2008 Chevrolet Colorado Owners Manual

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Exterior Cargo Lamps ....................................3-17 Interior Lamps ..............................................3-17 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-17 Dome Lamp .................................................3-17 Dome Lamp Override ....................................3-18 Exit Lighting .................................................3-18 Electric Power Management ...........................3-18 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-19 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-19 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......................3-20 Climate Controls ............................................3-20 Climate Control System .................................3-20 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-22 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-23 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-24 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-25 Trip Odometer ..............................................3-25 Tachometer .................................................3-25 Safety Belt Reminders ...................................3-26 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-27 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-28 Charging System Light ..................................3-30 Up-Shift Light ...............................................3-30 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-31 Antilock Brake System Warning Light ...............3-32 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...........................................3-32 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-33 Tire Pressure Light .......................................3-33 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-34 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-36 Security Light ...............................................3-37 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-37 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-37 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-37 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-38 DIC Operation and Displays ...........................3-38 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-42 Audio System(s) .............................................3-46 Setting the Time ...........................................3-47 Radio(s) ......................................................3-48 Using an MP3 ..............................................3-64 XM Radio Messages .....................................3-69 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..................................3-70 Radio Reception ...........................................3-70 Fixed Mast Antenna ......................................3-71 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............3-71 Chime Level Adjustment ................................3-71 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview Manual Transmission shown, Automatic Transmission similar 3-4 The main components of your vehicle’s instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-22. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. C. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-24. D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. E. Passenger Side Airbag. See Airbag System on page 1-60. F. Exterior Lamp Controls. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. Fog Lamps (If Equipped). See Fog Lamps on page 3-16. Exterior Cargo Lamps. See Exterior Cargo Lamps on page 3-17. G. Parking Brake Release. See Parking Brake on page 2-32. H. Horn. See Horn on page 3-6. I. Traction Control Button or Four-Wheel Drive Buttons. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-5 and Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-28. J. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-46. K. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-20. L. Climate Control System. See Climate Control System on page 3-20. M. Accessory Power Outlet. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-19. N. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-28. O. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-50. 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn the police and others that you have a problem. The front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on the instrument panel, between the two air vents in the center. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button again to turn the ﬂashers off. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, the turn signals will not work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Horn To sound the horn, press the horn symbol on the steering wheel pad. The hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position the key is in, and even if the key is not in the ignition. 3-6 Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. The tilt steering wheel can be raised to the highest level to allow more room for the driver to enter and exit the vehicle. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The tilt lever is located on the left side of the steering column, under the turn signal lever. To tilt, hold the steering wheel and pull the tilt lever toward you. Move the wheel to a comfortable level, then release the tilt lever to lock the wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:129) G Turn and Lane Change Signals. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. (cid:129) 53 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-9. (cid:129) N Windshield Wipers. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-9. (cid:129) L Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer (cid:129) J Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on on page 3-10. page 3-10. 3-7 (cid:129) Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will automatically return to the off position. To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash. Hold it there until the change is completed. The lever will return by itself when released. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows ﬂash more quickly than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not see your vehicle’s turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when signaling a turn, check for a burned-out bulb or a blown fuse. 3-8 For bulb replacement, see Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps on page 5-54. For a blown fuse or circuit breaker, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-116 Turn Signal On Chime If a turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each ﬂash of the turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL will also appear in the DIC. To turn the chime and message off, move the turn signal lever to the off position. See “TURN SIGNAL” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-42 for more information. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 53(Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer): To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel. To return to low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if the headlamps are in the automatic position. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then release it. If your headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam, your high-beam headlamps will turn on. They will stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you. The high-beam indicator on the instrument panel cluster will come on. Release the lever to return to normal operation. Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. The windshield wipers work in all ignition positions, except off. This includes the Retained Access Power mode. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-21. 8(Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to mist. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer. N(Delay): You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to the top of the lever, the shorter the delay. 6 (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the ﬁrst solid position past the delay settings. 1 (High Speed): For high-speed wiping, turn the band to the second solid position past the delay settings. 9(Off): To stop the wipers, move the band to off. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. 3-9 Windshield Washer Cruise Control {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. QL(Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction lever. To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed. The cruise control set button is located at the end of the multifunction lever. 9(Off): Move the lever to this position to turn the system off. R(On): Move the lever to this position to turn the system on. + (Resume/Accelerate): Move the lever to this position to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. rT(Set): Press this button to set the speed. 3-10 With cruise control, the vehicle can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set, or if the master cylinder brake ﬂuid level is low. If the brakes are applied, the cruise control will shut off. {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS) and it begins to limit wheel spin while the cruise control is on, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-5. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you can turn cruise control back on. 3-11 Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Move the cruise control lever to the on position. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press the set button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The cruise symbol on the instrument panel will be lit when the cruise control is engaged. 3-12 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set the cruise control to a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This turns off the cruise control. But it does not need to be reset. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch brieﬂy from on to resume/accelerate. The vehicle will go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the lever at resume/accelerate the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the lever or apply the brake. Do not hold the lever at resume/accelerate if you do not want the vehicle to go faster. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: (cid:129) Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the set button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed. If the accelerator pedal is held longer than 60 seconds, cruise control will turn off. (cid:129) Move the cruise lever from on to resume/accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to the speed desired, and then release the lever. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the lever brieﬂy to resume/accelerate. Ending Cruise Control To turn off the cruise control, do one of the following: (cid:129) Step lightly on the brake pedal. (cid:129) Move the cruise control lever to off. Lightly tap or press the clutch, if you have a manual transmission. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, the cruise control set speed memory is erased. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control (cid:129) Press and hold the set button until you reach the lower speed desired, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, brieﬂy press the set button. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down. Of course, applying the brake turns off the cruise control. Many drivers ﬁnd this to be too much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills. 3-13 (cid:129) (cid:129) Exterior Lamps The control on the driver’s side of the instrument panel operates the exterior lamps. O(Exterior Lamps): Turn the knob, located to the right of this symbol, to choose one of the four exterior lamp positions. O (Off): Turn the knob to this position to turn off all exterior lamps including the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). 3-14 AUTO: Turn the knob to this position to automatically turn on the headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following: (cid:129) Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps (cid:129) Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights See Automatic Headlamp System on page 3-16 for more information. ;(Parking Lamps): Turn the knob to this position to turn on the parking lamps, together with the following: (cid:129) Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 2(Headlamps): Turn the knob to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. Push the turn signal/multifunction lever toward the instrument panel to switch the headlamps from low to high beam. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Headlamps on Reminder If a door is open, a reminder chime will sound when the headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and your key is out of the ignition. To turn off the chime, turn the headlamp switch to off and then back on. In the automatic mode, the headlamps turn off once the ignition is in LOCK. If your vehicle was ﬁrst sold in Canada and the parking lamps are turned on manually, the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) will stay on. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The DRL system will come on when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on. The exterior lamps control is in AUTO. The transmission is not in PARK (P) if you have an automatic transmission. The light sensor determines it is daytime. Your vehicle will have either the parking lamps or reduced intensity low beams used as the DRL. When the DRL are on, only those lamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarkers, and other lamps will not be on. The instrument panel will not be lit up either. When it begins to get dark, the headlamps will automatically switch from DRL to the regular headlamps. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. 3-15 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, the automatic headlamp system will turn on after the transmission has been shifted from PARK (P) to DRIVE (D). The headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, roof marker lamps, and the instrument panel lights will turn on at normal brightness. The radio lights will become more dim when the headlights are off compared to when the headlights are on. Your vehicle has a light sensor located on the top of the instrument panel. Be sure it is not covered, or the system will be on whenever the ignition is on. The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather, or a tunnel. This is normal. There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp system so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. The DRL and automatic headlamp system will only be affected when the light sensor detects a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take about one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light 3-16 outside. During that delay, the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17. Fog Lamps If your vehicle has fog lamps, you can use them for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your parking lamps and/or low-beam headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to work. The fog lamp button is located near the exterior lamps control. Press the button to turn the fog lamps on while the headlamps or parking lamps are on. Press the button again to turn them off. An indicator light will glow in the button when the fog lamps are on. Remember, fog lamps alone will not give off as much light as your headlamps. Never use your fog lamps in the dark without turning on the headlamps. The fog lamps will go off whenever your high-beam headlamps come on. When the high beams go off, the fog lamps will come on again. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Exterior Cargo Lamps The cargo lamps can be used if more light is needed in the cargo area of the vehicle or in the top-box storage units. Press this button, located on the driver side of the instrument panel near the exterior lamp control, to turn the cargo lamps on and off. The dome lamps must be on for the cargo lamps to come on. See Dome Lamp on page 3-17. Interior Lamps The thumbwheel for the interior lamps is located next to the exterior lamps control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14 for additional information on location. Instrument Panel Brightness D(Instrument Panel Lights): Turn the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights and the radio display. The instrument panel lights, cluster, and radio display do not dim to complete darkness. The instrument panel light brightness control will only work if the headlamps or parking lamps are on. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. Dome Lamp The dome and footwell lamps come on when any door is opened. The dome lamps are located in the cargo and front area of the vehicle. The dome and footwell lamps can be turned on by turning the thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamps control, all the way up. In this position, the lamps remain on whether a door is opened or closed. 3-17 Dome Lamp Override E(Dome Lamp Override): You can use the dome override button, located below the exterior lamps control, to set the dome and footwell lamps to come on automatically when a door is opened, or to remain off. To turn the lamps off, press the button into the in position. With the button in this position, the dome lamps will remain off when the doors are open. To return the lamps to automatic operation, press the button again and return it to the out position. With the button in this position, the dome lamps will come on when you open a door. Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition. The lamps will not come on if the dome override button is pressed in. Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery’s temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge back in. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage, you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when several of the following loads are on: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. 3-18 Battery Run-Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome lamp if it is left on for more than 20 minutes when the ignition is in LOCK. This will help prevent your battery from running down. Accessory Power Outlet(s) The accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio. Your vehicle may have two accessory power outlets located on the lower part of the instrument panel below the climate control system and there may be one located on the rear of the center console. A small cap must be pulled down to access an accessory power outlet. When not using an outlet be sure to cover it with the protective cap. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer/retailer for additional information on accessory power outlets. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Improper use of the power outlet can cause Notice: damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. 3-19 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have a removable ashtray and cigarette lighter. The ashtray is located in the center console area. The ashtray can be removed for cleaning. When the ashtray is removed, this area can also be used as a cupholder. Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other ﬂammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray. To use the lighter, press it in all the way, and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not let the lighter back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating can occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. 3-20 Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle can be controlled with this system. Temperature Knob The left knob on the control panel is used to adjust the temperature of the air in the vehicle. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature. Fan Knob 9(Fan): The center knob on the control panel is used to control the fan speed. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. If the knob is set on “0” (zero), some outside air will still enter the vehicle and will be directed according to the position of the mode knob. Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel is used to direct the airﬂow inside the vehicle. Turn the knob to select one of the following modes: H(Vent): Select this mode to direct air to the instrument panel outlets. \(Bi-Level): Select this mode to direct approximately half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets and the defroster and side window outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the ﬂoor outlets. [(Floor): Select this mode to direct air to the ﬂoor outlets. Recirculation is disabled in this mode because interior window could fog under some conditions. If this occurs, see “Defogging and Defrosting” following. Mode Buttons @(Recirculation): Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the recirculation mode is activated. This mode recirculates air inside the cabin, and prevents outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to cool the air inside the vehicle more quickly. Recirculation is only available and should only be used in the bi-level and vent modes. Recirculation is not available while in heat, ﬂoor, ﬂoor/defog, or defrost modes. If your try to select recirculation while in one of those modes, the indicator light will not come on or ﬂash. #(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the air conditioning is activated. When the system is on, this setting cools and dehumidiﬁes the air entering the vehicle. The air conditioning will not function if the fan is turned off. You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while still maintaining the selected temperature. 3-21 The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip underneath the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from the windshield and side windows. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. Turn the mode knob on the climate control panel clockwise to select the defog or defrost modes. /(Floor/Defog): This mode directs the air to the windshield, the side window outlets, and to the ﬂoor outlets. When this mode is selected, the system runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is near freezing or below. Recirculation is not available in this mode. 3-22 0(Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield, and the side window outlets. When this mode is selected, the system runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is near, or below freezing. Recirculation is not available in this mode. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. Outlet Adjustment Use the thumbwheel on the outlets to change the direction of the air ﬂow. Lift up or push down on the thumbwheel located in the center of the outlet to direct the air up or down, or slide the thumbwheel to the left or right to direct the airﬂow from side-to-side. Operation Tips (cid:129) Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. (cid:129) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may 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 your vehicle more effectively. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. 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 your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on brieﬂy when you start the engine just to let you know they are working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly — and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They are a big help. Your vehicle has a DIC that works along with the warning lights and gages. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-38 for more information. 3-23 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have used, and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically. United States automatic transmission 2.9L version shown, Canada, manual transmission, 3.7L and 5.3L similar 3-24 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running by pressing the trip information stem. See “Odometer” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-38 for more information. If the cluster is replaced the new one will automatically detect and update the vehicle’s accumulated mileage. Trip Odometer Your vehicle has a trip odometer that can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. See “Trip Odometer” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-38 for more information. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by your warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area. If you operate the engine with the 3-25 Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-69 for more information. The passenger safety belt light, located on the instrument panel, will come on and stay on for several seconds and then ﬂash for several more. This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. This chime and light is repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. 3-26 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 tells you 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 1-60. This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. The light should go out and the system is ready. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The airbag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when you start the engine. 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 3-42 for more information. 3-27 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States Canada When you start the vehicle, 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’s frontal airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inﬂate). {CAUTION: If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat if the airbag is turned on. 3-28 {CAUTION: Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off. 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’s frontal airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-69 for more on this, including important safety information. 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 in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the airbag(s). See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-27 for more on this, including important safety information. 3-29 Charging System Light Up-Shift Light This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. Your vehicle may have an up-shift light. It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system. A charging system Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also appear. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-42 for more information. This light could indicate that you have problems with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. When this light comes on, you should shift to the next higher gear if weather, road, and traffic conditions allow you to. See Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-26 for more information. 3-30 Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. United States Canada This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to ON. If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-32 for more information. The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push, or the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-41. {CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. 3-31 Antilock Brake System Warning Light Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light will come on brieﬂy when you start the engine. If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this light may come on for the following reasons: That is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off, if the light comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light still stays on, or comes on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you do not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-31 For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-42 for all brake related DIC messages. 3-32 If you turn the system off by pressing the TC (traction control) button, the light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again and the warning light should go out. If there is a brake system problem that is speciﬁcally related to traction control, the TCS will turn off and the warning light will come on. If the TCS warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-5 for more information. (cid:129) (cid:129) Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Tire Pressure Light This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. This light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If the gage pointer is near the top of the gage, the engine is too hot. It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-30 for more information. This light will also come on when one or more of your tires are signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center (DIC), may accompany the light. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-42 for more information. Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do so. If underinﬂated, inﬂate to the proper pressure. See Tires on page 5-59 for more information. If a problem is detected with the Tire Pressure Monitor System, this light will ﬂash for approximately 60 seconds and then stay on solid for the remainder of the ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-69 for more information. 3-33 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 makes sure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, your 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 your warranty. If you keep driving your vehicle with 3-34 Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your 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, as a check to show it is working, when the ignition is turned ON/RUN but the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light also 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 your vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. (cid:129) (cid:129) If the Light is Flashing The following can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: (cid:129) Reduce vehicle speed. (cid:129) Avoid hard accelerations. (cid:129) Avoid steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. 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 ignition off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. If the Light Is On Steady You might be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. 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. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your 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. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You might notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration — these conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your dealer/retailer can check the vehicle. Your dealer/ retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. 3-35 (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 your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (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 you have recently replaced the battery 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 you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your dealer/retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 3-36 Oil Pressure Light {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. This light will come on brieﬂy when you start your engine. If it does not, have your vehicle serviced. When the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not ﬂowing through your engine properly. You could be low on oil and you might have some other system problem. Security Light Highbeam On Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle’s security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-15. This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever you set the cruise control. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 3-10 for more information. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8 for more information. Fuel Gage When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have remaining in the fuel tank. 3-37 Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these indicate a problem with your fuel gage: (cid:129) At the gas station, the gas 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 when you turn a corner or speed up. The gage does not go back to empty when you turn off the ignition. When the fuel in the fuel tank is low, you will see a LOW FUEL message on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-42 for more information. Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays information such as the trip odometer, personalization features, and warning messages. The DIC display is located on the instrument panel cluster. DIC Operation and Displays The Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on when the ignition is on. If a problem is detected, a warning message appears on the display. Pressing and releasing the trip odometer reset stem on the DIC acknowledges some current warnings or service messages. Some messages only clear after the required action has been taken. The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the trip odometer reset stem on the DIC. These modes are explained in the following section. The DIC trip odometer reset stem is located on the instrument panel cluster next to the DIC display. To scroll through the available functions, press and release the reset stem. 3-38 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Trip Information Odometer The odometer is automatically displayed on the DIC when you start the vehicle. The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles for the United States or kilometers for Canada. Trip Odometer Press and release the reset stem until TRIP appears on the DIC display. The trip odometer shows the current distance traveled since the last reset of the trip odometer in either miles for the United States or kilometers for Canada. To reset the trip odometer, press and hold the reset stem until the display returns to zero. Engine Oil Life System With the engine off, turn the key to ON/RUN and then press the reset stem until OIL LIFE RESET appears — alternating between OIL LIFE and RESET — on the DIC display. The CHANGE OIL message alerts you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. Always reset the OIL LIFE message after an oil change. To reset the message, see Engine Oil Life System on page 5-18. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Language This feature allows you to choose the language in which the DIC display shows information. To set your choice for this feature: 1. With the engine off, turn the key to ON/RUN, but do not start the engine. 2. Close all doors so the DOORS message does not display in the DIC. 3. Momentarily press and release the reset stem until the current language is displayed: English (default), Spanish, or French. 4. To select a different language, press and hold the reset stem until the next language appears. 5. Repeat Step 4 until the desired language is displayed. Once the desired language is shown on the DIC display, the language is set. 6. To exit the language selection, momentarily press and release the reset stem. All DIC messages will now display in the language selected. 3-39 Automatic Door Locks This feature allows you to program the door locks to a preferred setting. To set your choice for this feature: 1. With the engine off, turn the key to LOCK/OFF. Do not remove the key from the ignition. 2. Press and hold the power door lock button until the DIC display shows the current door lock mode. 3. To view the next available mode, press and hold the reset stem until the mode appears. Release the reset stem and press and hold again to view the next mode. 4. Once the desired mode is shown on the DIC display, brieﬂy press the reset stem to set your choice. The DIC display then clears. The following are the available modes: Lock 1 (default): On vehicles with an automatic transmission, this mode locks all of the doors when the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P) and unlocks all of the doors when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P). On vehicles with a manual transmission, this mode locks all of the doors when the vehicle speed is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h) and unlocks all of the doors when the key is removed from the ignition. Lock 2: On vehicles with an automatic transmission, this mode locks all of the doors when the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P) and unlocks the driver’s door when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P). On vehicles with a manual transmission, this mode locks all of the doors when the vehicle speed is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h) and unlocks the driver’s door when the key is removed from the ignition. Lock 3: On vehicles with an automatic transmission, this mode locks all of the doors when the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P). The doors will not automatically unlock. On vehicles with a manual transmission, this mode locks all of the doors when the vehicle speed is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h). The doors will not automatically unlock. 3-40 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Feedback This feature allows you to program the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) feedback to a preferred setting. To set your choice for this feature: 1. With the engine off, turn the key to LOCK/OFF. Do not remove the key from the ignition. 2. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the RKE transmitter at the same time. Hold both buttons until the DIC display shows the current RKE feedback mode. 3. To view the next available mode, press and hold the reset stem until the mode appears. Release the reset stem and press and hold again to view the next mode. 4. Once the desired mode is shown on the DIC display, brieﬂy press the reset stem to set your choice. The DIC display then clears. The following are the available modes: RFA 1 (default): This mode ﬂashes the parking lamps when you press the lock or unlock buttons on the RKE transmitter. RFA 2: This mode ﬂashes the parking lamps and sounds the horn when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter. This mode also ﬂashes the parking lamps when you press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter. RFA 3: This mode ﬂashes the parking lamps and sounds the horn when you press the lock or unlock buttons on the RKE transmitter. RFA 4: This mode disables RKE feedback. There will be no feedback when you press the lock or unlock buttons on the RKE transmitter. 3-41 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. The messages are displayed for several seconds each. Some messages may not require immediate action, but you should press and release the trip odometer reset stem to acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display. Each message must be acknowledged individually. Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because they are more urgent. These messages require action before they can be cleared. You should take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages only makes the messages disappear, not correct the problem. The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them. AC (Air Conditioning) OFF This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too high and the air conditioning in your vehicle needs to be turned off. See Engine Overheating on page 5-30 and Climate Control System on page 3-20 for more information. This message displays along with the ENG HOT message. ABS (Antilock Brake System) FAULT This message displays if there is a problem with the Antilock Brake System (ABS). Check the ABS as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/ retailer. See Brakes on page 5-39 and Antilock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-32 for more information. Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display. BRAKES This message displays if there is a problem with the brakes. Check the brakes as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. See Brakes on page 5-39 and Brake System Warning Light on page 3-31 for more information. Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display. 3-42 CHANGE OIL This message displays when the oil needs to be changed. Check the oil in your vehicle as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/ retailer. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display. DOORS This message displays when one or more of the doors is ajar. Check all the doors on your vehicle to make sure they are closed. The message clears from the display after all of the doors are closed. ENG (Engine) HOT This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is hot. Check the engine coolant temperature gage. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-33. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible if you suspect the engine is overheating. See Engine Overheating on page 5-30 for more information. FLUID This message displays if the brake ﬂuid is low. Check the brake ﬂuid as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. See Brakes on page 5-39 for more information. Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display. FUEL CAP This message displays if the vehicle’s fuel cap is either off or loose. Pull over as soon as possible and check to see if the fuel cap is secure. You may also see the check engine light on the instrument panel cluster. If the check engine light does come on when the fuel cap was loose, it may take a few driving trips before the light turns off. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-34 for more information if the light still remains on. Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display. LOW FUEL This message displays if the level of fuel in the vehicle is low. Also check the fuel gage. See Fuel Gage on page 3-37 for more information. Reﬁll the fuel tank as soon as possible. 3-43 LOW TIRE This message displays if a low tire pressure is detected in any of the vehicle’s tires. Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display. The message appears at each ignition cycle until the tires are inﬂated to the correct inﬂation pressure. See Tires on page 5-59 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-66 for more information on tires and the correct inﬂation pressures. LOW TRAC (Traction) If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays when a low traction condition is detected. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-5 for more information. Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display. OIL This message displays when the oil pressure is low. See Oil Pressure Light on page 3-36 and Engine Oil on page 5-15 for more information. PARK BRK (Brake) This message displays when the parking brake is set. See Parking Brake on page 2-32 and Brake System Warning Light on page 3-31 for more information. The message clears from the display after the parking brake is released or by pressing and releasing the reset stem. REDUCED POWER 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. Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display. 3-44 SERV (Service) 4WD (Four-Wheel Drive) This message displays when there is a problem with the transfer case control system. Check the transfer case on your vehicle and have it serviced by your dealer/retailer. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-28 for more information about the transfer case. Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display. SERV (Service) TPM (Tire Pressure Monitor) This message displays if a part on the Tire Pressure Monitor System (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 3-33. Several conditions may cause this message to appear. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5-70 for more information. If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. See your dealer/retailer. SERV (Service) VEH (Vehicle) This message displays if your vehicle needs service. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. SERVICE CHARG (Charge) SYS (System) This message displays if there is a problem with the battery charging system. Under certain conditions, the battery warning light may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster. See Charging System Light on page 3-30. The battery will not be charging at an optimal rate and the vehicle will lose the ability to enter the fuel economy mode. The vehicle is safe to drive, however have the electrical system checked by your dealer/retailer. Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display. TRAC (Traction) OFF If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned off by pressing the TCS button. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-5 for more information. 3-45 TRACTION FAULT If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this message may display if there is a problem with the TCS. Check the TCS as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-5 for more information. Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display. TURN SIGNAL This message displays when the turn signal is on for about 0.75 miles (1.2 km) of travel. Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display. Audio System(s) Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features. {CAUTION: This system provides you with far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed. Always keep your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive — avoid engaging in extended searching while driving. Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. Here are some ways in which you can help avoid distraction while driving. 3-46 While your vehicle is parked: Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. Familiarize yourself with its operation. (cid:129) Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them. Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer/retailer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. If sound equipment can be added, it is very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added. Notice: The chime signals related to safety belts, parking brake, and other functions of your vehicle operate through the radio/entertainment system. If that equipment is replaced or additional equipment is added to your vehicle, the chimes may not work. Make sure that replacement or additional equipment is compatible with your vehicle before installing it. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3. Setting the Time Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) Press and hold HR (hour) until the correct hour displays. Press and hold MIN (minute) until the correct minute displays. There is an initial two-second delay before the clock goes into time-set mode. Display the time with the ignition off, by pressing RCL (recall), HR, or MIN. Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) The radio could have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MN to represent minutes. Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour displays. Press and hold the minute button until the correct minute displays. The time can be set with the ignition on or off. To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and hold the hour and minute buttons at the same time until RDS TIME displays. To accept this time, press and hold the hour and minute buttons, at the same time, for another two seconds. If the time is not available from the station, NO UPDAT (update) displays. RDS time is broadcast once a minute. After tuning to an RDS broadcast station, it could take a few minutes for the time to update. 3-47 (cid:129) (cid:129) Radio(s) 3-48 AM-FM Radio Radio with CD (MP3/WMA) Radio with Six-Disc CD Player Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: (cid:129) Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming. (cid:129) Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies. (cid:129) Display messages from radio stations. (cid:129) Seek to stations with traffic announcements. This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and only works when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. While the radio is tuned to an RDS station, the station name or call letters display instead of the frequency. RDS stations can also provide the time of day, a program type (PTY) for current programming, and the name of the program being broadcast. 3-49 Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press to turn the system on and off. op VOL/VOLUME: Turn to increase or to decrease the volume. RCL (Recall) (AM-FM Radio): Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency, band, and the time. When the ignition is off, press to display the time. DISPL (Display) (Radio with CD): When the ignition is turned off, press to display the time. For RDS, press the DISPL knob to change what displays while using RDS. The display options are station name, RDS station frequency, PTY (program type), and the name of the program (if available). For XM™ (if equipped), press the DISPL knob while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel Number/ Channel Name. To change the default on the display, press the DISPL knob until you see the desired display, then press and hold this knob for two seconds. The radio produces one beep. The selected display is now the default. 3-50 INFO (Information) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service and RDS Features) (Radio with Six-Disc CD): When the ignition is off, press to display the time. Press the INFO button to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM™ station. A choice of additional information such as: Channel, Song, Artist, and PTY (program type) may appear. Continue pressing the information button to highlight the desired label, and the information about that label displays. When information is not available, No Info displays. To change the default on the display, press the INFO knob until you see the desired display, then press and hold the knob until a beep sounds. The selected display becomes the default. AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): Automatic volume automatically adjusts the audio system to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Depending on the radio and displays, press to select MIN, MED, MAX AUTO VOL, or LOW, MEDIUM, and HIGH. AVOL displays. Each higher setting allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then as you drive, automatic volume increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome noise at any speed. The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive. For the Radio with CD, NONE displays if the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed. To turn automatic volume off, press until OFF or AUTO VOL OFF displays. Finding a Station AM FM (AM-FM Radio): Press to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The selection displays. BAND: Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The selection displays. op TUNE: Turn to select radio stations. o SEEK p: Press the arrows to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there. To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for two seconds until a beep sounds. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press either arrow again to stop scanning. To scan preset stations, press and hold either arrow for more than four seconds until two beeps sound. The radio goes to the ﬁrst preset station stored on the pushbuttons, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next preset station. Press either arrow again to stop scanning presets. qr / © ¨ SEEK: Press the SEEK or SEEK/TYPE arrows to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there. qr / © ¨ SCAN: Press and hold either SCAN arrow or SCAN/TYPE arrows for more than two seconds. SCAN or SCN displays and the radio produces one beep. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press either SCAN arrow or SCAN/TYPE arrows again, or for the Radio with Six-Disc CD player, one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets. To scan preset stations, press and hold either SCAN arrow or SCAN/TYPE arrows for more than four seconds. PSCN or PSC displays and the radio produces one beep or depending on the radio, two beeps. The radio goes to a preset station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next preset station. Press either SCAN arrow or SCAN/ TYPE arrows again, or for the Radio with CD, one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets. The radio only scans stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. 3-51 Setting Preset Stations If your radio does not have XM™, up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons. If your radio has XM™, up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)) can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons. To program either radio: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). For the AM-FM Radio, press AM FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until the radio beeps once. When that numbered pushbutton is pressed again, the station that was stored, returns. 5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. 3-52 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUDIO: Push and release until BASS/TREB, or depending on the radio, BASS, MID, or TREB displays. Turn to increase or to decrease. The tone display shows the bass or the treble level. If a station is weak or has static, decrease the treble. For the AM-FM Radio, press and hold the w x arrows to increase or to decrease the tone. To adjust the bass/treble or bass/midrange/treble to the middle position, press and hold the AUDIO knob. The radio produces one beep and adjusts the display level to the middle position. For the AM-FM Radio, adjust bass or treble to the middle position, select BAS (bass) or TRE (treble). Then press and hold for more than two seconds until a beep sounds. B (balance) and a zero or T (treble) and a zero displays. To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control displays. ALL CENTERED displays and a beep sounds. For the AM-FM Radio, adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position, ﬁrst exit out of audio mode by pressing another button, causing the radio to perform that function or wait ﬁve seconds for the display to return to time of day. Then press and hold for more than two seconds until a beep sounds. CEN (center) displays. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press to select customized equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical. To adjust the balance or the fade to the middle position, push the AUDIO knob to select BAL or FADE/FAD, then push it again and hold it until one beep sounds. To return to the manual mode, press the AUTO EQ button until CUSTOM displays. Then manually adjust the bass/treble, or bass/midrange/treble by using the AUDIO knob. Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release until BAL (balance) displays. Turn to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. For the AM-FM Radio, press and hold the w x arrows to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until FADE or depending on the radio, FAD displays. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers. For the AM-FM Radio, press and hold the w x arrows to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. For the AM-FM Radio, adjust balance or fade to the middle position by selecting BAL or FAD. Press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until a beep sounds. B (balance) and a zero or F (fade) and a zero displays. To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed. ALL CENTERED displays and a beep sounds. For the AM-FM Radio, adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position by exiting out of audio mode. To do this, press any button for the radio to perform that function or wait ﬁve seconds for the display to return to time of day. Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until a beep sounds. CEN (center) displays. Fade might not be available if the vehicle is a regular cab model. 3-53 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Press the P-TYPE or depending on the radio, TYPE knob to activate program type select mode. P-TYPE or TYPE and a PTY displays. 2. Turn the P-TYPE or TYPE knob again, to select a PTY. 3. Once the desired PTY displays, press the SEEK TYPE button or the SEEK/TYPE arrows to select and to take you to the PTY’s ﬁrst station. 4. For the Radio with CD, go to another station within that PTY by pressing the SEEK TYPE button twice to display the PTY and then go to another station. SCAN: For the Radio with Six-Disc CD player, scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: 1. Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode. P-TYPE and the last selected PTY displays. 2. Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY. 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press and hold either the SEEK or TYPE arrows for two seconds, and the radio begins scanning the stations in the PTY. 4. Press either the SEEK or TYPE arrows to stop scanning. To cancel the seek, press the SEEK/TYPE button or any of the SEEK or TYPE arrows. This also exits the program type seek mode and returns to the last tuned station. For the Radio with CD, if both PTY and TRAF (traffic) are on, the radio searches for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements. If the radio cannot ﬁnd the desired program type, NONE displays and the radio returns to the last tuned station. BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency lets the radio switch to a stronger station with the same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, press and hold BAND for two seconds. AF ON displays. The radio could switch to stations with a stronger frequency. To turn alternate frequency off, press and hold BAND again for two seconds. AF OFF displays. The radio does not switch to other stations. This function does not apply for XM™ Satellite Radio Service. 3-54 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) For the Radio with Six-Disc CD player, the six pushbuttons have factory PTY presets. Up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed on the numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2. 2. Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode. P-TYPE and the last selected PTY displays. 3. Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until a beep sounds. When that numbered pushbutton is pressed, the PTY that was set, returns. 5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. RDS Messages ALERT!: For the Radio with CD, the Alert feature warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! displays. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is low or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play stops during the announcement. Alert announcements cannot be turned off. ALERT! is not affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all RDS stations. INFO (Information): If the current station has a message, the information symbol or INFO displays. Press this button to see the message. The message can display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message displays every three seconds. To scroll through the message, press and release the INFO button. A new group of words display after every press of this button. 3-55 Once the complete message has displayed, the information symbol or INFO disappears from the display until another new message is received. The last message can be displayed by pressing the INFO button. The last message stays on the display until a new message is received or the radio is tuned to a different station. When a message is not available from a station, NO INFO displays. TRAF (Traffic): For the Radio with CD, if TRAF displays, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. When a traffic announcement is broadcast on this station you will hear it. If the station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press the TRAF button and the radio seeks to a station that does. When a station that broadcasts traffic announcements is found, the radio stops seeking and TRAF displays. If no station is found that broadcasts traffic announcements, NO TRAF displays. If TRAF displays, press the TRAF button to turn off the traffic announcements. The radio plays the traffic announcement if the volume is low. The radio interrupts the play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. This function does not apply to XM™ Satellite Radio Service. 3-56 Radio Messages CAL ERR or CAL (Calibration Error): The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL or CAL ERR displays it means that the radio has not been conﬁgured properly for your vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer/retailer for service. LOC or LOCKED: This message displays when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. Take your vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM™ Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. During your trial or when you subscribe, you will get unlimited access to XM™ Radio Online for when you are not in your vehicle. A service fee is required to receive the XM™ service. For more information, contact XM™ at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. Radio Messages for XM™ Only See XM Radio Messages on page 3-69 later in this section for further detail. Playing a CD (Radio with Single CD Player) Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in, and READING displays. The CD should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off, ﬁrst press the Z (eject) button or the DISPL knob. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD starts to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. When the CD is inserted, the CD symbol displays. As each new track starts to play, the track number displays. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. Care of Your CDs If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled. Handle them carefully. Store CD-R(s) in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD does not play properly or not at all. Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. If the surface of a CD is soiled, take a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge. 3-57 Care of Your CD Player Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen. The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD player mechanism. Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs, the CD player could be damaged. While using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris. If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in this section. 1 FLD x (Previous): This button is inactive when playing a CD. 2 FLD w (Next): This button is inactive when playing a CD. 3 REV (Fast Reverse): Press and hold to reverse quickly within a track. Press and hold for less than two seconds to reverse at 10 times the normal playing speed. Press and hold for more than two seconds to reverse at 20 times the normal playing speed. Release to play the passage. ET (elapsed time) and the elapsed time of the track displays. 4 FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance quickly within a track. Press and hold for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed. Press and hold for more than two seconds to advance at 17 times the normal playing speed. Release to play the passage. ET and the elapsed time of the track displays. 6 RDM (Random): Press to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ON displays. RDM and the track number displays when each track starts to play. Press again to turn off random play. RDM OFF displays. q SEEK r: Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current or the previous track. Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track. Pressing either arrow for more than two seconds scans the next tracks, playing the ﬁrst eight seconds of each track until all of the tracks have been previewed. Press either arrow again to stop scanning and to play the track.

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