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If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Recommended Fuel on page 9‑46. If none of the above have made the light turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle. The dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Depending on where you live, your vehicle may be required to participate in an emission control system inspection and maintenance program. For the inspection, the emission system test equipment will likely connect to the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC).

The DLC is under the instrument panel next to the steering wheel. See your dealer if assistance is needed. The vehicle may not pass inspection if:

The malfunction indicator lamp is on while the vehicle is running. The vehicle is in ON/RUN for keyed access, or service only mode for keyless access and the malfunction indicator lamp does not come on. See your dealer for assistance in verifying proper operation of the malfunction indicator lamp.

The OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness, your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection.

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Brake System Warning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away.

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The brake indicator light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.

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Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

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.

If the light comes on while driving, a chime sounds. Pull off the road and stop. The pedal might be harder to push or go closer to the floor. It might also take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑80.

The Antilock Brake System (ABS) light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If the ABS light comes on and stays on while driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Start the engine again to reset the system. If the light stays on after driving at a speed above 20 km/h (13 mph), see your dealer for service. A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady.

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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 5‑16. See Brake System Messages on page 5‑27 for all brake‐related DIC messages.

Up-Shift Light

For manual transmission vehicles, there is an up-shift light that comes on in the lower DIC area. It shows when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy.

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See Manual Transmission on page 9‑30.

Power Steering Warning Light

Traction Off Light

This light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN as a check to show it is working. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If this light stays on, or comes on while driving, the system may not be working. If this happens, see your dealer for service.

This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then turns off. The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak button. This light and the StabiliTrak OFF light come on when StabiliTrak is turned off. If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not limited. Adjust driving accordingly.

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See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑34 and StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑35.

See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑34 and StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑35.

StabiliTrak® OFF Light

Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light

This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light comes on when the StabiliTrak system is turned off. If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction Control System (TCS) is also off. If the TCS is off, the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak systems and the warning light turns off.

The StabiliTrak or Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS, and potentially the StabiliTrak system have been disabled. A DIC message may display. Check the DIC messages to determine which

feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires service. If the indicator/warning light is on and flashing, the TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system is actively working. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑35 and Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑34.

Tire Pressure Light

For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS.

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When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire pressure message may also display. See Tire Messages on page 5‑31. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑47.

When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑49.

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If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system problem. See your dealer.

Low Fuel Warning Light

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Engine Oil Pressure Light Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil.

The oil pressure light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.

This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned on as a check to indicate it is working. If it does not come on, have it fixed.

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The low fuel warning light comes on and a chime sounds when the vehicle is low on fuel. The light turns off when fuel is added to the fuel tank. For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22 for more information.

Security Light

If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer Operation on page 2‑15.

Reduced Engine Power Light

The vehicle can be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is on but acceleration and speed might be reduced. The performance could be reduced until the next time the vehicle is driven. If this light stays on, see your dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair.

High-Beam On Light

The immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off.

The reduced engine power light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light, along with the malfunction indicator lamp, displays when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle's performance occurs. Stop the vehicle and turn off the ignition. Wait 10 seconds and restart the vehicle. This might correct the condition.

The high‐beam on light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑2 for more information.

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Front Fog Lamp Light

Cruise Control Light

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For vehicles with front fog lamps, this light comes on when the front fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the front fog lamps are turned off. See Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑4 for more information.

Lamps On Reminder

For vehicles with cruise control, the cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready, and turns green when the cruise control is set and active. The light turns off when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 9‑36.

For vehicles equipped with this light, it comes on when a door is open or not securely latched. Before driving, check that all doors are properly closed. See Door Ajar Messages on page 5‑27 for more information.

This light comes on when the exterior lamps are in use. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.

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Information Displays

DIC Buttons

Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. See Vehicle Messages on page 5‑26. All messages appear in the DIC display in the center of the instrument cluster. DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons on the turn signal lever. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and warning messages if a system problem is detected.

1. SET/CLR: Press to set, or press and hold to clear, the menu item displayed.

2. w x (Thumbwheel): Use to

scroll through the items in each menu.

3. MENU: Press to display the Trip/

Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu. On some vehicles, there is also an ECO Menu. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.

Trip/Fuel Menu (TRIP) Items Press MENU on the turn signal lever until the TRIP menu displays. Use w x to scroll through the menu items. Not all items are available on every vehicle. The following is a list of all possible menu items:

Trip 1 or Trip 2, Average Fuel Economy, Average Vehicle Speed

. Speed, Fuel Range,

Instantaneous Fuel Economy Fuel Used Timer

. Digital Speed . Navigation . Blank Display

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Trip 1 or Trip 2, Average Fuel Economy, Average Vehicle Speed This displays the current distance traveled, in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), from the last reset for the trip odometer. The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing and holding the SET/CLR button while the trip odometer display is showing. The Average Fuel Economy display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. This display is shown as . c L/100 km (mpg). Reset the average consumption by pressing SET/CLR when it is displayed. This screen also displays the average vehicle speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This average is based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the

last reset. This display is shown as c km/h (mph). Reset the average speed by pressing SET/CLR when it is displayed.

Speed, Fuel Range, Instantaneous Fuel Economy The top of this display includes a digital speedometer. The speedometer shows how fast the vehicle is moving in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). The speedometer cannot be reset. In the center of the page is the fuel range display. This shows the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle's fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This display is shown as l . km (mi). Fuel range cannot be reset.

Also included on this page is an instantaneous fuel economy display. The instantaneous fuel economy display shows the current fuel economy in liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number reflects only the fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and changes frequently as driving conditions change. This display is shown as . L/100 km (mpg). This display cannot be reset.

Fuel Used This display shows the approximate liters (L) or gallons (gal) of fuel that have been used since last reset. The fuel used can be reset by pressing the SET/CLR button while the Fuel Used display is showing.

Timer This display can be used as a timer. To start the timer, press SET/CLR while Timer is displayed. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was

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last reset, not including time the ignition is off. Time will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on, even if another display is being shown on the DIC. The timer will record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which the display will return to zero. To stop the timer, press SET/CLR briefly while Timer is displayed. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold SET/CLR.

Digital Speed The speedometer shows how fast the vehicle is moving in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). The speedometer cannot be reset.

Navigation This display is used for the OnStar or navigation system Turn-by-Turn guidance. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1 or the navigation manual, if the vehicle has navigation, for more information.

Blank Display This display shows no information. Vehicle Information Menu (OPTION) Items Press MENU on the turn signal lever until the OPTION menu is displayed. Use w x to scroll through the menu items. Not all items are available on every vehicle. The following is a list of all possible menu items: . Units

Tire Pressure

. Remaining Oil Life . Battery Voltage

Units Move w x to change between Metric or US when the Unit display is active. Press SET/CLR to confirm the setting. On some models, you will have to select 1, 2, or 3 for the Unit display. 1 is Imperial units, 2 is US units, and 3 is metric units. This

will change the displays on the cluster and DIC to the type of measurements you select.

Tire Pressure The display may show a vehicle with the approximate pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per square inch (psi). On some models, this display only allows for matching of the TPMS sensors. In this case, the display will show TIRE LEARN. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑48 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑49.

Remaining Oil Life This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is displayed, that means 99% of the current oil life remains. This display may be shown as : %.

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Battery Voltage This display, available on some vehicles, shows the current battery voltage. If the voltage is in the normal range, the value will display. For example, the display may read Battery Voltage 15.0 Volts. The vehicle's charging system regulates voltage based on the state of the battery. The battery voltage can fluctuate while viewing this information on the DIC. This is normal. See Charging System Light on page 5‑13. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, the DIC will display a message. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5‑27.

When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑28. The oil should be changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑2. Remember, the Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the Oil Life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system press the SET/CLR button while the Oil Life display is active. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑11.

ECO Drive Assist Menu (ECO) Items This menu is only available on some vehicles. Press MENU on the turn signal lever until the ECO menu is displayed. Use w x to scroll through the menu items. Not all items are available on every vehicle. The following is a list of all possible menu items: . Best Average Fuel Economy . ECO Index . Economy Trend

Best Average Fuel Economy The right hand side displays the best average fuel economy (AFE) that is achieved for a selected distance. The left hand side displays a running average of fuel economy for the most recently traveled selected distance. The center bar graph displays the instantaneous fuel economy. Quickly press the SET/CLR button to display a page for selecting one of the distance

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ECO box. Instantaneous Fuel Economy is also shown on right hand side. This display cannot be reset.

Economy Trend This display shows history of the Average Fuel Economy from the last 50 km (30 miles). Each bar represents about 5 km (3 miles) of driving. The fuel economy will range from 0 – 15 L/100 km (0 – 50 mpg). During driving the bars will shift to always reflect the most recent distance on the right side. This display cannot be reset.

Vehicle Messages Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may display one after the other. The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing SET/CLR. The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed. All messages should be taken seriously and clearing the messages does not correct the problem. The following are some of the vehicle messages that may be displayed depending on your vehicle content.

options. Move the up/down arrow to choose the selection, and SET/CLR to change the setting. When viewing best AFE, a several second press and hold of SET/CLR will reset the best value. The best value will show “- - -“ until the selected distance has been traveled. The display provides feedback on how current driving behavior in the bar graph affects the running average in the left display and how well recent driving compares to the best that has been achieved.

ECO Index The bar graph on the left hand side provides feedback on the efficiency of current driving behavior. The graph shows a percentage value that is based on current fuel consumption compared to what is expected from the vehicle with good and bad driving habits. Each box represents 10%, with all boxes filled being 100%. More economical driving will result in being in the

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Battery Voltage and Charging Messages

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver system starts reducing features of the vehicle that may be noticed. At the point that features are disabled, this message displays. Turn off unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge. LOW BATTERY This message is displayed when the battery voltage is low. See Battery on page 10‑24. SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM This message is displayed when there is a fault in the battery charging system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

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Brake System Messages

Cruise Control Messages

BRAKE FLUID LOW This message is displayed when the brake fluid level is low. See Brake Fluid on page 10‑22. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE This message is displayed as a reminder that the parking brake is on. Release it before you attempt to drive.

Compass Messages

CAL This message is displayed when the compass needs to be calibrated. See Compass on page 5‑4. – – Two dashes will be displayed if the compass needs service. See your dealer for service.

APPLY BRAKE BEFORE CRUISE If this message displays when attempting to activate cruise control, apply the brake pedal and try again. CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays when the cruise control is set and shows the speed it was set to. See Cruise Control on page 9‑36.

Door Ajar Messages

DOOR(S) OPEN A vehicle symbol will be displayed on the DIC showing which door is open along with this message. Close the door completely. HOOD OPEN This message will display when the hood is open. Close the hood completely.

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TRUNK OPEN This message will display when the trunk is open. Close the trunk completely.

Engine Cooling System Messages

A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH ENGINE TEMP This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioning compressor turns back on. You can continue to drive the vehicle. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine.

ENGINE OVERHEATED — IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. ENGINE OVERHEATED — STOP ENGINE This message displays and a continuous chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage. This message clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature. HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE This message displays if the coolant temperature is hot. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑19.

Engine Oil Messages

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the Oil Life System. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑11 and Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22 for information on how to reset the system. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9 and Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑2 for more information. OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP ENGINE This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.

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Engine Power Messages

ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays when the vehicle's engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on, but maximum acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible.

Fuel System Messages

FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when the vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as soon as possible.

TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message displays when the fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the fuel cap.

Key and Lock Messages

NO REMOTE DETECTED This message displays when the transmitter battery is weak on vehicles with keyless access. See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays when the battery in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced. See “Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.

Lamp Messages

AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message is displayed when the automatic light control has been turned on. See Automatic Headlamp System on page 6‑3. AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF This message is displayed when the automatic light control has been turned off. See Automatic Headlamp System on page 6‑3. XXX TURN INDICATOR FAILURE When one of the turn signals is out, this message displays to show which bulb needs to be replaced. See Bulb Replacement on page 10‑27 and Replacement Bulbs on page 10‑32 for more information on turn signal bulb replacement.

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TURN SIGNAL ON This message is displayed if the turn signal has been left on. Turn off the turn signal.

Object Detection System Messages

PARK ASSIST OFF This message displays when the park assist system has been turned off or when there is a temporary condition causing the system to be disabled. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑39. SERVICE PARK ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system. Do not use this system to help you park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑39.

SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM If this message appears, the system needs service. Take the vehicle to your dealer. SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT OFF This message indicates that the driver has turned the system off. SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE This message indicates that the SBZA system is disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone. The sensor may be blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush. This message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. The vehicle does not need service. For cleaning, see Exterior Care on page 10‑83.

Ride Control System Messages

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑34. SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑35.

Airbag System Messages

SERVICE AIRBAG This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

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SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message displays if there is a problem with the vehicle. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

Starting the Vehicle Messages

TURN STEERING WHEEL START VEHICLE AGAIN This message displays when you try to start the vehicle, but the column remains locked. Try turning the steering wheel while starting the vehicle to unlock the steering column. If the vehicle still does not start, turn the steering wheel the other way, and try starting the vehicle again.

Security Messages

THEFT ATTEMPTED This message displays if the vehicle detects a tamper condition.

Service Vehicle Messages

SERVICE AC SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the air conditioning system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. SERVICE POWER STEERING This message displays if there is a problem with the power steering system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. SERVICE STEERING COLUMN LOCK This message displays if there is a problem with the steering column lock. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

Tire Messages

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑49 for more information. TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the system is learning new tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑49 for more information. TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires is low. There is also an icon with the warning that will indicate the location of the low tire.

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The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5‑18. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Inflate the tires by adding air until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tires on page 10‑38, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10, and Tire Pressure on page 10‑47. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the SET/CLR button. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22.

Transmission Messages

SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer.

TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE ENGINE This message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This message clears when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level.

Vehicle Reminder Messages

ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when ice conditions are possible. STEERING COLUMN IS LOCKED This message displays when the steering column is locked.

Vehicle Personalization The audio system controls are used to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. CONFIG (Configuration): Press to access the Configuration Settings menu. MENU/SEL: Press the center of this knob to enter the menus and select menu items. Turn the knob to scroll through the menus. BACK: Press to exit or move backward in a menu.

Entering the Personalization Menus 1. Press CONFIG to access the Configuration Settings menu. 2. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to

highlight Vehicle Settings. Press the CONFIG button until Vehicle is highlighted on vehicles with a navigation system only.

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3. Press the center of the MENU/ SEL knob to select the Vehicle Settings menu. The key must be in the run position.

The following list of menu items may be available: . Climate and Air Quality . Comfort and Convenience . Collision/Detection Systems

Languages Lighting

. Power Door Locks . Remote Locking, Unlocking,

Starting

. Return to Factory Settings Turn the MENU/SEL knob to highlight the menu. Press the knob to select it. Each of the menus is detailed in the following information. Vehicles with a navigation system will display a checkmark to indicate this feature is on.

Climate and Air Quality If equipped, select the Climate and Air Quality menu and the following will be displayed: . Auto Fan Speed . Air Quality Sensor . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats . Auto Defog . Auto Rear Defog

Auto Fan Speed This will allow you to select the automatic fan speed. This feature sets the climate control fan speed to maintain the interior temperature. Press the MENU/SEL knob when Auto Fan Speed is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight High, Medium, or Low. Press the BACK button to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.

Air Quality Sensor This will allow you to select whether the system will operate at high or low sensitivity. Only vehicles with the automatic climate control will have this option. Press the MENU/SEL knob when Air Quality Sensor is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight High Sensitivity or Low Sensitivity. Press the BACK button to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.

Remote Start Auto Heat Seats On vehicles with remote start and heated seats, the heated seats can be set to on or off. Press the MENU/SEL knob when Remote Start Auto Heat Seats is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight On or Off. Press the BACK button to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.

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Auto Defog When turned on and high humidity is detected, the climate control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn on the air conditioner or the heater. The fan speed may slightly increase to help prevent fogging. When high humidity is no longer detected, the system will return to its prior operation. Press the MENU/SEL knob when Auto Defog is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight On or Off. Press the BACK button to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.

Auto Rear Defog When on, this feature turns on the rear defogger at vehicle start when the interior temperature is cold and fog is likely. The auto rear defog function can be disabled by pressing 1. When off, the feature can be turned on by pressing 1.

See “Rear Window Defogger” under Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 for more information. Press the MENU/SEL knob when Auto Rear Defog is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight On or Off. Press the knob to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu. Comfort and Convenience Select the Comfort and Convenience menu and Chime Volume will be displayed.

Chime Volume This allows the selection of the chime volume level. Press the MENU/SEL knob when Chime Volume is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Normal or High. Press the BACK button to confirm and go back to the last menu. Collision/Detection Systems If equipped, select the Collision/ Detection Systems menu and Park Assist will be displayed.

Park Assist This allows the Ultrasonic Parking Assist feature, audible only, to be turned on or off. Press the MENU/SEL knob when Park Assist is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. Languages Select the Language menu and the following will be displayed: . English

Francais . Espanol Turn the MENU/SEL knob to select the language. Press BACK to return to the last menu. Lighting Select the Lighting menu and the following will be displayed: . Exit Lighting . Vehicle Locator Lights

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Exit Lighting This allows the selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when it is dark outside. Press the MENU/SEL knob when Exit Lighting is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, or 2 Minutes. Press the BACK button to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Vehicle Locator Lights This allows the vehicle locator lights to be turned on or off. When on, the headlamps and back-up lamps will flash when K is pressed. Press the MENU/SEL knob when Vehicle Locator Lights is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the MENU/ SEL knob to highlight On or Off. Press MENU/SEL to select On or Off. Press the BACK button to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.

Power Door Locks Select Power Door Locks and the following will be displayed: . Auto Door Unlock . Delayed Door Lock . Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out . Auto Door Lock

Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Press the MENU/SEL knob when Auto Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select All Doors, Driver Door, or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Delayed Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal delayed locking is in use. Press either the power lock button

or Q on the RKE transmitter twice to override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all of the doors. Press the MENU/SEL knob when Delayed Door Lock is highlighted to select On or Off. Press BACK to return to the last menu.

Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out When on, all doors will lock. The driver door will then unlock if door locking is requested while the driver door is open, and disable the Delayed Door Lock feature. Even when this feature is off, the driver is protected from accidental lockouts when the key is in the ignition. If Off is selected, the Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out feature may be enabled through an additional menu selection.

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Press the MENU/SEL knob when Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out is highlighted to select On or Off. Press BACK to return to the last menu.

Auto Door Lock This allows selection of which of the doors will automatically lock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Press the MENU/SEL knob when Auto Door Lock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting Select Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting and the following will be displayed (depending on the system): . Remote Lock Feedback . Door Unlock or Remote Door

Unlock

. Remote Unlock Light Feedback . Remote Start . Passive Door Unlock . Passive Door Lock

Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Press the MENU/SEL knob when Remote Lock Feedback is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Lights and Horn, Lights Only, Horn Only, or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Door Unlock or Remote Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing K on the RKE transmitter.

Press the MENU/SEL knob when Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select All Doors or Driver Door Only. When set to Driver Door Only, the driver door will unlock the first time K is pressed and all doors will unlock when K is pressed a second time. When set to All Doors, all of the doors will unlock at the first press of K. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Remote Unlock Light Feedback If equipped, this allows selection of what type of feedback is given when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Press the MENU/SEL knob when Remote Unlock Light Feedback is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

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Remote Start If equipped, this allows selection to turn on or off Remote Start. Press the MENU/SEL knob when Remote Start is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Passive Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors are unlocked by pressing the button on the outside door handle. Press the MENU/SEL knob when Passive Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select All Doors or Driver Door. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Passive Door Lock This allows passive locking to be turned on or off and select what type of feedback. Press the MENU/SEL knob when Passive Door Lock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Off, On, or On with Active Horn Chirp. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. Return to Factory Settings Select Return to Factory Settings to return all vehicle personalization to the default settings. Turn the knob to select Yes or No. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

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Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1
Headlamp High/Low-Beam

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

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Automatic Headlamp

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-4
Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Front Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Lighting Features

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

The exterior lamp control is to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. There are four positions: O (Off): Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic lamp control off or on again.

Lighting

6-1

AUTO (Automatic): Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the following: . Parking Lamps

Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

. Sidemarker Lamps ; (Parking Lamps): Turns the parking lamps on together with the following:

Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

. Sidemarker Lamps

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5 (Headlamps): Turns the headlamps on together with the lamps listed below. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. . Parking Lamps

Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

. Sidemarker Lamps # (Front Fog Lamps): For vehicles with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off. See Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑4. When the lights are on, ; will be lit. See Lamps On Reminder on page 5‑21.

Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer

Flash-to-Pass To flash the high beams, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it.

3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer): Push the turn signal lever away from you and release to turn the high beams on. To return to low beams, push the lever again or pull it toward you and release.

This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the high-beam headlamps are on.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps 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. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered. The DRL system makes the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: The ignition is in the ON/ RUN mode. The exterior lamps control is in AUTO. The engine is running.

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When the DRL are on, only the low-beam headlamps, at a reduced level of brightness, will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel, and other lamps will not be on. The headlamps automatically change from DRL to the regular headlamps depending on the darkness of the surroundings. The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps go off and the DRL come on. To turn the DRL off or on again, turn the exterior lamp control to the off position and then release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the DRL cannot be turned off.

Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp control is in the automatic position, the headlamps come on automatically. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.

The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered, or the headlamps will be on when they are not needed.

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The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. 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.

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Hazard Warning Flashers

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

| (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press and momentarily hold this button on the instrument panel above the climate control system, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press and momentarily hold 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 will flash 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. The turn signal flashes three times. The lever returns to its starting position when it is released. If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb

may be burned out. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑33.

Front Fog Lamps

For vehicles with front fog lamps, the button is on the outboard side of the instrument panel. The ignition must be on to turn on the fog lamps.

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# (Front Fog Lamps): Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. An indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on when the fog lamps are on. The fog lamps come on together with the parking lamps. If the high-beam headlamps are turned on, the fog lamps will turn off. If the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will turn back on again. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination Control

Lighting

6-5

Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the door position.

Dome Lamps

This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen. The thumbwheel is to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. D (Instrument Panel Brightness): Move the thumbwheel up or down and hold, to brighten or dim the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen.

The dome lamp controls are in the headliner. * (Dome Lamp Override): Press to turn the lamps off, even when a door is open. I (Door): Press to turn the lamps on automatically when a door is opened. + (On): Press to turn on the dome lamps.

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Lighting Features

The reading lamps are in the overhead console. m or n : Press the button near each lamp to turn it on or off.

Entry Lighting The headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, back-up lamps, and most of the interior lamps turn on briefly when K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off, and then the dome and remaining interior lights will dim to off. Entry lighting can be disabled manually by changing the ignition out of the OFF position, or by pressing the RKE transmitter Q button. This feature can be changed. See “Vehicle Locator Lights” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑32.

Exit Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, back-up lamps, and license plate lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when the key is removed from the ignition. The dome lamps also come on when the key is removed from the ignition. The exterior lights and dome lamps remain on after the door is closed for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. For vehicles with keyless access, the exterior lamps and dome lamps automatically turn on when a door is opened after the ignition is turned off. See Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑15 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑17. The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamps control off. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑32.

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Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery. If some interior lamps are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after some time.

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Phone

Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-18
Bluetooth (Infotainment

Controls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20

Bluetooth (Voice

Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23

Trademarks and License Agreements

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30

Infotainment System

Introduction

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Radio

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 7-13
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

Audio Players

CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16

Infotainment System 7-1

Introduction

Infotainment Read the following pages to become familiar with the audio system's 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.

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The vehicle may have a base radio that is included in this manual. See the separate infotainment manual for information on the connective radio and the navigation system, audio players, phone, and voice recognition. There is also information on settings and downloadable applications (if equipped).

Theft-Deterrent Feature The theft-deterrent feature works by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the infotainment system. The infotainment system does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.

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To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the

operation and controls of the audio system.

. Set up the tone, speaker

adjustments, and preset radio stations.

For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 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 9‑22.

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1. O

Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume.

2. Buttons 1 to 6

Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations.

3. g

Radio: Seeks the previous station. CD: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track.

Infotainment System 7-3

4. k

5. l

CD: Pauses playback, and stops playback.

Radio: Seeks the next station. CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track.

6. CLOCK

Opens the clock menu.

7.

INFO

Radio: Shows available information about the current station. CD: Shows available information about the current track.

8. TONE

Opens the tone menu.

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15. FAV

Operation

9. AS

Radio: Opens the autostore stations list.

Radio: Opens the favorites list.

10. BAND

16. BACK

Changes the band while listening to the radio. Selects the radio when listening to a different audio source.

11. CD/AUX

Selects the CD player or an external audio source.

12. CD Slot

Insert a CD.

13. CONFIG

Opens the settings menu.

14. 5 \ >

Opens the phone main menu. Mutes the audio system.

Menu: Moves one level back. Character Input: Deletes the last character.

17. MENU/SEL

Turn to open menus, highlight menu items, or set numeric values while in a menu. Press to select menu items. Radio: Manually selects radio stations.