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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.

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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 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.

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. 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.

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TRANS (Transmission) HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive the 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 the 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.

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.

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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 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 3‑27 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

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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 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. If XM Service needs to be reactivated, the radio will display “No Subscription Please Renew” on channel XM1. 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 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 clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water. Wipe the CD from the center to the edge.

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Care of the CD Player Use a marking pen to identify CDs, do not add labels. Do not use CD lens cleaners, they could damage the CD player. Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs, the CD player could be damaged. While using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris. If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in this section. CD Messages If the CD ejects, it could be for one of the following reasons:

The CD player is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. The road is very rough. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play. The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.

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The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. The format of the CD might not be compatible. See Using an MP3 on page 4‑108 later in this section.

. A problem may have occurred while burning

the CD. The label could be caught in the CD player.

If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. Configurable Radio Display Keys The four keys located on each side of the radio display can be configured to adjust the radio features and other non-radio related features. The configurable keys can be changed at any time. Once a feature is programmed to a key, the feature does not display when programming the remaining configurable keys.

To program the configurable radio display keys:

1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until SETUP displays. 3. Press w to enter into SETUP. 4. Turn w until CONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS

displays.

5. Press w to enter into CONFIGURE

DISPLAY KEYS.

6. Turn and then press w to select the configurable key to be changed. The currently assigned feature displays.

7. Turn w to find the feature that will be stored to

the key.

8. Press w to select the desired feature. The display updates by showing the symbol of the feature selected next to the configurable key.

9. Repeat the previous steps for each

configurable key.

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Using an MP3
MP3 CD-R Disc MP3 Format The MP3 player will only play CD-R discs. It can read and play a maximum of:

50 folders. 11 folders in depth 50 playlists 10 sessions 255 files

All folders, playlists, sessions and files over the maximum are ignored. When recording an MP3 disc, make sure that:

. Playlists use an .m3u or .wpl extension. . Standard audio and compressed audio files are not

mixed on the same disc. The disc is finalized when using multiple sessions.

File Naming Song title, artist name, and album are available for display by the radio when recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2. The song name that is displayed on the radio is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, the radio displays the file name without the file extension as the track name. Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened. Parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename do not display. Order of Play Playlists are accessed before files or folders in the root directory. CD's that have playlists play the tracks in the following order:

1. After the first track in the first playlist ends, play continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist

2. After the last track of the last playlist ends, play

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CD's that do not have playlists play the tracks in the following order:

1. The first file in the root directory plays. 2. After all files from the root directory have played,

files in the folders play.

3. After playing the last file from the last folder, play

restarts with the first file in the root directory.

Preprogrammed Playlists Preprogrammed playlists created by WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ software can be accessed, but not edited by the radio, and are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files. Root Directory The root directory is treated as a folder and displays on the radio as F1 ROOT. All compressed audio files in the root directory are accessed before folders in the root directory.

Empty Directory or Folder Empty folders and directories do not display on the radio and the system ignores them and advances to the next directory or folder that has compressed audio files in it. No Folder On a CD that only contains compressed audio files in the root directory, the next and previous folder functions do not work. The radio displays ROOT when displaying the name of the folder. On a CD that only contains playlists and compressed audio files, the next and previous folder functions search playlists first and then search compressed audio files in the root folder. The radio displays ROOT when displaying the name of the folder.

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Playing an MP3
F1 r (Previous Folder): Press to go to the first track in the previous folder. Press and hold F1 r to reverse quickly within a track. Release to resume playback. REV and the elapsed time of the track displays. Pressing F1 r while in folder random mode goes to the previous folder and plays the tracks in that folder in random order. F2 [ (Next Folder): Press to go to the first track in the next folder. Press and hold F1 r to advance quickly within a track. Release to resume playback. FWD and the elapsed time of the track displays. Pressing F2 [ while in folder random mode goes to the next folder and plays the tracks in that folder in random order.

F3 RDM (Random): Press to listen to the tracks in a random, rather than sequential order. Random can be used on the entire disc or the current folder. While in random, pressing and releasing © or ¨ goes to the previous or to the next random track.

To play the tracks on entire disc in random, press and release F3 RDM until RDM TRCK displays. Once all of the tracks in the current folder or playlist have played, the system moves on to the next folder or playlist and plays all of the tracks in random order. To play the tracks in the current folder in random, press and release F3 RDM until RDM FLDR displays. This feature does not work with playlists. To turn random off, press and release F3 RDM until NORMAL displays.

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F4 RPT (Repeat): Single tracks or folders can be repeated.

To repeat the current track, press and release F4 RPT until RPT TRCK displays. To repeat the tracks in the current folder, press and release F4 RPT until RPT FLDR displays. To turn repeat off, press and release F4 RPT until NORMAL displays.

F6 DISP (Display): Press to switch between the elapsed time of the track and the MP3 playback information. © ¨ (Seek): Press and release to go to the start of the previous track or the start of the next track. Press and hold for more than two seconds to search the previous or next tracks at two tracks per second. Release to stop searching and to play the track. © ¨ (Scan): Press to scan the tracks in each folder. The radio goes to the next track, plays for 10 seconds, then goes to the next track. Press again to stop scanning.

w (Tune): Turn to fast track reverse or advance advance through the tracks in all folders or playlists. The track number and file name displays for each track. Turning w while in random will fast track reverse or advance the tracks in sequential order. 4 (Information): Press to view the Title, Artist, Album, or Folder names. 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 MP3 information.

4. Press one of the following pushbuttons to view that

specific information.

F1 TTLE (Title): Displays the title name. F2 ATST (Artist): Displays the artist name. F3 ALBM (Album): Displays the album name. F4 FLDR (Folder): Displays the folder name.

5. 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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XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request, by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. No XM Signal: The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM™ signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal should return. Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly. Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another channel. Channel Unauth : This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your XM Subscription package. Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station was one of the presets, choose another station for that preset button. No Artist Info: No artist information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly.

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No Title Info: No song title information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No CAT Info: No category information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No Information: No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No Subscription Please Renew: XM subscription needs to be reactivated. 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. CAT Not Found: There are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working properly. XM Theftlocked: The XM receiver in the vehicle could have previously been in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message is received after having the vehicle serviced, check with your dealer. XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, this message alternates with the XM™ Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. Unknown: If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer.

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Check Antenna: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver or antenna could have a fault. Consult with your dealer. Check XM Receivr: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer. XM Not Available: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer. Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the separate Navigation System manual. Bluetooth® For vehicles with a Navigation System and Bluetooth, see the Navigation System Manual for information about how to use the Bluetooth system. For vehicles without a Navigation System, the Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth‐capable cell phone with a Hands‐Free Profile to make and receive phone calls. The system can be used while the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft). Not all phones support all functions and not all phones work with the Bluetooth system. See www.gm.com/bluetooth for more information about compatible phones.

Voice Recognition The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to interpret voice commands to control the system and dial phone numbers. For additional information say “Help” while you are in a voice recognition menu. Noise: The system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise. When to Speak: A tone sounds to indicate that the system is ready for a voice command. Wait for the tone and then speak. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice. Audio System When using the Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the the audio system volume knob during a call to change the volume level. The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls. The system maintains a minimum volume level.

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Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the Bluetooth system. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑124 for more information. b g (Push to Talk) : Press to answer incoming calls, to confirm system information, and to start voice recognition. Pairing A Bluetooth cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made using OnStar® Hands‐Free Calling, if available. Refer to the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. Pairing Information . Up to five cell phones can be paired to the

Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving.

. Pairing only needs to be completed once, unless the pairing information on the cell phone changes or the cell phone is deleted from the system.

. Only one paired cell phone can be connected to

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If multiple paired cell phones are within range of the system, the system connects to the first available paired cell phone in the order that they were first paired to the system. To connect to a different paired phone, see “Connecting to a Different Phone” later in this section.

Pairing a Phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Pair.” The system responds with instructions

and a four‐digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5.

4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you

want to pair. For help with this process, see your cell phone manufacturer's user guide.

5. Locate the device named “Your Vehicle” in the list

on the cell phone. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the PIN number that was provided in Step 3. After the PIN is successfully entered, the system prompts you to provide a name for the paired cell phone. This name will be used to indicate which phones are paired and connected to the vehicle. See “Listing All Paired and Connected Phones” later in this section for more information.

6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to pair additional

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Listing All Paired and Connected Phones The system can list all cell phones paired to it. If a paired cell phone is also connected to the vehicle, the system responds with “is connected” after that phone name. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “List.”

Deleting a Paired Phone If the phone name you want to delete is unknown, see “Listing All Paired and Connected Phones.” 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Delete.” The system asks which phone to

delete.

4. Say the name of the phone you want to delete.

Connecting to a Different Phone To connect to a different cell phone, the Bluetooth system looks for the next available cell phone in the order in which all the available cell phones were paired. Depending on which cell phone you want to connect to, you may have to use this command several times. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. 3. Say “Change phone.”

If another cell phone is found, the response will be “ is now connected.” If another cell phone is not found, the original phone remains connected.

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Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the Hands‐Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems. The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers. Store: This command will store a phone number, or a group of numbers as a name tag. Digit Store: This command allows a phone number to be stored as a name tag by entering the digits one at a time. Delete: This command is used to delete individual name tags. Delete All Name Tags: This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands Free Calling Directory and the OnStar Turn by Turn Destinations Directory. Using the “Store” Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “Store.” 3. Say the phone number or group of numbers you

want to store all at once with no pauses, then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number.

Using the “Digit Store” Command If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the last number. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “Digit Store.” 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to

store. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last digit has been entered, say “Store,” and then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number.

Using the “Delete” Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “Delete.” 3. Say the name tag you want to delete. Using the “Delete All Name Tags” Command This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands‐Free Calling Directory and the OnStar Turn‐by‐Turn Destinations Directory.

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To delete all name tags: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “Delete all name tags.” Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all stored numbers and name tags. Using the “List” Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “Directory.” 3. Say “Hands‐Free Calling.” 4. Say “List.” Making a Call Calls can be made using the following commands. Dial or Call: The dial or call command can be used interchangeably to dial a phone number or a stored name tag. Digit Dial: This command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. Re‐dial: This command is used to dial the last number used on the cell phone.

Using the “Dial” or “Call” Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 3. Say the entire number without pausing, or say the

name tag.

Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Using the “Digit Dial” Command The digit dial command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the last number. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “Digit Dial.” 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to dial.

After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last digit has been entered, say “Dial.”

Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers.

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Using the “Re‐dial” Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. After the tone, say “Re‐dial.”

Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. Press b g and begin speaking to answer the call. Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. . Press b g to answer an incoming call when

another call is active. The original call is placed on hold.

. Press b g again to return to the original call.

To ignore the incoming call, no action is required.

Three‐Way Calling Three‐way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. 1. While on a call, press b g. 2. Say “Three‐way call.” 3. Use the dial or call command to dial the number of

the third party to be called.

4. Once the call is connected, press b g to link all

callers together.

Ending a Call 1. Press b g. 2. Say “End Call.” Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them.

To mute a call, press b g, and then say “Mute call.” To cancel mute, press b g, and then say “Un‐mute call.”

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Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the Bluetooth system and the cell phone. The cell phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. The connection process can take up to two minutes after the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. Transferring Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press b g. 2. Say “Transfer Call.”

Transferring Audio to the Bluetooth System from a Cell Phone During a call with the audio on the cell phone, press b g. The audio transfers to the vehicle. If the audio does not transfer to the vehicle, use the audio transfer feature on the cell phone. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for more information.

Voice Pass-Thru Voice pass‐thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature. To access contacts stored in the cell phone: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Voice.”

The cell phone's normal prompt messages will go through their cycle according to the phone's operating instructions. Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. You can use this feature when calling a menu‐driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use.

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Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call 1. Press b g. 2. Say “Dial.” 3. Say the number or name tag to send. Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This includes all saved name tags in the phone book and phone pairing information. For information on how to delete this information, see the previou section “Deleting a Paired Phone” and the previous sections on deleting name tags. Other Information The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8‑20 for Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada information.

Radio Personalization For vehicles with a Navigation System, see the Navigation System manual supplied with the vehicle for more information on accessing the main menu and for descriptions of the menu items for the Navigation system. Accessing the Main Menu To access the main menu:

1. Press CNFG or w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w to scroll through the menu items.

The main menu consists of the following menu items: . e BASS - MID - TREBLE

x BALANCE - FADER

. e EQ EQUALIZER . H/A (HOME/AWAY) PRESETS . AUTOSTORE PRESETS . CAT CATEGORY

TA TRAFFIC ANNOUNCE

. RECALL RDS (Radio Data System) MESSAGE

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. A SEEK LOCAL/DISTANT . 8 SET CLOCK . B SET DATE

4 INFO (Information) LANG LANGUAGE

. SETUP Radio Main Menu Item Descriptions e BASS - MID (Midrange) - TREBLE: This item allows the the bass, midrange and treble features of the audio system to be adjusted. See “Setting the Tone (Bass/ Treble)” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 for more information. x BALANCE - FADER: This item allows the the balance and fader features of the audio system to be adjusted. See “Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 for more information.

e EQ (Equalizer): This item allows one of the five preset equalizations for the audio system to be selected. See “Audio Equalizer” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 for more information. H/A (Home/Away) PRESETS: This item allows either the home or away preset radio stations to be selected. See “Presets Home/Away” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 for more information. AUTOSTORE PRESETS: This item allows the radio to automatically store stations with the strongest signals as presets. See “Autostore Presets” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 for more information. CAT (Category): This item allows radio stations based on preset categories to be selected. See “Activating Program Type (PTY) Stations” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 for more information. TA (Traffic Announcement): This item allows the TA feature to be turned on and off. See “TA (Traffic Announcement)” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 for more information.

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RECALL RDS MESSAGE: This item allows the RDS radio station messages broadcast by a radio station to be viewed. See “MSG (Message)” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 for more information. A SEEK LOCAL/DISTANT: This item allows the audio system to seek only local radio stations with the strongest signal or to seek all radio stations with a strong signal in a large area. Use LOCAL while in urban areas where there are several strong radio station signals and you want to limit the number of stations to those with the strongest signals only. Use DISTANT while in rural areas where there are fewer radio station signals available. See “Local/Distant Selection” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 for more information. 8 SET CLOCK: This item allows the clock to be adjusted. See Setting the Clock on page 4‑95 for more information. B SET DATE: This item allows the date to be adjusted. See Setting the Clock on page 4‑95 for more information.

4 (Information): This item allows XM satellite radio service and CD MP3 playback information to be displayed. See “ 4 (Information)” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 for more information. LANG (Language): This item allows the language on the radio display to be changed. To change the langauge:

1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until LANGUAGE displays. 3. Press w to enter the language settings and then

turn w to scroll through the following available langauges: . ENGLISH . GERMAN FRENCH . SPANISH

JAPANESE

4. Press w to set the langauge. 5. 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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SETUP: The following submenus are available when this item is selected:

. PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU . DRIVER SELECTION . DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS . CONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS SETUP Submenu Items The following choices are available for programming. PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU This item turns the entire list of personalization features on or off, and allows a preferred setting for up to two people to be programmed. The number of available features varies depending on which options the vehicle has. A check mark appears after it when this item is on. For more information on the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU item, see Vehicle Personalization on page 3‑59. DRIVER SELECTION The following submenu displays when this item is selected:

. DRIVER 1
. DRIVER 2
. RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS . STORE DRIVER SETTINGS

For more information on the DRIVER SELECTION submenu item, see “Recalling Driver Settings” and “Storing Driver Settings” under Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 3‑75. DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS The following submenu displays when this item is selected:

. RECALL EXIT SETTINGS . STORE EXIT SETTINGS

For more information on the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenu item, see “Recalling Exit Settings” and “Storing Exit Settings” under Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 3‑75. CONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS (Base Audio System) This item allows the four configurable keys located to the left and right of the audio display to be customized. See “Configurable Radio Display Keys” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 for programming information. Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.

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Audio Steering Wheel Controls The vehicle has audio steering wheel controls and they could differ depending on the vehicle’s options.

Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. ¨ SEEK © : Press to go to the next or previous radio station with a strong signal in the selected band while listening to the radio. Press ¨ or © to go to the next or previous track while a CD is playing, SRCE (Source): Press to select between AM, FM, XM™, or CD. SCAN: Press and hold to scan radio stations, the radio goes to the next strongest station in the selected band, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press SCAN again to stop scanning. y z (Previous/Next): Press to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a favorite while listening to the radio. Press y or z to go to the next or previous track while a CD is playing.

+ e − (Volume): Press to increase or to decrease the volume.

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b g (Mute/Voice Recognition): Press and release to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press and release again to turn the sound on.

For vehicles with a navigation system, press and hold b g for two seconds to initiate speech recognition. See “Voice Recognition” in the Navigation System manual for more information. For vehicles with a navigation system and OnStar®, press and hold b g for two seconds and then say “OnStar” to interact with the OnStar system. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. For vehicles with a navigation system and Bluetooth®, see the Navigation System manual for more information. For vehicles without a navigation system, and with OnStar or Bluetooth, press and hold b g for two seconds to interact with the Bluetooth or system OnStar. See Bluetooth® on page 4‑113, or the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information about these features.

Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels during the day, and then reduce these levels during the night. Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception. When this happens, try reducing the treble on the radio. FM Stereo FM signals only reach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can occur, especially around tall buildings or hills, causing the sound to fade in and out.

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XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause loss of the XM signal for a period of time. Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference with the vehicle's radio. This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone's battery, or simply having the phone on. This interference causes an increased level of static while listening to the radio. If static is received while listening to the radio, unplug the cellular phone and turn it off. Backglass Antenna The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger, located in the rear window. Make sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with radio reception. For proper radio reception, the antenna connector needs to be properly attached to the post on the glass.

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If a cellular telephone antenna needs to be attached to the glass, make sure that the grid lines for the AM-FM antenna are not damaged. There is enough space between the grid lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering with radio reception. Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window can damage the rear window antenna and/or the rear window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not clear the inside rear window with sharp objects. Notice: Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic film. The metallic film in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception. Any damage caused to your backglass antenna due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof or the rear of the vehicle. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear radio reception.

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Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Braking in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Enhanced StabiliTrak® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Driving at Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Before Leaving on a Long Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice,

or Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Loading the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Towing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31

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Drunk Driving

{ WARNING:

Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink.

Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, and attentiveness.

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle

Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑14.

{ WARNING:

Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready. In addition: . Allow enough following distance between

you and the driver in front of you. Focus on the task of driving.

Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life.

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Control of a Vehicle The following three systems help to control the vehicle while driving — brakes, steering, and accelerator. At times, as when driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. Meaning, you can lose control of the vehicle. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9 and StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑6 or Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 5‑7. Adding non‐dealer/non‐retailer accessories can affect vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 6‑4.

Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, more than 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with about 250,000 people injured. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord, or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking — driver or passenger — is in a crash, that person's chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking.

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Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 4‑58. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three‐fourths of a second. But that is only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs, and frustration. But even in three‐fourths of a second, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m (66 feet). That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between the vehicle and others is important. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road, whether it is pavement or gravel; the condition of the road, whether it is wet, dry, or icy; tire tread; the condition of the brakes; the weight of the vehicle; and the amount of brake force applied.

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts, heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking, rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot of heavy braking. Keeping pace with the traffic and allowing realistic following distances eliminates a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. If the brakes are pumped, the pedal could get harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will still be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. Adding non‐dealer/non‐retailer accessories can affect vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 6‑4.

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Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on, and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a little. This is normal.

If there is a problem with ABS, this warning light stays on. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 4‑59 .

Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel.

ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could. This can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let antilock work. The antilock pump or motor might be heard operating and the brake pedal might be felt to pulsate , but this is normal.

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Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help more than even the very best braking. Brake Assist This vehicle has a Brake Assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle. The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until the ABS activates. Minor brake pedal pulsations or pedal movement during this time is normal and the driver should continue to apply the brake pedal as the driving situation dictates The Brake Assist feature will automatically disengage when the brake pedal is released or brake pedal pressure is quickly decreased.

StabiliTrak® System The vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak. It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. If the vehicle has all‐wheel‐drive and has Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak, see Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 5‑7. StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses a discrepancy between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling. StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle's brakes to help steer the vehicle in the intended direction. When the system activates, a STABILITY SYS ACTIVE message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 . A noise may be heard or a vibration felt in the brake pedal. This is normal. Continue to steer the vehicle in the intended direction. If there is a problem detected with StabiliTrak, a SERVICE STABILITY SYS message will be displayed on the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 . When this message is displayed, the system is not operational. Driving should be adjusted accordingly.

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StabiliTrak comes on automatically whenever the vehicle is started. To help assist with directional control of the vehicle, always leave the system on. StabiliTrak can be turned off, however, by using the Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak button. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9. If cruise control is being used when StabiliTrak activates, it will automatically disengage. Cruise control may be reengaged when road conditions allow. See Cruise Control on page 4‑12 or Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4‑15 for more information. Enhanced StabiliTrak® All‐wheel‐drive (AWD) vehicles with the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option have an enhanced computer controlled vehicle stability system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. This system coordinates automatic control of the Active Steering System, the Magnetic Ride Control Suspension System, and the Brake Control System for better vehicle performance. During extreme cold temperature conditions, the active steering function may be temporarily disabled which may cause the steering wheel to be offset from the center position while driving straight. This is normal operation and the vehicle is safe to drive in these cases.

Stability control activates when the computer senses a difference between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling. Stability control automatically adjusts the front road wheel steering angle, modifies the suspension stiffness, and selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle’s brakes to help maintain directional control of the vehicle. When the system activates, a STABILITY SYS ACTIVE message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 . It is normal to hear a noise or feel vibration in the brake pedal when the system is working. Continue to steer the vehicle in the intended direction. If cruise control is engaged when Enhanced StabiliTrak activates, the cruise control will automatically disengage. Re-engage cruise control when road conditions allow. See Cruise Control on page 4‑12 , or Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4‑15
for more information. Enhanced StabiliTrak comes on automatically in the Stability Touring Mode, when the vehicle is started. The Stability Touring Mode is recommended for normal driving.

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To assist with directional control of the vehicle, always leave the system on. Stability control can be turned off however, by using the TC button. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9 . The STABILITY SYS OFF message will be displayed on the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76. If there is a problem detected with Enhanced StabiliTrak, the SERVICE STABILITY SYS message will be displayed on the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 . When this message is displayed, the system is not operating. Driving should be adjusted accordingly. When certain faults or vehicle conditions are detected, the Stability control will automatically go into a secure mode and the STABILITY SECURE MODE message will be displayed on the DIC. 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. When the Stability Secure Mode is activated, other messages may be displayed, such as SERVICE STEERING SYS, SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS or CHECK TIRE PRESSURE on the DIC. When the Stability Secure Mode is activated, a larger degree of steering wheel input at low vehicle speeds and a smaller degree of steering wheel input at high vehicle speeds may be required. Stability Secure

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Mode will be activated if a compact spare tire is being used. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76
and Compact Spare Tire on page 6‑105. Persistent operation of the vehicle in the STABILITY SECURE MODE may be an indication that the vehicle needs to be serviced by your dealer. When certain faults are present, the vehicle’s speed may be limited and the SPEED LIMITED TO XXX message will be displayed on the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 . When the vehicle’s speed is limited, other messages may be displayed, such as SERVICE STABILITY SYS, SERVICE STEERING SYS or SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS on the DIC. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Enhanced StabiliTrak and Traction Control Mode Selection Enhanced StabiliTrak can be operated in Touring Mode. It can also be turned off. The TC button is used to change stability control modes (Touring or Off) as well as to turn traction control on or off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9 . The following information describes the operation of the TC button for changing Traction Control and Stability Control Modes.

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When the vehicle is started, Stability control comes on automatically in the Stability Touring Mode.

To change from Stability Touring Mode to Stability Off Mode, press and hold the TC button until the STABILITY SYS OFF message is displayed on the DIC. To change from Stability Off Mode to Stability Touring Mode, press and release the TC button and the STABILITY TOURING MODE message will be displayed on the DIC. To turn traction control off while in the Stability Touring Mode, press and release the TC button and the traction control system warning light will come on. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9 . To turn traction control on while in the Stability Touring Mode, press and release the TC button and the traction control system warning light will turn off.

Traction Control System (TCS) The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. On a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, the system operates if it senses that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. On an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle, the system will operate if it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system brakes the spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. The system may be heard or felt while it is working, but this is normal.

This warning light comes on if there is a problem with TCS.

See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 4‑60 . When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.

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TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, the system should always be left on, but TCS can be turned off if needed. Notice: Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off. The vehicle's driveline could be damaged. When TCS is turned off on a vehicle with AWD, the system may still be working. This is normal and necessary with the hardware on the vehicle. It may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required. See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 5‑23 and If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 5‑22 for more information. See Winter Driving on page 5‑20 for information on using TCS when driving in snowy or icy conditions.

To turn the system off, press the TCS/StabiliTrak button located near the shift lever.