A tilt wheel allows the steering wheel to be adjusted. The tilt lever is on the left side of the steering column. To tilt, hold the steering wheel and pull the tilt lever toward you. Raise or lower the wheel to a comfortable level, then release the tilt lever to lock the wheel in place.
To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle marked with at the top of the turn signal/lane change lever. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to the preset speed. In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed.
The compass may need to be calibrated if CAL is not displayed and the compass requires calibration. Press and hold until CAL displays in the compass window, then release the button. The compass is now in calibration mode. Drive the vehicle in circles at less than 8 km/h (5 mph) until CAL is no longer displayed in the compass window.
The accessory power outlets can be used to connect auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone. There are two accessory power outlets located under the climate control system. There is also one accessory power outlet located in the rear cargo area (H3 model only). Pull down the small cover to access the accessory power outlet.
For vehicles with a removable ashtray, it can be placed into the cupholder and be removed for cleaning. Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury.
The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. If the vehicle needs a new odometer installed, the new one is set to the mileage of the old odometer.
This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gauge pointer is in the shaded area of the gauge, the engine is too hot. It means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device. To turn off the warning light and or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt.
The vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check.
Page 126
It should go out once the engine starts. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the charging system. A charging system message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) may also appear. See for more information.
Page 127
This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. The following can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: Reduce vehicle speed.
Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection: The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine...
If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop. The brake pedal might be harder to push, or it might go closer to the floor. It can take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service.
Page 130
The StabiliTrak system or the Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light will then go off. The indicator/warning light flashes while the StabiliTrak or TCS system is working to control the vehicle on...
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. The oil pressure light should come on briefly as the engine is started.
This light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See for more information. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays information such as the trip odometer, personalization features, and warning messages. The DIC display is located on the instrument panel cluster.
Page 133
With the engine off, turn the key to ON/RUN and then press the reset stem until OIL LIFE RESET appears alternating between OIL LIFE and RESET on the DIC display. The CHANGE OIL message alerts you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions.
Page 134
3. To view the next available mode, press and hold the reset stem until the mode appears. Release the reset stem and press and hold again to view the next mode. 4. Once the desired mode is shown on the DIC display, briefly press the reset stem to set your choice.
The following are the available modes: This mode flashes the parking lamps when you press the lock or unlock buttons on the RKE transmitter. This mode flashes the parking lamps and sounds the horn when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter.
Page 136
The vehicle is safe to drive, however have the electrical system checked by your dealer. Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display. This message displays if there is a problem with the Antilock Brake System (ABS).
This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too high and the air conditioning in the vehicle needs to be turned off. for more information. This message displays along with the ENG HOT message. This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is hot.
This message displays if the vehicle's fuel cap is either off or loose. Pull over as soon as possible and check to see if the fuel cap is secure. You may also see the check engine light on the instrument panel cluster.
This message displays if there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). Check the TCS as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. more information. Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display.
for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and RSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada. The FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization Certificate number is CB2SAHL3. The Canadian Registration ID number is 2791021849A. This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door...
Page 141
It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1 800 355 3515 or go to www.homelink.com. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before...
Page 142
4. The indicator light on the Universal Home Remote will flash slowly at first and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light.
Page 143
8. Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the Universal Home Remote button, selected in Step 3 to control the garage door, for two seconds, and then release it. If the garage door does not move, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, and then release it.
Page 144
Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. All programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. To erase all programmed buttons on the Universal Remote device: 1.