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Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Odometer:Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle.
•Standard instrument cluster
•Optional instrument cluster
Trip odometer:Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys.
To reset, depress the RESET control. To switch the display from Trip A
to the Trip B, depress the A/B control.
•Standard instrument cluster
•Optional instrument cluster
Tachometer:Indicates the engine
speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of
the scale may damage the engine.
Fuel gauge:Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignition
is in the ON position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
Refer toFilling the tankin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter for more information.
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MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
With the ignition in the RUN
position, the message center,
located on your instrument cluster,
displays important vehicle
information by monitoring vehicle
systems. When you change displays,
a brief indicator chime will sound. The system will also notify you of
potential vehicle problems with a system warnings display followed by a
long indicator chime.
Operator selectable features
These features are controlled by the message center controls located
above the radio.
FUEL
Press this control for the following displays:
•Distance to Empty
•Average Fuel Economy
•Display On/Off
RESET
Press this control to select and reset functions shown in the FUEL,
SETUP and STATUS controls.
SETUP
Press this control for the following displays:
•Units (English/Metric)
•Autolocks
•Easy Exit Seat (if equipped)
•Autolamp Delay
•Lock Chirp (if equipped)
•Language
STATUS
Selecting this function from the STATUS control causes the message
center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored. For each
of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK
message or a warning message for four seconds.
160240km/hE
FUEL
RESET
SETUP
STATUS
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The sequence of the status check report is as follows:
•washer fluid level
•oil life in XX%
•AC (cabin) filter XX%
•engine temperature
•brake fluid level
•charging system
•doors closed (driver and passenger side, front and rear). This message
can only be reset by closing the door(s). If the RESET control is
pressed, PLEASE CLOSE DOOR will be displayed.
•trunk status
•exterior lamps (front and rear turn, brake, tail and side repeater lamp
(if equipped) status)
•Traction Controlor AdvanceTrac(if equipped)
Message center functions
Dist To Empty (DTE)
Selecting this function from the
FUEL control estimates
approximately how far you can drive
with the fuel remaining in your tank
under normal driving conditions.
Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow this feature
to correctly detect the added fuel.
The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL and sound a tone for
one second when you have approximately 50 miles (80 km) to empty. If
you RESET this warning message, this display and tone will return
within 10 minutes.
DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy, which is based
on your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km). This value is not
the same as the average fuel economy display. The running average fuel
economy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery is
disconnected.
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Fuel Econ Avg
Select this function from the FUEL
control to display your average fuel
economy in miles/gallon or liters/100
km.
If you calculate your average fuel
economy by dividing gallons of fuel used by 100 miles traveled
(kilometers traveled by liters used), your figure may be different than
displayed for the following reasons:
•your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up
•differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at
service stations
•variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another
•rounding of the displayed values to the nearest gallon (liter)
Checking your highway fuel economy using the electronic
message center display
The following procedure will allow you to accurately monitor your actual
highway fuel economy. Since this procedure requires the vehicle speed
control system to be set to highway speeds, it must be run only on
suitable roadways where long distance speed control can be safely
maintained.
You may notice gradual improvement in fuel economy over the course of
your vehicle’s break-in period (approximately 1,000 miles [1,600
kilometers]).
1. Press the FUEL control to display
miles to empty. Press again to
display average fuel economy.
2. Set the speed control. Refer to
Speed controlin this chapter.
3. Press the RESET control to clear the system memory.
•Actual highway fuel economy is now displayed.This current
average measure will change as the speed control system changes the
engine speed to maintain a constant vehicle speed. This is most
noticeable in hilly environments.
4. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control
system engaged to display a stabilized average.
5. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference.
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It is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed
control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.
Display On/Off
Select this function from the FUEL control to turn your message center
display OFF or ON.
Units (English/Metric)
1. Select this function from the
SETUP control for the current units
to be displayed.
2. Press the RESET control to
change from English to Metric.
Autolocks
1. Select this function from the
SETUP control for the current
display mode.
2. Press the RESET control to turn
the autolocks ON or OFF.
Easy exit seat (if equipped)
1. Select this function from the
SETUP control for the current
display mode.
2. Press the RESET control to turn
the easy entry/exit ON or OFF.
Autolamp delay
1. Select this function from the
SETUP control for the current
display mode.
2. Press the RESET control to select
a new Autolamp delay value.
Lock chirp (if equipped)
1. Select this function from the
SETUP control for the current
display mode.
2. Press the RESET control to turn
the lock chirp ON or OFF.
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Warnings Status
Engine power reduced Warning cannot be reset
Pull off road safely
Turn off ignition
Driver’s door ajar
Passenger door ajar
Driver rear door ajar
Passenger rear door ajar
Park brake on & need service
Park brake on
Check engine temp Warning returns after 10 minutes
Check charging system
Transmission overheated
Check transmission
Low fuel level
Check fuel cap
ETC-engine failsafe mode
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PASSENGER REAR DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the passenger side
rear door is not completely closed.
PARK BRAKE ON & NEED SERVICE.Displayed when the park brake
is ON and malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come
on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
PARK BRAKE ON.Displayed when the park brake is on. If the warning
stays on after the park brake is off, contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
CHECK ENGINE TEMP.Displayed when the engine coolant is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the
engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and coolant level. Refer to
Engine coolantin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter. If the
warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM.Displayed when the electrical system is
not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical accessories
when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of the
electrical loads as soon as possible. If the warning stays on or comes on
when the engine is operating at normal speeds, have the electrical
system checked as soon as possible.
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED.Indicates the transmission is
overheating. This warning may appear when driving in a low gear at a
high speed for an extended period of time. Stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the
transmission fluid and level. Refer toTransmission fluidin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer for transmission
service as soon as possible.
CHECK TRANSMISSION.Indicates the transmission is not operating
properly. If this warning stays on, contact your authorized dealer as soon
as possible.
LOW FUEL LEVEL.Displayed when you have approximately 50 miles
(80 km) to empty.
CHECK FUEL CAP.Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not properly
installed. Check the fuel filler cap for proper installation. Refer toFuel
filler capin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
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2. Press and hold the RESET
control to set to 100%.
3. After a successful reset, the
message center will display OIL
LIFE SET TO 100%.
SERVICE PARK BRAKE.Displayed when the park brake needs
servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
APPLY PARK BRAKE.Displayed when the park brake needs to be
applied. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
FOOT ON BRAKE.Displayed when the foot brake needs to be applied.
If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
DATA ERROR.These messages indicate improper operation of the
vehicle network communication between electronic modules.
•Fuel computer
•Engine sensor
•Gear selection
•Door sensor
•Trunk sensor
•Exterior lamps
•Traction Controland AdvanceTrac
(if equipped)
•Memory feature
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible if these messages
occur on a regular basis.
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