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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Feedback
This feature allows you to program
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
feedback to a preferred setting.
To set your choice for this feature:
1. With the engine off, turn the keyto LOCK/OFF. Do not remove
the key from the ignition.
2. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the RKE
transmitter at the same time.
Hold both buttons until the DIC
display shows the current RKE
feedback mode.
3. To view the next available mode, press and hold the reset stem
until the mode appears. Release
the reset stem and press and
hold again to view the
next mode.
4. Once the desired mode is shown on the DIC display, briefly press
the reset stem to set your
choice. The DIC display then
clears. The following are the available
modes:
RFA 1 (default):
This mode flashes
the parking lamps when you press
the lock or unlock buttons on the
RKE transmitter.
RFA 2: This mode flashes the
parking lamps and sounds the horn
when you press the lock button on
the RKE transmitter. This mode also
flashes the parking lamps when you
press the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter.
RFA 3: This mode flashes the
parking lamps and sounds the horn
when you press the lock or unlock
buttons on the RKE transmitter.
RFA 4: This mode disables RKE
feedback. There will be no feedback
when you press the lock or unlock
buttons on the RKE transmitter.Vehicle Messages
Messages are displayed on the DIC
to notify the driver that the status of
the vehicle has changed and that
some action may be needed by the
driver to correct the condition.
Multiple messages may appear one
after another. The messages are
displayed for several seconds each.
Some messages may not require
immediate action, but you should
press and release the trip odometer
reset stem to acknowledge that you
received the messages and to clear
them from the display. Each
message must be acknowledged
individually.
Some messages cannot be cleared
from the DIC display because they
are more urgent. These messages
require action before they can be
cleared. You should take any
messages that appear on the
display seriously and remember that
clearing the messages only makes
the messages disappear, not correct
the problem.

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The following are the possible
messages that can be displayed
and some information about them.
Battery Voltage and
Charging Messages
SERVICE CHARG (Charge)
SYS (System)
This message displays if there is a
problem with the battery charging
system. Under certain conditions,
the battery warning light may also
turn on in the instrument panel
cluster. SeeCharging System Light
on page 5‑12. The battery will not
be charging at an optimal rate and
the vehicle will lose the ability to
enter the fuel economy mode. The
vehicle is safe to drive, however
have the electrical system checked
by your dealer. Press and release
the reset stem to acknowledge the
message and clear it from the
display.
Brake System Messages
ABS (Antilock Brake System)
FAULT
This message displays if there is a
problem with the Antilock Brake
System (ABS). Check the ABS as
soon as possible and have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer. See
Braking on page 9‑3 andAntilock
Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
on page 5‑16 for more information.
Press and release the reset stem to
acknowledge the message and
clear it from the display.
BRAKES
This message displays if there is a
problem with the brakes. Check the
brakes as soon as possible and
have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer. See Braking on page 9‑3
and Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light on page 5‑16 for
more information. Press and release
the reset stem to acknowledge the
message and clear it from the
display.
FLUID
This message displays if the brake
fluid is low. Check the brake fluid as
soon as possible and have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer. See
Braking on page 9‑3 for more
information. Press and release the
reset stem to acknowledge the
message and clear it from the
display.
PARK BRK (Brake)
This message displays when the
parking brake is set. See Parking
Brake on page 9‑44 andAntilock
Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
on page 5‑16 for more information.
The message clears from the
display after the parking brake is
released or by pressing and
releasing the reset stem.

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Door Ajar Messages
DOORS
This message displays when one or
more of the doors is ajar. Check all
the doors on your vehicle to make
sure they are closed. The message
clears from the display after all of
the doors are closed.
Engine Cooling System
Messages
AC (Air Conditioning) OFF
This message displays when the
engine coolant temperature is too
high and the air conditioning in your
vehicle needs to be turned off. See
Engine Overheating on page 10‑23
andClimate Control Systems on
page 8‑1 for more information. This
message displays along with the
ENG HOT message.
ENG (Engine) HOT
This message displays when the
engine coolant temperature is hot.
Check the engine coolant
temperature gauge. See Engine
Coolant Temperature Gauge on
page 5‑9. Have your vehicle
serviced by your dealer as soon as
possible if you suspect the engine is
overheating. See Engine
Overheating on page 10‑23 for more
information.
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE OIL
This message displays when the oil
needs to be changed. Check the oil
in your vehicle as soon as possible
and have your vehicle serviced by
your dealer. See Engine Oil on
page 10‑9 andScheduled
Maintenance on page 11‑2 for more
information. Press and release the
reset stem to acknowledge the
message and clear it from the
display.
OIL
This message displays when the oil
pressure is low. See Engine Oil
Pressure Light on page 5‑18 and
Engine Oil on page 10‑9 for more
information.
Engine Power Messages
REDUCED POWER
This message displays when the
vehicle's engine power is reduced.
Reduced engine power can affect
the vehicle's ability to accelerate.
If this message is on, but there
is no reduction in performance,
proceed to your destination. The
performance may be reduced the
next time the vehicle is driven. The
vehicle may be driven at a reduced
speed while this message is on, but
acceleration and speed may be
reduced. Anytime this message
stays on, the vehicle should be
taken to your dealer for service as
soon as possible. Press and release

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the reset stem to acknowledge the
message and clear it from the
display.
Fuel System Messages
FUEL CAP
This message displays if the
vehicle's fuel cap is either off or
loose. Pull over as soon as possible
and check to see if the fuel cap is
secure. You may also see the check
engine light on the instrument panel
cluster. If the check engine light
does come on when the fuel cap
was loose, it may take a few driving
trips before the light turns off. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 5‑12for more information if the
light still remains on. Press and
release the reset stem to
acknowledge the message and
clear it from the display.
LOW FUEL
This message displays if the level of
fuel in the vehicle is low. Also check
the fuel gauge. See Fuel Gauge on
page 5‑8 for more information. Refill
the fuel tank as soon as possible.
Lamp Messages
TURN SIGNAL
This message displays when the
turn signal is on for about 1.2 km
(0.75 miles) of travel. Press and
release the reset stem to
acknowledge the message and
clear it from the display.
Ride Control System
Messages
SERVICE STAB (Stability) SYS
(System)
This message displays if there is a
problem with the StabiliTrak system.
Have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer. See StabiliTrak
®System on
page 9‑47 for more information.
STAB (Stability) SYS
(System) OFF
This message displays when the
StabiliTrak system is turned off. See
StabiliTrak
®System on page 9‑47
for more information.
TRAC (Traction) OFF
This message displays when the
Traction Control System (TCS) is
turned off by pressing the
StabiliTrak button. See StabiliTrak
®
System on page 9‑47for more
information.
TRACTION FAULT
This message will display if there is
a problem with the TCS. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer. See
StabiliTrak
®System on page 9‑47
for more information. Press and
release the reset stem to
acknowledge the message and
clear it from the display.

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Service Vehicle Messages
SERV (Service) VEH (Vehicle)
This message displays if your
vehicle needs service. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer as
soon as possible.
Tire Messages
LOW TIRE
This message displays if a low tire
pressure is detected in any of the
vehicle's tires. Press and release
the reset stem to acknowledge the
message and clear it from the
display. The message appears at
each ignition cycle until the tires are
inflated to the correct inflation
pressure. SeeTires on page 10‑46
and Tire Pressure on page 10‑53 for
more information on tires and the
correct inflation pressures.
SERV (Service) TPM (Tire
Pressure Monitor)
This message displays if a part on
the Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) is not working properly. The
tire pressure light also flashes and
then remains on during the same
ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure
Light on page 5‑17. Several
conditions may cause this message
to appear. See Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation on page 10‑56 for
more information. If the warning
comes on and stays on, there may
be a problem with the TPMS. See
your dealer.
Transmission Messages
SERV (Service) 4WD
(Four-Wheel Drive)
This message displays when there
is a problem with the transfer case
control system. Check the transfer
case on your vehicle and have it
serviced by your dealer. See
Four-Wheel Drive on page 9‑39 for
more information about the transfer
case. Press and release the reset
stem to acknowledge the message
and clear it from the display.

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Infotainment System 7-1
Infotainment
System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 7-14
Audio Players
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Phone
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Introduction
Determine which radio the vehicle
has and read the following pages to
become familiar with its features.
{WARNING
Taking your eyes off the road for
extended periods could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death
to you or others. Do not give
extended attention to
entertainment tasks while driving.
This system provides access to
many audio and non audio listings. To minimize taking your eyes off the
road while driving, do the following
while the vehicle is parked:
.Become familiar with the
operation and controls of the
audio system.
.Set up the tone, speaker
adjustments, and preset radio
stations.
For more information, see Defensive
Driving on page 9‑2.

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LOC (Locked):This message
displays when the THEFTLOCK®
system has locked up. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if
an error cannot be corrected,
contact your dealer.
Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)
CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The
audio system has been calibrated
for the vehicle from the factory.
If CAL ERR displays it means that
the radio has not been configured
properly for the vehicle and it must
be returned to your dealer for
service.
LOCKED: This message displays
when the THEFTLOCK
®system has
locked up. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if
an error cannot be corrected,
contact your dealer.
Radio
AM-FM Radio
Finding a Station
AM-FM Radio
AM FM: Press to switch between
FM1, FM2, or AM.
TUNE : Turn to select radio
stations.
oSEEK: Press to go to the
previous station and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold
o
SEEK for two seconds until a beep
sounds. The radio goes to a station,
plays for a few seconds, then goes
to the next station. Press
oSEEK
again to stop scanning.
To scan preset stations, press
and hold
oSEEK for more than
four seconds until two beeps sound. The radio goes to the first preset
station, plays for a few seconds,
then goes to the next preset station.
Press
oSEEK again to stop
scanning presets.
SEEK
p: Press to go to the next
station and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold
SEEK
pfor two seconds until a
beep sounds. The radio goes to a
station, plays for a few seconds,
then goes to the next station. Press
SEEK
pagain to stop scanning.
To scan preset stations, press
and hold SEEK
pfor more than
four seconds until two beeps sound.
The radio goes to the first preset
station stored on the pushbuttons,
plays for a few seconds, then goes
to the next preset station. Press
SEEK
pagain to stop scanning
presets.

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Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)
BAND:Press to switch between
FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if
equipped). The selection displays.
qTUNEr: Turn to select radio
stations.
qSEEKr: Press to go to the
previous or next station and stay
there.
qSCANr: Press and hold for
more than two seconds, SCAN
displays and the radio beeps once.
The radio goes to a station, plays
for a few seconds, then goes to the
next station. Press
qorragain, to
stop scanning presets.
To scan preset stations, press
and hold
qorrfor more than
four seconds, PSCN displays and
the radio beeps once. The radio
goes to a preset station, plays for a
few seconds, then goes to the next
preset station. Press
qorragain,
to stop scanning presets.
Radio Data System (RDS)
The Radio with CD (MP3/WMA) has
an RDS system. RDS features are
available for use only on FM
stations that broadcast RDS
information.
With RDS, the radio can do the
following:
.Seek to stations broadcasting
the selected type of
programming.
.Receive announcements
concerning local and national
emergencies.
.Display messages from radio
stations.
.Seek to stations with traffic
announcements.
This system relies upon receiving
specific information from these
stations and only works when the
information is available. In rare
cases, a radio station could
broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work
improperly. If this happens, contact
the radio station.
While the radio is tuned to an RDS
station, the station name or call
letters display instead of the
frequency. RDS stations can also
provide the time of day, a program
type (PTY) for current programming,
and the name of the program being
broadcast.
RDS Messages
ALERT!:
The Alert feature warns of
local or national emergencies. When
an alert announcement comes on
the current radio station, ALERT!
displays. The announcement is
heard, even if the volume is low or a
CD is playing. If a CD is playing,
play stops during the
announcement. Alert
announcements cannot be
turned off.
ALERT! is not affected by tests of
the emergency broadcast system.
This feature is not supported by all
RDS stations.