SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays if there is a problem with
the airbag system. Have your dealer/retailer
inspect the system for problems. SeeAirbag
Readiness Light on page 202andAirbag System
on page 69for more information. Press any of
the DIC buttons, or the trip stem, to acknowledge
this message and clear it from the DIC display.
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This message displays if a problem occurs with
the brake system. If this message appears, stop
as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle.
Restart the vehicle and check for the message
on the DIC display. If the message is still
displayed, or appears again when you begin
driving, the brake system needs service.
See your dealer/retailer.
SERVICE CHARGING SYS (System)
This message displays if there is a problem with the
battery charging system. Under certain conditions,
the charging system light may also turn on in the
instrument panel cluster. SeeCharging System
Light on page 206. The battery will not be charging
at an optimal rate and the vehicle will lose the ability
to enter the fuel economy mode. The vehicle is safe
to drive, however you should have the electrical
system checked by your dealer/retailer. Press any
of the DIC buttons, or the trip stem, to acknowledge
this message and clear it from the DIC display.
SERVICE STABILITRAK
If this message displays, it means there may be
a problem with the StabiliTrak®system. If this
message appears, try to reset the system by
performing the following: stop; turn off the engine;
then start the engine again. If this message still
comes on, it means there is a problem. You should
see your dealer/retailer for service. The vehicle is
safe to drive, however, you do not have the bene t
of StabiliTrak
®, so reduce your speed and drive
accordingly. Press any of the DIC buttons, or the
trip stem, to acknowledge this message and clear it
from the DIC display.
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There are several conditions that can cause
this message to appear.
The message may display if the brake
system warning light is on. SeeBrake
System Warning Light on page 208.
The message displays if the vehicle is
shifted into 4LO.
The message turns off as soon as the conditions
that caused the message to be displayed are
no longer present.
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP
This message may display and a chime may
sound if the vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened
properly. Fully reinstall the fuel cap. SeeFilling
the Tank on page 391. The diagnostic system
can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or
improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel
cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
This message remains on until it is acknowledged
and cleared from the DIC display by pressing
any of the DIC buttons or the trip stem. The
DIC message is also cancelled if the ignition
is turned off.The DIC message and the Service Engine Soon
light may come on again during a second trip
if the fuel cap is still not tightened properly.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 212
for more information.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
This message displays when you momentarily
press the StabiliTrak®button located on the
transmission shift handle. In this mode, stability
control and the brake-traction control are
functional. Engine speed management will
be modi ed and the driven wheels can spin
more freely. For more details on this mode,
seeStabiliTrak
®System on page 313.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays and a chime sounds if a
turn signal is left on for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km).
Move the turn signal/multifunction lever to the
off position. Press any of the DIC buttons, or the
trip stem, to acknowledge this message and
clear it from the DIC display.
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Language
Press the customization button until LANGUAGE:
ENGLISH appears in the display. To select
your preference for display language, press
the select button while LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select
button will scroll through the following languages:
ENGLISH (default)
FRANCAIS (French)
ESPANOL (Spanish)
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
If you accidentally choose a language that you
do not want or understand, press and hold the
customization button and the trip information button
at the same time. The DIC will begin scrolling
through the languages in their particular language.
English will be in English, Francais will be in
French, and Espanol will be in Spanish. When you
see the language that you would like, release both
buttons. The DIC will then display the information
in the language you chose.You can also scroll through the different languages
by pressing and holding the trip reset stem
for four seconds, as long as you are in the
odometer mode.
Units
Press the customization button until UNITS:
U.S. (ENGLISH) appears in the display. To select
English or metric, press the select button while
UNITS: U.S. (ENGLISH) is displayed on the DIC.
Pressing the select button will scroll through
the following choices:
UNITS: U.S. (ENGLISH) (default)
UNITS: METRIC (km/L)
UNITS: METRIC (L/100 km)
If U.S. (ENGLISH) is chosen, all information will
be displayed in English units.
If METRIC (km/L) or METRIC (L/100 km) is chosen,
all information will be displayed in metric units.
Choose one of the available options and press
the customization button while it is displayed
on the DIC to select it and exit out of the
customizable options.
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Notice:Before adding any sound equipment
to your vehicle, such as an audio system,
CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone,
or two-way radio, make sure that it can be
added by checking with your dealer/retailer.
Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio
and telephone units. If sound equipment can
be added, it is very important to do it properly.
Added sound equipment may interfere with
the operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio,
or other systems, and even damage them.
Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with
the operation of sound equipment that
has been added.
Notice:The chime signals related to safety
belts, parking brake, and other functions
of your vehicle operate through the radio/
entertainment system. If that equipment
is replaced or additional equipment is added
to your vehicle, the chimes may not work.
Make sure that replacement or additional
equipment is compatible with your vehicle
before installing it. SeeAccessories and
Modifications on page 386.Your vehicle may have a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio
system can be played even after the ignition is
turned off. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 113for more information.
Setting the Time
The radio may have a button marked with
an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MN
to represent minutes.
Press and hold the hour button until the correct
hour displays. AM or PM displays for morning
or evening hours. Press and hold the minute
button until the correct minute displays. The
time can be set with the ignition on or off.
To synchronize the time with an FM station
broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS)
information, press and hold the hour and minute
buttons at the same time until UPDATED and the
clock symbol appear on the display. If the time
is not available from the station, NO UPDATE
or NO UPDAT will appear on the display.
RDS time is broadcast once a minute. After
tuning to an RDS broadcast station, it could
take a few minutes for the time to update.
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Setting Preset Stations
Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM,
six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped), can be
programed on the six numbered pushbuttons,
by performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM,
or XM1 or XM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until a beep sounds. When
that numbered pushbutton is pressed,
the station that was set, returns.
5. Repeat the Steps 2 through 4 for each
pushbutton.
To store an equalization setting to a preset station
perform the following:
1. Tune to the preset station.
2. Press and release the AUTO EQ button to
select the equalization setting.
Once the equalization no longer displays,
the equalization is set for that preset station.
Setting the Tone
(Bass/Midrange/Treble)
AUDIO:Push and release the AUDIO knob
until BASS, MID (midrange) (without Bose®), or
TREB (treble) displays. Turn the knob to increase
or to decrease the tone. The display shows the
bass, midrange (without Bose
®), or treble level.
If a station is weak or has static, decrease
the treble.
To adjust the bass, midrange (without Bose
®), or
treble to the middle position while it is displayed,
push and hold the AUDIO knob. The radio
produces one beep and adjusts the display level
to the middle position.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the
middle position, push and hold the AUDIO
knob when no tone or speaker control displays.
ALL CENTERED displays, a beep sounds, and
the display level adjusts to the middle position.
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