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System WarningsSystem warnings alert you to possible problems or
malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems.
There are 23 warning messages which can be
displayed by the Message Center to show the status
of the monitored systems. When a warning occurs,
the warning message is displayed and a tone
sounds. The warning message will appear at a
brighter level if the instrument panel is dimmed.
In the event of a multiple warning situation, the
M/C will cycle the display to show all warnings by
displaying each warning message for 4 seconds.Using the message center while a warning
is activeIf you want to display the operator selectable
features of the M/C while a warning is displayed,
the warning message may be removed from the
M/C display by pressing the RESET control. The
M/C will display the last selected feature if thereare not more warning messages. This allows you to
use the full functionality of the M/C after you
acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET
control and clearing the warning message. The
DOOR AJAR warning cannot be reset.
Warning messages which have been reset are
divided into two categories. They will reappear on
the display in 10 minutes from the reset or they
will not reappear until an ignition key OFF-ON
cycle. This reappearing of warning messages is a
reminder that these warning conditions still exist
within the vehicle. Warnings may be repeatedly
reset. All warning messages will reappear after an
entire SYSTEM CHECK sequence has been
completed.
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32The following is a list of warning messages and
their associated reset category:
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AIR RIDE SWITCH OFFÐ This warning message
is displayed when the AIR SUSPENSION SERVICE
SWITCH is in the OFF position. The air suspension
service switch is located in the vehicle trunk in the
jack stowage area on the left side. For more
information refer to theAir Suspensionsection in
theDrivingchapter.
CHECK AIR RIDE SYSTEMÐ This warning
message is displayed when the Air Suspension
System is not operating properly. If this warning
message is displayed while driving, pull off the road
as soon as safely possible. If the vehicle is loaded
beyond the recommended maximum payload, the
ªCHECK AIR RIDE SYSTEMº message may be
displayed. This is a normal condition if the vehicle
is overloaded. To correct this condition, remove or
redistribute the payload per the recommended
maximum requirements. Turn the ignition switch
from ON to OFF to ON again. If the warning
message reappears, turn the Air Suspension Service
Switch (located in the vehicle trunk in the jackstowage area on the left side) OFF and contact your
dealer for service as soon as safely possible. For
further information refer to theAir Suspension
section in theDrivingchapter.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE
REQUIREDÐ This warning message is displayed
when the engine oil life remaining is 5% or less.
When Oil Life Left is between 5% and 0%, the
ªCHANGE OIL SOONº message will be displayed.
When Oil Life Left reaches 0%, the ªOIL CHANGE
REQUIREDº message will be displayed.
An oil change is required whenever indicated by
the Message Center. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED
ENGINE OILS (seeEngine Oilin the Index).
The Message Center will tell you the percent of oil
left during System Check. This percentage is based
on your driving history and the time since your last
oil change. In order to ensure accurate oil life left
indications, you should only perform the following
OIL CHANGE RESET Procedure after you have the
oil changed.
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38OIL CHANGE RESET PROCEDURE Ð This
procedure allows you to reset the oil monitoring
system to 100% (or your Personalized Oil Reset
Percentage) after each oil change.
1. Press the VEHICLE SETTINGS control until the
ªOIL CHANGE RESETº display appears.
2. Then press the RESET switch and hold it for 5
seconds while the display counts down to
trigger an oil change reset.
3. After a successful reset the Message Center will
display ªOIL LIFE RESET TO 100%º. If you
have established a Personalized Oil Reset
Percentage, the display will show that
percentage instead of 100%. To ensure accurate
oil life indicators, perform this reset procedure
only after an oil change. For more information
on Personalized Oil Reset Percentage see the
section onPersonalized Oil Reset Percentage.GEAR DISPLAY DATA ERRÐ This warning
message is displayed when the data used to provide
the redundant gear selection display on the
Instrument Cluster is missing or invalid. In this
case, the Instrument cluster redundant gear
selection display is turned off. The driver should use
the mechanical position indication on the center
console gear selector as temporary indication. If this
warning stays on, contact your dealer for service as
soon as safely possible.
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40Factors Affecting Compass AccuracyMagnetic mounted devices (antennas, racks, etc.)
should not be located on the front third of the
vehicle roof. Placement of these devices near the
compass will cause the compass to be inaccurate. If
these devices are used, for improved accuracy,
recalibrate the compass with the device(s) installed.
Driving near power lines or large iron or steel
structures can temporarily change the compass
heading. Demagnetize the vehicle and recalibrate
the compass if it remains inaccurate after driving
near such objects.Compass AdjustmentsPress and hold the COMPASS control, then press
the RESET control. Next, release both controls. The
display will show the ªCompass Menuº (Figure 1).
The letters on the left side of the arrows indicate
the control to press to perform the adjustment
indicated on the right side of the arrows, as shown
in Figure 1.Figure 1 Ð Compass Menu Mode
To abort this ªcompass menuº or any compass
variation adjustment menu, press any control other
than RESET or FUEL ECONOMY.Variation AdjustmentThe variation adjustment is only needed if you
travel outside your current zone (see Fig. 2). The
following describes the method available for setting
the variation adjustment:
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Set zone variation adjustment1. Press and hold the COMPASS control, press the
RESET control. Next, release both controls. The
display will show:
2. Press the ENGLISH/METRIC control to enter
the Set Zone mode. The display will now
show:NOTE:The display shows ª##º (where ## is a
number from 1-15) when called up, which is the
zone stored internally in the compass computer.
3. Determine which zone of the country you are
in by referring to the zone map shown in
Figure 2.
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424. Press the RESET control until the number
shown in the display is the correct number for
the zone you are in. When the zone number
reaches 15, pressing the RESET control will set
the zone number to 1.
5. Press the COMPASS control to complete the
zone setting. (To exit this mode without setting
a zone, press any control other than RESET
and COMPASS). The M/C may now display:for a few seconds, and then it will return to the
normal compass heading mode. The zone setting
procedure is now complete.Figure 2 Ð Zone map
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Calibration Procedure1. Find an open, level area free from steel
structures and high voltage lines. An empty,
level parking lot is recommended.
2. Press and hold the COMPASS control, then
press the RESET control. Next, release both
controls. The display will show:
3. Press the RESET control to enter the
Calibration mode. The display will show:4. Slowly drive the vehicle at less than 3
mph/5 km/h in a circle, taking at least 20
seconds to complete one circle, until the
display shows a direction instead of the
ªCIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALº message. This
should occur within 3 circles.
5. The compass is now calibrated.
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