On vehicles equipped with a message center,“ENGINE FAILSAFE
MODE”will be displayed, refer toMessage Centerin theDriver
Controlschapter.
Brake system warning light:To confirm the brake system warning
light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is
turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a
position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when
the ignition is turned to the ON position.
Base with and without
Tachometer instrument cluster
Mid and Luxury instrument
cluster
If the brake system warning light
does not illuminate at this time,
seek service immediately from your
dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low
brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately
by your servicing dealership.
Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is
dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may
occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle
checked by your dealer immediately.
Anti-lock brake system:If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected, have the system
serviced immediately. Normal
braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is
illuminated.
Air bag readiness:If this light fails
to illuminate when ignition is turned
to ON, continues to flash or remains
on, have the system serviced
!
BRAKE
P!
BRAKE
ABS
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High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
MINI MESSAGE CENTER WARNING DISPLAYS (IF EQUIPPED)
Door ajar:Displays when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door is open.
Low fuel:Displays when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Check fuel cap:Displays when the
fuel cap may not be properly
installed. Continued driving with
this display on may cause the
Service engine soon warning light to
come on. Refer toFuel filler capin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
Check gauge:Displays when any of
the following conditions has
occurred:
•The engine coolant temperature
is high.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The fuel gauge is at or near empty.
Trans Fault:Displays when a
transmission problem has been
detected and shifting may be
restricted. If the light remains on,
have the system serviced
immediately.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.
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Odometer:Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle.
•With Mini Message Center
•With Full Message Center
Refer to Message Center in the
Drivers Controls chapter on how to
switch the display from Metric to
English.
Trip odometer:Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys.
•With Mini Message Center
Press and release the button on top
of the cluster to toggle between
odometer and trip odometer display.
•With Full Message Center
Press and release the message
center INFO button until TRIP
mode appears in the display. Press
the RESET button to reset.
Tachometer (if equipped):
Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute. Driving with
your tachometer pointer
continuously at the top of the scale
may damage the engine.
Battery voltage gauge:Indicates
the battery voltage when the
ignition is in the ON position. If the
pointer moves and stays outside the
normal operating range (as
indicated by arrows), have the
vehicle’s electrical system checked
as soon as possible.
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Setting the clock:Press until HR or Mn is displayed.
Press
//SEEKto adjust the hours/minutes.
3.Seek:Press to access the
next/previous strong station.
4.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns.
5.AM/FM:Press to select AM/FM
frequency band.
6.ON/OFF/Volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease
volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a
“nominal”listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.
7.CLK (Clock):Press CLK to
toggle between displaying the radio
frequency and the clock setting.
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Fade:Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.
Use
//SEEK, SEEK.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume automatically changes slightly
with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 .
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto turn on/off.
When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system
will store the last one in the remaining presets.
Setting the clock:Press until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed. Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust the
hours/minutes.
4.Aux:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no
auxiliary sources are available, NO
AUX AUDIO will be displayed.
5.Seek:Press to access the next
strong station or track.
6.Text:This control currently not
supported.
7.Shuffle:Press to play tracks in
random order on the selected CD.
8.Compress (Compression):In
CD mode, brings soft and loud CD
passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
9.Repeat:Press to repeat the
current CD track.
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Balance:Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.
Use
//SEEK, SEEK.
Fade:Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.
Use
//SEEK, SEEK.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume automatically changes slightly
with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 .
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto turn on/off.
When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system
will store the last one in the remaining presets.
Setting the clock:Press until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed. Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust the
hours/minutes.
5.Aux:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no
auxiliary sources are available, NO
AUX AUDIO will be displayed.
6.Tape eject:Press to eject a tape.
7.Text:This control currently not
supported.
8.Shuffle:Press to play CD tracks
in random order on the selected CD.
9.Compress (Compression):In
CD mode, brings soft and loud CD
passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
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Treble:Press to adjust the treble setting. Use//SEEK,
SEEK
.
Bass:Press to adjust the bass setting. Use
//SEEK,
SEEK
.
Balance:Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.
Use
//SEEK, SEEK.
Fade:Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.
Use
//SEEK, SEEK.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume automatically changes slightly
with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust.
Ambiance(Available on Audiophile radios only): This feature gives the
feeling of“being there”to your music, creating increased clarity as well
as an open and spacious feel to the music. Use
//SEEK,
SEEK
to turn on/off. Turn the volume control to increase/decrease
the level of ambiance.
Occupancy mode:(Available on Audiophile radios only):
Use
//SEEK, SEEKselect and optimize sound for ALL
SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 .
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto turn on/off.
When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system
will store the last one in the remaining presets.
Setting the clock:Press until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed. Press
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust the
hours/minutes.
RDS(Available on Audiophile radios only): Allows you to search
RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: Classic,
Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies, R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40. RDS (only
available in FM mode) must be activated to access the Traffic, Find and
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Show functions.
To activate, press and hold MENU until TRAFFIC appears in the display.
This indicates RDS is active. Press MENU consecutively to scroll through
Traffic, Find, Show or RDS ON. Use
SEEK, SEEKto
activate/deactivate the functions. To deactivate RDS, scroll to RDS ON
and press
SEEK, SEEKso the display reads RDS OFF. When
RDS is Off, you will not be able to access Traffic, Find or Show
functions.
Traffic(Available on Audiophile radios only): Allows you to hear traffic
broadcasts. Use
/to turn on/off, then useSEEK, SEEKor
SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it is broadcasting
RDS data).Traffic information is not available in most U.S. markets.
Find:Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for the desired music
category. Use
/to find the desired program type, then use
SEEK, SEEKor SCAN to begin the search.
Show:Allows you to display the name of the radio station or program
type. Use
//SEEK, SEEKto show type, name or none.
4.Aux:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no
auxiliary sources are available, NO
AUX AUDIO will be displayed.
5.Seek:Press to access the next
strong station or track.
6.Text:This control currently not
supported.
7.Shuffle:Press to play tracks in
random order on the selected CD.
8.Compress (Compression):In
CD mode, brings soft and loud CD
passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
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