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1. To change the delay time of the
autolamp feature, select this
function from the SETUP MENU.
2. Press the RESET control to select
the new Autolamp delay time (in
seconds) value of 0, 10, 20, 30, 60,
90, 120 or 180 and wraps back to 0.
Selecting 0 will result in no delay
feature.
Note:“>” in front of a number indicates current selection.
3. Press the RESET control for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for
more than four seconds to return to the INFO menu.
Autolock
This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is
shifted into any gear and when the vehicle is in motion over 13 mph
(20 km/h) or higher.
1. To disable/enable the autolock
feature, select this function from the
SETUP MENU.
2. Press the RESET control to turn
the autolock feature ON or OFF.
3. Press the RESET control for the
next SETUP MENU item or wait for
more than four seconds to return to
the INFO menu.
Autounlock
This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’s
door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off.
1. To disable/enable the autounlock
feature, select this function from the
SETUP MENU.
2. Press the RESET control to turn
the autounlock ON or OFF.
3. Press the RESET control for the
next SETUP MENU item or wait for
more than four seconds to return to
the INFO menu.
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Power Running Boards (if equipped)
This feature automatically deploys the side running boards for easy
entry/exit from the vehicle or for cleaning. Refer toRunning boardsin
this chapter for more information.
1. To change operation of the power
running board feature, select this
function from the SETUP MENU.
2. Press the RESET control to select
the running boards setting as
follows:
•AUTOMATIC: the running boards
will automatically deploy when a
door is opened and automatically retract when the door is closed,
•OUT: the running boards will remain OUT regardless of the doors
being open/closed. For example, use this setting when washing the
vehicle, or
•OFF: the running boards will remain IN regardless of the doors being
open/closed.
3. Press the RESET control for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for
more than four seconds to return to the INFO menu.
Easy entry/exit seat (if equipped)
This feature automatically moves the drivers seat backwards for easy exit
from the vehicle.
1. To disable/enable the easy exit
seat feature, select this function
from the SETUP MENU.
2. Press the RESET control to turn
the easy entry exit seat ON or OFF.
3. Press the RESET control for the
next SETUP MENU item or wait for
more than four seconds to return to
the INFO menu.
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) (if equipped)
This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near
the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected.
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1. To disable/enable the reverse
sensing system feature with the
vehicle in P (Park), select this
function from the SETUP MENU or
put the vehicle in R (Reverse).
2. Press the RESET control to turn
the park aid ON or OFF.
3. Press the RESET control for the
next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than four seconds to return to
the INFO menu.
Trailer sway control
This feature uses the electronic stability control to mitigate trailer sway,
1. To disable/enable the trailer sway
feature, select this function from the
SETUP menu for the current display
mode.
2. Press the RESET control to turn
the trailer sway ON or OFF.
Compass display (if equipped)
The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic
or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect
compass accuracy.
Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will
correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal
conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual
calibration may be necessary. Refer toCompass zone/calibration
adjustment.
Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that
varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four
degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the
vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this
error. Refer toCompass zone or calibration adjustment.
Note:Compass zone and calibration adjustments can be entered by
using the INFO and SETUP MENU controls or using the reset button on
top of the compass sensor mounted behind the mirror.
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Compass zone adjustment (if equipped)
1. Determine your magnetic zone by
referring to the zone map.
2. Turn ignition to the on position.
3. Start the engine.
4. From SETUP menu, select
compass zone.
5. Press RESET control until the
message center display changes to
show the current zone setting (XX).
6. Press the RESET control
repeatedly until the correct zone
setting for your geographic location
is displayed on the message center.
The range of zone values are from
01 to 15 and “wraps” back to 01.
7. Wait four seconds when correct
zone is chosen.
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4
5
6 7 8 9 101112 13 14 15
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Compass calibration adjustment
Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures
and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical
accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all
vehicle doors are shut.
1. From the SETUP menu, press the
SETUP control to select the
compass calibration function.
2. Press RESET for calibration.
3. Slowly drive the vehicle in a
circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h])
until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO
CALIBRATE display changes to
CALIBRATION COMPLETED. It will
take up to five circles to complete
calibration.
4. The compass is now calibrated.
Oil life Setup and Start Value
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change
(approximately 7,500 miles [12,000 km] or six months) perform the
following:
1. Press RESET control to display
“HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL”.
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2. Press and hold the RESET
control for more than two seconds.
Oil life is set to 100% and “OIL
CHANGE SET TO 100%” is
displayed.
Note:To change oil life 100% miles
value from 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
or six months to another value,
proceed to Step 3.
3. Once “OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%”
is displayed, release and press the
RESET control switch to change the
Oil Life Start Value. Each release
and press will reduce the value by
10%.
Note:Oil Life Start Value of 100%
equals 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or
six months. For example, setting Oil Life Start Value to 60% sets the Oil
Life Start Value to 3,000 miles (4,800 km) and 120 days.
System warnings
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle’s operating systems.
In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will
cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for four
seconds.
The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no
more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of
the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the
RESET control and clearing the warning message.
Warning messages are divided into four categories:
•They cannot be cleared until the condition is corrected.
•They will reappear on the display 10 minutes from the reset if the
condition has not been corrected.
•They will not reappear until an ignition off-on cycle has been
completed.
•They reappear if the condition clears then reoccurs within the same
ignition on-off cycle.
This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within
the vehicle.
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Warning display Status
Door ajar Warning cannot be reset
Fuel level low Warning returns after 10 minutes
Park brake engaged
Service RSC now
Check brake system
Check park aid (if equipped) Warning returns only after the ignition
key is turned from off to on.
Brake fluid level low
Washer fluid level low
Oil change required
Oil life change soon
Liftgate/glass ajar Warning returns after the condition
has cleared then reoccurs within the
same ignition on-off cycle. Remove objects near pass seat
Check fuel fill inlet (if
equipped)
Check charging system
Low tire pressure
Tire pressure monitor fault
Tire pressure sensor fault
Trailer sway, reduce speed Temporary alert
For 4x4 low stop vehicle (if
equipped)
For 4x4 low shift to N (if
equipped)
To exit 4x4 low stop vehicle (if
equipped)
To exit 4x4 low shift to N (if
equipped)
DOOR AJAR— Displayed when a door is not completely closed.
REMOVE OBJECTS NEAR PASS SEAT— Displayed when objects
are by the passenger seat. After the objects are moved away from the
seat, if the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK FUEL FILL INLET (if equipped)— Displayed when the fuel
fill inlet may not be properly closed. Refer toEasy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel
systemin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
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Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)
This vehicle is equipped with an Adaptive Transmission Control Strategy.
This Adaptive Transmission Control Strategy offers the optimal
transmission operation and shift quality. When the vehicle’s battery has
been disconnected for any type of service or repair, the transmission will
need to relearn the normal shift strategy parameters, much like having to
reset your radio stations when your vehicle battery has been
disconnected. The Adaptive Transmission Control Strategy allows the
transmission to relearn these operating parameters. This learning process
could take several transmission upshifts and downshifts; during this
learning process, slightly firmer shifts may occur. After this learning
process, normal shift feel and shift scheduling will resume.
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