WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning light for additional information.
Note:Some Warning Lights are reconfigurable telltale (RTT) indicator
lights and will illuminate in the Message Center Display and function the
same as the warning light.
Service engine soon:The
indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is first turned to the on
position to check the bulb and to
indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
testing. Normally, the “Service engine soon” light will stay on until the
engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present.
However, if after 15 seconds the “Service engine soon” light blinks eight
times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. See the
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testingin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter.
Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board
Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer toOn
board diagnostics (OBD-II)in theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could
damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid
heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced
immediately by your authorized dealer.
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WARNING:Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel
system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire.
Powertrain malfunction/reduced
power (RTT) (if equipped):
Displays when the engine has
defaulted to a “limp-home”
operation. Report the fault to a
dealer at the earliest opportunity.
Brake system warning light:To
confirm the brake system warning
light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the on position
when the engine is not running, or in a position between on and start, or
by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the on
position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this
time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination
after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the
brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer.
WARNING:Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning
light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.
Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Driving extended
distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and
the risk of personal injury.
Anti-lock brake system:If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected, have the system
serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake
warning light also is illuminated.
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BRAKE
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Airbag readiness:If this light fails
to illuminate when the ignition is
turned to on, continues to flash or
remains on, have the system
serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. A chime will also sound
when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been
detected.
Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A Belt-Minder
chime will also sound to remind you
to fasten your safety belt. Refer to
theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minderchime feature.
Charging system (RTT):Displays
when the battery is not charging
properly.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
Engine oil pressure (RTT):
Displays when the oil pressure falls
below the normal range. Refer to
Engine oilin theMaintenance
and Specificationschapter.
Engine coolant temperature
(RTT):Displays when the engine
coolant temperature is high. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, switch off the engine and
let it cool. Refer toEngine coolant
in theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
WARNING:Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is running or hot.
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Low tire pressure warning:
Illuminates when your tire pressure
is low. If the light remains on at
start up or while driving, the tire
pressure should be checked. Refer
toInflating your tiresin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. When
the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for three
seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn on or
begins to flash, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For
more information on this system, refer toTire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
Low fuel (RTT) (if equipped):
Displays when the fuel level in the
fuel tank is at or near empty (refer
toFuel gaugein this chapter).
Low washer fluid (RTT)
(if equipped):Displays when the
windshield washer fluid is low.
Transmission Tow/Haul Feature
(RTT):Illuminates when the
Tow/Haul feature has been
activated. Refer to theDriving
chapter for transmission function
and operation. If the light flashes
steadily, have the system serviced immediately, damage to the
transmission could occur.
AdvanceTrac(if equipped):
Displays when the AdvanceTrac
with RSCsystem is active. If the
light remains on, have the system
serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer.
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control system
is deactivated.
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Four wheel drive (RTT)
(if equipped):Displays when
four-wheel drive is engaged. If the
light fails to illuminate when the
ignition is turned on, or remains on,
have the system serviced
immediately by your authorized dealer.
Four wheel drive auto (RTT)
(if equipped):Displays when
four-wheel drive automatic mode is
engaged. If the light fails to
illuminate when the ignition is
turned on, or remains on, have the
system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.
Door ajar (RTT) (if equipped):
Displays when the ignition is in the
on position and any door, liftgate or
the liftgate glass is open.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Parking brake on warning chime:Sounds when the parking brake is
set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph
(5 km/h).
Turn signal chime:Sounds when the turn signal lever has been
activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is driven
more than 1.5 miles (2.4 km).
Message center activation chime:Sounds when some warning
messages appear in the message center display for the first time.
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Odometer:Registers the total miles
(kilometers) of the vehicle. Refer to
Message centerin theDriver
Controlschapter on how to switch
the display from Metric to English.
Trip odometer:Registers the miles
(kilometers) of individual journeys.
Press and release the message
center INFO button until “TRIP A”
appears in the display (this
represents the trip mode). Press the
control again to select Trip B. Press and hold the RESET button for two
seconds to reset.
Tachometer:Indicates the engine
speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of
the scale may damage the engine.
Fuel gauge:Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignition
is in the on position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
Refer toFilling the tankin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.
The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel
filler door is located.
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THX:Your vehicle is equipped with
the THXII certified premium audio
system. This system creates optimal
acoustic quality for all seating
positions and road conditions. The
system offers an advanced speaker
system, amplifier, subwoofer and
equalization.
1.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,
press and hold a preset button until
sound returns. PRESET SAVED will appear in the display. You may store
up to 18 stations, six presets in AM, FM1 and FM2.
In satellite radio mode,there are 18 available presets, six each for
SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your memory
presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a preset control
until sound returns.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
2.
(Eject):Press to eject the
current CD. To eject a specific CD,
press
and the corresponding
memory preset. Press and hold
to autoeject all discs in the system.
3.TUNE: In radio mode,turn to
go up/down the frequency band in
individual increments.
In MP3 mode,with folder mode
active, turn to advance to the next/previous MP3 folder.
In satellite radio mode,press
SEEKto tune to the
next/previous channel.
In CATEGORY MODE,press turn the TUNE knob to scroll through the
list of available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). Refer
toCategory ModeunderMenufor further information.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
(Phone / mute): Press to mute the playing media. Press again to
return to the playing media. You must have a phone paired to the system
for this to work.
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4.MENU:Press MENU repeatedly
to scroll through the following
modes:
SATELLITE RADIO MENU (if equipped):Press MENU when satellite
radio mode is active to access. Press OK to enter into the satellite radio
menu. Press
/to cycle through the following options:
•CATEGORY:Press OK to enter category mode. Press
/to
scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop,
Rock, News, etc.) Press OK when the desired category appears in the
display. After a category is selected, press SEEK to search for that
specific category of channels only (i.e. ROCK). You may also select
CATEGORY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS categories and channels.
Press OK to close and return to the main menu.
•SAVE SONG:Press OK to save the currently playing song in the
system’s memory. (If you try to save something other than a song,
CANT SAVE will appear in the display.) When the chosen song is
playing on any satellite radio channel, the system will alert you with
an audible prompt. Press OK while SONG ALERT is in the display and
the system will take you to the channel playing the desired song. You
can save up to 20 songs. If you attempt to save a song when the
system is full, the display will read REPLACE SONG? Press OK to
access the saved songs and press
/to cycle through the saved
songs. When the song appears in the display that you would like to
replace, press OK. SONG REPLACED will appear in the display.
•DELETE SONG:Press OK to delete a song from the system’s
memory. Press
/to cycle through the saved songs. When the
song appears in the display that you would like to delete, press OK.
The song will appear in the display for confirmation. Press OK again
and the display will read SONG DELETED. If you do not want to
delete the currently listed song, press
/to select either
RETURN or CANCEL.
Note:If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO
SONGS.
•DELETE ALL SONGS:Press OK to delete all song’s from the
system’s memory. The display will read ARE YOU SURE ? Press OK to
confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALL
DELETED.
Note:If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO
SONGS.
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