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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 (if equipped) are allowed to inflate. If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag (if equipped). 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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If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help

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avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-11 for more information, including important safety information.

Charging System Light

This light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned on, and the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. It should go out when the engine is started. If it 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. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner, to help reduce the drain on the battery.

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, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Ignition Positions on page 9-14 for more information.

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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 service 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 could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could also result in a failure

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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. 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,

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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 9-40. 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 Recommended Fuel on page 9-38. 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 to the left of the steering wheel. See your dealer if assistance is needed. The vehicle may not pass inspection if:

The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN while the engine is off. 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

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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.

Service Vehicle Soon Light

For vehicles with this light, it comes on if a condition exists that may require the vehicle to be taken in for service. If the light comes on, take the vehicle to your dealer for service as soon as possible.

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.

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This light should come on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem.

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When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when the parking brake is set. The light will stay on if the parking brake does not fully release. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it means there is a brake problem. If the light comes on while driving, carefully pull off the road and stop. The pedal may be harder to push or may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing the Vehicle on page 10-77.

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

This light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF or if the light comes on, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. See your dealer. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the brakes will still work, but the antilock brakes will not work. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the antilock brakes will not work and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5-15. The ABS warning light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. This is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem.

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. See Manual Transmission on page 9-24.

Power Steering Warning Light

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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.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light

This light comes on green when the system is on and ready to operate. When the system determines that the vehicle is leaving its lane without using the turn signal, this light will change to amber and flash. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9-36.

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Warning Light These lights are on the center of the instrument panel.

This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the light then turns off.

The vehicle ahead light comes on when a vehicle is detected ahead and a possible collision can occur.

The forward collision alert comes on when following a vehicle much too closely. The light flashes when a vehicle is being rapidly approached. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-32.

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.

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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 9-28.

StabiliTrak® OFF Light

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 9-28.

Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light

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. 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 9-28.

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

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

The StabiliTrak or Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started.

This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle.

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If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off.

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The engine coolant temperature warning light indicates that the vehicle has overheated. Driving with this light on can damage the engine and it may not be covered by the vehicle warranty. See Engine Overheating on page 10-20.

The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the engine has overheated. If this happens, pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 10-20.

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. 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 10-50.

Engine Oil Pressure Light

low can also damage the

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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

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 immobilizer system. See Immobilizer Operation on page 2-14.

Reduced Engine Power Light

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. This light comes on when the vehicle is low on fuel. The low fuel warning light comes on when there are approximately 6.0 L (1.7 gal) of fuel remaining in the tank. To turn the light off, add fuel to the fuel tank. See Filling the Tank on page 9-40.

Immobilizer Light

The immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the

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.

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

High-Beam On Light

This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6-2.

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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light

The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6-4 for more information.

Lamps On Reminder

This light turns on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are in use. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6-2.

Front Fog Lamp Light

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

Cruise Control Light

For vehicles with fog lamps, this light comes on when the fog lamps are on.

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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 9-30.

Door Ajar Light

This light comes on when a door is open or not securely latched. Before driving, check that all doors are properly closed.

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 5-24. All messages appear in the DIC display in 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 on the left side of the steering wheel. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. See Trip Computer on page 5-25 and Vehicle Messages on page 5-24.

1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear the menu item displayed. This is not used to reset the trip odometer. To reset the trip odometer, use the reset button on the tachometer in the instrument cluster.

2. w x (Band): Turn the band to scroll through the menu items.

3. MENU: Press to display the DIC menus. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.

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

Language This menu is not available while the vehicle is moving. Press SET/CLR while the language display is active and move w x to change the language of the displays when LANG SET is displayed. You will have to select 1 or 2 for the language display. 1 is Alphabet and 2 is Arabic Numeral. Press SET/ CLR to confirm the setting.

Tire Learn This menu is not available while the vehicle is moving. This display allows for matching of the TPMS sensors. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10-49 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10-50.

Remaining Oil Life This menu is not available while the vehicle is moving. This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If 99 : % is displayed, that means 99% of the current oil life remains. When the remaining oil life is low, the Code 82 message will appear on the display. 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. 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.

DIC Menu Items Press MENU to view the DIC menus. Some items display in the upper display area, some in the lower display area, and others use both the upper and lower display areas. 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

Language Tire Learn

. Remaining Oil Life

Units This menu is not available while the vehicle is moving. Press SET/CLR while the unit display is active and move w x to change units when UNIT SET is displayed. Press SET/ CLR to confirm the setting. 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

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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 10-12.

Vehicle Messages DIC messages display when the status of the vehicle has changed and action may be needed to correct the condition. Multiple messages appear one after another. Press any of the DIC buttons on the turn signal lever to acknowledge and clear them from the display. More urgent messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display. All messages should be taken seriously. Clearing messages will not correct the problem. Vehicle messages appear as code numbers. 25: Left Front Turn Signal Failure 26: Left Rear Turn Signal Failure 27: Right Front Turn Signal Failure 28: Right Rear Turn Signal Failure 49: Lane Departure Warning Unavailable

52: Change Timing Belt 77: Service Front Camera System 84: Engine Power Is Reduced 89: Service Vehicle Soon

Engine Oil Messages : % CHANGE This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When changing the engine oil, be sure to reset the Oil Life System. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-12, Engine Oil on page 10-9, and Maintenance Schedule on page 11-2.

Tire Messages

LF XX, RF XX, LR XX, or RR XX A message displays when the tire pressure is low. It shows the location of the low tire and the approximate pressure of the low tire.

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If a tire pressure message appears, 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 10-40, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9, and Tire Pressure on page 10-47.

Trip Computer The trip computer is located in the Driver Information Center (DIC). It provides the driver with driving information such as average speed, fuel range, average fuel economy, and a timer.

1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear the menu item displayed. This is not used to reset the trip odometer. To reset the trip odometer, use the reset button on the tachometer in the instrument cluster.

2. w x (Band): Turn the band to scroll through the menu items.

3. MENU: Press to display the DIC menus. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC. To operate the trip computer, turn band on the turn signal lever. The following is a list of the trip computer items” . Average Speed

Fuel Range

. Average Fuel Economy

Timer

Some items can be reset by pressing the SET/CLR button.

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Average Speed

Fuel Range

Average Fuel Economy

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This displays 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.

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This display shows the average speed. To reset the average speed to zero, press and hold the SET/ CLR button while the average speed is displayed.

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This display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. To reset

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the average fuel economy, press and hold the SET/CLR button while the average fuel economy is displayed.

Timer

This display can be used as a timer. To start/stop the timer, press SET/ CLR while the timer is displayed. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset, not including time the ignition is off. The timer will record up to 99:59 hours, after which the display will return to zero. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold SET/CLR.

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Vehicle Personalization

Personalization Menu (Radio without Touchscreen) Use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. The following are all possible personalization features. Depending on the vehicle, some may not be available. CONFIG (Configuration): Press to access the Configuration Settings menu. MENU/TUNE: Turn to scroll through the menus. Press to enter the menus and select the menu items. / 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/TUNE knob to

highlight Vehicle Settings.

3. Press MENU/TUNE to select the

Vehicle Settings menu.

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

Language Lighting

. Power Door Locks . Remote Lock, Unlock, Start . Return to Factory Settings Comfort and Convenience Select the Comfort and Convenience menu and the following may display: . Chime Volume . Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear

Chime Volume This allows selection of the chime volume level.

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Select Normal or High.

Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear When on and the vehicle on, this feature will turn the rear wipers on when the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) when the front wipers are on. Select On or Off. Language Select Language, then select from the available language(s). Exterior Lighting Select the Lighting menu and the following may display: . Exterior Vehicle Locator Lights . Exit Lighting

Exterior Vehicle Locator Lights This allows selection of whether the exterior lamps will turn on when unlocking the vehicle. Select On or Off.

Exit Lighting Select Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, or 2 Minutes. Power Door Locks Select Power Door Locks and the following may display: . Auto Door Unlock . Unlock Door Anti Lock Out . Delayed Door Lock

Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park) or the key is removed. Select All Doors, Driver Door, or Off.

Unlock Door Anti Lock Out When on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open. If off is selected, the Unlock Door Anti Lock Out menu will be available and the door will lock as programmed through this menu.

Select On or Off.

Delayed Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed. Three chimes will signal that delayed locking is in use. Pressing will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all of the doors. Select On or Off. Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Select Remote Lock, Unlock, Start and the following may display: . Remote Unlock Feedback . Remote Lock Feedback . Remote Door Unlock

Remote Unlock Feedback When on, the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Select On or Off.

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Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Select Lights and Horn, Lights Only, Horn Only, or Off.

Remote Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing K on the RKE transmitter. 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. Return to Factory Settings Select Return to Factory Settings to return all of the vehicle personalization to the default settings. Select Yes or No.

Personalization Menu (Radio with Touchscreen) Settings can be made with the ignition ON and the vehicle not moving. Use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. The following are all possible personalization features. Depending on the vehicle, some may not be available. D (Home): Press to access the Home Page Menu. Q or R : Press to scroll through the menus or setup items. 4 : Press to exit, or return to the previous screen or menu. To access the menu: 1. Press D. 2. Press Settings.

The following list of menu items may be available:

Time & Date Settings

. Radio Settings . Connection Settings . Vehicle Settings

Language Text Scroll Touch Beep Sound . Max Startup Volume . System Version . DivX® VOD Press the menu item to select it. Each of the menus is detailed in the following information. Settings menus and functions may vary depending on vehicle option. Time & Date Settings Select to change the settings: . Set Time Format: Select 12h

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. Set Date Format: Press S or T

to select the date display.

. Set Time & Date: Select, then

press y or z to adjust the value.

. Automatic Clock Sync: Select to display the real or user time on the radio. Select On or Off.

Radio Settings Select and the following may display: . Auto Volume . Radio Favorites . Radio Tune Bar . Radio Text . XM Categories . Radio Factory Settings

Auto Volume This feature adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume level is consistent.

Select Off, Low, Medium, or High.

Radio Favorites This feature sets the number of favorite pages displayed. Press S or T to select the desired number.

Radio Tune Bar Select to display the radio station tune bar. Select On or Off.

Radio Text Select to display the radio broadcast information. Select On or Off.

XM Categories Select to set the selection of XM categories.

Radio Factory Settings Select to restore the radio to the factory settings.

Connection Settings Select and the following may display: . Bluetooth Settings . Change Ringtone . Ringtone Volume

Bluetooth Settings Select this feature to: . Connect, disconnect, or delete a

device

. Change or set a Personal

Identification Number (PIN) Turn on or off the Bluetooth connection

. Check the device information

Change Ringtone Select to set different ringtones.

Ringtone Volume Select to set the ringtone volume. Press S or T.

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Vehicle Settings Select and the following may display: . Climate & Air Quality . Comfort & Convenience . Collision/Detection

Lighting

. Power Door Locks

Lock, Unlock Settings . Rear Camera Option . Vehicle Factory Settings Climate & Air Quality Select and Remote Start Heated Seats may display. Select On or Off. Comfort and Convenience Select the and the following may display: . Chime Volume . Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear

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Chime Volume Select to set the chime volume level. Select Normal or High.

Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear Select to set this feature on or off. When on, and the front wipers are on, the rear window wiper will turn on automatically when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). Select On or Off. Collision/Detection Select and Park Assist may display. Select On or Off. Lighting Select and the following may display: . Exit Lighting . Vehicle Locator Lights

Exit Lighting Select to set how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle and it is dark outside. Select Off, 30 Sec, 60 Sec, or 120 Sec.

Vehicle Locator Lights This allows selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle and it is dark outside. Select On or Off. Power Door Locks Select and the following may display: . Auto Door Unlock . Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out . Delayed Door Lock

Auto Door Unlock Select to set which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Select All Doors, Driver Door, or Off.

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Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out When on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open. If Off is selected, the Delayed Door Lock menu will be available and the door will lock as programmed through this menu. Select On or Off.

Delayed Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed. Three chimes will signal that delayed locking is in use. Pressing either Q or K on the RKE transmitter twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all of the doors. Select On or Off. Lock, Unlock Settings Select and the following may display: . Remote Unlock Light Feedback

. Remote Lock Light & Horn

Feedback

. Remote Door Unlock

Remote Unlock Light Feedback When on, the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Select Flash Lights or Lights Off.

Remote Lock Light & Horn Feedback Select to set what type of feedback is given when pressing Q on the RKE transmitter. Select Lights Only, Lights & Horn, Horn Only, or Off.

Remote Door Unlock Select to set which doors will unlock when pressing K on the RKE transmitter. Select All Doors or Driver Door. When set to Driver Door Only, the driver door will unlock the first time K is pressed and all doors will unlock when the button is pressed a

second time. When set to All Doors, all of the doors will unlock at the first press of K. Rear Camera Option Select and the following may display: . Guidelines

Guidelines The RVC system has a guideline overlay that can help the driver align the vehicle when backing into a parking spot. See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9-34. Select On or Off. Vehicle Factory Settings Select to return all of the vehicle personalization to the default settings. Select Yes or No. Language Select Language, then select from the available language(s).

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5-33

Text Scroll When on, if there is long text displayed on the audio screen, the text is scrolled. When off, the text is scrolled once and displayed in truncated form. Select On or Off. Touch Beep Volume When on, a beep will be heard when pressing the screen. When off, the beep is canceled. Select On or Off. Max Startup Volume This allows the startup volume of the infotainment system to be set. Press S or T to select the desired volume between 9-21. System Version Press to view the version of the infotainment system.

DivX VOD Press DivX VOD. . DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays DivX video. See divx.com for more information and software tools on how to convert files into DivX videos.

. DIVX VIDEO-ON DEMAND: This

DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain a registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in the device setup menu. See vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete the registration.

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Exterior Lighting

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 . . . . . 6-3
Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
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

Battery Load Management . . . . 6-6
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . 6-7

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Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

. Sidemarker Lamps ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps except the headlamps. 5 (Headlamps): Turns the headlamps on together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. # (Front Fog Lamps): with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off. If equipped with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off. See Fog Lamps on page 6-4. When the lights are on, ; will be lit. See Lamps On Reminder on page 5-21.

If equipped

The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the outboard side of the steering column. There are four positions: O (Off): Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off or on again. AUTO (Automatic): Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the following: . Parking Lamps

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Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer

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

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

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada.

This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the DRL are on. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered.

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

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 lamp control is in AUTO. The engine is running.

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.

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To turn the DRL lamps off or on again, turn the exterior lamp control to O and then release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the DRL lamps 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. 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

| (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press and momentarily hold this button 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.

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Turn and Lane-Change Signals

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. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. If the lever is briefly pressed and released, the turn signal flashes three times. The lever returns to its neutral 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 or Bulb Replacement on page 10-28.

Turn Signal On Chime If the turn signal is left on for more than 1.2 km (0.75 mi), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal. To turn the chime off, move the turn signal lever to the neutral position.

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. # (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.

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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 above the rear seats. 9 (Dome Lamp Override): Press to turn the lamps off, even when a door is open.

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H (Door): When the button is returned to the middle position, the lamps turn on automatically when a door is opened. R (On): Press to turn on the dome lamps.

Reading Lamps

For vehicles with front reading lamps, they are in the overhead console. # or $ (Reading Lamps): Press to turn each lamp on or off.

Lighting Features

Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator

(alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator's output and the vehicle's electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories. Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver.

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6-7

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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Infotainment System

Introduction

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Overview (AM-FM Radio) . . . . . 7-3
Overview (Radio with

CD/USB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Overview (Radio with

Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Home Page (Radio with

Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Radio

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 7-18
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-18

Audio Players

CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26

Phone

Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-26
Bluetooth (Infotainment

Controls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28

Bluetooth (Voice

Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . 7-42

Downloadable Applications

Smartphone Link

(Overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45

Smartphone Link

Smartphone Link

(Pandora) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47

(Stitcher) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49

Bluetooth Phone/Devices Pictures and Movies (Audio

System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50

Pictures and Movies (Picture

System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55

Pictures and Movies (Movie

System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56

Trademarks and License Agreements

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58

Infotainment System 7-1

Introduction

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

{ Warning

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

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

operation and controls of the audio system.

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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.

7-2

Infotainment System

. Set up the tone, speaker

adjustments, and preset radio stations.

See Defensive Driving on page 9-2.

{ Caution

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.

Customer Assistance Assistance is available to help with Bluetooth pairing, application downloading and installation, other mobile device interface, and operation support of the infotainment system. See Customer Assistance Offices on page 13-3.

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Overview (AM-FM Radio)

Infotainment System 7-3

1. FAV (Favorites)

Radio: Opens the favorites list.

2. O /VOL (Power/Volume)

Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume.

3. Buttons 1−6

Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations.

4. SEEK ¨

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

5. © SEEK

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

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Infotainment System

6. Push/MENU/TUNE

12. TONE

Opens the Tone menu.

13.

INFO (Information)

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

14. CONFIG (Configuration)

Opens the Configuration menu.

15. AUX Port

3.5 mm (1/8 in) connection for external devices.

Radio: Manually selects radio stations. CD: Selects tracks.

7. RADIO/BAND

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

8. / BACK

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

9. MEDIA

Selects external audio source.

10. CLOCK

Opens the Clock menu.

11. 5 / > (Phone Mute)

Mutes the audio system.

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Overview (Radio with CD/USB)

Infotainment System 7-5

1. O /VOL (Power/Volume)

Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume.

2. Z (Eject)

Removes a disc from the CD slot. 3. Buttons 1−6

Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations.

4. AUX Port

3.5 mm (1/8 in) connection for external devices.

5. Push/MENU/TUNE

Radio: Manually selects radio stations. CD: Selects tracks.

6. FAV (Favorites)

Radio: Opens the favorites list.

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7.

INFO (Information)

12. RADIO/BAND

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

8. CD Slot 9. SEEK ¨

Radio: Seeks the next station. CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track. 10. © SEEK