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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 (Base Cluster) : Shows the direction the vehicle is driving. Turn Arrow : Shows the next maneuver when using route guidance. Estimated Time to Arrival : Shows the estimated time until arrival at your destination. Distance to Destination : Shows the distance to the destination when using route guidance. Speed Limit : Shows the current speed limit. The information for this page comes from a roadway database. Speed Warning : 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
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page. If the selected speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is displayed and a chime may sound. Best Fuel Economy : Displays average fuel economy, the best fuel economy over the selected distance, and a bar graph showing instantaneous fuel economy. Driver Assistance (Uplevel Cluster) : Shows information for Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Forward Collision Alert (FCA). Performance Timer (V Sport Only) : Shows the last performance time recorded. Press and hold SEL while viewing the performance timer to reset and stop the timer. Press SEL to enter the performance timer menu. In the menu, set the start speed, set the end speed, and reset the timer. Cruise Set Speed : Shows the speed the cruise control or Adaptive Cruise Control is set to. Follow Distance Indicator : When Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not engaged, the current follow time
to the vehicle ahead is displayed as a time value on this page. When ACC has been engaged, the display switches to the gap setting page. This page shows the current gap setting along with the vehicle ahead telltale. Battery Voltage : Shows the current battery voltage. Oil Life : 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 0 143. The oil should be changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil 0 250. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended. See Maintenance Schedule 0 330. The Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Do not 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 0 252. Tire Pressure : 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 0 287 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 288. Vehicle Odometer (Base Cluster) : Shows the odometer. Blank Page : Allows for no information to be displayed in the cluster info display areas.
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Head-Up Display (HUD)
{ Warning
If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your field of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view.
If equipped with HUD, some information concerning the operation of the vehicle is projected onto the windshield. The image is projected through the HUD lens on top of the instrument panel. The information appears as an image focused out toward the front of the vehicle.
Caution
If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid, you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle. Do not use the HUD image as a parking aid.
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 instrument cluster. See Vehicle Personalization 0 150 and “Cluster Settings Menu” under Instrument Cluster 0 115.
HUD Display on the Vehicle
Windshield
The HUD may display some of the following vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts: . Speed . Tachometer . Audio . Phone . Navigation . Collision Alert . Cruise Control . Lane Departure or Lane Keeping
Assist
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. Low Fuel Some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in the HUD may be cleared by using the steering wheel controls. See Vehicle Messages 0 140.
The HUD control is to the left of the steering wheel. To adjust the HUD image: 1. Adjust the driver seat. 2. Start the engine. Use the following settings to adjust the HUD. $ (Image Adjustment) : Press down or lift up to center the HUD image. The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down, not side to side.
! (Display View) : Press to select the display view. Each press will change the display view. D (Image Brightness) : Lift up and hold to brighten the display. Press down and hold to dim the display. Hold down to turn the display off. The HUD image will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting. The HUD brightness control can also be adjusted as needed. The HUD image can temporarily light up depending on the angle and position of the sunlight on the HUD display. This is normal. Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see.
HUD Views There are four views in the HUD. Some vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts may be displayed in any view.
Metric
English
Speed View : This display gives the speedometer reading (in English or metric units), speed limit, Adaptive Cruise Control speed, Lane Departure Warning, and Vehicle Ahead indicator. Some information only appears on vehicles that have these features, and when they are active.
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Metric
Metric
English
English
English
Audio/Phone View : This displays the speed view along with audio/ phone information. The current radio station, media type, and incoming calls may be displayed. All HUD views may briefly display audio information when the driver uses the steering wheel controls to adjust the audio settings appearing in the instrument cluster. Incoming phone calls appearing in the instrument cluster, may also display in any HUD view.
Navigation View : This displays the speed view along with Turn-by-Turn Navigation information. When navigation routing is not active “No Route Active” is displayed. Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts shown in the instrument cluster may also be displayed in any HUD view.
Performance View : This displays the speedometer reading, rpm reading, transmission positions, and gear shift indicator. Care of the HUD Clean the inside of the windshield to remove any dirt or film that could reduce the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the lens gently, then dry it.
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HUD Troubleshooting Check that: . Nothing is covering the
HUD lens.
. HUD brightness setting is not
too dim or too bright.
. HUD is adjusted to the proper
height.
. Polarized sunglasses are
not worn.
. Windshield and HUD lens are
clean.
If the HUD image is not correct, contact your dealer. The windshield is part of the HUD system. See Windshield Replacement 0 267.
Vehicle Messages Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may display one after the other. The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing SEL. The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed. All messages should be taken seriously and clearing the messages does not correct the problem. The following are some of the vehicle messages that may be displayed depending on the vehicle content.
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver system starts reducing features of the vehicle that may be noticed. At the point that features are disabled, this message displays. Turn off unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge. LOW BATTERY This message is displayed when the battery voltage is low. See Battery - North America 0 264. SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM This message is displayed when there is a fault in the battery charging system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
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TRANSPORT MODE ON This message is displayed when the vehicle is in transport mode. Some features can be disabled while in this mode, including Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), remote start, and the vehicle alarm system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service to turn transport mode off.
Brake System Messages
BRAKE FLUID LOW This message is displayed when the brake fluid level is low. See Brake Fluid 0 263. BRAKES OVERHEATED This message is displayed when the brakes are becoming overheated. This may be seen when driving on hills. Shift to a lower gear.
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STEP ON BRAKE TO RELEASE PARK BRAKE This message is displayed if you attempt to release the Electric Parking Brake without the brake pedal applied. See Electric Parking Brake 0 201. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE This message is displayed if the Electric Parking Brake is on while the vehicle is in motion. See Electric Parking Brake 0 201. SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message may be displayed when there is a problem with the brake boost assist system. The brake boost assist motor may be heard and brake pedal pulsation may be felt. This is normal under these conditions. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. SERVICE PARKING BRAKE This message is displayed when there is a problem with the parking brake. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
Compass Messages The compass display will be blank if the vehicle temporarily loses communication with the Global Positioning System (GPS).
Cruise Control Messages
ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) speed is set. See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 208. ADAPTIVE CRUISE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE This message displays when attempting to activate Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) when it is temporarily unavailable. The ACC system does not need service. This can occur under the following conditions: . The radar is not clean. Keep the radar sensors free of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. Clean the entire front and/or rear of the
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vehicle. For cleaning instructions, see Exterior Care 0 319.
. Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar object detection or camera performance. CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays when the cruise control speed is set. See Cruise Control 0 206. NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS PEDAL APPLIED This message displays when Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is active and the driver is pressing the gas pedal. When this occurs, ACC will not brake. See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 208. SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) needs service. Take the vehicle to your dealer.
SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE EXITING This message may display if Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is engaged holding the vehicle at a stop, and the driver attempts to exit the vehicle. Put the vehicle in P (Park) before exiting.
Door Ajar Messages
DOOR OPEN A door open symbol will be displayed on the DIC showing which door is open. If the vehicle has been shifted out of P (Park), a DOOR OPEN message will also be displayed. The DOOR OPEN message may also be displayed if the vehicle starts to move. Close the door completely. HOOD OPEN This message will display along with a hood open symbol when the hood is open. Close the hood completely.
TRUNK OPEN This message will display along with a symbol when the trunk is open. Close the trunk completely.
Engine Cooling System Messages
A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH ENGINE TEMP This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioning compressor turns back on. The vehicle can continue to be driven. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine.
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COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT This message will display if the coolant is low. See Engine Coolant 0 256. ENGINE OVERHEATED — IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. ENGINE OVERHEATED — STOP ENGINE This message displays and a continuous chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage. This message clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature.
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HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE This message displays if the coolant temperature is hot. See Engine Overheating 0 259.
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System 0 252, Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 134, Engine Oil 0 250, and Maintenance Schedule 0 330. ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the engine oil temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL On some vehicles, this message displays when the engine oil level may be too low. Check the oil level
before filling to the recommended level. If the oil is not low and this message remains on, take the vehicle to your dealer for service. See Engine Oil 0 250. OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP ENGINE This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays when the vehicle's engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced
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speed while this message is on, but maximum acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible.
Fuel System Messages
FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when the vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as soon as possible.
Key and Lock Messages
NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN START YOUR VEHICLE This message displays when trying to start the vehicle if an RKE transmitter is not detected. The transmitter battery may be weak. See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28.
NO REMOTE DETECTED This message displays when the transmitter battery may be weak. See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28. NO REMOTE DETECTED PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART This message displays when attempting to turn off the vehicle and the RKE transmitter is no longer detected. Restarting is allowed without the RKE transmitter for five minutes. Press the brake pedal to restart the vehicle. NUMBER OF KEYS PROGRAMMED This message displays when programming new keys to the vehicle. REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE This message displays when leaving the vehicle with the RKE transmitter still inside.
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays when the battery in the RKE transmitter needs to be replaced.
Lamp Messages
AFL (ADAPTIVE FORWARD LIGHTING) LAMPS NEED SERVICE This message displays when the AFL system is disabled and needs service. See your dealer. See Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) 0 163. AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON/OFF This message is displayed when the exterior lamp control is in AUTO and the lights have turned on or off. See Automatic Headlamp System 0 163.
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XXX TURN INDICATOR FAILURE When one of the turn signals is out, this message displays to show which bulb needs to be replaced. See Bulb Replacement 0 268 and Replacement Bulbs 0 269. TURN SIGNAL ON This message is displayed if the turn signal has been left on. Turn off the turn signal.
Object Detection System Messages
24 GHz RADARS OFF This message displays when driving in certain areas where there may be radar interference. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Alert (FCA), and the Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System may not work or may not work as well. The vehicle does not need service.
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AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP OFF This message displays when the Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System has been turned off. See Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System 0 225. AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP REDUCED This message displays when the Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System has been set to the Alert setting. This setting disables most FAB functions. Some last-second automatic braking capability is still provided with the Alert setting, but braking is less likely to occur. See Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System 0 225. AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP UNAVAILABLE This message displays when the Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System has been unavailable for some time. The FAB System does not need service. This message can display under the following conditions:
. The front of the vehicle or
windshield is not clean. Keep these areas clean and free of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. For cleaning instructions, see Exterior Care 0 319.
. Heavy rain or snow is interfering
with the object detection performance.
This message may also be displayed if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 203. FORWARD COLLISION ALERT OFF This message displays when the Forward Collision Alert has been turned off. FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED CLEAN WINDSHIELD This message displays when the camera is blocked. Cleaning the outside of the windshield behind the rearview mirror may correct the issue. The Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) and the Lane Departure
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Warning (LDW) systems will not operate. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Alert (FCA), and the Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System may not work or may not work as well. LANE DEPARTURE WARNING UNAVAILABLE This message displays when attempting to activate the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system when it is temporarily unavailable. The LDW system does not need service. This message could be due to the camera being blocked. Cleaning the outside of the windshield behind the rearview mirror may correct the issue. LANE KEEPING ASSIST UNAVAILABLE This message displays when the Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system is temporarily unavailable. The LKA system does not need service.
This message could be due to the camera being blocked. Clean the outside of the windshield behind the rearview mirror. REAR AUTO BRAKE/PARK ASSIST OFF This message displays when the Parking Assist system has been turned off or when there is a temporary condition causing the system to be disabled. REAR AUTO BRAKE AND PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE This message displays when attempting to activate the parking and backing features of the Driver Assistance System when they are temporarily unavailable. The system does not need service. This can occur under the following conditions: . The radar is not clean. Keep the radar sensors free of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. Clean the entire front and/or rear of the
vehicle. For cleaning instructions, see Exterior Care 0 319.
. Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar object detection or camera performance.
See Driver Assistance Systems 0 216. SERVICE AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP If this message displays, take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Alert (FCA), and/or the Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System may not work. Do not use these systems until the vehicle has been repaired. SERVICE DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM If this message displays, take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Alert (FCA), the Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System, Assistance Systems for
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Parking or Backing, Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), and/or the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system may not work. Do not use these systems until the vehicle has been repaired. SERVICE FRONT CAMERA If this message remains on after continued driving, take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Do not use the Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Forward Collision Alert (FCA) features. SERVICE PARK ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with the Parking Assist system. Do not use this system to help you park. See your dealer for service. SERVICE REAR AUTO BRAKE AND PARK ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with the parking and backing features of the Driver
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Assistance System. Do not use this system to help park or back the vehicle. See your dealer for service. SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT OFF This message indicates that the driver has turned the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system off. SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM If this message remains on after continued driving, the vehicle needs service. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) features will not work. Take the vehicle to your dealer. SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE This message indicates that Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are disabled either because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone, or the vehicle is passing through an open area, such as the desert, where there is insufficient data for operation. This message may also
activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. The vehicle does not need service. For cleaning, see "Washing the Vehicle" under Exterior Care 0 319. TAKE STEERING If LKA does not detect active driver steering, an alert and chime may be provided. Move the steering wheel to dismiss. See “Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)” under Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 229.
Ride Control System Messages
SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE This message displays when there is a problem with the AWD system. This message could be set by a number of issues. Some may require service of the AWD system. The vehicle will run in normal two-wheel-drive mode when this message has been set. This could be caused by: . A vehicle or an AWD system
electronics problem.
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. Various vehicle electrical issues. . Worn out or overheated clutch
plates.
. Loss of fluids. If this message appears, stop when it is safe to do so and turn off the ignition for 30 seconds. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message does not appear, it is not necessary to take your vehicle to the dealer. If the message still displays or appears again when you begin driving, the system needs service. See your dealer. SERVICE LEVELING SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the automatic rear level control. See Automatic Level Control 0 205. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 203.
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the Magnetic Ride Control system. See Magnetic Ride Control 0 205. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 203. TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 203. TRACTION CONTROL ON This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned on. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 203.
Airbag System Messages
SERVICE AIRBAG This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. See your dealer for service.
Security Messages
THEFT ATTEMPTED This message displays if the vehicle detects a tamper condition.
Service Vehicle Messages
SERVICE POWER STEERING This message displays and a chime may sound when there may be a problem with the power steering system. If this message displays and a reduction in steering performance or loss of power steering assistance is noticed, see your dealer. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message is displayed if there is a problem with the vehicle. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
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Starting the Vehicle Messages
PRESS BRAKE TO START This message is displayed when attempting to start the vehicle without first pressing the brake pedal. SERVICE KEYLESS START SYSTEM This message is displayed if there is a problem with the pushbutton start system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
Tire Messages
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 288.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the system is learning new tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 288. TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE This message displays when the pressure in one or more of the tires is low. This message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate the location of the low tire. The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire Pressure Light 0 131. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Inflate the tires by adding air until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tires 0 277, Vehicle Load Limits 0 186, and Tire Pressure 0 285.
You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 134.
Transmission Messages
SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer. SHIFT DENIED This message displays when using the Driver Shift Control (DSC) and attempting to shift to a gear not appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (rpm). See Manual Mode 0 199. SHIFT TO PARK This message displays when the transmission needs to be shifted to P (Park). This may appear when turning the ignition off if the vehicle is not in P (Park).
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TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE ENGINE This message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This message clears when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level.
Vehicle Reminder Messages
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when ice conditions are possible.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SELECTED SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED This message is displayed when the vehicle speed is greater than the set speed. See "Speed Warning" under Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 134.
Washer Fluid Messages
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message may display when the washer fluid level is low. Fill the windshield washer reservoir as soon as possible. See Engine Compartment Overview 0 246 for the location of the windshield washer reservoir. Also, see Washer Fluid 0 262.
Window Messages
OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER/ PASSENGER WINDOW This message is displayed when the window needs to be reprogrammed. If the vehicle's battery has been recharged or disconnected, you will need to program each front window for the express-up feature to work. See Power Windows 0 46.
Vehicle Personalization Use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. The following are all possible personalization features. Depending on the vehicle, some may not be available.
Infotainment System Audio System Controls To access the personalization menu: 1. Touch SETTINGS on the Home
Page on the infotainment system display.
2. Touch the desired feature to
display a list of available options.
3. Touch to select the desired
feature setting.
4. Touch S Back to exit or move
backward in a menu.
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Personalization Menus The following list of menu items may be available: . Time and Date . Language (Language) . Valet Mode . Radio . Vehicle . Bluetooth . Voice . Display . Rear Camera . Return to Factory Settings . Software Information Each menu is detailed in the following information. Time and Date Manually set the time and date. See Clock 0 110. Language (Language) Select Language, then select from the available language(s).
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The selected language will display on the system, and voice recognition will reflect the selected language. Valet Mode (If Equipped) This will lock the infotainment system and steering wheel controls. It may also limit access to vehicle storage locations (if equipped). To enable valet mode: 1. Enter a four-digit code on the
keypad.
2. Select Enter to go to the
confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code. Press LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or unlock the system. Press Back to go back to the previous menu. Radio Touch and the following may display: . Manage Favorites . Number of Favorites Shown . Bose Audio Pilot . Maximum Start Up Volume
Manage Favorites This allows favorites to be edited. See “Manage Favorites” in “Settings” under “Radio” in the infotainment manual.
Number of Favorites Shown Touch to set the number of favorites to display. Select the desired number or select Auto and the infotainment system will automatically adjust the number of favorites shown.
Bose Audio Pilot This feature adjusts the volume based on the noise in the vehicle. See “Bose AudioPilot Noise Compensation Technology” under “Infotainment System Settings” in the infotainment manual. Select Off or On.
Maximum Start Up Volume This feature sets the maximum startup volume. If the vehicle is started and the volume is greater than this level, the volume is adjusted to this level.
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To set the maximum startup volume, touch + or − to increase or decrease. Vehicle Select and the following may display: . Climate and Air Quality . Collision/Detection Systems . Comfort and Convenience . Lighting . Power Door Locks . Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Climate and Air Quality Select and the following may display: . Auto Fan Max Speed . Air Quality Sensor . Auto Heated Seats . Auto Defog . Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Max Speed This feature will set the maximum auto fan speed.
Select Low, Medium, or High.
Air Quality Sensor This allows for selection of air quality sensor operation at high or low sensitivity. Select Off, Low Sensitivity, or High Sensitivity.
Auto Heated Seats When enabled, this feature will automatically activate the heated seats at the level required by the interior temperature. The auto heated seats can be turned off by using the heated seat buttons on the center stack. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 60. Select Off or On.
Auto Defog When set to On, the front defog will automatically react to temperature and humidity conditions that may cause fogging. Select Off or On.
Auto Rear Defog If equipped, this allows the Auto Rear Defog to be turned on or off. This feature will automatically turn on the rear window defogger when it is cold outside. Select Off or On. Collision/Detection Systems Select the Collision/Detection Systems menu and the following may be displayed if equipped: . Alert Type . Auto Collision Preparation . Go Notifier . Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert Type This feature will set crash alerts to beeps or seat vibrations. This setting affects all crash alerts including Forward Collision, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Parking Assist, and Backing Warning alerts. Select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat.
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Auto Collision Preparation This feature will turn on or off the Forward Collision Alert (FCA) and Front Automatic Braking (FAB). The Off setting disables all FCA and FAB functions. With the Alert and Brake setting, both FCA and FAB are available. The Alert setting disables FAB, but some last-second automatic braking capability is still provided, though less likely to occur. See Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System 0 225. Select Off, Alert and Brake, or Alert.
Go Notifier This feature will give a reminder that Adaptive Cruise Control provides when it has brought the vehicle to a complete stop behind another stopping vehicle, and then that vehicle drives on. Select Off or On.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert This allows the Rear Cross Traffic Alert feature to be turned on or off. Select Off or On.
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Comfort and Convenience Select and the following may display: . Auto Memory Recall . Easy Exit Options . Chime Volume . Reverse Tilt Mirror . Auto Mirror Folding . Rain Sense Wipers
Auto Memory Recall This feature automatically recalls the current driver’s previously stored 1 or 2 button positions when entering the vehicle. See Memory Seats 0 59. Select Off or On.
Easy Exit Options This feature automatically recalls the current driver’s previously stored Exit button position when exiting the vehicle. See Memory Seats 0 59. Select Off or On.
Chime Volume This allows the selection of the chime volume level. Touch + or − to adjust the volume.
Reverse Tilt Mirror When on, both the driver and passenger outside mirrors will tilt downward when the vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse) to improve visibility of the ground near the rear wheels. They will return to their previous driving position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) or the engine is turned off. Select Off, On, On - Driver and Passenger, On - Driver, or On - Passenger.
Auto Mirror Folding When on, the outside rearview mirrors will automatically fold or unfold when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter Q or K button is pressed and held. Select Off or On.
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Rain Sense Wipers When on, the normal Intermittent Wiper control becomes a Rain Sense Sensitivity control. See “INT (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity Control)” in Windshield Wiper/ Washer 0 109. Select Disabled or Enabled. Lighting Select and the following may display: . Vehicle Locator Lights . Exit Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights This feature will flash the exterior lamps and allows some of the exterior lamps and most of the interior lamps to turn on briefly when K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed to locate the vehicle. Select Off or On.
Exit Lighting This allows the selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when it is dark outside. Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60
Seconds, or 120 Seconds. Power Door Locks Select and the following may display: . Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout . Auto Door Unlock . Delayed Door LockUnlocked Door Anti-Lockout When on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open. If Off is selected, the Delayed Door Lock menu will be available. Select Off or On.
Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
Delayed Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors. To override the delay, press the power door lock switch on the door. Select Off or On. Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Select and the following may display: . Remote Unlock Light Feedback . Remote Lock Feedback . Remote Start Auto Cool Seats . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats . Remote Window Operation . Passive Door Unlock . Passive Door Lock . Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
Remote Unlock Light Feedback When on, the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Select Off or Flash Lights.
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Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights Only, or Horn Only.
Remote Start Auto Cool Seats If equipped and turned on, this feature will turn the ventilated seats on when using remote start on warm days. Select Off or On.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats If equipped and turned on, this feature will turn the heated seats on when using remote start on cold days. Select Off or On.
Remote Window Operation If equipped, this feature enables the remote operation of all windows from the RKE transmitter. See “Window Operation from Outside the Vehicle” in Power Windows 0 46.
Select Off or On.
Passive Door Unlock This allows the selection of what doors will unlock when using the button on the driver door to unlock the vehicle. Select All Doors or Driver Door.
Passive Door Lock This allows passive locking to be turned on or off and selects feedback. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28. Select On, On with Horn Chirp, or Off.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert This feature sounds an alert when the RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle. Select Off or On. Bluetooth Select and the following may display: . Pair New Device . Device Management
. Ringtones . Voice Mail Numbers
Pair New Device Select to pair a new device. See “Pairing” in “Infotainment Controls” under “Bluetooth” in the infotainment manual.
Device Management Select to connect to a different phone source, disconnect a phone, or delete a phone.
Ringtones Touch to change the ring tone for the specific phone. The phone does not need to be connected to change the ring tone.
Voice Mail Numbers This feature displays the voice mail number for all connected phones. To change the voice mail number, select EDIT or press the EDIT button. Type a new number, then select SAVE or press the SAVE button.
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Voice Select and the following may display: . Confidence Threshold . Prompt Length . Audio Feedback Speed
Confidence Threshold This feature allows the adjustment of the sensitivity of the speech recognition system. Select Confirm More or Confirm Less.
Prompt Length This feature adjusts the voice prompt length. Select Short or Long.
Audio Feedback Speed This feature adjusts the audio feedback speed. Select Slow, Medium, or Fast.
Display Select and the following may display: . Mode . Calibrate Touchscreen . Turn Display Off
Mode Select to change the display screen for day or night driving. Select Auto, Day, or Night.
Calibrate Touchscreen Select to calibrate the touchscreen, then follow the prompts.
Turn Display Off Select to turn the display off. Touch anywhere on the display area or any faceplate button to turn the display on. Rear Camera This allows for Rear Parking Assist Symbols and Guidance Lines to be turned off or on. Select Off or On for the desired feature.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 217. Return to Factory Settings Select and the following may display: . Restore Vehicle Settings . Clear All Private Data . Restore Radio Settings
Restore Vehicle Settings This allows selection of restoring vehicle settings. Select Restore or Cancel.
Clear All Private Data This allows selection to clear all private information from the vehicle. Select Delete or Cancel.
Restore Radio Settings This allows selection to restore radio settings. Select Restore or Cancel. Software Information Touch to view the version of the infotainment system software.
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Universal Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement 0 355.
Universal Remote System Programming
If equipped, these buttons are in the overhead console. This system can replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. These
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instructions refer to a garage door opener, but can be used for other devices. Do not use the Universal Remote system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Read these instructions completely before programming the Universal Remote system. It may help to have another person assist with the programming process. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming. Erase the programming when vehicle ownership is terminated. See “Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons” later in this section. To program a garage door opener, park outside directly in line with and facing the garage door opener receiver. Clear all people and objects near the garage door.
Make sure the hand-held transmitter has a new battery for quick and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Programming the Universal Remote System For questions or help programming the Universal Remote system, call 1-800-355-3515 or see www.homelink.com. Programming involves time-sensitive actions, and may time out causing the procedure to be repeated. To program up to three devices: 1. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1
to 3 in) away from the Universal Remote system buttons with the indicator light in view. The hand-held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener receiver.2. At the same time, press and
hold both the hand-held transmitter button and one of the three Universal Remote
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system buttons to be used to operate the garage door. Do not release either button until the indicator light changes from a slow to a rapid flash. Then release both buttons. Some garage door openers may require substitution of Step 2 with the procedure under “Radio Signals for Canada and Some Gate Operators” later in this section.
3. Press and hold the newly
be required. For a second time, press and hold the newly programmed button for five seconds. If the light stays on or the garage door moves, programming is complete. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds, then changes to a solid light and the garage door does not move, continue with programming Steps 4–6.
programmed Universal Remote system button for five seconds while watching the indicator light and garage door activation.
If the indicator light stays on continuously or the garage door moves when the button is pressed, then programming is complete. There is no need to complete Steps 4–6. If the indicator light does not come on or the garage door does not move, a second button press may
Learn or Smart Button
4. After completing Steps 1–3,
locate the Learn or Smart button inside the garage on the garage door opener receiver.
The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.
5. Press and release the Learn or
6.
Smart button. Step 6 must be completed within 30 seconds of pressing this button. Inside the vehicle, press and hold the newly programmed Universal Remote system button for two seconds and then release it. If the garage door does not move or the lamp on the garage door opener receiver does not flash, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, then release it. Again, if the door does not move or the garage door lamp does not flash, press and hold the same button a third time for two seconds, then release it.
The Universal Remote system should now activate the garage door. Repeat the process for programming the two remaining buttons.
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Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the
buttons. Do not release the button.
2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under “Programming the Universal Remote System.”
Universal Remote System Operation
Using the Universal Remote System Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote system button for at least one-half second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons Erase all programmed buttons when vehicle ownership is terminated. To erase: 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash. This should take about 10 seconds.
2. Release both buttons.
Radio Signals for Canada and Some Gate Operators For questions or programming help call 1-800-355-3515 or see www.homelink.com. Canadian radio-frequency laws and some U.S. gate operators require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for the Universal Remote system to pick up the signal during programming. If the programming did not work, replace Step 2 under “Programming the Universal Remote System” with the following: Press and hold the Universal Remote system button while pressing and releasing the hand-held transmitter button every two seconds until the signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Remote system. The Universal Remote system indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under “Programming the Universal Remote System” to complete.
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LightingExterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 160
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Automatic Headlamp
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Adaptive Forward
Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 164
Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Battery Power Protection . . . . . 166The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever. Turn the control to the following positions: O (Off) : Turns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. Turn to O again to reactivate the AUTO mode. In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). AUTO (Automatic) : Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting.
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; (Parking Lamps) : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. 2 (Headlamps) : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. IntelliBeam® System If equipped, this system turns the vehicle's high-beam headlamps on and off according to surrounding traffic conditions. The system turns the high-beam headlamps on when it is dark enough and there is no other traffic present.
This light comes on in the instrument cluster when the IntelliBeam system is enabled.
Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam To enable the IntelliBeam system, with the turn signal lever in the neutral position, turn the exterior lamp control to AUTO. The blue high-beam on light appears on the instrument cluster when the high beams are on.
Driving with IntelliBeam The system only activates the high beams when driving over 40 km/h (25 mph). There is a sensor near the top center of the windshield that automatically controls the system. Keep this area of the windshield clear of debris to allow for best system performance. The high-beam headlamps remain on, under the automatic control, until one of the following situations occurs: . The system detects an approaching vehicle's headlamps.
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. The system detects a preceding
vehicle's taillamps.
. The outside light is bright
enough that high-beam headlamps are not required.
. The vehicle's speed drops below
20 km/h (12 mph).
. The IntelliBeam system is
disabled by the high/low-beam changer or the flash-to-pass feature. If this happens, the high/ low-beam changer must be activated two times within two seconds to reactivate the IntelliBeam system. The instrument cluster light will come on to indicate the IntelliBeam is reactivated. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 0 162
and Flash-to-Pass 0 162.The high beams may not turn off automatically if the system cannot detect another vehicle's lamps because of any of the following: . The other vehicle's lamps are missing, damaged, obstructed from view, or otherwise undetected.
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. The other vehicle's lamps are covered with dirt, snow, and/or road spray.
. The other vehicle's lamps cannot
be detected due to dense exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road spray, mist, or other airborne obstructions.
. The vehicle's windshield is dirty,
cracked, or obstructed by something that blocks the view of the light sensor.
. The vehicle is loaded such that
the front end points upward, causing the light sensor to aim high and not detect headlamps and taillamps.
. Driving on winding or hilly roads. The automatic high-beam headlamps may need to be disabled if any of the above conditions exist.
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened while the ignition is off and the exterior lamps are on.
Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer 2 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer) : Push the turn signal lever away from you and release, to turn the high beams on. To return to low beams, push the lever again or pull it toward you and release.
This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the high-beam headlamps are on.
Flash-to-Pass To flash the high beams, pull the turn signal lever toward you, and release.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. For vehicles with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, the dedicated DRL will come on when all of the following conditions are met: . The ignition is on. . The exterior lamp control is
in AUTO.
. The light sensor determines it is
daytime.
. The parking brake is released or
the vehicle is not in P (Park).
When the DRL are on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, and other lamps will not be on. The DRL turn off when the headlamps are turned to O or the ignition is off.
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Automatic Headlamp System When the exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough outside, the headlamps come on automatically.
There is a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor. The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. If it is light outside when the vehicle leaves the garage, there is a slight delay before the automatic
headlamp system changes to the DRL. During that delay, the instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 165. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will turn off or may change to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to O or the ignition is off. For vehicles sold in Canada, this control only works when the transmission is in P (Park). Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps come on. The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed. When the wipers are
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not operating, these lamps turn off. Move the exterior lamp control to O or ; to disable this feature.
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) For vehicles with uplevel
