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severe damage. This message
clears when the engine has cooled
to a safe operating temperature.
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the
engine oil needs to be changed.
When the engine oil is changed, be
sure to reset the Oil Life System.
SeeEngine Oil Life System 0291
ii,
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) 0129
iior Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 132
ii,Engine Oil 0289ii, and
Maintenance Schedule 0368ii.
ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays when the
engine oil temperature is too hot.
Stop and allow the vehicle to idle
until it cools down.
OIL PRESSURE LOW— STOP
ENGINE
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 the vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the
vehicle's engine power is reduced.
Reduced engine power can affect
the vehicle's ability to accelerate.
If this message is on, but there is no
reduction in performance, proceed
to your destination. The
performance may be reduced the
next time the vehicle is driven. The
vehicle may be driven at a reduced
speed while this message is on, but
maximum acceleration and speed
may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, the vehicle
should be taken to your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
Fuel System Messages
FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays when the
vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as
soon as possible.
TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message displays when the
fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the
fuel cap.
Key and Lock Messages
NO REMOTE KEY WAS
DETECTED PLACE KEY IN
TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN
START YOUR VEHICLE
This message displays when trying
to start the vehicle if an RKE
transmitter is not detected. The
transmitter battery may be weak.
See
“Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery” underRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 031
ii.

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NO REMOTE DETECTED
This message displays when the
transmitter battery may be weak.
See“Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery” underRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 031
ii.
NO REMOTE DETECTED
PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART
This message displays when
attempting to turn off the vehicle
and the RKE transmitter is no longer
detected. Restarting is allowed
without the RKE transmitter for
five minutes. Press the brake pedal
and ENGINE START/STOP to
restart the vehicle.
NUMBER OF KEYS
PROGRAMMED
This message displays when
programming new keys to the
vehicle.
REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE
This message displays when
leaving the vehicle with the RKE
transmitter still inside.
REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY
This message displays when the
battery in the RKE transmitter needs
to be replaced.
Lamp Messages
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL
ON/OFF
This message is displayed when the
automatic light control has been
turned on or off. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0163
ii.
CHECK XXX TURN
SIGNAL LAMP
When one of the turn signals is out,
this message displays to show
which bulb needs to be replaced.
See Bulb Replacement 0306
iiand
Replacement Bulbs 0310ii.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message is displayed if the
turn signal has been left on. Turn off
the turn signal.
Object Detection System
Messages
24 GHz RADARS OFF
This message displays when driving
in certain areas where there may be
radar interference. Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC), Forward Collision
Alert (FCA), and the Front
Automatic Braking (FAB) System
may not work or may not work as
well. The vehicle does not need
service.
AUTOMATIC COLLISION
PREP OFF
This message displays when the
Front Automatic Braking (FAB)
System has been turned off. See
Front Automatic Braking (FAB)
System 0259
ii.
AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP
REDUCED
This message displays when the
Front Automatic Braking (FAB)
System has been set to the Alert
setting. This setting disables FAB
functions but if the vehicle has

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Turn MENU to highlight, then press
to select.
Scan Music Folder Only
This feature will scan and index
music folders on an MTP device
when connected to the USB port.
Turn MENU to highlight, then press
to select.
Scan All Folder
This feature will scan and index all
folders on a MTP device when
connected to the USB port.
Turn MENU to highlight, then press
to select.
Time and Date
Select Time and Date to adjust the
clock. SeeClock0106ii.
Tone Settings
Select to set the radio tone. See
“Tone Settings” under“Radio
Controls without Touchscreen” in
Operation 0173
ii.
Auto Volume Control
This feature automatically adjusts
the radio volume based on the
speed of the vehicle.
Select the desired value.
Maximum Startup Volume
When the vehicle is started and the
radio volume is greater than this set
level, the volume is adjusted to this
level.
Select the desired value.
Vehicle Settings
Select and the following may
display:
.
Climate and Air Quality
. Comfort and Convenience
. Languages
. Lighting
. Power Door Locks
. Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
. Return to Factory Settings
. Software Information
. Valet Mode
Climate and Air Quality
Select and the following may
display:
.Auto Fan Speed
. Air Quality Sensor
. Auto Defog
. Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Speed
This adjusts the blower level during
automatic operation.
Select Low, Medium, or High.
Air Quality Sensor
This automatically selects
recirculate when certain gases are
detected.
Select Off, Low Sensitivity, or High
Sensitivity.
Auto Defog
This allows the climate control
system to prevent fog on the inside
of the windows. See “Auto Defog”in
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0209
ii.
Select Off or On.

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.Auto Door Unlock
. Delayed Door Lock
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
When on, this feature will keep the
driver door from locking when the
door is open. If Off is selected, the
Delayed Door Lock menu will be
available and the door will lock as
programmed through this menu.
Select Off or On.
Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which of the
doors will automatically unlock when
the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay the
locking of the doors. To override the
delay, press the power door lock
switch on the door.
Select Off or On.Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Select and the following may
display:
. Remote Unlock Light Feedback
. Remote Lock Feedback
. Remote Door Unlock
. Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
. Passive Door Unlock
. Passive Door Lock
. Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps will
flash when unlocking the vehicle
with the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 031
ii.
Select Off or Flash Lights.
Remote Lock Feedback
Select to set which type of feedback
is given when pressing
Qon the
RKE transmitter. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 031
ii. Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights
Only, or Horn Only.
Remote Door Unlock
Select to set which doors will unlock
when pressing
Kon the RKE
transmitter. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 31
ii.
Select Driver Door or All Doors.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
Select to enable or disable which
seat will come on when remote start
is used. See Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats 059
ii.
Select Off, On-Driver and
Passenger, or On-Driver.
Passive Door Unlock
Select to set which doors will unlock
when the RKE transmitter is within
range and using the button on the
outside driver door handle to unlock
the vehicle. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 31
ii.
Select Driver Door Only or All
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Passive Door Lock
This allows passive locking to be
turned on or off and selects
feedback. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 31
ii.
Select Off, On, or On With Horn
Chirp.
Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder
This feature sounds an alert when
the RKE transmitter is left in the
vehicle.
Select Off or On.
Return to Factory Settings
Select to return all vehicle
personalizations to the default
settings.
Select Yes or No.
Software Information
Select to view the radio software
information.
Valet Mode (If Equipped)
This will lock the infotainment
system and steering wheel controls.
It may also limit access to vehicle
storage locations (if equipped).
To enable valet mode: 1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Select Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Select LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or
unlock the system. Press BACK to
go back to the previous menu.
Personalization Menu (Radio
with Touchscreen)
Settings can be made with the
ignition on and the vehicle not
moving.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
{: Press to access the Home
Page Menu.
QorR: Touch to scroll through the
menus or setup items.
0: Touch to exit or return to the
previous screen or menu.
To access the menu:
1. Press
{.
2. Touch Settings.
Touch the menu item to select it.
Each of the menus is detailed in the
following information.
Settings menus and functions may
vary depending on vehicle options.
The following list of menu items may
be available:
. Time and Date
. Language
. Valet Mode
. Teen Driver
. Radio
. Vehicle
. Bluetooth
. Apple CarPlay
. Android Auto

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.Audible Touch Feedback
. Text Scroll
. Tone Settings
. Auto Volume
. Maximum Startup Volume
. Audio Cue
Manage Favorites
This allows favorites to be edited.
See “Manage Favorites” in“Radio
Setup” underHome Page (Radio
with Touchscreen) 0172
iior
“Manage Favorites” in“Settings”
under “Radio” in the infotainment
manual.
Number of Favorites Shown
Press to set the number of favorites
to display.
Select the desired number or select
Auto and the infotainment system
will automatically adjust the number
of favorites shown.
Audible Touch Feedback
This allows Audible Touch
Feedback to be turned on or off.
Select Off or On. Text Scroll
Select to see text scroll on the
screen.
Select Off or On.
Tone Settings
Select to adjust the radio tone. See
Operation
0173
ii.
Auto Volume
This feature adjusts the volume
based on vehicle speed and
ambient noise.
Select Off, Low, Medium-Low,
Medium, Medium-High, or High.
Maximum Startup Volume
This feature sets the maximum
startup volume. If the vehicle is
started and the volume is greater
than this level, the volume is
adjusted to this level. To set the
maximum startup volume, press +
or −to increase or decrease. Audio Cue
If equipped, this feature adjusts the
startup and shutdown sounds. To
adjust the volume, select + or
−to
increase or decrease.
Vehicle
Select and the following may
display:
. Climate and Air Quality
. Collision/Detection Systems
. Comfort and Convenience
. Lighting
. Power Door Locks
. Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Climate and Air Quality
Select and the following may
display:
. Auto Fan Speed
. Auto Defog
. Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Speed
This feature will set the maximum
auto fan speed.

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Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following may
display:
.Auto Memory Recall
. Easy Exit Options
. Chime Volume
. Reverse Tilt Mirror
. Extended Hill Start Assist
Auto Memory Recall
This feature automatically recalls
the current driver ’s previously stored
1 or 2 button positions when
entering the vehicle. See Memory
Seats 058
ii.
Select Off or On.
Easy Exit Options
This feature automatically recalls
the current driver ’s previously stored
exit button position when exiting the
vehicle. See Memory Seats 058
ii.
Select Off or On.
Chime Volume
Select to set the chime volume
level. Select Normal or High.
Reverse Tilt Mirror
When on, both the driver and
passenger outside mirrors will tilt
downward when the vehicle is
shifted to R (Reverse) to improve
visibility of the ground near the rear
wheels. They will return to their
previous driving position when the
vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse)
or the engine is turned off. See
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
047
ii.
Select Off, On - Driver and
Passenger, On - Driver, or On -
Passenger.
Extended Hill Start Assist
This allows the duration of the Hill
Start Assist to be changed. See
“Extended Hill Start Assist (EHSA)”
in Hill Start Assist (HSA) 0240
ii.
Select Extended Hold or
Standard Hold.
Lighting
Select and the following may
display:
. Vehicle Locator Lights .
Exit Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights
This feature will flash the exterior
lamps and allows the headlamps,
parking lamps, taillamps, and most
of the interior lamps to turn on
briefly when
Kon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
pressed to locate the vehicle.
Select Off or On.
Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of how
long the exterior lamps stay on
when leaving the vehicle when it is
dark outside.
Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60
Seconds, or 120 Seconds.
Power Door Locks
Select and the following may
display:
. Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
. Auto Door Unlock
. Delayed Door Lock

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Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
When on, this feature will keep the
driver door from locking when the
door is open. If Off is selected, the
Delayed Door Lock menu will be
available.
Select Off or On.
Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which of the
doors will automatically unlock when
the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay the
locking of the doors. To override the
delay, press the power door lock
switch on the door.
Select Off or On.
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Select and the following may
display:
.Remote Unlock Light Feedback
. Remote Lock Feedback
. Remote Door Unlock .
Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
. Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
. Passive Door Unlock
. Passive Door Lock
. Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps will
flash when unlocking the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter.
Select Off or Flash Lights.
Remote Lock Feedback
This allows selection of what type of
feedback is given when locking the
vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights
Only, or Horn Only.
Remote Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors
will unlock when pressing
Kon the
RKE transmitter.
Select All Doors or Driver Door. Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
If equipped and turned on, this
feature will turn the ventilated seats
on when using remote start on
warm days.
Select Off, On-Driver and
Passenger, or On-Driver.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
If equipped and turned on, this
feature will turn the heated seats on
when using remote start on
cold days.
Select Off, On-Driver and
Passenger, or On-Driver.
Passive Door Unlock
Select to set which doors will unlock
when the RKE transmitter is within
range and using the button on the
outside driver door handle to unlock
the vehicle. See
Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 31ii.
Select Driver Door Only or All
Doors.

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Passive Door Lock
This allows passive locking to be
turned on or off and selects
feedback. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 31
ii.
Select Off, On, or On With Horn
Chirp.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
This feature sounds an alert when
the RKE transmitter is left in the
vehicle.
Select Off or On.
Bluetooth
Select and the following may
display:
. Discoverable
. Device Information
. Device Management
. Change Pairing PIN
. Ringtones
. Sort Order
. Voice Mail Numbers
. Text Message Alerts Discoverable
This allows the system to find a
device.
Select Off or On.
Device Information
See information about the device
name, address, and PIN code.
Device Management
Select to connect to a different
phone source, disconnect a phone,
or delete a phone.
Change Pairing PIN
Select to change the PIN of a
device.
Ringtones
Press to change the ring tone for
the specific phone. The phone does
not need to be connected to change
the ring tones.
Sort Order
Select to change the order of the
contacts list.
Select First/Last or Last/First.
Voice Mail Numbers
This feature displays the voice mail
number for all connected phones.
To change the voice mail number,
select
8or EDIT. Type a new
number, then select SAVE.
Text Message Alerts
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off.
Select Off or On.
Apple CarPlay™
Select and the following may
display:
. Apple CarPlay
. Manage Apple CarPlay Devices
Apple CarPlay
This feature allows Apple devices to
be connected to the infotainment
system through a USB port.
Select Off or On.
Manage Apple CarPlay Devices
Select to manage Apple devices.
Apple CarPlay must be on for this
feature to be accessed.

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Restore Vehicle Settings
This allows selection of restoring
vehicle settings.
Select Continue or Cancel.
Clear All Private Data
Select to clear all private information
from the vehicle.
Select Continue or Cancel.
Restore Radio Settings
This allows selection to restore
radio settings.
Select Continue or Cancel.
Software Information
Select to view the infotainment
system current software information.
Universal Remote
System
SeeRadio Frequency Statement
0 394ii.
Universal Remote System
Programming
If equipped, these buttons are in the
overhead console.
This system can replace up to three
remote control transmitters used to
activate devices such as garage
door openers, security systems, and
home automation devices. These instructions refer to a garage door
opener, but can be used for other
devices.
Do not use the Universal Remote
system with any garage door opener
that does not have the stop and
reverse feature. This includes any
garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1, 1982.
Read these instructions completely
before programming the Universal
Remote system. It may help to have
another person assist with the
programming process.
Keep the original hand-held
transmitter for use in other vehicles
as well as for future programming.
Erase the programming when
vehicle ownership is terminated.
See
“Erasing Universal Remote
System Buttons” later in this
section.
To program a garage door opener,
park outside directly in line with and
facing the garage door opener
receiver. Clear all people and
objects near the garage door.