Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled
Cranking System. This feature assists in
starting the engine and protects components.
If the ignition key is turned to the START
position, and then released when the engine
begins cranking, the engine continues cranking
for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts.
If the engine does not start and the key is held
in START for many seconds, cranking stops
after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor
damage. To prevent gear damage, this system
also prevents cranking if the engine is
already running. Engine cranking can be
stopped by turning the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY or LOCK position.
Notice:Cranking the engine for long periods
of time, by returning the key to the START
position immediately after cranking has ended,
can overheat and damage the cranking
motor, and drain the battery. Wait at least
15 seconds between each try, to allow
the cranking motor to cool down.2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds,
especially in very cold weather (below 0°F
or−18°C), it could be ooded with too much
gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator
pedal all the way to the oor and holding it
there as you hold the key in START for up to
a maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at least
15 seconds between each try, to allow the
cranking motor to cool down. When the engine
starts, let go of the key and accelerator.
If the vehicle starts brie y but then stops
again, do the same thing. This clears the extra
gasoline from the engine. Do not race the
engine immediately after starting it. Operate
the engine and transmission gently until the oil
warms up and lubricates all moving parts.
Notice:Your engine is designed to work with
the electronics in your vehicle. If you add
electrical parts or accessories, you could
change the way the engine operates. Before
adding electrical equipment, check with your
dealer. If you do not, your engine might not
perform properly. Any resulting damage would
not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty.
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StabiliTrak®Service Light........................... 207
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light......................... 208
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 208
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 209
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 210
Oil Pressure Gage..................................... 213
Change Engine Oil Light........................... 214
Security Light............................................ 214
Cruise Control Light.................................. 215
Reduced Engine Power Light.................... 215
Highbeam On Light................................... 215
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light ... 216
Check Gages Warning Light...................... 216
Gate Ajar Light.......................................... 216
Fuel Gage................................................. 217
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 217
Check Gas Cap Light................................ 217
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 218
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 219
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 222
DIC Vehicle Customization........................ 229Audio System(s)......................................... 236
Setting the Time........................................ 238
Radio with CD (Base)............................... 238
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 248
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................. 258
Using an MP3........................................... 271
XM Radio Messages................................. 277
Navigation/Radio System........................... 280
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 280
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................. 295
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 296
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 297
Radio Reception........................................ 298
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 299
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 299
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 299
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 300
Chime Level Adjustment............................ 300
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Change Engine Oil Light
Your vehicle may
have a change
engine oil light.
When this light comes on it means that an oil
change and other maintenance procedures
are required for your vehicle.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 507and
Engine Oil on page 394for more information.
Once the engine oil has been changed, the change
engine oil light must be reset. Until it is reset,
the light will stay on when the engine is on.
Security Light
This light will come on
brie y when you turn
the key toward START.
The light will stay on until the engine starts. If the
light ashes, the Passlock
®system has entered
a tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start,
seePasslock
®on page 111.
If the light comes on continuously while driving
and stays on, there may be a problem with
the Passlock
®system. Your vehicle will not be
protected by Passlock®, and you should see
your dealer.
Also, seeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 110for
additional information regarding the security light.
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The fuel economy data used to determine fuel
range is an average of recent driving conditions.
As your driving conditions change, this data is
gradually updated. Fuel range cannot be reset.
Fuel Used:Press the fuel information button until
FUEL USED appears on the display. This mode
shows the number of gallons or liters of fuel used
since the last reset of this menu item. To reset
the fuel used information, press and hold the select
button for one second while FUEL USED is
displayed.
Average Fuel Economy:Press the fuel
information button until AVG. ECON appears on
the display. This mode shows how many miles per
gallon (MPG), liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km),
or kilometers per liter (km/L) your vehicle is
getting based on current and past driving
conditions.
Press and hold the select button for one second
while AVG. ECON is displayed to reset the
average fuel economy. Average fuel economy will
then be calculated starting from that point.
If the average fuel economy is not reset, it will be
continually updated each time you drive.Engine Oil Life System:Press the fuel
information button until ENGINE OIL LIFE appears
on the display. The engine oil life system shows
an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. It will
show 100% when the system is reset after an
oil change. It will alert you to change your oil on a
schedule consistent with your driving conditions.
Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil
change. To reset the engine oil life system, see
Engine Oil Life System on page 398.
In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring
the oil life, additional maintenance is
recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this
manual. SeeEngine Oil on page 394and
Scheduled Maintenance on page 507.
Customization Button
4
(Customization):Press the customization
button to access the VEHICLE SETTINGS menu
and customize the settings to your vehicle.
SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on page 229for
more information.
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Select Button
r
(Select):Press the select button to reset
certain DIC functions, turn off or acknowledge
messages on the DIC display, and set your
customization settings. For example, this button
will allow you to reset the trip odometers, turn
off the FUEL LEVEL LOW message, and enables
you to scroll through and select the language
in which the DIC information will appear.
DIC Warnings and Messages
Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the
driver that the status of the vehicle has changed
and that some action may be needed to correct the
condition. Multiple messages may appear one
after another.
Some messages may not require immediate
action. Press any of the DIC buttons on the
steering wheel or the trip odometer reset stem on
the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge
that you received the messages and to clear them
from the display.Some messages cannot be cleared from the
display because they are more urgent. These
messages require action before they can be
removed from the DIC display. Take any messages
that appear on the display seriously and remember
that clearing the messages will only make the
messages disappear, not correct the problem.
The following are the possible messages that can
be displayed and some information about them.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
This message displays when the engine oil needs
to be changed and service is required for your
vehicle. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 507
andEngine Oil on page 394for more information.
Also seeEngine Oil Life System on page 398
for information on how to reset the message. This
message clears itself after 10 seconds until the
next ignition cycle.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
This message displays when the tire pressure in
one of the vehicle’s tires needs to be checked.
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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