ACCESSORY until OFF or START has been pressed or 10 minutes has expired. If you turn the ignition off and you cannot find the keyless access transmitter, you will not be able to restart the vehicle. The keyless access transmitter needs to be inside of the vehicle in order for the vehicle to start. See Starting the Engine on page 3‑27 for more information. OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected. See Engine Oil on page 6‑18 for more information. This message displays when the vehicle's engine oil pressure is low.

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PRESS START AND BRAKE TO START ENGINE This message displays when you need to press down on the brake pedal while pressing the start button on the electronic keyless ignition when trying to start your vehicle. See Starting the Engine on page 3‑27 for more information. RADAR CRUISE NOT READY This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control system is not activating due to a temporary condition. Your vehicle does not require service. This message also displays when either of the following conditions occur:

The driver turns off the head-up display (HUD) while the Adaptive Cruise Control is engaged. The driver attempts to engage the Adaptive Cruise Control while the HUD is off.

If this message appears when attempting to activate the system, continue driving for several minutes and then try activating the system again.

RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR

This symbol appears with this message.

This message displays when the passenger side rear door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely. SERVICE AC (Air Conditioning) SYSTEM This message displays when the electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working. Have the climate control system serviced by your dealer/retailer if a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency is noticeable.

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SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4‑54 for more information. SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message displays when a problem with the panic brake assist system has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. SERVICE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM If your vehicle has the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system, this message may display to indicate that the LDW system is not working properly. If this message remains on after continued driving, the system needs service. See your dealer/retailer. See the Index in the Navigation manual for more information. SERVICE RADAR CRUISE This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control system is disabled and needs service. See your dealer/retailer.

SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system and this message displays, both SBZA displays will remain on indicating there is a problem with the SBZA system. If these displays remain on after continued driving, the system needs service. See your dealer/retailer. See the Index in the Navigation manual for more information. SERVICE STABILITY SYS (System) Your vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak®. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle with the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option have a stability enhancement system called Enhanced StabiliTrak. This message displays if there has been a problem detected with the stability system. If this message comes on while driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off then back on. If this message still stays on or comes back on again while driving, your vehicle needs service. Have the stability

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system inspected by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. See StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑6 or Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 5‑7 for more information. For vehicles with the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option, in some cases when the SERVICE STABILITY SYS message is displayed, a larger degree of steering wheel input at low vehicle speeds and a smaller degree of steering wheel input at higher vehicle speeds may be required. SERVICE STEERING SYS (System) Your vehicle has a speed variable assist steering system. Your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle may have the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option. See “Active Steering” under Steering on page 5‑11. This message displays if a problem is detected with the speed variable assist steering system or the Active Steering system. When this message is displayed, you may notice that the effort required to steer the vehicle increases or feels heavier, but you will still be able to steer the vehicle. See Steering on page 5‑11 for more information. Have the steering system inspected by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible.

If the SERVICE STEERING SYS message appears because the Active Steering system needs service, normal power steering is still operational. However, compared to Active Steering, normal power steering requires a larger degree of steering wheel input at low vehicle speeds and a smaller degree of steering wheel input at high vehicle speeds. The center position of the steering wheel may be different. You may continue to drive your vehicle with normal power steering, but have the steering system inspected by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. If the Active Steering system needs service, the system may be operating in the Stability Secure Mode and the STABILITY SECURE MODE message will display. See Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 5‑7. When certain steering faults are present, the vehicle speed may be limited. If vehicle speed is limited, the SPEED LIMITED TO XXX message will display. See “Active Steering” under Steering on page 5‑11.

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SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS (System) This message displays when the suspension system is not operating properly. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option and the suspension system needs service, the Enhanced StabiliTrak system may be operating in the Stability Secure Mode and the STABILITY SECURE MODE message will display. See Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 5‑7 . SERVICE TIRE MONITOR This message displays if a part on the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is not working properly. The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Light on page 4‑62 . Several conditions may cause this message to appear. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6‑64 for more information. If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. See your dealer/retailer.

SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the hood open and closed switches. The switches may need to be replaced. When this message is displayed, the theft-deterrent system will still be protecting the interior of the vehicle, however, the hood area will not be protected at this time. Also, the remote start function will not work when this message appears. See your dealer/retailer for service. SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when there is a problem with the transmission. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message displays when a non-emissions related malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible.

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SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this message displays when the SBZA system has been turned off. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 3‑44 and DIC Operation and Displays on page 4‑70 for more information. SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this message displays when the SBZA system is disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in your blind zone. The sensor may be blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush. This message may also display during heavy rain or due to road spray. Your vehicle does not need service. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on page 6‑111. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 3‑44 for more information. SPEED LIMIT: XXX MPH (KM/H) This message displays when the Speed Alert has been turned on through the DIC Information Menu and the vehicle is at or above the speed limit. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 4‑70 for more information.

SPEED LIMITED TO XXX This message displays when the vehicle speed is limited to XXX, mph in English mode and km/h in Metric mode, because the vehicle detects a problem in the steering, stability control, or suspension system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. STABILITY COMPETITIVE MODE If your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option, this message displays when the Competitive Mode for stability control has been turned on using the TC (traction control) button. See Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 5‑7 for more information. When the Enhanced StabiliTrak Competitive Mode has been activated, traction control operates in competitive mode and cannot be turned off. Also, the Active Steering and the Magnetic Ride Control systems operate in the Performance Mode. For more information, see “Active Steering and Magnetic Ride Control” in the Index in the Navigation manual.

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STABILITY SECURE MODE If your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option, this message displays when the stability control system is in the secure mode. Stability Secure Mode is set automatically when certain system faults or vehicle conditions are detected. When the Stability Secure Mode is activated, the stability control system will not respond to driver requests to change the stability mode until the next ignition cycle or until the vehicle condition or fault is returned to normal. See Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 5‑7 for more information. STABILITY SYS (System) ACTIVE This message displays any time the StabiliTrak system or Enhanced StabiliTrak system is actively assisting with directional control of the vehicle. Slippery road conditions may exist when this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. This message may stay on for a few seconds after StabiliTrak stops assisting with directional control of the vehicle. See StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑6 or Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 5‑7 for more information.

STABILITY SYS (System) NOT READY This message displays if the StabiliTrak system is not ready. Two conditions may cause this message to display:

The vehicle needs to be driven in a straight line until the sensors are centered. Once the sensors are centered, the StabiliTrak system is ready and the STABILITY SYS READY message displays. The system needs to warm up. This may occur when first starting your vehicle and driving away during cold winter weather. This is normal. To acknowledge this message, press the reset button.

The StabiliTrak performance is affected until the STABILITY SYS READY message is displayed in the DIC. See StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑6 for more information. STABILITY SYS (System) OFF This message displays any time StabiliTrak or Enhanced StabiliTrak is turned off using the TC (traction control) on/off button. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9 and “Enhanced StabiliTrak and Traction Control Mode Selection” under Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 5‑7 for more information. When this message has been displayed, StabiliTrak or Enhanced StabiliTrak is no longer available to assist

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with directional control of the vehicle. Adjust your driving accordingly. See StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑6 or Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 5‑7 for more information. STABILITY SYS (System) READY This message displays any time StabiliTrak is turned back on using the TC (traction control) on/off button. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9 for more information. When this message has been displayed, StabiliTrak is ready to assist with directional control of the vehicle, if needed. See StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑6 for more information. STABILITY TOURING MODE If your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option, this message displays when the Stability Touring Mode is re-activated by using the traction control button after:

. Driving in the Stability Competitive Mode.

The stability control system is turned off by the driver.

This message may also display after exiting STABILITY SECURE MODE when certain system faults or vehicle conditions have been cleared. See Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 5‑7.

STARTING DISABLED THEFT PROBLEM This message displays when incorrect conditions exist within the theft-deterrent system. See your dealer/retailer for service. STARTING DISABLED THROTTLE PROBLEM This message displays when your vehicle's throttle system is not functioning properly. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. THEFT ATTEMPTED

This symbol appears with this message.

This message displays if the theft-deterrent system has detected a break-in attempt while you were away from your vehicle.

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TRUNK OPEN

This symbol appears with this message.

This message displays when the trunk is not closed completely. Make sure that the trunk is closed completely. TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a chime sounds if a turn signal is left on for about 1 mile (1.6 km). Turn off the turn signal.

TRACTION ACTIVE This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is actively limiting wheel spin. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. The message stays on for a few seconds after the TCS stops limiting wheel spin. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9
for more information. TRANS (Transmission) HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you can damage the transmission. This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by your warranty. Do not drive your vehicle with overheated transmission fluid or while the transmission temperature warning is displayed. This message displays when the transmission fluid in your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until the transmission cools down or until this message is removed.

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Other Messages Here are more messages that you can receive on your Driver Information Center (DIC). To acknowledge a message and read another message that may have come on at the same time, press the reset button.

. ACCESSORY ACTIVE

See Ignition Positions on page 3‑26.

. KNOWN FOB

See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 3‑5 .

. MAX # FOBS LEARNED

See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 3‑5 .

. OFF/ACC (Accessory) TO LEARN

See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 3‑5 .

. READY FOR FOB X

See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 3‑5 .

. SHIFT TO PARK

See Starting the Engine on page 3‑27 and Shifting Into Park on page 3‑34.

. WAIT XX MIN (Minutes)

See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 3‑5 .

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Audio System(s) Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with its features.

{ WARNING:

Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving.

This system provides access to many audio and non audio listings.

To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked:

. Become familiar with the operation and controls of

the audio system.

. Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset

radio stations.

For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 5‑2 . Notice: Contact your dealer/retailer before adding any equipment. Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle's engine, radio, or other systems, and could damage them. Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone equipment. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 3‑26 for more information.

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Setting the Clock To adjust the time:

1. Press w ,located on the radio, to enter the

main menu.

2. Turn w until SET CLOCK displays. 3. Press w to select SET CLOCK. 4. Turn w to adjust the time. 5. Press w to update the time and VEHICLE TIME

UPDATED displays.

To adjust the date:

1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until SET DATE displays. 3. Press w to select SET DATE. 4. Turn w to adjust the date. 5. Press w to update the date and VEHICLE DATE

UPDATED displays.

Radio(s)

Radio with CD shown, Radio with Six-Disc CD similar Playing the Radio O (Power): Press to turn the system on and off. n (Volume) : Turn to increase or to decrease the volume. SRCE (Source) : Press to select between the radio or the CD player.

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Finding a Station BAND : Press to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1
or XM2. w (Tune): Turn to select radio stations. © ¨ (Seek): Press to go to the previous or next station and stay there. The radio only seeks stations with a strong signal in the selected band, and the sound mutes while seeking. © ¨ (Scan): Press to scan stations or preset stations. The radio only scans stations with a strong signal in the selected band. To scan stations: 1. Press and release © or ¨, SCAN displays. The radio goes to a station, plays for five seconds, then goes to the next station.

2. Press and release © or ¨ again to stop

scanning.

Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has RDS features that are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS:

. Stations can be selected based on programming . Stations with traffic announcements can be

selected

. Announcements concerning local and national

emergencies can be received.

. Messages display from radio stations.

RDS relies on receiving specific information from radio stations and only works when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly. Contact the radio station if this happens. When the radio is tuned to an RDS station, the station name or call letters display instead of the frequency. RDS stations can also provide the time of day, a program type (PTY) for current programming, and the name of the program being broadcast.

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To scan preset stations: 1. Press and hold © or ¨ for more than

two seconds until a beep sounds and PSCAN displays. The radio goes to the first preset station, plays for five seconds, then goes to the next preset station.

2. Press and release © or ¨ to stop scanning. A LOCAL/DISTANT Selection: The radio can be set to search for local stations or stations that are further away for a larger selection. To select between LOCAL or DISTANT: 1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until SEEK LOCAL or SEEK DISTANT

displays.

3. Press w to select either LOCAL or DISTANT. 4. Press F6 to exit the display. To return to the

original display, repeatedly press F6 or wait for the display to time out.

To search for stations, press © or ¨. If the system is set to LOCAL, SEEK displays and seeks to stations only with strong signals. If the system is set to DISTANT, D-SEEK displays and seeks to stations with weak and strong signals. This feature does not function with the XM™ radio stations. 4 (Information): Press while in XM mode to retrieve three different categories of information related to the current song or channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY. To view this information:

1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until INFO displays. 3. Press w to select INFO. The display changes to

show the additional XM information.

4. Press F6 to exit the display. To return to the

original display, repeatedly press F6 or wait for the display to time out.

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Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, six AM, six XM1 and six XM2), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons. To program preset stations:

1. Tune to a station and select the equalization, DSP,

or PTY (program type) setting if desired. 2. Press and hold one of the six numbered

pushbuttons for two seconds until a beep sounds. The set preset station number displays above the set pushbutton. If the numbered pushbutton is pressed for less then two seconds, the radio tunes to the station set to that pushbutton.

3. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

AUTOSTORE PRESETS : When Autostore is used, the radio automatically searches the selected band and stores the six radio stations with the strongest signal. The stations are stored by signal strength, not sequential order. This feature does not function with XM radio stations. To program autostore presets:

1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until AUTOSTORE PRESETS displays.

3. Press w to select AUTOSTORE PRESETS. The radio begins searching and AUTOSTORE displays.

4. Press F6 to exit the display. To return to the

original display, repeatedly press F6 or wait for the display to time out.

The radio presets do not have to be reset when the vehicle is started, or when the battery power is removed. PRESETS HOME/AWAY : This feature stores two different kinds of station presets. HOME can be used for local stations and AWAY for stations outside of the local broadcasting area. This feature does not function with the XM radio stations. To set preset stations for home and away:

1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until PRESETS HOME/AWAY displays. 3. Press w to select HOME or AWAY. 4. Press F6 to exit the display. To return to the

original display, repeatedly press F6 or wait for the display to time out.

5. Follow the steps for programming presets or

autostore presets.

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Adjusting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) To adjust the bass, midrange, and treble: 1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until BASS-MID-TREBLE displays. 3. Press w to enter the tone settings. 4. Press w to scroll through the settings. 5. Turn w to increase or to decrease the bass,

midrange, or treble. If a station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble.

6. Press w to set the adjustment. 7. Press F6 to exit the display. To return to the

original display, repeatedly press F6 or wait for the display to time out.

AUDIO EQUALIZER : Use this feature to choose one of the following customized equalization settings.

. EQ0 (Normal) . EQ1 (Pop) . EQ2 (Rock) . EQ3 (Jazz) . EQ4 (Talk) . EQ5 (Country)

To choose an equalization setting:

1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until EQUALIZER displays. 3. Press w to set the equalization setting and the

equalization setting displays.

4. Press F6 to exit the display. To return to the

original display, repeatedly press F6 or wait for the display to time out.

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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) To adjust the balance or fade:

1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until BALANCE‐FADER displays. 3. Press w to enter the settings. 4. Press w to scroll to BALANCE or FADER. 5. Turn w to adjust the BALANCE to the right or

the left speakers and the FADER to the front or the rear speakers.

6. Press w to set the adjustment. 7. Press F6 to exit the display. To return to the

original display, repeatedly press F6 or wait for the display to time out.

EQ0 does not display while in this mode.

RDS Messages ALERT : Displays when local or national emergency announcements are received. If the radio tunes to a related network station for the announcement, it returns to the original station when the announcement ends. The announcement should be heard even if the volume is low or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, it will stop playing during the announcement.

The RDS alert feature is not supported by all RDS radio stations. The RDS alert feature cannot be turned off.

. Alert is not affected by tests of the emergency

broadcast system.

Displays if the current RDS station has a message. The message displays the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message does not display, parts of the message appear every three seconds until the message is completed. MSG disappears from the display once the completed message has displayed.

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MSG (Message) : Displays if the current RDS station has a message. The message can display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message does not display, parts of the message appear every three seconds until the message is completed. MSG disappears from the display once the completed message has displayed. To display the last message:

1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until RECALL RDS MESSAGE displays. 3. Press w and the message displays.

Once the message displays, MSG disappears from the display until another new message is received. TP (Traffic Program) : Displays when the radio detects a signal from an RDS station that has traffic announcement broadcast capability.

TA (Traffic Announcement) : Displays when the feature is turned on and allows the radio to automatically seek radio stations that broadcast traffic announcements.

If the current radio station broadcasts traffic announcements the station will not change. If the current radio station does not broadcast traffic announcements, the radio seeks to the first station that does. If the radio cannot find a station that broadcasts traffic announcements, No Traffic displays. If a CD is playing and the previous radio station broadcasts traffic announcements, the radio interrupts the CD for the traffic announcement.

To turn TA on or off:

1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until TRAFFIC ANNOUNCE displays. 3. Press w to select ON or OFF. An X appears in

the box when ON is selected.

4. Press F6 to exit the display. To return to the

original display, repeatedly press F6 or wait for the display to time out.

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3. Press w to select ON or OFF. An X appears in

the box when ON is selected.

4. Press F6 to exit the display. To return to the

original display, repeatedly press F6 or wait for the display to time out.

AF (Alternate Frequency) : Alternate frequency lets the radio switch to a stronger station with the same program type. This feature does not function with XM radio stations. To turn AF on or off:

1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until ALTERNATE FREQ. displays. 3. Press w to select AF OFF, AF ON, or AF REG.

An X appears in the box when ON is selected.

4. Press F6 to exit the display. To return to the

original display, repeatedly press F6 or wait for the display to time out.

Activating Program Type (PTY) Stations (RDS and XM™) PTY lets the radio search for stations with specific types of music. When this feature is turned on, the PTYs display above the pushbuttons in place of the programmed preset stations. Not all stations support PTYs and the radio may not go to all of the stations with that music type when pressing the pushbutton. The selectable PTYs are:

. CNTRY (Country) . CLASS (Classical) . EASY JAZZ . POP TALK

To turn PTY on or off:

1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until PROGRAM TYPE MODE

displays.

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Radio Message THEFTLOCK : Displays when the THEFTLOCK® system has been activated. Take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service. XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. A service fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, contact XM at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. Radio Messages for XM Only See XM Radio Messages on page 4‑112 XM Radio Messages later in this section for further detail.

Using the Single CD Player Load a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.

The CD begins playing after it is loaded if the ignition and the radio are on. The CD starts to play where it was last stopped if it was the last selected audio source when the radio is turned on. The CD stays in the player when the ignition or radio is turned off.

. A CD can be loaded with the radio off, but it does

not start playing until the radio is turned on.

When a CD is loaded, CD displays and the CD functions display above the pushbuttons in place of the programmed preset stations. The track number displays as each new track starts to play. F1 { (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse quickly within a track. Release to resume playback. The elapsed time of the track displays. F2 | (Forward): Press and hold to advance quickly within a track. Release to resume playback. The elapsed time of the track displays.

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F3 RDM (Random) : Press to listen to the tracks in a random, rather than sequential order. RANDOM displays. Press again to turn off random play. RANDOM disappears from the display. F4 RPT (Repeat) : Press to hear a track over again. REPEAT displays. Press again to turn off repeat play. REPEAT disappears from the display. F6 DISP (Display) : Press to display the time of the track. Press again to remove the time of the track from the display. © ¨ (Seek): Press to go to the previous or next track on the CD. © ¨ (Scan): Press to listen to each track for 10 seconds. The CD goes to a track, plays for 10 seconds, then goes to the next track. Press again to stop scanning. SRCE (Source) : Press to select a source, either radio or CD. The CD must be loaded to select the source and to play. CD displays if a CD is loaded. If a CD is not loaded, the display does not change from the radio source. Z (Eject): Press to stop a CD when it is playing or to eject a CD when it is not playing. Eject can be used when the ignition and the radio are off.

Using the Six-Disc CD Changer M (Load): Press to load CDs into the CD player. This CD player holds up to six CDs. To insert one CD:

1. The ignition and the radio can be on or off. 2. Press and release M . Please Wait displays. 3. When INSERT displays, load a CD partway into

the slot, label side up. The player pulls the CD in. If the radio is on, the CD begins to play automatically. CD displays and the number of the CD and the track number displays. To insert multiple CDs:

1. The ignition and the radio can be on or off. 2. Press and hold M for two seconds. Please Wait

displays and a beep sounds.

3. When INSERT displays, load the first CD partway

into the slot, label side up, and the player pulls it in.

4. Wait until INSERT displays again to load the

next CD.

5. Repeat Step 4 until all the desired CDs are loaded.

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If the radio is on, the lased CD loaded begins to play automatically. CD displays and the number of the CD and the track number displays. F1 DISC n (Down): Press to go to the previous CD. F2 DISC m (Up): Press to go to the next CD. F3 CD REV { (Reverse): Press to go to the previous track. Press and hold to reverse quickly within the track. Release to resume playback. F4 CD FWD | (Forward): Press to go to the next track. Press and hold to advance quickly within the track. Release to resume playback. F5 MODE : Press to select from:

. NORMAL: Sets the system for normal play of the

CD(s). NORMAL does not display while in this mode.

. RPT TRCK (Repeat Track): Repeats the track

over again. RPT TRCK displays. Press F5 MODE again to turn off repeat play. RPT TRCK disappears from the display.

. RPT DISC (Repeat CD): Repeats the CD over

again. RPT DISC displays. Press F5 MODE again to turn off repeat play. RPT DISC disappears from the display.

. RDM TRCK (Random Track): Plays the tracks on

the current CD in random, rather than sequential order. RDM TRCK displays. Press F5 MODE again to turn off random play. RDM TRCK disappears from the display.

. RDM ALL (Random All CDs): Plays all of the CDs

loaded in random, rather than sequential order. RDM ALL displays. Press F5 MODE again to turn off random play. RDM ALL disappears from the display.

F6 DISP (Display) : Press to display the time of the track. Press again to display CD PLAY MODE. © ¨ (Seek): Press to go to the previous or the next track on the CD. © ¨ (Scan): Press to listen to each track for 10 seconds. The CD goes to a track, plays for 10 seconds, then goes to the next track. Press again to stop scanning. Z (Eject): Press to eject the CD that is currently playing, or press and hold to eject all of the CDs loaded. A beep sounds. Eject can be used when the ignition and the radio are off.

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Playing an MP3 CD-R Disc Radios with the MP3 feature are capable of playing an MP3 CD-R disc. For more information on how to play an MP3 CD-R disc, see Using an MP3 on page 4‑108 later in this section. Care of CDs The sound quality of the CD player can be reduced because of:

The CD‐R quality. The method of recording the CD‐R. The quality of the music that has been recorded on the CD‐R. The way the CD‐R has been handled.

Store CDs in their original cases or other protective cases and away from dust and direct sunlight. The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD may not play properly or at all. Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. To clean a CD, use a soft lint free cloth, or dampen a