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reappears every 10 minutes until the condition is corrected. LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE { WARNING

When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT message is displayed on the Driver Information Center, your vehicle's handling capabilities will be reduced during severe maneuvers. The active handling system will be affected. See Active Handling System on page 9‑35. If you drive too fast, you could lose control of your vehicle. You or others could be injured. Do not drive over 90 km/h (55 mph) when the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT

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message is displayed. Drive cautiously and check your tire pressures as soon as you can.

This message displays when one or more of the tires is underinflated. This message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire is affected. Multiple chimes sound and the tire pressure light on the instrument panel cluster turns on when this message is displayed. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5‑23. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the RESET button. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can.

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Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Run-Flat Tires on page 10‑53, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12, Tire Pressure on page 10‑60, and Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑62. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑25. To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button. A message reappears every 10 minutes until the condition is corrected. SERVICE TIRE MONITOR This message displays if a part on the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is not working properly. The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5‑23. Several conditions may cause this message to appear. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑64 for more information.

If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. See your dealer. TIRE FLAT

{ WARNING

When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT message is displayed on the Driver Information Center, your vehicle's handling capabilities will be reduced during severe maneuvers. If you drive too fast, you could lose control of your vehicle. You or others could be injured. Do not drive over 55 mph (90 km/h) when the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT message is displayed. Drive cautiously and check your tire pressures as soon as you can.

This message displays when one or more of the tires is flat. This message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire is affected. Multiple chimes sound and the tire pressure light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when this message is displayed. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5‑23. This message is followed by the MAXIMUM SPEED 90 km/h (55 MPH) message, and then by the REDUCED HANDLING message. The Active Handling System will intervene more quickly when a flat tire has been detected. Adjust your driving accordingly. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the RESET button. 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 and Loading

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Information label. See Run-Flat Tires on page 10‑53, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12, Tire Pressure on page 10‑60, and Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑62. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑25. To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button. A message reappears every 10 minutes until the condition is corrected.

Transmission Messages

SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer for service. SHIFT TO PARK If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, this message displays if the vehicle is not in P (Park) when the engine is being turned off. The vehicle will be in ACCESSORY. Once the shift lever is moved to P (Park), the vehicle will turn off.

The vehicle will remain in ACCESSORY, without the 20 minute time-out period, until the shift lever is moved to P (Park) or until the driver presses the pushbutton to restart the vehicle. See Ignition Positions on page 9‑18 for more information. TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE This message displays and four chimes sound if the transmission fluid temperature rises above 132°C (270°F) or rises rapidly. The transmission may shift gears or apply the torque converter clutch to reduce the fluid temperature. Driving aggressively or driving on long hills can cause the transmission fluid temperature to be higher than normal. If this message appears, you may continue to drive at a slower speed. Monitor the transmission fluid temperature and allow it to cool to at least 110°C (230°F). The transmission fluid temperature can be monitored with

the gauges button on the DIC. See “DIC Operation and Displays” under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑25 and Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑20. Also check the engine coolant temperature. If it is also hot, see Engine Overheating on page 10‑29. If this message is displayed during normal vehicle operation on flat roads, the vehicle may need service. See your dealer for an inspection. If driving in a performance or competitive manner, the use of (S) Sport Automatic Mode or (S) Sport Manual Paddle Shift gear selection is recommended. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑25 for more information. To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button. The message reappears every 10 minutes until this condition changes. If you do not press the RESET button, the message remains on the display until the condition changes.

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UPSHIFT NOW See Manual Transmission on page 9‑29.

Vehicle Reminder Messages

ACCESSORY MODE ON This message displays when the vehicle is in accessory mode. ICE POSSIBLE This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly. OPTIONS UNAVAILABLE This message displays for a few seconds if a RKE transmitter that is not labeled 1 or 2 is used and you try to personalize the features on the vehicle by pressing the OPTION button. The personalization system will not recognize the transmitter and the DIC will not display the

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current driver number or the menus used to set personalizations. The personalization features will then be set to the default states. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑51 for more information. SET PARK BRAKE FOR SEAT RECALL If the vehicle has a manual transmission, this message displays if you try to recall the memory positions when the ignition is on and the parking brake is not set. If the vehicle is on, you must set the parking brake in order for the memory positions to recall. See Memory Seats on page 3‑4 for more information.

Washer Fluid Messages

CHECK WASHER FLUID See Washer Fluid on page 10‑32.

Vehicle Personalization Many features on your vehicle can be personalized. This means that the operation of these features can be set to operate differently depending on who is driving the vehicle. See “Personal Options” later in this section for the features that you can personalize. The personalization settings for other features are automatically updated and saved as the driver adjusts them. These include the following settings and presets:

The radio presets, tone, volume, fade, balance, equalization (EQ) settings, and source (radio or CD). The last climate control setting. The Head-Up Display (HUD) position and dimming level, if your vehicle has this feature.

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If more than one valid RKE transmitter is detected upon opening the driver door, the driver preferences for the lowest driver number will be recalled. If an RKE transmitter that is not labelled 1 or 2 is used, the personalization system will not recognize the transmitter. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will not display a current driver number and the features that are normally programmed through the DIC will be set to the default states. Also, if the OPTION button is pressed, the DIC does not display the menus used to set personalizations, but instead displays OPTIONS UNAVAILABLE for a few seconds.

Entering the Personal Options Menu To enter the personal options menu, use the following steps: 1.

If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, turn the vehicle on with the shift lever in P (Park). If you have a manual transmission vehicle, turn the vehicle on with the parking brake set. To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off. 2. Press the OPTION button and you will enter the PERSONAL OPTIONS menu.

The instrument panel cluster dimming level and last selected DIC display.

Separate personalization settings are saved for two different drivers. One of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters is assigned to driver 1. The other is assigned to driver 2. The backs of the RKE transmitters are labelled 1 or 2 to correspond to each driver. The current driver's preferences are recalled when one of the following occurs:

The lock or unlock button on the RKE transmitter, labelled 1 or 2, is pressed. The appropriate memory button, 1 or 2, located on the driver door is pressed. See Memory Seats on page 3‑4 for more information.

. A valid RKE transmitter is detected upon opening the driver door.

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The DIC will display the current driver number (1 or 2) for a few seconds and then will display instructions on which buttons to use for setting the personalizations. The RESET button is used to select a setting for a particular feature. The OPTION button is used to move to the next feature.

3. Press the OPTION button while

the instruction screen is displayed to enter the first personalization menu item.

4. Once you have cycled through

all of the personal options, pressing the OPTION button a final time exits the personal options menu. In addition, if no button is pressed within 45 seconds, the DIC will exit the personal options menu.

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Personal Options The following options are available for programming: Display Units: This option allows you to choose the measurement units. Press the OPTION button until DISPLAY UNITS appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: . ENGLISH (default) . METRIC If you choose ENGLISH, all information will be displayed in English units. If you choose METRIC, all information will be displayed in metric units. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

If your

Auto Memory Recall (Automatic Transmission only): automatic transmission vehicle has the memory package, you may have this option. This option allows the driver seat, the telescopic steering column, if your vehicle has this feature, and the outside rearview mirrors to automatically move to the current driver's set position when the engine starts. Press the OPTION button until AUTO MEMORY RECALL appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: . YES . NO (default) If you choose YES, the driver seat, the outside rearview mirrors and the telescopic steering column, if your vehicle has this feature, positions are recalled when you turn the ignition on. If you choose NO, this option will turn off.

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If your vehicle

When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option. Auto Exit Recall: has the memory package, you may have this option. This option allows the driver seat and telescopic steering column, if your vehicle has this feature, to automatically move to the current driver's exit position when one of the following occurs: The vehicle is turned off or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) or accessory mode and the driver door is opened. The vehicle is turned off or in RAP and the unlock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.

In order for the Auto Exit Recall feature to work on an automatic transmission vehicle, the vehicle must be in P (Park). On a manual transmission vehicle, the parking brake must be set.

Press the OPTION button until AUTO EXIT RECALL appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: . YES . NO (default) If you choose YES, when you turn the ignition off and open the driver door or press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter, the seat and the telescopic steering wheel, if your vehicle has this feature, will return to their stored exit positions for an easy exit or an easy entrance when returning to the vehicle. The seat and steering wheel will only return to the stored driving position if you press the appropriate memory button or activate the Auto Memory Recall feature. If you choose NO, this option will turn off.

When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option. Approach Lights: This option briefly turns on the parking lamps, the high-beam headlamps, and the back-up lamps during low light periods when the RKE transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle. Press the OPTION button until APPROACH LIGHTS appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: . OFF . ON (default) If you choose OFF, this option will turn off.

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If you choose ON, the parking lamps, the high-beam headlamps, and the back-up lamps will come on for 20 seconds during low light periods when all of the following occur: . You press the unlock button on

the RKE transmitter.

. Both of the doors are closed.

The vehicle is off or in RAP.

The lamps remain on for 20 seconds or until a door is opened, the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, or the vehicle is no longer off or in RAP. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2 for more information. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option. Twilight Delay: This option allows you to set the amount of time you want the parking lamps and high-beam headlamps to remain on

after you exit the vehicle. This will occur when the vehicle is off or in RAP and the headlamps are on due to the automatic headlamp system. The parking lamps and high-beam headlamps will remain on until the driver selected time expires, the exterior lamp control is activated, or the vehicle is no longer off or in RAP. Press the OPTION button until TWILIGHT DELAY appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: . OFF 15 S 30 S (default) 90 S

If you choose OFF, this option will turn off. If you choose 15 S, the twilight delay time will be set to 15 seconds. If you choose 30 S, the twilight delay time will be set to 30 seconds.

If you choose 90 S, the twilight delay time will be set to 90 seconds. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option. Flash at Unlock: This option activates the front and rear turn signals for two short flashes when the unlock or hatch/trunk button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. This will only occur when the vehicle is off. Press the OPTION button until FLASH AT UNLOCK appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: . YES (default) . NO If you choose YES, the front and rear turn signals will flash twice when you press the unlock button or the hatch/trunk button on the RKE transmitter.

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If you choose NO, this option will turn off. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option. Flash at Lock: This option activates the front and rear turn signals for one long flash when the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. This will only occur when the vehicle is off. If the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed again within five seconds, the horn will sound regardless of which setting you have selected. Press the OPTION button until FLASH AT LOCK appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: . YES (default) . NO

If you choose YES, the front and rear turn signals will flash once when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter. If you choose NO, this option will turn off. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option. FOB Reminder: This option sounds the horn three times when the driver door is closed and there is a RKE transmitter inside the interior of the vehicle. This will only occur when the vehicle is off. Press the OPTION button until FOB REMINDER appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: . YES . NO (default)

If you choose YES, the horn will sound three times when a RKE transmitter is inside of the vehicle while the ignition is turned off and the driver door is closed. If you choose NO, this option will turn off. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option. Passive Door Locking: This option allows you to select whether the doors automatically lock during normal vehicle exit. When the ignition is turned off and all doors become closed, the vehicle will determine how many RKE transmitters remain in the vehicle interior. If at least one RKE transmitter has been removed from the interior of the vehicle, the doors will lock after a short delay. For example, if there are two RKE transmitters in the vehicle and one is removed, the other will be locked in. The RKE transmitter locked in

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the vehicle can still be used to start the vehicle or unlock the doors, if needed. A person approaching the outside of the locked vehicle without an authorized RKE transmitter, however, will not be able to open the door, even with a transmitter in the vehicle. You may temporarily disable the passive door locking feature by pressing the door unlock switch for three seconds on an open door. Passive door locking will then remain disabled until a door lock switch is pressed or until the power mode transitions from the off power mode. Press the OPTION button until PASSIVE DOOR LOCKING appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: . OFF (default) . SILENT . HORN

If you choose OFF, this option will turn off. If you choose SILENT, the doors will automatically lock a short time after you remove a RKE transmitter from the interior of the vehicle and close both doors. If you choose HORN, the doors will automatically lock and the horn will sound a short time after you remove a RKE transmitter from the interior of the vehicle and close both doors. If you are parking in a quiet area and do not want the horn to sound when the doors lock, press the lock button on the RKE transmitter immediately after removing it from the interior and closing the doors. This will lock the doors and cancel the passive locking for this ignition cycle. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

Passive Door Unlock: This option allows you to select which doors will automatically unlock when you approach and open the driver door with the RKE transmitter. See Door Locks on page 2‑7 for more information. Press the OPTION button until PASSIVE DOOR UNLOCK appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: . DRIVER . BOTH (default) If you choose DRIVER, only the driver door will automatically unlock when you approach and open the driver door with the RKE transmitter. If you choose BOTH, both doors will automatically unlock when you approach and open the driver door with the RKE transmitter.

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Auto Unlock: This option allows you to select whether the driver door, both doors, or neither door automatically unlocks when the shift lever is moved into P (Park) for automatic transmission vehicles or when the ignition is turned off or is in RAP for manual transmission vehicles. Press the OPTION button until AUTO UNLOCK appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: . OFF . DRIVER . BOTH (default) If you choose OFF, this option will turn off. If you choose DRIVER, on automatic transmission vehicles, the driver door will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into P (Park). On manual transmission

vehicles, the driver door will automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off or is in RAP. If you choose BOTH, on automatic transmission vehicles, both doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into P (Park). On manual transmission vehicles, both doors will automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off or is in RAP. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option. Language: This option allows you to select the language the DIC, the Head-Up Display (HUD), if your vehicle has this feature, and the radio uses to display messages. Each language mode will be displayed in its own language. For example, English will be displayed as ENGLISH, Spanish as ESPANOL, etc. If your vehicle has the navigation system, you will not have the Japanese language mode.

Press the OPTION button until LANGUAGE appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: . ENGLISH (default) . DEUTSCH (German) FRANCAIS (French) ITALIANO (Italian)

. ESPANOL (Spanish)

JAPANESE

If you choose a language that you do not understand, press the OPTION and RESET buttons for five seconds. The DIC will begin displaying all of the various languages one by one for as long as the buttons are pressed. When the desired language is displayed, release the buttons and the DIC will set to this language. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

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Personalize Name: This option allows you to type in a name or greeting that will appear on the DIC display whenever the corresponding RKE transmitter (1 or 2) is used or one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) located on the driver door is pressed. Press the OPTION button until PERSONALIZE NAME appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: . YES . NO (default) If you choose YES, you can type in a name that will appear on the DIC display. To program a name, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the PERSONAL OPTIONS

menu and select the driver number (1 or 2) that you would like to program by following the

instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Options Menu”.

2. Press the OPTION button until

the PERSONALIZE NAME option appears on the display.

3. Select YES under

PERSONALIZE NAME by pressing the RESET button.

4. Press the OPTION button and a

cursor will display where you can insert a letter.

5. Press the OPTION button again

until the letter you want is displayed. To scroll through the letters faster and without a beeping noise, keep the OPTIONS button depressed. There are alpha/numeric characters and a blank space available.

6. Press the RESET button to

select the letter of your choice and proceed on to the next space to the right. If you make a mistake and would like to clear or replace a letter, perform the following steps: 6.1. Press the RESET button to

reach the letter you would like to change.

6.2. Press the OPTION button to scroll through the letter choices.

6.3. Press the RESET button to

select the letter and proceed on to the next space to the right.

7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the name or greeting you want is complete. After the name or greeting is complete, keep pressing the RESET button until the display turns blank and exits out of this option. You can program up to 20 characters.

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If you choose NO, this option will turn off. If a customized name or greeting is not programmed, the DIC display will show Driver 1 or Driver 2 to correspond with either the number on the back of the RKE transmitter (1 or 2) being used or to the memory button (1 or 2) that is pressed. PERSONALIZE NAME is the last option available to program in the PERSONAL OPTIONS menu. Pressing the OPTION button after this setting will exit you from the PERSONAL OPTIONS menu. The last item you were in prior to entering PERSONAL OPTIONS will then display on the DIC.

Universal Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑20 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. The FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization Certificate number is KOBGTE12C. The Canadian Registration ID number is 3521A-GTE12C.

Universal Remote System Programming

This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Do not use this 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.

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Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person assist with programming the transmitter. Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles, as well as for future programming. Only the original remote control transmitter is needed for Fixed Code programming. The programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. See “Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons” in this section. Park the vehicle outside of the garage when programming a garage door. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate being programmed.

Programming Universal Home Remote — Rolling Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to www.learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are Rolling Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting. Otherwise, the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated. To program up to three devices: 1. Press START or put the vehicle in accessory mode. See Ignition Positions on page 9‑18 for additional information. Programming can only occur when the vehicle is running or in accessory mode.

2. From inside the vehicle, press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds, and immediately release them.

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should slowly blink. This button may need to be held for up to 20 seconds. Immediately, within one second, release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light blinks rapidly until programming is complete.

6. Press and release the same

button again. The garage door should move, confirming that programming is successful and complete.

To program another Rolling Code device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home automation device, repeat Steps 1 through 6, choosing a different function button in Step 4
than what was used for the garage door opener. If these instructions do not work, the garage door opener is probably a Fixed Code unit. Follow the programming instructions that follow for a Fixed Code garage door opener.

Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to www.learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting. Otherwise, the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated. To program up to three devices: 1. Press START or put the vehicle in accessory mode. See Ignition Positions on page 9‑18 for additional information. Programming can only occur when the vehicle is running or in accessory mode.

3. Locate in the garage, the garage

door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored button. Press this button. After pressing this button, complete the following steps in less than 30 seconds. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button,

4.

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The hand-held transmitter can have between eight and 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter. The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote. If the total number of switches on the motor head and hand-held transmitter is different, or if the dip switch settings are different, use the dip switch settings on the motor head unit to program the Universal Home Remote. The motor head dip switch settings can also be used when the original hand-held transmitter is not available.

Example of Eight Dip Switches

with Two Positions

Example of Eight Dip Switches

with Three Positions

The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar. The switch positions on the hand-held transmitter could be labeled as follows:

A switch in the up position could be labeled as “Up,” “+,” or “On.”

2. To verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit, remove the battery cover on the hand-held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener motor. If there is a row of dip switches similar to the graphic above, the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit. If you do not see a row of dip switches, return to the previous section, “Programming Universal Home Remote – Rolling Code.”

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A switch in the down position could be labeled as “Down,” “−,” or “Off.” A switch in the middle position could be labeled as “Middle,” “0,” or “Neutral.”

3. Write down the eight to 12 switch

settings from left to right as follows:

When a switch is in the up position, write “Left.” When a switch is in the down position, write “Right.” If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “Middle.” The switch settings written down in Step 3 now become the button strokes to be entered into the Universal Home Remote in Step 5. Be sure to enter the switch settings written down in Step 3, in order from left

to right, into the Universal Home Remote, when completing Step 5.

4. From inside the vehicle, first

firmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds. Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode.

A. Left Button (Up, +, or On) B. Middle Button (Middle, 0,

or Neutral)

C. Right Button (Down, -, or Off)

5. The indicator lights blink slowly.

Enter each switch setting from Step 3 into the vehicle's Universal Home Remote. You have two and one-half minutes to complete Step 5. Now press one button on the Universal Home Remote for each switch setting as follows:

If you wrote “Left,” press the left button (A) in the vehicle. If you wrote “Right,” press the right button (C) in the vehicle. If you wrote “Middle,” press the middle button (B) in the vehicle.

6. After entering all of the switch

positions, again, firmly press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights turn on.

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7. Press and hold the button that

will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light above the selected button should slowly blink. This button may need to be held for up to 55 seconds. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light blinks rapidly until programming is complete.

8.

9. Press and release the same

button again. The garage door should move, confirming that programming is successful and complete.

To program another Fixed Code device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home automation device, repeat Steps 1 through 9, choosing a different button in Step 7 than what was used for the garage door opener.

Universal Remote System Operation Press and hold the appropriate button for at least one-half second. The indicator light comes on while the signal is being transmitted. Operation can occur: If the vehicle is in accessory mode. If the vehicle is running. If the vehicle is in Retained Accessory Mode (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑21 for more information.

. Up to an additional 10 minutes

after RAP finishes.

. Up to 10 minutes after any door

is opened.

Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the instructions.

Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons The programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code on the Universal Home Remote device: 1. Press and hold the two outside

buttons at the same time for approximately 20 seconds, until the indicator lights, located directly above the buttons, begin to blink rapidly.

2. Once the indicator lights begin to

blink, release both buttons. The codes from all buttons are erased.

For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑5 or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13‑5.

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Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lamps Off

Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Twilight Sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-4
Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Lighting Features

Entry/Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . 6-7
Exterior Lighting Battery

Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

The exterior lamp control is located to the left of the steering wheel on the multifunction lever. O (Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the band with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp band has four positions: O (Off): Turns off all lamps. AUTO (Automatic): Sets the exterior lamps to automatic mode. AUTO mode turns the exterior lamps on and off depending on how much light is available outside the vehicle.

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To override AUTO mode, turn the control to off. To reset to AUTO mode, turn the control to exterior lamps and then back to AUTO. Automatic mode also resets when the vehicle is turned off and then back on again if the control is left in the AUTO position. ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: . Sidemarker Lamps

Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

The parking brake indicator light comes on and stays on when the parking lamps are on with the engine off and the ignition to ACC/ ACCESSORY. 5 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights.

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Exterior Lamps Off Reminder A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver door is opened with the ignition off.

Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high, push the turn signal lever all the way forward. To change from high to low beam, pull the lever rearward.

While the high beams are on, this light on the instrument cluster will also be lit.

Flash-to-Pass To use the flash-to-pass feature, briefly pull the turn signal lever toward you. The high-beam indicator flashes to indicate to the other driver that you intend to pass. If the low-beam headlamps are off and the fog lamps are on, the fog lamps flash.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system makes the front turn signal lamps come on when the following conditions are met:

It is still daylight and the ignition is on. The exterior lamp control is in the AUTO position.

The transmission is not in P (Park) or the parking brake is off. The parking brake is off or the vehicle speed is greater than 13 km/h (8 mph).

When DRL are on, only the front turn signal lamps will be on. The parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, or other exterior lamps will not be on when the DRL are being used. When it is dark enough outside, the front turn signal lamps turn off and the normal low-beam headlamps turn on. When it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps go off, and the front turn signal lamps will take over. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. Once the vehicle leaves the garage, it takes approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, the

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instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness knob is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑6 for more information. If it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp control is off, a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Lamp Messages on page 5‑42. Turning the exterior lamp control to off a second time, or turning on the headlamps will remove the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message in the DIC. If the parking lamps or the fog lamps were turned on instead, the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will continue to be displayed. The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed. To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior lamp control to the off position or shift into P (Park). The DRL will stay

off until the control is toggled again or the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). This procedure applies only to vehicles first sold in the United States.

Twilight Sentinel Twilight Sentinel® is an automatic headlamp system. When activated, this feature turns your headlamps and parking lamps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside.

Be sure not to cover the light sensor on the top of the instrument panel. AUTO: Activates the system.

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If the band is already in the AUTO position when you start your vehicle, Twilight Sentinel is automatically enabled. If it is dark outside, your vehicle headlamps and parking lamps will turn on automatically. Once it is bright enough outside, the headlamps and parking lamps will automatically turn back off. Twilight Sentinel may also turn on when you drive through a dimly lit area. Once you leave the dimly lit area, it may take about one minute before the Twilight Sentinel turns off. During this brief delay, the instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel dimmer is set to full brightness. See Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑6. To temporarily disable Twilight Sentinel, turn the band to O.

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To turn Twilight Sentinel back on, turn the band to O again, then release it. If the Twilight Sentinel has the headlamps turned on and you turn the ignition off, the headlamps will stay on for a period of time while you leave the vehicle. Use the Driver Information Center to turn Twilight Sentinel on or off and to increase or decrease the length of the delayed illumination period. See “Personal Options” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑51. The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed. 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

not operating, these lamps turn off. Move the exterior lamp control to P or ; to disable this feature.

Hazard Warning Flashers

The hazard warning flashers work no matter what mode the ignition is in, even if the ignition is turned off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, the turn signals will not work.

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

The hazard warning flashers warn others that you have a problem. The button is near the center of the instrument panel. | (Hazard Warning Flashers): Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press again to turn the flashers off.

Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Release the lever and the

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Fog Lamps

Use fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The fog lamps control is located on the multifunction lever next to the exterior lamp control. # (Fog Lamps): Turning the band to this position will turn the fog lamps on.

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When you turn the fog lamps on, the fog lamp light will appear on the instrument panel cluster to indicate that the fog lamps and the parking lamps are on. If you turn the high-beam headlamps on, the fog lamps will turn off. They will turn on again when you switch to low-beam headlamps. The ignition must be on for the fog lamps to operate. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.

turn signal automatically flashes three times. If more flashes are desired, continue to hold the lever. The lever returns to its starting position when it is released. If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have any burned out bulbs replaced. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑45.

Turn Signal on Chime A chime sounds if the turn signal has been on for more than 1.2 km (0.75 miles) of driving. If you need to leave the turn signal on for more than 1.2 km (0.75 miles), turn off the signal and then turn it back on.

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Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination Control

The knob for this feature is located on the left side of the instrument panel. Push the knob in to turn on the interior lights. Turn and hold the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them. During the day, this knob will adjust the instrument panel brightness and at night will adjust all interior lighting.

Be sure not to have this knob turned all the way down with the lamps on during the day. The Driver Information Center (DIC) may not be visible.

Courtesy Lamps When any door or the hatch/trunk lid is opened, the interior lamps will go on unless it is bright outside. You can also turn the courtesy lamps on and off by pressing the instrument panel brightness knob.

Reading Lamps The inside rearview mirror includes two reading lamps. The lamps will go on when a door is opened. When the doors are closed, press each lamp switch to turn them on individually.

Lighting Features

Entry/Exit Lighting With entry lighting, the interior lamps will come on when entering the vehicle. To illuminate your exit, the interior lamps come on for about 20 seconds when the engine is turned off. To turn the entry and exit lighting off, quickly turn the courtesy lamps on and off by pressing the instrument panel brightness knob.

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saver does not work if the headlamps are turned on after the ignition switch is turned to off. If you need to leave the lamps on, use the exterior lamp control to turn the lamps back on.

Battery Power Protection This vehicle has a feature to help prevent the battery from being drained in case any of the following lamps are left on: the underhood lamp, if your vehicle has this feature, vanity mirror lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps, center console, or glove box lamps. If any of these lamps are left on, they will automatically time-out after about 10 minutes. To reset it, all of the above lamps must be turned off or the ignition key on.

Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the manual parking lamps or headlamps have been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off as soon as the ignition is turned off or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. This protects against draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on. The battery

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Infotainment System

Introduction

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Radio

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Diversity Antenna System . . . 7-12
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 7-12

Audio Players

CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

Phone

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

Trademarks and License Agreements

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25

Introduction

Infotainment Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with its features.

{ WARNING

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

This system provides access to many audio and non-audio listings. To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the

operation and controls of the audio system.

Infotainment System 7-1

. Set up the tone, speaker

adjustments, and preset radio stations.

For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9‑3. Notice: Contact your dealer before adding any equipment. Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the engine, radio, or other systems, and could damage them. Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone equipment. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑21 for more information. Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the navigation manual.

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Infotainment System

Theft-Deterrent Feature TheftLock® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate and LOCKED displays if the radio is stolen or moved to a different vehicle. When the when the ignition is in the off position, a blinking red light on the upper left side of the radio indicates that TheftLock is armed.

A. t SEEK/SCAN u

Radio: Press t or u to seek the previous or next station. Press and hold t or u to scan through the strongest stations.

CD: Press t or u to go to the previous or next track. Press and hold t or u to go fast backward or fast forward within a track.

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B. Power/Volume Knob

F. |

Press to turn the system on or off. Turn to adjust the volume.

C. Buttons 1−6

Press to recall a favorite station. Press and hold to save the current station.

D. CD Slot E. {

Radio: Press to seek the previous station. Press and hold to scan backward through the strongest stations. CD: Press to go to the previous track. Press and hold to go fast backward within a track.

Infotainment System 7-3

L. Auxiliary Port

3.5 mm (1/8 in) Auxiliary Input Jack.

M. O / e (Tune/Tone Menu) Press to open the Tone Settings menu. Turn to manually find a station.

Radio: Press to seek the next station. Press and hold to scan forward through the strongest stations. CD: Press to go to the next track. Press and hold to fast forward within a track.

G. RDM (Random)

N. BAND

Press to play the CD tracks in random order.

H. RPT (Repeat)

Press to repeat the current CD track. I. X (Song List)

The Song List feature can save 20 track selections.

J. MUTE

Press to mute and unmute the system.

K. X (Eject)

Press to eject the CD.

Press to scroll through the available bands AM, FM, or XM if equipped.

O. CD/AUX

Press to listen to a CD or an auxiliary source.

P.

V (Information)

Press to display information on the current station or track.

Q. CAT (Category)

Press to display a list of XM categories.

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R. TRAF (Traffic)

Press to find a station with traffic information. See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑6.

S. AUTO EQ (Auto Equalizer)

Press to customize the EQ. See Operation on page 7‑4.

T. AUTO 3 (Auto Volume)

Press to set the automatic volume to adjust for road and wind noise. See Operation on page 7‑4.

Operation An indicator light on the upper left side of the radio flashes when the ignition is off, to indicate the theft-deterrent feature is set. See Theft-Deterrent Feature on page 7‑2.

Playing the Radio Power/Volume Knob: Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. MUTE: Press to silence the system. Press again to turn the sound on. This button is not available on the Six-Disc CD Radio. V (Information): Press until the desired display is shown, then hold for two seconds until the radio beeps once to change the default display. The selected display is now the default. For RDS: Press V to change the display. The display options are station name, RDS station frequency, PTY, and the name of the program (if available).

Audio Settings Press and hold O / e when no tone or speaker control is displayed to adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position. AUDIO SETTINGS CENTERED displays. Adjusting the Tone (Bass/ Treble) O / e (Bass/Treble): To adjust the bass or treble: Press and release O / e until BASS or TREBLE displays. Turn the O / e knob to increase or to decrease the level.

. Press and hold the O / e knob

until the level changes to the middle position.

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AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): The radio saves separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source. For vehicles without the Bose® sound system: . Press AUTO EQ to select

equalization settings designed for CLASSICAL, POP, ROCK, JAZZ, TALK, and COUNTRY.

. Select CUSTOM or change bass

or treble to return the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings.

For vehicles with the Bose sound system: . Press AUTO EQ to select

equalization settings from EQ1
through EQ6.

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AUTO n (Automatic Volume): Automatic volume automatically adjusts the audio system to make up for road and wind noise, by increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases. For vehicles without the Bose sound system: 1. Set the volume at the desired

level.

2. Press AUTO n to select

AUTO VOLUME MIN (minimum), AUTO VOLUME MED (medium), or AUTO VOLUME MAX (maximum). Each higher setting provides more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds.

. Select CUSTOM or change bass

or treble to return the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings.

3. Press AUTO n until AUTO VOLUME OFF displays to turn automatic volume off.

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) O / e (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance: Press and release O / e until BALANCE displays.

Turn the O / e knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers.

. Press and hold the O / e knob

until the level changes to the middle position. To adjust the fade: Press and release O / e until FADE displays

Turn the O / e knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers.

. Press and hold the O / e knob

until the level changes to the middle position.

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Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): Displays if the radio is no longer configured properly for the vehicle. The vehicle must be returned to your dealer for service. LOC (Locked): Displays when the TheftLock system has locked up. The vehicle must be returned to your dealer for service.