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Tire Messages
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
If equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays if a part on the
system is not working properly. The
tire pressure light also flashes and
then remains on during the same
ignition cycle. SeeTire Pressure
Light on page 5-28. Several
conditions may cause this message
to appear. See Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation on page 10-62.
If the warning comes on and stays
on, there may be a problem with the
TPMS. See your dealer.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
If equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays when the system
is relearning the tire positions on
your vehicle. The tire positions must
be relearned after rotating the tires
or after replacing a tire or sensor.
See Tire Inspection on page 10-66, Tire Rotation on page 10-61,
Tire
Pressure Monitor System on
page 10-61, and Tire Pressure on
page 10-59.
TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD
AIR TO TIRE
If equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays when the
pressure in one or more of the
vehicle's tires is low. This message
also displays with a vehicle picture
to indicate the location of the low
tire. The low tire pressure warning
light will also come on. See Tire
Pressure Light on page 5-28. You
can receive more than one tire
pressure message at a time. 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 and
Loading Information label. See Tires
on page 10-50, Vehicle Load Limits
on page 9-15, and Tire Pressure on
page 10-59. The DIC also shows
the tire pressure values. See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) on page 5-30 orDriver
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
on page 5-32.
Transmission Messages
4WD OFF
If equipped with four-wheel drive,
this message displays when the
four-wheel-drive system is
temporarily disabled due to an
overheated condition. The vehicle
will run in two-wheel drive when this
message is present. Once the
four-wheel-drive system cools down,
the message turns off and the
four-wheel-drive system returns to
normal operation.
4WD SHIFT IN PROGRESS
This message will display while the
four-wheel-drive system is shifting.
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FOR 4WD LOW SLOW TO XXX
If a four-wheel drive shift into
Four-Wheel Drive Low is requested,
but the vehicle speed is too high,
this message will display until the
correct vehicle speed is reached.
FOR 4WD LOW SHIFT TO
NEUTRAL
If a four-wheel drive shift into
Four-Wheel Drive Low is requested,
and the vehicle speed is correct, but
the transmission is not in
N (Neutral), this message will
display until the transmission is
shifted to N (Neutral).
GRADE BRAKING OFF
This message displays when grade
braking has been disabled with the
Tow/Haul Mode button on the end of
the shift lever. SeeTow/Haul Mode
on page 9-37, Automatic
Transmission on page 9-33, and
Cruise Control on page 9-53.
GRADE BRAKING ON
This message displays when grade
braking has been enabled with the
Tow/Haul Mode button on the end of
the shift lever. See Tow/Haul Mode
on page 9-37, Automatic
Transmission on page 9-33, and
Cruise Control on page 9-53.
GRADE BRAKING ACTIVE
This message displays when grade
braking has been activated while
driving on downhill grades. This
message will only appear the first
time the feature is activated in an
ignition cycle. See Tow/Haul Mode
on page 9-37, Automatic
Transmission on page 9-33, and
Cruise Control on page 9-53.
SERVICE 4WD
If the vehicle has four-wheel drive,
this message may display if a
problem occurs with the
four-wheel-drive system. If this
message appears, stop as soon as
possible and turn off the vehicle.
Make sure the key is in the LOCK/ OFF position for at least
one minute, then 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
four-wheel-drive system needs
service. See your dealer.
TO EXIT 4WD LOW SLOW
TO XXX
If a four-wheel drive shift out of
Four-Wheel Drive Low is requested,
but the vehicle speed is too high,
this message will display until the
correct vehicle speed is reached.
TO EXIT 4WD LOW SHIFT TO
NEUTRAL
If a four-wheel drive shift out of
Four-Wheel Drive Low is requested,
and the vehicle speed is correct, but
the transmission is not in
N (Neutral), this message will
display until the transmission is
shifted to N (Neutral).
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TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays and a chime
may sound if the transmission fluid
in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with
the transmission fluid temperature
high can cause damage to the
vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it
idle to allow the transmission to
cool. This message clears and the
chime stops when the fluid
temperature reaches a safe level.
When towing, use Tow/Haul mode
to prevent damage to the engine or
transmission. SeeTow/Haul Mode
on page 9-37.
VEHICLE IN 4WD LOW
This message will display if the
vehicle is driven in Four-Wheel
Drive Low for about 10 minutes
above 72 km/h (45 mph).
Vehicle Reminder
Messages
CHECK TRAILER WIRING
On vehicles with the Integrated
Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system,
this message may display and a
chime may sound when one of the
following conditions exists:
.A trailer with electric brakes
becomes disconnected from the
vehicle.
‐ If the disconnect occurs while
the vehicle is stopped, this
message clears itself after a
short time.
‐ If the disconnect occurs while
the vehicle is moving, this
message stays on until the
ignition is turned off.
.There is a short in the wiring to
the electric trailer brakes.
When this message displays, power
is no longer available to the trailer
brakes. As soon as it is safe to do so,
carefully pull the vehicle over to the
side of the road and turn the ignition
off. Check the wiring connection to
the trailer and turn the ignition back
on. This message clears if the trailer
is reconnected. This message also
clears if you acknowledge it. If this
message still displays, either the
vehicle or the trailer needs service.
See your dealer.
See
“Integrated Trailer Brake
Control System” underTowing
Equipment on page 9-87.
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE
WITH CARE
This message displays when ice
conditions are possible.
TRAILER CONNECTED
On vehicles with the Integrated
Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system,
this message displays briefly when
a trailer with electric or electric over
hydraulic brakes is first connected
to the vehicle.
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This message clears itself after
several seconds. This message also
clears if you acknowledge it. After
this message clears, the TRAILER
GAIN and OUTPUT displays appear
in the DIC.
SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) on page 5-30 orDriver
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
on page 5-32 and“Integrated Trailer
Brake Control System” under
Towing Equipment on page 9-87.
Vehicle Speed Messages
REDUCE SPEED FOR HILL
DESCENT CONTROL
This message displays when
attempting to enable Hill Descent
Control (HDC) when the vehicle
speed is too high. See Hill Descent
Control (HDC) on page 9-52.
Washer Fluid Messages
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD
FLUID
This message displays when the
windshield washer fluid is low. Fill
the windshield washer fluid reservoir
as soon as possible. See Engine
Compartment Overview on
page 10-5 for the location of the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Also, see Washer Fluid on
page 10-27 for more information.
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.
Base Radio Audio System
Controls
MENU:Press the center of the
knob to enter menus and select
menu items. Turn the knob to scroll
through the menus.
oBACK: Press to return to the
previous menu or exit.
Uplevel Radio Audio System
Controls
1. Press the desired feature to
display a list of available
options.
2. Press to select the desired feature setting.
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3. PressoBACK on the faceplate
or the
0screen button to return
to the previous menu or exit.
Turn the vehicle to ON/RUN to
access the Settings menu, then
select SETTINGS from the Home
page on the infotainment system
display.
Personalization Menus
The following list of menu items may
be available:
.Time and Date
.Language [Language]
.Valet Mode
.Radio
.Vehicle
.Bluetooth
.Voice
.Display
.Rear Camera
.Return to Factory Settings
.Software Information Detailed information for each menu
follows.
Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See
Clock on page 5-5.
Language [Language]
Select Language, then select from
the available language(s).
The selected language will display
on the system, and voice
recognition will reflect the selected
language.
Valet Mode
This will lock the infotainment
system, the infotainment controls,
and screen storage location.
To turn Valet Mode on and off, enter
a four-digit code on the keypad.
Press Enter to go to the
confirmation screen. Re-enter the
four-digit code. Press LOCK to lock
the system. Enter the four-digit code
to unlock the system. Press the
Back screen button to go back to
the previous menu.
Radio
Press to display the Radio menu
and the following may display:
.Manage Favorites
.Number of Favorites Shown
.Audible Touch Feedback
.Auto Volume
.Maximum Startup Volume
.Audio Cue Volume
Manage Favorites
This allows favorites to be edited.
See “Manage Favorites” in“Radio
Setup” underHome Page on
page 7-5 or“Manage Favorites” in
“Settings” under“Radio” in the
infotainment manual.
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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.
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 themaximum startup volume, turn the
MENU knob or press + or
−to
increase or decrease.
Audio Cue Volume
This feature sets the volume of
audio files played at system startup
and shutdown.
Select On, then press + or −to
increase or decrease the volume.
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 Max Speed
Auto Fan Max Speed
This feature will set the maximum
auto fan speed.
Select Low, Medium, or High.
Collision/Detection Systems
Select the Collision/Detection
Systems menu and the following
may be displayed:
.Alert Type
.Park Assist
Alert Type
This feature will set crash alerts to
beeps or seat vibrations. This
setting affects all crash alerts
including Forward Collision, Lane
Departure Warning, and Parking
Assist alerts.
Select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat.
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Park Assist
If equipped, this feature can assist
in backing up and parking the
vehicle. SeeAssistance Systems for
Parking or Backing on page 9-56.
Select Off, On, or On with Towbar.
Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following may
display:
.Auto Memory Recall
.Easy Exit Options
.Chime Volume
.Reverse Tilt Mirror
.Auto Mirror Folding
Auto Memory Recall
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off.
Select On orOff.
Easy Exit Options
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off.
Select On or Off. Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the
chime volume level.
Turn the MENU knob or press + or
−
to adjust the volume.
Reverse Tilt Mirror
When on, the driver and/or
passenger mirrors will tilt downward
when the vehicle is shifted to
R (Reverse) to improve visibility of
the ground near the rear wheels.
Select Off, On - Driver and
Passenger, On - Driver, or On -
Passenger.
Auto Mirror Folding
When on, the outside rearview
mirrors will automatically fold or
unfold when the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) lock or unlock button is
pressed and held.
Select Off or On. Lighting
Select and the following may
display:
.Vehicle Locator Lights
.Exit Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights
This feature will flash the exterior
lamps 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.
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Power Door Locks
Select and the following may
display:
.Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
.Auto Door Unlock
.Delayed Door Lock
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
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)
with an automatic transmission or
when the vehicle is turned off with a
manual transmission.
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 cooled seats on
when using remote start on
warm days.
Select Off or On.
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 or On.
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Passive Door Unlock
This allows the selection of what
doors will unlock when using the
button on the driver door to unlock
the vehicle.
Select All Doors or Driver
Door Only.
Passive Door Lock
This feature can be turned on or off,
or can be used to select feedback
when using the button on the driver
door to lock the vehicle. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-3.
Select 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.
Select Off or On.Bluetooth
Select and the following may
display:
.Pair New Device
.Device Management
.Ringtones
.Voice Mail Numbers
Pair New Device
Select to pair a new device. See
“Pairing” in“Infotainment Controls”
under Bluetooth (Voice Recognition
- Base Radio) on page 7-35 or
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base
Connected Radio) on page 7-44 or
Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-29
or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls -
Base Connected Radio) on
page 7-40 orBluetooth
(Infotainment Controls - Base
Radio) on page 7-31 or“Pairing” in
“Infotainment Controls” under
Bluetooth in the infotainment
manual. Device Management
Select to connect to a different
phone source, disconnect a phone,
or delete a phone.
Ringtones
Press to change the ring tone for
the specific phone. The phone does
not need to be connected to change
the ring tones.
Voice Mail Numbers
This feature displays the voice mail
number for all connected phones.
To change the voice mail number,
select EDIT or press the EDIT
button. Type a new number, then
select SAVE or press the SAVE
button.
Voice
Select and the following may
display:
.Prompt Length
.Audio Feedback Speed
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Prompt Length
This feature adjusts the voice
prompt length.
Select Short or Long.
Audio Feedback Speed
This feature adjusts the audio
feedback speed.
Select Slow, Medium, or Fast.
Display
Select and the following may
display:
.Calibrate Touchscreen
.Turn Display Off
Calibrate Touchscreen
Select to calibrate the touchscreen,
then follow the prompts.
Turn Display Off
Select to turn the display off. Press
anywhere on the display area or any
faceplate button to turn the
display on.
Rear Camera
Select and the following may
display:
.Guidance Lines
.Rear Park Assist Symbols
Guidance Lines
Select to turn Off or On. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing on page 9-56.
Rear Park Assist Symbols
Select to turn Off or On. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing on page 9-56.
Return to Factory Settings
Select and the following may
display:
.Restore Vehicle Settings
.Clear All Private Data
.Restore Radio Settings Restore Vehicle Settings
This allows selection of restoring
vehicle settings.
Select Restore or Cancel.
Clear All Private Data
This allows selection to clear all
private information from the vehicle.
Select Delete or Cancel.
Restore Radio Settings
This allows selection to restore
radio settings.
Select Restore or Cancel.
Software Information
Select to view the infotainment
system current software information.