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Climate Controls 209
7. Passenger TemperatureControl
8. Rear Window Defogger
9. Fan Control
10. Recirculation
Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic) : When this
button is pressed, the system
automatically controls the inside
temperature, the air delivery mode,
the air conditioning compressor, and
the fan speed. When AUTO appears
in the display, the system is in full
automatic operation. If any of the
controls are manually adjusted, the
AUTO indicator turns off in the
display.
1. Press the AUTO button, if the AUTO indicator does not
appear on the display.
2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting.
3. Adjust the air outlets as desired.
4. Let the system stabilize for a few minutes. In cold weather, the system will limit
the blower speed until the engine
has warmed up.
Do not cover the solar sensor in the
center of the instrument panel, near
the windshield. See
“Sensors”later
in this section.
The automatic climate control
system may not work as desired if
one or more of the instrument panel
outlets are closed.
Manual Operation
On/Off : Press9to turn the
system on or off.
9(Fan Control) : Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed. The fan
speed appears on the infotainment
display.
Press the AUTO button to return to
full automatic operation.
Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls : The
temperature can be adjusted
separately for the driver and the
passenger. Turn the temperature controls clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the temperature.
The temperature setting between
21 °C (70 °F) and 23 °C (74 °F) is
recommended.
The temperature settings for each
side are shown in the temperature
control knob displays and the
infotainment display. If the
temperature control is past 30 °C
(86 °F), the display shows HI
(hottest). Turning it past 16 °C
(61 °F), shows LO (coolest).
ZONE :
Press to synchronize the
driver and passenger temperatures.
Single-Zone Mode : All zones are
set to the same temperature. “Driver
has control” will be displayed on the
infotainment display. Turn the driver
temperature control to adjust the
system temperature.
Dual-Zone Mode : Allows different
temperatures to be set for the driver
and passenger sides.
Enter Dual-Zone mode by adjusting
the passenger side temperature
when in Single-Zone mode.
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210 Climate Controls
Air Delivery Mode Controls :
Press
Y,),-, or[to change
the current airflow mode. The
current mode selection appears in
the display screen. Changing the
mode cancels the automatic
operation and the system goes into
semi-automatic operation. Press
AUTO to return to full automatic
operation.
Select from the following:
Y(Vent) : Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets and
console outlet.
)(Bi-Level) : Air is divided
between the instrument panel
outlets, console outlet and the floor
outlets. Cooler air is directed to the
upper outlets and warmer air to the
floor outlets.
[(Floor) : Air is directed to the
floor outlets with some air directed
to the outer instrument panel,
windshield, and side window outlets.
-(Defog) : Air is directed to the
windshield, floor and side window
outlets. Use this mode to clear the
windows of fog or moisture and
warm the passengers.
5FRONT (Defrost) : Press to
turn the defrost on or off. The
5
FRONT indicator appears in the
display. A portion of the air is
directed to the windshield and side
window outlets, with some air
directed to the outer instrument
panel outlets.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
Air Conditioning
#(Air Conditioning) : Press to
turn the air conditioning system on
or off. The
#appears on the
infotainment display when the air
conditioning is on. When the air
conditioning is turned off,
#OFF
appears on the infotainment display.
The air conditioning system
removes moisture and heat from
the air. The air conditioning might
automatically turn off during heavy
acceleration, abnormal system
pressure or very cold outside
temperatures.
When
-,h, or5FRONT
is
selected, the air conditioning is
automatically switched on to
improve defogging performance and
remove moisture from the air.
Recirculation
h(Recirculation) : Press to
change the air intake between
recirculated air and outside air.
h
appears on the infotainment display
when recirculation is activated.
The recirculation mode recycles
interior air and is not recommended
for extended use. If it is used for a
long period of time, the system
automatically lets some outside air
into the vehicle for ventilation.
Do not use the recirculation mode if
occupants are smoking.
The recirculation mode cannot be
turned on in defrost mode.
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AUTOhis displayed when the
system is automatically controlling
the combination of outside and
recirculated air for best
performance.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a
warming grid to remove fog or frost
from the rear window. It only works
when the ignition is in ON/RUN.
+REAR (Rear Window
Defogger) : Press to turn the rear
window defogger on or off. The
indicator on the button turns on. The
rear window defogger turns off
automatically if it is left on.
Caution
Using a razor blade or sharp
object on the inside rear window
can damage the antenna or
defogger. Repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Do not stick anything to the rear
window. Heated Mirrors :
If equipped with
heated outside rearview mirrors, the
mirrors heat to help clear fog or frost
from the surface of the mirror when
the rear window defog button is
pressed. See Heated Mirrors 038
ii.
Sensors
The automatic climate control
system uses sensors to maintain
temperatures. The solar sensor is
on the instrument panel near the
windshield, and the outside
temperature sensor is in front of the
radiator.
The solar sensor monitors the solar
radiation when operating in AUTO
mode, adjusting the temperature,
fan speed and air delivery.
The system may also supply cooler
air to the side of the vehicle facing
the sun. The recirculation mode will
also be activated, as necessary.
The outside temperature sensor can
be affected by radiant heat when
the vehicle is not moving. To prevent false temperature
readings, the displayed temperature
will not update at low vehicle
speeds.
If the vehicle has been turned off for
less than four hours, the
temperature at start up will be
recalled from previous operation.
Do not cover the sensors; otherwise
the automatic climate control system
will not work properly.
Remote Start Climate Control
Operation
If equipped with the remote start
feature, when it is activated, the
climate control system will use the
previous settings. See
Remote
Vehicle Start 029
ii.
Regular Operation
Adjusting the Temperature
When the climate control system
has stabilized, adjust the
temperature to a comfortable
setting.
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working, the vehicle may be near a
strong radio antenna signal causing
interference to the Keyless Access
system. SeeRemote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 024
ii.
To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle
must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN and the brake pedal must
be applied.
Stopping the Engine/OFF (No
Indicator Lights) : When the
vehicle is stopped, press the
ENGINE START/STOP button once
to turn the engine off.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), the
ignition will turn off, and Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) will remain
active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0230
ii.
Automatic Transmission
If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the
ignition will return to ACC/
ACCESSORY and display a
message in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See Transmission
Messages 0116
ii. When the vehicle
is shifted into P (Park), the ignition
system will switch to OFF. Manual Transmission
If the vehicle is stationary, the
ignition will turn OFF, and Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) will remain
active. See
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0230
ii.
Do not turn the engine off when the
vehicle is moving. This will cause a
loss of power assist in the brake
and steering systems and disable
the airbags.
If the vehicle must be shut off in an
emergency: 1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the
brakes repeatedly. This may
deplete power assist, requiring
increased brake pedal force.
2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can be done while the
vehicle is moving. After shifting
to N (Neutral), firmly apply the
brakes and steer the vehicle to
a safe location. 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift
to P (Park) with an automatic
transmission, or Neutral with a
manual transmission. Turn the
ignition to OFF.
4. Set the parking brake. See Electric Parking Brake 0240ii.
{Warning
Turning off the vehicle while
moving may cause loss of power
assist in the brake and steering
systems and disable the airbags.
While driving, only shut the
vehicle off in an emergency.
If the vehicle cannot be pulled over,
and must be shut off while driving,
press and hold the ENGINE START/
STOP button for longer than
two seconds, or press twice in
five seconds.
ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber
Indicator Light) : This mode allows
you to use some electrical
accessories when the engine is off.
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pedal applied on vehicles with
a manual transmission. When
the engine begins cranking, let
go of the button.
The idle speed will go down as
the engine gets warm. Do not
race the engine immediately
after starting it.
If the RKE transmitter is not in
the vehicle, if there is
interference, or the RKE
battery is low, a Driver
Information Center (DIC)
message will display. See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0105
iiand Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 24
ii.
Caution
Cranking the engine for long
periods of time, by returning the
ignition to the START position
immediately after cranking has
ended, can overheat and damage
the cranking motor, and drain the
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to let the
cranking motor cool down.
2. If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds,
especially in very cold weather
(below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could
be flooded with too much
gasoline. Try pushing the
accelerator pedal all the way to
the floor and holding it there as
you press ENGINE START/
STOP, for up to a maximum of
15 seconds. Wait at least
15 seconds between each try,
to allow the cranking motor to
cool down. When the engine
starts, let go of the button, and
the accelerator. If the vehicle
starts briefly but then stops
again, do the same thing. This
clears the extra gasoline from
the engine. Do not race the
engine immediately after
starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until
the oil warms up and lubricates
all moving parts.
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
The power windows will operate
when the ignition is in the ON/RUN
or ACC/ACCESSORY positions.
Once the ignition is turned off, RAP
allows the power windows to
continue to operate for up to
10 minutes. If a door is opened
during this time, they will be
deactivated.
The audio system will be
deactivated only if the driver door is
opened.
Shifting Into Park
(Automatic Transmission)
1. Hold the brake pedal down and
set the parking brake.
See Electric Parking Brake
0 240
ii.
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Sport Shift mode can be selected
where maximum responsiveness is
required.
When operated in Sport Shift mode,
the transmission will delay upshifts
and allow earlier downshifts.
Performance Mode
In addition, the transmission can
sense aggressive driving, at which
point it may delay upshifting and
downshift earlier when braking. This
is designed to maximize vehicle
performance. SeeTransmission
Messages 0116
ii
To activate sport shift mode:
1. Move the shift lever to D (Drive).
2. Push the shift lever to the right.
Sport Mode On is displayed on
the DIC.
Do not move the shift lever to
+ (Plus) or −(Minus), otherwise
Active Select mode will be
enabled. 3. To return to Normal Shift mode,
move the shift lever left, to
D (Drive). Sport Mode Off is
displayed on the DIC.
On the bottom of the display, S
appears as long as Sport Shift
mode is selected.
Normal Shift Mode
Normal shift mode is recommended
for normal or freeway driving, as it
provides optimum fuel economy.
When the shift lever is moved to
D (Drive), normal shift mode is
selected.
Manual Mode
Active Select (A/S) Mode
A/S mode allows gears to be
selected manually.
It can also provide engine braking
by selecting the appropriate lower
gear on a steep downhill grade.
To enable A/S mode: 1. Move the shift lever to D (Drive).
2. Push the lever to the right.
3. Shift to the required gear: To shift up a gear, briefly push
the lever forward toward the
+ (Plus) and release it.
To shift down a gear, briefly
pull the lever rearward toward
the−(Minus) and release it.
After changing the gear and
releasing the shift lever, it returns to
the center position on the right side
of the selector.
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On the bottom of the display, M and
the currently selected gear appear
as long as A/S mode is selected.
Alternatively, the paddles can be
used to shift to the required gear:
To shift up a gear, briefly pull the
+ (Plus) paddle toward the steering
wheel and release it.
To shift down a gear, briefly pull the
−(Minus) paddle toward the steering
wheel and release it.
. The transmission will shift to a
selected gear only if the engine
speed is within a suitable range. If not suitable, SHIFT DENIED
will be displayed in the DIC, and
the transmission will not shift
gears. Continuing to hold the
lever in the
−(Minus) position
will select the requested gear as
soon as the vehicle speed
decreases to the allowed speed
for that gear.
. If the engine speed becomes too
low for the currently selected
gear, the transmission will
automatically shift down, even
though A/S mode is still
selected.
. While in A/S mode, 2 (Second)
or 3 (Third) gear starts can be
selected from a standing start.
This is useful for gentle
acceleration on slippery
surfaces.
To disable A/S mode and return to
Normal Shift mode, push the shift
lever to the left, to position D (Drive).
On the bottom of the display, D is
displayed. To disable A/S mode and return to
Sport Shift mode, hold the shift lever
in the + (Plus) position for more than
one second. On the bottom of the
display, S is displayed.
Temporary Active Select
(A/S) Mode
A/S can also be operated from
D (Drive) using the steering wheel
paddles only. With the vehicle in
motion, briefly pulling the + (Plus) or
−
(Minus) steering wheel paddles at
any time will engage Temporary
A/S mode.
In this mode A/S functions as if
activated from Sport mode, except
that the transmission will
automatically exit Temporary A/S
mode to Normal Shift mode if any of
the following conditions are met:
. The vehicle speed drops below
approximately 10 km/h (6 mph).
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One to Four Shift Message
(V8 Only)
When this message comes on, the
vehicle can only be shifted from
1 (First) to 4 (Fourth) instead of
1 (First) to 2 (Second). The message
will display in the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
Complete the shift into 4 (Fourth) to
turn off this feature. This helps to
get the best possible fuel economy.
After shifting to 4 (Fourth), downshift
to a lower gear, if desired.
Caution
Forcing the shift lever into any
gear except 4 (Fourth) when the
1-4 SHIFT message comes on
may damage the transmission.
Shift only from 1 (First) to
4 (Fourth) when the message
comes on.
This message will come on when:
. The engine coolant temperature
is higher than 76 °C (169 °F).
. The vehicle is accelerating from
a stop and going 24 to 31 km/h
(15 to 19 mph).
. The vehicle is at 33% throttle
or less.
Brakes
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
This vehicle has ABS, an advanced
electronic braking system that helps
prevent a braking skid.
When the vehicle begins to drive
away, ABS checks itself.
A momentary motor or clicking noise
might be heard while this test is
going on, and it might even be
noticed that the brake pedal moves
a little. This is normal.
If there is a problem with ABS, this
warning light stays on. See Antilock
Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
0 101
ii.
If driving safely on a wet road and it
becomes necessary to slam on the
brakes and continue braking to
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2. Lift up the EPB switchmomentarily.
The red parking brake status light
will flash and then stay on once the
EPB is fully applied. If the red
parking brake status light flashes
continuously, then the EPB is only
partially applied or there is a
problem with the EPB. A DIC
message will display. Release the
EPB and try to apply it again. If the
light does not come on, or keeps
flashing, have the vehicle serviced.
Do not drive the vehicle if the red
parking brake status light is flashing.
See your dealer. See Electric
Parking Brake Light 0100
ii.
If the amber parking brake warning
light is on, lift up on the EPB switch
and hold it up. Continue to hold the
switch until the red parking brake
status light remains on. If the amber
parking brake warning light remains
on, see your dealer.
If the EPB is applied while the
vehicle is moving, the vehicle will
decelerate as long as the switch is held up. If the switch is held up until
the vehicle comes to a stop, the
EPB will remain applied.
If the EPB fails to apply, the rear
wheels should be blocked to
prevent vehicle movement.
EPB Release
To release the EPB:
1. Place the ignition in the ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN
position.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Push down momentarily on the EPB switch.
The EPB is released when the red
parking brake status light is off.
If the amber parking brake warning
light is on, release the EPB by
pushing down on the EPB switch
and holding it down. Continue to
hold the switch until the red parking
brake status light is off. If either light
stays on after release is attempted,
see your dealer.
Caution
Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system
and cause premature wear or
damage to brake system parts.
Make sure that the parking brake
is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
Automatic EPB Release
The EPB will automatically release if
the vehicle is running, placed into
gear, and an attempt is made to
drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration
when the EPB is applied, to
preserve parking brake lining life.
The EPB can also be used to
prevent roll back for vehicles with a
manual transmission taking off on a
hill. When no roll back is desired, an
applied EPB will allow both feet to
be used for the clutch and
accelerator pedals in preparation for
starting the vehicle moving in the
intended direction. In this case,
there is no need to push the switch
to release the EPB.
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vehicle wheel brakes to assist the
driver in keeping the vehicle on the
intended path.
If cruise control is being used and
traction control or StabiliTrak begins
to limit wheel spin, cruise control will
disengage. Cruise control may be
turned back on when road
conditions allow.
Both systems come on
automatically when the vehicle is
started and begins to move. The
systems may be heard or felt while
they are operating or while
performing diagnostic checks. This
is normal and does not mean there
is a problem with the vehicle.
It is recommended to leave both
systems on for normal driving
conditions, but it may be necessary
to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
SeeIf the Vehicle Is Stuck 0223
iiand “Turning the Systems Off and
On” later in this section.
The indicator light for both systems
is in the instrument cluster. This
light will:
.
Flash when TCS is limiting
wheel spin.
. Flash when StabiliTrak is
activated.
. Turn on and stay on when either
system is not working.
If either system fails to turn on or to
activate, a message displays in the
Driver Information Center (DIC), and
dcomes on and stays on to
indicate that the system is inactive
and is not assisting the driver in
maintaining control. The vehicle is
safe to drive, but driving should be
adjusted accordingly.
If
dcomes on and stays on:
1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Turn the engine off and wait
15 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
Drive the vehicle. If
dcomes on
and stays on, the vehicle may need
more time to diagnose the problem.
If the condition persists, see your
dealer.
Turning the Systems Off
and On
To turn the system off, press the
TCS/StabiliTrak button on the center
console.
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