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All formats will show the turn-by-turn
navigation information and provide
details about the next driving
maneuver to be made. When
you near your destination, the
HUD will display a distance bar
that will empty the closer you get
to your destination. All navigation
information is provided to the HUD
by the navigation radio or OnStar
®
service, for vehicles that have these
features.
English Shown, Metric Similar
The HUD image displayed on
the windshield will automatically
dim and brighten to compensate
for outside lighting. However, the
HUD brightness control can still
be adjusted as needed. The HUD image can temporarily
light up depending on the angle
and position of the sunlight on the
HUD display. This is normal and
will change when the angle of
the sunlight on the HUD display
changes.
Polarized sunglasses could make
the HUD image harder to see.
Care of the HUD
Clean the inside of the windshield
as needed to remove any dirt or film
that could reduce the sharpness or
clarity of the HUD image.
To clean the HUD lens, use a soft,
clean cloth that has household glass
cleaner sprayed on it. Wipe the
HUD lens gently, then dry it. Do not
spray cleaner directly on the lens
because the cleaner could leak into
the unit.
If You Cannot See the HUD
Image When the Ignition Is On
.Is anything covering the
HUD lens?
.Is the HUD dimmer setting bright
enough?
.Is the HUD image adjusted to
the proper height?
.Are you wearing polarized
sunglasses?
.Still no HUD image? Check the
fuse in the instrument panel fuse
block. See
Instrument Panel
Fuse Block on page 10‑42.
If the HUD Image Is Not Clear
.Is the HUD image too bright?
.Are the windshield and HUD
lens clean?
If the HUD image is not correct,
contact your dealer.
Keep in mind that the windshield is
part of the HUD system.

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Lamp Messages
AFL (Adaptive Forward
Lighting) LAMPS NEED
SERVICE
This message displays
when the Adaptive Forward
Lighting (AFL) system is disabled
and needs service. See your
dealer. SeeAdaptive Forward
Lighting (AFL) on page 6‑4 for
more information.
Object Detection System
Messages
PARK ASSIST OFF
This message is displayed when the
park assist system has been turned
off. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist
on page 9‑42.
SERVICE PARK ASSIST
This message is displayed if there
is a problem with the park assist
system. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
Ride Control System
Messages
SERVICE REAR AXLE
This message displays when there
is a problem with the All-Wheel
Drive (AWD) System. See your
dealer for service.
SERVICE TRACTION
CONTROL
This message displays when there
is a problem with the Traction
Control System (TCS). When this
message is displayed, the system
will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your
driving accordingly. See your dealer
for service.
SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there
is a problem with the StabiliTrak®
system. If this message appears, try
to reset the system. Stop; turn off
the engine for at least 15 seconds;
then start the engine again. If this
message still comes on, it means
there is a problem. See your dealer
for service. The vehicle is safe to
drive, however, you do not have the
benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce
your speed and drive accordingly.
SPORT MODE ON
This message displays when
using the selective ride control.
See Selective Ride Control on
page 9‑38 for more information.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
This message displays when the
Traction Control System (TCS) is
turned off. Adjust your driving
accordingly.

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Anti-Theft Alarm System
Messages
THEFT ATTEMPTED
This message displays if the vehicle
detects a tamper condition.
Tire Messages
TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD
AIR TO TIRE
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays when the
pressure in one or more of
the vehicle's tires is low.
The low tire pressure warning
light will also come on. SeeTire
Pressure Light on page 5‑23.
If a tire pressure message appears
on the DIC, stop as soon as you
can. Inflate the tires by adding air
until the tire pressure is equal to
the values shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label. See
Tires on page 10‑46, Vehicle
Load Limits on page 9‑12, and Tire
Pressure on page 10‑54.
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/CLR button.
The DIC also shows the tire
pressure values. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑25.SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
This message displays if there is
a problem with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire
Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 10‑57 for more information.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays when
the system is learning new tires.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor
Operation on page 10‑57 for
more information.
Transmission Messages
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays if there is
a problem with the transmission.
See your dealer.
SHIFT TO PARK
This message displays when the
transmission needs to be shifted to
P (Park). This may appear when
attempting to remove the key if the
vehicle is not in P (Park).
TRANSMISSION HOT —IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays and a chime
sounds if the transmission fluid in
the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the
transmission fluid temperature high
can cause damage to the vehicle.
Stop the vehicle and let it idle to
allow the transmission to cool.
This message clears when the fluid
temperature reaches a safe level.

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Window Messages
OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER
WINDOW
This message is displayed when the
window needs to be reprogrammed.
If the vehicle's battery has been
recharged or disconnected, you
will need to reprogram each front
window for the express-up feature
to work. SeePower Windows on
page 2‑19 for more information.
OPEN, THEN CLOSE
PASSENGER WINDOW
This message is displayed when the
window needs to be reprogrammed.
If the vehicle's battery has been
recharged or disconnected, you
will need to reprogram each front
window for the express-up feature
to work. See Power Windows on
page 2‑19 for more information.
Vehicle
Personalization
The audio system controls are
used to access the personalization
menus for customizing vehicle
features.
CONFIG (Configuration):
Press to access the Configuration
Settings Menu.
MENU/SELECT Knob: Press
the center of this knob to enter
the menus and select menu items.
Turn the knob to scroll through the
menus.
0BACK: Press to exit or move
backward in a menu.
Entering the Personalization
Menus
1. Press CONFIG to access the Configuration Settings menu.
2. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to highlight Vehicle Settings. 3. Press the center of the
MENU/SELECT knob to select
the Vehicle Settings menu.
The following list of menu items will
be available:
.Climate and Air Quality
.Comfort and Convenience
.Collision/Detection Systems
.Language
.Lighting
.Power Door Locks
.Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
.Return to Factory Settings
Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to
highlight the menu. Press the knob
to select it. Each of the menus is
detailed in the following information.

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Climate and Air Quality
Select the Climate and Air Quality
menu and the following will be
displayed:
.Auto Fan Control
.Air Quality Control
.Auto Heated Seats
.Remote Start Heated Seats
.Remote Start Cooled Seats
.Auto Defog
.Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Control
This will allow you to select the
automatic fan speed. It can be
adjusted to run lower or higher
than normal.
Press the MENU/SELECT
knob when Auto Fan Control is
highlighted to open the menu.
Turn the knob to highlight High,
Medium, or Low. Press the knob
to confirm the selection and move
back to the last menu. Air Quality Control
This will allow you to select whether
the system will operate at high or
low sensitivity. Only vehicles with
the dual zone climate control will
have this option.
Press the MENU/SELECT
knob when Air Quality Control
is highlighted to open the menu.
Turn the knob to highlight High or
Low. Press the knob to confirm the
selection and move back to the
last menu.
Remote Start Heated Seats
When on, this feature will turn the
heated seats on when using remote
start on cold days.
Press the MENU/SELECT knob
when Remote Start Heated Seats is
highlighted. Turn the knob to select
On or Off. Press the knob to confirm
and go back to the last menu.
Remote Start Cooled Seats
When on, this feature will turn the
cooled seats on when using remote
start on warm days.
Press the MENU/SELECT knob
when Remote Start Cooled Seats is
highlighted. Turn the knob to select
On or Off. Press the knob to confirm
and go back to the last menu.
Auto Defog
This will allow you to turn the auto
defog on or off. Only vehicles with
the dual zone climate control will
have this option.
Press the MENU/SELECT knob
when Auto Defog is highlighted to
open the menu. Turn the knob to
highlight On or Off. Press the knob
to confirm the selection and move
back to the last menu.

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Auto Rear Defog
This will allow you to turn the auto
rear defog on or off. This feature
will automatically turn on the rear
defogger when it is cold outside.
Press the MENU/SELECT
knob when Auto Rear Defog is
highlighted to open the menu.
Turn the knob to highlight On
or Off. Press the knob to confirm
the selection and move back to
the last menu.
Comfort and Convenience
Select the Comfort and
Convenience menu and the
following will be displayed:
.Chime Volume
.Driver Seat Easy Exit
.Park Tilt MirrorsChime Volume
This allows the selection of the
chime volume level.
Press the MENU/SELECT knob
when Chime Volume is highlighted.
Turn the knob to select Normal or
High. Press the knob to confirm
and go back to the last menu.
Driver Seat Easy Exit
When on, this feature will move
the driver seat rearward upon
turning the ignition off and the driver
door being opened. This may be
performed to make it easier to exit
the vehicle. See
“Easy Exit Driver
Seat” under Power Seat Adjustment
on page 3‑5 for more information.
This allows you to turn the easy exit
seat feature on or off.
Press the MENU/SELECT knob
when Driver Seat Easy Exit is
highlighted. Turn the knob to select
On or Off. Press the knob to confirm
and go back to the last menu. Park Tilt Mirrors
When on, both the driver and
passenger mirrors will tilt downward
when the vehicle is shifted to
R (Reverse) to improve visibility of
the ground near the rear wheels.
They will return to their previous
driving position when the vehicle
is shifted out of R (Reverse),
the ignition is turned to OFF, or
the vehicle is left in R (Reverse).
See
Park Tilt Mirrors on page 2‑17
for more information.
This allows you to turn the park tilt
mirrors feature on or off.
Press the MENU/SELECT
knob when Park Tilt Mirrors is
highlighted. Turn the knob to select
Driver & Passenger or Off. Press
the knob to confirm and go back
to the last menu.

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Collision/Detection Systems
Select the Collision/Detection
Systems menu and the following
will be displayed:
.Side Blind Zone Alert System
Side Blind Zone Alert System
This allows the Side Blind Zone
Alert System feature to be turned
on or off.
Press the MENU/SELECT knob
when Park Assist is highlighted.
Turn the knob to select On or Off.
Press the knob to confirm and go
back to the last menu.
Language
Select the Language menu and the
following will be displayed:
.English
.French
.Spanish Turn the MENU/SELECT knob
to select the language. Press the
knob to confirm and go back to the
last menu.
Lighting
Select the Lighting menu and the
following will be displayed:
.Exit Lighting
.Vehicle Locator Lights
Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of how
long the exterior lamps stay on
when leaving the vehicle when
it is dark outside.
Press the MENU/SELECT knob
when Exit Lighting is highlighted.
Turn the knob to select Off,
30 Seconds, 1 Minute, or 2 Minutes.
Press the knob to confirm and go
back to the last menu. Vehicle Locator Lights
This allows the vehicle locator
lights to be turned on or off. The
vehicle locator lights come on when
unlocking the vehicle with the RKE
transmitter.
Press the MENU/SELECT knob
when Vehicle Locator Lights is
highlighted. Turn the knob to select
On or Off. Press the knob to confirm
and go back to the last menu.
Power Door Locks
Select Power Door Locks and the
following will be displayed:
.Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
.Delayed Door Lock
.Auto Door Unlock

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Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
When on, this feature will keep the
driver door from locking when the
door is open. If off is selected, the
Delayed Door Lock menu will be
available and the door will lock as
programmed through this menu.
Press the MENU/SELECT
knob when Auto Door Unlock is
highlighted. Turn the knob to select
On or Off. Press the knob to confirm
and go back to the last menu.
Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay
the locking of the doors until
five seconds after the last door is
closed. You will hear three chimes
to signal delayed locking is in use.Pressing either the power lock
button or the lock button on the
RKE transmitter twice will override
the delayed locking feature and
immediately lock all of the doors.
Press the MENU/SELECT knob
when Delayed Door Lock is
highlighted. Turn the knob to select
On or Off. Press the knob to confirm
and go back to the last menu.
Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which of the
doors will automatically unlock when
the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Press the MENU/SELECT
knob when Auto Door Unlock
is highlighted. Turn the knob to
select All Doors, Driver Door, or Off.
Press the knob to confirm and go
back to the last menu.Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
Select Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
and the following will be displayed:
.Unlock Feedback (Lights)
.Locking Feedback
.Door Unlock Options
.Remote Recall
.Passive Entry
.Remote Left In Vehicle
Unlock Feedback (Lights)
When on, the exterior lamps will
flash when unlocking the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter.
Press the MENU/SELECT knob
when Unlock Feedback (Lights) is
highlighted. Turn the knob to select
On or Off. Press the knob to confirm
and go back to the last menu.