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Automatic Transmission Operation
Your vehicle has an electronic shift position
indicator within the instrument panel cluster.
When using the Electronic Range Select Mode a
number will display next to the L, indicating
the current gear that has been selected.
See Electronic Range Select mode in this section
for more information.
Your automatic transmission has a shift lever
located on the console between the seats.
PARK (P):This position locks your front wheels.
It is the best position to use when you start
your engine because your vehicle cannot move
easily.{CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)
with the parking brake rmly set. Your
vehicle can roll.
Do not leave your vehicle when the engine
is running unless you have to. If you have
left the engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure your vehicle will not
move, even when you are on fairly level
ground, always set your parking brake
and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See
Shifting Into Park (P) on page 134.Ifyou
are pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer
on page 362.
Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P)
before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an
automatic transmission shift lock control system.
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However, your vehicle can automatically shift to
lower gears as required by various driving
conditions. This means that all gears below that
number are available. For example, when
FOURTH (4) is shown next to the L, FIRST (1)
through FOURTH (4) gears are automatically
shifted by the vehicle. You cannot shift into
FIFTH (5) until the plus (+) button is used or you
shift back into DRIVE (D) mode.
While in LOW (L), the transmission will prevent
shifting to a lower gear range if the engine speed
is too high for the gear range you are trying to
select. You have a brief period of time to slow the
vehicle speed. If vehicle speed is not reduced
within the timeframe allowed, the lower gear range
attempted will not be available. The highest
possible gear that is allowed for that engine speed
will display next to the L in the DIC. Try again
to slow the vehicle speed and press the minus (−)
button to the desired lower gear range.
Automatic Engine Grade braking is not available
when the ERS is active. It is available in
DRIVE (D) for both normal and Tow/Haul mode.
While using the ERS, cruise control and the
tow/haul mode can be used. SeeTow/Haul Mode
on page 132for more information.Tow/Haul Mode
Your vehicle may have a Tow/Haul mode.
The button to turn it on
or off is located on
instrument panel under
the climate controls.
Push the button to turn it on, push it again to
deactivate the system. You can use this feature to
assist when towing or hauling a heavy load.
When Tow/Haul is activated the Tow/Haul symbol
will come on the instrument panel cluster. See
Tow/Haul ModeunderTowing a Trailer on
page 362for more information.
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Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open, lift the handle up. Use the key to lock
and unlock.
Cupholder(s)
There are two cupholders, with removable liners,
located in front of the center console. There
are cupholders located in the second row seat
armrest. To access, pull the armrest down. There
are additional cupholders located on each side
of the third row seat and in each door. There are
cupholders located behind the center console.
To access, pull down on the handle.
Instrument Panel Storage Area
Your vehicle has an instrument panel storage area
located above the radio. To open the cover,
press the button.
Center Console Storage Area
The armrest on the center console can slide
forwards and backwards by holding up the lever
located on the front of it. To open the armrest
storage area, press the button located on the front
of the armrest. There is additional storage
under the armrest. Move the armrest all the way
to the rear position. The tray can be removed
for additional storage.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 170
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 172
Other Warning Devices............................. 172
Horn.......................................................... 172
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel............ 172
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column.................................... 173
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 174
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 174
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 175
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 176
Windshield Wipers..................................... 176
Windshield Washer.................................... 177
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 178
Cruise Control........................................... 179
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 182
Delayed Headlamps.................................. 183
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System.................. 183
Fog Lamps................................................ 184
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 184
Courtesy Lamps........................................ 184Dome Lamps............................................. 185
Dome Lamp Override................................ 185
Entry Lighting............................................ 185
Delayed Entry Lighting.............................. 186
Delayed Exit Lighting................................. 186
Parade Dimming........................................ 186
Reading Lamps......................................... 187
Electric Power Management...................... 187
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 188
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...... 188
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 192
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating
Current.................................................. 193
Climate Controls......................................... 194
Climate Control System............................. 194
Dual Automatic Climate Control System..... 198
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 205
Rear Air Conditioning and
Heating System...................................... 206
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
and Electronic Climate Controls............... 207
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 209
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 210
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 211
Tachometer............................................... 211
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 211
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 212
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 212
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 214
Charging System Light.............................. 216
Voltmeter Gage......................................... 216
Brake System Warning Light..................... 217
Antilock Brake System Warning Light........ 218
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light......................... 219
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light........................................ 220
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 220
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 221Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 222
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 225
Security Light............................................ 226
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 226
Cruise Control Light.................................. 226
Highbeam On Light................................... 227
Tow/Haul Mode Light................................ 227
Fuel Gage................................................. 227
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 228
DIC Operation and Displays
(With DIC Buttons)................................. 229
DIC Operation and Displays
(Without DIC Buttons)............................ 235
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 239
DIC Vehicle Customization
(With DIC Buttons)................................. 250
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Audio System(s)......................................... 260
Setting the Time........................................ 261
Radio with CD........................................... 263
Radio with CD and DVD........................... 273
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD or
Six-Disc CD Player)............................... 290
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and
DVD Player)........................................... 296
XM Radio Messages................................. 303Navigation/Radio System........................... 305
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 305
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................. 315
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 317
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 317
Radio Reception........................................ 318
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 320
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 320
Multi-Band Antenna................................... 320
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel Overview
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The main components of your instrument panel are listed here:
A. Air Vent. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 205.
B. Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 174.
Windshield Wipers. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 174.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 210.
D. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 228.
E. Storage Area. SeeInstrument Panel Storage
Area on page 161.
F. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 260. Navigation/Radio System
(If Equipped). SeeNavigation/Radio System
on page 305.
G. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps
on page 182.
H. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 385.
I. Dome Lamp Override Button. SeeDome Lamp
Override on page 185. Instrument Panel
Brightness Control. SeeInstrument Panel
Brightness on page 184.J. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control
on page 179.
K. Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel. SeeTilt
and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 172.
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
(If Equipped). SeePower Tilt Wheel and
Telescopic Steering Column on page 173.
L. Horn. SeeHorn on page 172.
M. Audio Steering Wheel Control Buttons. See
Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 317.
N. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See
Hazard Warning Flashers on page 172.
O. Center Console Shift Lever. See “Console Shift
Lever” underShifting Into Park (P) on
page 134.
P. Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button
(If Equipped). SeeStabiliTrak
®System on
page 329. Tow/Haul Selector Button
(If Equipped). SeeTow/Haul Mode on
page 132. Power Liftgate Button (If Equipped).
SeePower Liftgate on page 110.
Q. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 192.
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