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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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Anti-lock brake system:If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected, have the system
serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer. 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, have the system
serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer. 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.
Engine oil pressure:Displays
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range. Refer toEngine oil
in theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
Oil change reminder:Displays
when the engine oil life has expired.
Refer toOil life monitoring system
resetlater in this chapter.
Door ajar:Displays when the
ignition is in the on position and any
door is open.
ABS
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XXX mls — Trip odometer:Registers the mileage of individual
journeys.
XXX mls — Distance to empty:
Indicates the approximate
distance the vehicle will travel on the fuel remaining in the tank.
Changes in driving pattern may cause the value to vary.
XXX mpg ( l/100km)—Average fuel consumption:
Indicates the
average fuel consumption since the function was last reset.
XX mph (km/h)—Average speed:Indicates the average speed
calculated since the function was last reset.
XXX °F (°C)—Outside air temperature:Shows the outside air
temperature.
To reset the trip odometer and average speed, scroll to the required
display and press and hold the end of the multifunction lever.
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
Your vehicle’s multifunction display is capable of monitoring many vehicle
systems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and various
conditions with an informational message. You can also program various
vehicle settings using the message center.
The display is located in the center stack.
Certain settings can be changed
through the multifunction display.
Press MENU on the audio system to
access the settings screen.
Press
///to move
through the display screen. The
following settings can be changed:
•Audio:SeeAudio systemsin theEntertainment Systemschapter for
more information.
•Vehicle:Select Vehicle then move right to enter into the menu. Scroll
up or down to select from:
•Lane change indicator:Move right to enter the menu and then
move up or down to select from flash once or flash three times.
Press OK to confirm.
•Chimes:Move right to enter the menu, then up or down to select
from warning chimes or info chimes. Press OK to confirm.
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Message Warning Lamp at
Instrument ClusterSystem
VEHICLE NOT IN
PARK SELECT P— Starting/Transmission
VEHICLE NOT IN
PARK SELECT P— Starting/Transmission
DOOR OPEN APPLY
BRAKE— Doors
X DOOR OPEN
Doors
TRUNK OPEN
Doors
HOOD OPEN
Hood
AIRBAG
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW
Airbag
TCS OFF
Traction control
system
TCS MALFUNCTION
NEXT SERVICE
Traction control
system
ENGINE OIL
CHANGE DUE NEXT
SERVICE
Engine Oil (SeeOil
life monitoring
system resetlater in
this section)
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE LOW
STOP SAFELY
Engine Oil
BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL LOW
SERVICE NOW
Brakes
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Oil life monitoring system reset
To reset the oil service light and clear the oil change message after
servicing use the following procedure:
1. With the ignition in the off position, press the brake and accelerator
pedals.
2. Turn the key to the accessory position for keyed vehicles and for push
button start vehicles press the Start/Stop button once quickly. DO NOT
attempt to start the engine.
3. Press the accelerator and brake pedals fully for 20 seconds.
4.ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE NEXT SERVICEand
will display.
5. Turn the vehicle off. The message and lights will be cleared.
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3.INFO:Press to access any available radio or CD information.
4.Sound menu:Press to access Treble, Bass, Middle, Fade (if
equipped) and Balance menu options. Use
/to cycle through the
various options. When the desired option is chosen, press
/to
increase or decrease the levels. Press OK to set or press MENU to exit.
5.Memory presets:: To save a station, tune to the desired station.
Press and hold a preset button until sound returns.
6.Fast forward:Press to access the next track. Press and hold to fast
forward through track.
7.On/Off/Volume:Press to turn the system on or off. Turn to adjust the
volume.
8.Reverse:Press to access the previous track. Press and hold for a fast
reverse through the track.
9.MENU:Press to access the following features:
Note:To scroll through the following menus and make adjustments,
press
/or/. Pressto return to the previous screen
or
to advance to the next screen.
Note:At any time, you can press MENU to close the menu screen.
•Sirius (if equipped):Scroll to select Sirius and then press OK to
enter the menu. Scroll to select from SAT1. SAT2 or SAT3 modes.
Note:Sirius must be the selected audio source for this option to
appear in the menu.
•Radio:Scroll to select Radio mode and then move right to enter the
menu. Scroll to select from:
•Manual Tune:Press OK to select and press
/to tune
manually.
•Scan:Press OK to activate scan mode for a brief sampling of
stations.
•Autostore:Press OK to activate the autostore feature. This allows
you to store the six strongest local stations available from the AM
and FM frequency bands. When the search is complete, the sound
will return and the six strongest stations will be stored in the
memory presets (and overwrite any stations previously stored in
the AST band.) You can also manually store stations in the AST
band. When the AST band is active, simply tune to the desired
station and press and hold a memory preset. The new station will
be saved and will override the previously saved station.
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Autostore feature:The autostore feature allows you to store the six
strongest local stations available from the AM and FM frequency bands. To
use, select AST. The display will read ‘Hold to start autostore’. Continue
holding the button until ‘Autostoring’ appears in the display. When the
search is complete, the sound will return and the six strongest stations will
be stored in the memory presets (and overwrite any stations previously
stored in the AST band).
Note:You can also manually store stations in the AST band. When the AST
band is active, simply tune to the desired station and press and hold a
memory preset. The new station will be saved and will override the
previously saved station.
13.CD:Press to enter CD mode (if equipped).
14.
(Eject):Press to eject a CD (if equipped.)
15.Cursor controls:Use to cycle through various menu selections.
Note:You can either press the arrows or move the OK knob in the
desired direction.
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•Adaptive volume:Scroll to select Adaptive volume and move
right to enter the menu. Adaptive volume automatically adjusts the
system’s volume to compensate for speed and wind noise. You can
set the system between off and +7.
•Sound:Scroll to select Sound and move right to enter the menu.
Scroll to select from Treble, Bass, Middle, Fade and Balance
options. When the desired option is chosen, scroll to increase or
decrease the levels.
•DSP Occupancy:Select DSP Occupancy and scroll to select from
Optimize all or Optimize Driver. Occupancy mode optimizes sound
quality for the chosen seating position. Press OK to confirm your
selection.
•DSP Equalizer:Scroll to select DSP Equalizer and scroll to select
from Rock, Pop, Classic, Voice and Equalizer off. Press OK to
confirm your selection. You can then select SEEK or SCAN to
initiate the search for the chosen category of music.
•Vehicle:Refer to Multi-function display in theInstrument Cluster
chapter for more information.
•Clock:Refer to Multi-function display in theInstrument Cluster
chapter for more information.
•Display:Refer to Multi-function display in theInstrument Cluster
chapter for more information.
MessagesPress
/to view the saved vehicle messages.
5.Memory presets:To save a station, tune to the desired station. Press
and hold a preset button until the information pop-up timer expires and
stored preset # pop-up appears.
6.
(Fast forward):Press to access the next track. Press and hold
to fast forward through track.
7.On/Off/Volume:Press to turn the system on or off. Turn to adjust the
volume.
8.
(Reverse):Press to access the previous track. Press and hold
for a fast reverse through the track.
9.PHONE:Press to access SYNCphone features if available. Refer to
the SYNCsection for more information. If your vehicle is not equipped
with SYNC. the display will read MUTE and will mute the playing
media.
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