Once two remote starts, or a single remote start
with one time extension has been done, the
vehicle must be started with the key.
After the key is removed from the ignition, the
vehicle can be remote started again.
The vehicle cannot be remote started if the key is
in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if
there is an emission control system malfunction.
Also, the engine will turn off during a remote
vehicle start if the coolant temperature gets too
high or if the oil pressure gets low.
Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature
are shipped from the factory with the remote
vehicle start system enabled. The system may be
enabled or disabled through the DIC if your
vehicle has DIC buttons. See “REMOTE START”underDIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC
Buttons) on page 250for additional information. If
your vehicle does not have DIC buttons, see
your dealer/retailer to enable or disable the remote
vehicle start system.
Remote Start Ready
If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle
start feature, it will have the remote start ready
feature. This feature allows your dealer/retailer to
add the manufacturer’s remote vehicle start
feature.
See your dealer/retailer if you would like to add
the manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature to
your vehicle.
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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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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs
Some state/provincial and local governments have
or might begin programs to inspect the emission
control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass
this inspection could prevent you from getting a
vehicle registration.
Here are some things you need to know to help
your vehicle pass an inspection:
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the
check engine light is on or not working properly.
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if
the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines
that critical emission control systems have not
been completely diagnosed by the system.
The vehicle would be considered not ready for
inspection. This can happen if you have recently
replaced the battery or if the battery has run
down. The diagnostic system is designed
to evaluate critical emission control systems
during normal driving. This can take several days
of routine driving. If you have done this and
your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for
lack of OBD system readiness, your dealer/retailer
can prepare the vehicle for inspection.
Oil Pressure Light
{CAUTION:
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is
low. If you do, your engine can become so
hot that it catches re. You or others
could be burned. Check your oil as soon
as possible and have your vehicle
serviced.
Notice:Lack of proper engine oil maintenance
may damage the engine. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always follow
the maintenance schedule in this manual for
changing engine oil.
This light tells you if
there could be a
problem with your
engine oil pressure.
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T(Vehicle Information):Press this button to
display the oil life, park assist on vehicles with this
feature, units, tire pressure readings, Tire
Pressure Monitor (TPM) system programming, and
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
programming.
3(Trip/Fuel):Press this button to display the
odometer, trip odometers, fuel range, average
economy, timer, fuel used, and average speed.
Vehicle Information Menu Items
T
(Vehicle Information):Press this button to
scroll through the following menu items:
OIL LIFE
Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE
REMAINING displays. This display shows an
estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. If you
see 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on the display,
that means 99% of the current oil life remains. The
engine oil life system will alert you to change
the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving
conditions.When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE
ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the
display. See “CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON” under
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 239. You
should change the oil as soon as you can. See
Engine Oil on page 387. 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 488for more information.
Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE display
yourself after each oil change. It will not reset
itself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE
display accidentally at any time other than
when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be
reset accurately until the next oil change. To
reset the engine oil life system, seeEngine Oil
Life System on page 390.
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AVG (Average) SPEED
Press the trip/fuel button until AVG SPEED
displays. This display shows the average speed of
the vehicle in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers
per hour (km/h). This average is calculated
based on the various vehicle speeds recorded
since the last reset of this value. To reset the value
to zero, press and hold the set/reset button.
Blank Display
This display shows no information.
DIC Operation and Displays
(Without DIC Buttons)
If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the
information below explains the operation of
this system.
The DIC has different displays which can be
accessed by pressing the trip odometer reset stem
located on the instrument panel cluster. Pressing
the trip odometer reset stem will also turn off,
or acknowledge, DIC messages.The DIC displays trip and vehicle system
information, and warning messages if a system
problem is detected.
If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons, you
can use the trip odometer reset stem to view the
following displays: odometer, trip odometers,
oil life, park assist menu for vehicles with
the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system,
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system programming,
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
programming, units, and display language.
If your vehicle has DIC buttons, you can use the
trip odometer reset stem to view the following
displays: odometer and trip odometers.Trip Odometer Reset Stem Menu Items
ODOMETER
Press the trip odometer reset stem until
ODOMETER displays. This display shows the
distance the vehicle has been driven in either
miles (mi) or kilometers (km).
To switch between English and metric
measurements, see “UNITS” later in this section.
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CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the engine oil needs
to be changed. When you change the engine
oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message. SeeEngine Oil Life System
on page 390for information on how to reset the
message. SeeEngine Oil on page 387and
Scheduled Maintenance on page 488for more
information.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
This message displays when the pressure in one
or more of the vehicle’s tires need to be
checked. This message also displays LEFT
FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT
REAR to indicate which tire needs to be
checked. You can receive more than one tire
pressure message at a time. To read the other
messages that may have been sent at the
same time, press the set/reset button or the trip
odometer reset stem. 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.SeeTires on page 425,Loading Your Vehicle on
page 353, andInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 432. The DIC display also shows the tire
pressure values for the front and rear tires
by pressing the vehicle information button. See
“DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons)”
earlier in this section. If the tire pressure is
low, the low tire pressure warning light comes on.
SeeTire Pressure Light on page 221.
CRUISE SET TO XXX
This message displays whenever the cruise
control is set. SeeCruise Control on page 179for
more information.
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if the
driver’s door is not fully closed and the vehicle
is in a drive gear. Stop and turn off the vehicle,
check the door for obstructions, and close the door
again. Check to see if the message still appears
on the DIC.
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