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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 17
Trip computer 18
Message center 18
Multifunction display 20
Entertainment Systems 24
AM/FM stereo with CD 24
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 33
USB port 35
Satellite radio information 39
SYNC42
Privacy Information 44
Pairing your phone for the first time 48
Connecting a digital media player to SYNC76
Climate Controls 101
Manual heating and air conditioning 101
Rear window defroster 103
Lights 105
Headlamps 105
Turn signal control 108
Interior lamps 108
Bulb replacement 110
Driver Controls 120
Windshield wiper/washer control 120
Steering wheel adjustment 121
Power windows 122
Mirrors 124
Speed control 126
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Warning lights can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become
serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning light for additional information.
Service engine soon:The service
engine soon indicator
illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the on position to check
the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the service engine soon
indicator will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the service engine
soon indicator blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready
for I/M testing. See theReadiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
testingin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the on-board
diagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)in theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could
damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid
heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced
immediately by your authorized dealer.
OFF
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AdvanceTrac/Traction control
(if equipped):Displays when the
AdvanceTrac/Traction control is
active. If the light remains on, have
the system serviced immediately, refer to theDrivingchapter for more
information.
AdvanceTrac/Traction control
off light (if equipped):Illuminates
when AdvanceTrac/Traction control
has been disabled by the driver.
Refer to theDrivingchapter for
more information.
Speed control (if equipped):
Illuminates when the speed control
system is in use.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecuriLockPassive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
OFF
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Information messages
: The message indicator will illuminate when there is a new message
stored in the multifunction display.
Message Warning Lamp at
Instrument Cluster System
ABS MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW
ABS
ESP OFF —
ABS
ESP MALFUNCTION
NEXT SERVICE —
ABS
BRAKE SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION
STOP SAFELY BRAKE or
Brakes
ALARM SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION
NEXT SERVICE —
Anti-theft security
system
INTERIOR SCAN
DEACTIVATED —
Anti-theft security
system
IMMOBILIZER
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW —
Anti-theft security
system
ALARM TRIGGERED
CHECK VEHICLE —
Anti-theft security
system
LEFT/RIGHT
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
CHANGE BULB — Lights
HILL START ASSIST
NOT AVAILABLE
Transmission
STEERING LOCK
ENGAGED TURN
STEERING WHEEL —
Passive Entry/Passive
Start
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Message Warning Lamp at
Instrument ClusterSystem
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE LOW
STOP SAFELY
Engine Oil
BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL LOW
SERVICE NOWBRAKE or
Brakes
Oil life monitoring system reset
To reset the oil service light and clear the oil change message after
servicing use the following procedure:
1. Begin with the ignition off.
2. Turn the key to the accessory position for keyed vehicles and for push
button start vehicles press the Start/Stop button once quickly. DO NOT
attempt to start the engine.
3. Press the accelerator and brake pedals fully for 20 seconds.
4.ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE NEXT SERVICEand
will display.
5. Turn the vehicle off. The message and lights will be cleared.
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GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
Radio frequencies:
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM: 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors:
There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CD/CD player care
Do:
•Handle discs by their edges only.
(Never touch the playing
surface).
•Inspect discs before playing.
•Clean only with an approved CD
cleaner.
•Wipe discs from the center out.
Don’t:
•Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods
of time.
•Clean using a circular motion.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking lamps,
instrument panel lamps, license
plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the low beam headlamps
on.
High beams
Pull the lever fully past the detent
to activate. Pull the lever fully again
to deactivate.
Flash-to-pass
Pull the lever toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate.
Headlamp exit delay
Switch the ignition off and pull the lever toward you slightly to activate.
You will hear a short tone.
The headlamps will turn off automatically after 3 minutes with any door
open or 30 seconds after the last door has been closed. With all doors
closed, but within the 30 second delay, opening any door will result in
the three minute timer starting again.
The headlamp exit delay can be cancelled by either pulling the lever
towards the steering wheel again or by turning the ignition switch on.
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Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the on position and
•the headlamp control is in the off or parking lamp position.
WARNING:Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not
provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
lit components in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
•Tapthetoporbottomofthe
control to brighten/dim all interior
lit components incrementally, or
•Press and hold at the first position the top or bottom of the control
until the desired lighting level is reached.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
Vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
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•(1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height of the
headlamp bulb center from the
ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.4 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to block the
light from one headlamp while adjusting the other.
On the wall or screen you will
observe a flat zone of high intensity
light located at the top of the right
hand portion of the beam pattern. If
the top edge of the high intensity
light zone is not at the horizontal
reference line, the headlamp will
need to be adjusted.
4. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver or 13 mm
wrench/socket, turn the adjuster
either clockwise (to adjust down) or
counterclockwise (to adjust up).
The horizontal edge of the brighter
light should touch the horizontal
reference line.
5. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
When changing lanes, the turn signal indicator can be programmed to
flash either one or three times when the stalk is tapped. See
Multifunction displayin theInstrument clustersection for more
information.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Dome lamps and map lamps with moon roof
Press the buttons to turn the map
lamps on/off.
The dome lamp switch has two
modes:
•OFF: The dome lamps will not come on when the doors are opened.
•DOOR: The dome lamps come on when a door is opened.
SLIDE TILT
SLIDE TILT
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