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immediate service is required. In this case, you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall, and your vehicle may require towing. Also, have the system checked by an authorized dealer if the light does not come on during starting.

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8. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.

CAUTION!

Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads 240°F (116°C) or greater, pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range 200– 230°F (93–110°C). If the pointer remains at 240°F (116°C) or greater and you hear a chime, turn the engine OFF immediately and call for service.

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WARNING!

A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call a service center if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, refer to Section 7 and follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.

9. Turn Signal Indicator Light

The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated.

NOTE: A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mi (1.6 km) with either turn signal on. NOTE: Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate.

10. Airbag Warning Light

This light will turn on for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is either not on during starting, or stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 11. Engine Temperature Warning Light

This light will turn on and a single chime will sound to warn of an overheated engine condition. When this light turns on, the engine temperature is critically hot. The vehicle should be turned OFF immediately and serviced as soon as possible.

12. Electronic Stability Program (ESP)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light

If this indicator light flashes during accelera- tion, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions, and

do not switch off the ESP. 13. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) / Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light

The ESP/BAS warning light will turn on when the key in the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The light should go out with the engine running. If the light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.

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14. Oil Pressure Warning Light

This light shows low engine oil pressure. The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle, and shut OFF the engine as soon as possible. A single chime will sound when this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked using the procedure shown in Section 7. 15. High Beam Indicator Light

This light will turn on when the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction lever away from the steering wheel to switch the headlights to high beam.

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16. Seat Belt Reminder Light

This light will turn on for five to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. A chime will sound if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled during the bulb check. The Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on continuously if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled after the bulb check or when driving. 17. Transmission Range Indicator This display indicator shows the automatic transmission gear selection. 18. Front Fog Light Indicator Light — If Equipped

This light will turn on when the front fog lights are on.

19. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display This display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) messages when the appropriate conditions exist. Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a “Check Gascap” message will display in the EVIC. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the TRIP ODOMETER button to turn off the message. If the problem continues, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).

20. Brake Warning Light

This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity to a portion of the hydraulic system in the event of a failure. Failure of either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder drops below a specified level. The light will remain on until the cause is corrected. NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers, which could change fluid level conditions. The vehicle should have service performed, and the brake fluid level checked.

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Immediate repair is necessary if brake failure is indicated.

WARNING!

Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger- ous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately.

Vehicles equipped with ABS are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). Both the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Light will turn on in the event of an EBD failure. Immediate repair of the ABS is required in the event of an EBD failure. The operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the LOCK position to the ON position. The light should turn on for approxi- mately two seconds and then turn off. The light will

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remain on if the parking brake is applied or if a brake fault is detected. If the parking brake is not applied and the light remains on, or if the light does not turn on, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. NOTE: The light will turn on when the ignition switch is in the ON position and the parking brake is applied. This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. 21. Vehicle Security Alarm (VSA) Indicator Light — If Equipped The VSA Indicator Light flashes rapidly when the VSA is arming, and slowly when the VSA is armed. 22. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If Equipped

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle

placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord- ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signifi- cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to

maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more

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tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replace- ment or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.

CAUTION!

The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera- tion or sensor damage may result when using re- placement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use aftermarket tire sealants or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.

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23. Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light

This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and service is required. However, the con- ventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on. If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock Brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. 24. Low Fuel Warning Light

This light will turn on and a single chime will sound when the fuel level drops to 1/8 tank.

25. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD. The OBD system monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The MIL will turn on when the key is in the ON position before engine start. If the MIL does not come on when turning the key from LOCK to ON, have the condition checked promptly. Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the MIL stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing. The MIL flashes to alert you to serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs.

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)

Electronic Vehicle Information Center

The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display. It is located in the instrument cluster below the speedometer. Vehicles

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equipped with steering wheel-mounted buttons (de- scribed in this section) are also equipped with the EVIC. The EVIC consists of the following: • System Status • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays • Tire Pressure Monitor System • Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features) • Compass Display • Outside Temperature Display • Trip Computer Functions • UConnect威 Hands-Free Communication System Dis- • Navigation System Screens (If Equipped) • Audio Mode Display

plays (If Equipped)

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Selectable Surround [DSS])

• Surround Sound Modes (If Equipped with Driver- • Performance Features The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel. MENU Button

Press and release the MENU button and the mode displayed will change between Trip Functions, Performance Pages, Navigation (If Equipped), System Warnings, System Status, Personal Settings, Telephone (If Equipped), and Sur- round Sound (If Equipped). FUNCTION SELECT Button

Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to accept a selection. The FUNCTION SELECT button

also functions as a remote sound system control. Refer to “Remote Sound System Controls” in this section. SCROLL Button

Press the SCROLL button to scroll through Trip Functions, Performance Pages, Navigation (If Equipped), System Status Messages, and Per- sonal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea- tures). The SCROLL button also functions as a remote sound system control. Refer to “Remote Sound System Controls” in this section. AUDIO MODE Button

Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the Compass/Temp/Audio screen. Along with compass reading and outside temperature, this screen will display radio and media mode information depending on which radio is in the vehicle. Refer to “Remote Sound System Controls” in this section.

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays When the appropriate conditions exist, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the following messages: • Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mi [1.6 km] with either turn signal on) • Left Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • Right Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single • Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • RKE Battery Low (with a single chime) • Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not in PARK

chime)

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motion)

• Left/Right Door Ajar • Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in • Trunk Ajar (with a single chime) • Oil Change Required • Low Washer Fluid (with a single chime) • Channel # Transmit • Channel # Training • Channel # Trained • Clearing Channels • Channels Cleared • Did Not Train • Left Front Low Pressure (with a single chime)

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• Left Rear Low Pressure (with a single chime) • Right Front Low Pressure (with a single chime) • Right Rear Low Pressure (with a single chime) • Check TPM System (with a single chime) • ESP Off • Check Gascap • Insert Key/Turn To Run • Upshift • Stereo (If Equipped with Driver-Selectable Surround • Audio Surround (If Equipped with Driver-Selectable Surround Sound [DSS]) • 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) • Braking Distance

Sound [DSS])

• 1/8 Mile • 1/4 Mile • Instantaneous G-Force • Peak G-Force • Digital Speedometer Engine Oil Change Indicator System

Oil Change Required Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10
seconds after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal driving style.

Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the MENU button. To reset the oil change indica- tor system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the following procedure. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not start the engine). 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. If the indicator message illuminates when you NOTE: start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.

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Trip Functions Press and release the MENU button until one of the following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC: • Average Fuel Economy • Distance To Empty • Trip A • Trip B • Elapsed Time • Display Units of Measure in

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Press the SCROLL button to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions. The Trip Functions mode displays the following. Average Fuel Economy Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read “RESET” or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the history information will be erased, and the averaging will continue from the last fuel average reading before the reset. Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the FUNCTION SELECT button.

NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value. When the DTE value is less than 30 mi (48 km) estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change to a text display of ⬙LOW FUEL.⬙ This display will continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the ⬙LOW FUEL⬙ text and a new DTE value will display. Trip A Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last reset. Trip B Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last reset.

Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position. Display Units of Measure in To make your selection, press and release the FUNC- TION SELECT button until “US” or “METRIC” appears. To Reset The Display Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being displayed. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button once to clear the resettable function being dis- played. To reset all resettable functions, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button a second time within three seconds of resetting the currently-displayed func- tion (>Reset ALL will display during this three-second window).

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Performance Features

WARNING!

Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor- mance Features is intended for off-highway or off- road use only and should not be done on any public roadways. It is recommended that these features be used in a controlled environment and within the limits of the law. The capabilities of the vehicle as measured by the performance pages must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner, which can jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.

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The Performance Features include the following: • 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) • Braking Distance • 1/8 Mile • 1/4 Mile • Instantaneous G-Force • Peak G-Force • Digital Speedometer To access, press and release the MENU button until Performance Features displays in the EVIC. Press the SCROLL button to cycle through the features. Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to select a feature. The following describes each feature and its operation:

(100 km/h) in less then 10 seconds.

0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) When selected, this screen displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h) within 10 seconds. • The feature will “ready” when the vehicle speed is at 0 mph (0 km/h). The word “READY” will flash when conditions are met for the event to begin. • Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach 60 mph • The time will continue to display until the FUNCTION • Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button will clear the current run time and display the vehicle’s best 0-60
mph (0-100 km/h) time. • To clear the vehicle’s best 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) time, press and hold the FUNCTION SELECT button for five seconds.

SELECT button is pressed.

brakes at speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h).

Braking Distance When selected, this screen displays the vehicle’s braking distance and the speed at which the brake pedal was depressed. • This feature will only function when applying the • Engaging the parking brake will disable this feature. • The word “READY” will flash when conditions are • The distance and speed measurements display while • The distance measurement will be aborted if the brake pedal is released before the vehicle comes to a com- plete stop.

met for the event to begin.

the event is taking place.

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display until pressed.

• The distance and speed measurements will continue to the FUNCTION SELECT button is • Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button will clear the current run and prepare the cluster to record a new run.

1/8 Mile, 1/4 Mile When selected, this screen displays the time it takes the vehicle to travel 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) within 30 seconds and the vehicle’s speed when it reaches 1/8 mile (1/4
mile). • The feature will “ready” when the vehicle is at 0 mph (0 km/h). The word “READY” will flash when condi- tions are met for the event to begin. • Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach 1/8

mile (1/4 mile) in less then 30 seconds.

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FUNCTION SELECT button is pressed.

• The time and speed will continue to display until the • Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button will clear the current run and display the vehicle’s best 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) run. • To clear the vehicle’s best 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) run, press and hold the FUNCTION SELECT button for five seconds.

Instantaneous G-Force When selected, this screen displays the current G-Force (longitude and latitude) along with a friction circle that displays the directions of the forces. Peak G-Force When selected, this screen displays all four G-Force values (two longitude and two latitude).

• When a force greater than zero is measured, the display will update the value as it climbs. As the G-Force falls, the peak forces will continue to display. • Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button will clear the

peak force values.

Digital Speedometer When selected, this screen displays vehicle speed and records top speed. • Press and hold the FUNCTION SELECT button for three seconds to toggle between current speed and top speed. • To reset top speed, quickly press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when top speed is dis- played.

Compass Display

COMPASS Button

The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. Press and release the COMPASS button to display one of eight com- pass readings and the outside temperature.

Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated. You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360
degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally.

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Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” message does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the compass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows: 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Press and hold the COMPASS button for approxi- mately two seconds. 3. Press the SCROLL button until “Calibrate Compass” displays in the EVIC. 4. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button to start the calibration. The message “CAL” will display in the EVIC. 5. Complete one or more 360 degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message turns off. The compass will now function nor- mally.

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Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and geographic North. In some areas of the country, the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set using the following procedure: NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from the overhead console. This is where the compass sensor is located.

Compass Variance Map

1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Press and hold the COMPASS button for approxi- mately two seconds. 3. Press the SCROLL button until “Compass Variance” message and the last variance zone number displays in the EVIC. 4. Press and release FUNCTION SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map. 5. Press and release the COMPASS button to exit. Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) – If Equipped Press and release the MENU button until “Surround Sound” displays in the EVIC. The EVIC provides infor- mation on the current surround mode. • Stereo • Audio Surround

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While in the Surround Sound menu, press the FUNC- TION SELECT button to change surround modes. System Warnings (Customer Information Features) Press and release the MENU button until “SYSTEM WARNINGS” displays in the EVIC. Then, press the SCROLL button to display anyone of the following choices. • Oil Temperature Shows the actual oil temperature. • Oil Pressure Shows the actual oil pressure. • Tire Pressure Shows the actual tire pressure for each tire (EXCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE).

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Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features) Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the transmission is in PARK. Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set- tings displays in the EVIC. Use the SCROLL button to display one of the following choices. Language When in this display you may select one of three languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the FUNC- TION SELECT button while in this display to select En- glish, Espanol, or Francais. Then, as you continue, the information will display in the selected language. NOTE: The EVIC will not change the UConnect威 lan- guage selection. Refer to “Language Selection” under “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威)” in Section 3.

Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h) When ON is selected, both doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h). To make your selection, press and release the FUNC- TION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. Unlock Doors Automatically on Exit When ON is selected, both doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened. To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. Remote Key Unlock When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) UNLOCK button. When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKE UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger door. When All Doors 1st Press is selected, both of the doors will unlock

on the first press of the RKE UNLOCK button. To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SE- LECT button until “Driver Door 1st Press” or “All Doors 1st Press” appears. Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when the RKE LOCK button is pressed. This feature may be selected with or without the flash lights on lock/unlock feature. To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” ap- pears. Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmitter. This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected. To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SE- LECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.

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Headlamps On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only) When ON is selected, and the headlight switch is in the AUTO (A) position, the headlights will turn on approxi- mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. NOTE: Turning the headlights on during the daytime causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the brightness, refer to “Lights” in Section 3. Delay Turning Headlights Off When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “0,” “30,” “60,” or “90” appears.

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Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make your selec- tion, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “OFF,” “30 sec.,” “60 sec.,” or “90 sec.” appears. Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit When this feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, hands-free system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), and ignition-powered power out- lets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF. Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “Off,” “45
sec.,” “5 min.,” “10 min.,” “30 min.,” or “60 min.” appears.

Turn-by-Turn Navigation — If Equipped When ON is selected, the Turn-by-Turn directions will appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a desig- nated turn within a programmed route. To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. Display Units of Measure In The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) can be changed between English and Metric units of measure. To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “US” or “METRIC” appears.

RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION

Radio Broadcast Signals Your new radio will provide excellent reception under most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op- eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to believe your sound system is malfunctioning. To help you understand and save you concern about these “ap- parent” malfunctions, you must understand a point or two about the transmission and reception of radio sig- nals. Two Types of Signals There are two basic types of radio signals: AM or Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to vary; and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound.

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Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude, and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They interfere very little with the frequency variations that carry the FM signal. AM Reception AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines and neon signs. FM Reception Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia- tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear, which is the major feature of FM radio.

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NOTE: The radio, steering wheel radio controls, and 6-disc CD/DVD changer (if equipped) will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF. Opening either door will cancel this feature. The time is programmable. Refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit,” under “Personal Settings (Cus- tomer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Ve- hicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.

SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)

NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate.

REQ Radio

Operating Instructions - Radio Mode

NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Press the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it. When the audio system is turned ON, the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played. SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch

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to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station, in AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for five seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop the search, press the SCAN button a second time. Voice Recognition Button (UConnect威 Hands-Free Phone) — If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone (UConnect威) feature (if equipped). Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威)” in Section 3. If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With UConnect” message will display on the radio screen.

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Phone Button (UConnect威 Hands-Free Phone) — If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone (UConnect威) feature (if equipped). Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威)” in Section 3. If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With UConnect” message will display on the radio screen. TIME Button Press the TIME button and the time of day will display. In AM or FM mode, pressing the TIME button will switch between the time and frequency displays. Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob.

3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save the time change. 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds. The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button and selecting the “SET HOME CLOCK” entry. Once in this display follow the above procedure, starting at step 2. INFO Button Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).

RW/FF Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows. This feature operates in AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies. TUNE Control Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range tones.

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Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone, balance, and fade.

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MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se- lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Music Type information. Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following format types:

Program Type

16-Digit Character Display

No program type or un-

defined

Adult Hits Classical

Classic Rock

College Country

Foreign Language

None

Adlt Hit Classicl Cls Rock College Country Language

Program Type Information

Jazz News

Nostalgia

Oldies

Personality

Public

Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk

Rock Soft

Soft Rock

Soft Rhythm and Blues

Sports Talk

16-Digit Character Display

Inform Jazz News

Nostalga Oldies Persnlty Public R & B

Rel Musc Rel Talk

Rock Soft

Soft Rck Soft R & B

Sports Talk

Program Type

16-Digit Character Display

Top 40
Weather

Top 40
Weather

By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music Type name. The Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items: NOTE: Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button to select an entry and make changes.

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• DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current highlighted selection. Use the remote control to scroll up and down the menu (if equipped). • DISC Play/Pause - You can toggle between playing the DVD and pausing the DVD by pushing the SELECT button (if equipped). • DVD Play Options - Selecting the DVD Play Options will display the following: • Subtitle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch subtitles to different subtitle languages that are available on the disc (if equipped). • Audio Stream – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch to different audio languages (if supported on the disc) (if equipped).

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• Angle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (if equipped).

NOTE: The available selections for each of the above entries varies depending upon the disc. NOTE: These selections can only be made while playing a DVD. • Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button allows you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to save changes. • Player Defaults - Selecting this item will allow the user to scroll through the following items, and set defaults according to customer preference.

Menu Language — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose the default startup DVD menu language (effective only if language supported by disc). If you want to select a language not listed, then scroll down and select ⬙other.⬙ Enter the four-digit country code using the TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the number and then push to select. Audio Language — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio language (effective only if the language is supported by the disc). You can select a language not listed by scrolling down and selecting ⬙other.⬙ Enter the country code using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the number and then push to select.

Subtitle Language — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose a default subtitle language (effective only if the language is supported by the disc). You can select a language not listed by scrolling down and selecting ⬙other.⬙ Enter the country code using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the number and then push to select. Subtitles — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose between subtitle Off or On. Audio DRC — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio dynamic range. The default is set to ⬙High,⬙ and under this setting, dialogues will play at 11 db higher than if the setting is ⬙Normal.⬙

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Aspect Ratio — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose between wide screen, pan scan, and letter box. AutoPlay — If Equipped When this is set to On and a DVD video is inserted, it will bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the movie. In some rare cases, the DVD player may not auto-play the main title. In such cases, use the MENU button on the remote control to select desired title to play. NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings after a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, the defaults are effective only if the disc supports the customer-preferred settings. AM and FM Buttons Press the buttons to select AM or FM Modes.

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SET Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window. Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- ton, the station will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory. You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2
memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice.

Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. Buttons 1 - 6
These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12
Satellite (if equipped) stations}. DISC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from AM/FM modes to Disc modes. Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by geographic region. These region codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the region code for the DVD disc does not match the region code for the radio DVD player, it will not play the disc. Customers may take their vehicle to an authorized dealer to change the region code of the player a maximum of five times.

CAUTION!

The radio may shut down during extremely hot conditions. When this occurs, the radio will indicate “Disc Hot” and shut off until a safe temperature is reached. This shutdown is necessary to protect the optics of the DVD player and other radio internal components.

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Radio display will show ⬙LOADING DISC⬙ when the disc is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is reading the disc.

CAUTION!

This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism.

NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. LOAD Button — Loading Compact Disc(s) Press the LOAD button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number (1-6) where the CD is being loaded. The radio will display PLEASE WAIT and prompt when to INSERT DISC. After the radio displays ⬙INSERT DISC,⬙ insert the CD into the player.

Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s)

Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number (1-6) where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio display will show ⬙EJECTING DISC⬙ when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc.

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Press and hold the EJECT button for five seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. SEEK Button (CD MODE) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow you to scroll through the tracks faster in CD, MP3/MWA modes. SCAN Button (CD MODE) Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the CD currently playing. TIME Button (CD MODE) Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display.

RW/FF (CD MODE) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or RW or another CD button is pressed. The RW (Rewind) button works in a similar manner. AM or FM Button (CD MODE) Switches the radio to the Radio mode. Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to the following restrictions. Supported Media (Disc Types) The MP3/WMA file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3,WMA, DVD Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and CDDA+MP3.

Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660
Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of directory levels: 8
• Maximum number of files: 255
• Maximum number of folders: 100
• Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three-

character extension)

character extension)

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Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3/ WMA files). Discs created with an option such as ⬙keep disc open after writing⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3/ WMA playback may result in longer disc loading times. If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/ WMA tracks on that disc. Supported MP3/WMA File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the MP3/WMA extension as MP3/WMA files. Non-MP3/WMA files named with the MP3/WMA extension may cause play- back problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3/WMA and will not play the file.

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When using the MP3/WMA encoder to compress audio data to an MP3/WMA file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported. In addition, variable bit rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3/WMA files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates.

MPEG Specifi-

cation

Sampling Fre- quency (kHz)

MPEG-1 Audio

Layer 3

48, 44.1, 32

MPEG-2 Audio

Layer 3

24, 22.05, 16

WMA Specifica-

tion

Sampling Fre- quency (kHz)

WMA

44.1 and 48

Bit Rate (kbps)

320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64,

56, 48

160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64,

56, 48

Bit Rate (kbps)

48, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192 VBR

ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for ID3 version 1 tags. ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios. Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not supported. Playback of MP3/WMA Files When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3/WMA files. Loading times for playback of MP3/WMA files may be affected by the following: • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than • Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer

CD-R media

to load than non-multisession discs

• Number of files and folders - Loading times will

increase with more files and folders

To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option before writing to the disc. LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE/SCROLL control knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain playable files). The folder list will time out after five seconds.

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INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if available). Press the INFO button once more to return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ priority mode. Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and radio will display song titles for each file. Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds to return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ display. Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3/WMA player, cassette player, or microphone and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.

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Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- iary device if the AUX jack is connected. NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down. SEEK Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode)

No function.

TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds. RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode) No function. SET Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition System (VR) (If Equipped) For the radio, refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in Section 3. For UConnect威 “Voice Recognition System (VR),” refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威)” in Section 3.

Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (UConnect威) (If Equipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威)” in Section 3. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to “Satellite Radio” in this section. Dolby威 Manufactured under license from Dolby威 Laboratories. ⬙Dolby威⬙ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby威 Laboratories. Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technol- ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- tual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is

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intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited DTS™ ⬙DTS™⬙ and ⬙DTS™ 2.0⬙ are trademarks of Digital The- ater Systems, Inc.

SALES CODE RER — MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate. The RER Multimedia system contains a radio, Sirius Satellite Radio player, navigation system, CD/DVD player, USB port, 20-gigabyte hard drive (HDD), and the UConnect威 Hands-Free Bluetooth威 cellular system.

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If your vehicle is not equipped with UConnect威, NOTE: the unit will respond with a “Not Equipped With UConnect威” message when selecting controls related to this feature. A 6.5 in (16.5 cm) touch screen allows easy menu selec- tion, while the Advanced Voice Dialog System recognizes more than 1,000 words for audio, navigation, entertain- ment, and hands-free mobile phone use. The satellite navigation capability combines a Global- Positioning System (GPS)-based navigation system with an integrated color screen to provide maps, turn identi- fication, selection menus, and instructions for selecting a variety of destinations and routes. A shared HDD for the navigation system, the database, and other radio features allows uploads of music and photos from CDs or through the USB port. The Gracenote database finds the artist, track, and title for the music.

Other special features include direct tune, music type selections, traffic messaging (optional), easy store presets, backup camera display for vehicles equipped with a backup camera, and on some models, a dual display screen operation. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for detailed operating instructions. Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for detailed operating instructions. Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Communication (UConnect姞) (If Equipped) Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for detailed operating instructions.

Clock Setting Procedure The GPS receiver in this system is synchronized to the time data being transmitted by the GPS satellites. The satellites’ clock is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This is the worldwide standard for time. This makes the sys- tem’s clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone and daylight savings information is set. Changing the Time Zone 1. Turn on the multimedia system. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. If the words “Time: GPS Time” are displayed at the top of the screen, proceed to Step 4. Otherwise, proceed to Step 3. 3. If the words “Time: User Clock” are displayed at the top of the screen, touch the bottom of the screen where the words “User Clock” are displayed. The GPS time setting menu will appear on the screen.

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4. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” are displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on the screen. 5. Select a time zone by touching the screen where your selection appears. If you do not see a time zone that you want to select, touch the screen where the word “Page” is displayed to view additional time zones in the menu. Changing Daylight Savings Time When selected, this feature will display the time of day in daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the current setting: 1. Turn on the multimedia system. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen.

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3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in the box next to the words “Daylight Savings.” Touch the screen where the words “Daylight Savings” are dis- played to change the current setting. Setting the User Clock If you wish to set the clock to a time different from the system clock, you can manually adjust the time by performing the following: 1. Turn on the multimedia system. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. If the words “Time: User Clock” are displayed at the top of the screen, proceed to Step 4. Otherwise, proceed to Step 3. 3. If the words “Time: GPS Time” are displayed at the top of the screen, touch the bottom of the screen where the words “GPS Time” are displayed. The user clock time setting menu will appear on the screen.

4. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis- played. To move the hour backward, touch the screen where the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing down- ward is displayed. 5. To move the minute forward, touch the screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing upward is displayed. To move the minute backward, touch the screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing downward is displayed. 6. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed. Show Time if Radio is Off When selected, this feature will display the time of day on the touch screen when the system is turned off. Proceed as follows to change the current setting: 1. Turn on the multimedia system.

2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in the box next to the words “Show Time if Radio is Off.” Touch the screen where the words “Show Time if Radio is Off” are displayed to change the current setting.

SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY) Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite Radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music, sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil- dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios. NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has limited coverage in Alaska.

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System Activation Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory-installed satellite radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel- come kit that contains general information, including how to setup your on-line listening account at no addi- tional charge. For further information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at www.siriuscanada.ca for Cana- dian residents. Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) Please have the following information available when calling: 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID). 2. Your Vehicle Identification Number.

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To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: ESN/SID Access With REQ/RES Radios With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll using the Tune/Scroll control knob until Sirius ID is selected. Press the Tune/Scroll control knob and the Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on the radio to exit this screen. ESN/SID Access With REN/RER Radios While in SAT mode, press the MENU button on the radio faceplate. Next, touch the SUBSCRIPTION tab on the touch screen. All the ESNs that apply to your vehicle will display. ESN/SID Access With REU Radio While in SAT mode, press the MENU button on the radio faceplate.

Next, turn the knob surrounding the joystick in the center of the radio to scroll to Subscription, and then press and release the joystick. All of the ESNs that apply to your vehicle will display. Selecting Satellite Mode Press the SAT button until ⬙SAT⬙ appears in the display. A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode. Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location or strap items to the trunk lid around the trunk lid antenna (if equipped). Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance. Larger lug- gage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly on or above the antenna.

structure or under a physical obstacle.

Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons: • The vehicle is parked in an underground parking • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can • Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can

cause intermittent reception.

form of short audio mutes.

cause signal blockage.

Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode

NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio.

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SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new channel until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass channels without stopping until you release it. SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- tinuing to the next. To stop the search, press the SCAN button a second time. INFO Button — Except REU Radio Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- able). Also, pressing and holding the INFO button for an additional three seconds will make the radio display the Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return to normal display).

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INFO Button — REU Radio Pressing the INFO button will display information about Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if available). Pressing the INFO button again will close the INFO screen. RW/FF Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the direction of the arrows. TUNE Control (Rotary) Turn the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel. MUSIC TYPE Button — Except REU Radio Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the Tune/Scroll control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se- lected.

Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music type. By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected Music Type name. If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset channel. MUSIC TYPE Button — REU Radio Pressing this button provides a MUSIC TYPES list from which you can make a selection. Once a selection is made, you can seek up, or down, or scan the channels and the radio will tune to the next station matching the selected format. There is no time-out for this screen. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button again will close the MUSIC TYPE screen. Once closed, seek up, seek down, and scan will no longer be based on your selection.

SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the following items: • Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/ SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the Sirius subscription.

SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window. Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- ton, the channel will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory. You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press

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the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2. This allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into pushbutton memory. The channels stored in SET 2
memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice. Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. Buttons 1 - 6
These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations). Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威)” in Section 3.

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KICKER姞 HIGH PERFORMANCE SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) – IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art audio amplifier that provides 5.1-channel surround sound from any stereo audio source. A new feature of the Kicker威 audio system offers the ability to choose surround sound for any audio source. “Audio Surround” is optimized for front seat passengers for any audio source. This surround effect is available for audio from any source – AM/FM/CD/ Satellite Radio or AUX – and is activated through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS)” under “Electronic Vehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.

DSS modes for audio sources are “Stereo” and “Audio Surround,” which is surround sound equalized for the front seat occupants. The “Video Surround” mode is described under “Kicker威 Mobile Surround (KMS1).威” Please note that DSS effects are dependent on the mix of the original recording. Some audio will sound better in DSS modes, others in Stereo mode. When in “Audio Surround” mode, balance is set auto- matically. Fader control is available to add more sur- round audio if desired.

REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS The remote sound system controls are located on the surface of the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions. Vehicles equipped with steering wheel-mounted buttons are also equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). The EVIC features a driver-interactive display. This is located in the instrument cluster below the speedometer. VOLUME Button

The VOLUME button controls the sound level of the sound system. Press the top of the VOLUME button to increase the sound level. Press the bottom of the VOLUME button to

decrease the sound level.

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AUDIO MODE Button

Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the Compass/Temp/Audio screen. This screen displays radio and media mode information depending on which radio is in the vehicle.

If the Compass/Temp/Audio screen is already displayed when the AUDIO MODE button is pressed, then the mode will change (i.e., from AM to FM, to Media mode, etc., depending on which radio is in the vehicle). FUNCTION SELECT Button

When the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/ Audio screen, press the FUNCTION SELECT button to operate various radio, media, and Universal Customer Interface (UCI) functions (i.e., advance presets, select next folder, jump to or start playing songs in playlists, etc., depending on which radio is in the vehicle and if equipped with UCI).

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SCROLL Button

When the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/ Audio screen, press the SCROLL button to seek up and down radio stations, tracks, chapters, files, etc., depending on which radio is in the vehicle.

CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper, paper CD labels, or tape to the disc; avoid scratching the disc.

4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, cleaners, or antistatic sprays. 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high.

RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular phone operation.

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CLIMATE CONTROLS

Blower Control

Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System

control

Use this to regulate the amount of air forced through the ven- tilation system in any mode. The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the “O” (Off) position. There are four blower speeds.

NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the climate controls will not function during Remote Start operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off) position.

The Manual Temperature Control consists of a series of outer rotary dials and inner pushbuttons.

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Temperature Control

Use this control to regulate the tem- perature of the air inside the passenger compartment. The blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates warmer temperatures.

If your air conditioning performance seems NOTE: lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- denser (located in front of the radiator) for an accumu- lation of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the condenser, reducing air conditioning performance.

Mode Control

Use this control to choose from several patterns of air distribution. You can select either a primary mode as iden- tified by the symbols on the control, or a blend of two of these modes.

• Panel

Air is directed through the outlets in the instru- ment panel and the center console. These outlets

can be adjusted to direct airflow.

NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be aimed so that they are directed toward the rear seat passengers for maximum airflow to the rear. • Bi-Level

Air is directed through the instrument panel, center console and floor outlets.

NOTE: For all settings except full cold or full hot, there is a difference in temperature between the upper and lower outlets. The warmer air flows to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions. • Floor

Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defrost and

side window demist outlets.

• Mix

Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demist outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.

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• Defrost

Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use this mode with maximum blower and temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting.

NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in Mix, Defrost, and Floor or a blend of these modes, even if the Air Conditioning Snowflake button is not pressed. This dehu- midifies the air to help dry the windshield. To improve fuel economy, use these modes only when necessary. • Recirculation Control

Use this button to block the flow of outside air from coming into the passenger compart- ment. A light will illuminate when the sys- tem is in recirculation mode. Use the recir- culation mode to provide maximum A/C performance in hot ambient conditions, or to block outside odors, dust, etc.

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NOTE: • Continuous use of the recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended. • The use of the recirculation mode in cold or damp weather may cause windows to fog on the inside, because of moisture build-up inside the vehicle. Select the Outside Air position for maximum defogging. • The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fogging • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturb-

when the recirculation button is pressed.

ing the mode control selection.

Air Conditioning Control

Use this button to engage the Air Conditioning. A light will illuminate when the Air Conditioning System is engaged

NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for a few seconds. • MAX A/C For maximum cooling use the A/C and recirculation buttons at the same time. • Economy Mode If economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn off the indicator light and the A/C compressor. Then, move the temperature control to the desired temperature. Operating Tips

NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for suggested control settings for various weather condi- tions.

Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect against engine overheating. A 50% solution of ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant in water is recommended. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7 of this manual for proper coolant selection. Winter Operation Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter months is not recommended because it may cause window fogging. Vacation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower settings. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again.

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Window Fogging Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side win- dow fogging becomes a problem, increase blower speed. Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid weather. NOTE: Recirculation without A/C should not be used for long periods as fogging may occur. Side Window Demisters A side window demister outlet is located at each end of the instrument panel. These non-adjustable outlets direct air toward the side windows when the system is in the Floor, Mix, or Defrost mode. The air is directed at the area of the windows through which you view the outside mirrors.

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Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. In winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice, slush, and snow.

A/C Air Filter — If Equipped The A/C Air Filter will reduce, but not eliminate, diesel and agricultural smells. The filter acts on air coming from outside the vehicle and recirculated air within the pas- senger compartment. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7 of this manual for A/C Air Filter service information or see your authorized dealer for service. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedules” in Section 8 of this manual for filter service intervals.

Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions

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STARTING AND OPERATING

CONTENTS

䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
▫ Keyless Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
▫ Extremely Cold Weather

(Below ⫺20°F Or ⫺29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
▫ After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 219

䡵 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . 222
▫ 5-Speed Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 223
䡵 AutoStick威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
▫ AutoStick威 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
▫ AutoStick威 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . 229
䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
▫ Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

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䡵 Driving Through Water

▫ Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
▫ Flowing/Rising Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
䡵 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
䡵 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
䡵 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
䡵 Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
▫ ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
▫ TCS (Traction Control System) . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
▫ BAS (Brake Assist System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
▫ ESP (Electronic Stability Program) . . . . . . . . . 240
▫ Synchronizing ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244

▫ ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light And

ESP/TCS Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
䡵 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
▫ Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 250
䡵 Tires — General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
▫ Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
▫ Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
▫ Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
▫ Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
▫ Life Of Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
▫ Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
▫ Alignment And Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

䡵 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)

䡵 Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
䡵 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
▫ Tire Rotation — Standard Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
▫ Tire Rotation — Optional Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
. . . . . . . . 264
▫ Premium System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
䡵 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
▫ 6.1L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
▫ Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
▫ MMT In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
▫ Materials Added To Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272

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䡵 Adding Fuel

▫ Fuel System Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
䡵 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
▫ Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) . . . . . . . 276
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . . . . . . . . . 276
▫ Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
▫ Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
䡵 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
䡵 Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . 278

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STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts.

WARNING!

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the ignition. A child could operate power win- dows, other controls, or move the vehicle. • Do not leave animals or children inside parked vehicles in hot weather; interior heat buildup may cause serious injury or death. • Be sure to turn OFF the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch if you want to rest or sleep in your car. Accidents can be caused by inadvertently moving the shift lever. Accidents can also be caused by pressing the accelerator pedal. This may cause excessive heat in the ex- haust system, resulting in overheating and vehicle fire, which may cause serious or fatal injuries.

Automatic Transmission The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving gear.

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CAUTION!

a complete stop.

Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot

is firmly on the brake pedal.

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Keyless Go

This function allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as the ENGINE START/STOP button is installed and the Keyless Go igni- tion key (FOBIK) is in the passen- ger compartment.

Installing And Removing The Engine Start/Stop Button 1. Remove the ignition key (FOBIK). 2. Insert the ENGINE START/STOP button into the ignition switch. NOTE: The ENGINE START/STOP button can be re- moved from the ignition switch (WIN) for regular igni- tion key (FOBIK) use.

vate the radio, wipers, and windows.

Keyless Go Functions — With Driver’s Foot Off The Brake Pedal (In PARK Position) • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to acti- • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice to activate the heating/air conditioning (HVAC) controls, and the instrument cluster. • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button three times to

turn off the ignition switch.

Keyless Go Functions - With Driver’s Foot On The Brake Pedal (PARK or NEUTRAL Gear Position Only) • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to oper- • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice to start

ate all of the accessories.

the engine.

Normal Starting

Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button (Tip Start) NOTE: Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. Press and hold your foot on the brake pedal and then press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button twice. The starter motor will engage and continue to run, and it will disengage automatically when the engine is running. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automati- cally in 10 seconds. If this occurs, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure. To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button 1. Press and hold your foot on the brake pedal. 2. Place the shift lever in PARK, then press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button.

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Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start) NOTE: Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage automati- cally when the engine is running. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure. Extremely Cold Weather (Below ⫺20°F or ⫺29°C) To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.