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{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light stays on
after you start your vehicle, it means
the airbag system may not be working
properly. The airbags in your vehicle may
not inate in a crash, or they could even
inate without a crash. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle serviced right away if the airbag
readiness light stays on after you start
your vehicle.
The airbag readiness light should ash for a
few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON.
If the light does not come on then, have it xed
so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system.
Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag
status indicator.
When the ignition key is turned to ON or START,
the passenger airbag status indicator will light
ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off,
for several seconds as a system check. Then,
after several more seconds, the status indicator
will light either ON or OFF, or either the on
or off symbol to let you know the status of the
right front passenger’s frontal airbag.
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This light should come on briey when you turn
the ignition key to ON. If it does not come on then,
have it xed so it will be ready to warn you if
there is a problem.
When the ignition is on, the brake system
warning light will also come on when you set
your parking brake. The light will stay on if your
parking brake does not release fully. If it stays
on after your parking brake is fully released,
it means you have a brake problem.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) may display
a BRAKE FLUID message. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 222for more information.If the light comes on while you are driving, pull
off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that
the pedal is harder to push or the pedal may go
closer to the oor. It may take longer to stop.
Try turning off and restarting the vehicle one or
two times, if the light is still on, have the vehicle
towed for service. SeeTowing Your Vehicle
on page 330.
{CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working
properly if the brake system warning light
is on. Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to an accident.
If the light is still on after you have pulled
off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.
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Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light
Your vehicle may have
the Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS).
This light will come on when your engine is
started and may stay on for several seconds.
This is normal.If the light stays on, turn the ignition to off.
If the light comes on and the chime sounds when
you are driving, stop as soon as possible and
turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again
to reset the system. If the light still stays on,
or comes on again while you are driving, your
vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system
warning light is not on, you still have brakes,
but you do not have anti-lock brakes. If the regular
brake system warning light is also on, you do
not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem
with your regular brakes. SeeBrake System
Warning Light on page 206earlier in this section.
The ABS warning light will come on briey
when you turn the ignition key to ON. This is
normal. If the light does not come on then,
have it xed so it will be ready to warn you if
there is a problem.
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This light should come on, as a check to show
you it is working, when the ignition is on and the
engine is not running. If the light does not
come on, have it repaired. This light will also
come on during a malfunction in one of two ways:
Light Flashing— A misre condition has
been detected. A misre increases vehicle
emissions and may damage the emission
control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis
and service may be required.
Light On Steady— An emission control
system malfunction has been detected on
your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may
be required.
If the Light is Flashing
The following may prevent more serious damage
to your vehicle:
Reducing vehicle speed
Avoiding hard accelerations
Avoiding steep uphill grades
If you are towing a trailer, reduce the
amount of cargo being hauled as soon
as it is possibleIf the light stops ashing and remains on steady,
see “If the Light Is On Steady” following.
If the light continues to ash, when it is safe to do
so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park
your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least
10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light
remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”
following. If the light is still ashing, follow the
previous steps, and see your dealer for service
as soon as possible.
If the Light Is On Steady
You may be able to correct the emission system
malfunction by considering the following:
Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully
install the cap. SeeFilling the Tank on page 349.
The diagnostic system can determine if the
fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to
evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving
trips with the cap properly installed should turn
the light off.
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AV (Average) SPEED:Press the information
button until AV SPEED is displayed. This shows
the vehicle’s average speed in miles per hour (mph)
or kilometers per hour (km/h).
Press and hold the enter button while AV SPEED
is displayed to reset the average vehicle speed.
OIL LIFE:Press the information button until
OIL LIFE is displayed. The engine oil life system
shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life.
It shows 100% when the system is reset after
an oil change. It will alert you to change the oil on
a schedule consistent with your driving conditions.
Always reset the engine oil life system after
an oil change. SeeEngine Oil Life System
on page 362.
In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring
the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended
in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 460and
Engine Oil on page 359.Personalization
MENU:Press this button while the ignition is ON
to scroll through each of the personalization options
in the following order. To avoid excessive drain on
the battery, it is recommended that the headlamps
are turned off. If the vehicle is moving faster than
2 mph (3 km/h), the personalization menu options
are not available, except for the UNITS option.
All of the personalization options may not be
available on your vehicle. Only the options
available display on the DIC.
Oil Life Reset
Units Selection (English/Metric)
Remote Start Capability
Horn Chirp During Remote Keyless
Entry Locking
Horn Chirp During Remote Keyless
Entry Unlocking
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Exterior Light Flash During Remote Keyless
Entry Locking or Unlocking
Delayed Locking
Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: Specic Doors
Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: When Key is Off
or When Shift To Park
Exterior Perimeter Lighting During Remote
Keyless Entry Unlock
Select Language: (English, French, Spanish
or German)
When the desired option is reached, press the
enter button to toggle between the modes of
that option. To make a selection, press the
MENU button again.If no selection is made within 10 seconds,
the display reverts back to the previous
information displayed.
The MENU mode is exited when the information
button is pressed, a 10 second time period
has elapsed, the ignition is turned to OFF, or the
end of the MENU list is reached.
SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 225for
more information on the personalization options.Enter
ENTER/r(Enter):Press this button to reset
certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge
messages on the DIC display. This button
also toggles through the options available in
each personalization menu.
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CHECK GAS CAP:This message displays if the
fuel cap has not been fully tightened. Recheck
the fuel cap to make sure that it is on properly.
A few driving trips with the cap properly installed
should turn the message off.
DOOR AJAR:This message displays if one or
more of the vehicle’s doors are not closed properly.
Make sure that the door is closed completely.
ENGINE DISABLED:This message displays
if the starting of the engine is disabled. Have
your vehicle serviced immediately by your
dealer/retailer.
ENG (Engine) PWR (Power) REDUCED:This
message displays to inform you that the vehicle
has reduced engine power to avoid damaging
the engine. Reduced engine power can affect the
vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this message
is on, but there is no reduction in performance,
proceed to your destination. The performance
may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven.The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed
while this message is on, but acceleration
and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message
stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your
dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible.
GATE AJAR:If your vehicle has a liftgate,
this message displays when the liftgate is not
closed completely. Make sure that the liftgate
is closed completely. SeeLiftgate (MAXX)
on page 110for more information.
ICE POSSIBLE:This message displays when the
outside air temperature is cold enough to create
icy road conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly.
KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW:This message
displays if the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter battery is low. Replace the battery
in the transmitter. See “Battery Replacement”
underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 97.
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DIC Vehicle Personalization
The following personalization options may appear
on your vehicle’s audio display by pressing the
MENU button:
OIL LIFE RESET:When this option is displayed,
you can reset the engine oil life system.
To reset the system, seeEngine Oil Life
System on page 362.
UNITS:When UNITS appears on the display,
press the enter button to move between METRIC
or ENGLISH. When you have made your choice,
press the MENU button to record your selection.
The initial setting from the factory is English for
the United States and metric for Canada.
If you choose English, all information will be
displayed in English units.
If you choose metric, all information will be
displayed in metric units.The unit measurement will also change the trip
odometer, temperature, and average fuel
economy displays.
REMOTE START:If your vehicle has this
feature, the remote start option can be enabled
or disabled. When REMOTE START appears
on the display, press the enter button to move
between OFF and ON. When you have made
your choice, press the MENU button to record
your selection. The initial setting from the
factory is ON.
LOCK HORN:If your vehicle has Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE), this option which allows
the vehicle’s horn to chirp every time the
lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed,
can be enabled or disabled. When LOCK HORN
appears on the display, press the enter button
to move between ON and OFF. When you have
made your choice, press the MENU button to
record your selection. The initial setting from
the factory is OFF.
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