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Steering Wheel Adjustment

Steering Wheel Controls

Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. b / g (Push to Talk): For vehicles with Bluetooth or OnStar, press to interact with those systems. See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑37 or Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑26 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑28 or OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.

To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up,

down, forward, and backward.

3. Pull the lever up to lock the

steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

$ / i (Mute/End Call): Press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to silence the vehicle speakers while using the infotainment system. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. _ SRC ^ (Source): Press to select an audio source. Use to scroll up or down to select the next or previous favorite radio station or CD/MP3 track. + x − (Volume): Press + or − to increase or decrease the volume.

Horn Press a on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn.

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

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The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering column. Move the lever to one of the following positions: HI: Use for fast wipes. LO: Use for slow wipes.

Hatchback Shown, Sedan Similar INT: (Intermittent Wipes): Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. 8 (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. n L (Windshield Washer): Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. The wipers will continue until the lever is released or the maximum wash time is reached. When the windshield wiper lever is released, additional wipes may occur depending on how

long the windshield washer had been activated. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑20 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

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In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10‑26. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.

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Rear Window Wiper/ Washer For vehicles with the rear wiper/ washer, the controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever.

ON: Press the upper portion of the button for continuous rear window wipes. OFF: The rear wiper turns off when the button is returned to the middle position. INT (Intermittent Rear Wipes): Press the lower portion of the button to set a delay between wipes.

m = REAR (Rear Washer): Push the windshield wiper lever forward to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The lever returns to its starting position when released. The windshield washer reservoir is used for the windshield and the rear window. Check the fluid level in the reservoir if either washer is not working. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑20.

Compass The vehicle may have a compass display in the Driver Information Center (DIC). The compass receives its heading and other information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak, and vehicle speed information. Avoid covering the GPS antenna, located on the roof, for long periods of time with objects that may interfere with the antenna's ability to receive a satellite signal. The compass system is designed to operate for a certain number of

miles or degrees of turn before needing a signal from the GPS satellites. When the compass display shows CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance in an open area where it can receive a GPS signal. The compass system will automatically determine when the GPS signal is restored and provide a heading again.

Clock The infotainment system controls are used to access the time and date settings through the menu system. See Operation on page 7‑8
for information about how to use the menu system. Radio Without Touchscreen To set the time and date: 1. Press H. 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Select Set Time or Set Date. 4. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to

adjust the highlighted value.

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5. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to

4. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to

select the next value.

6. To save the time or date and return to the Time and Date Settings menu, press the / BACK button at any time or press the MENU/TUNE knob after adjusting the minutes or year.

To set the 12/24 hour format: 1. Press H. 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Highlight Set Time Format. 4. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to

select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format.

To set the month and day format: 1. Press H. 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Highlight Set Date Format.

select MM/DD/YYYY (month/ day/year), or DD/MM/YYYY (day/month/year), or YYYY/MM/ DD (year/month/day).

Radio With Touchscreen The infotainment system controls are used to access the time and date settings through the menu system. See Operation on page 7‑8
for information about how to use the menu system. Setting the 12/24 Hour Format 1. Press D , and then press

settings.

2. Press time and date settings. 3. Select 12/24 HR Format. 4. Press 4. Setting the Month and Day Format 1. Press D , and then press

settings.

2. Press time and date settings.

3. Press S or T to set the date display to DD/MM/YYYY (day/ month/year), MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year), or YYYY/MM/ DD (year/month/day) display format.

4. Press 4. Setting the Time and Date 1. Press D, and then press

settings.

2. Press time and date settings,

and then set time and date. 3. Press y or z to adjust the

value.

4. Press 4. Automatic Clock Sync 1. Press D, and then press

settings.

2. Press time and date settings,

and then automatic clock sync.

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3. Select On to display the real time or Off to display the time set by the user.

4. Press 4.

Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. The vehicle has an accessory power outlet located in front of the cupholders on the center floor console. Remove the cover to access and replace when not in use. { WARNING

Power is always supplied to the outlets. Do not leave electrical equipment plugged in when the vehicle is not in use because the vehicle could catch fire and cause injury or death.

Notice: Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery. Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating. Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses. If a problem is experienced, see your dealer. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9‑38. Notice: Hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. The power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only, such as cell phone charge cords.

Cigarette Lighter For vehicles with a cigarette lighter, it is located in the center floor console. The ignition must be turned to ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. To activate the cigarette lighter, push it into the heating element and let go. When the lighter is ready it will pop back out. 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.

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Ashtrays The vehicle may have a removable ashtray. The removable ashtray can be placed in the front cupholders. To open the removable ashtray, lift the lid of the ashtray. After using, close the lid. Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable items are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle. Never put flammable items in the ashtray.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges 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 gauges could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working.

Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Often gauges 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 gauges 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.

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Instrument Cluster

United States Manual Transmission Shown, Canada Similar

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Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).

Odometer

The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles.

Trip Odometer

The trip odometer measures the distance the vehicle has been driven since the function was last reset. Press the reset stem in the lower right of the tachometer to toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer. To reset the trip odometer to zero, press and hold the reset stem while the trip odometer is being displayed. Be careful not to reset the engine oil life monitor accidentally.

Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).

Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. When the tank nears empty, the low fuel warning light will come on. There is still a little fuel left, but the vehicle's fuel tank should be filled soon. See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 5‑19 for more information. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates on which side of the vehicle the fuel door is located.

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Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the gas

pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge 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 indicator moves a little when turning a corner or speeding up. The gauge goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off.

Safety Belt Reminders

Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster.

When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle may continue several times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the driver safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a passenger safety belt reminder light near the passenger airbag status indicator. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑24.

When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind passengers to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle continues several times if the passenger remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the passenger safety belt is buckled, 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.

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Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), passenger sensing system, the pretensioners (if equipped), the airbag modules, the wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 3‑17.

The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately.

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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.

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑24 for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator.

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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. If you use remote start, if equipped, to start the vehicle, you may not see the system check. Then, after several seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag.

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If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag are allowed to inflate. If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service.

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

Charging System Light

This light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned on, and the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. It should go out when the engine is started. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your

dealer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner, to help reduce the drain on the battery.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors the operation of the vehicle to ensure emissions are at acceptable levels, helping to maintain a clean environment. The malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the vehicle is placed in ON/RUN, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Ignition Positions on page 9‑14 for more information.

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smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/ Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modifications on page 10‑3. This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and

could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: . Reduce vehicle speed. . Avoid hard accelerations. . Avoid steep uphill grades. If the light continues to flash, find a safe place to stop and park the vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required.

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running, this indicates that the OBD II system has detected a problem and diagnosis and service might be required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system also assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as

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The following may correct an emission control system malfunction: . Check that the fuel cap is fully

installed. See Filling the Tank on page 9‑36. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off.

. Check that good quality fuel is used. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and may cause stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up.

If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Recommended Fuel on page 9‑33. If none of the above have made the light turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle. The dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Depending on where you live, your vehicle may be required to participate in an emission control system inspection and maintenance program. For the inspection, the emission system test equipment will likely connect to the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC).

The DLC is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. See your dealer if assistance is needed. The vehicle may not pass inspection if:

The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN while the engine is off. See your dealer for assistance in verifying proper operation of the malfunction indicator lamp. The OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can

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happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness, your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection.

Service Vehicle Soon Light

For vehicles with this light, it comes on if a condition exists that may require the vehicle to be taken in for service.

If the light comes on, take the vehicle to your dealer for service as soon as possible.

Brake System Warning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away.

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the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service.

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This light should come on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when the parking brake is set. The light will stay on if the parking brake does not fully release. If it

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stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it means there is a brake problem. If the light comes on while driving, carefully pull off the road and stop. The pedal may be harder to push or may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑77.

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

This light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF or if the light comes on, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the

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

Up-Shift Light

For manual transmission vehicles, there is an up-shift light that comes on in the lower DIC area. It shows when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. See Manual Transmission on page 9‑24.

Power Steering Warning Light

This light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN as a check to show it is working. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If this light stays on, or comes on while driving, the system may not be working. If this happens, see your dealer for service.

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Traction Off Light

This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then turns off. The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak button. This light and the StabiliTrak OFF light come on when StabiliTrak is turned off. If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not limited. Adjust driving accordingly.

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See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑28 and StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑29.

See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑28 and StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑29.

StabiliTrak® OFF Light

Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light

This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light comes on when the StabiliTrak system is turned off. If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction Control System (TCS) is also off. If the TCS is off, the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak systems and the warning light turns off.

The StabiliTrak or Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS, and potentially the StabiliTrak system have been disabled.

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If the indicator/warning light is on and flashing, the TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system is actively working. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑29 and Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑28.

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

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

Notice: The engine coolant temperature warning light indicates that the vehicle has overheated. Driving with this light on can damage the engine and it may not be covered by the vehicle warranty. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑19. The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the engine has overheated. If this happens, pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑19.

Tire Pressure Light

For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS.

When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑47.

When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑49.

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Engine Oil Pressure Light

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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. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil.

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If the vehicle has low engine oil pressure, this light will stay on after the engine is started, or come on while driving. This indicates that the engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it fixed immediately by your dealer. The oil pressure light could also come on in other situations: . When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show it is working. The light will go out when the ignition is turned on. If it does not come on with the ignition on, there may be a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it fixed right away. If the vehicle comes to a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal.

Low Fuel Warning Light

This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned on as a check to indicate it is working. If it does not come on, have it fixed. This light comes on when the vehicle is low on fuel. The low fuel warning light comes on when there are approximately 6.0 L (1.7 gal) of fuel remaining in the tank. To turn the light off, add fuel to the fuel tank. See Filling the Tank on page 9‑36.

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Immobilizer Light

Reduced Engine Power Light

The immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the immobilizer system. See Immobilizer Operation on page 2‑11.

The reduced engine power light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light, along with the malfunction indicator lamp, displays when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle's performance occurs. Stop the vehicle and turn off the ignition. Wait 10 seconds and restart the vehicle. This might correct the condition.

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

High-Beam On Light

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

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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light

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

Lamps On Reminder

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

Front Fog Lamp Light

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

Cruise Control Light

For vehicles with cruise control, the cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready, and turns green when the cruise control is set and active. The light turns off when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 9‑31.

Door Ajar Light

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

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

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Information Displays

DIC Buttons

Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. See Vehicle Messages on page 5‑25. All messages appear in the DIC display in the instrument cluster. DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons on the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering wheel. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and warning messages if a system problem is detected.

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

2. w x (Thumbwheel): Use to

scroll through the items in each menu.

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

DIC Menu Items Press MENU to view the DIC menus. Some items display in the upper display area, some in the lower display area, and others use both the upper and lower display areas. Use w x to scroll through the menu items. Not all items are available on every vehicle. The following is a list of all possible menu items: . Average Speed

Timer

. Average Fuel Economy

Fuel Range

. Units

Language Tire Learn

. Remaining Oil Life

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Timer

Average Fuel Economy

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Metric

English

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

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

Metric

English

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

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

Fuel Range

Metric Shown, English Similar

This displays the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle's fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.

Units This menu is not available while the vehicle is moving. Press SET/CLR while the unit display is active and move w x to change units when UNIT SET is displayed. Press SET/ CLR to confirm the setting. You will have to select 1, 2, or 3 for the unit display. 1 is Imperial units, 2 is US units, and 3 is metric units. This will change the displays on the cluster and DIC to the type of measurements you select.

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

Tire Learn This menu is not available while the vehicle is moving. This display allows for matching of the TPMS sensors. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑48 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑49.

Remaining Oil Life This menu is not available while the vehicle is moving. This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If 99 : % is displayed, that means 99% of the current oil life remains. When the remaining oil life is low, the Code 82 message will appear on the display. The oil should be changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑2.

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Remember, the oil life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, press the SET/CLR button while the oil life display is active. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑11.

24: License Plate Lamp Failure 25: Left Front Turn Indicator Failure 26: Left Rear Turn Indicator Failure 27: Right Front Turn Indicator Failure 28: Right Rear Turn Indicator Failure 52: Change Timing Belt 82: Change Engine Oil Soon 84: Engine Power Is Reduced 89: Service Vehicle Soon

Vehicle Messages DIC messages display when the status of the vehicle has changed and action may be needed to correct the condition. Multiple messages appear one after another. Press any of the DIC buttons on the turn signal lever to acknowledge and clear them from the display. More urgent messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display. All messages should be taken seriously. Clearing messages will not correct the problem. Vehicle messages appear as code numbers. 15: Center High Mounted Brake Lamp Failure 16: Service Brake Lamps 21: Left Front Position Lamp Failure 22: Right Front Position Lamp Failure 23: Reversing Lamp Failure

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Vehicle Personalization

Personalization Menu (Radio Without Touchscreen) The audio system controls are used to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. CONFIG (Configuration): Press to access the Configuration Settings menu. MENU/TUNE: Turn to scroll through the menus. Press to enter the menus and select the menu items. / BACK: Press to exit or move backward in a menu.

Entering the Personalization Menus 1. Press CONFIG to access the Configuration Settings menu.

2. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to

highlight Vehicle Settings.

3. Press MENU/TUNE to select the

Vehicle Settings menu.

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

Language Lighting

. Power Door Locks . Remote Lock, Unlock, Start . Return to Factory Settings Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to highlight the menu. Press MENU/ TUNE to select it. Each of the menus is detailed in the following information. Comfort and Convenience Select the Comfort and Convenience menu and the following will be displayed: . Chime Volume . Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear

Chime Volume This allows selection of the chime volume level. Press MENU/TUNE when Chime Volume is highlighted. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select Normal or High. Press MENU/TUNE to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear When on and the vehicle on, this feature will turn the rear wipers on when the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) when the front wipers are on. Press MENU/TUNE when Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear is highlighted. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select On or Off. Press MENU/TUNE to confirm and go back to the last menu. Language Select the Language menu and the following will be displayed: . English

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French . Spanish Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select the language. Press MENU/ TUNE to confirm and go back to the last menu. Exterior Lighting Select the Lighting menu and the following will be displayed: . Exterior Vehicle Locator Lights . Exit Lighting

Exterior Vehicle Locator Lights This allows selection of whether the exterior lamps will turn on when unlocking the vehicle. Press MENU/TUNE when Exterior Vehicle Locator Lights is highlighted. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select On or Off. Press MENU/TUNE to confirm and go back to the last menu.

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Exit Lighting Press MENU/TUNE when Exit Lighting is highlighted. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, or 2 Minutes. Press MENU/TUNE to confirm and go back to the last menu. Power Door Locks Select Power Door Locks and the following will be displayed: . Auto Door Unlock . Unlock Door Anti Lock Out . Delayed Door Lock

Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park) or the key is removed. Press MENU/TUNE when Auto Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select All Doors, Driver Door, or Off. Press MENU/TUNE to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Unlock Door Anti Lock Out When on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open. If off is selected, the Unlock Door Anti Lock Out menu will be available and the door will lock as programmed through this menu. Press MENU/TUNE when Unlock Door Anti Lock Out is highlighted. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select On or Off. Press MENU/ TUNE to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Delayed Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed. Three chimes will signal that delayed locking is in use. Pressing either Q or K on the RKE transmitter twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all of the doors.

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Press MENU/TUNE when Delayed Door Lock is highlighted. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select On or Off. Press MENU/TUNE to confirm and go back to the last menu. Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Select Remote Lock, Unlock, Start and the following will be displayed: . Remote Unlock Feedback . Remote Lock Feedback . Remote Door Unlock

Remote Unlock Feedback When on, the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Press MENU/TUNE when Remote Unlock Feedback is highlighted. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select On or Off. Press MENU/ TUNE to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Press MENU/TUNE when Remote Lock Feedback is highlighted. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select Lights and Horn, Lights Only, Horn Only, or Off. Press MENU/TUNE to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Remote Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing K on the RKE transmitter. Press MENU/TUNE when Remote Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select All Doors or Driver Door Only. When set to Driver Door Only, the driver door will unlock the first time K is pressed and all doors will unlock when K is pressed a second time. When set to All Doors, all of the

doors will unlock at the first press of K. Press MENU/TUNE to confirm and go back to the last menu. Return to Factory Settings Select Return to Factory Settings to return all of the vehicle personalization to the default settings. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select Yes or No. Press MENU/TUNE to confirm and go back to the last menu. Personalization Menu (Radio With Touchscreen) Settings can be made with the ignition ON and the vehicle not moving. The following are all possible personalization features. Depending on the vehicle, some may not be available. D (Home): Press to access the Home Page Menu. Q or R : Press to scroll through the menus or setup items.

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4 : Press to exit, or return to the previous screen or menu. To access the menu: 1. Press D. 2. Press Settings. The following list of menu items may be available:

Time & Date Settings

. Radio Settings . Connection Settings . Vehicle Settings

Language Text Scroll Touch Beep Sound . Max Startup Volume . System Version . DivX® VOD Press the menu item to select it. Each of the menus is detailed in the following information.

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Settings menus and functions may vary depending on vehicle option. Time & Date Settings Select to change the settings: . Set Time Format: Select 12h

or 24h.

. Set Date Format: Press S or T

to select the date display.

. Set Time & Date: Select, then

press y or z to adjust the value.

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

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

Auto Volume This feature adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume level is consistent. Press S or T to select Off, Low, Medium, or High. Press 4.

Radio Tune Bar Select to display the radio station tune bar. Select On or Off. Press 4.

Radio Text Select to display the radio broadcast information. Select On or Off. Press 4.

XM Categories Select to set the selection of XM categories. Press 4.

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Radio Factory Settings Select to restore the radio to the factory settings. Press 4. Connection Settings Select and the following may be displayed: . Bluetooth Settings . Change Ringtone . Ringtone Volume

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

device

. Change or set a Personal

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

. Check the device information

Change Ringtone Select to set different ringtones. Press 4.

Ringtone Volume Select to set the ringtone volume. Press S or T. Press 4. Vehicle Settings Select and the following may be displayed: . Comfort and Convenience

Lighting

. Power Door Locks

Lock, Unlock Settings

. Vehicle Factory Settings Comfort and Convenience Select the and the following may be displayed: . Chime Volume . Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear

Chime Volume Select to set the chime volume level. Select Normal or High. Press 4.

Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear Select to set this feature on or off. When on, and the front wipers are on, the rear window wiper will turn on automatically when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). Select On or Off. Press 4. Lighting Select and the following may be displayed: . Exit Lighting . Vehicle Locator Lights

Exit Lighting Select to set how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle and it is dark outside. Press S or T to select Off, 30 Sec, 60 Sec, or 120 Sec. Press 4.

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Vehicle Locator Lights This allows selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle and it is dark outside. Select On or Off. Press 4. Power Door Locks Select and the following may be displayed: . Auto Door Unlock . Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out . Delayed Door Lock

Auto Door Unlock Select to set which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Press S or T to select All Doors, Driver Door, or Off. Press 4.

Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out When on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open. If Off is selected, the

Delayed Door Lock menu will be available and the door will lock as programmed through this menu. Select On or Off. Press 4.

Delayed Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed. Three chimes will signal that delayed locking is in use. Pressing either Q or K on the RKE transmitter twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all of the doors. Select On or Off. Press 4. Lock, Unlock Settings Select and the following may be displayed: . Remote Unlock Light Feedback . Remote Lock Light & Horn

Feedback

. Remote Door Unlock

Remote Unlock Light Feedback When on, the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Select Flash Lights or Lights Off. Press 4.

Remote Lock Light & Horn Feedback Select to set what type of feedback is given when pressing Q on the RKE transmitter. Press S or T to select Lights Only, Lights & Horn, Horn Only, or Off. Press 4.

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

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second time. When set to All Doors, all of the doors will unlock at the first press of K. Press 4. Vehicle Factory Settings Select to return all of the vehicle personalization to the default settings. Select Yes or No. Press 4. Language Select and the following may be displayed: . English French . Spanish Select the language desired. Press 4. Text Scroll When on, if there is long text displayed on the audio screen, the text is scrolled. When off, the text is scrolled once and displayed in truncated form.

Select On or Off. Press 4. Touch Beep Volume When on, a beep will be heard when pressing the screen. When off, the beep is canceled. Select On or Off. Press 4. Max Startup Volume This allows the startup volume of the infotainment system to be set. Press S or T to select the desired volume between 9-21. Press 4. System Version Press to view the version of the infotainment system. Press 4. DivX VOD Press DivX VOD. . DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays

DivX video. See divx.com for more information and software tools on how to convert files into DivX videos.

. DIVX VIDEO-ON DEMAND: This

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

Press 4.

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Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1
Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Automatic Headlamp

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-3
Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Lighting Features

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

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Exterior Lamp Controls

Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

. Sidemarker Lamps ; (Parking Lamps): Turns the parking lamps on together with the following:

Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

. Sidemarker Lamps 5 (Headlamps): Turns the headlamps on together with the lamps listed below. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. . Parking Lamps

Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

. Sidemarker Lamps

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

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# (Front Fog Lamps): For vehicles with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off. See Fog Lamps on page 6‑4. When the lights are on, ; will be lit. See Lamps On Reminder on page 5‑21.

Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer

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

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

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

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

This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the DRL are on. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered. The DRL system makes the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: The ignition is in the ON/ RUN mode. The exterior lamp control is in AUTO. The engine is running.

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taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel, and other lamps will not be on. The headlamps automatically change from DRL to the regular headlamps depending on the darkness of the surroundings. The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps go off and the DRL come on. To turn the DRL lamps off or on again, turn the exterior lamp control to O and then release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the DRL lamps cannot be turned off.

Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp control is in the automatic position, the headlamps come on automatically. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.

The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered, or the headlamps will be on when they are not needed. The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps come on. The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed. When the wipers are

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Hazard Warning Flashers

| (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press and momentarily hold this button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press and momentarily hold again to turn the flashers off.

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Turn and Lane-Change Signals

Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the