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The operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked
by turning the ignition switch from the LOCK position to
the ON position. The light should turn on for approxi-
mately two seconds and then turn off. The light will
remain on if the parking brake is applied or if a brake
fault is detected. If the parking brake is not applied and
the light remains on, or if the light does not turn on, have
the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
NOTE:The light will turn on when the ignition switch
is in the ON position and the parking brake is applied.
This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It
does not show the degree of brake application. (See page
326 for more information.)
27. Airbag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to six seconds as
a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is either not on during
starting, or stays on, or turns on while driving, then have the system inspected at your authorized dealer
as soon as possible. (See page 63 for more information.)
28. Compass/Temperature Display Button (Mid Line
Clusters Only)
Operates the Compass/Temperature display in the
Vacuum Fluorescent Display.
29. Vacuum Fluorescent Display (Mid Line And
Premium Clusters Only)
On vehicles equipped with a Premium Cluster, this
display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) messages when the appropriate conditions exist.
(See page 221 for more information.)
On vehicles equipped with a Mid Line Cluster, this
display shows the compass heading (N, S, E, W, NE, NW,
SE, and SW) and the outside temperature. The
COMPASS/TEMPERATURE DISPLAY button operates
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Press this button to reset Trip Functions and
change Personal Settings.
Press this button to scroll through Trip Func-
tions (Average Fuel Economy, Distance To
Empty [DTE], Elapsed Time, Units In), System
Status Messages, and Personal Settings (Cus-
tomer Programmable Features).Press this button to display the
Compass/Outside Temperature.Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages:
•Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime if
the vehicle is driven more than 1 mi [1.6 km] with
either turn signal on)
•Left Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
•Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
•Right Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single
chime)
•Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
•RKE Battery Low (with a single chime)
•Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not in PARK
RESETButton
SCROLL Button
COMPASS/TEMPERA-
TURE Button
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•Coolant Low
•Key in Ignition
•Lights On
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will display in the EVIC for approximately 5 seconds
after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON position. To
turn off the message temporarily, press and release theMENU button. To reset the oil change indicator system
(after performing the scheduled maintenance) perform
the following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not
start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
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“RKE UNLOCK”
WhenDriver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s
door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) UNLOCK button. When Driver Door 1st
Press is selected, you must press the RKE UNLOCK
button twice to unlock the passenger doors and liftgate.
When All Doors 1st Press is selected, all doors and the
liftgate will unlock on the first press of the RKE UN-
LOCK button. To make your selection, press and release
the RESET button until “Driver Door 1st Press” or “All
Doors 1st Press” appears.
“SOUND HORN WITH LOCK”
When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when
the RKE LOCK button is pressed. This feature may be
selected with or without the flash lights with lock feature.
To make your selection, press and release the RESET
button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
“FLASH LAMP WITH LOCK”
When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the
RKE transmitter. This feature may be selected with or
without the sound horn on lock feature selected. To make
your selection, press and release the RESET button until
“ON” or “OFF” appears.
“HEADLAMP OFF DELAY”
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
after turning the ignition to the LOCK position. To make
your selection, press and release the RESET button until
“0,” “30,” “60,” or “90” appears.
“HEADLAMPS WITH WIPERS” (Available with
Auto Headlights Only)
When ON is selected, and the multifunction lever is
placed in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned
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ON. The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are
turned OFF if they were turned ON by this feature. To
make your selection, press and release the RESET button
until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
“KEY-OFF POWER DELAY”
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, hands-free system (if equipped), DVD
video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped),
and ignition powered outlets will remain active for up to
10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF.
Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. To make
your selection, press and release the RESET button until
“Off,” “45 sec.,” “5 min.,” or “10 min.” appears.
“ILLUMIN APPROACH”
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors areunlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make your selec-
tion, press and hold the RESET button until “Off,” “30
sec,” “60 sec,” or “90 sec” appears.
“DISPLAY UNITS IN”
The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if
equipped) can be changed between English and Metric
units of measure. To make your selection, press and
release the RESET button until “U.S.” or “METRIC”
appears.
“NAV TURN BY TURN” — If Equipped
When ON is selected, the Turn-by-Turn directions will
appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a desig-
nated turn within a programmed route. To make your
selection, press and release the RESET button until “ON”
or “OFF” appears.
COMPASS VARIANCE
Refer to “Compass Variance” under “Compass Display.”
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CALIBRATE COMPASS
Refer to “Manual Compass Calibration” under “Com-
pass Display.”
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Broadcast Signals
The radio will provide excellent reception under most
operating conditions. Like any system, however, car
radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op-
eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to
believe your sound system is malfunctioning. To help
you understand and save you concern about these “ap-
parent” malfunctions, you must understand a point or
two about the transmission and reception of radio sig-
nals.
Two Types of Signals
There are two basic types of radio signals: AM (Ampli-
tude Modulation), in which the transmitted sound causes
the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to vary; and
FM (Frequency Modulation), in which the frequency of
the wave is varied to carry the sound.
Electrical Disturbance
Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during
transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,
and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They
interfere very little with the frequency variations that
carry the FM signal.
AM Reception
AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception
can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines
and neon signs.
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Clock Setting Procedure
Setting the Clock
1. Turn on the multimedia system.
2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
3. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the
word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis-
played. To move the hour backward, touch the screen
where the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing down-
ward is displayed.
4. To move the minute forward, touch the screen where
the word “Min” with the arrow pointing upward is
displayed. To move the minute backward, touch the
screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing
downward is displayed.5. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where
the word “Save” is displayed.Changing Daylight Savings Time
When selected, this feature will display the time of day in
daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the
current setting:
1. Turn on the multimedia system.
2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in
the box next to the words “Daylight Savings.” Touch the
screen where the words “Daylight Savings” are dis-
played to change the current setting.
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By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon
is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency
station with the same selected Music Type name. The
Music Type function only operates when in the FM
mode.
If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type
(Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be
exited and the radio will tune to the preset station.
SETUP Button
Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between
the following items:
NOTE:Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll
through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button to
select an entry and make changes.
•DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode,
selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current
highlighted selection. Use the remote control to scroll
up and down the menu (if equipped).
•DISC Play/Pause - You can toggle between
playing the DVD and pausing the DVD by
pushing the SELECT button (if equipped).
•DVD Play Options - Selecting the DVD Play Options
will display the following:
•Subtitle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch
subtitles to different subtitle languages that are
available on the disc (if equipped).
•Audio Stream – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will
switch to different audio languages (if supported on
the disc) (if equipped).
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