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frontal airbag and passenger 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. { WARNING
If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑11 for more information, including important safety information.
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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 operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
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. The light turns off when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery.
This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on and stays on while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required.
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Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: 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. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modifications to
these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modifications on page 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 towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.
If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle. Turn the 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 emissions system malfunction: . Check that the fuel cap is fully
installed. See Filling the Tank on page 9‑42. 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.
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. Check that the electrical system is not wet. The system could be wet if the vehicle was driven through a deep puddle of water. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips 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 can cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
See Recommended Fuel on page 9‑39. 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 Some state/provincial and local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control equipment. For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is connected 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. The critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system evaluates critical emission control systems during normal driving.
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This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection, 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. Vehicles not equipped with a light, display a SERVICE VEHICLE SOON message.
See Service Vehicle Messages on page 5‑31 for more information. 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 Warning Light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
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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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If the light comes on while driving, a chime sounds. Pull off the road and stop. The pedal might be harder to push or go closer to the floor. It might also take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑81.
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem.
If the ABS light comes on and stays on while driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Start the engine again to reset the system. If the light stays on after driving at a speed above 20 km/h (13 mph), see your dealer for service. A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑16. See Brake System Messages on page 5‑27 for all brake‐related DIC messages.
Up-Shift Light
The vehicle may have an up-shift light. It shows when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. See Manual Transmission on page 9‑28 for more information.
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Traction Off Light
This light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN as a check to show it is working. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If this light stays on, or comes on while driving, the system may not be working. If this happens, see your dealer for service.
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then turns off. The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off by pressing and releasing the traction control button. This light and the StabiliTrak Off light come on when StabiliTrak is turned off. If the TCS is off, wheelspin is not limited. Adjust driving accordingly.
See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑32 and StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑33 for more information.
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light comes on when the StabiliTrak system is turned off. If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction Control System (TCS) is also off. If the TCS is off, the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak systems and the warning light turns off.
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See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑32 and StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑33 for more information
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
The StabiliTrak system or the Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS, and potentially the StabiliTrak system have been disabled. A DIC message may display. Check the DIC messages to determine which
feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires service. If the indicator/warning light is on and flashing, the TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system is actively working. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑33 and Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑32 for more information.
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. A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire pressure message may also display. See Vehicle Messages (Canada Base Level) on page 5‑26
or Vehicle Messages (Canada Uplevel and United States) on page 5‑27 for more information. 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 for more information.When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle.
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See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑50 for more information.
Engine Oil Pressure Light
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Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced.
Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil.
The oil pressure light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. 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 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. The low fuel warning light (A) comes on and a chime sounds when the vehicle is low on fuel. The light turns off when fuel is added to the fuel tank.
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For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑23 for more information.
Security Light
If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer Operation on page 2‑10 for more information.
Reduced Engine Power Light
The immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light turns off. This light comes on when the ignition is turned from LOCK/OFF to ON/RUN and stays on if the vehicle is immobilized. This happens when an incorrect key or an unprogrammed key is used to start the vehicle.
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 service engine soon light, displays when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle's performance occurs. Stop the vehicle and turn off the ignition.
Wait for 10 seconds and restart the vehicle. This might correct the condition. The vehicle can be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is on but acceleration and speed might be reduced. The performance could be reduced until the next time the vehicle is driven. If this light stays on, see your dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair.
High-Beam On Light
The high-beam on light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑2 for more information.
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
Front Fog Lamp Light
Cruise Control Light
This light turns on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are in use. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6‑2 for more information.
For vehicles with front fog lamps, this light comes on when the front fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the front fog lamps are turned off. See Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑4 for more information.
Lamps On Reminder
The cruise control light is white whenever the cruise control is set, and turns green when the cruise control is active. The light turns off when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 9‑35 for more information.
The lamps on reminder light comes on when the lights are in use.
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For vehicles equipped with this light, it comes on when a door is open or not secured. Vehicles not equipped with a light display a DIC message. See Door Ajar Messages on page 5‑28 for more information.
Driver Information Center (DIC) The vehicle may have a 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 (Canada Base Level) on page 5‑26
or Vehicle Messages (Canada Uplevel and United States) on page 5‑27 for more information. All messages appear in the DIC display located in the center of the instrument panel cluster. DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons located on the turn signal lever located on the left side of the steering wheel. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and warning messages if a system problem is detected.A. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear
the menu item displayed.
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C. MENU: Press to display the
Trip/Fuel menu and the Vehicle Information menu. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.
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Trip/Fuel Menu Items Press MENU on the turn signal lever until Trip/Fuel Information menu displays. Use w x to scroll through the menu items. Not all items are available on every vehicle. The following is a list of all of the possible menu items:
Trip 1 or Trip 2
Fuel Range. Average Fuel Economy or
Average Fuel Economy and Instantaneous Fuel Economy
. Average Speed
Fuel Used
. Digital Speed . Navigation . Blank Display
Trip 1 or Trip 2
This displays the current distance traveled, in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), from the last reset for the trip odometer. Some models haveone trip odometer and some have two. The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing and holding the SET/CLR button while the trip odometer display is showing.
Fuel Range 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. On some models, this display is shown as . km (mi). Fuel range cannot be reset.
Average Fuel Economy or Average Fuel Economy and Instantaneous Fuel Economy The Average Fuel Economy display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset.
On some models, this display is shown as c . L/100km (mpg). Reset the average consumption by pressing SET/CLR when it is displayed. The Instantaneous Fuel Economy display shows the current fuel economy in liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number reflects only the fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and changes frequently as driving conditions change. Unlike average economy, this display cannot be reset.
Average Speed This displays the average speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This average is based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset. On some models, this display is shown as c km/h (mph). Reset the average speed by pressing SET/CLR when it is displayed.
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Fuel Used This display shows the approximate liters (L) or gallons (gal) of fuel that have been used since last reset. The fuel used can be reset by pressing the SET/CLR button while the Fuel Used display is showing.
Digital Speed The speedometer shows how fast the vehicle is moving in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). The speedometer cannot be reset.
Navigation This display is used for the OnStar or Navigation System Turn-by-Turn guidance. See The OnStar Owner's Guide or the Navigation manual, if the vehicle has navigation, for more information.
Blank Display This display shows no information.
Vehicle Information Menu Items Press MENU on the turn signal lever until Vehicle Information menu is displayed. Use w x to scroll through the menu items. Not all items are available on every vehicle. The following is a list of all of the possible menu items: . Units
Tire Pressure
. Remaining Oil Life . Battery Voltage . Blank Display
Units Move w x to change between Metric or US when the Unit display is active. Press SET/CLR to confirm the setting. On some models, you will have to select 1, 2, or 3 for the Unit display. 1 is Imperial units, 2 is US units, and 3 is metric units. This
will change the displays on the cluster and DIC to the type of measurements you select.
Tire Pressure The display may show a vehicle with the approximate pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per square inch (psi). On some models, this display only allows for matching of the TPMS sensors. In this case, the display will show TIRE LEARN. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑48 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑50
for more information.Remaining Oil Life This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is displayed, that means 99% of the current oil life remains. On some models, this display is shown as : %.
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Battery Voltage This display, available on some vehicles, shows the current battery voltage. If the voltage is in the normal range, the value will display. For example, the display may read Battery Voltage 15.0 Volts. The vehicle's charging system regulates voltage based on the state of the battery. The battery voltage can fluctuate while viewing this information on the DIC. This is normal. See Charging System Light on page 5‑13 for more information. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, the DIC will display a message. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5‑27.
Blank Display This display shows no information.
When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message, or code 82, will appear on the display. See Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑29 and “Vehicle Messages (Canadian Base Level)” following. The oil should be changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2 for more information. Remember, the Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the Oil Life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system press the SET/CLR button while the Oil Life display is active. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑12.
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages (Canada Base Level) 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. On the Canadian base level cluster, vehicle messages appear as code numbers. 25: Left front turn indicator failure 26: Left rear turn indicator failure 27: Right front turn indicator failure 28: Right rear turn indicator failure
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35: Replace battery in radio remote control 53: Tighten gas cap 68: Service power steering 75: Service air conditioner 82: Change engine oil soon 84: Engine power is reduced 95: Service airbag
Vehicle Messages (Canada Uplevel and United States) 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. On the Canadian uplevel cluster and on vehicles sold in the United States, vehicle messages are displayed as text. The messages and information about them follow.
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 certain features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice. At the point that features are disabled, this message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery. 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 10‑25 for more information. 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 10‑23. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE This message is displayed as a reminder that the parking brake is on. Release it before you attempt to drive.
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Compass Messages
Door Ajar Messages
CAL This message is displayed when the compass needs to be calibrated. See Compass on page 5‑4. – – Two dashes will be displayed if the compass needs service. See your dealer for service.
Cruise Control Messages
APPLY BRAKE BEFORE CRUISE If this message displays when attempting to activate cruise control, apply the brake pedal and try again. CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays when the cruise control is set and shows the speed it was set to. See Cruise Control on page 9‑35 for more information.
DOOR(S) OPEN A vehicle symbol will be displayed on the DIC showing which door is open along with this message. Close the door completely. HOOD OPEN This message will display when the hood is open. Close the hood completely. TRUNK OPEN This message will display when the trunk is open. Close the trunk completely.
Engine Cooling System Messages
A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH ENGINE TEMP This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioning compressor turns back on. You can continue to drive the vehicle. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine. ENGINE OVERHEATED — IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. ENGINE OVERHEATED — STOP ENGINE This message displays and a continuous chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation.
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Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage. This message clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature. HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE This message displays if the coolant temperature is hot. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑20.
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 10‑12 and Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑23 for information on how to reset the system. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2 for more information.
OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP ENGINE This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
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
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays when the battery in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced.
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Lamp Messages
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message is displayed when the automatic light control has been turned on. See Automatic Headlamp System on page 6‑3. AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF This message is displayed when the automatic light control has been turned off. See Automatic Headlamp System on page 6‑3. XXX TURN INDICATOR FAILURE When one of the turn signals is out, this message displays to show which bulb needs to be replaced. See Bulb Replacement on page 10‑28 and Replacement Bulbs on page 10‑33 for more information on the turn signal bulb replacement.
TURN SIGNAL ON This message is displayed if the turn signal has been left on. Turn off the turn signal.
Object Detection System Messages
PARK ASSIST OFF This message is displayed when the park assist system has been turned off. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑37. SERVICE PARK ASSIST This message is displayed if there is a problem with the park assist system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
Ride Control System Messages
SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑32. SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak® system. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑33.
Airbag System Messages
SERVICE AIRBAG This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
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Security Messages
THEFT ATTEMPTED This message displays if the vehicle detects a tamper condition.
Service Vehicle Messages
SERVICE AC SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the air conditioning system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. SERVICE POWER STEERING This message displays if there is a problem with the power steering system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. SERVICE STEERING COLUMN LOCK This message displays if there is a problem with the steering column lock. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message displays if there is a problem with the vehicle. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
Starting the Vehicle Messages
TURN STEERING WHEEL TURN KEY OFF THEN ON This message displays when the steering column is locked. Try turning the steering wheel while turning the vehicle off and then back on to unlock the steering column. TURN STEERING WHEEL START VEHICLE AGAIN This message displays when the steering column is locked. Try turning the steering wheel while starting the vehicle to unlock the steering column.
Tire Messages
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑50 for more information. TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the system is learning new tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑50 for more information. TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires is low. There is also an icon with the warning that will indicate the location of the low tire.
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The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5‑19. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Inflate the tires by adding air until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tires on page 10‑40, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑11, and Tire Pressure on page 10‑47. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the SET/CLR button. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑23.
Transmission Messages
SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer. TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE ENGINE This message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This message clears when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level.
Vehicle Reminder Messages
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when ice conditions are possible. STEERING COLUMN IS LOCKED This message displays when the steering column is locked.
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Vehicle Personalization The audio system controls are used to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. CONFIG (Configuration): Press to access the Configuration Settings menu. MENU knob: Press the center of this knob to enter the menus and select menu items. Turn the knob to scroll through the menus. BACK: Press to exit or move backwards in a menu.
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Entering the Personalization Menus 1. Press CONFIG to access the Configuration Settings menu.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
Vehicle Settings. Press the CONFIG button until Vehicle is highlighted on vehicles with navigation system only.
3. Press the center of the MENU
knob to select the Vehicle Settings menu. Key myst be in the run position.
The following list of menu items may be available: . Climate and Air Quality . Comfort and Convenience . Collision/Detection Systems
Languages Lighting
. Power Door Locks . Remote Locking, Unlocking,
Starting
. Return to Factory Settings Turn the MENU knob to highlight the menu. Press the knob to select it. Each of the menus is detailed in the following information. Vehicles with a Navigation system will display a check mark to indicate this feature is on. Climate and Air Quality If equipped, select the Climate and Air Quality menu and the following will be displayed: . Auto Fan Speed . Air Quality Sensor . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats . Auto Defog . Auto Rear Defog
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Auto Fan Speed This will allow you to select the automatic fan speed. This feature sets the climate control fan speed to maintain the interior temperature. Press the MENU knob when Auto Fan Speed is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight High, Medium, or Low. Press the BACK button to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.
Air Quality Sensor This will allow you to select whether the system will operate at high or low sensitivity. Only vehicles with the automatic climate control will have this option. Press the MENU knob when Air Quality Sensor is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight High Sensitivity or Low Sensitivity. Press the BACK button to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats On vehicles with remote start and heated seats, the heated seats can be set to on or off. Press the MENU knob when Remote Start Auto Heat Seats is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight On or Off. Press the BACK button to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.
Auto Defog When turned On and high humidity is detected, the climate control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn on the air conditioner or the heater. The fan speed may slightly increase to help prevent fogging. When high humidity is no longer detected, the system will return to its prior operation. Press the MENU knob when Auto Defog is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight On or Off.
Press the BACK button to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.
Auto Rear Defog When on, this feature turns on the rear defogger at vehicle start when the interior temperature is cold and likely fog. The Auto rear defog function can be disabled by pressing 1. When OFF, the feature can be turned on by pressing 1. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 for more information. Press the MENU knob when Auto Rear Defog is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight On or Off. Press the knob to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.
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Comfort and Convenience Select the Comfort and Convenience menu and Chime Volume will be displayed.
Chime Volume This allows the selection of the chime volume level. Press the MENU knob when Chime Volume is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Normal or High. Press the BACK button to confirm and go back to the last menu. Collision/Detection Systems If equipped, select the Collision/ Detection Systems menu and Park Assist will be displayed.
Park Assist This allows the Ultrasonic Parking Assist feature, audible only, to be turned on or off.
Press the MENU knob when Park Assist is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. Languages Select the Language menu and the following will be displayed: . English
Francais . Espanol Turn the MENU knob to select the language. Press BACK to return to the last menu. Lighting Select the Lighting menu and the following will be displayed: . Exit Lighting . Vehicle Locator Lights
Exit Lighting This allows the selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when it is dark outside. Press the MENU knob when Exit Lighting is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, or 2 Minutes. Press the BACK button to confirm and go back to the last menu.
Vehicle Locator Lights This allows the vehicle locator lights to be turned on or off. When on, the head lamps and back up lamps will flash when the keb fob unbutton K is pressed. Press the MENU knob when Vehicle Locator Lights is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the MENU knob to highlight On or Off. Press MENU to select On or Off. Press the BACK button to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.
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Power Door Locks Select Power Door Locks and the following will be displayed: . Auto Door Unlock . Delayed Door Lock . Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out . Auto Door Lock
Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Press the MENU knob when Auto Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select All Doors, Driver Door, or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.
Delayed Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal delayed locking is in use. Press either the power lock button or the lock button on the RKE transmitter twice to override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all of the doors. Press the MENU knob when Delayed Door Lock is highlighted to select On or Off. Press BACK to return to the last menu.
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out When on, all doors will lock. The driver door will then unlock if door locking is requested while the drivers door is open and disables Delayed Door Lock feature.
Even when this feature is off, the driver is protected from accidental lockouts when the key is in the ignition. If Off is selected, the Delayed Door Lock feature may be enabled through an additional menu selection. Press the MENU knob when Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out is highlighted to select On or Off. Press BACK to return to the last menu.
Auto Door Lock This allows selection of which of the doors will automatically lock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Press the MENU knob when Auto Door Lock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.
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Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting Select Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting and the following will be displayed (depending on system): . Remote Lock Feedback . Door Unlock or Remote Door
Unlock
. Remote Unlock Light Feedback . Remote Start
Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Press the MENU knob when Remote Lock Feedback is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Lights and Horn, Lights Only, Horn Only, or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.
Door Unlock or Remote Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter. Press the MENU knob when Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select All Doors or Driver Door Only. When set to Driver Door Only, the driver door will unlock the first time the unlock button 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 the unlock button. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.
Remote Unlock Light Feedback If equipped, this allows selection of what type of feedback is given when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Press the MENU knob when Remote Unlock Light Feedback is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.
Remote Start If equipped, this allows selection to turn on or off Remote Start. Press the MENU knob when Remote Start is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. Return to Factory Settings Select Return to Factory Settings to return all vehicle personalization to the default settings. Turn the knob to select Yes or No. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.
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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1
Headlamp High/Low-BeamChanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Automatic Headlamp
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-4
Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Front Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . 6-6The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the outboard side of the steering column. It controls the following systems: . Headlamps
Taillamps
. Parking Lamps
License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Fog Lamps
Lighting
6-1
The exterior lamps control has 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
Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights
. Side Marker Lamps ; (Parking Lamps): Turns the parking lamps on together with the following:
Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights
. Side Marker Lamps
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Lighting
5 (Headlamps): Turns the headlamps on together with the lamps listed below. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. . Parking Lamps
Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights
. Side Marker Lamps # (Front Fog Lamps): For vehicles with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off. See Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑4. When the lights are on, ; will be lit. See Lamps On Reminder on page 5‑22.
Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer
2 3 Headlamp High/Low‐Beam Changer: Push the turn signal/lane change lever away from you to turn the high beams on. Pull the lever toward you to return to low beams.
Flash-to-Pass To flash the high beams, pull the turn signal/lane change lever all the way toward you. Then release it.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada.
This indicator light turns on in the instrument panel cluster when the high‐beam headlamps are on.
This indicator light turns on in the instrument panel 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.
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When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps go off and the DRL come on. To turn the DRL lamps off or on again, turn the exterior lamps control to the off position 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 lamps 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 located 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.
The DRL system makes the low‐ beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: The ignition is in the ON/ RUN mode. The exterior lamps control is in AUTO. The engine is running.
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.
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Lighting
Hazard Warning Flashers
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑34 for more information.
Front Fog Lamps
| Hazard Warning Flasher: Press and momentarily hold this button located on the instrument panel above the climate control system, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press and momentarily hold again to turn the flashers off.
An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. The turn signal flashes three times. The lever returns to its starting position when it is released.
For vehicles with front fog lamps, the button is located on the outboard side of the instrument panel.
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The ignition must be on to turn on the fog lamps. # : Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. An indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when the fog lamps are on. The fog lamps come on together with the parking lamps. If the high‐beam headlamps are turned on, the fog lamps will turn off. If the high‐beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will turn back on again. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
Lighting
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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 located to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. D (Instrument Panel Brightness): Turn the thumbwheel up or down and hold, to brighten or dim the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen.
The dome lamp controls are located in the headliner. ( (Dome Lamp Override): Press to turn the lamps off, even when a door is open.
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H (Door): Press to turn the lamps on automatically when a door is opened. ' (On): Press to turn on the dome lamps.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located in the overhead console. # / $ : Press the button near each lamp to turn it on or off.
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting The headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly, when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) K is pressed. After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off, and then the dome and remaining interior lights will dim to off. Entry lighting can be disabled manually by changing the ignition out of the OFF position, or by pressing the RKE Q button. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑33.
Exit Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, back‐up lamps, and license plate lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when the key is removed from the ignition.
The dome lamps also come on when the key is removed from the ignition. The exterior lamps and dome lamps remain on after the door is closed for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamps control off. The exit lighting feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑33.
Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery. If some interior lights 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 . . . . . . . 7-1
Overview (Base Level) . . . . . . . . 7-2
Overview (Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 7-17
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-17Audio Players
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-22
Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Bluetooth (Voice
Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Introduction
Infotainment Read the following pages to become familiar with the audio system's features.
{ WARNING
Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving.
This system provides access to many audio and non‐audio listings. To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the
operation and controls of the audio system.
Infotainment System 7-1
. Set up the tone, speaker
adjustments, and preset radio stations.
For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9‑2. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑20 for more information. Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the separate navigation manual.
Theft-Deterrent Feature The theft-deterrent feature works by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the infotainment system. The infotainment system does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
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Infotainment System
Overview (Base Level)
A. O
Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume.
B. Buttons 1 to 6
Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations.
C. g
Radio: Seeks the previous station. CD: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track.
D. k
E. l
CD: Pauses playback, and stops playback.
Radio: Seeks the next station. CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track.
F. CLOCK
Opens the clock menu.
G.
INFO
Radio: Shows available information about the current station. CD: Shows available information about the current track.
H. TONE
Opens the tone menu.
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I.
