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LF-RF-LR-RR TIRE (If Equipped): On vehicles
equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor, this message
shows the tire pressure for each tire (left front, right
front, left rear and right rear). Pressing the INFO button
will scroll through the tire pressure for each of the
four tires, such as the following:

34 PSI LF TIRE OK or

234 kPa LF TIRE OK
If a tire pressure is below 24 PSI (165 kPa) or above
36 PSI (248 kPa), the message will appear as shown
above except it will show TIRE LOW or TIRE HIGH as
appropriate. If desired, the tire pressure information can
be programmed not to appear when using the INFO
button to scroll through the DIC displays. See ªVehicle
Programming and Personalization Featuresº in
the Index.
If a low or high tire pressure is detected by the system
while driving, a CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message
will appear in the display. If this occurs, press the INFO
button to scroll to the tire(s) with a low or high pressure
condition. See ªDriver Information Center (DIC)
Messagesº in the Index for more information.ENGINE OIL LIFE (Reset): Press the INFO button to
display ENGINE OIL LIFE, then press and hold the
INFO RESET button until 100% ENGINE OIL LIFE is
displayed. (This only needs to be reset after you have
had the oil changed.)
TRANSMISSION FLUID LIFE MONITOR: Under
normal conditions, the rate of deterioration of the
transmission fluid is slow. See the Maintenance
Schedule booklet for proper fluid and change intervals.
To reset the transmission fluid life, press the INFO
button to display TRANS FLUID LIFE, then press and
hold the INFO RESET button until 100% TRANS
FLUID LIFE is displayed. (This only needs to be reset
after you have had the fluid changed.)
ENG/MET: Press this button to display information in
the English (miles) or metric (kilometers) system.

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Driver Information Center (DIC) Messages
These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed
in one of your vehicle's systems. Vehicles that are first
sold in Canada will have a number after each message.
This number helps to identify the problem. You must
then press INFO or INFO RESET to clear the display
screen for further use. However, be sure to take any
message that appears on the display screen seriously
and remember that pressing the INFO or INFO
RESET button will only make the message disappear,
not the problem.
Most messages can be removed from the display by
pressing the INFO or INFO RESET button while the
message is being displayed.
DIC messages can also be displayed in French, German,
Spanish and Japanese. Contact your dealer to have the
language display adjusted for your vehicle.
BATTERY NOT CHARGING
- 7: This message will
appear if the battery is not being charged. Have the
electrical system checked by your dealership at your
earliest convenience.BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
- 27: This message
is displayed when the vehicle has detected that the
battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point.
The battery saver system will start reducing certain
features of the vehicle that you may not be able to
notice. At the point that features are disabled, this
message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying
to save the charge in the battery. Turn off unnecessary
accessories to allow the battery to recharge.
BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH
- 8: This message
shows that the electrical charging system is
overcharging (more than 16 volts). To avoid being
stranded, have the electrical system checked by your
dealership. You can reduce the charging overload by
using the accessories. Turn on the lamps and radio, set
the climate control on AUTO and the fan speed on HI,
and turn the rear window defogger on. You can monitor
battery voltage on the DIC by pressing the INFO button.
The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts when the engine
is running.

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BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW - 6: This message will
appear when the electrical system is charging less than
10.5 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this
message appears immediately after starting, it is possible
that the generator can still recharge the battery. The
battery should recharge while driving but may take a
few hours to do so. Consider using an auxiliary charger
(be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions) to
boost the battery after returning home or to a final
destination. If this message appears while driving or
after starting your vehicle and stays on, have it checked
immediately to determine the cause of this problem.
To help the generator recharge the battery quickly, you
can reduce the load on the electrical system by turning
off the accessories. You can monitor battery voltage on
the DIC by pressing the INFO button. The normal
range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
CHANGE BRAKE PADS
- 125: This message is used
to notify you that the brake pads may have worn down.
A sensor is connected to the brake pads and is triggered
when they wear to a certain point. Have the front and
rear brakes serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.CHANGE ENGINE OIL
- 82: This means that the
life of the engine oil has expired and it should be
changed within 200 miles. See ªEngine Oilº and ªFilter
Recommendationsº in the Maintenance Schedule
booklet. After an oil change, the Oil Life Indicator must
be reset. See ªOil Life Indicator, How to Resetº in
the Index.
CHANGE TRANS FLUID
- 47: This message will
appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid.
See the Maintenance Schedule booklet for the proper
fluid and change intervals.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID
- 37: This message will
display if the ignition is in ON to inform the driver that
the brake fluid level is low. Have the brake system
serviced by a technician as soon as possible. See ªBrake
System Warning Lightº in the Index.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL
- 2: This message
will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant.
Have the cooling system serviced by a technician as
soon as possible.

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PASSENGER DOOR AJAR - 141: The passenger's
door is open or ajar when this message appears.
The ignition must be in ON and the transaxle not in
PARK (P) for this message to display. A chime will
also sound when the vehicle's speed is greater
than 3 mph (4.8 km/h).
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR
- 143: The right
rear door is open or ajar when this message appears.
The ignition must be in ON and the transaxle not in
PARK (P) for this message to display. A chime will
also sound when the vehicle's speed is greater
than 3 mph (4.8 km/h).
SERVICE AC SYSTEM
- 14: This message appears
when the electronic sensors that control the air
conditioning and heating systems are no longer working.
Have the climate control system serviced if you notice a
drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency.
SERVICE AIR BAG
- 83: There is a problem with the
supplemental inflatable restraint (air bag) system when
this message appears. Let only a qualified technician
work on your vehicle. See your dealership for service
at once.SERVICE CHARGING SYS
- 102: This message
will display when a problem with the charging system
has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced at
your dealership.
SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYS
- 106: This message
will display if an electrical problem has occurred within
the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or the ignition
switch. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealership.
SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM
- 101: The Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) has detected a problem within
the fuel system when this message appears. See your
dealership for service.
SERVICE IDLE CONTROL
- 107: A problem with
the idle control has occurred when this message displays.
Take your vehicle to your dealership for service.
SERVICE STABILITY SYS
- 54: If you ever see
the SERVICE STABILITY SYS message, it means
there may be a problem with your stability enhancement
system. If you see this message, try to reset the system
(stop; turn off the engine; then start the engine again).
If the SERVICE STABILITY SYS message still
comes on, it means there is a problem. You should see
your dealer for service. Reduce your speed and drive
accordingly. A single chime will also sound when this
message is displayed.

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TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE - 112: This message
indicates that the transaxle fluid in your vehicle is too
hot. Stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools
down or until this message is removed.
TRUNK OPEN
- 24: This message indicates that the
trunk is open when the ignition is on.
TURN SIGNAL ON
- 20: This message is a reminder,
after driving about a mile, that you have the turn signal
on. A multiple chime will also sound when this message
is displayed.
VEHICLE OVERSPEED
- 52: This message is
displayed when the vehicle speed exceeds a certain limit
as required by some export countries. A continuous
chime will also sound when this message is displayed.
Vehicle Programming and
Personalization Features
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with personalization,
you can program certain features to a preferred setting
for up to two people. If your vehicle does not have
personalization, then some of the features on your
vehicle have been programmed for all drivers.
On all vehicles, certain features such as climate control
settings, radio preset settings, exterior lighting at
unlock, remote lock and unlock confirmation and
automatic door locks have already been programmed
for your convenience. If the vehicle is equipped with
Personalization, then the seat position, steering column
position (if equipped) and the outside mirror positions
can also be programmed. The navigation screen
preferences (if equipped) will remain at the last
set position.

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If your vehicle is equipped with personalization, the
driver's preferences are recalled by pressing the unlock
button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
or by pressing the appropriate memory button ª1º or ª2º
located on the driver's door. Certain features can be
programmed not to recall until the key is placed in the
ignition. To change feature preferences you must enter
FEATURE PROGRAMMING (see below).
Entering FEATURE PROGRAMMING
To begin programming, the ignition must be in ON
and your vehicle in PARK (P). If your vehicle has
memory, you must press the appropriate memory
button ª1º or ª2º, located on the driver's door panel
before programming. Press the INFO button one or
more times until the FEATURE PROGRAMMING
prompt appears on the DIC display. Press the ON/OFF
button to enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING. To exit,
press the INFO RESET button.
Remote Recall Memory (If Equipped)
Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the
previous instructions and then press the down arrow
on the INFO button one or more times until the
REMOTE RECALL MEMORY prompt appears.
To turn the feature on, press the ON/OFF button
until ON is displayed on the DIC. The seat and mirror
memory settings that have been previously programmed
can be recalled by pressing the unlock button on the
RKE transmitter. The steering column will move when
the key is inserted in the ignition and turned to ON.
To turn the feature off, press the ON/OFF button
until OFF is displayed.
Key in Recall (If Equipped)
Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the
previous instructions and then press the down arrow on
the INFO button one or more times until the KEY IN
RECALL prompt appears on the DIC display. To turn
the feature on, press the ON/OFF button until ON
appears. The seat and mirror memory settings that
have been previously programmed will be recalled when
the key is inserted in the ignition. The power steering
column (if equipped) will move when the key is turned
to ON. To turn the feature off, press the ON/OFF button
until OFF appears.

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Horn Sounds at Lock
Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the
previous instructions and then press the down arrow on
the INFO button one or more times until the HORN
SOUNDS AT LOCK prompt appears on the DIC
display. To turn the feature on, press the ON/OFF button
until ON appears. If all the doors are closed, the horn
will sound once when the lock button on the RKE
transmitter is pressed. To turn the feature off, press the
ON/OFF button until OFF appears.
This feature will not work if any door is open.
Exterior Lights at Unlock
This personalization feature enables the driver to
program the exterior lamps to turn on or to remain off
when using the RKE transmitter to unlock the vehicle.
During dark or night conditions, if exterior lighting is
selected, the parking lamps, taillamps, reverse lamps,
high
-beam headlamps, etc. will turn on for about
20 seconds or until a door is opened, the key is turned
out of OFF or the RKE transmitter is used to lock
the vehicle.Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following
the previous instructions and then press the
INFO button one or more times until the FEATURE
PROGRAMMING prompt appears on the DIC display.
Press the ON/OFF button to enter FEATURE
PROGRAMMING. To exit, press the INFO RESET
button. Press the down arrow on the INFO button one
or more times until the EXT LIGHTS AT UNLOCK
prompt appears.
To turn the feature on, press the ON/OFF button until
ON is displayed. To turn the feature off, press the
ON/OFF button until OFF is displayed.
Doors Lock in Gear
Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the
previous instructions and then press the down arrow on
the INFO button one or more times until the DOORS
LOCK IN GEAR prompt appears. This feature will
automatically lock all doors when the vehicle is shifted
out of PARK (P) and all the doors are closed. To turn the
feature on, press ON/OFF until ON is displayed on the
DIC. To turn the feature off, press ON/OFF until OFF
is displayed.

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Oil Life Indicator
This feature lets you know when to change the engine
oil. It's based on the engine oil temperatures and your
driving patterns. To see the display, press the INFO
button several times until ENGINE OIL LIFE appears.
If you see 99% ENGINE OIL LIFE, 99 percent of your
current oil life remains.The DIC may display a CHANGE ENGINE OIL
message. Always keep a written record of the mileage
and date when you changed your oil. For more
information, see the Maintenance Schedule booklet.
If you see CHANGE ENGINE OIL, it means the
oil life is gone and you should change the oil right away.
The system doesn't check how much oil you have,
so you'll still have to check for that. To see how, see
ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
When the oil is changed, you'll need to reset the system.
See ªOil Life Indicator, How to Resetº in the Index.