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In Brief 1-11
Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation
for the vehicle can be controlled
with this system.
1. Fan Control
2. Air Conditioning
3. Recirculation
4. Temperature Control
5. Rear Window Defogger
6. Air Delivery Mode Control
SeeClimate Control Systems on
page 8‑1.
Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
O
/VOL: Press to turn the system
on and off. Turn to increase or
decrease the volume.
RADIO/BAND: Press to select AM
or FM.
©SEEK or SEEK¨(Seek): Press
to seek the previous or next station.
Buttons 1−6: Press to save and
select favorite stations.
INFO: Press to view current radio
information.
For more information about these
and other radio features, see
Operation on page 7‑6.
Storing a Favorite Station
Stations from all bands can be
stored in the favorite lists in any
order. Up to six stations can be
stored in each favorite page and the
number of available favorite pages
can be set. To store the station to a position in
the list, press the corresponding
button 1−6 until a beep is heard.
For more information, see
“Storing a
Station as a Favorite” inAM-FM
Radio on page 7‑9.
Setting the Clock
See Clock on page 5‑4.
Satellite Radio
Vehicles with a SiriusXM®satellite
radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM
satellite radio subscription can
receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
based in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the
SiriusXM service.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9
Arming the System
1. PressQonce on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE). The
anti-theft alarm system is active
automatically after 30 seconds.
2. Press
Qtwice and the anti-theft
alarm system is immediately
active.
The security indicator will flash to
indicate the anti-theft system is
working. It goes out when the doors
are unlocked using the RKE
transmitter. The indicator comes on
when the doors are locked using the
RKE transmitter.
Disarming the System
To disarm the system, either unlock
the doors using the RKE transmitter,
or start the vehicle .
To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
Lock the vehicle with the transmitter
after all occupants have left the
vehicle and all doors are closed. If you set off the alarm by accident,
turn off the alarm by pressing
Qor
Kon the RKE transmitter or start
the vehicle with a recognized
transmitter in the vehicle. The alarm
will stop after 30 seconds and reset
to the activated anti-theft mode.
If the system does not operate as
described above, have it checked
by your dealer.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13‑15 for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and Industry Canada
Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed. The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the key is
removed from the ignition.
The system is automatically
disarmed when the vehicle is
started with the correct key. The key
uses a transponder that matches an
immobilizer control unit in the
vehicle and automatically disarms
the system. Only an authorized key
starts the vehicle. The vehicle may
not start if the key is damaged.
The security light, in the instrument
cluster, comes on if there is a
problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when
the ignition is turned on.
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5-4 Instruments and Controls
It also stops for 10 seconds when
the transmission is shifted from
N (Neutral) to other gears.
The windshield washer reservoir is
used for the windshield and the rear
window. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir if either washer is not
working. SeeWasher Fluid on
page 10‑17.
Clock
Radio without Touchscreen
The infotainment system controls
are used to access the time and
date settings through the menu
system. See Operation on page 7‑6
for information about how to use the
menu system.
Setting the Time and Date
1. PressHor CONFIG button and
select Time and Data Settings.
2. Select Set Time or Set Date.
3. Turn the Menu/Tune knob to the desired value. 4. Press the Menu/Tune knob to
select the value.
5. Turn the Menu/Tune knob to change the desired value.
6. To save and return to the Time Settings menu, press
/BACK
button at any time.
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
1. Press theHor CONFIG button
and select Time and Date
Settings.
2. Select Set Time Format.
3. Press the Menu/Tune knob to select the 12 hour or 24 hour
display format.
Setting the Month and Day
Format
1. Press theHor CONFIG button
and select Time and Date
Settings.
2. Select Set Date Format.
3. Turn the Menu/Tune knob to the desired setting. 4. Press the Menu/Tune knob to
select the DD/MM/YYYY (day/
month/year), MM/DD/YYYY
(month/day/year), or YYYY/MM/
DD (year/month/day) display
format.
Radio with Touchscreen
The infotainment system controls
are used to access the time and
date settings through the menu
system. See Operation on page 7‑6
for information about how to use the
menu system.
Setting the Time and Date
1. PressD, and then press
settings.
2. Press time and date settings, and then set time and date.
3. Press
yorzto adjust the
value.
4. Press OK.
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Instruments and Controls 5-25
18:Left Low Beam Failure
20: Right Low Beam Failure
21: Check Left Position Lamp
22: Check Right Position Lamp
23: Reversing Lamp Failure
24: License Plate Lamp Failure
25: Left Front Turn Indicator Failure
26: Left Rear Turn Indicator Failure
27: Right Front Turn Indicator
Failure
28: Right Rear Turn Indicator
Failure
58: Winter Tire Recognition
65: Theft Attempted
75: Service AC System
81: Service Transmission
82: Change Engine Oil Soon
89: Service Vehicle Soon
95: Service AirbagVehicle
Personalization
Personalization Menu (Radio
without Touchscreen)
The audio system controls and
touchscreen are used to access the
personalization menus for
customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
CONFIG (Configuration): Press to
access the Configuration
Settings Menu.
MENU/TUNE: Turn to scroll
through the menus or setup items.
Press to enter the menus and select
the menu items.
/BACK : Press to exit, or return to
the previous screen or menu.
To access a menu:
1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to
select the desired menu.
3. Press the MENU/TUNE knob.
Settings menus and functions may
vary depending on vehicle option.
Press the CONFIG button and the
following list of menu items may be
available:
.Languages
.Time and Data Settings
.Radio Settings
.Vehicle Settings
.Comfort & Convenience
Language
Select the Language menu and the
following may be displayed:
.English
.French
.Spanish
1. Turn MENU/TUNE to the desired language.
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2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob toselect.
Press
/BACK to go back to the
last menu.
Time and Date Settings
Select the Time and Data Settings
menu and the following may be
displayed:
.Set Time
.Set Data
.Set Time Format
.Set Date Format
.Auto Time Adjust
Set Time
Select to manually set the time.
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to the desired value.
2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to select the value.
3. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to change the desired value. 4. To save and return to the Time
Settings menu, press
/BACK
button at any time.
Set Date
Select to manually set the date.
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to the desired value.
2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to select the value.
3. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to change the desired value.
4. To save and return to the Time Settings menu, press
/BACK
button at any time.
Set Time Format
Select to set the 12/24 hour format.
1. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to select the 12 hour or 24 hour
display format.
Set Date Format
Select to set the month and day
format. 1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to
the desired setting.
2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to select the DD/MM/YYYY (day/
month/year), MM/DD/YYYY
(month/day/year), or YYYY/MM/
DD (year/month/day) display
format.
Auto Time Adjust
Select to turn the auto time adjust
on or off.
1. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to turn On or Off.Radio Settings
Select the Radio Settings menu and
the following may be displayed:
.Auto Volume
.Maximum Startup Volume
.Radio Favorites
Auto Volume
The auto volume feature
automatically adjusts the radio
volume to compensate for road and
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wind noise as the vehicle speeds up
or slows down, so that the volume
level is consistent.
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob tothe desired value.
2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to select the value.
Maximum Startup Volume
Select to manually set the startup
volume of the radio.
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to increase or decrease the value.
2. To save press the MENU/TUNE or
/BACK button.
Radio Favorites
Select to manually set the number
of favorite pages.
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select 1-6.
2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to select the value.
Vehicle Settings
Select the Radio Settings menu and
the following may be displayed:
.Comfort and Convenience
.Lighting
.Power Door Locks
.Lock, Unlock, Settings
.Vehicle Factory Settings
Comfort and Convenience
Select the Comfort and
Convenience menu and the
following may be displayed:
.Chime Volume
.Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Chime Volume
Select to set the chime volume level
to Normal or High.
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select Chime Volume.
2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to select. 3. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to
the desired level.
4. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to select the level.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Select to set the Auto Wipe in
Reverse Gear feature on or off.
When on, and the front wipers are
on, the rear window wiper will turn
on automatically when the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse).
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select Auto Wipe in
Reverse Gear.
2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to turn On or Off.
Lighting
Select the Lighting menu and the
following may be displayed:
.Exit Lighting
Exit Lighting
Select to set how long the exterior
lamps stay on when leaving the
vehicle and it is dark outside.
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Remote Door Unlock
Select to set which doors will unlock
when pressing
Kon the RKE
transmitter, select All Doors or
Driver Door.
When set to Driver Door, the driver
door will unlock the first time
Kis
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
K.
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to the desired selection.
2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to select.
Vehicle Factory Settings
Select Vehicle Factory Settings to
return all of the vehicle
personalization to the default
settings. Press MENU/TUNE when
Vehicle Factory Settings is selected
and open the menu. Select Yes or
No by turning and pressing the
MENU/TUNE knob.
Personalization Menu (Radio
with Touchscreen)
Settings can be made with the
ignition ON and the vehicle not
moving.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
D(Home): Press to access the
Home Page Menu.
QorR(Up/Down): Press to scroll
through the menus or setup items.
4(Back) : Press to exit, or return
to the previous screen or menu.
To access the menu:
1. Press
D.
2. Press Settings.
Press the menu item to select it.
Each of the menus is detailed in the
following information.
Settings menus and functions may
vary depending on vehicle option. The following list of menu items may
be available:
.Time & Date Settings
.Radio Settings
.Connection Settings
.Vehicle Settings
.Language
.Text Scroll
.Touch Beep Sound
.Max Startup Volume
.About
.DivX®VOD
Time and Date Settings
Select the Time and Data Settings
menu and the following may be
displayed:
.Set Time Format
.Set Date Format
.Set Time and Date
.Automatic Clock Sync
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Set Time Format
Select to set the 12/24 hour format.
Press 12h or 24h.
Set Date Format
Select to set the month and day
format.
Press
SorTto select the DD/MM/
YYYY (day/month/year), MM/DD/
YYYY (month/day/year), or YYYY/
MM/DD (year/month/day) format.
Set Time and Date
Select to manually set the time
and date.
1. Press
yorzto adjust the
value.
2. Press OK.
Automatic Clock Sync
Select to display the real or user
time on the radio.
Select On to display the real time or
Off to display the time set by
the user.
Radio Settings
Select the Radio Settings menu and
the following may be displayed:
.Auto Volume
.Radio Tune Bar
.Radio Text
.XM Categories
.Radio Factory Settings
Auto Volume
This feature adjusts the radio
volume to compensate for road and
wind noise as the vehicle speeds up
or slows down, so that the volume
level is consistent.
Press
SorTto select Off, Low,
Medium, or High.
Radio Tune Bar
Select to display the radio station
tune bar.
Select On or Off. Radio Text
Select to display the radio broadcast
information.
Select On or Off.
XM Categories
Select to set the selection of XM
categories.
Radio Factory Settings
Select to restore the radio to the
factory settings.
Connection Settings
Select the Connection Settings
menu and the following may be
displayed:
.Bluetooth Settings
.Change Ringtone
.Ringtone Volume
Bluetooth Settings
Select this feature to:
.Connect, disconnect, or delete a
device