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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
G:Turn and Lane-Change Signals
2 3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
N: Windshield Wipers
L: Windshield Washer
Flash-To-Pass Feature.
Information for these features is on the pages following.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
An arrow on the
instrument panel cluster
flashes in the direction of
the turn or lane change.
For vehicles with the side blind zone alert system,
an arrow in the outside mirror flashes when the turn
signal is used. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
on
page 3‑42for more information.
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to
signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change
is complete. If the lever is briefly pressed and released,
the turn signal will flash three times.
The lever returns to its starting position when it is
released.
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The Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system provides an
audible and visual alert if you approach a vehicle too
quickly that is directly ahead. FCA also provides a
visual alert with no audible alert if you are following
another vehicle much too closely. The FCA alert symbol
is located on top of the instrument panel to the right of
the driver. FCA uses the Adaptive Cruise Control radar
to detect a vehicle directly ahead, in your path, within a
distance of 328 ft (100 m) and operates at speeds
above 20 mph (32 km/h).
{WARNING:
FCA is only a warning system and does not apply
the brakes. When you are approaching a vehicle
or object too rapidly or when you are following a
vehicle too closely that is ahead of you, FCA may
not provide you with enough time to avoid a
collision. FCA is not designed to warn the driver of
pedestrians or animals. Your complete attention is
always required while driving and you should be
ready to take action and apply the brakes. For
more information, seeDefensive Driving
on
page 5‑2
.
The FCA control is
located on the steering
wheel.
To enable or disable FCA, press the Adaptive Cruise
Control button. See Adaptive Cruise Control
on
page 4‑14.
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Other Messages
There are three messages that may appear on the
Driver Information Center (DIC). They are CLEAN
RADAR, RADAR CRUISE NOT READY and SERVICE
RADAR CRUISE. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on
page 4‑65.
Cleaning the System
The radar can become blocked by snow, ice, or dirt.
If so, you may need to turn off the engine and clean the
lens. See “Cleaning the System” underAdaptive Cruise
Control on page 4‑14.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to
signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass.
The flash-to-pass feature will only work with the
headlamps on. It does not work with Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
Pull and hold the turn signal lever toward you to use.
If the headlamps are on low beam, pulling the turn
signal towards you will flash the high beams.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper lever is located on the left side of
the steering column.
Turn the band with the wiper symbol on it to control the
windshield wipers.
8(Mist): For a single wiping cycle, hold it on mist until
the wipers start, then release. The wipers stop after
one wipe. Several wipes, hold the band longer.
6(Delay): Use to set the delay time between wipe
cycles. The wiper speed can be set for a long or short
delay between wipes. The closer the band is set to the
top of the lever, the shorter the delay.
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Cruise Control
With cruise control, a speed of approximately 40 km/h
(25 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping
your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not
work at speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph). A cruise
control light appears in the instrument panel cluster
when the cruise control is on.
When the brakes are applied, the cruise control
shuts off.
{WARNING:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not
use the cruise control on winding roads or in
heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery
roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction
can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could
lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery
roads.If your vehicle is in cruise control when the Traction
Control System (TCS) begins to limit wheel spin, the
cruise control automatically turns off. See
Traction
Control System (TCS)
on page 5‑6. When road
conditions let you safely use it again, the cruise control
can be turned back on.
The cruise control buttons
are located on left side of
the steering wheel.
I(On/Off): Press to turn the cruise control system on
or off.
+ RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press briefly to make the
vehicle resume to a previously set speed or press and
hold to accelerate.
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SET–(Set): Press to set the speed and activate cruise
control or make the vehicle decelerate.
[(Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without
erasing the set speed from memory.
Setting Cruise Control
If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get
bumped and go into cruise when not desired. Keep the
cruise control switch off when cruise is not being used.
The cruise light on the instrument panel cluster comes
on after the cruise control has been set to the desired
speed.
1. Press
I.
2. Get up to the speed desired.
3. Press the SET– button located on the steering
wheel and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator.
Resuming a Set Speed
If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then
the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged
without erasing the set speed from memory.
Once the vehicle speed is 40 km/h (25 mph) or greater,
press the +RES button on the steering wheel. The
vehicle returns to the previously set speed and stays
there.
If you press and hold the +RES button, the vehicle
speed increases until the button is released or the
brake is applied. Do not hold in the +RES button, if you
do not want the vehicle speed to increase.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
If the cruise control is already activated,
.Press the +RES button. Hold it there until the
desired speed is reached, and then release the
button.
.To increase the vehicle speed in small amounts,
briefly press the +RES button and then release it.
Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about
1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster.
The accelerate feature only works after the cruise
control speed is set by pressing the SET– button.
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The ACCs are located on the steering wheel.
The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the
steering wheel.
](On):Press to turn the system on.
+ Res (Resume/Accelerate): Press to make the
vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to increase
the set speed when ACC is already active.
Set–: Press to set the speed or to decrease the set
speed when ACC is already active.
[(Cancel): Press to disengage ACC without erasing
the set speed from memory. +GAP (Increase Following Distance):
Press to
increase the distance between your vehicle and other
vehicles.
−GAP (Decrease Following Distance): Press to
decrease the distance between your vehicle and other
vehicles.
ACC will not work if the master cylinder brake fluid level
is low.
Engaging ACC With the Set Button
If the adaptive cruise control switch is on when not in
use, it could get bumped and go into cruise when not
desired. Keep the adaptive cruise control switch off
when cruise is not being used.
The set speed is selected by the driver. This is the
speed your vehicle will travel if there is no vehicle
detected in its path.
To set ACC, do the following:
1. Press the
]button.
2. Get up to the speed desired.
3. Press in the SET– button and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Once ACC is set, it may immediately apply the brakes if
it detects a vehicle ahead is too close or moving slower
than your vehicle.
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The on symbol is located on the display at the top of the
instrument panel to the right of the driver. When the on
symbol is lit on the display, it indicates that ACC is
active.
A message on the DIC will also display when ACC is
set. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑65.
Keep in mind speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds,
and weather conditions when adjusting your set speed.
If the vehicle is in ACC when the traction control system
begins to limit wheel spin, the ACC will automatically
disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS)
on
page 5‑6and StabiliTrak®Systemon page 5‑6.
When road conditions allow you to safely use it again,
the ACC can be turned back on.
Increasing Set Speed While Using ACC
If the ACC is already activated,
.Press the +RES button. Hold it there until the
desired set speed is displayed on the Driver
Information Center (DIC), then release the switch.
.To increase the set speed in small amounts, move
the switch briefly to +RES. Each time this is done,
the set speed increases by 1 km/h (1 mph).
Your vehicle will not reach the set speed until the
system determines there is not a vehicle in front of you.
At that point, your vehicle speed will increase to the set
speed.
Decreasing Set Speed While Using ACC
If the ACC is already activated,
.Press the SET– button until the lower speed
desired is reached, then release it.
.To slow down in small amounts, briefly press the
SET– button. Each time this is done, the set speed
decreases by 1 km/h (1 mph) slower.
Resuming a Set Speed
If the ACC is set at a desired speed and then the
brakes are applied, the ACC is disengaged without
erasing the set speed from memory.
Once the vehicle speed is 40 km/h (25 mph) or greater,
press the +RES button. The vehicle returns to the
previously set speed and stays there.
Selecting the Follow Distance (GAP)
When the system detects a slower moving vehicle, it
adjusts your vehicle speed and maintains the follow
distance (gap) you select.
Use the plus and minus buttons on the steering wheel
to adjust the follow distance.
Press the plus button to increase the distance or the
minus button to decrease the distance. The first button
press shows the current follow distance setting on
the DIC. The current follow distance setting will be
maintained until it is changed.
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Exterior Lamps
The exterior lamps
control is located on the
instrument panel to the
left of the steering wheel.
It controls the following systems:
.Headlamps
.Taillamps
.Parking Lamps
.License Plate Lamps
.Instrument Panel Lights
.Fog Lamps
The exterior lamps control has four positions:
O(Off): Turns off the exterior lamps except for
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). AUTO (Automatic):
Automatically turns on the
headlamps at normal brightness, together with the
following:
.Parking Lamps
.Instrument Panel Lights
.IntelliBeam®
; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps
together with the following:
.Instrument Panel Lights
.License Plate Lamps
.Taillamps
.Side Marker Lamps
The parking brake indicator light comes on and stays on
while the parking lamps are on with the engine off and
the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.
2 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps together with
the previously listed lamps. A warning chime sounds if
the driver's door is opened while the ignition switch is
off and the headlamps are on.
# (Fog Lamps): Press the exterior lamps control to
turn on the fog lamps. See Fog Lamps on page 4‑29.
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