
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. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealership.
SERVICE IDLE CONTROL ± 107:A problem with the
idle control has occurred when this message displays.
Have your vehicle serviced by your dealership.
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.
SERVICE STEERING ± 127:This message is displayed
when a problem has been detected in the magnetic
speed variable assist steering system. If message
comes on, service is required.SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS ± 84:This message is
displayed to indicate that the suspension system is
not operating properly. To correct this problem, have
your vehicle serviced at your dealership.
SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM ± 34:This message means
there is a problem with the PASS-Key
žIII system. A
fault has been detected in the system which means that
the system is disabled and is not protecting the
vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts, however, you may
want to take your vehicle to your dealer before turning
off the engine.
SERVICE TPM SYSTEM ± 51:When this message is
displayed, the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system
is not working properly. See your dealer for service.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION ± 100:See your dealer
for repair.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON ± 3:This message is
displayed when a non-emissions related powertrain
malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle serviced by
a technician as soon as possible.
SPEED LIMIT TO 90 ± 113:A failure in the suspension
control system has occurred when this message
appears. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
determines the speed to which your vehicle is limited.
Have your vehicle serviced if this message appears.
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STABILITY SYS ENGAGED ± 55:You may see the
STABILITY SYS ENGAGED message on the Driver
Information Center. It means that an advanced,
computer-controlled system has come on to help your
vehicle continue to go in the direction in which you're
steering. This stability enhancement system activates
when the computer senses that your vehicle is just
starting to spin, as it might if you hit a patch of ice or
other slippery spot on the road. When the system is on,
you may hear a noise or feel a vibration in the brake
pedal. This is normal.
When the STABILITY SYS ENGAGED message is on,
you should continue to steer in the direction you
want to go. The system is designed to help you in bad
weather or other difficult driving situations by making
the most of whatever road conditions will permit. If the
STABILITY SYS ENGAGED message comes on,
you'll know that something has caused your vehicle to
start to spin, so you should consider slowing down.
A single chime will also sound when this message is
displayed.
STARTING DISABLED REMOVE KEY ± 33:This
message will appear when the PASS-Key
žIII system
detects that an improper ignition key is being used to try
to start the vehicle. Check the ignition key for damage.
If it is damaged, it may need to be replaced. If it is
not damaged, remove the key and try to start the vehicle
again. If it still does not start, try another ignition key
or see your dealer for service.THEFT ATTEMPTED ± 40:This message is displayed
if the theft system has detected a break-in attempt
while you were away from your vehicle.
TOP SPEED FUEL CUT-OFF ± 111:This message will
appear when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
detects that the maximum speed for your vehicle has
been reached. The speed of your vehicle will surge
as the fuel supply is cut off. Your vehicle's top speed is
based on the top speed rating of the tires. This
ensures that your vehicle stays in a safe operating
range for the tires.
TRACTION ENGAGED ± 91:When your traction
control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION
ENGAGED message will be displayed. Slippery
road conditions may exist if this message is displayed,
so adjust your driving accordingly. This message
will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control
system stops limited wheel spin.
TRACTION OFF ± 89:This message will be displayed
after the traction control system has been turned off
using the TRAC ON/OFF button on the center console.
TRACTION READY ± 90:This message informs
the driver that the traction control system is available.
Pressing the TRAC ON/OFF button on the center
console once turns the traction control system off;
pressing the button again turns the system back on. This
message will automatically disappear from the display
after ®ve seconds.
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Radio with Cassette and CD
(Base Level)
XMŸ Radio Satellite Service
(USA Only)
XMŸ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service
that offers 100 coast to coast channels including
music, news, sports, talk and children's programming.
XMŸ provides digital quality audio and text information,
including song title and artist name. A service fee is
required in order to receive the XMŸ service. For more
information, contact XMŸ at www.xmradio.com or
call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Playing the Radio
PWR (Power):Press this knob to turn the system on
and off.
VOL (Volume):Turn this knob to increase or to
decrease volume.
HR (Hour) or MN (Minute):Display the time with the
ignition off by pressing one of these buttons.
SOURCE:Press this button to select a source, either
cassette or compact disc. The audio source must
be loaded to play. Available loaded sources are shown
on the display. If a source is being used, it will be
underlined on the display. If none of the audio sources
are loaded, NO SOURCE LOADED will appear on
the display. Press this button again or press BAND to
switch back to the radio.
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
TONE:Press and release this button until the desired
tone control (bass, treble or midrange) appears on
the display. The radio keeps separate tone settings for
each band, preset and source.
-LEVEL +:After selecting the desired tone control,
press the plus or minus symbol on this button to select
the desired level.
To save the tone settings for your presets, press and
hold the numbered pushbutton for the desired preset for
more than two seconds until you hear a beep.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
M
(Speaker):Press and release this button until the
desired control (balance or fade) appears on the display.
-LEVEL +:After selecting the desired control, press
the plus or minus symbol on this button to select
the desired level.
PTY (Program Type):This button is inoperable on this
radio, except if your radio is equipped with XMŸ
Satellite Radio Service.
Finding a PTY Station (XMŸ Only)
To select and ®nd a desired PTY perform the following:
1. Press PTY. PTY will be displayed on the screen.
2. Select a category by pressing-LEVEL +.
3. Once the desired category is displayed, press
TUNE/SEEK to select the category and take
you to the category's ®rst station.
4. If you want to go to another station within that
category, press TUNE/SEEK once to display
the category, then press TUNE/SEEK again to go
to another station.
5. If PTY times out and is no longer on the display, go
back to Step 1.
SCAN:You can also scan through the channels within
a category by performing the following:
1. Press PTY. PTY will be displayed on the screen.
2. Select a category by pressing-LEVEL +.
3. Once the desired category is displayed, press
SCAN, and the radio will begin scanning within
your chosen category.
4. Press SCAN again to stop at a particular section.
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XMŸ Radio Messages
Radio Display
Message Condition Action Required
XL (Explicit Language
Channels)XL on the radio display,
after the channel name,
indicates content with
explicit language.These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a
customer's request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
XM Updating Updating encryption
codeThe encryption code in your receiver is being updated, and
no action is required. This process should take no longer
than 30 seconds.
No XM signal Loss of signal Your system is functioning correctly, but you are in a
location that is blocking the XM signal. When you move
into an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM Acquiring channel audio
(after 4 second delay)Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed. This message should
disappear shortly.
Channel Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another
channel.
Channel Unavail Channel no longer
availableThis previously assigned channel is no longer assigned.
Tune to another station. If this station was one of your
presets, you may need to choose another station for that
preset button.
No Artist Info Artist Name/Feature not
availableNo artist information is available at this time on this
channel. Your system is working properly.
No Title Info Song/Program Title not
availableNo song title information is available at this time on this
channel. Your system is working properly.
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XMŸ Radio Messages (cont'd)
Radio Display
Message Condition Action Required
No CAT Info Category Name not
availableNo category information is available at this time on this
channel. Your system is working properly.
Not Found No channel available for
the chosen categoryThere are no channels available for the category you
selected. Your system is working properly.
No Information No Text/Informational
message availableNo text or informational messages are available at this
time on this channel. Your system is working properly.
XM Theftlocked Theft lock active The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been
in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM receivers
cannot be swapped between vehicles. If you receive this
message after having your vehicle serviced, check with the
servicing facility.
XM Radio ID Radio ID label
(channel 0)If you tune to channel 0, you will see this message
alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This
label is needed to activate your service.
Unknown Radio ID not known
(should only be if
hardware failure)If you receive this message when you tune to channel 0,
you may have a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer.
Check XM Receiver Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time,
your receiver may have a fault. Consult with your retail
location.
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XMŸ Radio Satellite Service
(USA Only)
XMŸ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service
that offers 100 coast to coast channels including
music, news, sports, talk and children's programming.
XMŸ provides digital quality audio and text information,
including song title and artist name. A service fee is
required in order to receive the XMŸ service. For more
information, contact XMŸ at www.xmradio.com or
call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Playing the Radio
PWR (Power):Press this knob to turn the system on
and off.
VOL (Volume):Turn this knob to increase or to
decrease volume.
AVC (Automatic Volume Control):With AVC, your
audio system monitors the noise in the vehicle.
Then, AVC adjusts the volume level so that it always
sounds the same to you.To use AVC, press and hold the TONE button until
AUTO VOLUME CONTROL OFF appears on the
display. Then press the LEVEL plus symbol. AUTO
VOLUME CONTROL ON will appear on the display.
AVC VOLUME will appear on the display any time you
adjust the volume while AVC is on. To turn AVC off,
press and hold the TONE button until AUTO VOLUME
CONTROL ON appears on the display. Then press
the LEVEL minus symbol. AUTO VOLUME CONTROL
OFF will appear on the display.
HR (Hour) or MN (Minute):Display the time with the
ignition off by pressing one of these buttons.
SOURCE:Press this button to select a source, either
cassette or compact disc. The audio source must
be loaded to play. Available loaded sources are shown
on the display. If a source is being used, it will be
underlined on the display. If none of the audio sources
are loaded, NO SOURCE LOADED will appear on
the display. Press this button again or press BAND to
switch back to the radio.
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RDS Messages
ALERT!:Alert warns of local or continental U.S.-based
emergencies. When an alert announcement comes
on the current radio station or a related network station,
you will hear it, even if the volume is muted, a
cassette tape or compact disc is playing, or if RDS
mode is turned off. ALERT will appear on the display
when an alert announcement plays. The radio uses TA
volume during these announcements. To increase or
to decrease volume, turn the PWR/VOL knob. TA
VOLUME will appear on the display while the volume is
being adjusted. If the radio tunes to a related network
station for an alert announcement, it will return to
the original station when the announcement is ®nished.
If the cassette tape or compact disc player is playing,
play will stop during the announcement. You will not be
able to turn off alert announcements.TA (Traffic):If TA appears on the display, the tuned
station broadcasts traffic announcements and when
a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station
you will hear it.
If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic
announcements, press this button and the radio
will seek to a station that does. When the radio ®nds a
station that broadcasts tra®ic announcements, it will
stop and TA will be displayed. When a traffic
announcement comes on the tuned radio station you
will hear it. If no station is found, NO TRAFFIC STATION
FOUND will appear on the display.
If TA is on the display you can press the TA button to
turn of the traffic announcements.
Your radio will play the traffic announcement even if the
volume is muted or interrupt the play of a cassette
tape or CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic
announcements.
This function does not apply to XMŸ Satellite Radio
Service.
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