2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual

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taillamps at night. This position must be selected in order for the Wiper Activated Headlamps to be activated. See Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 3-13. P (Off/On): When operating in AUTO, a momentary turn of the switch to Off/On will turn the Automatic Headlamp System off or back on. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, the automatic transmission must be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must have the park brake set, before the Automatic Headlamp System can be turned off. Wiper Activated Headlamps The headlamps and parking lamps are activated 15 seconds after the windshield wipers are turned on. For this feature to work, automatic lighting must be enabled. See Headlamps on page 3-12 for additional information. When the ignition is turned off, the wiper-activated headlamps will immediately turn off. They also turn off 15 seconds after the windshield wiper control is turned off. Headlamps on Reminder If the drivers door is opened with the ignition off and the lamps on, a warning chime will sound. This indicates that the headlamps are still on. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered, or the head lamps will be on when not needed. The DRL system will make the headlamps come on when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on. The exterior lamps control is in AUTO or the parking lamps only position. The light sensor detects daytime light. The parking brake is released. When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, parking lamps, and instrument panel lights will not be illuminated unless you have turned the exterior lamps control to the parking lamp position. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. 3-13 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Fog Lamps For vehicles with fog lamps, the button is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. The ignition must be on to use the fog lamps. # : Press to turn the fog lamps on off. An indicator light on the button comes on when the fog lamps are on. The parking lamps automatically turn on and off when the fog lamps are turned on and off. The fog lamps will turn off while the high-beam headlamps are turned on. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Instrument Panel Brightness The control for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim the instrument panel lights, when the parking lamps or headlamps are on. 3-14 Dome Lamp The vehicle may have a dome lamp. Move the lever to the following positions: 9 (Off): Turns the lamp off, even when a door is opened. 1 (Door): Turns the lamp on whenever a door is opened. + (On): Turns the dome lamp on. Entry/Exit Lighting The lamps inside the vehicle will go on when any door is opened. These lamps fade out about 20 seconds after all of the doors have been closed or when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. These lamps will also go on when pressing the trunk release, unlock symbol, or the horn symbol button on the Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE) Transmitter. After the key is removed from the ignition, the lamps inside the vehicle stay on for about 20 seconds to provide an illuminated exit. Mirror Reading Lamps The vehicle may have reading lamps on the rearview mirror. Press the button to turn the reading lamps on and off. Electric Power Management This vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM), an advanced control system. It estimates the battery’s temperature and state of charge and then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge back in. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. 3-15 The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when several of the following loads are on: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories. Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver. Battery Run-Down Protection The vehicle has a battery saver feature designed to protect the vehicle’s battery. When any interior lamp is left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after 20 minutes. This prevents draining of the battery. Accessory Power Outlet(s) Accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone. The accessory power outlet is located in the center console, rearward of the shift lever. To use the accessory power outlet, remove the cover. When not in use, always cover the accessory power outlet with the protective cap. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. 3-16 Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer/retailer for additional information on the accessory power outlet. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to the vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: damage not covered by the warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. Improper use of the power outlet can cause Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter The vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter. To use the lighter, located on the instrument panel below the climate controls, push it in all the way and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 15 amperes. To clean the center console ashtray, remove the entire ashtray and empty it. Notice: are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray. If papers, pins, or other ﬂammable items 3-17 Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. To change the current mode, select one of the following: 9 (Off): Turn the fan control to this position to turn the fan off. Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature. 9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. In any setting other than off, the fan will run continuously with the ignition on. The fan must be turned on to run the air conditioning compressor. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the direction of the airﬂow inside the vehicle. Vehicles with Air Conditioning shown, without Air Conditioning similar A. Air Delivery Mode Control B. Fan Control C. Temperature Control D. Air Conditioning E. Rear Window Defogger F. Recirculation 3-18 Select from the following modes: H (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the ﬂoor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the ﬂoor outlets. 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the ﬂoor outlets, with some air directed to the windshield and side windows. - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, side window, and ﬂoor outlets. To defog the windows faster, turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest setting. In this mode, the system runs the air conditioning compressor. 0 (Defrost): This mode removes fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield, with some air directed to the side window outlets and the ﬂoor outlets. To defrost the windows faster, turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest setting. In this mode, the system runs the air conditioning compressor. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. # (Air Conditioning): For vehicles with air conditioning, press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is on. On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. 3-19 For quick cool down on hot days: 1. Select the H mode. 2. Select the h mode. 3. Select # . 4. Select the coolest temperature. 5. Select the highest fan speed. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of the vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle has cooled, turn off the recirculation by pressing the button again. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. The air conditioning compressor cannot be turned on when the fan is off. h (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on. An indicator light comes on to show that recirculation is on. This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to help prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle. The air conditioning compressor also comes on. Recirculation is not available for ﬂoor, defog and defrost modes. If recirculation is selected in any of these modes, the recirculate indicator light ﬂashes ﬁve times and outside air will be delivered. Operation in this mode during periods of high humidity and cool outside temperatures may result in increased window fogging. If window fogging is experienced, select the defrost mode. Outside Air: This mode allows outside air to circulate through the vehicle. This mode is automatically active if recirculate is not selected. There is no button for outside air. 3-20 Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. The rear window defogger only works when the ignition is in ON/RUN. < (Rear): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. An indicator light comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on. The rear window defogger turns off about 15 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger only runs for about seven minutes before turning off. If the vehicle is moving faster than 50 mph (80 kph), the rear defogger will stay on. The defogger can also be turned off by turning off the engine. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. Outlet Adjustment Use the thumbwheels located next to and below the air outlets to change the direction of the airﬂow and to open and close the outlets. Operation Tips (cid:129) Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into the vehicle. (cid:129) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:129) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. 3-21 Passenger Compartment Air Filter The ﬁlter removes dust and pollen from the air which is drawn into the vehicle. Airﬂow reduction is an indication that the ﬁlter needs to be replaced. The ﬁlter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for replacement intervals. To ﬁnd out what type of ﬁlter to use, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14. To access the passenger compartment air ﬁlter: 1. Open and empty the glove box. 2. Lower the glove box door by pressing in on each side and lowering from the track. 3-22 3. Pull the tab at the back of the glove box toward you and open the passenger compartment air ﬁlter door downward. 4. Pull the ﬁlter out toward you. Install the new air ﬁlter with the AIR FLOW arrow pointing downward. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reassemble. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Some warning lights come on brieﬂy when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gages shows there 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. 3-23 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel is left in the tank, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States SS, Manual Transmission Cluster shown, Canada, Base and Automatic Transmission similar 3-24 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The vehicle’s odometer works together with the Driver Information Center (DIC). Trip A and Trip B can be set on the odometer. See “Trip Information” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-44. The vehicle does not have to be running to check the odometer mileage. Simply open the driver’s door and the mileage brieﬂy displays. If the vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed, the new one will be set to the correct total mileage of the old odometer. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: 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. If the engine is operated with the tachometer Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light comes on and stays on for several seconds, then ﬂashes for several more. This chime and light are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. 3-25 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This only occurs if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System (Without Turbo Engine) on page 1-61 or Passenger Sensing System (With Turbo Engine) on page 1-67 for more information. The passenger safety belt light, located on the instrument panel, comes on and stays on for several seconds and then ﬂashes for several more. This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. 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 The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-54. The airbag readiness light ﬂashes for a few seconds when the engine is started. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed immediately. 3-26 { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-46 for more information. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System (Without Turbo Engine) on page 1-61 or Passenger Sensing System (With Turbo Engine) on page 1-67 for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States Canada 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. If you are using remote start to start the vehicle from a distance, if equipped, you may not see the system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag. 3-27 If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is enabled (may 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 right front passenger frontal 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/retailer for service. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-26 for more information, including important safety information. Charging System Light This light comes on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on, and the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. Then it should go out when the engine is started. 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/retailer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. Up-Shift Light The vehicle may have an up-shift light. 3-28 When this light comes on, shift to the next higher gear if weather, road, and traffic conditions allow. See Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-28 for more information. Brake System Warning Light The vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop the vehicle. For good braking both parts need to be working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light also comes on when the parking brake is set. The light stays on if the parking brake does not fully release. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it means the vehicle has a brake problem. If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. Make sure the parking brake is fully released. The pedal might be harder to push or, the pedal could go closer to the ﬂoor. It can take longer to stop. Try turning off and restarting the vehicle one or two times, if the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-32. United States Canada This light should come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. { CAUTION: 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. 3-29 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. For vehicles with the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this light serves as an indicator and warning light. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-29. For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-46 for all brake related DIC messages. 3-30 This light comes on brieﬂy while the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the indicator/warning light is on and not ﬂashing, the ETS system could have been disabled. Check all related Driver Information Center (DIC) messages to determine whether the system has been turned off or if the system is not working properly and the vehicle requires service. If the ETS has been disabled, wheel spin is not limited. If the indicator/warning light is on and ﬂashing, the ETS is actively working. The LOW TRACTION DIC message also appears when the system is actively limiting wheel spin. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-13 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-46 for more information. If the TCS is disabled, wheel spin is not limited. If the ESC system is disabled, the system does not aid in maintaining directional control of the vehicle. If the indicator/warning light is on and ﬂashing, the TCS or the ESC system is actively working. Check the DIC messaging for details to determine which system is working. If the LOW TRACTION message appears, the system is limiting wheel spin. If the ESC ACTIVE message appears, the system is aiding in maintaining directional control of the vehicle. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-7 and Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10 for more information. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-46 for more information on the messages associated with this light. Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light For vehicles with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system or the Traction Control System (TCS), the indicator/warning light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off. If this light is on while certain DIC messages display, this indicates that the ESC and TCS are not working or are disabled. If this light is on and not ﬂashing, the TCS and potentially the ESC system have been disabled. Check the DIC messaging to determine which feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether it is because of the driver turning off the feature(s), or because the system is not working properly and the vehicle requires service. 3-31 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light comes on brieﬂy while starting the vehicle. Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system, this light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires is signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center (DIC), can accompany the light. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-46 for more information. Stop and check the tires as soon as it is safe to do so. If a tire is underinﬂated, inﬂate to the proper pressure. See Tires on page 5-54 for more information. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could cause the vehicle to overheat. See Engine Overheating on page 5-32. 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 5-32 for more information. 3-32 When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there could be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light ﬂashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-64 for more information. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle’s fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If the vehicle is continually driven with this 3-33 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 5-3. 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: (cid:129) Reduce vehicle speed. (cid:129) Avoid hard accelerations. (cid:129) 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, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. An emission system malfunction might be corrected by doing the following: (cid:129) Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. If the vehicle has been driven through a deep puddle of water, the vehicle’s electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. 3-34 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and can cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. If none of the above have made the light turn off, your dealer/retailer can check the vehicle. The dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection: The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running, or if the key is in ON/RUN and the light is not on. The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD II (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness, your dealer/retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 3-35 (cid:129) (cid:129) Oil Pressure Light 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 it might have some other system problem. Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle’s security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-16. The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. { CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Fog Lamp Light Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. This light comes on brieﬂy while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. 3-36 The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-14 for more information. Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8 for more information. Fuel Gage The fuel gage shows about how much fuel the vehicle has left. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gage: (cid:129) At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage 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 gage moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up. The gage does not go back to empty when the ignition is turned off. For the fuel tank capacity, see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-124. An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. 3-37 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) This gage is automatically centered at zero every time the engine is started. Actual vacuum or boost is displayed from this zero point. Changes in ambient pressure, such as driving in mountains and changing weather, will slightly change the zero reading. Reconﬁgurable Performance Display (RPD) For vehicles with the RPD, the screen displays information that can be used to monitor vehicle performance. The RPD knob located next to the screen is used to conﬁgure the display and select information to be viewed. A short video plays whenever the ignition key is turned on. Press the RPD knob to stop the video and go directly to RPD displays. Boost Gage United States Canada If equipped, this gage is located near the driver side of the instrument panel cluster. This gage indicates vacuum during light to moderate throttle and boost under heavier throttle. This gage displays the air pressure level in the intake manifold before it enters the engine’s combustion chamber. 3-38 Region A Gage and Speedometer Displays Change the information displayed in Region A by turning the knob either clockwise or counterclockwise. The available gages are: BOOST: Displays positive boost pressure as determined by the manifold air pressure (MAP) sensor. AIR/FUEL RATIO: Displays the mass ratio of air to fuel. CAM PHASER ANGLES: Displays orientation of the intake and exhaust cam shafts relative to their park positions as commanded by the engine control module. OVERLAP represents the total distance the intake and exhaust cam shafts have phased. SPARK ADVANCE/ KNOCK RETARD: The spark advance gage displays ignition timing. Knock retard indicates the amount of ignition delay to reduce spark knock. ENGINE POWER & TORQUE: Displayed engine power and torque are engine ﬂywheel output values calculated by the engine control module. These values are approximate and may change with the air conditioning load, generator output, air temperature, air pressure, and fuel octane. 3-39 RPD Screen Example US Version Shown, Canada Similar (French Display Currently Not Available) The RPD screen displays two divided areas (A, B) of information called Regions. Advance through Region A screens to show various gages and speedometer displays. Advance through Region B screens to show digital readouts and indicator information. The position of these regions can be reversed. See the SETUP MENU for more information. When the ignition is turned off and then back on, the RPD shows the last screen displayed. SPEEDOMETER & G FORCE: The G FORCE meter displays lateral acceleration. While turning right, G forces are felt on the left, and vice versa. PEAK values are stored indeﬁnitely, and can be reset with a press and hold of the RPD knob while viewing the G FORCE meter. SETUP MENU: Press the RPD knob to enter this menu. The vehicle should be stopped while conﬁguring the setup menu selections. SCREEN OFF: Turns the screen off. Region B Readout Displays Press the RPD knob to highlight Region B. The information displayed can be changed by turning the RPD knob either clockwise or counterclockwise. Press the RPD knob again, to store the selection. The selection will also be stored after a few seconds of no activity. Available modes are: Readouts #1 SHIFT LIGHTS/GEAR INDICATION: The shift lights provide visual identiﬁcation of engine speed for a transmission gear. Shift light minimum and maximum RPM settings can be viewed and conﬁgured in the SETUP screen. Readouts #2 TIRE PRESSURES: Displays the last gage tire pressures recorded from each of the wheel mounted tire pressure sensors. Readouts #3 BAROMETER: Displays ambient air pressure as measured by the engine’s ambient pressure sensor. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE: Displays ambient temperature as measured by an outside air temperature sensor. BATTERY VOLTAGE: Displays the vehicle’s battery voltage. Readouts #4 COOLANT TEMPERATURE: Displays engine coolant temperature as measured by a coolant temperature sensor. INLET AIR TEMPERATURE: Displays the instantaneous temperature of the air at the inlet to the induction system. FUEL PRESSURE: Displays fuel pressure as measured by a sensor on the output of the high-pressure fuel pump. 3-40 INDICATORS The indicators come on when the corresponding function is actively working to stabilize or control the vehicle. Each indicator light on the RPD display can be turned on and off using the SETUP MENU. These indicators work independently of the telltales on the instrument panel cluster. Turning the indicator on the RPD display on or off does not enable or disable the functions on the vehicle. This indicator comes on whenever the vehicle StabiliTrak® is actively working. This indicator comes on when Competitive Driving Mode (A) has been set using the traction control switch. This telltale comes on whenever conditions are right for the Launch Mode (B) to activate. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-7 for more information on Competitive Driving Mode and Launch Control. This indicator comes on whenever the vehicle Traction Control system is actively working. 3-41 SETUP MENU The SETUP MENU allows for the appearance of each display screen to be customized. Turn the knob to scroll through the screens to reach the SETUP MENU. Press and release the knob to activate the SETUP MENU. Selecting a SETUP MENU Option 1. Under SETUP MENU there are six menu options to choose. Turn the RPD knob to highlight an option. 2. Press and release the RPD knob to select the highlighted menu option. 3-42 SETUP MENU Options GAUGE APPEARANCE: While the gage is highlighted, press the RPD knob. Then turn the knob to choose the background color for a gage. Press the knob again when gage color is chosen. SHIFT LIGHT SETUP: This screen establishes a RPM range where the shift light comes on for each gear. Turn the RPD knob to highlight a shift light setting. Press the knob to allow adjustment of the highlighted setting. Turn the knob to adjust the value up or down, then press the knob again to allow the selection of another item. The number above each gear shows the highest RPM the light comes on for a gear range. The number below each gear indicates the lowest RPM the light comes on for a gear range. INDICATORS ON/OFF: Select on or off for each indicator by turning the RPD knob to highlight ON or OFF. Press and Release the RPD knob to apply the choice. The actual Traction Control, StabiliTrak®, Competitive Mode, Launch Control functions and instrument panel cluster telltales are not enabled or disabled by these indicators. SCREEN ORDER: While the screen order is highlighted, press the knob to allow adjustment. Turn the knob to reverse the displayed order of Region A and Region B. Press the knob again once the screen is chosen. CONTRAST: While the contrast slider is highlighted, press the knob to allow adjustment. Turn the knob to adjust the contrast of the screen. Press the knob again when the desired contrast is reached. RESTORE DEFAULTS: Restores the original factory screen defaults. Applying a SETUP MENU Option After each screen is customized, use this procedure to apply the change and return to the SETUP MENU. SET: Applies the changes to the display. 1. Turn until SET is highlighted. 2. Press and release while SET is highlighted to lock in the setting and return to the previous screen. RETURN /RET: Returns the display to the previous screen without saving changes. 1. Turn to highlight the RETURN/RET option. 2. Press and release knob to return to the previous menu. Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC display gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to display driver personalization menu modes and warning/status messages. All messages will appear in the DIC display, located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. The DIC buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. INFO (Information): Press this button to scroll through the vehicle information mode displays. r (Reset): Press this button to reset some vehicle information mode displays, select a personalization menu mode setting, or acknowledge a warning message. Press and hold the information and reset buttons at the same time for one second, then release the buttons to enter the personalization menu. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52 for more information. 3-43 DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following. Information Modes INFO (Information): Press this button to scroll through the following vehicle information modes: Outside Air Temperature and Odometer Press the information button until the outside air temperature and the odometer display. This mode shows the temperature outside of the vehicle in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C) and the total distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). The outside air temperature appears on the left side of the DIC display and the odometer appears on the right side of the display. To change the DIC display to English or metric units, see “UNITS” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52. TRIP A or TRIP B Press the information button until TRIP A or TRIP B display. These modes show the current distance traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). Both odometers can be used at the same time. To reset the trip odometer to zero, press and hold the reset button for a few seconds while the desired trip odometer is displayed. FUEL RANGE Press the information button until FUEL RANGE displays. This mode shows the remaining distance you can drive without refueling in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). It is based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank. When the fuel level is low, FUEL RANGE LOW displays. The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range is an average of recent driving conditions. As your driving conditions change, this data is gradually updated. The FUEL RANGE mode cannot be reset. 3-44 MPG (L/100 KM) AVG (Average) Press the information button until MPG (L/100 KM) AVG displays. This mode shows how many miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) your vehicle is getting based on current and past driving conditions. To reset the average fuel economy, press and hold the reset button while MPG (L/100 KM) AVG is displayed. Average fuel economy is then calculated starting from that point. If the average fuel economy is not reset, it is continually updated each time you drive. MPG (L/100 KM) INST (Instantaneous) Press the information button until MPG (L/100 KM) INST displays. This mode shows the current fuel economy at a particular moment and changes frequently as driving conditions change. This mode shows the instantaneous fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). Unlike average fuel economy, this screen cannot be reset. AV (Average) SPEED Press the information button until AV SPEED displays. This mode shows the vehicle’s average speed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). To reset the average vehicle speed, press and hold the reset button while AV SPEED is displayed. OIL LIFE Press the information button until OIL LIFE displays. The engine oil life system shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. It shows 100% when the system is reset after an oil change. It alerts you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change. See “How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System” under Engine Oil Life System on page 5-19. 3-45 COOLANT Press the information button until COOLANT displays. This mode shows the temperature of the engine coolant in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C). Tire Pressure If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC. The tire pressure is shown in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Press the information button until LF ## PSI (kPa) ## RF displays for the front tires. Press the information button again until LR ## PSI (kPa) ## RR displays for the rear tires. If a low tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you to check the tire pressure appears in the display. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-46 for more information. DIC Warnings and Messages These messages appear if there is a problem detected in one of your vehicle’s systems. A message clears when the vehicle’s condition is no longer present. To acknowledge a message and clear it from the display, press and hold any of the DIC buttons. If the condition is still present, the warning message comes back on the next time the vehicle is turned off and back on. With most messages, a warning chime sounds when the message displays. Your vehicle may have other warning messages. AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS OFF This message displays if the automatic headlamp system is disabled with the headlamp switch. AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS ON This message displays if the automatic headlamp system is enabled with the headlamp switch. BRAKE FLUID This message displays, while the ignition is on, when the brake ﬂuid level is low. The brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster also comes on. 3-46 See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-29 for more information. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. CHANGE OIL SOON This message displays when the life of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed. When this message is acknowledged and cleared from the display, the engine oil life system must still be reset separately. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-19 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. CHECK GAS CAP This message displays if the fuel cap has not been fully tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to make sure that it is on properly. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the message off. CHECK TIRE PRESS (Pressure) If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle’s tires needs to be checked. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information label. See Tires on page 5-54, Loading the Vehicle on page 4-26, and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-44. If the tire pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning light comes on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-32. COMPETITIVE MODE If your vehicle has this feature, this message displays when the Competitive Driving mode is selected. The Traction Control System (TCS) will not be operating while in the Competitive Driving mode and the ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster will be on solid. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-7, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-31 for more information. COOLING MODE ON This message may display on some vehicles. Under severe conditions, hot ambient temperatures, steep grades, and towing, your vehicle may experience more transmission shifting. This is temporary and normal under these conditions. This does not require engine or transmission service. 3-47 CRUISE ENGAGED This message displays when the cruise control system is active. See Cruise Control on page 3-10 for more information. DOOR AJAR This message displays if one or more of the vehicle’s doors are open. Make sure that the door(s) are closed completely. ENGINE DISABLED This message displays if the starting of the engine is disabled. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. ENG (Engine) PWR (Power) REDUCED This message displays to inform you that the vehicle has reduced engine power to avoid damaging the engine. 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 speed while this message is on, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. 3-48 ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ACTIVE If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster ﬂashes when ESC is assisting you with directional control of the vehicle. You may feel or hear the system working and see this message displayed in the DIC. Slippery road conditions may exist when this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. This message may stay on for a few seconds after ESC stops assisting you with directional control of the vehicle. This is normal when the system is operating. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-7 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-31 for more information. ESC (Electronic Stability Control) NOT READY If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), this message may display brieﬂy after starting the vehicle if the system’s sensors are not yet calibrated. The system is not functional until the message stops displaying. Adjust your driving accordingly. When the message is no longer displayed, the system is functional. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-7 for more information. ESC (Electronic Stability Control) OFF If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster comes on solid when ESC is turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-7 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-31 for more information. ICE POSSIBLE This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly. KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW This message displays if the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter battery is low. Replace the battery in the transmitter. See “Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4. LAUNCH CONTROL If your vehicle has this feature, this message displays after the COMPETITIVE MODE message when the vehicle is stopped. Launch control is a form of traction control to control wheel spin while launching the vehicle during closed track events and competitive driving venues. The system will exit to COMPETITIVE MODE after the vehicle is launched. See “COMPETITIVE MODE” earlier in this section. See “Launch Control” under Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-7 for more information. LEARN COMPLETE On vehicles without the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, this message displays when the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) has completed the tire learning process. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-64 for more information. LOW COOLANT If your vehicle has a 2.0L engine, this message displays when there is a low level of engine coolant. Have the cooling system serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. See Engine Coolant on page 5-28 for more information. LOW FUEL This message displays when your vehicle is low on fuel. Reﬁll the fuel tank as soon as possible. See Fuel Gage on page 3-37, Fuel on page 5-5, and Filling the Tank on page 5-8 for more information. 3-49 LOW TRACTION If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System (ETS) or Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays and the ETS light or the ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster ﬂashes when the system is actively limiting wheel spin. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. This message stays on for a few seconds after the system stops limiting wheel spin. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-13 or Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10 and Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-30 or Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-31 for more information. PARKING BRAKE This message displays if the parking brake is left engaged. See Parking Brake on page 2-31 for more information. POWER STEERING This message displays if a problem has been detected with the electric power steering. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays when there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. SERVICE ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), this message displays and a chime sounds if there has been a problem detected with ESC. The ESC/TCS light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. This light stays on solid as long as the detected problem remains present. When this message displays, the system is not working. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-7 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-31 for more information. If this message turns on while you are driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off and then back on. If this message still stays on or turns back on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. Have the ESC inspected by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. 3-50 SERVICE TRACTION If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System (ETS) or Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays and a chime sounds when the system is not functioning properly. The ETS light or the ESC/TCS light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. This light stays on solid as long as the detected problem remains present. When this message displays, the system is not working. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-13 or Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10 and Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-30 or Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-31 for more information. Have the system serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. SVC (Service) BRAKE SYSTEM This message may display if you have a turbocharged vehicle with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and if the hydraulic brake boost is not working or is working improperly. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. SVC (Service) TIRE MONITOR If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), this message displays if a part on the TPMS is not working properly. The tire pressure light also ﬂashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-32. Several conditions may cause this message to appear. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5-65 for more information. If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. See your dealer/retailer. TIRE LEARN ON If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and does not have the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, this message displays when the TPMS is re-learning the tire positions on your vehicle. The tire positions must be re-learned after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-70, Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-64, and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62 for more information. 3-51 TRACTION OFF If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System (ETS) or Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays and the ETS light or the ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster comes on solid when the system is turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-13 or Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10 and Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-30 or Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-31 for more information. TRUNK AJAR This message displays when the trunk is not closed completely. Make sure that the trunk is closed completely. See Trunk on page 2-12. DIC Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle has personalization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to a preferred setting. All of the features listed may not be available on your vehicle. Only the features available will be displayed on the DIC. The default settings for the features were set when your vehicle left the factory, but may have been changed from their default state since that time. To change feature settings, use the following procedure: Entering Personalization Menu 1. Turn the ignition on while the vehicle is stopped. To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off. 2. Press and hold the information and reset buttons at the same time for one second, then release to enter the personalization menu. If the vehicle speed is greater than 2 mph (3 km/h), only the UNITS menu will be accessible. 3. Press the information button to scroll through the available personalization menu modes. Press the reset button to scroll through the available settings for each mode. If you do not make a selection within ten seconds, the display will go back to the previous information displayed. 3-52 Personalization Menu Modes OIL LIFE RESET When this feature is displayed, you can reset the engine oil life system. To reset the system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 5-19. See “OIL LIFE” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-44 for more information. UNITS This feature allows you to select the units of measurement in which the DIC will display the vehicle information. When UNITS appears on the display, press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: ENGLISH (default in United States): All information will be displayed in English units. METRIC (default in Canada): All information will be displayed in metric units. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. TIRE LEARN? If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), this mode is available on vehicles without the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system. After rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor, the TPMS must re-learn the tire positions. To re-learn the tire positions, see Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-64. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-70 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-46 for more information. REMOTE START If your vehicle has remote start, this feature allows remote start to be turned off or on. Remote start allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. When REMOTE START appears on the display, press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: OFF: The remote start feature will be disabled. ON (default): The remote start feature will be enabled. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-6 for more information. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. 3-53 LOCK HORN If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), this feature, which allows the vehicle’s horn to chirp every time the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled. When LOCK HORN appears on the display, press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: OFF (default): The horn will not chirp on the ﬁrst press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter. The horn will still chirp on the second press. ON: The horn will chirp on the ﬁrst press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. UNLOCK HORN If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), this feature, which allows the vehicle’s horn to chirp on the ﬁrst press of the unlock button on the RKE transmitter, can be enabled or disabled. When UNLOCK HORN appears on the display, press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: OFF (default): The horn will not chirp when the unlock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. ON: The horn will chirp on the ﬁrst press of the unlock button on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. 3-54 LIGHT FLASH If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), this feature, which allows the vehicle’s exterior hazard/turn signal lighting to ﬂash every time the lock, unlock, or trunk release buttons on the RKE transmitter are pressed, can be enabled or disabled. When LIGHT FLASH appears on the display, press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: OFF: The exterior hazard/turn signal lighting will not ﬂash when the lock, unlock, or trunk release buttons on the RKE transmitter are pressed. ON (default): The exterior hazard/turn signal lighting will ﬂash when the lock, unlock, or trunk release buttons on the RKE transmitter are pressed. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. DELAY LOCK This feature, which delays the actual locking of the vehicle, can be enabled or disabled. When DELAY LOCK appears on the display, press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: ON (default): The doors will not lock until ﬁve seconds after the last door is closed. You can temporarily override delayed locking by pressing the power lock switch or the lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter a second time. OFF: The doors will lock immediately when pressing the power lock switch or the lock button on the RKE transmitter. See Power Door Locks on page 2-9, Delayed Locking on page 2-10, and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. 3-55 UNLK (Unlock) (Automatic Transmission Only) This screen displays only if your vehicle has an automatic transmission and DRIVER or ALL is selected for the AUTO UNLK feature. This feature determines when the automatic door unlocking will occur. When UNLK appears on the display, press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: KEY OFF: The door(s) will unlock when the key is turned off. SHIFT TO P (Park) (default): The door(s) will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). See Programmable Automatic Door Unlock on page 2-10 for more information. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. AUTO UNLK (Unlock) This feature, which allows the vehicle to automatically unlock certain doors, can be enabled or disabled. When AUTO UNLK appears on the display, press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: ALL (default): All of the doors will automatically unlock. DRIVER: The driver’s door will automatically unlock. NONE: None of the doors will automatically unlock. You will need to manually unlock the doors. If you have a manual transmission vehicle, the door(s) will automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off. If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, you can select when the automatic unlocking will occur. See “UNLK (Unlock) (Automatic Transmission Only)” following. See Programmable Automatic Door Unlock on page 2-10 for more information. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. 3-56 EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), this feature, which allows the vehicle’s exterior perimeter lighting to turn on each time the unlock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled. When EXT LIGHTS appears on the display, press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: OFF: The exterior perimeter lighting will not turn on when the unlock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. ON (default): The exterior perimeter lighting will turn on when the unlock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC will display. When LANGUAGE appears on the display, press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: ENGLISH (default): All messages will appear in English. FRENCH: All messages will appear in French. SPANISH: All messages will appear in Spanish. GERMAN: All messages will appear in German. To select a setting and exit out of the personalization menu mode, press the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. Exiting Personalization Menu The personalization menu will be exited when any of the following conditions occur: (cid:129) A ten second time period has elapsed. The ignition is turned off. The end of the personalization menu list is reached. 3-57 (cid:129) (cid:129) Notice: Contact your dealer/retailer before adding any equipment. Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems, and could damage them. Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone equipment. Notice: The chime signals related to safety belts, parking brake, and other functions of your vehicle operate through the radio/entertainment system. If that equipment is replaced or additional equipment is added to your vehicle, the chimes may not work. Make sure that replacement or additional equipment is compatible with your vehicle before installing it. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-23 for more information. Audio System(s) Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with its features. { CAUTION: Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving. This system provides access to many audio and non audio listings. To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: (cid:129) Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system. (cid:129) Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset radio stations. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 4-2. 3-58 Setting the Clock Without Date Display AM/FM Base Radio with a Single CD Player To set the time: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. Press O to turn the radio on. 2. Press H until the hour begins ﬂashing on the display. Press H a second time and the minute begins ﬂashing on the display. 3. While either the hour or the minute numbers are ﬂashing, turn f to increase or decrease the time. 4. Press H again until the clock display stops ﬂashing to set the currently displayed time; otherwise, the ﬂashing stops after ﬁve seconds and the current time displayed is automatically set. To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour, press the H button until 12H or 24H is displayed. Once 12H or 24H is displayed, turn the f knob to the desired option to select the setting. Press the H button again to apply the setting, or let the screen time out. With Date Display Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port, and Radio with Single CD (MP3) Player To set the time and date: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. Press O to turn the radio on. 2. Press H and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays. 3. Press the softkey located below any one of the tabs that you want to change. 4. To increase the time or date do one of the following: (cid:129) Press the softkey located below the selected tab. (cid:129) Press ¨SEEK, or \ FWD. Turn f clockwise. 5. To decrease the time or date do one of the following: (cid:129) Press ©SEEK or s REV. Turn f counterclockwise. 3-59 (cid:129) (cid:129) Radio(s) The date does not automatically display. To see the date press H while the radio is on. The date with display times out after a few seconds and goes back to the normal radio and time display. To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default setting from month/day/year to day/month/year: 1. Press H and then the softkey located below the forward arrow label. Once the time 12H and 24H, and the date MM/DD/YYYY (month, day, and year) and DD/MM/YYYY (day, month, and year) displays. 2. Press the softkey located below the desired option. 3. Press H again to apply the selected default, or let the screen time out. Radio with CD (Base) 3-60 Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port shown, Radio with CD (MP3) similar The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system. Radio Data System (RDS) The radio may have RDS. The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and only works when the information is available. While the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station name or call letters display. In rare cases, a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. 3-61 Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. Speed Compensated Volume (SCV): Radios with the Speed Compensated Volume (SCV) feature automatically adjust the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume level is consistent. To activate SCV: 1. Set the radio volume to the desired level. 2. Press MENU to display the radio setup menu. 3. Press the softkey under the AUTO VOLUM tab on the radio display. 4. Press the softkey under the desired Speed Compensated Volume setting (OFF, Low, Med, or High) to select the level of radio volume compensation. The display times out after approximately 10 seconds. Each higher setting allows for more radio volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Finding a Station BAND: Press to choose between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM™ (if equipped) on the Radio with CD (Base). Press to choose between FM, AM, XM (if equipped) on the Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port or the Radio with CD (MP3). f (Tune): Turn to select radio stations. ©SEEK: Press to seek or scan stations with a strong signal in the selected band. To seek stations, press and release ©SEEK to go to the previous station and stay there. To scan stations, press and hold ©SEEK for a few seconds until the radio beeps once. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press ©SEEK again to stop scanning. To scan preset stations in the selected band, press and hold ©SEEK for four seconds until a double beep sounds. The radio goes to a stored preset, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next stored preset. Press ©SEEK again to stop scanning preset stations. 3-62 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) ¨SEEK: Press to seek or scan stations with a strong signal in the selected band. To seek stations, press and release ¨SEEK to go to the next station and stay there. To scan stations, press and hold ¨SEEK for a few seconds until the radio beeps once. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press ¨SEEK again to stop scanning. To scan preset stations in the selected band, press and hold ¨SEEK for four seconds until a double beep sounds. The radio goes to a stored preset, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next stored preset. Press ¨SEEK again to stop scanning preset stations. 4 (Information): For vehicles with the Radio with CD (Base), press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press 4 to display the time. For vehicles with XM, MP3, WMA, or RDS features, press 4 to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, WMA song. Song title information will be displayed on the top line of the display while the artist information will be displayed on the bottom line, it the information is available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback. When information is not available, “No Info” displays. Storing Radio Stations Depending on which radio the vehicle has, radio stations are stored as either favorites or presets. Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite Radio that have a FAV button store radio stations as favorites. Drivers are encouraged to set up radio station favorites while the vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to favorite stations using the softkeys, favorites button, and steering wheel controls. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. FAV (Favorites): A maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio favorites page button (FAV button). Press FAV to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations. The current balance/fade and tone settings are also stored with the favorite stations. 3-63 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) To store a station as a favorite: 1. Tune to the desired radio station and set the balance/fade and tone settings to the desired levels. 2. Press FAV to display the page where to store the station. 3. Press and hold one of the six softkeys until a beep sounds. 4. Repeat the steps for each radio station to be stored as a favorite. To setup the number of favorites pages: 1. Press MENU to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the softkey located below the FAV 1-6 tab. 3. Select the desired number of favorites pages by pressing the softkey located below the displayed page numbers. 4. Press FAV, or let the menu time out, to return to the original main radio screen showing the radio station frequency tabs and to begin programming favorites. Auto Text (Satellite Radio Service, CD, MP3, and WMA features): If additional information is available for the current song being played, Auto Text will automatically page/scroll the information every three seconds above the FAV presets on the radio display. By default, Auto Text is enabled. To change the Auto Text setting: 1. Press MENU to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the softkey under AUTO TXT tab on the radio display. 3. Press the softkey under the ON or OFF tab on the radio display. If 4 is pressed and the song title or artist information is longer than what can be displayed, the extra information will page every three seconds when Auto Text is activated. 3-64 Storing a Radio Station as a Preset Radios that have numbered pushbuttons store radio stations as presets. Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on the six numbered buttons. To store preset stations: 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons for three seconds until a beep sounds. 3. Repeat the Steps 1 and 2 for each numbered button. Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble): The radio may display some or all tones such as BASS, MID, and TREB. To adjust the tone settings on the Radio with CD (Base): Press f until the tone control labels display, then turn f to change the setting. To adjust the tone settings on the Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port or the Radio with CD (MP3): 1. Press f until the tone control tabs display. 2. Press the softkey below the desired tab to be adjusted. 3. To increase the level of the bass, midrange, or treble: (cid:129) Press ¨SEEK, or \ FWD. Turn f clockwise. 4. To decrease the level of the bass, midrange, or treble: (cid:129) Press ©SEEK, or s REV. Turn f counterclockwise. The radio may be capable of adjusting bass, midrange, or treble to the middle position by pressing the softkey below the BASS, MID, or TREB tab for more than two seconds. The radio beeps once and the level adjusts to the middle position. 3-65 (cid:129) (cid:129) The radio may also be capable of adjusting all tone and speaker controls to the middle position by pressing f for more than two seconds until the radio beeps once. If a station’s frequency is weak, or has static, decrease the treble. EQ (Equalization): Press this button to select preset equalization settings. To return to the manual mode, press EQ until Manual displays or start to manually adjust the bass, midrange, or treble by pressing f . Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Depending on which radio the vehicle has, the Balance/Fade can be adjusted using f or ` . To adjust balance or fade using f : 1. Press f until the speaker control tabs display. 2. Press the softkey under the desired tab, or continue pressing f to highlight the desired tab. 3. Turn f to adjust the highlighted setting. The highlighted setting can also be adjusted by pressing either SEEK arrow. On some radios, \ FWD and s REV can also be used to adjust the highlighted level. To adjust balance or fade using ` : 1. Press ` until the speaker control labels display. 2. Continue pressing ` until the desired speaker control label displays. 3. Turn f to adjust the setting. The setting can also be adjusted by pressing either SEEK arrow, \ FWD, or s REV. The radio may be capable of adjusting balance or fade to the middle position by pressing the softkey below the BAL or FADE tab for more than two seconds. The radio beeps once and the level adjusts to the middle position. The radio may also be capable of adjusting all tone and speaker controls to the middle position by pressing f for more than two seconds until the radio beeps once. 3-66 Finding a Category (CAT) Station (XM Satellite Radio Service Only) CAT (Category): The radio may have the CAT button feature. To select and ﬁnd a desired category: 1. Press BAND until the XM frequency displays. 2. Press CAT to display the category tabs on the radio display. Continue pressing the CAT button until the desired category name displays. 3. Press either of the two softkeys below the desired category tab to immediately tune to the ﬁrst XM station associated with that category. 4. To go to the previous or to the next XM station within the selected category, do one of the following: Turn f. Undesired XM categories can be removed through the setup menu. To remove an undesired category: 1. Press MENU to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the softkey below the XM CAT tab. 3. Turn f to display the category to be removed. 4. Press the softkey below the Remove tab until the category name along with the word Removed displays. 5. Repeat the steps to remove additional categories. Removed categories can be restored by pressing the softkey under the Add tab when a removed category displays or by pressing the softkey below the Restore All tab. Categories cannot be removed or added while the vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph (8 km/h). (cid:129) Press the softkeys below the right or left arrows on the radio display. (cid:129) Press ©SEEK or ¨SEEK. 5. To exit the category search mode, press the FAV button or BAND button to display the favorites again. 3-67 (cid:129) Radio Messages Calibration Error: Displays if the radio is no longer calibrated properly for the vehicle. The vehicle must be returned to your dealer/retailer for service. Loc or Locked: Displays when the THEFTLOCK® system has activated. Take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. During your trial or when you subscribe, you will get unlimited access to XM Radio Online for when you are not in the vehicle. A service fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, contact XM at xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. Radio Messages for XM Only See XM Radio Messages on page 3-78 for more information. 3-68 Loading a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD begins playing. When the CD is inserted, the CD symbol displays. As each new track starts to play, the track number

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