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Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before
starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic
transmission shift lock control system. You have to
fully apply the regular brakes rst and then press
the shift lever button before you can shift from
PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If you
cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the
shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into
PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then
press the shift lever button and move the shift lever
into another gear. SeeShifting Out of Park (P) on
page 118.
REVERSE (R):Use this gear to back up.
Notice:Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your
vehicle is moving forward could damage the
transmission. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only
after your vehicle is stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out
of snow, ice, or sand without damaging your
transmission, seeIf Your Vehicle is Stuck in
Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 295.NEUTRAL (N):In this position, the engine does
not connect with the wheels. To restart when
you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
{CAUTION:
Shifting into a drive gear while your
engine is running at high speed is
dangerous. Unless your foot is rmly on
the brake pedal, your vehicle could move
very rapidly. You could lose control and
hit people or objects. Do not shift into a
drive gear while your engine is running at
high speed.
Notice:Shifting out of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) with the engine running at high
speed may damage the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Be sure the engine is not running at high
speed when shifting your vehicle.
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To shift to the SECOND (2) position, you must rst
press the large button on the shift handle. While
the button is pressed, move the shifter in the
SECOND (2) position.
You can also use SECOND (2) for starting the
vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces.
FIRST (1):This position reduces vehicle speed
even more than SECOND (2) without using
your brakes. You can use it on very steep hills, or
in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in
FIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, the
transmission will not shift into rst gear until the
vehicle is going slowly enough.To shift to the FIRST (1) position, you must rst
press the large button on the shift handle.
While the button is pressed, move the shifter in
the FIRST (1) position.
Notice:Spinning the tires or holding the
vehicle in one place on a hill using only the
accelerator pedal may damage the
transmission. The repair will not be covered by
your warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin
the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the
brakes to hold the vehicle in place.
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Tire Pressures:Press the trip information button
until TIRE PRESSURES appears on the display.
This mode shows the tire pressure in pounds
per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Press
the select button to scroll through the following
information:
LF TIRE shows the tire pressure for the front
driver’s side tire.
RF TIRE shows the tire pressure for the front
passenger’s side tire.
LR TIRE shows the tire pressure for the rear
driver’s side tire.
RR TIRE shows the tire pressure for the rear
passenger’s side tire.
Timer:The DIC can be used as a timer. Press
the select button while TIMER is displayed to start
the timer. The display will show the amount of
time that has passed since the timer was
last reset, not including time the ignition is off.
Time will continue to be counted as long as
the ignition is on, even if another display is being
shown on the DIC. The timer will record up to
99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds (99:59:59),
after which the display will roll back to zero.To stop the counting of time, press the select
button briey while TIMER is displayed.
To reset the timer to zero, press and hold the
select button while TIMER is displayed.
Customization Button
q
(Customization):Press this button to access
the VEHICLE SETTINGS menu and customize
the settings to your vehicle. SeeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 205for more information.
Select Button
r
(Select):Press the select button to reset
certain DIC functions, turn off or acknowledge
messages on the DIC display, and set your
customization settings. For example, this button
will allow you to reset the trip odometers, turn
off the FUEL LEVEL LOW message, and enables
you to scroll through and select the language
in which the DIC information will appear.
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OIL PRESSURE LOW/STOP ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while
the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine
damage may occur. If a low oil pressure
warning appears on the Driver Information
Center (DIC), stop the vehicle as soon as
possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the
cause of the low oil pressure is corrected. See
Engine Oil on page 334for more information.
This message displays if low oil pressure
levels occur. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible and do not operate it until the cause
of the low oil pressure has been corrected. Check
the oil as soon as possible and have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer. SeeEngine Oil on
page 334.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
This message displays and a chime sounds if the
passenger’s door is not fully closed. Stop and turn
off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and
close the door again. Check to see if the message
still appears on the DIC. Press any of the DIC
buttons, or the trip stem, to acknowledge this
message and clear it from the DIC display.
REAR ACCESS OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if the
liftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is
in RUN. Turn off the vehicle and check the liftgate
and liftglass. SeeLiftgate/Liftglass on page 98.
Restart the vehicle and check for the message on
the DIC display. Press any of the DIC buttons,
or the trip stem, to acknowledge this message and
clear it from the DIC display.
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR
This message displays and a chime sounds if the
passenger’s side rear door is not fully closed.
Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for
obstructions, and close the door again. Check
to see if the message still appears on the
DIC. Press any of the DIC buttons, or the trip
stem, to acknowledge this message and clear it
from the DIC display.
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SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays if there is a problem with
the airbag system. Have your dealer inspect
the system for problems. SeeAirbag Readiness
Light on page 178andAirbag System on page 64
for more information. Press any of the DIC
buttons, or the trip stem, to acknowledge this
message and clear it from the DIC display.
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This message displays if a problem occurs with
the brake system. If this message appears, stop as
soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart
the vehicle and check for the message on the
DIC display. If the message is still displayed, or
appears again when you begin driving, the
brake system needs service. See your dealer.
SERVICE CHARGING SYS (System)
This message displays if there is a problem with the
battery charging system. Under certain conditions,
the charging system light may also turn on in the
instrument panel cluster. SeeCharging System
Light on page 182. The battery will not be charging
at an optimal rate and the vehicle will lose the ability
to enter the fuel economy mode. The vehicle is safe
to drive, however you should have the electrical
system checked by your dealer. Press any of the
DIC buttons, or the trip stem, to acknowledge this
message and clear it from the DIC display.
SERVICE STABILITRAK
If this message displays, it means there may be a
problem with the StabiliTrak®system. If this
message appears, try to reset the system by
performing the following: stop; turn off the engine;
then start the engine again. If this message still
comes on, it means there is a problem. You should
see your dealer for service. The vehicle is safe
to drive, however, you do not have the benet of
StabiliTrak
®, so reduce your speed and drive
accordingly. Press any of the DIC buttons, or the
trip stem, to acknowledge this message and
clear it from the DIC display.
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If the ignition or radio is turned off with 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.
When the CD is inserted, READING and the CD
symbol displays. As each new track starts to play,
the track number also displays.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)
single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs
and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same
manner.
If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be
reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of
recording, the quality of the music that has been
recorded, and the way the CD-R has been
handled. There can be an increase in skipping,
difficulty in nding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading
and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the
bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD
is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or
scratched, the CD will not play properly. If the
surface of the CD is soiled, seeCare of Your CDs
and DVDs on page 261for more information.If there is no apparent damage, try a known
good CD.
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.
Notice:If you add any label to a CD, insert
more than one CD into the slot at a time, or
attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, you
could damage the CD player. When using the
CD player, use only CDs in good condition
without any label, load one CD at a time, and
keep the CD player and the loading slot free of
foreign materials, liquids, and debris.
If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in
this section.
1
r(Previous):Press this pushbutton to
reverse within the track.
2
[(Next):Press this pushbutton to fast forward
within the track.
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3N(Repeat):Press this pushbutton to hear a
track over again. RPT ON displays. The current
track continues to repeat. Press this pushbutton
again to turn off repeat play. RPT OFF displays.
4
y(Random):Press this pushbutton to hear the
tracks in random, rather than sequential, order.
RDM ON displays. Press this pushbutton again to
turn off random play. RDM OFF displays.
tSEEKu:Press the left arrow to go to the
start of the current or the previous track. Press the
right arrow to go to the start of the next track. If
a track is approximately 10 seconds into its song,
press either the left or right arrow twice to get
to the previous or next track.
To scan tracks, press either arrow for more than
two seconds until one beep sounds and SCAN
displays. The CD searches the previous or
next tracks at two seconds per track. Press either
arrow to stop scanning.DISP (Display):Press this button to see how
long the current track has been playing. The
elapsed time of the track appears on the display.
To change the default on the display, track or
elapsed time, press this button until the desired
option displays, then hold the button for
two seconds. One beep sounds and the
selected display becomes the default.
BAND:Press this button to listen to the radio
when a CD is playing. The inactive CD remains
inside the radio for future listening.
B(CD):Press this button to play a CD when
listening to the radio. The CD symbol displays
when a CD is loaded.
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):Press
AUTO EQ to select an equalization setting while
playing a CD. The equalization is set whenever a
CD is played. See “AUTO EQ” listed previously
for more information. If you select an EQ setting
for your CD, it is activated each time a CD plays.
Z(Eject):Press this button to eject a CD.
Eject can be activated with either the ignition or
radio off. CDs can be loaded with the ignition and
radio off if this button is pressed rst.
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r(Reverse):Press this button to reverse within
the track.
[(Fast Forward):Press this button to fast
forward within the track.
N(Repeat):With the repeat setting, one track
or an entire CD can be repeated.
To use repeat, do the following:
To repeat the track you are listening to, press
and release the repeat button. RPT ON
displays. Press this button again to turn off
repeat play. RPT OFF displays.
To repeat the CD you are listening to, press
and hold the repeat button for two seconds.
RPT ON displays. Press this button again
to turn off repeat play. RPT OFF displays.
y(Random):With the random setting, you can
listen to the tracks in random, rather than
sequential, order, on one CD or on all of the CDs.
To use random, do one of the following:
To play the tracks on the CD you are listening
to in random order, press and release the
random button. RANDOM ONE displays.
Press this button again to turn off random play.
To play the tracks on all of the CDs that
are loaded in random order, press and
hold this button for more than two seconds.
A beep sounds and RANDOM ALL displays.
Press this button again to turn off random play.
tSEEKu:Press the left arrow to go to the
start of the current track, if more than ten seconds
have played. Press the right arrow to go to the next
track. If either arrow is held or pressed more than
once, the player continues moving backward or
forward through the CD.
To scan one CD, press and hold either arrow for
more than two seconds until SCAN a displays and a
beep sounds. The radio goes to the next track,
plays for 10 seconds, then goes to the next track.
Press either arrow again, to stop scanning.
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If the ignition or radio is turned off while a CD is 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.
As each new track starts to play, the track
number displays.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)
single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs
and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same
manner.
If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be
reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of
recording, the quality of the music that has been
recorded, and the way the CD-R has been
handled. There can be an increase in skipping,
difficulty in nding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading
and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the
bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD
is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or
scratched, the CD will not play properly. If the
surface of the CD is soiled, seeCare of Your CDs
and DVDs on page 261for more information.
If there is no apparent damage, try a known
good CD.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.
Notice:If you add any label to a CD, insert
more than one CD into the slot at a time, or
attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, you
could damage the CD player. When using the
CD player, use only CDs in good condition
without any label, load one CD at a time, and
keep the CD player and the loading slot free of
foreign materials, liquids, and debris.
If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in
this section.
1
r(Reverse):Press this pushbutton to reverse
within the same track. If this pushbutton is held
or pressed more than once, the player continues
moving backward through the CD.
2
[(Fast Forward):Press this pushbutton to
fast forward within the track. If this pushbutton
is held or pressed more than once, the player
continues moving forward through the CD.
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3N(Repeat):Press this pushbutton to hear a
track over again. RPT On displays. The current
track continues to repeat. Press this pushbutton
again to turn off repeat play. RPT OFF displays.
4
y(Random):To random the tracks in the
current folder or playlist, press and release this
pushbutton. FLDR RDM displays. Once all of the
tracks in the current folder or playlist have played,
the system moves on to the next folder or playlist
and plays all of the tracks in random order.
To play all the tracks on the CD in random order,
press and hold this pushbutton for two seconds. A
beep sounds and CD RDM displays. This feature
does not work with playlists.
When in random, pressing and releasing either
SEEK arrow takes the CD to the next or previous
randomized track.
Press and release this pushbutton again to turn off
random play. NO RDM displays.5
!(Previous Folder):Press this pushbutton
to go to the rst track in the previous folder.
Pressing this button while in folder random mode
takes the CD to the previous folder and
randomizes the tracks in that folder.
6
#(Next Folder):Press this pushbutton to go
to the rst track in the next folder. Pressing
this button while in folder random mode takes the
CD to the next folder and randomizes the
tracks in that folder.
tSEEKu:Press the left arrow to go to the
start of the previous track. Press the right arrow to
go to the start of the next track. Press either
arrow for more than two seconds and SCAN
displays. The radio scans the previous or
next tracks at two tracks per second. Release the
arrow to stop scanning and to play the track.
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