2009 Saturn VUE Owners Manual

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with some air directed to the windshield and side window outlets. In this mode, the system turns the recirculation mode off and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside air is at or below freezing. Recirculation mode cannot be selected while in defog mode. This helps prevent window fogging. 0 (Defrost): This mode removes fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield and the side window outlets. In this mode, the system turns the recirculation mode off automatically and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside air is at or below freezing. Recirculation mode cannot be selected while in defrost mode. This helps prevent window fogging. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is on. The air conditioning can be selected in any mode as long as the fan is on and the outside temperature is above freezing. A ﬂashing indicator light indicates that the air conditioning compressor is currently not available. On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down and helps the system to operate more efficiently. For quick cool down on hot days, select the following settings together: 1. Select H mode. 2. Select ;. 3. Turn the # on. 4. Select the coolest temperature and highest fan speed. 5. Once the vehicle’s interior temperature is below the outside temperature, select recirculation mode for enhanced cooling. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside the vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air inside of the vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. ; (Outside Air): Press to turn the outside air mode on. An indicator light comes on to show that outside air is on. Air from outside the vehicle will circulate throughout the vehicle. The outside air mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode. Pressing this button will cancel the recirculation mode. @ (Recirculation): Press to turn on the recirculation mode. An indicator light comes on to show that recirculation is on. This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool or heat the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle. Avoid using the recirculation mode during high periods of humidity and cool outside temperatures since this may result in increased window fogging. If window fogging is experienced, select the defrost mode. Recirculation mode is not available in ﬂoor, defog or defrost modes and will shut off automatically and change to outside air. The indicator will ﬂash if the button is selected in any of these modes. This helps prevent window fogging and moisture building up inside the vehicle. Instrument Panel 3-19 Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. The rear window defogger only works when the ignition is in ON/RUN. < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the rear window is activated. The rear window defogger stays on for approximately 10 minutes after the button is pressed, unless the ignition is turned to ACC/ ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. If turned on again, the defogger only runs for approximately ﬁve minutes before turning off again. At higher vehicle speeds, the defogger may stay on continuously. The defogger can also be turned off by turning off the engine. 3-20 Instrument Panel For vehicles with the remote start feature, the rear defogger will automatically turn on. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. Remote Start Climate Control Operation For vehicles with the remote start feature and if it is activated, the climate control system heats and cools the inside of the vehicle using the modes that were set before the vehicle was turned off and the rear defogger automatically turns on. Automatic Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. For vehicles with the remote start feature, the climate control system functions as part of the remote start feature. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4. United States version shown, Canada version similar. A. Fan Control B. Temperature Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Air Conditioning E. Outside Air F. Recirculation G. Rear Window Defogger Automatic Operation This climate control system automatically maintains the desired temperature inside the vehicle. Do not cover the sensor located on the top of the instrument panel near the windshield or the sensor grille below the climate control faceplate. These two sensors help regulate the inside air temperature. AUTO (Automatic Fan): Turn the fan knob to AUTO for the system to automatically adjust the fan speed to reach the desired inside temperature. Temperature Control: Select the desired cabin air temperature between 60-90°F (16-32°C). Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting does not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. AUTO (Automatic Air Delivery Mode): Turn the air delivery mode knob to AUTO for the system to automatically control the direction of the airﬂow to help reach the desired inside temperature. The system automatically controls the air inlet to supply the outside air or recirculated inside air needed to heat or cool the vehicle faster. The recirculation button indicator light is lit whenever the recirculation mode is on. Press the outside air button to change to outside air. However, the recirculation mode may turn back on automatically. In cold weather, if the fan and air delivery modes are in automatic, the system starts at lower fan speeds to avoid directing cold air into the vehicle until warmer air is available. The climate control system directs air to the ﬂoor, but may automatically Instrument Panel 3-21 change modes as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting. The length of time needed to warm the interior depends on the outside temperature and inside temperature of the vehicle. Manual Operation A (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. To turn the fan off, turn the left knob to the 9 position. In any setting other than off, the fan runs continuously with the ignition on. The fan must be turned on to run the air conditioning compressor. There will be some airﬂow noticeable from the various outlets when driving, even with the fan in the off position. To turn off the air completely, turn the fan to 9 and select the recirculation button. 3-22 Instrument Panel Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature. Select the desired cabin air temperature between 60-90°F (16-32°C). Typically, the best setting is near 75°F (23°C). Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting does not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the current airﬂow mode. Select from the following air delivery modes: H (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the ﬂoor outlets. 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the windshield. When this mode is selected, the system turns the recirculation mode off. Recirculation mode cannot be selected while in ﬂoor mode. This is to help prevent window fogging. - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the ﬂoor outlets, with some air directed to the windshield and side window outlets. In this mode, the system turns the recirculation mode off and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside air is at or below freezing. Recirculation mode cannot be selected while in defog mode. This helps prevent window fogging. 0 (Defrost): This mode removes fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield and the side window outlets. In this mode, the system turns the recirculation mode off automatically and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside air is at or below freezing. Recirculation mode cannot be selected while in defrost mode. This helps prevent window fogging. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is on. The air conditioning can be selected in any mode as long as the fan is on and the outside temperature is above freezing. A ﬂashing indicator light indicates that the air conditioning compressor is currently not available. On hot days, use the automatic fan and automatic air delivery mode settings and the vehicle will reach the desired temperature more quickly. The desired fan and air delivery mode settings can still be adjusted manually. Open the windows to let the hot inside air escape, then close them. This helps reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down and helps the system to operate more efficiently. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. ; (Outside Air): Press to turn the outside air mode on. An indicator light comes on to show that outside air is on. Air from outside the vehicle will circulate throughout the vehicle. The outside air mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode. Pressing this button will cancel the recirculation mode. @ (Recirculation): Press to turn on the recirculation mode. An indicator light comes on to show that recirculation is on. This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool or heat the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle. Avoid using the recirculation mode during high periods of humidity and cool outside temperatures since this may result in increased window fogging. If window fogging is experienced, select the defrost mode. Recirculation mode is not available in ﬂoor, defog or defrost modes and will shut off automatically and change to outside air. If the button is selected in any of these modes, the indicator will ﬂash. This helps prevent window fogging and moisture building up inside the vehicle. Instrument Panel 3-23 Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. The rear window defogger only works when the ignition is in ON/RUN. < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that it is activated. The rear window defogger stays on for approximately 10 minutes after the button is pressed, unless the ignition is turned to ACC/ ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. If turned on again, the defogger only runs for approximately ﬁve minutes before turning off. At higher vehicle speeds, the defogger may stay on continuously. The defogger can also be turned off by turning off the engine. 3-24 Instrument Panel For vehicles with the remote start feature, the rear defogger will automatically turn on when remote start is activated. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. Remote Start Climate Control Operation For vehicles with the remote start feature and if it is activated, the climate control system heats and cools the inside of the vehicle using the modes that were set before the vehicle was turned off. Outlet Adjustment Use the louvers located on the air outlets to change the direction of the airﬂow. Operation Tips (cid:129) Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the vehicle that may block the ﬂow of air into the vehicle. (cid:129) Do not use any non-GM approved hood deﬂectors that could adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:129) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. Passenger Compartment Air Filter The ﬁlter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The ﬁlter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3 for replacement intervals. To ﬁnd out what type of ﬁlter to use, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-15. The passenger compartment air ﬁlter can be accessed by removing the entire glove box. 1. Remove the six screws from around the glove box and detach the three inner clips from the glove box. Instrument Panel 3-25 2. Lower the loosened glove box housing. 3. Unplug both wire cables and remove the glove box. 4. Remove the air ﬁlter cover screw. 3-26 Instrument Panel 5. Remove the ﬁlter cover and pull out the old air ﬁlter. 6. Install the new air ﬁlter. 7. Reinstall the air ﬁlter cover. Reconnect the wire cabling and re-install the glove box. See your dealer/retailer if additional assistance is needed. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Some warning lights come on brieﬂy when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument cluster is designed to indicate how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel the vehicle has left, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. Instrument Panel 3-27 United States Base version shown, Canada and Uplevel similar 3-28 Instrument Panel Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle’s speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either miles or kilometers. If the vehicle needs a new odometer installed, the new one is set to the mileage total of the old odometer. If it cannot, it will be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. If the mileage is unknown, the label should then indicate that the previous mileage is unknown. Trip Odometer The trip odometer can record the number of miles, used in the United States, or kilometers, used in Canada, traveled for up to two trips. Cycle between the odometer and trip odometers A and B by pressing the reset button located in the lower right area of the speedometer. Press the reset button to tell how many miles or kilometers have been recorded on either Trip A or Trip B since the trip odometer was last set back to zero. To reset each trip odometer to zero, press and hold the reset button. The reset button resets only the trip odometer that is being displayed. Each trip odometer must be reset individually. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the driver to fasten their safety belt, unless it is already buckled. The safety belt light comes on and stays on for several seconds, then ﬂashes for several more. This chime and light are repeated if the driver safety belt remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This only occurs if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-51 for more information. The passenger safety belt light, located on the instrument panel, comes on and stays on for several seconds and then ﬂashes for several more. This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the passenger safety belt is buckled before the engine is started, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device. To turn off the warning light and or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light indicates if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-42. Instrument Panel 3-29 { CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. The airbag readiness light comes on when the vehicle is started, and ﬂashes for a few seconds. The light goes out when the system is ready. 3-30 Instrument Panel If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. The airbag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when the engine is started. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed immediately. If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49 for more information. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-51 for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States Canada When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbags. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag are enabled (may inﬂate). If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact 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/retailer for service. { CAUTION 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 3-29 for more information, including important safety information. Instrument Panel 3-31 Charging System Light Brake System Warning Light The charging system light comes on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show the light is working. It should go out when the engine is started. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer/retailer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. 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. United States Canada The brake indicator light should come on brieﬂy as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light comes on when the parking brake is set. The light stays on if the parking brake does not fully release. 3-32 Instrument Panel If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected immediately. { CAUTION The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. If the light comes on while driving, a chime sounds. Pull off the road and stop. The pedal might be harder to push or go closer to the ﬂoor. It might also take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-32. Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light should come on brieﬂy as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the ABS light stays on longer than a few seconds after engine is started, or comes on and stays on while driving, try resetting the system. To reset the system: 1. While driving, pull over when it is safe to do so. 2. Place the vehicle in P (PARK). 3. Turn off the ignition. 4. Then restart the engine. If the ABS light remains on after resetting the system or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the ABS light is on, but the regular brake system warning light is not on, the antilock brakes are not working properly, but the regular brakes are still functioning. Have the vehicle serviced right away. If both brake lights are on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes, and there is a problem with the regular brakes as well. Have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-32. Power Steering Warning Lights For 4-cylinder vehicles with Electric Power Steering (EPS), 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/ retailer. If the EPS light stays on, or comes on while driving, the EPS system may not be working. If this happens, see your dealer/retailer for service. Instrument Panel 3-33 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light StabiliTrak® Indicator Light The Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light shows one of these two symbols. This light comes on brieﬂy as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. It also comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off or when the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is not ready. If there is a problem with the TCS or the ESP, this light and the TCS warning light comes on at the same time. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8 and StabiliTrak® System on page 4-7 for more information. The StabiliTrak® light comes on brieﬂy as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. This light ﬂashes while the StabiliTrack or the Traction Control System (TCS) is working. The light comes on when the ESP has been turned off and if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak or the TCS. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8 and StabiliTrak® System on page 4-7 for more information. 3-34 Instrument Panel Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The engine coolant temperature light should come on brieﬂy as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could cause the vehicle to overheat. See Engine Overheating on page 5-25. The vehicle’s engine could be damaged, and it might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never drive with the engine coolant temperature warning light on. If this light comes on and stays on, the engine has overheated. Pull over and see Engine Overheating on page 5-25 for more information. Tire Pressure Light If the vehicle has a tire pressure monitoring system, the tire pressure light provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. The light should come on brieﬂy as the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/ retailer. When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center (DIC), can accompany the light. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49 for more information. Stop and check the tires as soon as it is safe to do so. If underinﬂated, inﬂate to the proper pressure. See Tires on page 5-43 for more information. When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there could 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. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-51 for more information. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light 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. This light comes 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/ retailer. If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: continually driven with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle’s 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. If the vehicle is Instrument Panel 3-35 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 5-3. 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. 3-36 Instrument Panel The following can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: (cid:129) Reduce vehicle speed. (cid:129) Avoid hard accelerations. (cid:129) 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 key off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer/retailer 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. An emission system malfunction might be corrected by checking the following items: (cid:129) Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8. 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. If the vehicle has been driven through a deep puddle of water, the vehicle’s electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. (cid:129) Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and may cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. If none of the above have made the light turn off, your dealer/retailer can check the vehicle. The dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. (cid:129) (cid:129) Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection: The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running, or if the key is in ON/RUN and the light is not on. The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD II (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness, your dealer/ retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. Oil Pressure Light { CAUTION 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. Instrument Panel 3-37 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 in this manual 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/retailer. 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. (cid:129) (cid:129) 3-38 Instrument Panel Change Engine Oil Light Security Light When the change engine oil light comes on, it means that service is required on the vehicle. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3 and Engine Oil on page 5-14 for more information. After the engine oil is changed the engine oil life system needs to be reset in order to turn off this light. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16 for more information. For information regarding this light and the vehicle’s security system, see PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer on page 2-13. Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-14 for more information. Cruise Control Light The cruise control light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 3-9 for more information. Instrument Panel 3-39 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light This light turns on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are on. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 3-13 for more information. Reduced Engine Power Light 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/ retailer. 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/retailer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair. Highbeam On Light The highbeam on light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-7 for more information. 3-40 Instrument Panel Low Washer Fluid Warning Light The low washer ﬂuid warning light comes on when the windshield washer ﬂuid is low. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-27 for more information. All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light This light comes on when there is a malfunction in the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system. Door Ajar Light This light ﬂashes when the AWD system is temporarily disabled. For more information see All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on page 4-9. Gate Ajar Light If the gate ajar light comes on, the liftgate is not completely closed. Driving with the liftgate open can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to enter the vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-28 for more information. The door ajar light comes on when a door is open. Before driving, check that all doors are properly closed. Service Vehicle Soon Light The service vehicle soon light comes on if a condition exists that may require the vehicle to be taken in for service. If the light comes on, take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. Instrument Panel 3-41 Low Fuel Warning Light The low fuel warning light, below the fuel gage, comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. This light also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. When fuel is added, the light should go off. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced. Fuel Gage United States Canada When the ignition is on, the fuel gage indicates how much fuel is left in the tank. When the indicator nears empty, the low fuel light comes on. There is still a little fuel left, but the fuel tank should be reﬁlled soon. See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 3-41 for more information. An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these means the fuel gage is not working properly: (cid:129) At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to ﬁll the tank. The gage moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up. The gage takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on, but it goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off. For fuel tank capacity, see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-86. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 3-42 Instrument Panel Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). All information appears in the DIC display located in the instrument panel cluster. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay, the DIC displays the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. The DIC also displays the compass direction, outside air temperature, and shift position indicator at the top of the DIC display. If there is a problem with the system that controls the temperature display, the numbers will be replaced with dashes. If this occurs, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/ retailer. If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period of time, consult your dealer/retailer. Under certain circumstances, especially when the engine is idling, a delay updating the temperature display is normal. See DIC Compass on page 3-47 and Automatic Transmission Operation (Uplevel) on page 2-19 or Automatic Transmission Operation (Base) on page 2-22 for more information. DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument panel, below the headlamp switch. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. The DIC also allows some features to be customized. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-57 for more information. DIC Buttons The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle information, customization, and set/reset buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following pages. 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to display the odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy, fuel used, and elapsed time. Some vehicles also display instantaneous economy. The compass and outside temperature will also be shown in the display. The temperature will be shown in °F or °C depending on the units selected. T (Vehicle Information): Press this button to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter programming, compass zone setting, compass recalibration on vehicles with this feature, coolant temperature, and battery voltage. U (Customization): Press this button to customize the feature settings on your vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-57 for more information. V (Set/Reset): Press this button to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC. Instrument Panel 3-43 Trip/Fuel Menu Items 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Odometer Press the trip/fuel button until ODOMETER displays. This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will also display the odometer. To switch between English and metric measurements, see “Units” later in this section. 3-44 Instrument Panel Trip Odometer Press the trip/fuel button until TRIP A or TRIP B displays. This display shows the current distance traveled in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km) since the last reset for the trip odometer. Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will also display the trip odometer. Each trip odometer can be reset to zero separately by pressing the set/reset button while the trip odometer is displayed. You can also reset the trip odometer while it is displayed by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem. Fuel Range Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL RANGE displays. This display shows the approximate number of remaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The display will show LOW if the fuel level is low. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle’s fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This estimate will change if driving conditions change. For example, if driving in traffic and making frequent stops, this display may read one number, but if the vehicle is driven on a freeway, the number may change even though the same amount of fuel is in the fuel tank. This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies. Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving. Fuel range cannot be reset. If the vehicle is low on fuel, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will be displayed. See “FUEL LEVEL LOW” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49. Average Fuel Economy Press the trip/fuel button until AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY displays. This display shows the approximate average miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). This number is calculated based on the number of mpg (L/100 km) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. To reset the AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY, press and hold the set/reset button. The display will show zero. Fuel Used Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL USED displays. This display shows the number of gallons (gal) or liters (L) of fuel used since the last reset of this menu item. To reset the fuel used information, press and hold the set/reset button while FUEL USED is displayed. Instantaneous Fuel Economy If the vehicle has this display, press the trip/fuel button until INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY displays. This display shows the current fuel economy at a particular moment and will change frequently as driving conditions change. This display shows the instantaneous fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). Unlike average fuel economy, this display cannot be reset. Blank Display This display shows no information. Instrument Panel 3-45 Vehicle Information Menu Items T (Vehicle Information): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Oil Life Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. This display shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on the display, that means 99% of the current oil life remains. The engine oil life system will alert you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. Elapsed Time Press the trip/fuel button until ELAPSED TIME displays. This display can be used as a timer. To start the timer, press the set/ reset button while ELAPSED TIME is displayed. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset, not including time the ignition is off. Time will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on, even if another display is being shown on the DIC. The timer will record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which the display will return to zero. To stop the timer, press the set/ reset button brieﬂy while ELAPSED TIME is displayed. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold the set/reset button while ELAPSED TIME is displayed. 3-46 Instrument Panel When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See “CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49. You should change the oil as soon as you can. See Engine Oil on page 5-14. 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 6-3 for more information. Units Press the vehicle information button until UNITS displays. This display allows you to select between English or Metric units of measurement. Once in this display, press the set/reset button to select between ENGLISH or METRIC units. All of the vehicle information will then be displayed in the unit of measurement selected. Tire Pressure If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC. The tire pressure will be shown in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays FRONT TIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. Press the vehicle information button again until the DIC displays REAR TIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. If a low or high tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you to check the pressure in a speciﬁc tire will appear in the display. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-49 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49 for more information. If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see your dealer/retailer for service. Relearn Remote Key This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. This procedure will erase all previously learned transmitters. Therefore, they must be relearned as additional transmitters. To match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle: 1. Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays. 2. Press the set/reset button until REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE is displayed. 3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the ﬁrst transmitter at the same time for about 15 seconds. A chime will sound indicating that the transmitter is matched and REMOTE KEY LEARNING COMPLETE will be shown on the display. 4. To match additional transmitters at this time, repeat Step 3. Each vehicle can have a maximum of eight transmitters matched to it. 5. To exit the programming mode, you must cycle the key to LOCK/OFF. Compass Zone Setting This display allows for setting the compass zone. See DIC Compass on page 3-47 for more information. Compass Recalibration This display allows for calibrating the compass. See DIC Compass on page 3-47 for more information. Coolant Temperature Press the vehicle info button until the coolant temperature is displayed. The temperature will be shown in °F or °C depending on the units selected. If the coolant temperature display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with the vehicle. If this happens often, see your dealer/retailer for service. Battery Voltage Press the vehicle info button until the battery voltage is displayed. If the battery voltage display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with the vehicle. If this happens often, see your dealer/retailer for service. Blank Display This display shows no information. Instrument Panel 3-47 DIC Compass Your vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Compass Zone The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. Your dealer/retailer will set the correct zone for your location. Under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance cross-country trip or moving to a new state or province, it will be necessary to compensate for compass variance by resetting the zone through the DIC if the zone is not set correctly. Compass variance is the difference between the earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If the compass is not set to the zone where you live, the compass may give false readings. The compass must be set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is traveling. 3-48 Instrument Panel To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure 1. Do not set the compass zone when the vehicle is moving. Only set it when the vehicle is in P (Park). Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO SET COMPASS ZONE: ## displays. 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC. 5. If calibration is necessary, calibrate the compass. See “Compass Calibration Procedure” following. Compass Calibration The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle in circles is not a danger. It is suggested to calibrate away from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers, or other industrial structures, if possible. If CAL should ever appear in the DIC display, the compass should be calibrated. 2. Find the vehicle’s current location and variance zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available. 3. Press and hold the set/reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone. If the DIC display does not show a heading, for example, N for North, or the heading does not change after making turns, there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic CB or cell phone antenna mount, a magnetic emergency light, magnetic note pad holder, or any other magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, move the magnetic item, then turn on the vehicle and calibrate the compass. To calibrate the compass, use the following procedure: Compass Calibration Procedure 1. Before calibrating the compass, make sure the compass is set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is located. See “Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure” earlier in this section. Do not operate any switches such as window, sunroof, climate controls, seats, etc. during the calibration procedure. 2. Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO CALIBRATE COMPASS displays. 3. Press the set/reset button to start the compass calibration. 4. The DIC will display CALIBRATING COMPASS: TURN IN CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in tight circles at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) to complete the calibration. The DIC will display COMPASS CALIBRATION COMPLETE for a few seconds when the calibration is complete. The DIC display will then return to the previous menu. Instrument Panel 3-49 DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. Some messages may not require immediate action, but you can press any of the DIC buttons, or the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display. Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because they are more urgent. These messages require action before they can be cleared. Take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. 3-50 Instrument Panel The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them. BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the charging system detects that the battery is being drained. You may notice that the vehicle attempts to reduce the drain for you by turning off accessories, such as interior fans, rear defogger, and heated seats. Turn off all accessories. If the vehicle is not running, start and run the engine for at least 10 minutes to allow the battery to recharge. If the engine is running and the condition persists, see your dealer/retailer immediately. CHANGE TRANSMISSION FLUID Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transmission ﬂuid may damage the vehicle, and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle’s warranty. Always use the automatic transmission ﬂuid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. This message displays when the life of the transmission ﬂuid has expired and it should be changed. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 for the proper ﬂuid and change intervals. CALIBRATING COMPASS: TURN IN CIRCLES This message displays when calibrating the compass. Drive the vehicle in circles at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) to complete the calibration. See DIC Compass on page 3-47. CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when service is required for the vehicle. See your dealer/retailer. See Engine Oil on page 5-14 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3 for more information. Acknowledging this message will not reset the OIL LIFE REMAINING display. That must be done at the OIL LIFE screen. See “OIL LIFE” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-42 and Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16 for more information. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle’s tires needs to be checked. This message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire needs to be checked. 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/reset button. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information label. See Tires on page 5-43, Loading the Vehicle on page 4-28, and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-49. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-42. If the tire pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning light comes on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-34. COMPASS CALIBRATION COMPLETE This message displays when the compass calibration is complete. See DIC Compass on page 3-47. CRUISE CONTROL SET TO XXX This message displays whenever the cruise control is set. See Cruise Control on page 3-9 for more information. DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays when the driver door is not closed properly. Close the door completely. ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning) OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot Instrument Panel 3-51 If you drive your vehicle engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the A/C operation automatically resumes. You can continue to drive your vehicle. ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE Notice: while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling speed. See Engine Overheating on page 5-25 for more information. This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. 3-52 Instrument Panel If you drive your vehicle ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE Notice: while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-25 for more information. This message displays along with a continuous chime when the engine has overheated. Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage. See Engine Overheating on page 5-25. 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 acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer/ retailer for service as soon as possible. FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when your vehicle is low on fuel. Reﬁll the fuel tank as soon as possible. See Fuel Gage on page 3-41 and Filling the Tank on page 5-8 for more information. HOOD OPEN If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message displays along with a chime when the hood is not closed properly. Make sure that the hood is closed completely. See Hood Release on page 5-11. This message displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. The message comes back on for two seconds if it has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message reappears when the engine is turned on. ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly. LIFTGATE OPEN This message displays when the liftgate is not closed completely. Close the liftgate completely. See Liftgate on page 2-9. OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE Notice: while the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC), stop the vehicle as soon as possible. If you drive your vehicle Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected. See Engine Oil on page 5-14 for more information. This message displays when the vehicle’s engine oil pressure is low. The oil pressure light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. See Oil Pressure Light on page 3-37. Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible when this message is displayed. PASSENGER DOOR OPEN This message displays when one or more of the passenger doors are not closed properly. Close the doors completely. Instrument Panel 3-53 REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays while matching a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to your vehicle. See “MATCHING TRANSMITTERS TO YOUR VEHICLE” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4 and DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-42 for more information. REMOTE KEY LEARNING COMPLETE This message displays while matching a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to your vehicle. See “MATCHING TRANSMITTERS TO YOUR VEHICLE” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4 and DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-42 for more information. 3-54 Instrument Panel REPLACE REMOTE KEY FOB BATTERY This message displays if a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter battery is low. The battery needs to be replaced in the transmitter. See “Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4. SERVICE A/C (Air Conditioning) SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem detected in the air conditioning system. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/ retailer. SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays when there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-29 for more information. SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message displays along with the brake system warning light if there is a problem with the brake system or when the brake ﬂuid level is low. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-31. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer/ retailer as soon as possible. SERVICE POWER STEERING If the vehicle has electric power steering, this message displays if a problem has been detected with the power steering. See Steering on page 4-9 for more information. SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there has been a problem detected with StabiliTrak®. A warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. See StabiliTrak® Indicator Light on page 3-33. See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-7 for more information. If this message turns on while you are driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off and then back on. If this message still stays on or turns back on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. Have the system inspected by your dealer/ retailer as soon as possible. SERVICE TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays if a part on the TPMS is not working properly. The tire pressure light also ﬂashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-34. Several conditions may cause this message to appear. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5-53 for more information. If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. See your dealer/retailer. SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is not functioning properly. A warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-33 and Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8 for more information. Have the TCS serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer/retailer for service. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message displays when a non-emissions related malfunction occurs. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. STABILITRAK NOT READY If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message may display and the StabiliTrak indicator light on the instrument panel cluster may be on after ﬁrst driving the vehicle and exceeding 20 mph (32 km/h) for 30 seconds. The StabiliTrak system is not functional until the light has turned off. See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-7 for more information. STABILITRAK OFF If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displays when you turn off the StabiliTrak, or when the stability control has been automatically disabled. To limit wheel spin and realize the full beneﬁts of the stability enhancement system, you should normally leave StabiliTrak on. However, you should turn StabiliTrak off if your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow and you want to rock your vehicle to attempt to free it, Instrument Panel 3-55 or if you are driving in extreme off-road conditions and require more wheel spin. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-27. To turn the StabiliTrak system on or off, see StabiliTrak® System on page 4-7. TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display along with the check engine light on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened properly. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-35. Reinstall the fuel cap fully. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8. 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 this light and message off. 3-56 Instrument Panel TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the TPMS is re-learning the tire positions on your vehicle. The tire positions must be re-learned after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-56, Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-51, and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-49 for more information. TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) turns off. See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-7 for more information.

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