bel. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine
the proper tire inflation pressure for
those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your ve-
hicle has been equipped with a Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale when one or more of your tires
is significantly under-inflated. Ac-
cordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop
and check your tires as soon as pos-
sible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-
ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stop-
ping ability.Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if
under-inflation has not reached thelevel to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
indicate when the system is not oper-
ating properly. The TPMS malfunc-
tion indicator is combined with the
low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the tell-
tale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will con-
tinue upon subsequent vehicle start-
ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is il-
luminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire pres-
sure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replace-
ment or alternate tires or wheels on
the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale
after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that
the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for
the original equipment tires and
wheels. TPMS pressures and warn-
ing have been established for the tire
size equipped on your vehicle. Un-
desirable system operation or sensor
damage may result when using re-
placement equipment that is not of
the same size, type, and/or style.
Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor
damage. Do not use tire sealant from
a can or balance beads if your ve-
hicle is equipped with a TPMS, as
damage to the sensors may result.
26. Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) The Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) is part of an on-
board diagnostic system
called OBD that monitors
emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. The
light will illuminate when the key is in
the ON/RUN position before engine
start. If the bulb does not come on
when turning the key from LOCK to
ON/RUN, have the condition checked
promptly.
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Certain conditions, such as a loose or
missing gas cap, poor fuel quality,
etc., may illuminate the light after
engine start. The vehicle should be
serviced if the light stays on through
several of your typical driving cycles.
In most situations, the vehicle will
drive normally and will not require
towing.CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the MIL on
could cause damage to the engine
control system. It also could affect
fuel economy and drivability. If the
MIL is flashing, severe catalytic con-
verter damage and power loss will
soon occur. Immediate service is re-
quired.
WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic con-
verter, as referenced above, can
reach higher temperatures than in
normal operating conditions. This
can cause a fire if you drive slowly or
park over flammable substances
such as dry plants, wood, cardboard,
etc. This could result in death or
serious injury to the driver, occu-
pants or others.
27. Transmission Temperature
Warning Light This light indicates that the
transmission fluid tempera-
ture is running hot. This
may occur with severe us-
age, such as trailer towing. If this light
turns on, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle. Then, shift the transmission
into NEUTRAL and run the engine at
idle or faster until the light turns off.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Trans-
mission Temperature Warning Light
illuminated will eventually cause se-
vere transmission damage or trans-
mission failure.WARNING!
If the Transmission Temperature
Warning Light is illuminated and
you continue operating the vehicle,
in some circumstances you could
cause the fluid to boil over, come in
contact with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.
28. High Beam Indicator This light indicates that the
headlights are on high beam.
Pull the turn signal lever to-
ward the steering wheel to switch the
headlights to low beam.
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29. Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) Display
This display shows the EVIC mes-
sages when the appropriate condi-
tions exist. Refer to “Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC)” for
further information.
30. Rear Fog Light IndicatorThis indicator will illuminate
when the rear fog lights are
on.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) features a driver-
interactive display that is located in
the instrument cluster. The EVIC consists of the following:
Compass Heading Display (N, S, E,
W, NE, NW, SE, SW)
Average Fuel Economy
Distance To Empty (DTE)
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
Elapsed Time
Display Units
System Warnings (Door Ajar, etc.)
Personal Settings (Customer- Programmable Features)
Outside Temperature Display (°F or °C)
Audio Mode Displays – 12 preset Radio Stations or CD Title and
Track number when playing
The system allows the driver to select
information by pressing the following
buttons mounted on the steering
wheel: MENU Button
Press and release the
MENU button to advance
the display to each of the
EVIC Main Menu features.
Upon reaching the last item in the
Main Menu the EVIC will advance to
the first item in the Main Menu with
the next MENU button press and re-
lease. Press and release the MENU
button to return to the Main Menu
from a sub-menu.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons
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DOWN ButtonPress and release the
DOWN button to advance
the display through the
various Trip Functions or
Personal Settings.
COMPASS Button
Press and release the COM-
PASS button to display the
compass heading, the outside
temperature, and Audio Info
(when the radio is on) screen
when the current screen is not the com-
pass, outside temp, audio info screen.
SELECT Button
Press and release the SE-
LECT Button to accept a
selection. The SELECT
Button also resets various
Trip Functions.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) DISPLAYS
When the appropriate conditions ex-
ist, the EVIC displays the following
messages:
Turn Signal On (with a continuous
warning chime after one mile traveled)
Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Bat- tery Low (with a single chime)
Personal Settings Not Avail – Ve- hicle Not in Park
Personal Settings Not Avail – Ve- hicle in Motion
Door Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which door is open. A
single chime sounds if the vehicle is
in motion).
Doors Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which doors are open. A
single chime sounds if the vehicle is
in motion).
Trunk Open (with vehicle graphic showing and open trunk and A
single chime )
Lights On Key In Ignition
Remote start aborted — Door ajar
Remote start aborted — Hood ajar
Remote start aborted — Trunk ajar
Remote start aborted — Fuel low
Remote start disabled — System
fault
Convertible Top Not Secured (with a single chime)
Convertible Top Complete (with a single chime)
Secure Cargo Shield (with a single chime)
Speed Too High (with a single chime)
Convertible Top Malfunction (with a single chime)
Oil Change Required (with a single chime)
Low Tire (with a graphic of the car showing which tire(s) is/are low -
with a single chime). Refer to "Tire
Pressure Monitoring System" in
"Starting and Operating".
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SYSTEM STATUS
Displays SYSTEM OK if there are no
active Warning Messages stored.
Pressing and releasing the DOWN
button when SYSTEM OK is dis-
played will do nothing. Displays SYS-
TEM WARNINGS PRESENT if there
are active Warning Messages stored.
Pressing and releasing the DOWN
button when SYSTEM WARNINGS
PRESENT is displayed will display
each stored warning for each button
press. Press and Release the MENU
button to return to the Main Menu.
PERSONAL SETTINGS
(CUSTOMER-
PROGRAMMABLE
FEATURES)
Personal Settings allows the driver to
set and recall features when the auto-
matic transaxle is in PARK.
Press and release the MENU button
until “Personal Settings” displays in
the EVIC.
Press and release the DOWN button
to display the following program-
mable features:Language
When in this display you may select
different languages for all display no-
menclature, including the trip func-
tions. Pressing the SELECT button
while in this display selects English,
Spanish, French, German, Italian, or
Dutch depending on availability. As
you continue, the displayed informa-
tion will be shown in the selected lan-
guage.
Auto Unlock On Exit
When ON is selected and the transaxle
is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position,
all doors will unlock when the
driver's
door is opened. To make your selec-
tion, press the SELECT button until
ON or OFF appears.
RKE Unlock
When “Driver Door 1st Press” is se-
lected, only the driver's door will un-
lock on the first press of the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UN-
LOCK button. When Driver Door 1st
Press is selected, you must press the
RKE transmitter UNLOCK button
twice to unlock the passenger's doors.
When “All Doors 1st Press” is se-
lected, all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter
UNLOCK button. To make your se-
lection, press and release the SELECT
button until “Driver Door 1st Press”
or “All Doors 1st Press” appears.
Flash Lamp with LOCK
When ON is selected, the front and
rear turn signals will flash when the
doors are locked or unlocked with the
RKE transmitter. This feature may be
selected with or without the Sound
Horn with LOCK feature selected. To
make your selection, press and release
the SELECT button until ON or OFF
appears.
Headlamp Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the
driver can choose to have the head-
lights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or
90 seconds when exiting the vehicle.
To make your selection, press the SE-
LECT button until 0, 30, 60, or 90
appears.
Headlamps With Wipers
(Available with Auto Headlights
Only)
When ON is selected, and the head-
light switch is in the AUTO position,
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the headlights will turn on approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the wipers are
turned on. The headlights will also
turn off when the wipers are turned
off if they were turned on by this
feature. To make your selection, press
the SELECT button until ON or OFF
appears.
NOTE:
Turning the headlights on during
the daytime causes the instrument
panel lights to dim. To increase the
brightness, refer to “Lights” in
“Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle.”
Key Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected, the
power window switches, radio,
Uconnect™ phone, and power outlets
will remain active for up to 10 min-
utes after the ignition switch is turned
to the LOCK position. Opening either
front vehicle door will cancel this fea-
ture. To make your selection, press the
SELECT button until OFF, 45 sec, 5
min, or 10 min appears.Illumin. Approach
When this feature is selected, the
headlights will activate and remain on
for up to 90 seconds when the doors
are unlocked with the remote keyless
entry transmitter. To make your selec-
tion, press the SELECT button until
“OFF,” “30 sec,” “60 sec,” or
“90 sec” appears.
Display Units In
The EVIC and odometer can be
changed between English and Metric
units of measure. To make your selec-
tion, press and release the SELECT
button until “U.S.” or “METRIC” ap-
pears.
Compass Variance
Refer to “Compass Display” for more
information.
Calibrate Compass
Refer to “Compass Display” for more
information.
SOUND SYSTEMS
Refer to your Sound Systems Booklet.
SETTING THE ANALOG
CLOCK
To set the analog clock, located at the
top center of the instrument panel,
press and hold the button in until the
setting is correct. The clock will adjust
slowly at first and then quicker the
longer the button is held.
Setting The Analog Clock
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SHALLOW STANDING WATER . . . . . . . . . . . 143
POWER STEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK . . . . . . . . 144
PARKING BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) . . . . . . . . . 146
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . . 147 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) . . . . . . . 147
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) . . . . . . 148
BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . 148
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) . . 149
ESC ACTIVATION/MALFUNCTIONINDICATOR LIGHT AND ESC OFF
INDICATOR LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . 151 TIRE PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES . . . . . . . . . . . 151
RADIAL-PLY TIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
TIRE SPINNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
TREAD WEAR INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
LIFE OF TIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
REPLACEMENT TIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
TIRE CHAINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . 155
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . . 155 PREMIUM SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
FUEL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
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mode (refer to “AutoStick®” in
“Starting And Operating” for further
information) to select a lower gear.
Under these conditions, using a lower
gear will improve performance and
extend transmission life by reducing
excessive shifting and heat buildup.
During cold temperatures, transmis-
sion operation may be modified de-
pending on engine and transmission
temperature as well as vehicle speed.
This feature improves warm up time
of the engine and transmission to
achieve maximum efficiency. Engage-
ment of the torque converter clutch is
inhibited until the transmission fluid
is warm (refer to the “Note” under
“Torque Converter Clutch” in this
section). During extremely cold tem-
peratures (27°C or below), operation
may briefly be limited to third gear
only. Normal operation will resume
once the transmission temperature
has risen to a suitable level.
Transmission Limp Home Mode
Transmission function is monitored
electronically for abnormal condi-
tions. If a condition is detected that
could result in transmission damage,Transmission Limp Home Mode is ac-
tivated. In this mode, the transmis-
sion remains in third gear regardless
of which forward gear is selected.
PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL
will continue to operate. The Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL) may
be illuminated. Limp Home Mode al-
lows the vehicle to be driven to an
authorized dealer for service without
damaging the transmission.
In the event of a momentary problem,
the transmission can be reset to regain
all forward gears by performing the
following steps:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission into PARK.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK/OFF position.
4. Wait approximately 10 seconds.
5. Restart the engine.
6. Shift into the desired gear range. If
the problem is no longer detected, the
transmission will return to normal op-
eration.
NOTE:
Even if the transmission can be
reset, we recommend that you visit
an authorized dealer at your earli-
est possible convenience. Your au-
thorized dealer has diagnostic
equipment to determine if the
problem could recur.
If the transmission cannot be reset,
authorized dealer service is required.
Overdrive Operation
The automatic transmission includes
an electronically controlled Overdrive
(sixth gear). The transmission will
automatically shift into the Overdrive
gear if the following conditions are
present:
the shift lever is in the DRIVE po-
sition,
the transmission fluid has reached an adequate temperature,
the engine coolant has reached an adequate temperature,
vehicle speed is sufficiently high, and
the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator.
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