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(cid:129) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively.

Rear Climate Control System Your vehicle may have a rear climate control system that lets the driver adjust the fan speed for the rear seating area. This system works with the main climate control system.

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This lever used to adjust the fan speed for the rear seat passengers is located below the main climate control system. A (Fan): Slide the lever to 1, 2, or 3 to increase or decrease airflow to the rear seating area. Slide the fan knob to 0 to turn the fan off.

AUX (Auxiliary): Slide the lever to AUX to let the rear passengers adjust the temperature and airflow to the rear seating area. Your vehicle may also have a rear climate control system that lets the rear passengers adjust the temperature and fan speed for the rear seating area.

When the front climate control is in AUX and the rear climate control fan or temperature button is pressed, the display will show the same airflow modes as the front climate control system. See Dual Climate Control System on page 3-27.

The front control must be in the AUX position to enable adjustment of the temperature and fan speed on the rear control system. If it is not in AUX, pressing the fan or temperature button on the rear climate control will show a DISABLED message on the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system display. qg (Decrease Setting): Press this button to decrease the fan or temperature setting while arrows are displayed. rl (Increase Setting): Press this button to increase the fan or temperature setting while arrows are displayed.

9 (Fan) b (Temperature): Press this button once to enable adjustment of the fan speed. The current fan speed setting and arrows are highlighted on the display screen. Press either the left or the right arrow button to increase or decrease fan speed. The on screen display disappears after a few seconds.

Press this button twice to enable temperature adjustment. After pressing this button, the current temperature settings are highlighted and appear in the on screen display. The arrows indicate that to increase or decrease temperature, press either the left or right arrow button. The on screen display disappears after a few seconds.

Press this button a third time to turn off the on screen display. QR: Press the up and down arrows to toggle between the fan and temperature settings.

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The access panel for the passenger compartment air filter is located in the back of the glove box. To replace the filter, do the following:

1. Pull the tab located on the outer access panel up

and out.

Rear Air Outlets The outlet behind the driver side rear seat is for the cold air return. Be sure to keep it free from obstructions. Also, keep the area around the base of the center instrument panel console, between and under the front seats, free of objects that could also obstruct airflow to the rear seating area. For more information on how to use the main climate control system, see Dual Climate Control System on page 3-27. For information on ventilation, see Outlet Adjustment on page 3-30.

Passenger Compartment Air Filter Passenger compartment air, both outside and recirculated air, is routed through a passenger compartment filter. The filter removes most particles from the air, including dust particles. Reductions in airflow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the filter needs to be replaced early. For how often to change the air filter, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4.

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2. Then push the tab, located on the left of the inner

access panel, to the right.

3. The first air filter will pull straight out. To remove

the second, reach in and slide it toward the opening. Pull the second filter out.

4. Replace the filters by reversing Step 3. Make sure the filters are inserted so that the sealing foam is angled in the same direction on both filters. For the type of filter to use, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13.

5. Close the inner access door, while squeezing the

tab. Be sure it is tightly closed.

6. Snap the outer access panel into the back of the

glove box.

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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’re 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’s 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’re a big help.

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Instrument Panel Cluster Your 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, how much fuel you are using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages.

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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.

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.

Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. The new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer.

Trip Odometer The trip odometer can display how far you have driven since you last reset it. For more information see DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-50.

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

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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 1-85 for more information. The passenger safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will flash for several more.

This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion.

If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on.

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 1-77.

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.

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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.

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator.

{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 3-58
for more information.

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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. If you use remote start to start your vehicle from a distance, if equipped, you may not see the 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 and seat-mounted side impact airbags (if equipped). 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 and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) are enabled (may inflate).

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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 and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped). 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.

Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) 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 a rear seat, even if the airbag is or airbags are off.

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 right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped). See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-85 for more on this, including important safety information.

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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 3-37 for more on this, including important safety information.

Charging System 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.

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 3-58
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.

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Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t 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.

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 Antilock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-42 and Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-27.

{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.

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This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.

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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.

Your vehicle is equipped with a traction control system warning light.

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 3-41
For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58 for all brake related DIC messages.

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The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons:

If you turn the system off by pressing the traction control button. To turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6
for more information. If there’s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on. If your brakes begin to overheat, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down. If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on.

(cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

Tire Pressure Light

Your vehicle has a tire pressure light.

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This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the red gage lamp turns on, your 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 5-24.

This light comes on briefly when the engine is started and provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When the Light is Solid This indicates that 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 3-58 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 5-48 for more information.

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When the Light Flashes First and Then is Solid This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light will flash for about a minute and then stay on solid for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence will repeat with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-57 for more information. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It 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.

If you keep driving your vehicle with this

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: 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. 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.

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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.

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.

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(cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 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.

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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.

Oil Pressure Light

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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.

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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.

The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 3-10 for more information. Highbeam On Light

Security Light

For information regarding this light and the vehicle’s security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-27.

Cruise Control Light

This light comes on whenever you set the cruise control.

This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use.

See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8
for more information.

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Fuel Gage

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When the indicator nears empty, you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on.

Here are four things some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the 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 reads. For example, the gage read half full, but it took more (or less) than half of the tank’s capacity to fill it. The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking or speeding up. The gage may not indicate empty when the ignition is turned off.

Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. To turn it off, add fuel to the fuel tank.

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(cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). All messages appear in the DIC display located in the instrument panel cluster, below the tachometer. The DIC buttons are located on the center of the instrument panel, below the center outlets. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay, the DIC displays WELCOME DRIVER (1 or 2) if a personalized key 1 or 2 is used, and then the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. The driver number also corresponds to the numbers, 1 or 2, on the back of the remote keyless entry transmitters. The DIC displays the odometer, trip odometers, fuel economy, trip computer, vehicle system information, and compass display, if equipped. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. In addition, the DIC displays phone numbers that are called using the OnStar® system, if equipped. See OnStar® System on page 2-47.

On some vehicles, the outside air temperature automatically appears in the bottom right corner of the DIC display when viewing all of the information screens, except for the oil life screens. If the outside air temperature is at or below 37°F (3°C), the temperature reading will toggle between displaying the outside temperature and the word ICE for two minutes. If there is a problem with the system that controls the temperature display, the letters OC (open circuit) or SC (short circuit) will appear on the display. If this occurs, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. The DIC also allows some features to be customized or personalized, if equipped. See DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-76
for more information.

DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the center of the instrument panel. The buttons are the information, set/reset, and menu buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following pages.

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DIC Buttons

Information Button Items

Q4R (Information): Press this button to display the odometer, trip distance, time elapsed, average speed, fuel economy, battery voltage, oil life, tire pressure readings, and to turn off the DIC. r (Set/Reset): Press this button to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC.

q (Menu): Press this button to display the units, language, personalization, if equipped, compass zone and compass calibration, if equipped. See DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-76 and DIC Compass (Uplevel Only) on page 3-56 for more information.

Q4R (Information): Press this button to scroll through the following items: Odometer Press the information button until the odometer displays. This mode shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles or kilometers. Trip A and Trip B Press the information button until A or B displays. This mode shows the current distance traveled in either miles or kilometers since the last reset for each trip odometer. Both trip odometers can be used at the same time. The display will show the odometer on the top line and the trip odometer information, either A or B, on the bottom line. Each trip odometer can be reset to zero separately by pressing the set/reset button while the desired trip odometer is displayed.

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There is also a retroactive trip odometer function that performs the following for each trip odometer:

If the vehicle’s speed has exceeded 3 mph (5 km/h) during the current ignition cycle, this function will set the trip odometer to the distance driven during the current ignition cycle. If the vehicle’s speed has not exceeded 3 mph (5 km/h), this function will set the trip odometer to the distance driven during the previous ignition cycle plus the distance driven during the current ignition cycle.

Press and hold the set/reset button for three seconds, then release the button. The retroactive trip odometer value will be set into the currently displayed trip odometer. Time Elapsed Press the information button until TIME ELAPSED :00
displays. This mode is like a stopwatch, in that you can clock the time it takes to get from one point to another. Each of the fields for the hours, minutes, and seconds are two numeric digits.

Once TIME ELAPSED :00 is displayed, press the set/reset button to start the timing feature. Press the set/reset button again to stop it. If you will be starting and stopping your vehicle, during a trip for instance, the TIME ELAPSED feature will automatically start timing where it left off when you last stopped. To reset it, press and hold the set/reset button for about 1.5 seconds. The display will return to zero. Average Speed Press the information button until AVERAGE SPEED displays. This mode shows the average speed of the vehicle in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speed recorded since the last reset of this value. To reset the value, press the information button to display AVERAGE SPEED, then press and hold the set/reset button. The display will return to zero.

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(cid:129) (cid:129) Fuel Range Press the information button until FUEL RANGE displays. This mode shows the approximate number of remaining miles or kilometers the vehicle can be driven without refueling. Fuel range is based on several factors, including distance travelled, fuel used, fuel capacity, etc. This estimate will change if driving conditions change. For example, if driving in traffic and making frequent stops, this mode may read one number, but if the vehicle is driven on a freeway, the number may change even though the same amount of fuel is in the fuel tank. This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies. Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving. Fuel range cannot be reset. If your vehicle is low on fuel, FUEL RANGE LOW will display followed by the LOW FUEL message. See “LOW FUEL” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58 for more information.

Average Fuel Economy Press the information button until AVG ECONOMY displays. This mode shows the approximate average miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). This number is calculated based on the number of mpg (L/100 km) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. To reset AVG ECONOMY, press and hold the set/reset button. The display will return to zero. Battery Press the information button until BATTERY displays. This mode shows the current battery voltage. Your vehicle’s charging system regulates voltage based on the state of the battery. The battery voltage may fluctuate when viewing this information on the DIC. This is normal. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, a DIC message will display. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58 and Electric Power Management on page 3-20 for more information.

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Tire Pressure Press the information button until FRONT TIRE PRESSURE displays. This mode shows the pressure for the front tires. To view the pressure for the rear tires, press the information button again until REAR TIRE PRESSURE displays. The tire pressure will be shown in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). If a low tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you to check the pressure in a specific tire will appear in the display. The tire pressure light will also flash and then remain on during the same ignition cycle. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-54 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58 for more information. If the tire pressure display shows dashes or blanks instead of a value, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see your dealer for service.

Oil Life Press the information button until OIL LIFE displays. This mode shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. If you see OIL LIFE 99% on the display, that means 99% of the current oil life remains. The engine oil life system will alert you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. You should change the oil as soon as possible. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4
for more information. Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE 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, see Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. The display will show 100% when the system is reset.

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Menu Button Items

q (Menu): Press this button to scroll through the following items: Units Press the menu button until UNITS displays. This mode allows you to select between English or Metric units of measurement. Once in this mode, press the set/reset button to select between ENGLISH or METRIC. Language Press the menu button until the language screen displays. This mode allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear. Once in this mode, press the set/reset button to select among the following choices: (cid:129) English

Francais (French) (cid:129) Espanol (Spanish)

Personalization (Uplevel Only) Press the menu button until PERSONAL PROGRAM displays. Your vehicle may have personalization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two drivers. Your vehicle may also have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for up to two drivers. See DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-76 for additional information on personal programming. Compass Zone (Uplevel Only) To change the compass zone through the DIC, see DIC Compass (Uplevel Only) on page 3-56. Compass Calibration (Uplevel Only) The compass can be manually calibrated. To calibrate the compass through the DIC, see DIC Compass (Uplevel Only) on page 3-56.

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(cid:129) DIC Compass (Uplevel Only) Your vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Compass Zone The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. Your dealer/retailer will set the correct zone for your location. Under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance cross-country trip or moving to a new state or province, it will be necessary to compensate for compass variance by resetting the zone through the DIC if the zone is not set correctly. Compass variance is the difference between the earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If the compass is not set to the zone where you live, the compass may give false readings. The compass must be set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is traveling. To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure 1. Do not set the compass zone when the vehicle is

moving. Only set it when the vehicle is in PARK (P). Press the menu button until COMPASS ZONE displays.

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2. Find the vehicle’s current location and variance

zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available.

3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through and

select the appropriate variance zone. The direction the vehicle is moving will be shown in the top right corner of the DIC display.

4. If calibration is necessary, calibrate the compass. See “Compass Calibration Procedure” following.

Compass Calibration The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle in circles is not a danger. It is suggested to calibrate away from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers, or other industrial structures, if possible. If CAL should ever appear in the DIC display, the compass should be calibrated. If the DIC display does not show a heading, for example, N for North, or the heading does not change after making turns, there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic CB or cell phone antenna mount, a magnetic emergency light, magnetic note pad holder, or any other magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, move the magnetic item, then turn on the vehicle and calibrate the compass.

To calibrate the compass, use the following procedure: Compass Calibration Procedure 1. Before calibrating the compass, make sure the

compass zone is set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is located. See “Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure” earlier in this section. Do not operate any switches such as window, sunroof, climate controls, seats, etc. during the calibration procedure.

2. Press the menu button until COMPASS

CALIBRATION displays.

3. Press the set/reset button to start the compass

calibration.

4. The DIC will display CALIBRATION BEGUN DRIVE

UNTIL DONE. Drive the vehicle in tight circles at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) to complete the calibration. The DIC will display CALIBRATION FINISHED for a few seconds when the calibration is complete.

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DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. Some messages may not require immediate action, but you can press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge that you received the message and clear it from the DIC display. Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because they are more urgent. These messages require action before they can be cleared. If there are any active warning messages when the vehicle is turned off, two chimes sound and the DIC goes into a reminder mode. The reminder mode displays any active message. If there are multiple messages, the DIC displays each message for five seconds. After each active message is displayed once, the reminder mode turns off. You should take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them.

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A/C OFF FOR ENGINE PROTECTION This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-43. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioning compressor turns back on. You can continue to drive your vehicle. This message comes on while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this warning message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your dealer/ retailer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine.

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable level. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice. At the point that the features are disabled, this message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge. The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. You can monitor the battery voltage by pressing the information button until BATTERY displays. CHANGE OIL SOON This message displays when service is required for the vehicle. See your dealer/retailer. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4
for more information. The CHANGE OIL SOON message is reset by acknowledging the message. The OIL LIFE screen under the gages menu on the DIC must also be reset. See “Oil Life” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-50 and Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. This message displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen.

This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on. CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE This message displays when there is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems. Driving with this problem could drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Have the electrical system checked by your dealer/retailer immediately. This message displays and a chime sounds while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on.

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CHECK GAS CAP This message displays if the fuel cap is not on, or is not fully tightened. Check the fuel cap to ensure that it is on properly. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8 for more information. This message displays and a chime sounds while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE This message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle’s tires needs to be checked. This message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire needs to be

checked. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the set/reset button. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information label. See Tires on page 5-48, Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-21, and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-54. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-50. If the tire pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning light comes on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-43. This message displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on.

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DELAYED LOCKING This message displays to inform the driver that even though a door lock switch or the lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter has been pressed, that actual locking of the doors is being delayed because the delayed locking feature has been activated in the DIC. See “DELAYED LOCKING” under DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-76 for more information. This message appears and a chime sounds when the ignition is off. This message cannot be acknowledged. DRIVER’S DOOR AJAR This message displays when the driver door is not closed properly. Make sure that the door is closed completely. This message displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN. A chime sounds when the ignition is shifted out of PARK (P). Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen.

This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on. DRIVER’S REAR DOOR AJAR This message displays when the driver side rear door is not closed properly. Make sure that the door is closed completely. This message displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN. A chime sounds when the ignition is shifted out of PARK (P). Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on.

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ENGINE COOLANT HOT Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling speed. See Engine Overheating on page 5-24 for more information. This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. The engine coolant temperature warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-43 for more information. To avoid added strain on the engine, turn off the air conditioner if it is on. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioner can be turned back on. This message displays only when the ignition is in ON/RUN. A chime sounds continuously when this message is displayed. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen.

This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on. HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED This message displays when the amount of available light outside of the vehicle is low, or the windshield wipers have been on for about 30 seconds, and the exterior lamps control is off or in the park lamps position. This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14 for more information. This message displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on.

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HOOD AJAR If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message displays when the hood is not closed properly. Make sure that the hood is closed completely. See Hood Release on page 5-11. This message displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on. KEY FOB BATTERY LOW This message displays when the battery in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced. To replace the battery, see “Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5.

This message displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on. KEY IN IGNITION This message displays and a chime sounds continuously when the driver’s door is open and the key is in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. This message cannot be acknowledged. This message disappears and the chiming stops when the key is removed from the ignition.

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LEFT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT This message displays when the left front turn signal bulb needs to be replaced. See Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps on page 5-42. This message displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on. LEFT REAR TURN LAMP OUT This message displays when the left rear turn signal bulb needs to be replaced. See Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps on page 5-44. This message displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen.

This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on. LIFT GATE AJAR This message displays when the liftgate is not closed completely. Make sure that the liftgate is closed completely. See Liftgate on page 2-22. This message displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN. A chime sounds when the ignition is shifted out of PARK (P). Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on.

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LOW BRAKE FLUID This message displays when the brake fluid level is low. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. See Brakes on page 5-33 for proper fluid level. The brake system warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster when this message appears on the DIC. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-41. This message displays and a chime sounds only while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on. LOW FUEL This message displays when your vehicle is low on fuel. Refill the fuel tank as soon as possible. See Fuel Gage on page 3-49 and Filling the Tank on page 5-8 for more information.

If the LOW OIL PRESSURE warning

The message displays and a chime sounds while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on. LOW OIL PRESSURE Notice: message appears on the DIC display, stop the vehicle immediately. Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected. Severe engine damage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 for more information. This message displays when the vehicle’s engine oil pressure is low. The oil pressure light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. See Oil Pressure Light on page 3-47. Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible when this message is displayed. This message displays only when the ignition is in ON/RUN. A chime sounds continuously when this message is displayed.

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This message cannot be acknowledged and cleared from the screen. This message re-displays for a few seconds if the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on. PARKING BRAKE ON This message displays to alert the driver when the vehicle’s parking brake is on, the ignition is in ON/RUN, and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). Release the parking brake before driving. See Parking Brake on page 2-38 for more information. The brake system warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster when this message appears on the DIC. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-41. A chime sounds continuously while this message is displayed if driving above 5 mph (8 km/h). Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on.

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PARK LAMPS ON This message displays to alert the driver when the headlamps or parking lamps are on while the ignition is off and the driver’s door is opened. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14 for more information. A chime sounds continuously while this message is displayed. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. PASSENGER’S DOOR AJAR This message displays when the front passenger door is not closed properly. Make sure that the door is closed completely. This message displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN. A chime sounds when the ignition is shifted out of PARK (P). Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on.

PASSENGER’S REAR DOOR AJAR This message displays when the passenger side rear door is not closed properly. Make sure that the door is closed completely. This message displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN. A chime sounds when the ignition is shifted out of PARK (P). Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on. PASSENGER SEATBELT IS NOT FASTENED This message reminds you to buckle the passenger’s safety belt. This message displays and a chime sounds when the ignition is on, the driver’s safety belt is buckled, the passenger’s safety belt is unbuckled with the passenger airbag enabled, and the vehicle is in motion. You should have the passenger buckle their safety belt.

The reminder will be repeated if the ignition is on, the vehicle is in motion, the driver is unbuckled and the passenger is still unbuckled and the passenger airbag is enabled. If the passenger’s safety belt is already buckled, this message and chime will not come on. REDUCED ENGINE POWER This message displays when the vehicle’s engine power is reduced. This happens when driving conditions, such as climbing a steep hill, make the transmission overwork in a gear that may cause damage to the vehicle’s engine or transmission. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate. This message displays and a chime sounds only when the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on.

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REDUCED POWER STOP WHEN SAFE This message displays when your vehicle is in an overheated engine operating mode. This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency. In this mode, you will notice a significant loss in power and engine performance. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-25 for more information. Anytime this message is on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. This message displays and a chime sounds only when the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on.

REMOTE START DISABLED If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message displays if a remote start attempt is unsuccessful. This may be caused if any of the following conditions are true when a remote start attempt is made:

The remote start system is disabled through the DIC. The key is in the ignition. The hood or the doors are not closed. There is an emission control system malfunction. The engine coolant temperature is too high. The oil pressure is low. The hazard warning flashers are turned on. The maximum number of remote starts or remote start attempts between ignition cycles has been reached. The content theft-deterrent alarm is on while attempting to remote start the vehicle.

See “REMOTE START” under DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-76 and “Remote Vehicle Start” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5 for more information.

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(cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) REMOTE START ON If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message displays when a remote start is initiated. See “Remote Vehicle Start” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5 for more information. RIGHT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT This message displays when the right front turn signal bulb needs to be replaced. See Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps on page 5-42. This message displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on.

RIGHT REAR TURN LAMP OUT This message displays when the right rear turn signal bulb needs to be replaced. See Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps on page 5-44. This message displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on.

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SERVICE ABS SYSTEM This message displays when the vehicle’s Antilock Brake System (ABS) is not functioning properly. Have the ABS serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. The ABS warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster when this message appears on the DIC. See Antilock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-42. This message only displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on.

SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays along with the airbag readiness light if there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your dealer/retailer inspect the system for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-37 and Airbag System on page 1-77 for more information. This message only displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on.

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SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message displays when a problem with the brake system has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. The brake system warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster when this message appears on the DIC. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-41. This message only displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on.

SERVICE PARK LAMPS This message displays when there is a problem with the park lamps. Check to see if the park lamp fuse is blown and replace the fuse if necessary. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-100 and Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-100 for more information. If changing the fuse does not correct the problem, see your dealer/retailer. This message only displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on.

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SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message displays if there has been a problem detected with StabiliTrak®. See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-7. If this message turns on while you are driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off and then back on. If this message still stays on or turns back on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. Have the StabiliTrak® System inspected by your dealer/ retailer as soon as possible. This message displays only while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on.

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM 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 3-43. Several conditions may cause this message to appear. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5-58 for more information. If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. See your dealer/retailer. This message displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on.

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SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays when the system is not functioning properly. A warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-42. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6 for more information. Have the TCS serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. This message displays only while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message displays when a non-emissions related malfunction occurs. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible.

This message displays only while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on. STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message displays when StabiliTrak® is actively assisting you with directional control of the vehicle. Slippery road conditions may exist when this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-7. This message displays only while the ignition is in ON/RUN. This message stays on until road conditions change and StabiliTrak® is not active. This message cannot be acknowledged and cleared from the screen.

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TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVE If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays when the system is on. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6 for more information. This message only displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN and will not disappear until driving conditions change and the TCS is no longer active. This message cannot be acknowledged or cleared from the screen. TRACTION CONTROL OFF If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays when the TCS turns off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6 for more information. This message only displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN and disappears after two seconds.

STABILITY CONTROL OFF If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message displays any time the system turns off. When this message has been displayed, StabiliTrak® is no longer available to assist you with directional control of the vehicle. Adjust your driving accordingly. See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-7. This message displays only while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Any of the following conditions may cause the StabiliTrak® system to turn off:

The battery is low. There is a StabiliTrak® system failure. See your dealer/retailer for service. STARTING DISABLED This message displays if the starting of the engine is disabled due to the electronic throttle control system or vehicle theft-deterrent system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. This message only appears while the ignition is in ON/RUN and will not disappear until the problem is resolved. This message cannot be acknowledged.

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(cid:129) (cid:129) Any of the following conditions may cause the TCS to turn off:

The TCS is turned off by pressing the traction control button located on the center of the instrument panel. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6. The battery is low. There is a TCS failure. See your dealer/retailer for service.

TRANSMISSION FLUID HOT This message displays when the transmission fluid in your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until it cools down. If the warning message continues to display, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. This message displays and a chime sounds only while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen.

This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on. TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays as a reminder to turn off the turn signal if you drive your vehicle for more than about 0.75 mile (1.2 km) with a turn signal on. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. This message displays and a chime sounds only when the ignition is in ON/RUN. This message clears from the DIC if the turn signal is manually turned off, a turn is completed, or the message is acknowledged.

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(cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) The personalization features include the following: (cid:129) Radio station presets (cid:129) Auto door unlock preferences (cid:129) Remote keyless entry unlock preferences All of the customization and personalization options may not be available on your vehicle. Only the options available will be displayed on your DIC. The default settings for the customization and personalization features were set when your vehicle left the factory, but may have been changed from their default setting since then. The customization preferences are automatically recalled. The driver’s personalization preferences are recalled by using the key programmed for driver 1 or 2. The driver number also corresponds to the numbers, 1 or 2, on the back of the RKE transmitters. To change customization and personalization preferences, use the following procedure.

DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for two different drivers. The customization features include the following: (cid:129) Exterior lighting delay Interior lighting delay

(cid:129) Delayed locking (cid:129) Content theft (cid:129) Remote keyless entry feedback (cid:129) Remote start (cid:129) Rear park chime Your vehicle may also have personalization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two drivers. The first personalized key corresponds to driver 1 and the second personalized key corresponds to driver 2. The driver number also corresponds to the numbers, 1 or 2, on the back of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters.

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(cid:129) Entering the Personal Program Menu 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in

PARK (P). To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off.

2. Press the menu button until PERSONAL

PROGRAM displays. If the vehicle is not in PARK (P), PERSONAL PROGRAM ONLY IN PARK will display. If the vehicle is not able to enter the personal program menu, PERSONAL PROGRAM NOT AVAILABLE will display.

3. Press the set/reset button to begin. 4. The DIC will then display an instruction screen.

Press the menu button to display the modes that are available to program. Press the set/reset button to change the setting of each mode.

Customization Menu Items The following are customization features that allow you to program settings to the vehicle: FACTORY DEFAULTS This feature allows you to set all of the customization and personalization features back to their factory default settings. Press the menu button until FACTORY DEFAULTS appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following choices:

NO (default): The customization and personalization features will not be set to their factory default settings.

YES: The customization and personalization features will be set to their factory default settings.

If YES is selected, the keys will need to be personalized again to be recognized as key 1 or 2. See “PERSONALIZE KEY” later in this section for more information. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the menu button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

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ALL KEYS RESET This screen will only display if YES was selected on the FACTORY DEFAULTS screen. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following choices:

CANCEL (default): The features will not be set to their factory default settings and the DIC will return to the FACTORY DEFAULTS screen.

OK: The features will be set to their factory default settings, the DIC will exit the personal program menu, and PERSONAL OPTIONS SAVED will display. EXT (Exterior) LIGHT DELAY This feature allows you to set the amount of time the exterior lamps remain on after the key is removed from the ignition or the vehicle is unlocked using the RKE transmitter. Press the menu button until EXT LIGHT DELAY appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following choices:

OFF: The exterior lamps will not turn on.

15 seconds: The exterior lamps will stay on for 15 seconds.

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30 seconds (default): The exterior lamps will stay on for 30 seconds.

60 seconds: The exterior lamps will stay on for 60 seconds.

90 seconds: The exterior lamps will stay on for 90 seconds. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the menu button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. INT (Interior) LIGHTS KEYS REMOVED This feature enables the interior lamps in the vehicle to turn on for about 25 seconds after the key is removed from the ignition. Press the menu button until INT LIGHTS KEYS REMOVED appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following choices:

OFF: Removing the key from the ignition will not cause the interior lamps to turn on.

ON (default): Removing the key from the ignition will cause the interior lamps to be turned on for about 25 seconds. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the menu button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

DELAYED LOCKING This feature allows the locking of the vehicle to be delayed until all of the doors have been closed for about five seconds. When the delayed locking feature is enabled, it may be activated when the key is out of the ignition by doing one of the following: (cid:129) Pressing the driver’s door power lock switch one

time while the driver’s door is open.

(cid:129) Pressing the passenger’s door power lock switch

one time while the passenger’s door is open.

(cid:129) Pressing the lock button on the RKE transmitter

one time while any door is open.

Two chimes will sound to signal that delayed locking is active. The doors may be locked immediately by repeating one of the above actions more than one time.

If a door remains open, without any other door being opened or closed, the vehicle will lock after about 45 seconds. If a key is in the ignition, this feature will not lock the doors. See Delayed Locking on page 2-12 for more information. Press the menu button until DELAYED LOCKING appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following choices:

OFF: There will be no delayed locking of the vehicle’s doors.

ON (default): The locking of the vehicle’s doors will be delayed by five seconds while a door is open after a power door lock switch is pressed, or the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed while a door is open. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the menu button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

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CONTENT THEFT If your vehicle has the content theft-deterrent system, once this feature is turned on, the system will activate if someone tries to enter the vehicle without using the RKE transmitter or the correct key. It will also activate when an incorrect key is used in the ignition. Press the menu button until CONTENT THEFT appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following choices:

OFF: The content theft-deterrent system will be turned off.

ON (default): The content theft-deterrent system will be turned on.

When ON is selected, the content theft-deterrent system will be armed when the vehicle is locked by pressing the lock button on the RKE transmitter or by pressing the power door lock switch. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-27 and Power Door Locks on page 2-11 for more information. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the menu button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

FOB LOCK FEEDBACK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Press the menu button until FOB LOCK FEEDBACK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following choices:

OFF: There will be no feedback when locking the vehicle.

LIGHTS: The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter.

LIGHTS and HORN (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter, and the horn will sound when the lock button is pressed again within five seconds of the previous command. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the menu button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

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REMOTE START If your vehicle has remote start, this feature allows the remote start to be turned OFF or ON. The remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-8 for more information. Press the menu button until REMOTE START appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following choices:

REAR PARK CHIME If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, this feature allows the URPA system’s chime to be turned OFF or ON. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 2-44 for more information. Press the option button until REAR PARK CHIME appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following choices:

OFF: The remote start feature will be disabled.

OFF: The URPA system’s chime will be disabled.

ON (default): The remote start feature will be enabled. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the menu button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

ON (default): The URPA system’s chime will be enabled.

To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the menu button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

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Personalization Menu Items The following are personalization features that allow you to program setting for up to two drivers: PERSONALIZE KEY If you are using a key that has already been personalized to be recognized as key 1 or 2, this screen will not display. This feature allows you to personalize a key to be recognized as key 1 or 2. A personalized key allows you to program personalization features to a preferred setting to correspond to key 1 or 2. Press the menu button until PERSONALIZE KEY appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following choices:

NO (default): The key will not be personalized.

YES: The key will be personalized. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the menu button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

REPLACE KEY This screen displays only if YES was selected for the PERSONALIZE KEY feature, keys 1 and 2 have already been personalized, and the current key being used is not key 1 or 2. This feature allows you to program a key to be recognized as key 1 or 2 in the event that the previously programmed key needs to be replaced.

1: The key will be programmed to be recognized as key 1.

2: The key will be programmed to be recognized as key 2.

CANCEL (default): The key will not be programmed. RADIO STATIONS PERSONALIZED This screen displays only if YES was selected for the PERSONALIZE KEY feature. This feature allows you to set the radio station presets to be recognized for the key, 1 or 2, that is being used. Once this message displays, set the radio station presets. If the presets are not set at this time, the presets will not be recognized for key 1 or 2, however, the vehicle radio station presets will be maintained.

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AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows automatic door unlocking to be turned off, used for the driver’s door only, or for all of the doors. Press the menu button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following choices:

OFF: None of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P) or the key is taken out of the ignition.

DRIVER: Only the driver’s door will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P) or the key is taken out of the ignition.

ALL (default): All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P) or the key is taken out of the ignition. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the menu button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

AUTO UNLOCK ON This feature displays only if DRIVER or ALL was selected for the AUTO DOOR UNLOCK feature. This feature allows the selection of when the vehicle’s doors will unlock. Press the menu button until AUTO UNLOCK ON appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following choices:

KEY-OUT: The door(s) will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition.

PARK (default): The door(s) will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P). To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the menu button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

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FOB UNLOCK ON 1ST PRESS This feature allows the selection of which doors will unlock on the first press of the unlock button on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5 for more information. Press the menu button until FOB UNLOCK ON 1ST PRESS appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following choices:

DRIVER (default): The driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the unlock button on the RKE transmitter.

ALL: All of the doors will unlock on the first press of the unlock button on the RKE transmitter. To select a setting, press the menu button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. The DIC will then display PRESS UNLOCK SWITCH ON KEY FOB. Press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter and your setting will be saved for that RKE transmitter. After programming the last option, the message KEY FOB NOW PERSONALIZED will appear on the DIC display for a few seconds if you personalized the key. Next, the message PERSONAL OPTIONS SAVED will appear briefly on the DIC display, then the display will return to the PERSONAL PROGRAM main screen.

Exiting the Personal Program Menu The personal program menu will be exited when any of the following occurs:

The vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P). The vehicle is no longer in ON/RUN. The end of the personal program menu is reached.

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.

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(cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 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. 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. Your vehicle may have a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-32
for more information.

Setting the Time Press the H or the M button to enter the clock mode. Press and hold H until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold M until the correct minute appears on the display. To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour, press either the H or the M button to enter the clock mode. Press the tune knob to select between the 12 or 24 hour display format. The clock mode automatically times out with the changed display format set as the current default setting.

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(cid:129) (cid:129) Radio(s) (MP3)

Radio with CD shown, Radio with Six-Disc CD

similar

Your vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system.

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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 can 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. RDS stations can also provide the time of day, a program type (PTY) for current programming, and the name of the program being broadcast.

Playing the Radio Top Knob (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on and off. Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or to decrease the volume.