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The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the
right side of the steering wheel.NOTE:
In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-
tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut
down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at
the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control
System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic
Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired
vehicle set speed.
To Activate
Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will
illuminate. To turn the system off, push the ON/OFF
button a second time. The Cruise Indicator Light will
turn off. The system should be turned off when not in
use.
Electronic Speed Control Switches
1 — ON/OFF 2 — RES +
4 — CANCEL 3 — SET -
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WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
To Set A Desired Speed
Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON.
NOTE:The vehicle should be traveling at a steady
speed and on level ground before pressing the SET
button.
When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press
the SET (-) button and release. Release the accelerator and
the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. NOTE:
After pressing the SET button “Cruise Control
Set” message is displayed for 5 seconds or until another
switch is pressed.
For analog speedometer: The red outer line on the
speedometer changes from red to white to identify set
speed.
For digital speedometer: The MPH reading turns from
white to red to identify set speed.To Deactivate
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL
button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the
vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without
erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the ON/OFF
button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set
speed memory.
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NOTE:After pressing the OFF button a “Cruise Control
off” message is displayed for 5 seconds or until another
switch is pressed.
For analog speedometer: The white outer line on the
speedometer returns to red.
For digital speedometer: The MPH reading returns from
red to white.
To Resume Speed
To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+)
button and release. Resume can be used at any speed
above 20 mph (32 km/h).
To Vary The Speed Setting
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in-
crease speed by pushing the RES (+) button. If the button
is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to
increase until the button is released, then the new set
speed will be established. Pressing the RES (+) button once will result ina1mph
(1 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of
the button results in an increase of 1 mph (1 km/h).
To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is
set, push the SET (-) button. If the button is continually
held in the SET (-) position, the set speed will continue to
decrease until the button is released. Release the button
when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed
will be established.
Pressing the SET (-) button once will result ina1mph
(1 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of
the button results in a decrease of 1 mph (1 km/h).
NOTE:
Tap results of 1 mph ( 1 km/h ) depends on
selection of US or Metric units using the left hand
Steering Wheel Buttons, and EVIC display.
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Two Button EVIC — If Equipped
This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful
information by pressing the switches mounted on the
steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following:
•Odometer
•Digital Vehicle Speed
•Trip Info
•Range To Empty
•Fuel Economy Info
•Cruise Control Info
•Stored Messages
•Tire Pressure
•Settings
•Units
•LanguageThe system allows the driver to select information by
pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons (Two–Button EVIC
Controls)
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•Washer Fluid Low
•Parking Brake Engaged
•Brake Fluid Low
•Service Electronic Braking System
•Engine Temperature Hot
•Battery Voltage Low
•Oil Pressure Low
•Fuel Low
•Service Antilock Brake System
•Service Electronic Throttle Control
•Transmission Too Hot
•Service Power Steering
•Oil Temperature Hot
•Check Fuel Cap
•Oil Change Due
•Service Tire Pressure System
•Inflate Tire to XX
•Coolant Low
•Rain Sensor Fail
•Traction Control Off
•Engine Warming Wait To Start
•Too Cold Plug In Heater
•Cruise Off
•Cruise Ready
•Cruise Set To XXX MPH
•Cruise Set To XXX km/h
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•Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled
•Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled
•Front Seatbelts Unbuckled
•Door Open
•Doors Open
•Trunk open
•Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low
•Remote Start Disabled Start To Reset
•Remote Start Active Key To Run
•Remote Start Aborted Door Open
•Remote Start Aborted Hood Open
•Remote Start Aborted Time Expired
•Remote Start Aborted Too Cold
•Remote Start Active Push Start Button
EVIC Main Menu
To step to each main menu feature press and release the
UP button once for each step. A step from the last item in
the list will cause the first item in the feature list to be
displayed. The following features are in the Main menu:
•Odometer
•Outside Temperature Display
•Digital Vehicle Speed
•Trip Info
•Range To Empty
•Fuel Economy Info
•Cruise Control Info
•Stored Messages
•Tire Pressure
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•Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled
•Service Airbag System
•Traction Control Off
•Washer Fluid Low
•Oil Pressure Low
•Oil Change Due
•Fuel Low
•Service Antilock Brake System
•Service Electronic Throttle Control
•Service Power Steering
•Cruise Off
•Cruise Ready
•Cruise Set To XXX MPH
•Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate Tire to
XX”
•Service Tire Pressure System
•Parking Brake Engaged
•Brake Fluid Low
•Service Electronic Braking System
•Engine Temperature Hot
•Battery Voltage Low
•Service Electronic Throttle Control
•Lights On
•Right Turn Signal Light Out
•Left Turn Signal Light Out
•Turn Signal On
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Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 275
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 108
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 262
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 415
Brake Assist System ................... 418
Electronic Roll Mitigation ............... 419
Electronic Stability Program ............. 423
Traction Control System ................ 418
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 419
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 227
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 423
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 245,297
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 46
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 46
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 509
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 483
Jacking ............................ 484 Jump Starting
....................... 505
Overheating ........................ 483
Towing ............................ 513
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 521
Engine ............................ 518,519
Block Heater ........................ 383
Break-In Recommendations .............. 93
Checking Oil Level ................... 524
Compartment ....................... 517
Cooling ........................... 537
Exhaust Gas Caution ................94,461
Fuel Requirements .................... 457
Jump Starting ....................... 505
Oil ......................... 524,560,561
Oil Change Interval ................... 525
Oil Filler Cap .................. 518,519,526
Oil Filter ........................... 561
Oil Selection ........................ 525
Overheating ........................ 483
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