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regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑48.
7. Before placing a child in the
child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it.
4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way
out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor.
5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5.
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Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3‑47
In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑34 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5‑17 for more information, including important safety information. A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.{ WARNING
A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the front passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off.
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Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑34 for additional information.
If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑48 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑48 for top tether anchor locations.
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Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it
will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5‑17.
2. Put the child restraint on
the seat.
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
4. Push the latch plate into the
buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle, so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.
5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way
out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor.
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7. Before placing a child in the
child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.
If the airbag is off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, see “If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint” under Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑34. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position.
6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6.
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Storage
Storage Compartments
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-3Additional Storage Features
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Cargo ManagementSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4Storage
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Storage Compartments
Instrument Panel Storage
To access, push on the cover and release.
If equipped with storage behind the climate control system, touch the bottom of the climate control system panel to automatically open. There is a USB port inside. See Portable Audio Devices on page 1‑16. Keep the storage area closed when not in use. Touch the bottom of the climate control system panel again to close.
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Storage
Glove Box
Cupholders
To open, touch the button. The glove box has a compact disc player and MP3 connection inside.
Front
Pull the armrest down to access.
Rear
Push and release on the passenger side of the cover to open.
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Armrest Storage
Center Console Storage
Storage
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Front
Push the button and lift to access the storage area.
Rear
Pull the armrest down and pull up on the lever to access the storage area.
Push the cover forward to access. To close, push the cover again and release.
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Storage
There is storage in the rear of the center console; lift the cover to access. The center console has a storage area in the rear of the console. Press and release the door to access. Push the door to close. There is a power outlet inside the storage areas. See Power Outlets on page 5‑6.
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Tie-Downs
Cargo Management System
The cargo tie-downs can be used to secure small loads and the convenience net. See Convenience Net on page 4‑4, if equipped.
To open the cargo management system, push down on the rear of the handle, then lift the handle up.
Convenience Net The vehicle may have a convenience net in the trunk. The net is attached to the cargo tie-downs. Put small loads behind the net. It can also be positioned into an envelope to hold smaller items inside. Do not use the net for heavy loads.
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Instruments and Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 5-3
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . 5-15Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . 5-16
Passenger Airbag StatusIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Charging System Light . . . . . . 5-18
MalfunctionIndicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Brake System Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Electric Parking Brake
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Service Electric Parking Brake
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
StabiliTrak® OFF Light . . . . . . . 5-23
Traction Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light . . . . 5-24
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-25
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 5-25
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . 5-26Adaptive Forward Lighting
(AFL) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . 5-27Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . 5-30Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Battery Voltage and ChargingMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Brake System Messages . . . . 5-35
Compass Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-35
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-36
Engine Cooling SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . 5-37
Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-37
Fuel System Messages . . . . . . 5-37
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-38
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Object Detection SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Ride Control System
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
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Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-42
Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-42
Starting the VehicleMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-43
Vehicle ReminderMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-44
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-44
Window Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 5-44
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . 5-50
Universal Remote SystemProgramming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
Universal Remote System
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Steering Wheel Controls
Press the control to move the tilt and telescoping steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. g (Push to Talk): For vehicles with OnStar® or a Bluetooth system, press to talk or interact with those systems. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1 or “Bluetooth” in the separate infotainment manual.
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c (End Call): Press to decline an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system.
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r or q (Next or Previous Favorite): Press to go to the next or previous favorite radio station or CD/MP3 track. x + or x − (Volume): Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Heated Steering Wheel
Horn Press a on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. HI: Use for fast wipes. LO: Use for slow wipes.
S or T (Previous or Next): Press to go to the previous or next menu option. y or z (Next or Previous): Press the five-way control up or down to go to the next or previous selection. SEL (Select): Press to select a highlighted menu option.
( (Heated Steering Wheel): For vehicles equipped with a heated steering wheel, press to turn on or off. A light next to the button displays when the feature is turned on. The steering wheel takes about three minutes to start heating.
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INT: (Intermittent Wipes): Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. 8 (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and windshield before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10‑22. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
Wiper Parking If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they will immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshield. If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers are performing wipes due to windshield washing, the wipers continue to run until they reach the base of the windshield. Rainsense™ For vehicles with Rainsense, a sensor near the top center of the windshield detects the amount of water on the windshield and controls the frequency of the windshield wiper. Keep this area of the windshield clear of debris to allow for best system performance. INT (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity Control): Move the windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn the x INT band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity.
Turn the band up for more sensitivity to moisture. Turn the band down for less sensitivity to moisture.
. Move the windshield wiper lever
out of the INT position to deactivate Rainsense.
Wiper Arm Assembly Protection When using an automatic car wash, move the windshield wiper lever to OFF. This disables the automatic Rainsense windshield wipers. With Rainsense, if the transmission is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is very slow, the wipers will automatically stop at the base of the windshield.
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The wiper operations return to normal when the transmission is no longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has increased. n L (Windshield Washer): Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. The wipers will continue until the lever is released or the maximum wash time is reached. When the windshield wiper lever is released, additional wipes may occur depending on how long the windshield washer had been activated. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑17 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
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In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.
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Compass The vehicle may have a compass display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). The compass receives its heading and other information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak®, and vehicle speed information. The compass system is designed to operate for a certain number of miles or degrees of turn before needing a signal from the GPS satellites. When the compass display shows CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance in an open area where it can receive a GPS signal. The compass system will automatically determine when a GPS signal is restored and provide a heading again. See Compass Messages on page 5‑35 for the messages that may be displayed for the compass.
Clock The infotainment system controls are used to access the time and date settings through the menu system. See “Home Page” under Infotainment in the infotainment manual for information about how to use the menu system. Setting the Time To set the time: 1. From the Home Page, press the
SETTINGS screen button and press Time and Date.
2. Press Set Time and press + or −
to increase or decrease hours, minutes, and AM or PM. Press 12Hr or 24Hr for 12 or 24 hour clock.
3. Press } to go back to the
previous menu.
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To set the date: 1. Press the SETTINGS screen
button and press Time and Date. 2. Press Set Date and press + or −
to increase or decrease month, day, or year.
3. Press } to go back to the
previous menu.
To set the clock display: 1. Press the SETTINGS screen
button and press Time and Date.
2. Press Clock Display and press
OFF or ON to turn the clock display off or on.
3. Press } to go back to the
previous menu.
Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has three accessory power outlets:
Inside the front storage area below the climate control system. Inside the center console. . On the rear of the center
console.
Lift the cover to access the accessory power outlet. Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses. If a problem is experienced, see your dealer. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9‑65. Notice: Hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. The
power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only, such as cell phone charge cords. Power Outlet 110 Volt Alternating Current The vehicle may have a power outlet on the rear of the center console. It can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts.
An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use. The light comes on when the ignition is in ON/RUN and equipment requiring
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less than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet, and no system fault is detected. The indicator light does not come on when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or if the equipment is not fully seated into the outlet. If equipment is connected using more than 150 watts or a system fault is detected, a protection circuit shuts off the power supply and the indicator light turns off. To reset the circuit, unplug the item and plug it back in or turn the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) off and then back on. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑19. The power restarts when equipment using 150 watts or less is plugged into the outlet and a system fault is not detected.
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The power outlet is not designed for and may not work properly, if the following are plugged in: . Equipment with high initial peak
wattage such as: compressor-driven refrigerators and electric power tools.
. Other equipment requiring an extremely stable power supply such as: microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.
Cigarette Lighter For vehicles with cigarette lighters, they are located under the climate control system inside the storage area and on the rear of the center console. To activate the cigarette lighter, push it into the heating element and let go. The lighter pops out when it is ready to be used. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not let the lighter back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating can occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating.
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Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges 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 gauges could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working.
Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Often gauges 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 gauges shows there may 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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English Base Cluster Shown, Metric Similar
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English Uplevel Balanced Cluster Shown, Metric Similar
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Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster There are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: Simple, Performance, Balanced, or Enhanced.
Simple Configuration
The Simple configuration has one interactive display zone in the center.
Performance Configuration
The Performance configuration has two interactive display zones: one in the center of the speedometer and one in the lower left of the cluster screen.
Balanced Configuration The Balanced configuration has three interactive display zones: one in the center of each of the gauges.
Enhanced Configuration
The Enhanced configuration has three interactive display zones.
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Use the five-way control on the right side of the steering wheel to move between the different display zones and scroll through the different displays. To change the cluster configuration: 1. Find the Settings page in one of the interactive display zones on the cluster.
2. Press SEL to enter the
Settings menu.
3. Scroll down to highlight Display
Layout. Then press SEL to select it.
4. Each layout in the menu is
represented by a small preview image of the display layout. Scroll up or down and highlight the selection. Press SEL to select the desired cluster configuration.
5. Exit the Display Layout menu by
pressing S.
Cluster Application Displays The cluster can display information regarding Navigation, Audio, and Phone.
Navigation If there is no active route, a compass will be displayed. If there is an active route, press SEL to end route guidance or turn the voice prompts on or off.
Audio While the Audio application page is displayed, press SEL to enter the Audio menu. In the Audio menu, search for music or change the audio source.
Phone While the Phone application page is displayed, press SEL to enter the Phone menu. In the Phone menu, if there is no active phone call, view recent calls or scroll through contacts. If there is an active call, mute the phone or switch to handset operation.
Cluster Settings Menu To enter the cluster settings menu: 1. Use the five-way control on the right side of the steering wheel to find the Settings page in one of the interactive display zones on the cluster.
2. Press SEL on the center of the
five-way control to enter the Settings menu.
Units: Press SEL while Units is highlighted to enter the Unit menu. Choose English or metric units by pressing SEL while the desired item is highlighted. A checkmark will be displayed next to the selected item. Info Pages: Press SEL while Info Pages is highlighted to select the items to be displayed in the DIC info displays. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27.
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Fuel Gauge
Base Level
Display Layout: Press SEL while Display Layout is highlighted to change the configuration of the uplevel cluster. See “Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster” earlier in this section. Open Source Software: Press SEL while Open Source Software is highlighted to display open source software information.
Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. If the vehicle needs a new cluster installed, the new odometer is set to the mileage of the old odometer. If this is not
possible, it is set at zero and a label is put on the driver door to show the old mileage reading.
Trip Odometer The trip odometer can show how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset. The trip odometer is accessed and reset through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27.
Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: If the engine is operated with the tachometer in the shaded warning area, the vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area.
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Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel
pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up. The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on, and goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off.
Uplevel Balanced Configuration,
Uplevel Simple and Enhanced
Performance Similar
Configurations
When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank. There is an arrow near the fuel gauge pointing to the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. When the indicator nears empty, the low fuel light comes on. There still is a little fuel left, but the vehicle should be refueled soon.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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This gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine. While driving under normal operating conditions, if the needle moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. Pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Safety Belt Reminders
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster.
Uplevel Balanced Configuration
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on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle may continue several times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the driver safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a passenger safety belt reminder light near the passenger airbag status indicator. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑34.
When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind passengers to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled.
This cycle continues several times if the passenger remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. 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.
Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), passenger sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System
(Sedan) on page 3‑24 or Airbag System (Professional Vehicle) on page 3‑24.
The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately.
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without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away.
If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System Messages on page 5‑42.
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑34 for important safety information. The passenger airbag status indicator is in the overhead console.
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When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or the on or off symbol, to let you know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag.
If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag are allowed to inflate. 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 front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag. 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 for service.
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have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑16 for more information, including important safety information.
Charging System Light
On some vehicles the charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show the light is working. It should go out when the engine is started. For vehicles with a reconfigurable cluster, this light may not come on when the ignition is turned on.
If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. When this light comes on, the Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays a message. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5‑34. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors the operation of the vehicle to ensure emissions are at acceptable levels, helping to maintain a clean environment. The malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the vehicle is placed in
Service Only Mode, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Ignition Positions on page 9‑15.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and diagnosis and service might be 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 also assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.
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Notice: If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle 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 10‑3.
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. To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: . Reduce vehicle speed. . Avoid hard accelerations. . Avoid steep uphill grades.
If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.
If the light continues to flash, stop and park the vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer 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. The following may correct an emission control system malfunction: . Make sure the capless funnel adapter is removed, if fuel has been added to the vehicle using the capless funnel adapter. See “Filling the Tank With a Portable Gas Can” under Filling the Tank on page 9‑57. The diagnostic system can detect if the adapter has been left installed in the vehicle, allowing fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the adapter removed should turn off the light.
. Check that good quality fuel is used. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and may cause stalling after start-up,
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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 may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Recommended Fuel on page 9‑55. If none of the above have made the light turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle. The dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Depending on where you live, your vehicle may be required to participate in an emission control system inspection and maintenance program. For the inspection, the
emission system test equipment will likely connect to the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC).
The DLC is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. See your dealer if assistance is needed. The vehicle may not pass inspection if:
The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if the vehicle is placed in Service Only Mode and the malfunction indicator lamp does not come on. See your dealer for assistance in verifying proper operation of the malfunction indicator lamp.
The OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or 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 can prepare the vehicle for inspection.
Brake System Warning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the
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This light comes on briefly when the vehicle 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. If the light comes on and stays on, there is a base brake problem.
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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.
Electric Parking Brake Light
flashing after the parking brake is released, or while driving, there is a problem with the electric parking brake system or another system. A message may also display in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Brake System Messages on page 5‑35. If the light does not come on, or remains flashing, see your dealer.
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The parking brake status light comes on when the parking brake is applied. If the light continues
On some vehicles the service electric parking brake light should come on briefly when the vehicle is in ON/RUN. If it does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. For
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vehicles with the reconfigurable cluster, this light may not come on when the vehicle is in ON/RUN. If this light stays on, there is a problem with a system on the vehicle that is causing the parking brake system to work at a reduced level. The vehicle can still be driven, but should be taken to a dealer as soon as possible. See Electric Parking Brake on page 9‑26. If a message displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC), see Brake System Messages on page 5‑35.
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
This light comes on briefly when the engine is started.
If the light does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn off the vehicle. 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. A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady. If the ABS light is the only light on, the vehicle has regular brakes, but the antilock brakes are not functioning. If both the ABS and the brake system warning light are on, the vehicle's antilock brakes are not functioning and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See your dealer for service.
See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑20 and Brake System Messages on page 5‑35.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
For some vehicles with the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system, this light briefly comes on amber while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then turns off. For vehicles with the reconfigurable cluster, this light may not come on when starting the vehicle. This light comes on green when the system is on and ready to operate. When the system determines that
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the vehicle is leaving its lane without using the turn signal, this light will change to amber and flash. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9‑53.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Warning Light
For vehicles with the Forward Collision Alert system, this light in the Driver Information Center (DIC) of the base cluster displays green when a vehicle is detected ahead. This light will display amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9‑47.
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If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not limited. Adjust driving accordingly. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑28 and StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑29.
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then turns off. For vehicles with a reconfigurable cluster, this light is located in the display area and it may not come on when the ignition is turned on. The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak button. This light and the StabiliTrak OFF light come on when StabiliTrak is turned off.
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light comes on when the StabiliTrak system is turned off. If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction Control System (TCS) is also off. If the TCS is off, the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak systems and the warning light turns off.
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See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑28 and StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑29.
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
The StabiliTrak or Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS, and potentially the StabiliTrak system have been disabled. A DIC message may display. Check the DIC messages to determine which
feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires service. If the indicator/warning light is on and flashing, the TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system is actively working. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑29 and Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑28.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
On some vehicles this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator
light goes off. For vehicles with the reconfigurable cluster, this light may not come on when starting the vehicle. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could cause the vehicle to overheat. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑14. The vehicle's engine could be damaged, and it might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never drive with the engine coolant temperature warning light on. The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the engine has overheated. If this happens pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑14.
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Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS.
When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire pressure message may also display. See Tire Messages on page 5‑42. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑41.
When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑44.
low can also damage the
Engine Oil Pressure Light Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil.
The oil pressure light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system problem. See your dealer.
Low Fuel Warning Light
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This light is located near the fuel gauge and comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on as a check to show it is working. For vehicles with a reconfigurable cluster, this light is located in the display area and it may not come on when the ignition is turned on. It also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. The light turns off when fuel is added. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced.
Security Light
For vehicles with the reconfigurable cluster, this light may not come on when the engine is started. If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer Operation on page 2‑17.
High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑3.
On some vehicles the immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off.
Automatic High-Beam Light
This light comes on when the automatic high-beam headlamps are in use. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light
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reconfigurable cluster, this light is located in the display area and it may not come on when the ignition is turned on. This light comes on solid when there is a problem with the AFL system. It flashes when the system is switching between lighting modes. See Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) on page 6‑5.
Lamps On Reminder
The lamps on reminder light comes on when the exterior lamps are in use. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.
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Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC is displayed in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems.
The cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready, and turns green when the cruise control is set and active. See Cruise Control on page 9‑31. Adaptive Cruise Control Light
This light comes on when the Adaptive Cruise Control (if equipped) is active. See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9‑34.
y or z : Press the five-way control to move up or down in a list.
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S or T : Press the five-way control to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster. Press S to go back to the previous menu. SEL (Select): Press the center to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens. DIC Information Display Options The info displays on the DIC can be turned on or off through the Settings menu. 1. Press SEL while viewing the
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3. Press y or z to move through the list of possible info displays.
4. Press SEL while an item is
highlighted to select or deselect that item. When an item is selected, a checkmark will appear next to it.
DIC Information Displays The following is the list of all possible DIC information displays. Some of the information displays may not be available for your particular vehicle. Speed (Base Cluster): The digital speedometer shows the vehicle speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Trip 1 or Trip 2 (Base Cluster) / Trip 1 or Trip 2 and Average Fuel Economy (Uplevel Cluster): The Trip display shows the current distance traveled, in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since the trip odometer was last reset. The trip odometer can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active.
The Average Fuel Economy display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. The Average Fuel Economy can be reset along with the trip odometer by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active. Fuel Range: The Fuel Range display shows the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling. LOW will be displayed when the vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle's fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Average Fuel Economy (Base Cluster): The Average Fuel Economy display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is
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calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. The Average Fuel Economy can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active. Instantaneous Fuel Economy: The Instantaneous Fuel Economy display shows the current fuel economy in either liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number reflects only the fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and changes frequently as driving conditions change. Fuel Used: The Fuel Used display shows the approximate liters (L) or gallons (gal) of fuel that have been used since last reset. The fuel used can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active. Average Speed: The Average Speed display shows the average speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per
hour (mph). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this value. The average speed can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active. Timer: This display can be used as a timer. To start the timer, press SEL while this display is active. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset. To stop the timer, press SEL briefly while this display is active and the timer is running. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold SEL while this display is active. Compass: The Compass display shows the direction the vehicle is driving. Turn Arrow: The Turn Arrow display shows the next maneuver when using route guidance. Travel Time: The Travel Time display shows the estimated time duration remaining for the current route.
Distance to Destination: The Distance to Destination display shows the distance to the destination when using route guidance. Speed Limit: The Speed Limit display shows the current speed limit. The information for this page comes from a roadway database. Speed Warning: The Speed Warning display allows the driver to set a speed that they do not want to exceed. To set the Speed Warning, press SEL when Speed Warning is displayed. Press y or z to adjust the value. This feature can be turned off by pressing and holding SEL while viewing this page. If the selected speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is displayed with a chime. Cruise Set Speed: The Cruise Set Speed display shows the speed the cruise control or Adaptive Cruise Control is set to.
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Follow Distance: The Follow Distance display shows the current following distance to the vehicle ahead. Battery Voltage: The Battery Voltage display shows the current battery voltage. Oil Life: The Oil Life display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is displayed, that means 99% of the current oil life remains. When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑37. The oil should be changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil on page 10‑6. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3. Remember, the Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not
to reset the Oil Life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, press and hold SEL for several seconds while the Oil Life display is active. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑9. Oil Pressure: Available on some vehicles, this display shows the oil pressure in either kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). Tire Pressure: The Tire Pressure display shows the approximate pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per square inch (psi). If the pressure is low, the value for that tire is shown in amber. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑43 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑44.
Maintenance Required: This display shows how many kilometers (miles) until the next maintenance is needed. Blank Page: The Blank Page display allows for no information to be displayed in the cluster info display areas.
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The HUD information can be displayed in various languages. The speedometer reading and other numerical values can be displayed in either English or metric units. The language selection is changed through the radio and the units of measurement is changed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑44 and “Settings” under Instrument Cluster on page 5‑9.
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