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Page 149: Horn
The hazard warning flashers let you warn others that you have a problem. The hazard warning flasher button is located on top of the steering column. Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press the button again to turn the flashers off.
Page 150: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: Turn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Flash-to-Pass. For information on the headlamps, see Information for these features is on the pages following. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction...
Page 151: Windshield Wipers
If either one of the turn signals are left on and the vehicle has been driven more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound. To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever away from you. This instrument panel cluster light high beam lamps are turned on while the ignition is in ON/RUN.
Page 152: Cruise Control
At the top of the multifunction lever, there is a paddle with on it. Push the paddle to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The wipers run for several sweeps and then either stop or return to the preset speed. The ignition key must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN for this to work.
Page 153 The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. Press to turn cruise control on and off. The indicator is lit when cruise control is on. Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate.
Page 154 If cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory. Once the vehicle speed is 40 km/h (25 mph) or greater, press the +RES button on the steering wheel. The vehicle returns to the previously selected speed and stays there.
Page 155: Exterior Lamps
How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down.
Page 156 The exterior lamps control has four positions: Turns off the automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp control to the off position again will turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position only works when the vehicle is shifted into the P (Park) position.
Page 157 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system makes the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: The ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
Page 158: Instrument Panel Brightness
When a door is opened, the courtesy lamps automatically come on. They make it easy for you to enter and leave your vehicle. You can also manually turn these lamps on by fully turning the instrument panel brightness control clockwise. The reading lamps, located on the rearview mirror, can be turned on or off independent of the automatic courtesy lamps, when the doors are closed.
Page 159 This feature illuminates the interior for a period of time after the key is removed from the ignition. The ignition must be off for delayed exit lighting to work. When the key is removed, interior illumination activates and remains on until one of the following occurs: The ignition is in ON/RUN.
Page 160 A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery.
Page 161 The vehicle has three 12 volt outlets which can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone. On vehicles with a center console, one outlet is located inside the center floor console and two outlets are located at the front of the console bin under the instrument panel.
Page 162 The vehicle may have an ashtray and a cigarette lighter. The ashtray and cigarette lighter may be located in the console, if the vehicle has one, otherwise, they may be located in the center armrest of the front seat. To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself.
Page 163 A. Fan Control E. Air Delivery Mode Control B. Outside Air F. Air Conditioning C. Temperature Control G. Rear Window Defogger D. Recirculation For dual zone, turn the thumbwheels up or down to increase or decrease the temperature on the driver or the passenger side of the vehicle.
Page 164 To change the current mode, select one of the following: Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some of the air directed to the windshield and side window outlets.
Page 165 Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside the vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air inside the vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water may drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine.
Page 166 Use the thumbwheel located below or to the side of the outlet, to change the direction of the air flow. Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into the vehicle.
Page 167 4. Remove the air inlet grille retainers. 5. Lift the air inlet grille and disconnect the washer hose at the quick-connect. 6. Remove the air inlet grille. 7. Remove the water deflector plate. 8. Remove the old passenger compartment air filter. 9.
Page 168 The instrument panel cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel has been used and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. 4-22...
Page 169 The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or in kilometers (used in Canada). This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer.
Page 170: Airbag Readiness Light
Several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This only occurs if the passenger airbag is enabled. more information. The passenger safety belt light, located on the instrument panel, comes on and stays on for several seconds and then flashes for several more.
Page 171 If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash.
Page 172 If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate). If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag.
Page 173 The vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop the vehicle. For good braking both parts need to be working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away.
Page 174: Traction Control System (Tcs) Warning
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off.
Page 175 If the traction control system is manually turned off, this light comes on and the TRACTION CONTROL OFF message appears on the DIC. information. This light comes on briefly while the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Page 176 This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off. The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the engine has overheated. If this happens pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Page 177 For vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system, this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. This indicates that one or more of the tires is significantly underinflated.
Page 178 If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle.
Page 179 An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. An emission system malfunction might be corrected by doing the following: Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See . The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 180 Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection: The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running,...
Page 181 If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and it might have some other system problem. For information regarding this light and the vehicle's security system, see The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps...
Page 182 When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the fuel tank. 4-36 An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gauge reads full.
Page 183 Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). All messages will appear in the DIC display located below the speedometer in the instrument panel cluster. The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, to the right of the instrument panel cluster. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on.
Page 184 Press this button to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings, compass zone and compass calibration on vehicles with this feature, and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter programming. Press this button to customize the feature settings on your vehicle. See for more information.
Page 185 If the retro-active reset feature is activated after the vehicle is started, but before it begins moving, the display will show the number of miles (mi) or kilometers (km) that were driven during the last ignition cycle. Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL RANGE displays. This display shows the approximate number of remaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) the vehicle can be driven without refueling.
Page 186 Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on the display, that means 99% of the current oil life remains.
Page 187 On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC. The tire pressure will be shown in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays FRONT TIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##.
Page 188 Your vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Your dealer 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.
Page 189 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.
Page 190 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 the set/reset button to acknowledge that you received the message and clear it from the DIC display.
Page 191 This message displays when the driver door is not closed properly. Make sure that the door is closed completely. This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off.
Page 192 This message displays when your vehicle is low on fuel. Refill the fuel tank as soon as possible. See for more information. 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. This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions.
Page 193 This message displays while you are matching a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to your vehicle. See Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle under for more information. 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 This message displays when the passenger side rear door is not closed properly.
Page 194 This message displays when a problem is detected with the power steering system. When this message is displayed, you may notice that the effort required to steer the vehicle increases or feels heavier, but you will still be able to steer the vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately.
Page 195 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 information. Have the TCS serviced by your dealer as soon as possible. This message displays when there is a problem with the transmission.
Page 196 On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the TPMS is re-learning the tire positions on your vehicle. The tire positions must be re-learned after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor. information.
Page 197 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 as soon as possible. This message displays when the trunk is not closed completely.
Page 198 To change customization preferences, use the following procedure. 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in P (Park). To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off. 2. Press the customization button to enter the feature settings menu.
Page 199 This feature allows you to select whether or not to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature. It also allows you to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock. See for more information. Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display.
Page 200 To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will not receive feedback when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open.
Page 201 This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
Page 202 If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to turn the remote start off or on. The remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See for more information.
Page 203 The feature settings menu will be exited when any of the following occurs: The vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). The vehicle is no longer in ON/RUN. The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons are pressed. The end of the feature settings menu is reached and exited.
Page 204 This radio has a button for setting the time. To set the time: 1. Press the button until the hour begins flashing on display. Press a second time and the minutes begin flashing on display. 2. To increase or decrease the time, do one of the following while the hours or minutes are flashing: Turn the knob.
Page 205 4. To increase the time or date, do one of the following: Press the pushbutton below the selected tab. Turn the knob clockwise. Press SEEK. Press FWD. 5. To decrease the time or date, do one of the following: Turn the knob counter clockwise.
Page 206 The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system. 4-60...
Page 207 The radio may have the Radio Data System (RDS) feature. RDS is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available. While the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station name or call letters display.
Page 208 Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM on the Radio with CD. The selection displays. Press to switch between FM, AM, and XM Radio with CD (MP3). Turn to select radio stations. Press to go to the previous or the next station and stay there.
Page 209 Press to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations. To store a station as a favorite: 1. Tune to the desired radio station. 2.
Page 210 or fade, press the if the radio has this symbol, or the knob until the speaker control tabs display. Continue pressing the knob to highlight the desired tab, or press the softkey under the desired tab. Turn knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the setting.
Page 211 Undesired XM categories can be removed through the setup menu. To remove an undesired category: 1. Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the softkey below the XM CAT tab. 3. Turn the knob to display the category to be removed.
Page 212 Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. If the ignition or radio is turned off while a CD in the player it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD starts to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
Page 213 With repeat, one track or an entire CD can be repeated. To use repeat on the Radio with CD: Press and release the RPT button to repeat the current track. An arrow symbol displays. Press again to turn off repeat play. Press and hold the RPT button for a few seconds to repeat the CD.
Page 214 Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen. The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD player...
Page 215 The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate. This is not an audio output; do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack. However, an external audio device such as an iPod, laptop computer, MP3 player, CD changer, or cassette tape player, etc.
Page 216 The radio may have MP3 capability. With this feature, the radio plays MP3 files that were recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW disc. Song title, artist name, and album can display when files are recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2. The radio also plays discs that contain both uncompressed CD audio (.CDA files) and MP3 files.
Page 217 Playlists can be changed by using the previous and next folder buttons, the knob, or the seek buttons. An MP3 CD-R or CD-RW that was recorded using no file folders can also be played. If a CD contains more than the maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, and 255 files, the player lets you access and navigate up to the maximum, but all items over the maximum cannot be accessed.
Page 218 When play enters a new folder, the display does not automatically show the new folder name unless the folder mode has been chosen as the default display. The new track name displays. The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag.
Page 219 MP3 files can be listened to on a CD in random, rather than sequential order. To use random: 1. To play MP3 files in random order from the CD that is currently playing, press the softkey under the RDM tab until Random Current Disc displays. Press the same softkey again to turn off random play.
Page 220 or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM signal.
Page 221 If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer. If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver or antenna could have a fault. Consult with your dealer. If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault.
Page 222 Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the in vehicle Bluetooth system. See information. Press to answer incoming calls, to confirm system information, and to start speech recognition. Press to end a call, reject a call, or to cancel an operation. A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the in vehicle Bluetooth system first and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used.
Page 223 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2. Say Bluetooth . The system responds with Bluetooth ready followed by a tone. 3. Say Pair . The system responds with instructions and a four digit PIN number. The PIN number will be used in Step 4.
Page 224 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2. Say Bluetooth . The system responds with Bluetooth ready followed by a tone. 3. Say Change phone . The system responds with Please wait while I search for other phones . If another phone is found, the response will be <Phone name>...
Page 225 4. After the system stores the phone number, it responds with Please say the name tag followed by a tone. 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds with About to store <name tag>. Does that sound OK? .
Page 226 The directory command lists all of the name tags stored by the system. To use the directory command: 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2. Say Directory . The system responds with Directory and then plays back all of the stored name tags.
Page 227 Calls can be made using the following commands: Dial Digit Dial Call Re dial 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2. Say Dial . The system responds with Dial using <phone name>...
Page 228 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2. Say Call . The system responds with Call using <phone name>. Please say the name tag followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag of the person to call. If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it responds with OK, calling, <name tag>...
Page 229 Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. Press to answer an incoming call when another call is active. The original call is placed on hold. Press again to return to the original call. To ignore the incoming call, continue with the original call with no action.
Page 230 During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press . The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2. Say Transfer Call. The system responds with Transferring call and the audio will switch from the vehicle to the cell phone. The cellular phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred.
Page 231 1. Press . The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2. Say Dial . The system responds with Say a number to send tones followed by a tone. 3. Say the number to send. If the system clearly recognizes the number it responds with OK, Sending Number and the dial tones are sent and the call continues.
Page 232 Unless information is deleted out of the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This includes all saved name tags in the phonebook and phone pairing information. For information on how to delete this information, see the above sections on Deleting a Paired Phone and Deleting Name Tags.
Page 233 Press to choose between the radio (AM, FM, XM), CD, and auxiliary input jack. Press to increase or to decrease the radio volume. Press to go to the next radio station while in AM, FM, or XM . Press to go to the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD.
Page 234 The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger, located in the rear window. Make sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with radio reception.

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