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Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID
Headlights Only
This feature prevents the headlights from inter-
fering with the vision of oncoming drivers.
Headlight leveling automatically adjusts the
height of the headlight beam in reaction to
changes in vehicle pitch.
Headlight DelayTo aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with
a headlight delay that will leave the headlights
on for approximately 90 seconds. This delay is
initiated when the ignition is turned OFF while
the headlight switch is on, and then the head-
light switch is cycled off. Headlight delay can be
cancelled by either turning the headlight switch
on then off, or by turning the ignition ON.
The headlight delay time is programmable on
vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-
Programmable Features” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Parking Lights And Panel Lights
To turn on the parking lights and instru-
ment panel lights, rotate the headlight
switch clockwise. To turn off the park-
ing lights, rotate the headlight switch back to the
O (Off) position.
Front And Rear Fog Lights — If
Equipped
The front and rear fog lights may be operated as
desired when visibility is poor due to fog. The
fog lights will activate in the following order:
Press the headlight switch once and the front
fog lights come on. Press the switch a second
time and the rear fog lights will come on (front
fog lights stay on). Press the switch a third time
and the rear fog lights turn off (front fog stays
on). Press the switch a fourth times and the
front fog turns off. For vehicles without front fog,
rear fog will activate on the first press.
NOTE:
The headlight switch must first be turned to
the position lights or headlights position
before the fog lamp switch can be pushed in.
Interior LightsCourtesy and dome lights are turned on when the
front doors are opened, when the dimmer control
(rotating wheel on the right side of the headlight
switch) is rotated to the its farthest upward posi-
tion, or if equipped, when the UNLOCK button is
pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. When a door is open and the interior
lights are on, rotating the dimmer control all the
way down, to the OFF detent, will cause all the
interior lights to go out. This is also known as the
“Party” mode because it allows the doors to stay
open for extended periods of time without dis-
charging the vehicle’s battery.
Fog Light Operation
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Multifunction LeverThe multifunction lever is located on the left side
of the steering column.
Turn SignalsMove the multifunction lever up or down and the
arrows on each side of the instrument cluster
flash to show proper operation of the front and
rear turn signal lights.NOTE:
If either light remains on and does not flash,
or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a
defective outside light bulb. If an indicator
fails to light when the lever is moved, it
would suggest that the indicator bulb is
defective.
Lane Change AssistTap the lever up or down once, without moving
beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left)
will flash three times then automatically turn off.
Flash-To-PassYou can signal another vehicle with your head-
lights by partially pulling the multifunction lever
toward the steering wheel. This will cause the
high beam headlights to turn on until the lever is
released.
High/Low Beam SwitchPush the multifunction lever toward the instru-
ment panel to switch the headlights to high
beam. Pulling the multifunction back toward the
steering wheel will turn the low beams back on,
or shut the high beams off.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND
WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer controls are lo-
cated on the multifunction lever on the left side
of the steering column. The front wipers are
operated by rotating a switch, located on the
end of the lever. For information on the rear
wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window Features”
in “Understanding The Features Of Your Ve-
hicle”.
Multifunction Lever
Multifunction Lever
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Setting The Following Distance In ACCThe specified following distance for ACC can be
set by varying the distance setting between
3 (long), 2 (medium), and 1 (short). Using this
distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC
calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle
ahead. This distance setting displays in the
EVIC.To change the distance setting, press the Dis-
tance button and release. Each time the button
is pressed, the distance setting adjusts between
long, medium, and short.
If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will
maintain the set speed. If a slower moving
vehicle is detected in the same lane, the EVIC
displays the “Sensed Vehicle Indicator” icon,
and the system adjusts vehicle speed automati-
cally to maintain the distance setting, regard-
less of the set speed.
The vehicle will then maintain the set distance
until:
•
The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed
above the set speed.
• The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or
view of the sensor.
• The vehicle ahead slows to a speed below
15 mph (24 km/h) and the system automati-
cally disengages itself.
• The distance setting is changed.
• The system disengages. (Refer to the infor-
mation on ACC Activation).
Distance Setting 3
Distance Setting 2
Distance Setting 1
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The ACC screen will display once again if any
ACC activity occurs, which may include any of
the following:
•Set Speed Change
• Distance Setting Change
• System Cancel
• Driver Override
• System Off
• ACC Proximity Warning
• ACC Unavailable Warning
• The EVIC will return to the last display se-
lected after five seconds of no ACC display
activity.
Display Warnings And Maintenance
“Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”
Warning
The ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Ve-
hicle” warning will display when conditions tem-
porarily limit system performance. This most often
occurs at times of poor visibility, such as in snow
or heavy rain. The ACC system may also become temporarily blinded due to obstructions, such as
mud, dirt or ice. In these cases, the EVIC will
display “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”
and the system will deactivate.
The “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”
message can sometimes be displayed while
driving in highly reflective areas (i.e. tunnels
with reflective tiles, or ice and snow). The ACC
system will recover after the vehicle has left
these areas. Under rare conditions, when the
radar is not tracking any vehicles or objects in
its path this warning may temporarily occur.
NOTE:
If the ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of
Vehicle” warning is active Normal (Fixed
Speed) Cruise Control is still available. For
additional information refer to “Normal
(Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode” in this
section.
If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver
should examine the sensor. It may require
cleaning or removal of an obstruction. The
sensor is located in the center of the vehicle
behind the lower grille.
To keep the ACC System operating properly, it
is important to note the following maintenance
items:
•
Always keep the sensor clean. Carefully wipe
the sensor lens with a soft cloth. Be cautious
not to damage the sensor lens.
• Do not remove any screws from the sensor.
Doing so could cause an ACC system mal-
function or failure and require a sensor
realignment.
• If the sensor is damaged due to a collision,
see your authorized dealer for service.
Clean Radar Sensor Warning
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To Vary The Speed Setting
There are two ways to change the set speed:
•
Use the accelerator pedal to adjust the vehicle
to the desired speed and press the SET-
button.
•Tap the RES +or SET -button to increase or
decrease the set speed in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
increments respectively. Hold the RES +or
SET -button for 5 mph (8 km/h) increments.
To Cancel
The system will disable normal Cruise Control
without erasing the memory if:
• You softly tap or depress the brake pedal.
• You press the CANCEL button.
• The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Con-
trol System (ESC/TCS) activates.
To Resume
Press the RES +button and then remove your
foot from the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will
display the last set speed. To Turn Off
The system will turn off and erase the set speed
in memory if:
•
You push the Normal Fixed Speed ON/OFF
button.
• You turn off the ignition.
• You engage Four-Wheel Drive Low.
Forward Collision Warning — If
Equipped
The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system
provides the driver with audible and visual
warnings (within the EVIC) when it detects a
potential frontal collision. The warnings are in-
tended to provide the driver with enough time to
react and avoid the potential collision.
FCW monitors the information from the forward
looking sensor as well as the Electronic Brake
Controller (EBC), wheel speed sensors, i.e., to
calculate a probable rear-end collision. When the
system determines that a rear-end collision is
probable a warning message (both audible and
visual) will be displayed on the EVIC. When the
system determines a collision with the vehicle in front of you is no longer probable, the warning
message will be deactivated.
NOTE:
•
The minimum speed for FCW activation is
10 mph (16 km/h).
• When entering or driving in a curve, the
FCW alerts may be triggered on objects
other than vehicles such as guard rails or
sign posts based on the course predic-
tion. This is expected and is a part of
normal FCW activation and functionality.
FCW Message
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WARNING!
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not in-
tended to avoid a collision on its own, nor
can FCW detect every type of potential col-
lision. The driver has the responsibility to
avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle via
braking and steering. Failure to follow this
warning could lead to serious injury or death.
Changing FCW Status
The FCW feature can be set to far, set to near or
turned off in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information. The
FCW Status Off, Near or Far will be displayed in
the EVIC.
FCW settings can only be changed when the
vehicle is in PARK. The default status of FCW is the “Far” setting,
this allows the system to warn you of a possible
collision with the vehicle in front of you when
you are farther away. This gives you the most
reaction time.
Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting,
allows the system to warn you of a possible
collision with the vehicle in front of you when
you are much closer. This setting provides less
reaction time than the “Far” setting, which al-
lows for a more dynamic driving experience.
Example OnlyExample Only
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WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when
the Transmission Temperature Warning Light
is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil
over, come in contact with hot engine or
exhaust components and cause a fire.
Engine Oil Change Indicator System
Oil Change Due — Gasoline Engine
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil
change indicator system. The “Oil Change Due”
message will flash in the EVIC display for
approximately 10 seconds after a single chime
has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil
change interval. The engine oil change indicator
system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate, depen-
dent upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to
display each time you turn the ignition switch to
the ON/RUN position or cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position if equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go. To turn off the message temporar-
ily, press and release the MENU button.To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to
the following procedure.
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the
ignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the
engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly,
three times within 10 seconds.
3. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button once to return
the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless
Enter-N-Go™
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN po-
sition (Do not start the engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly,
three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK
position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when
you start the vehicle, the oil change indica-
tor system did not reset. If necessary, repeat
this procedure.
Oil Change Due — Diesel Engine
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil
change indicator system. The
"Oil Change Due"
message will display in the EVIC for five sec-
onds after a single chime has sounded at the
start of each ignition that an oil change is due.
The engine oil change indicator system is duty
cycle based, which means the engine oil
change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to
display each time you cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position. To turn off the message
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temporarily, press and release the MENU but-
ton. To reset the oil change indicator system
(after performing the scheduled maintenance),
perform the following procedure:
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the
ignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the
engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and
keep it fully pressed for at least 30 seconds.
3. Press and release the brake pedal six times
while holding the accelerator pedal pressed.
4. Perform one ignition OFF-ON cycle, start the
engine and verify that the reminder has been
reset.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when
you start the vehicle, the oil change indica-
tor system did not reset. If necessary, repeat
this procedure.Fuel EconomyPress and release the UP or DOWN button until
“Fuel Economy” displays highlighted in the
EVIC and press the SELECT button. Press and
release the UP/DOWN buttons until one of the
following Fuel Economy functions displays in
the EVIC:
•Average Fuel Economy/Fuel Saver Mode
• Distance To Empty (DTE)
•
Current Miles Per Gallon (MPG) or L/100km
Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver
Mode — If Equipped
Shows the average fuel economy since the last
reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the
display will read “RESET” or show dashes for
two seconds. Then, the history information will
be erased, and the averaging will continue from
the last fuel average reading before the reset.
The ECO message will display above the average
fuel economy in the EVIC display. This message
will appear whenever the Multi-Displacement
System (MDS) (if equipped) allows the engine to
operate on four cylinders, or if you are driving in a
fuel efficient manner.
This feature allows you to monitor when you are
driving in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be
used to modify driving habits in order to in-
crease fuel economy.
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