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.
9. Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) The Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) is part of an on-
board diagnostic system,
called OBD, that monitors en-
gine and automatic transmission con-
trol systems. The light will illuminate
when the key is in the ON/RUN posi-
tion, before engine start. If the bulb
does not come on when turning the
key from OFF to ON/RUN, have the
condition checked promptly. Certain conditions, such as a loose or
missing gas cap, poor fuel quality,
etc., may illuminate the MIL after en-
gine start. The vehicle should be ser-
viced 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.
10. Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light (for versions/
markets, where provided) The “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator
Light” in the instrument
cluster will come on when
the ignition switch is turned to the
ON/RUN position. It should go out
with the engine running. If the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” comes on continuously with
the engine running, a malfunction has
been detected in the ESC system. If
this light remains on after several ig-
nition cycles, and the vehicle has been
driven several kilometers at speeds
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greater than 48 km/h, see your autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible to
have the problem diagnosed and cor-
rected.
NOTE:
The “ESC Off Indicator Light”and the “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light”
come on momentarily each time
the ignition switch is turned to
ON/RUN.
Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC system will
be ON, even if it was turned off
previously.
The ESC system will make buzz- ing or clicking sounds when it is
active. This is normal; the
sounds will stop when ESC be-
comes inactive following the
maneuver that caused the ESC
activation. 11. Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) OFF Indicator Light (for
versions/markets, where provided)
This light indicates the
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) is off.
12. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
13. Fuel Door Reminder The arrow in this symbol is
a reminder that the Fuel
Filler Door is located on the
left side of the vehicle.
14. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in
the fuel tank when the ignition switch
is in the ON/RUN position.
15. Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for
four to eight seconds as a
bulb check when the igni-
tion switch is first turned to
ON/RUN. If the light is either not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on
while driving, have the system in-
spected at an authorized dealer as
soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Be-
fore Starting Your Vehicle” for further
information.
16. Shift Lever Indicator
The Shift Lever Indicator is self-
contained within the instrument clus-
ter. It displays the gear position of the
automatic transmission.
NOTE:
You must apply the brakes be-
fore shifting from PARK.
The highest available transmis- sion gear is displayed in the
lower right corner of the Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter (EVIC) whenever the Elec-
tronic Range Select (ERS)
feature is active. Use the +/- se-
lector on the shift lever to acti-
vate ERS. Refer to “Automatic
Transmission” in “Starting And
Operating” for further informa-
tion.
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2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to
display the Rear VES Controls. If a
channel list is displayed, press the
HIDE LIST soft-key to display the
Rear VES Controls screen.
3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key based on
the channel you want to change and
then the DISC soft-key in the MEDIA
column. To exit touch the back arrow
at the top left of the screen.
NOTE:
To view a DVD on the radiopress the RADIO/MEDIA hard-
key, on the radio faceplate, then
touch the DISC tab soft-key and
then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
Viewing a DVD on the Touch- Screen radio screen is not avail-
able in all states/provinces, and
the vehicle must be stopped, and
the shift lever must be in the
PARK position for vehicles with
automatic transmission. In ve-
hicles with manual transmission
the parking brake must be en-
gaged. Touching the screen on a Touch-
Screen radio while a DVD is
playing brings up basic remote
control functions for DVD play
such as scene selection, Play,
Pause, FF, RW, and Stop. Press-
ing the X in the upper corner
will turn off the remote control
screen functions.
Play A DVD Using The
VES™ Player (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
1. Insert the DVD with the label fac-
ing up. The VES™ player automati-
cally selects the appropriate mode af-
ter the disc is recognized and starts
playing the DVD.
NOTE:
The VES™ player has basic DVD
control function such as Menu,
Play, Pause, FF, RW and Stop
2. To watch a DVD on Screen 1 for
second row passengers, ensure the Re-
mote Control and Headphone switch
is on Channel 1. 3. To watch a DVD on Screen 2 for
third row passengers, ensure the Re-
mote Control and Headphone switch
is on Channel 2.
Using The Remote Control
1. Press the MODE button on the Re-
mote Control.
2. While looking at Screen 1 or 2,
highlight VES DISC by either press-
ing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or
by repeatedly pressing the MODE
button, then press ENTER on the Re-
mote Control.
NOTE:
Channel/Screen 1 select mode
information is shown on the left
side of the screen.
Channel/Screen 2 select mode information is shown on the
right side of the screen.
The VES™ will retain the last setting when turned off.
Using The Touch-Screen Radio
Controls
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the
radio faceplate.
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2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to
display the Rear VES Controls. If a
channel list is displayed, touch the
HIDE LIST soft-key to display the
Rear VES Controls screen.
3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key and then
the DISC soft-key in the VES column.
To exit touch the back arrow soft-key
at the top left of the screen.
NOTE:
To view a DVD on the radiopress the RADIO/MEDIA hard-
key, on the radio faceplate, then
touch the DISC tab soft-key and
then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
Viewing a DVD on the Touch- Screen radio screen is not avail-
able in all states/provinces, and
the vehicle must be stopped, and
the shift lever must be in the
PARK position for vehicles with
automatic transmission. In ve-
hicles with manual transmission
the parking brake must be en-
gaged. Listen To An Audio Source
While A Video Is Playing
Ensure the Remote Control and
Headphone switch are on the same
channel. If watching a video on
Screen 1 (second row), then Channel
2 could be used for audio. If watching
a video on Screen 2 (third row), then
Channel 1 could be used for audio.
Using The Remote Control
1. Press the MODE button on the Re-
mote Control and either the Mode Se-
lect Screen will display or a small
banner will appear at the bottom of
the screen.
2. To listen to an audio source on
Channel 1 or 2, either press Up/
Down/Left/Right on the Remote Con-
trol to highlight the desired audio
source or press the MODE button re-
peatedly until the desired audio
source appears on the screen.
Using The Touch Screen Radio
Controls
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the
radio faceplate.
2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to
display the Rear VES Controls. If a
channel list is displayed, touch the
HIDE LIST soft-key to display the
Rear VES Controls screen.
3. To listen to an audio source on
Channel 1 while a video is playing on
Channel/Screen 2, touch the 1 soft-
key and choose an audio source. To
listen to an audio source on Channel 2
while a video is playing on Channel/
Screen 1, touch the 2 soft-key and
choose an audio source. To exit touch
the back arrow soft-key at the top left
of the screen.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO (for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
NORMAL STARTING — GASOLINE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
EXTREME COLD WEATHER (BELOW 29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
AFTER STARTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
NORMAL STARTING – DIESEL ENGINE . . . . 228
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 KEY IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK . . . . . . . . 230
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION SHIFTINTERLOCK SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . 231
GEAR RANGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES . . . . . . . . . 236 ACCELERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
TRACTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
DRIVING THROUGH WATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 FLOWING/RISING WATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
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STARTING
PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust
your seat, adjust the inside and out-
side mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and
if present, instruct all other occupants
to buckle their seat belts.WARNING!
Never leave children alone in avehicle, or with access to an un-
locked vehicle. Allowing children
to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of rea-
sons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake
pedal or the shift lever.
Do not leave the key fob in or near
the vehicle, and do not leave a
vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/
RUN mode. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle. AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
The shift lever must be in the NEU-
TRAL or PARK position before you
can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may oc-
cur if the following precautions are
not observed:
Shift into PARK only after the ve-
hicle has come to a complete stop.
Shift into or out of REVERSE
only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop and the engine is
at idle speed.
Do not shift from REVERSE,
PARK, or NEUTRAL into any for-
ward gear when the engine is
above idle speed.
Before shifting into any gear,
make sure your foot is firmly on
the brake pedal. Using Fob With Integrated Key
(Tip Start)
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or
a warm engine is obtained without
pumping or pressing the accelera-
tor pedal.
Do not
press the accelerator. Use the
Fob with Integrated Key to briefly
turn the ignition switch to the START
position and release it as soon as the
starter engages. The starter motor will
continue to run, and it will disengage
automatically when the engine is run-
ning. If the engine fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically in
10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the
ignition switch to the LOCK position,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the
“Normal Starting” procedure.
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KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO
(for versions/markets,
where provided)This feature allows
the driver to oper-
ate the ignition
switch with the
push of a button,
as long as the EN-
GINE START/
STOP button is installed and the Re-
mote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is in the passenger com-
partment.
Installing And Removing The
ENGINE START/STOP Button
Installing The Button
1. Remove the key fob from the igni-
tion switch.
2. Insert the ENGINE START/STOP
button into the ignition switch with
the lettering facing up and readable.
3. Press firmly on the center of the
button to secure it into position. Removing The Button
1. The ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton can be removed from the ignition
switch for key fob use.
2. Insert the metal part of the emer-
gency key under the chrome bezel at
the 6 o’clock position and gently pry
the button loose.
NOTE:
The ENGINE START/STOP button
should only be removed or in-
serted with the ignition in the
LOCK position (OFF position for
Keyless Enter-N-Go).
NORMAL STARTING —
GASOLINE ENGINE
Using The ENGINE START/STOP
Button
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or
a warm engine is obtained without
pumping or pressing the accelera-
tor pedal.
To start the engine, the transmission
must be in PARK or NEUTRAL. Press
and hold the brake pedal while press-ing the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton once. The system takes over and
attempts to start the vehicle. If the
vehicle fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 10 sec-
onds. If you wish to stop the cranking
of the engine prior to the engine start-
ing, press the button again.
To Turn Off The Engine Using
ENGINE START/STOP Button
1. Place the shift lever in PARK, then
press and release the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2. The ignition switch will return to
the OFF position.
3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the
ENGINE START/STOP button must
be held for two seconds and vehicle
speed must be above 8 km/h before
the engine will shut off. The ignition
switch position will remain in the
ACC position until the shift lever is in
PARK and the button is pressed twice
to the OFF position. If the shift lever is
not in PARK and the ENGINE
START/STOP button is pressed once,
the EVIC (for versions/markets,
where provided) will display a “Ve-226
hicle Not In Park” message and the
engine will remain running. Never
leave a vehicle out of the PARK posi-
tion, or it could roll.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch is left in the
ACC or RUN (engine not running)
position and the transmission is in
PARK, the system will automati-
cally time out after 30 minutes of
inactivity and the ignition will
switch to the OFF position.
Keyless Enter-N-Go Functions –
With Driver’s Foot OFF The
Brake Pedal (In PARK Or
NEUTRAL Position)
The Keyless Enter-N-Go feature oper-
ates similar to an ignition switch. It
has four positions, OFF, ACC, RUN
and START. To change the ignition
switch positions without starting the
vehicle and use the accessories follow
these steps. Starting with the ignition switch in
the OFF position:
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition
switch to the ACC position (EVIC
displays “IGNITION MODE AC-
CESSORY”),
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the
ignition switch to the RUN position
(EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE
RUN”),
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the
ignition switch to the OFF position
(EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE
OFF”).
EXTREME COLD
WEATHER (BELOW 29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these
temperatures, use of an externally
powered electric engine block heater
is recommended. IF ENGINE FAILS TO
START
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flam-
mable liquids into the throttle
body air inlet opening in an at-
tempt to start the vehicle. This
could result in a flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
Do not attempt to push or tow
your vehicle to get it started. Ve-
hicles equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started
this way. Unburned fuel could en-
ter the catalytic converter and
once the engine has started, ignite
and damage the converter and ve-
hicle. If the vehicle has a dis-
charged battery, booster cables
may be used to obtain a start from
a booster battery or the battery in
another vehicle. This type of start
can be dangerous if done improp-
erly. Refer to “Jump Starting” in
“What To Do In Emergencies” for
further information.
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