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AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON
This message displays when the automatic
headlamps are turned on. This message clears
itself after 10 seconds.
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the system detects
that the battery voltage is dropping below expected
levels. The battery saver system starts reducing
certain features of the vehicle that you may be able
to notice. At the point that the features are disabled,
this message is displayed. It means that the vehicle
is trying to save the charge in the battery.
Turn off all unnecessary accessories to allow
the battery to recharge.
The normal battery voltage range is
11.5 to 15.5 volts.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the engine oil needs
to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be
sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message. SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 400
for information on how to reset the message.
SeeEngine Oil on page 397andScheduled
Maintenance on page 502for more information.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
This message displays when the pressure in
one or more of the vehicle’s tires need to
be checked. This message also displays LEFT
FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or
RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire needs to be
checked. You can receive more than one tire
pressure message at a time. To read the other
messages that may have been sent at the
same time, press the set/reset button or the trip
odometer reset stem. If a tire pressure message
appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can.
Have the tire pressures checked and set to those
shown on the Tire Loading Information label.
SeeTires on page 435,Loading Your Vehicle
on page 361, andInflation - Tire Pressure
on page 442. The DIC display also shows the
tire pressure values for the front and rear tires by
pressing the vehicle information button. See
“DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons)”
earlier in this section. If the tire pressure is
low, the low tire pressure warning light comes on.
SeeTire Pressure Light on page 225.
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HEATED WASH (Washer)
FLUID SYSTEM OFF
If your vehicle has this feature, this message
displays when you manually turn off the heated
windshield washer uid system or when the
system automatically turns off. See “Heated
Windshield Washer” underWindshield Washer
on page 177for more information. This message
clears itself after 10 seconds.
HEATING WASH (Washer)
FLUID WASH (Washer)
WIPES PENDING
If your vehicle has this feature, this message
displays when you turn on the heated windshield
washer uid system. See “Heated Windshield
Washer” underWindshield Washer on page 177
for more information.
HOOD OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if the
hood is not fully closed. Stop and turn off the
vehicle, check the hood for obstructions, and close
the hood again. Check to see if the message
still appears on the DIC.
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE
This message displays when the outside air
temperature is cold enough to create icy road
conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly.
LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if the
driver’s side rear door is not fully closed and
the vehicle is in a drive gear. 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.
LIFTGATE OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if
the liftgate is open while the ignition is in ON.
Turn off the vehicle and check the liftgate.
Restart the vehicle and check for the message
on the DIC display.
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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 397for 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/retailer.
SeeEngine Oil on page 397.
PARK ASSIST OFF
If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) system, after the vehicle has
been started and shifted out of PARK (P),
this message displays to remind the driver
that the URPA system has been turned off.Press the set/reset button or the trip odometer
reset stem to acknowledge this message and
clear it from the DIC display. To turn the URPA
system back on, seeUltrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) on page 194.
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if
the passenger’s door is not fully closed and
the vehicle is in a drive gear. 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.
REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays while you are matching
a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to
your vehicle. See “Matching Transmitter(s) to
Your Vehicle” underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 100andDIC
Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) on
page 233orDIC Operation and Displays (Without
DIC Buttons) on page 239for more information.
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REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
This message displays if a Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter battery is low. The battery
needs to be replaced in the transmitter. See
“Battery Replacement” underRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 100.
RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if the
passenger’s side rear door is not fully closed
and the vehicle is in a drive gear. 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.
SERVICE A/C (Air Conditioning)
SYSTEM
This message displays when the electronic
sensors that control the air conditioning and
heating systems are no longer working. Have
the climate control system serviced by your
dealer/retailer if you notice a drop in heating
and air conditioning efficiency.
SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays if there is a problem with
the airbag system. Have your dealer/retailer
inspect the system for problems. SeeAirbag
Readiness Light on page 217andAirbag System
on page 76for more information.
SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE
If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
system, this message displays if there is a problem
with this system. If this message appears, stop
as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle.
Restart the vehicle after 30 seconds and check for
the message on the DIC display. If the message
is still displayed or appears again when you
begin driving, the AWD system needs service.
See your dealer/retailer.
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SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING
SYSTEM
On some vehicles, 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 220.
Driving with this problem could drain the battery.
Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Have
the electrical system checked as soon as possible.
See your dealer/retailer.
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This message displays along with the brake
system warning light if there is a problem with
the brake system. SeeBrake System Warning
Light on page 222. 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 as soon as possible.
See your dealer/retailer.
SERVICE PARK ASSIST
If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) system, this message displays
if there is a problem with the URPA system.
Do not use this system to help you park. See
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on
page 194for more information. See your
dealer/retailer for service.
SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays when a problem is
detected with the power steering system. When
this message is displayed, you may notice that
the effort required to steer the vehicle increases
or feels heavier, but you will still be able to
steer the vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced
by your dealer/retailer immediately.
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SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there is a problem with
the StabiliTrak®system. If this message appears,
try to reset the system. Stop; turn off the engine
for at least 15 seconds; then start the engine
again. If this message still comes on, it means
there is a problem. See your dealer/retailer
for service. The vehicle is safe to drive, however,
you do not have the benet of StabiliTrak
®,
so reduce your speed and drive accordingly.
SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
This message displays when there is a problem
with the theft-deterrent system. The vehicle may
or may not restart so you may want to take
the vehicle to your dealer/retailer before turning
off the engine. SeePASS-Key
®III+ Operation
on page 121for more information.
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM
This message displays if a part on the Tire
Pressure Monitor (TPM) system is not working
properly. If you drive your vehicle while any of
the four sensors are missing or inoperable,
the warning comes on in about 20 minutes.
A sensor would be missing, for example, if you
put different wheels on your vehicle without
transferring the sensors. If the warning comes on
and stays on, there may be a problem with the
TPM. See your dealer/retailer.
SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL
This message displays when there is a problem
with the Traction Control System (TCS). When
this message is displayed, the system will not limit
wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. See
your dealer/retailer for service. SeeStabiliTrak
®
System on page 337for more information.
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Playing a CD(s) (Six-Disc CD Player)
LOAD^:Press this button to load CDs into the
CD player. This CD player holds up to six CDs.
To insert one CD, do the following:
1. Press and release the load button.
2. Wait for the message to insert the disc.
3. Load a CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot,
label side up. The player pulls the CD in.
To insert multiple CDs, do the following:
1. Press and hold the load button for
two seconds. A beep sounds and
Load All Discs displays.
2. Follow the displayed instruction on when to
insert the discs. The CD player takes up to
six CDs.
3. Press the Load button again to cancel
loading more CDs.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
playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected
audio source.
When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol displays.
As each new track starts to play, the track number
displays.
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 does not play properly. If the
surface of the CD is soiled, seeCare of Your CDs
and DVDs on page 328for more information.
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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 playing
where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio
source. The CD is controlled by the buttons
on the radio faceplate or by the RSA unit. See
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) on page 322for more
information. The DVD/CD decks, (upper slot is the
DVD deck and the lower slot is the CD deck) of
the radio are compatible with most audio CDs,
CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3s.
When a CD is inserted, the text label DVD or CD
symbol appears on the left side of the radio
display. As each new track starts to play, the
track number displays.
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, orscratched, the CD does not play properly. If the
surface of the CD is soiled, seeCare of Your CDs
and DVDs on page 328for more information.
If there is no apparent damage, try a known
good CD.
Notice:If a label is added to a CD, or more
than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time,
or an attempt is made to play scratched or
damaged CDs, the CD player could be
damaged. While 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.
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.
If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in
this section.
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O(Power):Press this knob to turn the radio on
or off. Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the volume. Press and hold
the knob for more than two seconds to turn off the
entire radio and Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
system and to start the parental control feature.
Parental control prevents the rear seat occupant
from operating the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system
or remote control.
A lock symbol appears next to the clock display.
The parental control feature remains on until
you press and hold this button for more than
two seconds again, or until the driver turns the
ignition off and exits the vehicle.
f(Tune):Turn this knob to change tracks on
a CD or DVD, to manually tune a radio station,
or to change clock or date settings, while in
the clock or date setting mode. See the information
given earlier in this section specic to the radio,
CD, and the DVD. Also, seeSetting the Time
on page 266, for setting the clock and date.
©SEEK (Previous Track/Chapter):Press this
button to return to the start of the current track
or chapter. Press this button again to go to
the previous track or chapter. This button might
not work when the DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
SEEK
¨(Next Track/Chapter):Press this button
to go to the next track or chapter. This button
might not work when the DVD is playing the
copyright information or the previews.
sREV (Reverse):Press this button to quickly
reverse the CD or DVD, at ve times the normal
speed. The radio displays the elapsed time while in
fast reverse. To stop fast reversing, press this
button again. This button might not work when the
DVD is playing the copyright information or the
previews.
\FWD (Fast Forward):Press this button to
fast forward the CD or DVD. The radio displays the
elapsed time and fast forwards ve times the
normal speed. To stop fast forwarding, press this
button again. This button might not work when
the DVD is playing the copyright information or the
previews.
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Z(Eject):Press this button to eject a CD or
DVD. If a CD or DVD is ejected, but not removed,
the player automatically pulls it back in after
15 seconds.
If loading and reading of a CD cannot be
completed, because of an unknown format, etc.,
and the disc fails to eject, press and hold the
CD eject button for more than ve seconds to
force the disc to eject.
DVD-V (Video) Display Buttons
Once a DVD-V is inserted, the radio display menu
shows several tag options for DVD playing.
Press the pushbuttons located under any desired
tag option during DVD playback. See the tag
options listed below for more information.
The rear seat passenger can navigate the DVD-V
menus and controls through the remote control.
See “Remote Control”, underRear Seat
Entertainment System on page 311for more
information. The Video Screen automatically
turns on when the DVD-V is inserted into the
DVD slot.
r/j(Play/Pause):Press either the play or
pause icon displayed on the radio system,
to toggle between pausing or restarting playback
of a DVD. If the forward arrow is showing on
display, the system is in pause mode. If the pause
icon is showing on display, the system is in
playback mode. If the DVD screen is off, press
the play button to turn the screen on.
Some DVDs begin playing after the previews have
nished, although there could be a delay of up
to 30 seconds. If the DVD does not begin playing
the movie automatically, press the pushbutton
located under the play/pause symbol tag displayed
on the radio. If the DVD still does not play, refer
to the on-screen instructions, if available.
c(Stop):Press this button to stop playing,
rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD.
r(Enter):Press this button to select the
choices that are highlighted in any menu.
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