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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 17
Message center 20
Entertainment Systems 32
AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 32
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 41
USB port 43
Satellite radio information 47
Navigation system 50
SYNC50
Climate Controls 51
Manual heating and air conditioning 51
Navigation system based climate control 54
Rear window defroster 58
Lights 59
Headlamps 59
Turn signal control 63
Bulb replacement 64
Driver Controls 72
Windshield wiper/washer control 72
Steering wheel adjustment 73
Power windows 77
Mirrors 79
Speed control 80
Locks and Security 91
Keys 91
Locks 92
Anti-theft system 103
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAirbag - Front
Airbag - SideChild Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
AnchorBrake System
Anti-Lock Brake SystemParking Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum BasedParking Aid System
Stability Control SystemSpeed Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Service Engine SoonEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
Warning
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time, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Illumination
after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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.
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Driving extended
distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and
the risk of personal injury.
Anti-lock brake system (if
equipped):If the ABS light stays
illuminated or continues to flash, a
malfunction has been detected.
Contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake
warning light also is illuminated.
Airbag readiness:If this light fails
to illuminate when the ignition is
turned to on, continues to flash or
remains on, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible. A chime will sound if there is a malfunction in
the indicator light.
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:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
If it stays on while the engine is
running, there may be a malfunction
with the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related
component.
ABS
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O/D OFF (automatic
transmission):Illuminates when
the overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off;
refer to theDrivingchapter. If the light does not illuminate, contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Low fuel (if equipped):
Illuminates when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is at or near empty.
Refer toFuel gaugein this chapter.
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is engaged. Turns
off when the speed control system
is disengaged.
Door ajar (if equipped):
Illuminates when the ignition is in
the on position and any of the doors
or the hood/trunk are open.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
Electronic throttle control:
Illuminates when the engine has
defaulted to a “limp-home”
operation. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
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.O/D
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Engine oil pressure gauge (if
equipped):Indicates engine oil
pressure. The needle should stay in
the normal operating range
(between “L” and “H”). If the needle
falls below the normal range, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and
check the engine oil level. Add oil if
needed. If the oil level is correct (and gauge reads no/low oil pressure),
shut down the engine immediately and contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
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.
The FUEL icon and arrow indicates
which side of the vehicle the fuel
filler door is located.
Refer toFilling the tankin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.
MINI MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
Selectable features
Press and release the RESET stem to scroll trough the message center
functions. Select or reset the function by holding the RESET stem for
more than two seconds.
This menu displays the following control displays:
•Odometer
•Trip Odometer A or B
•Autolamp (if equipped)
•Autolock/Unlock (if equipped)
Odometer/Trip odometer
Refer toGaugesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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Autolamp dealy (if equipped)
This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the
ignition is switched off.
1. To disable/enable the autolamp
delay feature, select this function
using RESET stem.
2. Press and hold the RESET stem
for two seconds to select the new Autolamp delay values of 0, 10, 20, 30,
60, 90, 120 or 180 seconds.
Autolock/Autounlock (if equipped)
Autolock:This feature locks your doors when the vehicle is shifted out
of park.
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
autolock/autounlock feature, select
this function using RESET stem.
2. Press and hold the RESET stem
for two seconds to toggle between on or off
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
With the ignition in the on position,
the message center, located on your
instrument cluster, displays
important vehicle information
through a constant monitor of
vehicle systems.You may select
display features on the message center for a display of status. The
system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of
system warnings followed by a long indicator chime.
Note:Refer to the SETUP menu in this section to select the Single or
Dual mode display in your message center.
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Selectable features
Reset
Press this control to select and reset
functions shown in the INFO menu
and SETUP menu.
Setup menu
Press this control for the following
displays:
Note:The vehicle’s headlamps or
parklamps must be on to
perform/check light functions.
•System Check•My Color 1, 2, 3
•Oil Life•Display Mode
•Gauge Color•Units (English/Metric)
•Halo Light•Autolamp (if equipped)
•Halo Color•Autolock (if equipped)
•Ambient Light (if equipped)•Autounlock (if equipped)
•Ambient Light Dim (if equipped)•Language
•Ambient Color (if equipped)
System check
Selecting this function from the
SETUP menu causes the message
center to cycle through each of the
systems being monitored. For each
of the monitored systems, the
message center will indicate either
an OK message or a warning message for two seconds.
Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of
the systems being monitored.Note:Some systems show a message only
if a condition is present.
The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the
message center is as follows:
1. OIL LIFE
2. CHARGING SYSTEM
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