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Service Electric Parking
Brake Light
The service electric parking brake
light should come on briefly when
starting the vehicle. If it does not
come on, have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer.
If this light stays on, there is a
problem with a system on the
vehicle that is causing the parking
brake system to work at a reduced
level. The vehicle can still be driven,
but should be taken to a dealer as
soon as possible. SeeElectric
Parking Brake 0197. If a message
displays in the Driver Information
Center (DIC), see Brake System
Messages 0122.
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
This light comes on briefly when the
engine is started.
If the light does not come on, have it
fixed so it will be ready to warn if
there is a problem.
If the light comes on while driving,
stop as soon as it is safely possible
and turn off the vehicle. Then start
the engine again to reset the
system. If the ABS light stays on,
or comes on again while driving, the
vehicle needs service. A chime may
also sound when the light comes on
steady.
If the ABS light is the only light on,
the vehicle has regular brakes, but
the antilock brakes are not
functioning. If both the ABS and the brake
system warning light are on, the
vehicle's antilock brakes are not
functioning and there is a problem
with the regular brakes. See your
dealer for service.
See
Brake System Warning Light
0 110 and Brake System
Messages 0122.Gear Shifting Light
(Canada and
Mexico Only)
This light comes on when a gear
shift is recommended for best fuel
economy. When the arrow is pointed
up, an upshift is recommended.
When the arrow is pointed down, a
downshift is recommended. The
number displayed with the arrow
indicates the recommended gear.

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Traction Off Light
This 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 then
turns off.
The traction off light comes on when
the Traction Control System (TCS)
has been turned off by pressing and
releasing the TCS/Stability Control
button.
This light and the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) OFF light come on
when ESC is turned off.
If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not
limited. Adjust driving accordingly.
SeeTraction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0199.
Traction Control System
(TCS)/Electronic Stability
Control Light
If equipped, the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) or TCS indicator/
warning light comes on briefly when
the engine is started.
If the light does not come on, have
the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the system is working normally,
the indicator light turns off.
If the light is on and not flashing, the
TCS, and potentially the ESC
system have been disabled.
If the indicator/warning light is on
and flashing, the TCS and/or the
ESC system is actively working.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0199.
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) Off Light
This light comes on briefly while
starting the engine. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer.
This light comes on when the ESC
system is turned off. If ESC is off,
the Traction Control System (TCS)
is also off.
If the ESC and TCS are off, the
system does not assist in controlling
the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and
the ESC systems and the warning
light turns off.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0199.

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Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
This light comes on briefly while
starting the vehicle.
If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally the
indicator light goes off.
Caution
The engine coolant temperature
warning light indicates that the
vehicle has overheated. Driving
with this light on can damage the
engine and it may not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. See
Engine Overheating0244. 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.
See
Engine Overheating 0244.
Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this light
comes on briefly when the engine is
started. It provides information
about tire pressures and the TPMS.
When the Light Is On Steady
This indicates that one or more of
the tires are significantly
underinflated.
A Driver Information Center (DIC)
tire pressure message may also
display. See Tire Messages 0130.
Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value
shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See
Tire
Pressure 0270.
When the Light Flashes First and
Then Is On Steady
If the light flashes for about a minute
and then stays on, there may be a
problem with the TPMS. If the
problem is not corrected, the light
will come on at every ignition cycle.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0274.Engine Oil Pressure Light
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. Driving with the engine oil
low can also damage the engine.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check
the oil level as soon as possible.
Add oil if required, but if the oil
level is within the operating range
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and the oil pressure is still low,
have the vehicle serviced. Always
follow the maintenance schedule
for changing engine oil.
This light should come on briefly as
the engine is started. If it does not
come on, have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer.
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 might have
some other system problem. See
your dealer.
Low Fuel Warning Light
This light is near the fuel gauge and
comes on briefly when the ignition is
turned on as a check to show it is
working.
It also comes on when the fuel tank
is low on fuel. The light turns off
when fuel is added. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced.
Security Light
The security light should come on
briefly as the engine is started. If it
does not come on, have the vehicleserviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off.
If the light stays on and the engine
does not start, there could be a
problem with the theft-deterrent
system. See
Immobilizer
Operation 041.
High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the
high-beam headlamps are in use.
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0143.

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as possible. SeeEngine Oil0230.
In addition to the engine oil life
system monitoring the oil life,
additional maintenance is
recommended in the Maintenance
Schedule. See Maintenance
Schedule 0307.
The Oil Life display must be reset
after each oil change. It will not
reset itself. Do not reset the Oil Life
display accidentally at any time
other than when the oil has just
been changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil change.
To reset the engine oil life system,
press and hold SEL for several
seconds while the Oil Life display is
active. See Engine Oil Life
System 0235.
Tire Pressure : Displays the
approximate pressures of all four
tires. Tire pressure is displayed in
either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds
per square inch (psi). If the pressure
is low, the value for that tire is
shown in amber. See Tire Pressure
Monitor System 0273 andTire
Pressure Monitor Operation 0274. Best Average Fuel Economy :
Displays the average fuel economy,
the best fuel economy over the
selected distance, and a bar graph
showing instantaneous fuel
economy. Press
pto change the
selected distance.
Fuel Used/Timer : Displays the
approximate liters (L) or
gallons (gal) of fuel that have been
used since last reset. The fuel used
can be reset by pressing and
holding SEL while this display is
active.
This display can also be used as
a timer. To start/stop the timer,
press
pwhile this display is active
and then SEL to start/stop the timer.
The display will show the amount of
time that has passed since the timer
was last reset. To reset the timer to
zero, press and hold SEL or use
p
to access the menu while this
display is active.
ECO Index : Aids the driver in
determining how efficiently they are
driving. This display may also show the
number of cylinders the vehicle is
running on. See
Active Fuel
Management
®0 188.
Speed Limit : Displays sign
information, which comes from a
roadway database in the onboard
navigation.
Engine Hours/Lifetime Revs :
Displays the total number of hours
the engine has run. It also shows
total engine revolutions divided by
10,000.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
{Warning
If the HUD image is too bright,
or too high in your field of view, it
may take you more time to see
things you need to see when it is
dark outside. Be sure to keep the
HUD image dim and placed low in
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aggressive driving, and sharp
cornering. The system could be
overheated. Allow the system to
cool. If this message remains on,
see your dealer for service. The
vehicle is safe to drive, however,
continue to drive with caution.
When this message is displayed,
the vehicle’s handling capabilities
will be reduced during severe
maneuvers. Stability Control will be
affected. See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0199.
SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there is a
problem with the Stability Control
system and the vehicle needs
service. The Stability Control
system light on the instrument
cluster also turns on and a sound
will be heard. See your dealer.
When this message is displayed,
the system is not working. Adjust
your driving accordingly. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0199.
SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM
If this message displays when you
are driving, there is a problem with
the Traction Control System (TCS)
and the vehicle needs service. See
your dealer. When this message is
displayed, the system will not limit
wheel spin. Adjust your driving
accordingly.
The TCS light on the instrument
cluster will also turn on and a sound
will be heard.
When this message is displayed,
the computer controlled systems will
not assist the driver in controlling
the vehicle. Have the system
repaired by your dealer as soon as
possible. Adjust your driving
accordingly. See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0199.
To acknowledge the message, press
the SEL button.
SHOCKS INOPERATIVE
This message displays when a
malfunction is present in the
Magnetic Ride Control system,
which is causing the shocks to be in
their full soft mode. This is a warning to the driver that the vehicle
handling may be affected. Have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer as
soon as possible.
To acknowledge the message, press
the SEL button. The message
reappears every 10 minutes until
this condition changes.
Airbag System Messages
SERVICE AIRBAG
This message displays if there is a
problem with the airbag system. See
your dealer for service.
Security Messages
THEFT ATTEMPTED
This message displays if the vehicle
detects a tamper condition.
Service Vehicle Messages
PROGRAM CLUSTER
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the instrument
cluster. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.

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SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays and a chime
may sound when there may be a
problem with the power steering
system. If this message displays
and a reduction in steering
performance or loss of power
steering assistance is noticed, see
your dealer.
SERVICE REAR AXLE
If there is a problem detected with
the Electronic Limited-Slip
Differential, this message displays.
When displayed, the system is not
operational and driving should be
adjusted accordingly. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service as
soon as possible.
When this message is displayed,
the vehicle’s handling capabilities
will be reduced during severe
maneuvers. Stability Control will be
affected. See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0199.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the vehicle. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
Starting the Vehicle
Messages
PRESS BRAKE TO START
This message is displayed when
attempting to start an automatic
transmission equipped vehicle
without first pressing the brake
pedal.
PRESS CLUTCH TO START
This message is displayed when
attempting to start a manual
transmission equipped vehicle
without first pressing the clutch
pedal.
SERVICE KEYLESS START
SYSTEM
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the pushbutton start
system. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
Tire Messages
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
This message displays if there is a
problem with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire
Pressure Monitor Operation 0274.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays when the
system is learning new tires. See
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0274.
TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD
AIR TO TIRE
This message displays when the
pressure in one or more of the tires
is low.
This message also displays LEFT
FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT
REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate
the location of the low tire.
The low tire pressure warning light
will also come on. See Tire
Pressure Light 0113.

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Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
This message is displayed when the
vehicle speed is greater than the
speed warning speed. See "Speed
Warning" underInstrument
Cluster 098.
SPEED LIMIT SET TO XXX
This message is displayed when the
speed warning is set. See "Speed
Warning" under Instrument
Cluster 098.
Washer Fluid Messages
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD
FLUID
This message may display when the
washer fluid level is low. Fill the
windshield washer reservoir as soon
as possible. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0225 for
the location of the windshield
washer reservoir. Also, see Washer
Fluid 0246.
Window Messages
OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER/
PASSENGER WINDOW
This message is displayed when the
window needs to be reprogrammed.
If the vehicle's battery has been
discharged or disconnected, you
may need to program each front
window for the express-up feature to
work. See Power Windows 045.
Vehicle
Personalization
Use the audio system controls to
access the personalization menus
for customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
Infotainment System Audio
System Controls
To access the
personalization menu:
1. Press SETTINGS on the Home Page on the infotainment
system display.
2. Press the desired feature to display a list of available
options.
3. Press to select the desired feature setting.
4. Press
oBACK on the
faceplate or press the Back
screen button to return to the
previous menu.

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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 142
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 145
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel IlluminationControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Battery Power Protection . . . . . 147
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
There are four positions:
O: Briefly turn to this position to
turn the automatic light control off or
on again. When released, the
control returns to the AUTO
position.
AUTO : Sets the exterior lamps to
automatic mode. AUTO mode turns
the exterior lamps on and off
depending on how much light is
available outside the vehicle.
To override AUTO mode, turn the
control to
O. To reset to AUTO mode, turn the
control to
Oand then release back
to AUTO. Automatic mode also
resets when the vehicle is turned off
and then back on again if the control
is left in the AUTO position.
;: Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
The parking lamp indicator light
comes on and stays on when the
parking lamps are on with the
engine off and the ignition to ACC/
ACCESSORY.
5: Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder
A warning chime will sound if the
exterior lamp control is left on in
either the headlamp or parking lamp
position and the driver door is
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lamps to turn on depends on the
wiper speed. When the wipers are
turned off, the lamps turn off. To
disable, move the exterior lamp
control to
Oor;.
Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning flashers warn
others that you have a problem. The
button is near the center of the
instrument panel.
|:Press to make the front and
rear turn signal lamps flash on and
off. Press again to turn the
flashers off. The hazard warning flashers work
no matter what mode the ignition is
in, even if the ignition is turned off.
When the hazard warning flashers
are on, the turn signals will
not work.
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
An arrow on the instrument cluster
flashes in the direction of the turn or
lane change.
Move the lever all the way up or
down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever until the
arrow starts to flash to signal a lane
change. Hold it there until the lane
change is complete. If the lever is
briefly pressed and released, theturn signal flashes three times.
If more flashes are desired,
continue to hold the lever.
The lever returns to its starting
position when it is released.
If after signaling a turn or lane
change the arrows flash rapidly or
do not come on, a turn signal
indicator light failure may have
occurred.
If a turn signal has failed, the lamp
may need to be replaced. See your
dealer.
Turn Signal on Chime
A chime sounds if the turn signal
has been on for more than 1.2 km
(0.75 mi) of driving.
If you need to leave the turn signal
on for more than 1.2 km (0.75 mi),
turn off the signal and then turn it
back on.