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Reduced Engine Power Light
The reduced engine power light should come
on briefly as the engine is started. If it does
not come on, have the vehicle serviced by
your dealer.
This light, along with the malfunction
indicator lamp, displays when a noticeable
reduction in the vehicle's performance
occurs.
The vehicle can be driven at a reduced
speed when the reduced engine power light
is on but acceleration and speed might be
reduced. If this light stays on, see your
dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and
repair.
High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the high-beam
headlamps are in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
0 92.
Front Fog Lamp Light
The fog lamp light comes on when the fog
lamps are in use.
The light goes out when the fog lamps are
turned off. See Fog Lamps095 for more
information.
Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the exterior lamps
are in use, except when only the Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) are active. See Exterior
Lamp Controls 092.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise control light is white when the
cruise control is on and ready, and turns
green when the cruise control is set and
active.
The light goes out when the cruise control is
turned off. See Cruise Control0149.
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Hood Ajar Light
This light comes on when the hood is open
or not securely latched. Before driving, check
that the hood is properly closed.
Door Ajar Light
This light comes on when a door is open or
not securely latched. Before driving, check
that all doors are properly closed.
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC displays information about the
vehicle. It also displays warning messages if
a system problem is detected. All messages
appear in the DIC display in the instrument
cluster.
DIC Operation and Displays
On some models, the trip odometer reset
stem is used to operate the DIC. On other
models, the controls for the DIC are on the
turn signal lever.
DIC Buttons
1.SET/CLR: Press to set or clear the menu
item displayed.
2.
w/x: Turn the band to scroll
through the menus. 3.
MENU: Press to display the Trip/Fuel
menu and the Vehicle Information menu.
This button is also used to return to or
exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.
Vehicle Information Menu Items (Base
Level DIC)
Press MENU to view the DIC menu. Some
items display in the upper display area,
some in the lower display area, and others
use both the upper and lower display areas.
Use
w/xto scroll through the menu
items. Not all items are available on every
vehicle. The following is a list of possible
menu items:
.Remaining Oil Life
.Units
.Tire Learn
Remaining Oil Life
This menu is not available while the vehicle
is moving. This display shows an estimate of
the oil's remaining useful life. If 99
:% is
displayed, that means 99% of the current oil
life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low, the
:
% CHANGE message will appear on the
display. The oil should changed as soon as
possible. See Engine Oil0166. In addition to
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the engine oil life system monitoring the oil
life, additional maintenance is
recommended. SeeMaintenance Schedule
0 226.
Remember, the Oil Life display must be
reset after each oil change. It will not reset
itself. Also, be careful not to 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 SET/CLR while the Oil Life
display is active. See Engine Oil Life System
0 168.
Units
This menu is not available while the vehicle
is moving. Press SET/CLR while the unit
display is active and move
w/xto
change units when UNIT SET is displayed.
Press SET/CLR to confirm the setting. Select
1, 2, or 3 for the unit display. 1 is metric
units, 2 is Imperial units, and 3 is US units.
This will change the displays on the cluster
and DIC to the type of measurements
selected. Tire Learn
This display allows for matching of the
TPMS sensors. The display will show a
vehicle with the approximate pressures of all
four tires. Tire pressure is displayed in either
kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per square
inch (psi). See
Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 196 and
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0197.
Trip/Fuel Menu Items (Base Level DIC)
Press MENU until the Trip/Fuel menu is
displayed. Use
w/xto scroll through the
menu items. On some models, use the trip
odometer reset stem to scroll through the
menu. Not all items are available on every
vehicle. The following is a list of possible
menu items:
.Trip Odometer
.Fuel Range
.Average Vehicle Speed
.Instantaneous Fuel Economy
.Average Fuel Economy
.Timer
Trip Odometer
This display shows the current distance
traveled, in either kilometers (km) or
miles (mi), since the last reset for the trip odometer. The trip odometer can be reset to
zero by pressing SET/CLR or pressing and
holding the trip odometer reset stem while
the trip odometer display is showing.
Fuel Range
This display shows the approximate distance
the vehicle can be driven without refueling.
The fuel range estimate is based on an
average of the vehicle's fuel economy over
recent driving history and the amount of
fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Fuel range
cannot be reset.
Average Vehicle Speed
This display shows the average speed of the
vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or
miles per hour (mph). This average is
calculated based on the various vehicle
speeds recorded since the last reset of this
value. The average speed can be reset by
pressing SET/CLR or pressing and holding the
trip odometer reset stem while the Average
Vehicle Speed display is showing.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy
The instantaneous fuel economy display
shows the current fuel economy in liters per
100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per
gallon (mpg). This number reflects only the
approximate fuel economy that the vehicle
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has right now and changes frequently as
driving conditions change. This display
cannot be reset.
Average Fuel Economy
This display shows the approximate average
liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles
per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated
based on the number of L/100 km (mpg)
recorded since the last time this menu item
was reset. This number reflects only the
approximate average fuel economy that the
vehicle has right now, and will change as
driving conditions change. The fuel economy
can be reset by pressing SET/CLR or pressing
and holding the trip odometer reset stem
while the Average Fuel Economy display is
showing.
Timer
Available on some vehicles, this display can
be used as a timer. To start the timer, press
SET/CLR while Timer is displayed. 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 9 hours, 59 minutes, and
59 seconds (9:59:59) after which the displaywill return to zero. To stop the timer, press
SET/CLR briefly while Timer is displayed. To
reset the timer to zero, press and hold
SET/CLR.
Trip/Fuel Menu Items (Uplevel DIC)
Press MENU until the Trip/Fuel menu is
displayed. Use
w/xto scroll through the
menu items. Not all items are available on
every vehicle. The following is a list of
possible menu items:
.Digital Speedometer
.Trip 1
.Trip 2
.Fuel Range
.Instantaneous Fuel Economy
.Average Fuel Economy
.Average Vehicle Speed
.Timer
Digital Speedometer
The digital speedometer, available on some
vehicles, shows how fast the vehicle is
moving in either kilometers per hour (km/h)
or miles per hour (mph). The speedometer
cannot be reset. Trip 1 and Trip 2
This display shows the current distance
traveled, in either kilometers (km) or
miles (mi), since the last reset for the trip
odometer. The trip odometer can be reset to
zero by pressing SET/CLR while the trip
odometer display is showing.
Fuel Range
This display shows the approximate distance
the vehicle can be driven without refueling.
The fuel range estimate is based on an
average of the vehicle's fuel economy over
recent driving history and the amount of
fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Fuel range
cannot be reset.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy
The instantaneous fuel economy display
shows the current fuel economy in liters per
100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per
gallon (mpg). This number reflects only the
approximate fuel economy that the vehicle
has right now and changes frequently as
driving conditions change. Unlike average
economy, this display cannot be reset.
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Average Fuel Economy
This display shows the approximate average
liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles
per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated
based on the number of L/100 km (mpg)
recorded since the last time this menu item
was reset. This number reflects only the
approximate average fuel economy that the
vehicle has right now, and will change as
driving conditions change. The fuel economy
can be reset by pressing SET/CLR while the
Average Fuel Economy display is showing.
Average Vehicle Speed
This display shows the average speed of the
vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or
miles per hour (mph). This average is
calculated based on the various vehicle
speeds recorded since the last reset of this
value. The average speed can be reset by
pressing SET/CLR while the Average Vehicle
Speed display is showing.
Timer
Available on some vehicles, this display can
be used as a timer. To start the timer, press
SET/CLR while Timer is displayed. The
display will show the amount of time that
has passed since the timer was last reset,
not including time the ignition is off. Timewill 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 return to zero. To stop the
timer, press SET/CLR briefly while Timer is
displayed. To reset the timer to zero, press
and hold SET/CLR.
Vehicle Information Menu Items
(Uplevel DIC)
Press MENU on the turn signal lever until
Vehicle Information menu is displayed. Use
w/xto scroll through the following
possible menu items:
.Display Units
.Tire Pressure
.Remaining Oil Life
Display Units
Move
w/xto switch between metric or
US when the Unit display is active. Press
SET/CLR to confirm the setting. This will
change the displays on the cluster and DIC
to either metric or English (US)
measurements. Tire Pressure
The display will show a vehicle with the
approximate pressures of all four tires. Tire
pressure is displayed in either
kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per square
inch (psi). See
Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 196 and
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0197.
Remaining Oil Life
This menu is not available while the vehicle
is moving. This display shows an estimate of
the oil's remaining useful life. If REMAINING
OIL LIFE 99 % is displayed, that means 99%
of the current oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low, the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will
appear on the display. The oil should
changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil
0 166. In addition to the engine oil life
system monitoring the oil life, additional
maintenance is recommended. See
Maintenance Schedule 0226.
Remember, the Oil Life display must be
reset after each oil change. It will not reset
itself. Also, be careful not to 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
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oil change. To reset the engine oil life
system, press SET/CLR while the Oil Life
display is active. SeeEngine Oil Life System
0 168.
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages (Base Level
Cluster)
DIC messages display when the status of the
vehicle has changed and action may be
needed to correct the condition. Multiple
messages appear one after another. All
messages should be taken seriously.
On the base level cluster, vehicle messages
appear as code numbers. Some of these
codes may appear along with the service
vehicle soon light and the owner’s manual
symbol in the DIC display.
2 : No Remote Detected, Press Clutch To
Restart
4 : A/C Off Due to High Engine Temp
5 : Steering Column Is Locked
7 : Turn Steering Wheel, Turn Key Off,
Then On
9 : Turn Steering Wheel, Start Vehicle Again 10 :
Brakes Overheated
15 : Check High Mounted Brake Lamp
16 : Check Brake Lamps
17 : Headlamp Leveling Malfunction —
Contact Service
18 : Left Low Beam Failure
20 : Right Low Beam Failure
21 : Check Left Position Lamp
22 : Check Right Position Lamp
23 : Reversing Lamp Failure
24 : License Plate Lamp Failure
25 : Left Front Turn Indicator Failure
26 : Left Rear Turn Indicator Failure
27 : Right Front Turn Indicator Failure
28 : Right Rear Turn Indicator Failure
35 : Replace Battery In Remote Key
49 : Lane Departure Warning Unavailable
52 : Change Timing Belt –See Owner’s
Manual
53 : Tighten Gas Cap
59 : Open, Then Close Driver Window
65 : Theft Attempted 66 :
Service Theft Alarm
67 : Service Steering Column Lock
68 : Service Power Steering, Drive with Care
77 : Service Front Camera
79 : Engine Oil Low –Add Oil
81 : Service Transmission
84 : Engine Power Is Reduced
88 : Use Transmitter Pocket to Start
89 : Service Vehicle Soon
91 : No Remote Detected
92 : No Remote Detected, Press Brake To
Restart
93 : Press Button Again To Turn Engine Off
94 : Shift to Park
95 : Service Airbag
174 : Low Battery
258 : Park Assist Off
Engine Oil Messages
:% CHANGE
This message displays when the engine oil
needs to be changed. When changing the
engine oil, be sure to reset the Oil Life
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System. SeeEngine Oil Life System 0168,
Engine Oil 0166, and Maintenance Schedule
0 226.
Vehicle Messages (Uplevel
Cluster)
Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the
status of the vehicle or some action that
may be needed to correct a condition.
Multiple messages may appear one after
another.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be acknowledged and
cleared by pressing SET/CLR. The messages
that require immediate action cannot be
cleared until that action is performed.
All messages should be taken seriously;
clearing the message does not correct the
problem.
If a SERVICE message appears, see your
dealer.
Follow the instructions given in the
messages. The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
.Service Messages
.Fluid Levels
.Vehicle Security
.Brakes
.Steering
.Ride Control Systems
.Driver Assistance Systems
.Cruise Control
.Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.Wiper/Washer Systems
.Doors and Windows
.Seat Belts
.Airbag Systems
.Engine and Transmission
.Tire Pressure
.Battery
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the vehicle's
propulsion power is reduced. A reduction in
propulsion power can affect the vehicle's
ability to accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no observed reduction in
performance, proceed to your destination.
Under certain conditions the performance
may be reduced the next time the vehicle is
driven. The vehicle may be driven while this
message is on, but maximum acceleration
and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, or displays repeatedly,
the vehicle should be taken to your dealer
for service as soon as possible.
Under certain operating conditions,
propulsion will be disabled. Try restarting
after the ignition has been off for
30 seconds.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the vehicle speed
has been limited to the speed displayed. The
limited speed is a protection for various
propulsion and vehicle systems, such as
lubrication, thermal, brakes, suspension,
Teen Driver if equipped, or tires.
Vehicle Personalization
The following are all possible vehicle
personalization features. Depending on the
vehicle, some may not be available.
For System and Apps features and functions,
see
Settings 0113.
To access the vehicle personalization menu: 1. Touch the Settings icon on the Home Page of the infotainment display.
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2. Touch Vehicle to display a list ofavailable options.
3. Touch to select the desired feature setting.
4. Touch
9orRto turn a feature off or on.
5. Touch
zto go to the top level of the
Settings menu.
The menu may contain the following:
Vehicle
The menu may contain the following:
Rear Seat Reminder
This allows for a chime and a message when
the rear door has been opened before or
during operation of the vehicle.
Touch Off or On.
Collision / Detection Systems
Touch and the following may display:
.Park Assist
.Forward Collision System
Park Assist
This feature can assist in backing up and
parking the vehicle. See Park Assist0153.
Touch Off or On. Forward Collision System
This setting controls the vehicle response
when detecting a vehicle ahead of you. The
Off setting disables all FCA and AEB
functions. With the Alert and Brake setting,
both FCA and AEB are available. The Alert
setting disables AEB. See
Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) 0155.
Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Comfort and Convenience
Touch and the following may display:
.Chime Volume
.Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the chime
volume level.
Touch the controls on the infotainment
display to adjust the volume.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
When on and the front wiper is on, the rear
wiper will automatically activate when the
vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse).
Touch Off or On.
Lighting
Touch and the following may display:
.Vehicle Locator Lights
.Exit Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights
This feature will flash the exterior lamps and
allows some exterior lamps and most
interior lamps to turn on briefly when
Kon
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
is pressed to locate the vehicle.
Touch 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.
Touch Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds,
or 120 Seconds.
Power Door Locks
Touch and the following may display:
.Open Door Anti Lock Out
.Auto Door Unlock
.Delayed Door Lock
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Open Door Anti Lock Out
When on, this feature will keep the driver
door from locking until the door is closed.
If this feature is turned on, the Delayed
Door Lock menu will not be available.
Touch 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) with an automatic
transmission or when the vehicle is turned
off with a manual transmission.
Touch 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.
Touch Off or On.
Remote Lock, Unlock, and Start
Touch and the following may display:
.Remote Unlock Light Feedback
.Remote Lock Feedback
.Remote Door Unlock
.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
Touch 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.
Touch 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.
Touch All Doors or Driver Door.
Passive Door Unlock
This allows the selection of what doors will
unlock when using the button on the driver
door to unlock the vehicle.
Touch All Doors or Driver Door. Passive Door Lock
This feature specifies if the vehicle will
automatically lock, or lock and alert you
after all the doors are closed, and you walk
away from the vehicle with RKE transmitter.
See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Key Access) 09or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Keyless Access) 011.
Touch Off, On with Horn Chirp, or On.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
This feature sounds an alert when the RKE
transmitter is left in the vehicle. This menu
also enables Remote No Longer in Vehicle
Alert.
Touch Off or On.
Valet Mode
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. Touch Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
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Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is
not burned out, check the fuse. SeeFuses
and Circuit Breakers 0185.
Fog Lamps
If equipped with front fog lamps, the button
is on the outboard side of the instrument
panel.
#:Press to turn the front fog lamps on or
off. An indicator light on the instrument
cluster comes on when the fog lamps
are on.
The fog lamps come on together with the
parking lamps.
If the high-beam headlamps are turned on,
the fog lamps will turn off. If the high-beam
headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will
turn back on again. Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog
lamps.
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control
This feature controls the brightness of the
instrument panel controls and infotainment
display screen. The thumbwheel is to the
left of the steering column on the
instrument panel.
D:
Move the thumbwheel up or down to
brighten or dim the instrument panel
controls and infotainment display screen.
Courtesy Lamps
The courtesy lamps come on when any door
is opened and the dome lamp is in the
H
position.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the headliner
above the front seats.
(: Press to turn the lamps off, even when
a door is open.
H: When the button is returned to the
middle position, the lamps turn on
automatically when a door is opened.
': Press to turn on the dome lamps.