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Guidance Commands
Repeat Guidance, Repeat Voice:These commands
will cause the system to repeat the last available
voice prompt guidance command if a destination has
been set.
Louder:This command will cause the system to
increase the volume of the navigation voice prompts if a
destination has been set.
Softer:This command will cause the system to
decrease the volume of the navigation voice prompts if
a destination has been set.
Voice Guidance Off:This command will cause the
system to turn off the navigation voice prompts if
a destination has been set.
Voice Guidance On:This command will cause the
system to turn on the navigation voice prompts if
a destination has been set.
Open Guidance, Open Guidance Screen, Open
Guide, Open Guide Screen:These commands will
cause the system to open the Guidance Appearance
menu if a destination has been set.
Close Guidance, Close Guidance Screen, Close
Guide, Close Guide Screen:These commands
will cause the system to close the Guidance Appearance
menu if a destination has been set.Arrow Guidance, Arrow Guide, Change To Arrow
Guidance, Change To Arrow Guide:These
commands will cause the system to change to Arrow
Guidance screen view in the Guidance Menu if a
destination has been set.
Turn List Guidance, Turn List Guide, Change to
Turn List Guidance, Change to Turn List
Guide:These commands will cause the system to
change to Turn List Guidance screen view in the
Guidance Menu if a destination has been set.
Entire Route, Entire Route Map, Route Overview:
These commands will cause the system to display the
entire route if a destination has been set.
Reroute:This command will cause the system to
generate an alternate route to a set destination while on
a planned route.
Detour, Detour Entire Route:These commands will
cause the system to activate the detour feature
when driving a planned route.
Delete Destination, Cancel Destination:These
commands will cancel a destination if one has been set.
Next Waypoint Map:This command will cause the
system to display the map view of the next waypoint
location if one has been set.
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First Waypoint Map:This command will cause the
system to display the map view of the rst waypoint
location if one has been set.
Second Waypoint Map:This command will cause the
system to display the map view of the second waypoint
location if more than one waypoint has been set.
Third Waypoint Map:This command will cause the
system to display the map view of the third waypoint
location if more than two waypoints have been set.
Fourth Waypoint Map:This command will cause the
system to display the map view of the fourth waypoint
location if more than three waypoints have been set.
Fifth Waypoint Map:This command will cause
the system to display the map view of the fth waypoint
location if more than four waypoints have been set.
Destination Map:This command will cause the system
to display the map view of the nal destination location
if one has been set.Point of Interest (POI) Commands
The following commands will cause the system to display
icons if they are available on the map screen when the
map scale is set to a half mile (eight-tenths km) or less.
Restaurant, I’m Hungry:These commands will cause
the system to display restaurant POI icons.
American Restaurant, American Food:These
commands will cause the system to display American
restaurant POI icons.
Chinese Restaurant, Chinese Food:These
commands will cause the system to display Chinese
restaurant POI icons.
Continental Restaurant, Continental Food:These
commands will cause the system to display Continental
restaurant POI icons.
French Restaurant, French Food:These commands
will cause the system to display French restaurant
POI icons.
Italian Restaurant, Italian Food:These commands will
cause the system to display Italian restaurant POI icons.
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Japanese Restaurant, Japanese Food:These
commands will cause the system to display Japanese
restaurant POI icons.
Mexican Restaurant, Mexican Food:These
commands will cause the system to display Mexican
restaurant POI icons.
Seafood Restaurant, Seafood:These commands will
cause the system to display Seafood restaurant POI
icons.
Other Restaurant, Other Food:These commands will
cause the system to display other types of restaurant
POI icons.
Shopping, Shopping Mall:These commands will
cause the system to display mall POI icons.
Grocery Store:This command will cause the system to
display grocery store POI icons.
Gas Station, Gas:These commands will cause the
system to display gas station POI icons.
Parking Garage:This command will cause the system
to display parking garage POI icons.
Parking Lot:This command will cause the system to
display parking lot POI icons.Rental Car Agency:This command will cause the
system to display rental car POI icons.
Automobile Club, Triple A:These commands will
cause the system to display auto club POI icons.
Auto Service And Maintenance, Auto Service,
Maintenance:These commands will cause the system
to display auto service POI icons.
Hotel:This command will cause the system to display
hotel POI icons.
Golf Course:This command will cause the system to
display golf course POI icons.
Ski Resort, Skiing:These commands will cause the
system to display ski resort POI icons.
Amusement Park:This command will cause the
system to display amusement park POI icons.
Sport Complex, Stadium:These commands will cause
the system to display sports complex POI icons.
Casino:This command will cause the system to display
casino POI icons.
Marina:This command will cause the system to display
marina POI icons.
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Tourist Attraction:This command will cause the
system to display tourist attraction POI icons.
Winery:This command will cause the system to
display winery POI icons.
City Hall:This command will cause the system to
display city hall POI icons.
Police Station:This command will cause the system to
display police station POI icons.
Library:This command will cause the system to
display library POI icons.
Hospital:This command will cause the system to
display hospital POI icons.
Park & Recreation, Parks & Recreation:These
commands will cause the system to display parks and
recreation POI icons.
Civic Center, Community Center:These commands
will cause the system to display community center
POI icons.
Convention Center, Exhibition Center:These
commands will cause the system to display convention
center POI icons.
Court House:This command will cause the system to
display court house POI icons.Train Station:This command will cause the system to
display train station POI icons.
Airport:This command will cause the system to
display airport POI icons.
Bus Station:This command will cause the system to
display bus station POI icons.
Commuter Rail Station:This command will cause the
system to display commuter rail station POI icons.
Ferry Terminal:This command will cause the system
to display ferry terminal POI icons.
Park & Ride:This command will cause the system to
display park & ride POI icons.
Rest Area, Rest Stop:These commands will cause
the system to display rest area POI icons.
Tourist Information:This command will cause the
system to display tourist information POI icons.
Historical Monument:This command will cause the
system to display historical monument POI icons.
Performing Arts:This command will cause the system
to display performing arts POI icons.
Museum:This command will cause the system to
display museum POI icons.
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Bank:This command will cause the system to display
bank POI icons.
School:This command will cause the system to
display school POI icons.
ATM:This command will cause the system to display
ATM POI icons.
Higher Education, University, College:These
commands will cause the system to display higher
education POI icons.Business Facility:This command will cause the
system to display business facility POI icons.
City Center:This command will cause the system to
display city center POI icons.
POI Off:This command will cause the system to turn
off POIs so they do not appear on the map screen.
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Using Anti-Lock
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal
down rmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear
a motor or clicking noise and feel the brake pedal
move a little during a stop, but this is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more
than even the very best braking.
Traction Control System (TCS)
Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits
wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery
road conditions. The system operates only if it senses
that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or
beginning to lose traction. When this happens,
the system works the rear brakes and reduces engine
power to limit wheel spin.
The TRAC SYSTEM ACTIVE message will display on
the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the traction
control system is limiting wheel spin. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-64. You may feel or hear
the system working, but this is normal.If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. When road
conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may
reengage the cruise control. SeeAdaptive Cruise
Control on page 3-16.
This warning light will
come on to let you know if
there is a problem with
your traction control
system.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on
page 3-53. When this warning light is on, the system will
not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
The traction control system automatically comes
on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin,
especially in slippery road conditions, you should
always leave the system on. But you can turn the
traction control system off if you ever need to. You
should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck
in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is
required. SeeRocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on
page 5-30andIf You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow on page 5-29for more information.
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To turn the system off,
press the front part of the
traction control button
located on the center
console.
The TRACTION SYSTEM-OFF message will display on
the DIC and the traction control system warning light
will come on. If the system is limiting wheel spin when
you press the button, the TRACTION SYSTEM-OFF
message will display – but the system will not turn
off right away. It will wait until there is no longer
a current need to limit wheel spin.
You can turn the system back on at any time by
pressing the button again. The TRACTION SYSTEM-ON
message should display briey on the Driver Information
Center.Magnetic Ride Control
Magnetic Ride Control automatically adjusts the ride of
your vehicle. Automatic ride control is achieved through a
computer used to control and monitor the suspension
system. The controller receives input from various
sensors to determine the proper system response. If the
controller detects a problem within the system, the DIC
will display a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-64for more
information. See your dealer for service.
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Your limited-slip rear axle can give you additional traction
on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a
standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear
wheels has no traction and the other does, this feature
will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle.
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StabiliTrak®System
The StabiliTrak®System is a computer controlled
system that helps the driver maintain directional control
of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. This is
accomplished by selectively applying any one of the
vehicle’s brakes.
When you rst start your vehicle and begin to drive
away (6 mph (10 km/h)), especially during cold weather,
the message STABILITRAK WARMING may be
displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC), the
instrument cluster light will be on, and a chime will
sound. This is normal. You can acknowledge this
message by pressing the RESET button. The
StabiliTrak
®System performance is affected until the
message, STABILITRAK READY, is displayed in
the DIC. This can take up to 15 minutes.
The WAIT FOR STABILITRAK message may be
displayed in the DIC after exceeding 19 mph (30 km/h)
for 10 seconds if the steering is not centered. The
system is off until the STABILITRAK ACTIVE message
is displayed.The STABILITRAK ACTIVE message will come on when
the system is operating. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-64for more information. You may
also feel or hear the system working. This is normal.
The instrument cluster light
will come on and a chime
will sound to let you
know if there is a problem
with the system.
The SERVICE STABILITRAK message will also be
displayed. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-64for more information.
When this light and the SERVICE STABILITRAK
message are on, the system is not operational. Adjust
your driving accordingly.
The system comes on automatically whenever you start
your vehicle. To help maintain directional control of the
vehicle, you should always leave the system on. You can
turn the system off if you ever need to. If you turn the
STABILITRAK
®System off, the Traction Control System
will also be turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly.
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To turn the system off,
press and hold the front
part of the traction
control button on the
console for ve seconds
with the vehicle stopped.
You can turn the
system back on at any
time by pressing the
button.
The DIC will display the appropriate message when you
push the button, either TRAC/STABILITRAK ON or
TRAC/STABILITRAK OFF.Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but
it will take much more effort.
Magnetic Speed Variable Assist
Steering
Your vehicle is equipped with a steering system that
continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering at
all vehicle speeds. It provides ease when parking,
yet a rm, solid feel at highway speeds.
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on
the news happen on curves. Here is why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to
the same laws of physics when driving on curves.
The traction of the tires against the road surface makes
it possible for the vehicle to change its path when
you turn the front wheels. If there is no traction, inertia
will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If
you have ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you
will understand this.
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{CAUTION:
If you spill fuel and then something ignites it,
you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out
on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
This spray can happen if your tank is nearly
full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open
the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise
to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overll the
tank and wait a few seconds after you have nished
pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel
from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See
Washing Your Vehicle on page 6-74.
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully
installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel
cap has been left off or improperly installed. This
would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-55.
The CHECK GAS CAP message in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will be displayed if the fuel cap
is not properly installed.
{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do not
remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by notifying the
station attendant. Leave the area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get
the right type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get the wrong type, it may not t properly.
This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to
light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions
system. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 3-55.
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