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When the remaining oil life is low,
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will appear on the display.
SeeEngine Oil Messages on
page 5‑30. The oil should be
changed as soon as possible. See
Engine Oil on page 10‑9. In addition
to the engine oil life system
monitoring the oil life, additional
maintenance is recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule in this
manual. See Scheduled
Maintenance on page 11‑2 for more
information.
Remember, the Oil Life display must
be reset after each oil change. It will
not reset itself. Also, be careful not
to reset the Oil Life display
accidentally at any time other than
when the oil has just been changed.
It cannot be reset accurately until
the next oil change. To reset the
engine oil life system press the SET
button while the Oil Life display is
active. See Engine Oil Life System
on page 10‑12. Battery Voltage
This display, available on some
vehicles, shows the current battery
voltage. If the voltage is in the
normal range, the value will display.
For example, the display may read
Battery Voltage 15.0 Volts. The
vehicle's charging system regulates
voltage based on the state of the
battery. The battery voltage can
fluctuate while viewing this
information on the DIC. This is
normal. See
Charging System Light
on page 5‑13 for more information.
If there is a problem with the battery
charging system, the DIC will
display a message. See Battery
Voltage and Charging Messages on
page 5‑28.
Blank Display
This display shows no information.Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages
(Canada Base Level)
DIC messages display when the
status of the vehicle has changed
and action may be needed to
correct the condition. Multiple
messages appear one after another.
Press any of the DIC buttons on the
turn signal lever to acknowledge
and clear them from the display.
More urgent messages cannot be
cleared from the DIC display. All
messages should be taken
seriously. Clearing messages will
not correct the problem.
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Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
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
maximum 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.
Fuel System Messages
FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays when the
vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as
soon as possible.
TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message displays when the
fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the
fuel cap.
Key and Lock Messages
REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY
This message displays when the
battery in the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter needs to be
replaced.
Lamp Messages
AUTOMATIC LIGHT
CONTROL ON
This message is displayed when the
automatic light control has been
turned on. SeeAutomatic Headlamp
System on page 6‑3.
AUTOMATIC LIGHT
CONTROL OFF
This message is displayed when the
automatic light control has been
turned off. See Automatic Headlamp
System on page 6‑3.
XXX TURN INDICATOR
FAILURE
When one of the turn signals is out,
this message displays to show
which bulb needs to be replaced.
See Bulb Replacement on
page 10‑30 andReplacement Bulbs
on page 10‑36 for more information
on the turn signal bulb replacement.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message is displayed if the
turn signal has been left on. Turn off
the turn signal.
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Starting the Vehicle
Messages
TURN STEERING WHEEL
TURN KEY OFF THEN ON
This message is displays when the
steering column is locked. Try
turning the steering wheel while
turning the vehicle off and then back
on to unlock the steering column.
TURN STEERING WHEEL
START VEHICLE AGAIN
This message is displays when the
steering column is locked. Try
turning the steering wheel while
starting the vehicle to unlock the
steering column.
Tire Messages
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
This message displays if there is a
problem with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS). SeeTire
Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 10‑53 for more information.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays when the
system is learning new tires. See
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 10‑53for more information.
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. There is also an icon with the
warning that will indicate the
location of the low tire
The low tire pressure warning light
will also come on. See
Tire
Pressure Light on page 5‑20.
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 10‑42, Vehicle Load Limits
on page 9‑12, and Tire Pressure on
page 10‑50.
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/reset button. The DIC
also shows the tire pressure values.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 5‑24.
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Entering the Personalization
Menus
1. Press CONFIG to access theConfiguration Settings menu.
2. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob to highlight Vehicle
Settings. Press the CONFIG
button until Vehicle is highlighted
on vehicles with navigation
system only.
3. Press the center of the MENU or MENU/SEL knob to select the
Vehicle Settings menu. Key myst
be in the run position.
The following list of menu items will
be available:
.Climate and Air Quality
.Comfort and Convenience
.Collision/Detection Systems
.Languages
.Lighting
.Power Door Locks
.Remote Locking, Unlocking,
Starting
.Return to Factory Settings
Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob
to highlight the menu. Press the
knob to select it. Each of the menus
is detailed in the following
information.
Vehicles with a Navigation system
will display a check mark to indicate
this feature is on.
Climate and Air Quality
If equipped, select the Climate and
Air Quality menu and the following
will be displayed:
.Auto Fan Speed
.Air Quality Sensor
.Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
.Auto Defog
.Auto Rear Defog Auto Fan Speed
This will allow you to select the
automatic fan speed. This feature
sets the climate control fan speed to
maintain the interior temperature.
Press the MENU or MENU/SEL
knob when Auto Fan Speed is
highlighted to open the menu. Turn
the knob to highlight High, Medium,
or Low. Press the BACK button to
confirm the selection and move
back to the last menu.
Air Quality Sensor
This will allow you to select whether
the system will operate at high or
low sensitivity. Only vehicles with
the automatic climate control will
have this option.
Press the MENU or MENU/SEL
knob when Air Quality Sensor is
highlighted to open the menu. Turn
the knob to highlight High Sensitivity
or Low Sensitivity. Press the BACK
button to confirm the selection and
move back to the last menu.
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Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
On vehicles with remote start and
heated seats, the heated seats can
be set to on or off.
Press the MENU or MENU/SEL
knob when Remote Start Auto Heat
Seats is highlighted to open the
menu. Turn the knob to highlight On
or Off. Press the BACK button to
confirm the selection and move
back to the last menu.
Auto Defog
When turned On and high humidity
is detected, the climate control
system may adjust to outside air
supply and turn on the air
conditioner or the heater. The fan
speed may slightly increase to help
prevent fogging. When high
humidity is no longer detected, the
system will return to its prior
operation.
Press the MENU or MENU/SEL
knob when Auto Defog is
highlighted to open the menu. Turn
the knob to highlight On or Off.Press the BACK button to confirm
the selection and move back to the
last menu.
Auto Rear Defog
When on, this feature turns on the
rear defogger at vehicle start when
the interior temperature is cold and
likely fog. The Auto rear defog
function can be disabled by
pressing
1. When OFF, the feature
can be turned on by pressing
1.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Climate Control Systems on
page 8‑1 for more information.
Press the MENU or MENU/SEL
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 Chime
Volume will be displayed. Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the
chime volume level.
Press the MENU or MENU/SEL
knob when Chime Volume is
highlighted. Turn the knob to select
Normal or High. Press the BACK
button to confirm and go back to the
last menu.
Collision/Detection Systems
If equipped, select the Collision/
Detection Systems menu and Park
Assist will be displayed.
Park Assist
This allows the Ultrasonic Parking
Assist feature, audible only, to be
turned on or off.
Press the MENU or MENU/SEL
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.
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Languages
Select the Language menu and the
following will be displayed:
.English
.Francais
.Espanol
Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob
to select the language. Press BACK
to return 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 or MENU/SEL
knob when Exit Lighting is
highlighted. Turn the knob to select
Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute,
or 2 Minutes. Press the BACK
button to confirm and go back to the
last menu.
Vehicle Locator Lights
This allows the vehicle locator lights
to be turned on or off. When on, the
head lamps and back up lamps will
flash when the keb fob unbutton
K
is pressed.
Press the MENU or MENU/SEL
knob when Vehicle Locator Lights is
highlighted to open the menu. Turn
the MENU or MENU/SEL knob to
highlight On or Off. Press MENU or
MENU/SEL to select On or Off.
Press the BACK button to confirm
the selection and move back to the
last menu.
Power Door Locks
Select Power Door Locks and the
following will be displayed:
.Auto Door Unlock
.Delayed Door Lock
.Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
.Auto Door Lock
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 or MENU/SEL
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.
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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.
Press either the power lock button
or the lock button on the RKE
transmitter twice to override the
delayed locking feature and
immediately lock all of the doors.
Press the MENU or MENU/SEL
knob when Delayed Door Lock is
highlighted to select On or Off.
Press BACK to return to the
last menu.
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
When on, all doors will lock. The
driver door will then unlock if door
locking is requested while the
drivers door is open and disables
Delayed Door Lock feature.Even when this feature is off, the
driver is protected from accidental
lockouts when the key is in the
ignition.
If Off is selected, the Delayed Door
Lock feature may be enabled
through an additional menu
selection.
Press the MENU or MENU/SEL
knob when Unlocked Door Anti Lock
Out is highlighted to select On or
Off. Press BACK to return to the
last menu.
Auto Door Lock
This allows selection of which of the
doors will automatically lock when
the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Press the MENU or MENU/SEL
knob when Auto Door Lock is
highlighted. Turn the knob to select
On or Off. Press the knob to confirm
and go back to the last menu.Remote Locking, Unlocking,
Starting
Select Remote Locking, Unlocking,
Starting and the following will be
displayed (depending on system):
.Remote Lock Feedback
.Door Unlock or Remote
Door Lock
.Remote Unlock Light Feedback
.Remote Start
Remote Lock Feedback
This allows selection of what type of
feedback is given when locking the
vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Press the MENU or MENU/SEL
knob when Remote Lock Feedback
is highlighted. Turn the knob to
select Lights and Horn, Lights Only,
Horn Only, or Off. Press the knob to
confirm and go back to the
last menu.
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Door Unlock or Remote Door Lock
This allows selection of which doors
will unlock when pressing the unlock
button on the RKE transmitter.
Press the MENU or MENU/SEL
knob when Door Unlock is
highlighted. Turn the knob to select
All Doors or Driver Door Only. When
set to Driver Door Only, the driver
door will unlock the first time the
unlock button is pressed and all
doors will unlock when the button is
pressed a second time. When set to
All Doors, all of the doors will unlock
at the first press of the unlock
button. Press the knob to confirm
and go back to the last menu.Remote Unlock Light Feedback
If equipped, this allows selection of
what type of feedback is given when
unlocking the vehicle with the RKE
transmitter.
Press the MENU or MENU/SEL
knob when Remote Unlock Light
Feedback is highlighted. Turn the
knob to select On or Off. Press the
knob to confirm and go back to the
last menu.
Remote Start
If equipped, this allows selection to
turn on or off Remote Start.
Press the MENU or MENU/SEL
knob when Remote Start is
highlighted. Turn the knob to select
On or Off. Press the knob to confirm
and go back to the last menu.Return to Factory Settings
Select Return to Factory Settings to
return all vehicle personalization to
the default settings. Turn the knob
to select Yes or No. Press the knob
to confirm and go back to the
last menu.