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OIL PRESSURE (STS-V Only)
This display shows the oil pressure in either
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa).
TRANS (Transmission) FLUID TEMP
(Temperature) (STS-V Only)
This display shows the transmission uid
temperature in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or
degrees Celsius (°C).
Trip Information Display Menu Items
The following display menu items can be displayed
by pressing the trip Information button.
Odometer
Press the trip information button until the odometer
appears on the DIC display. The odometer
shows the total distance the vehicle has been
driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km).
Trip Odometer
Press the trip information button until trip
odometer A or B appears on the DIC display.
The trip odometer shows the current distance
traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer
in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). Both
odometers can be used at the same time.For base level vehicles, each trip odometer can be
reset to zero separately by pressing and holding
the bottom of the trip information button while
the desired trip odometer is displayed. For uplevel
vehicles, reset each trip odometer by pressing
the reset button or by pressing and holding the trip
information button while the desired trip odometer
is displayed.
DIC Warnings and Messages
These messages appear if there is a problem
detected in one of your vehicle’s systems. The text
messages are the same for both the base audio
and Navigation systems unless otherwise
indicated.
You must acknowledge a message to clear it from
the screen for further use. To clear a message,
press the reset button.
Be sure to take any message that appears on the
screen seriously and remember that clearing
the message will only make the message
disappear, not the problem.
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To help the generator recharge the battery quickly,
you can reduce the load on the electrical system
by turning off the accessories.
The normal battery voltage range is
11.5 to 15.5 volts. You can monitor battery voltage
on the DIC by pressing the information button
until you nd BATTERY VOLTS.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when service is required
for your vehicle. See your dealer. SeeEngine
Oil on page 380andScheduled Maintenance on
page 505for more information.
When you reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message by clearing it from the display,
you still must reset the engine oil life system
separately. For more information on resetting the
engine oil life system, seeEngine Oil Life
System on page 383.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID
This message displays if the ignition is on to
inform the driver that the brake uid level is low.
Have the brake system serviced by your dealer as
soon as possible. SeeBrake System Warning
Light on page 248for more information.
CHECK GAS CAP
This message displays when the fuel cap has not
been fully tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to
ensure that it is on and tightened properly.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
system, this message displays when the tire
pressure in one of the tires needs to be checked.
SeeDIC Controls and Displays on page 258
for more information on checking your vehicle’s
tire pressures. If a tire pressure message appears
on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the
tire pressures checked and set to those shown on
the Tire Loading Information label. SeeTire
Pressure Monitor System on page 433and
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 431for more
information. If the tire pressure is low, the low tire
pressure warning light comes on. SeeLow Tire
Pressure Warning Light on page 249.
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SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays when there is a problem
with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced
by your dealer immediately. SeeAirbag Readiness
Light on page 244for more information.
SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST
This message displays when a problem with the
panic brake assist system has been detected.
Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer.
SERVICE RADAR CRUISE
This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise
Control system is disabled and needs service.
See your dealer.
SERVICE STABILITY SYS (System)
Your vehicle may have a vehicle stability
enhancement system called StabiliTrak®.
This message displays if there has been a problem
detected with the StabiliTrak
®System.If this message comes on while you are driving,
pull off the road as soon as possible and stop
carefully. Try resetting the system by turning the
ignition off then back on. If this message still stays
on or comes back on again while you are
driving, your vehicle needs service. Have the
StabiliTrak
®System inspected by your dealer as
soon as possible. SeeStabiliTrak®System on
page 326for more information.
SERVICE STEERING SYS (System)
Your vehicle may have a speed variable assist
steering system.
This message displays if a problem is detected
with the speed variable assist steering system.
When this message is displayed, you may notice
that the effort required to steer the vehicle
increases or feels heavier, but you will still be able
to steer the vehicle. SeeSteering on page 327
for more information.
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS (System)
This message displays when the suspension
system is not operating properly. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
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STABILITY SYS (System) NOT READY
This message displays if the StabiliTrak®
System is not ready. Two conditions may cause
this message to display:
The vehicle needs to be driven in a straight
line until the sensors are centered. Once
the sensors are centered, the StabiliTrak
®
System will be ready and the STABILITY SYS
READY message will display.
The system needs to warm up. This may
occur when you rst start your vehicle
and drive away during cold winter weather.
This is normal. You can acknowledge
this message by pressing the reset button.
The StabiliTrak
®performance is affected until the
STABILITY SYS READY message is displayed
in the DIC. SeeStabiliTrak
®System on page 326
for more information.
STABILITY SYS (System) OFF
This message displays any time you turn off
StabiliTrak®using the TC (traction control) on/off
button. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 323for more information. When this
message has been displayed, StabiliTrak
®is nolonger available to assist you with directional
control of the vehicle. Adjust your driving
accordingly. SeeStabiliTrak
®System on
page 326for more information.
STABILITY SYS (System) READY
This message displays any time you turn back on
StabiliTrak®using the TC (traction control)
on/off button. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
on page 323for more information. When this
message has been displayed, StabiliTrak
®is ready
to assist you with directional control of the
vehicle if needed. SeeStabiliTrak
®System on
page 326for more information.
STARTING DISABLED THEFT
PROBLEM
This message displays when incorrect conditions
exist within the theft-deterrent system. See
your dealer for service.
STARTING DISABLED THROTTLE
PROBLEM
This message displays when your vehicle’s throttle
system is not functioning properly. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
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Other Messages
Here are more messages that you can receive on
your Driver Information Center (DIC). To
acknowledge a message and read another
message that may have come on at the same
time, press the reset button.
ACCESSORY ACTIVE
SeeIgnition Positions on page 111.
KNOWN FOB
See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle”
underKeyless Access System Operation
on page 88.
MAX # FOBS LEARNED
See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle”
underKeyless Access System Operation
on page 88.
OFF/ACC (Accessory) TO LEARN
See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle”
underKeyless Access System Operation
on page 88.
READY FOR FOB X
See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle”
underKeyless Access System Operation
on page 88.
SHIFT TO PARK
SeeStarting the Engine on page 113and
Shifting Into Park (P) on page 122.
WAIT XX MIN (Minutes)
See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle”
underKeyless Access System Operation
on page 88.
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Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself
with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a
safer driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on
page 316. By taking a few moments to read this
manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s
audio system, you can use it with less effort, as
well as take advantage of its features. While your
vehicle is parked, set up your audio system by
presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the
tone and adjusting the speakers. Then, when
driving conditions permit, you can tune to
your favorite stations using the presets and
steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them.{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and
you or others can be injured or killed.
Always keep your eyes on the road and
your mind on the drive — avoid engaging
in extended searching while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for
safe driving. Here are some ways in which you can
help avoid distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
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Playing the Radio
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(Power):Press this knob to turn the system
on and off.
n(Volume):Turn this knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or to decrease
the volume.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to select a
source, either radio or CD. The CD must be loaded
to select the source and to play. CD displays if
a CD is loaded. If a CD is not loaded, the display
does not change from the radio source.
Finding a Station
BAND:Press this button to select FM1, FM2, AM,
or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
w(Tune):Turn this knob to select radio stations.
©¨(Seek):Press the left single arrow button to
go to the previous station and stay there. Press the
right single arrow button to go to the next station
and stay there. The sound mutes while seeking.
The radio seeks stations only with a strong signal
that are in the selected band.
©¨(Scan):Press the double arrow scan button
to enter scan mode. SCAN displays. Press this
button to scan to the next station. The radio goes to
a station, plays for ve seconds, then goes to the
next station. Press this button again to stop
scanning.
To scan preset stations, press and hold the double
arrow scan button for more than two seconds until a
beep sounds and PSCAN displays. The radio goes
to the rst preset station, plays for ve seconds,
then goes to the next preset station. Press this
button again to stop scanning presets.
The radio only scans stations with a strong signal
that are in the selected band.
ALOCAL/DISTANT Selection:With this feature
the radio can be set to search for local stations
or stations that are further away for a larger
selection.
To set this feature to LOCAL or DISTANT,
perform the following steps:
1. Press the tune/select knob to enter the
main menu.
2. Turn the tune/select knob until SEEK LOCAL
or SEEK DISTANT displays.
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3. Press the tune/select knob to select either
LOCAL or DISTANT.
4. Press the BACK (F6) button to exit the
display. To return to the original display,
repeatedly press the BACK (F6) button or wait
for the display to time out.
To search for stations, press the single arrow
buttons. If the system is set to LOCAL, SEEK
displays and seeks to stations only with strong
signals. If the system is set to DISTANT, D-SEEK
displays and seeks to stations with weak and
strong signals.
This feature does not function with the XM™ radio
stations.
Setting Preset Stations
Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM,
six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be
programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons,
by performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM, or
XM1 or XM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.4. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons for two seconds until a beep
sounds. The set preset station number
displays above the set pushbutton. Whenever
that numbered pushbutton is pressed for
less than two seconds, the station that was
set, returns.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
To set the preset stations with an equalization
setting, DSP setting, or a PTY (program type)
setting, see each of these features later in this
section. When a preset station is selected,
once one of these additional settings is
selected, the preset station remembers each
setting and it remains active, until the setting is
selected off for that preset station.
AUTOSTORE PRESETS:To set the preset
stations automatically, perform the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM.
3. Press the tune/select knob to enter the
main menu.
4. Turn the tune/select knob until AUTOSTORE
PRESETS displays.
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