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•OK Button
Push the OK button to access/select the information
screens or submenu screens of a main menu item. Push
and hold the OK arrow button for one second to reset
displayed/selected features that can be reset.
Oil Change Reset
Oil Change Due
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Due” message will
display in the EVIC for five seconds after a single chime
has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change
interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty
cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval
may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal driving
style. Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position. To
turn off the message temporarily, push and release the
OK
button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the
following procedure.
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully push the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the
OFF/LOCK position.
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Secondary Method Of Navigating To The Oil Life
Screen In The DID And Holding OK
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINESTART/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Push and release the DOWNarrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info.”
3. Push and release the RIGHTarrow button to access
the “Oil Life” screen.
4. Push and hold the OKbutton to reset of the Oil Life.
5. Push and release the UParrow button to exit the
screen.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.EVIC Selectable Menu Items
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow buttons until
the desired Selectable Menu icon is highlighted in the
EVIC.
Speedometer
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow button until
the Speedometer Menu item is highlighted in the EVIC.
Push the OKbutton to change the speedometer scale
from mph to km/h (or vice versa).
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow button until
the Vehicle Info Menu item is highlighted in the EVIC.
Push and release the RIGHT/LEFTarrow button to cycle
through the Vehicle Info sub-menus, and follow the
prompts on each screen as needed.
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Stop/Start Menu Item – If Equipped
Push and release theUPorDOWN arrow button until
the Stop/Start menu item is highlighted in the EVIC.
Push and release the RIGHTarrow button to display the
Stop/Start status.
Audio
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow button until
the Audio Menu item is highlighted in the EVIC.
Stored Messages
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow
button until the Messages Menu item is high-
lighted in the EVIC. This feature shows the
number of stored warning messages. Pushing
the RIGHT arrow button will allow you to see what the
stored messages are.
Screen Setup
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow button until
the Screen Setup Menu item is highlighted in the EVIC.
Push and release the OKbutton to enter the sub-menus
and follow the prompts on the screen as needed. The
Screen Setup feature allows you to change what informa-
tion is displayed in the instrument cluster as well as the
location that information is displayed.
Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
Upper Left
• Compass
• Outside Temp (default setting)
• Time
• Range To Empty (RTE)
• Average MPG or L/100 km
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DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)
The Driver Information Display (DID) features a driver-
interactive display that is located in the instrument
cluster.The DID Menu items consist of the following:
•
Speedometer
• Vehicle Info
• Driver Assist
• Fuel Economy
• Trip
• Stop/Start Info — If Equipped
• Audio
• Messages
• Screen Setup
• Speed Warning — If Equipped
Driver Information Display (DID) Location
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•OK Button
Push the OK button to access/select the information
screens or submenu screens of a main menu item. Push
and hold the OK arrow button for one second to reset
displayed/selected features that can be reset.
Oil Change Reset
Oil Change Due
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Due” message will
display in the DID for five seconds after a single chime
has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change
interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty
cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval
may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal driving
style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message temporarily, push and
release the OK button. To reset the oil change indicator
system (after performing the scheduled maintenance),
refer to the following procedure.
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE
START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the
OFF/LOCK position.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
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Stop/Start – If Equipped
Push and release theUPorDOWN arrow button until
the Stop/Start icon is highlighted in the DID. Push and
release the RIGHTarrow button to display the Stop/
Start status.
Audio
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow button until
the Audio Menu displays in the DID.
Stored Messages
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow button until
the Messages Menu item is highlighted in the DID. This
feature shows the number of stored warning messages.
Pushing the RIGHTorLEFT arrow button will allow
you to scroll through the stored messages.
Screen Setup
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow button until
the Screen Setup Menu displays in the DID. Push and
release the OKbutton to enter the submenus. The Screen
Setup feature allows you to change what information is
displayed in the instrument cluster as well as the location
that information is displayed.
1. Upper Left
•Compass
• Outside Temp. (default)
• Time
• Range to Empty
• Average L/100km (or MPG)
• Current L/100km (or MPG)
• Trip A Distance
• Trip B Distance
• None
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•The A/C can be deselected manually without disturb-
ing the mode control selection by pushing the A/C
button.
Air Outlets
The airflow from each of the instrument panel outlets can
be adjusted for direction, and turned on or off to control
airflow.
NOTE: For maximum airflow to the rear, the center
instrument panel outlets can be directed toward the rear
seat passengers.
Economy Mode
If ECONOMY mode is desired, push the A/C button to
turn off the LED indicator and the A/C compressor.
Rotate the temperature control knob to the desired tem-
perature. Also, make sure to select only Panel, Bi-Level or
Floor modes.
Stop/Start System — If Equipped
While in an Autostop, the Climate Controls system may
automatically adjust airflow to maintain cabin comfort.
Customer settings will be maintained upon return to an
engine running condition.
Windshield Wiper De-icer — If Equipped
The windshield wiper de-icer is a heating element lo-
cated at the base of the windshield.
The windshield wiper de-icer operates automatically
once the following conditions are met:
• Activation By Front Defrost
The wiper de-icer activates automatically during a cold
weather manual start with full defrost,and when the
ambient temperature is below 33° F (0.6° C).
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................474
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .475
▫ Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F
Or 30°C) ......................... .475
▫ Extended Park Starting ..................475
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................476
▫ After Starting ....................... .477
 STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ......477
▫ Automatic Mode ..................... .477▫
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop .......................... .478
▫ To Start The Engine While In Autostop
Mode ............................. .479
▫ To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start
System ........................... .481
▫ To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System . .481
▫ System Malfunction ....................481
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .482
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............483
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............484
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Normal Starting
NOTE:Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine
is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
Cycle the ignition switch to the START position and
release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start
within 10 seconds, cycle the ignition switch to the
LOCK/OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat
the “Normal Starting” procedure.
Tip Start Feature
Cycle the ignition switch to START position and release it
as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will
continue to run, but will automatically disengage itself
when the engine is running. If the engine fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If this
occurs, cycle the ignition switch to the OFF position, wait
10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”
procedure.
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or 30°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-
able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
Extended Park Starting
NOTE: Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle
has not been started or driven for at least 30 days.
1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to the battery to ensure a full battery charge during the crank cycle.
2. Cycle the ignition in the START position and release it when the engine starts.
3. If the engine fails to start within ten seconds, cycle the ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, wait five
seconds to allow the starter to cool, then repeat the
Extended Park Starting procedure.
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With Tip Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
Normal Starting, “Extreme Cold WeatherandEx-
tended Park Starting procedures, it may be flooded. To
clear any excess fuel;
1. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it
2. Cycle the ignition to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will
disengage automatically in 10 seconds.
3. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal.
4. Cycle the ignition to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15
seconds before trying again.
After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Stop/Start function is developed to reduce fuel
consumption. The system will stop the engine automati-
cally during a vehicle stop if the required conditions are
met. Releasing the brake pedal or pressing the accelerator
pedal will automatically re-start the engine.
Automatic Mode
The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every normal
customer engine start. At that time, the system will go
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