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instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 3-39. 1. Put the child restraint on

the seat.

2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

3. Push the latch plate into the

4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way

buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.

out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor.

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6.

If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-41 for more information.

7. Before placing a child in the

child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it.

5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5.

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Storage

Storage Compartments

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-2
Umbrella Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Additional Storage Features

Cargo Management

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Storage Compartments { Warning

Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments. In a crash, these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury.

Instrument Panel Storage

Storage

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If equipped with storage behind the fuse box, push on the cover and release to open.

If equipped with storage behind the radio, press P and hold to open. There is a USB port inside. See USB Port on page 7-14. Press P and hold again to close. Keep the storage area closed when not in use.

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The storage area cannot be operated with P when valet mode is enabled. See “Valet Mode” under “Setting Vehicle Preferences” in Home Page on page 7-4.

Glove Box

Pull the handle up to open.

Cupholders

Center Console Storage

Pull the rear seat armrest down to access.

Push the cover down and release to access. To close, push the cover again and release. There is an accessory power outlet inside.

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See Power Outlets on page 5-6, Auxiliary Jack on page 7-17, and USB Port on page 7-14. If equipped with uplevel auxiliary players, see the infotainment manual.

Umbrella Storage

Additional Storage Features

Cargo Management System

Press the button and lift to access. There is a removable tray on the top of the console. There is an auxiliary input jack, USB port, and accessory power outlet inside. If equipped, there may be an additional USB port and an SD card reader inside. The rear of the center console has a storage area and an accessory power outlet.

Slide an umbrella into the opening on the driver or passenger door.

There is storage under the load floor for small items. Pull the load floor handle to access. Secure the load floor handle to seal the access to the spare tire.

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Storage

Convenience Net

The vehicle may have a convenience net in the trunk. The net (1) attaches to the convenience net hooks (2). Put small loads behind the net. Do not use the net for heavy loads.

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Instruments and Controls

Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-3
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 5-3
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-4
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Clock (Base Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Clock (Uplevel Radio) . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . 5-15

Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . 5-15
Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Charging System Light . . . . . . 5-17
Malfunction

Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

Brake System Warning

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

Electric Parking Brake

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

Service Electric Parking Brake

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

Lane Departure Warning

(LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 5-22
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
StabiliTrak® OFF Light . . . . . . . 5-23
Traction Control System

(TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light . . . . 5-23
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-24
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 5-24
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26

Information Displays

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26

Vehicle Messages

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Battery Voltage and Charging

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Brake System Messages . . . . 5-29
Compass Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-30
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Engine Cooling System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . 5-31
Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-32
Fuel System Messages . . . . . . 5-32
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-32
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Object Detection System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

Ride Control System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-35
Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-35
Starting the Vehicle

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36

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Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-36
Vehicle Reminder

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-37
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-37
Window Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37

Vehicle Personalization

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 5-38

Universal Remote System

Power Tilt Wheel

Universal Remote System . . . 5-44
Universal Remote System

Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44

Universal Remote System

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47

If equipped with this feature, press the control to move the steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up

or down.

3. Pull or push the steering wheel

closer or away from you.

4. Pull the lever up to lock the

steering wheel in place.

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The favorite and volume switches are on the back of the steering wheel. 1. Favorites: Press to select the next or previous favorite when listening to AM, FM, or SiriusXM® (if equipped), or the next or previous track when listening to a media source.

2. Volume: Press to increase or

decrease the volume.

Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. g (Talk): For vehicles with OnStar® or a Bluetooth® system, press to interact with those systems. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1 or “Bluetooth (Overview)” in the infotainment manual. c (Phone/Mute): Press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system when not on a call.

( (Heated Steering Wheel): For vehicles with a heated steering wheel, press to turn on or off. A light on the button displays when the feature is turned on. The steering wheel takes about three minutes to start heating.

Horn Press a on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn.

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Instruments and Controls

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering column. With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. HI: Use for fast wipes. LO: Use for slow wipes.

INT (Intermittent Wipes): Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. 8 (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and windshield before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10-25. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.

Wiper Parking If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they will immediately stop.

If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshield. If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers are performing wipes due to windshield washing, the wipers continue to run until they reach the base of the windshield. n L (Windshield Washer): Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray washer fluid and activate the wipers. The wipers will continue until the lever is released or the maximum wash time is reached. When the lever is released, additional wipes may occur depending on how long the windshield washer had been activated. See Washer Fluid on page 10-19 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

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{ Warning

In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

Compass The vehicle may have a compass display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). The compass receives its heading and other information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak®, and vehicle speed information. The compass system is designed to operate for a certain number of miles or degrees of turn before needing a signal from the GPS satellites. When the compass display shows CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance in an open area where it can receive a GPS signal. The compass system

will automatically determine when a GPS signal is restored and provide a heading again. See Compass Messages on page 5-29 for the messages that may be displayed for the compass.

Clock (Base Radio)

Setting the Time and Date To set the time or date: 1. Select SETTINGS from the

Home Page, then select Time and Date Settings.

2. Select the desired function. 3. Turn the MENU knob to increase

or decrease the value.

4. Press the MENU knob to go to

the next value. After the last value is selected the system will update and return to the SETTINGS menu. Press q BACK to go to the last menu and save the changes.

To set the Auto Set: 1. Select Settings from the Home

Page, then select Time and Date Settings.

2. Select Auto Set. 3. Press the faceplate button just

below Auto Set to turn it on or off.

Press q BACK to go to the last menu and save the changes. Auto Set requires an OnStar subscription. If Auto Set is on, the time displayed on the clock may not update immediately when driving into a new time zone. To set the clock display: 1. Select Settings from the Home

Page, then select Time and Date Settings.

2. Select Clock Display. 3. Turn the MENU knob to Off

or On.

4. Press the MENU knob to select.

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Press q BACK to go to the last menu and save the changes.

Clock (Uplevel Radio)

Setting the Time and Date To set the time or date: 1. Select Settings from the Home

Page, then select Time and Date Settings.

2. Select the desired function. To set the time or date, press « or ª to change the hour, minutes, AM, or PM. To change the 12-24Hr setting, press the 12-24Hr button. To turn Auto Set on and off, press the Auto Set screen button. Auto Set requires an OnStar subscription. If Auto Set is on, the time displayed on the clock may not update immediately when driving into a new time zone.

Press q BACK to go to the last menu and save the changes or { to return to the Home Page.

Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. There are three accessory power outlets:

Inside the front storage area below the climate control system. Inside the center console. . On the rear of the center

console.

The outlet is powered when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or until the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-22. Open the protective cover to use the accessory power outlet.

Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlets and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses. If there is a problem, see your dealer. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9-63. { Caution

Hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. The power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only, such as cell phone charge cords.

Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 amps rating.

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Power Outlet 120 Volt Alternating Current The vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts.

The power outlet is on the rear of the center console. An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use. The light comes on when the ignition is in ON/RUN and equipment requiring

The power outlet is not designed for and may not work properly, if the following are plugged in: . Equipment with high initial peak

wattage, such as compressor-driven refrigerators and electric power tools.

. Other equipment requiring an

extremely stable power supply, such as microcomputer-controlled electric blankets or touch sensor lamps.

less than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet, and no system fault is detected. The indicator light does not come on if the ignition is in LOCK/OFF; if no equipment is plugged into the outlet; or if the equipment is plugged in, but not fully seated in the outlet. If equipment is connected using more than 150 watts or a system fault is detected, the equipment may operate briefly then turn off. A protection circuit shuts off the power supply and the indicator light turns off. To reset the circuit, unplug the item and plug it back in or turn the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) off and then back on. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-22. The power restarts when equipment using 150 watts or less is plugged into the outlet and a system fault is not detected.

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Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working.

Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous.

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Instrument Cluster

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English Shown, Metric Similar

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English Stop/Start Shown, Metric Similar

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Cluster Menu There is an interactive display area in the center of the instrument cluster.

Info app. This is where you can view the selected Driver Information Center (DIC) displays. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-26.

. Audio . Phone . Navigation . Settings

Audio In the main view of the Audio app, press w or x to scroll through radio stations or move to the next/ previous track of a CD/USB/ Bluetooth device that is connected to the vehicle. Press V to select the Audio app, then press p to enter the Audio menu. In the Audio menu browse for music, select from the favorites, or change the audio source.

Use the right steering wheel control to open and scroll through the different items and displays. Press o to access the cluster applications. Use w or x to scroll through the list of available applications. Not all applications will be available on all vehicles.

Phone

Press V to select the Phone app, then press p to enter the Phone menu. In the Phone menu, if there is no active phone call, view recent calls, scroll through contacts, or select from the favorites. If there is an active call, mute or unmute the phone or switch to handset or handsfree operation.

Navigation

Press V to select the Navigation app, then press p to enter the Navigation menu. If there is no active route, you can resume the last route, location details, and turn the voice prompts on/off. If there is an active route, press V to cancel route guidance or turn the voice prompts on/off.

Settings

Press V to select the Settings app. Use w or x to scroll through the items in the Settings menu.

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Units: Press p while Units is displayed to enter the Units menu. Choose English or metric units by pressing V while the desired item is highlighted. Info Pages: Press p while Info Pages is displayed to enter the Info Pages menu and select the items to be displayed in the Info App. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-26. Speed Warning: The Speed Warning display allows the driver to set a speed that they do not want to exceed. To set the Speed Warning, press p when Speed Warning is displayed. Press w or x to adjust the value. Press V to set the speed. Once the speed is set, this feature can be turned off by pressing V while viewing this page. If the selected speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is displayed with a chime.

Compass: In certain vehicles the compass setting will allow for manually setting the compass. The user can set the zone and calibrate the compass. This setting page is only available on vehicles that are equipped with Remote Compass Module.

Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).

Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles.

Trip Odometer The trip odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset.

The trip odometer is accessed and reset through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-26.

Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). For vehicles with the Stop/Start system, when the ignition is in ON/ RUN, the tachometer indicates the vehicle status. When pointing to AUTO STOP, the engine is off but the vehicle is on and can move. The engine could auto start at any time. When the indicator points to OFF, the vehicle is off. When the engine is on, the tachometer will indicate the engine’s revolutions per minute (rpm). The tachometer may vary by several hundred rpm’s, during auto stop mode, when the engine is shutting off and restarting.

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A slight bump may be felt when the transmission is determining the most fuel efficient operating range.

Fuel Gauge

{ Caution

If the engine is operated with the rpm’s in the warning area at the high end of the tachometer, the vehicle could be damaged, and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not operate the engine with the rpm’s in the warning area.

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English

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When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. When the indicator nears empty, the low fuel light comes on. There is still a little fuel left, but the fuel tank should be filled soon. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel

pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up.

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The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on, and goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

Metric

English

This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gauge pointer moves toward the shaded area, the engine is too hot. This reading indicates the same thing as the warning light. It means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as

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soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 10-18 for more information.

Safety Belt Reminders

Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster.

If the driver safety belt is buckled, neither the light nor the chime comes on. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a passenger safety belt reminder light near the passenger airbag status indicator. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-26.

When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle may continue several times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving.

When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind passengers to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle continues several times if the passenger remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving.

If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device. To turn off the reminder light and/or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt.

Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), passenger sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 3-20.

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If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System Messages on page 5-35.

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-26 for important safety information. The passenger airbag status indicator is in the overhead console.

The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately.

{ Warning

If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away.

United States

Canada

When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or the on or off symbol, to let you know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag.

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If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag are allowed to inflate. If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service.

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have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-15 for more information, including important safety information.

Charging System Light

The charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show the light is working. It should go out when the engine is started. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the electrical charging

system. Have it checked by your dealer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. When this light comes on, the Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays a message. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5-29. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors the operation of the vehicle to ensure emissions are at acceptable levels, helping to maintain a clean environment. The malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the vehicle is placed in ON/RUN for Key Access or Service Only Mode for Keyless Access, as a check to show it is working. If it

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does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9-14 or Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9-16 for more information.

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running, this indicates that the OBD II system has detected a problem and diagnosis and service might be required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system also assists the dealer technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.

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If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

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Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modifications to these systems

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could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modifications on page 10-3.

This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: . Reduce vehicle speed. . Avoid hard accelerations. . Avoid steep uphill grades.

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If the light continues to flash, find a safe place to stop and park the vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. The following may correct an emission control system malfunction: . Check that the fuel cap is fully

installed. See Filling the Tank on page 9-56. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off.

. Check that good quality fuel is used. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and may cause stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Fuel on page 9-53. 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 engine is running, or the malfunction indicator lamp

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is not on while the vehicle is in ON/RUN or Service Only Mode. 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 by the system. If this were to occur, 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 driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness, your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection.

Brake System Warning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the 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 system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service.

Electric Parking Brake Light

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This light comes on briefly when the vehicle is turned on. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If the light comes on and stays on, there is a base brake problem.

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brake is released, or while driving, there is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake system or another system. A message may also display in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Brake System Messages on page 5-29. If the light does not come on, or remains flashing, see your dealer.

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the vehicle that is causing the parking brake system to work at a reduced level. The vehicle can still be driven, but should be taken to a dealer as soon as possible. See the information for the Electric Parking Brake under Parking Brake on page 9-29. If a message displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC), see Brake System Messages on page 5-29.

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

This light should come on briefly when starting the vehicle. If it does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If this light stays on, there is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake system or another system on

This light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem.

If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn off the vehicle. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady. If the ABS light is the only light on, the vehicle has regular brakes, but the antilock brakes are not functioning. If both the ABS and the brake system warning light are on, the vehicle's antilock brakes are not functioning and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See your dealer for service. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5-20 and Brake System Messages on page 5-29.

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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light

Vehicle Ahead Indicator

If equipped, this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced. This light is green if LDW is on and ready to operate. This light changes to amber and flashes to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed without using a turn signal in that direction. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9-52.

If equipped, this indicator will display green when a vehicle is detected ahead and amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-46.

Traction Off Light

This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your

dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then turns off. 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. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-31.

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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 StabiliTrak and TCS are off, the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak systems and the warning light turns off. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-31.

This 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 Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-31.

Tire Pressure Light

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

When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated.

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A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire pressure message may also display. See Tire Messages on page 5-36. 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 10-45.

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 10-48.

Engine Oil Pressure Light

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low can also damage the

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.

This light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle

could be low on oil and might have some other system problem. See your dealer.

Low Fuel Warning Light

This light is near the fuel gauge and comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on as a check to show it is working. It also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. The light turns off when fuel is added. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced.

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Security Light

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The security 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. If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) on page 2-18 or Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2-18.

This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6-1.

Lamps On Reminder

This light in the Driver Information Center (DIC) is white when the cruise control is on and ready, and turns green when the cruise control is set and active. See Cruise Control on page 9-33. Adaptive Cruise Control Light

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

This light in the Driver Information Center (DIC) is white when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (if equipped) is on and ready, and

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turns green when the ACC is set and active. See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9-35.

Door Ajar Light

This light comes on in the Driver Information Center (DIC) when a door is open or not securely latched. Before driving, check that all doors are properly closed.

Information Displays

Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays are shown in the center of the instrument cluster in the Info app. See Instrument Cluster on page 5-9. The Info app is only available when the vehicle is in ON/ RUN. The displays show the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are on the right steering wheel control.

w or x : Press to move up or down in a list, or on the main view press to cycle through the different Info app pages. o or p : Press o to open application menus on the left. Press p to open interaction menus on the right. V (Select/Reset): Press to select a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens, or on the main view reset info pages to the original setting. DIC Info Page Options The info pages on the DIC can be turned on or off through the Settings app. 1. Press o to access the cluster

applications.

2. Press w or x to scroll to the

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4. Scroll to Info Pages and

press p.

5. Select Edit List. 6. Press w or x to move through

the list of possible information displays.

7. Press V while an item is

highlighted to select or deselect that item. When an item is selected, a checkmark will appear next to it.

DIC Info Pages The following is the list of all possible DIC info page displays. Some may not be available for your particular vehicle. Some items may not be turned on by default but can be turned on through the Settings app. See “DIC Info Page Options” earlier in this section. Current Speed: Displays the vehicle speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).

Trip A and Average Fuel Economy or Trip B and Average Fuel Economy: The Trip display shows the current distance traveled, in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since the trip odometer was last reset. The Average Fuel Economy display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number reflects only the approximate average fuel economy that the vehicle has right now, and will change as driving conditions change. This number is calculated based on the number of L/ 100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. The Average Fuel Economy and trip odometer can be reset together by pressing and holding V while this display is active. Fuel Range: Displays the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling. LOW will be displayed when the

vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle's fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Average Speed: Displays the average speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this value. The average speed can be reset by pressing and holding V while this display is active.

Timer: To start the timer, press V while this display is active. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset. To stop the timer, press V briefly while this display is active and the timer is running. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold V while this display is active.

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Oil Life: Displays an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is displayed, that means 99% of the current oil life remains. When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See Engine Oil Messages on page 5-31. The oil should be changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil on page 10-8. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11-3. The Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Do not reset the Oil Life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, press and hold V for several

seconds while the Oil Life display is active. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-10. Coolant Temperature: Displays the coolant temperature in either degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Tire Pressure: Displays the approximate pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per square inch (psi). If the pressure is low, the value for that tire is shown in amber. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10-47 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10-48. Battery Voltage: Displays the current battery voltage. The battery voltage can fluctuate while viewing this information on the DIC. This is normal. Speed Signs: Displays sign information, which comes from a roadway database in the onboard navigation.

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 appear one after another. The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing V (Set/Reset).

The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed. All messages should be taken seriously; clearing the message does not correct the problem. The following are the possible messages and some information about them.

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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 10-22. 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.

Brake System Messages

BRAKE FLUID LOW This message is displayed when the brake fluid level is low. See Brake Fluid on page 10-21. PARK BRAKE RELEASED This message is displayed when the parking brake is released. PARK BRAKE SET This message is displayed when the parking brake is set. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE This message is displayed if the Electric Parking Brake is on while the vehicle is in motion. See Parking Brake on page 9-29. SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message may be displayed when there is a problem with the brake boost assist system. When this message is displayed, the brake boost assist motor might be heard operating and you might notice

pulsation in the brake pedal. This is normal under these conditions. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. SERVICE PARKING BRAKE This message is displayed when there is a problem with the parking brake. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. STEP ON BRAKE TO RELEASE PARK BRAKE This message is displayed if you attempt to release the Electric Parking Brake without the brake pedal applied. See Parking Brake on page 9-29.

Compass Messages Dashes may be displayed if the vehicle temporarily loses communication with the Global Positioning System (GPS).

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Cruise Control Messages

ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) speed is set. See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9-35. ADAPTIVE CRUISE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE This message displays when attempting to activate Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) when it is temporarily unavailable. The ACC system does not need service. This can occur under the following conditions: . Cruise is turned on when the

vehicle is stopped. The radar can't see objects well. See next message.

FRONT RADAR BLOCKED — SEE OWNER MANUAL This message can occur under the following conditions:

The radar is not clean. Keep the radar sensors free of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. Clean the entire front and/or rear of the vehicle. For cleaning instructions, see Exterior Care on page 10-72.

. Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar object detection or camera performance. CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays when the cruise control speed is set. See Cruise Control on page 9-33. NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS PEDAL APPLIED This message displays when Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is active and the driver is pressing the

gas pedal. When this occurs, ACC will not brake. See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9-35. SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) needs service. Take the vehicle to your dealer. SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE EXITING This message may display if Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is engaged holding the vehicle at a stop, and the driver attempts to exit the vehicle. Put the vehicle in P (Park) before exiting.

Door Ajar Messages

DOOR OPEN A door open symbol will display on the DIC showing which door is open. If the vehicle has been shifted out of P (Park), a DOOR OPEN message will also be displayed.

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If the shift lever is in M (Manual Mode), the DOOR OPEN message will display if the vehicle starts to move. Close the door completely. HOOD OPEN This message will display along with a hood open symbol when the hood is open. Close the hood completely. TRUNK OPEN This message will display along with a symbol when the trunk is open. Close the trunk completely.

Engine Cooling System Messages

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conditioning compressor turns back on. The vehicle can continue to be driven. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine. 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.

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 10-10, Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-26, Engine Oil on page 10-8, and Maintenance Schedule on page 11-3. ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the engine oil temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL On some vehicles, this message displays when the engine oil level may be too low. Check the oil level before filling to the recommended level. If the oil is not low and this

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message remains on, take the vehicle to your dealer for service. See Engine Oil on page 10-8. OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP ENGINE This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.

Engine Power Messages

ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays when the vehicle's engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced

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 trying to start the vehicle if an RKE transmitter is not detected. The transmitter battery may be weak. See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery or Wireless

Interference” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. NO REMOTE PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART This message is displayed if the remote is no longer detected in the vehicle. Press the brake pedal to restart the vehicle.