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AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
The system will automatically turn on
your high beams if it is dark enough
and no other traffic is present. When
it detects the headlights of an
approaching vehicle, the tail lamps of
the preceding vehicle or street lighting,
the system will turn off the high
beams before they distract other
drivers. The low beams remain on.
Note: If it appears that automatic
control of the high beams is not
functioning properly, check the
windshield in front of the camera for a
blockage. A clear view of the road is
required for proper system operation.
Have any windshield damage in the
area of the camera ’s field-of-view
repaired.
Note: If the system detects a blockage
such as bird droppings, bug splatter,
snow or ice, and you do not observe
changes, the system will go into low
beam mode until you clear the
blockage. A message may also appear
in the instrument cluster display noting
the front camera is blocked. Note:
Typical road dust, dirt and water
spots will not affect the performance
of the automatic high beam system .
However, in cold or inclement weather
conditions, you will notice a decrease
in the availability of the high beam
system, especially at start up. If you
want to change the beam state
independently of the system, you may
switch the high beams on or off using
the multifunction switch. Automatic
control will resume when conditions
are correct.
Note: Modification of the vehicle ride
height such as using much larger tires,
may degrade feature performance.
A camera sensor, centrally mounted
behind the windshield of your vehicle,
continuously monitors conditions to
decide when to switch the high beams
off and on.
Once the system is active, the high
beams will switch on if:
• the ambient light level is low
enough
• there is no traffic in front of the
vehicle
• the vehicle speed is greater than
25 mph (40 km/h)
The high beams will switch off if:
• the system detects the headlamps
of an approaching vehicle or the
tail lamps of a preceding vehicle.
• vehicle speed falls below
16 mph
(25 km/h)
• the ambient light level is high
enough that high beams are not
required
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•
the system detects severe rain,
snow or fog
• the camera is blocked
Activating the System
Switch on the system using the
information display and autolamps.
See Information Displays (page 103).
See Autolamps (page 82). Switch the lighting control to the
autolamps position.
Manually Overriding the
System
When the automatic control has
activated the high beams, pushing or
pulling the stalk will provide a
temporary override to low beam. Use the information display menu to
permanently deactivate the system,
or turn the lighting control switch from
autolamps to headlamps.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Push the lever up or down to use the
direction indicators.
Note:
Tap the lever up or down to
make the direction indicators flash
three times to indicate a lane change.
INTERIOR LAMPS
The lamps will switch on when one of
the following conditions have been
met:
• You open any door.
• You press a remote control button.
• You touch switch A on the front
interior lamp.
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Window Lock
Press the control to lock or unlock the
rear window controls. It will illuminate
when you lock the rear window
controls.
Accessory Delay
You can use the window switches for
several minutes after you switch the
ignition off or until you open either
front door.
GLOBAL OPENING AND
CLOSING
You can use the remote control to
operate the windows with the ignition
off.
Note:
You can enable or disable this
feature in the information display or
see an authorized dealer. See General
Information (page 103).
Note: To operate this feature,
accessory delay must not be active. Opening the Windows
You can only open the windows for a
short time after you unlock your
vehicle with the remote control. After
you unlock your vehicle, press and
hold the remote control unlock button
to open the windows and vent the
moonroof. Release the button once
movement starts. Press the lock or
unlock button to stop movement.
Closing the Windows
WARNING
When closing the windows and
moonroof, you should verify they
are free of obstructions and make sure
that children and pets are not in the
proximity of the window openings. To close the windows and moonroof,
press and hold the remote control
lock button. Release the button once
movement starts. Press the lock or
unlock button to stop movement.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirrors when
your vehicle is moving.
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The image of the approaching vehicle
is small and near the inboard edge of
the main mirror when it is at a
distance. The image becomes larger
and begins to move outboard across
the main mirror as the vehicle
approaches (A). The image will
transition from the main mirror and
begin to appear in the blind spot
mirror as the vehicle approaches (B).
The vehicle will transition to your
peripheral field of view as it leaves the
blind spot mirror (C).
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
See Blind Spot Monitor (page 225). INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING
Do not adjust the mirror when
your vehicle is moving.
Note:
Do not clean the housing or
glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum or
ammonia-based cleaning products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to
your preference. Some mirrors also
have a second pivot point. This lets
you move the mirror head up or down
and from side to side.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
Note: Do not block the sensors on the
front and back of the mirror. Mirror
performance may be affected. A rear
center passenger or raised rear center
head restraint may also block light
from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to
reduce glare when bright lights are
detected from behind your vehicle. It
will automatically return to normal
reflection when you select reverse
gear to make sure you have a clear
view when backing up.
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WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators will alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious.
Some lamps will illuminate when you
start your vehicle to make sure they
work. If any lamps remain on after
starting your vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning lamp for
further information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear
in the information display and function
the same as a warning lamp but do not
display when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control (If
Equipped) The speed control system
indicator light changes color
to indicate what mode the
system is in:
See Using Adaptive
Cruise Control (page 211).
On (white light): Illuminates when the
adaptive cruise control system is
turned on. Turns off when the speed
control system is turned off.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates
when the adaptive cruise control
system is engaged. Turns off when
the speed control system is
disengaged. Anti-Lock Braking System If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will
continue to have the normal braking
system (without ABS) unless the
brake system warning lamp is also
illuminated. Have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.
Battery If it illuminates while driving,
it indicates a malfunction.
Switch off all unnecessary
electrical equipment and have the
system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor
(If Equipped) It will illuminate when you
switch this feature off or in
conjunction with a message.
See Blind Spot Monitor (page 225).
See
Information Messages (page
117).
Brake System It will illuminate when you
engage the parking brake
with the ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving,
check that the parking brake is not
engaged. If the parking brake is not
engaged, this indicates low brake fluid
level or a brake system malfunction.
Have the system checked
immediately by your authorized
dealer.
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Settings (cont’
d)
Menu level 5
Menu level 4
Menu level 3
Menu level 2
On / Off
Autolock
Locks
Vehicle (cont’ d)
On / Off
Autounlock
On / Off
Mislock
All doors / Driverdoor
Remote Unlocking
Hold Ok to Initialize
Neutral Tow
Set to XXX %
Oil Life Reset
On / Off
Power Deck Lid Settings (cont’
d)
Menu level 5
Menu level 4
Menu level 3
Menu level 2
Heater: – A/C Auto /Last Settings
Climate Control
Remote Start
Vehicle (cont’ d)
Steering Wheel: Auto/ Off
Front Defrost: Auto / Off
Rear Defrost: Auto / Off
Driver Seat: Auto / Off Passenger Seat: Auto / Off
5 / 10 / 15 minutes
Duration
On / Off
Quiet Start
Enable / Disable
System
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Active Park
Action
Message
Displayed when the system needs service. Contactyour authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Active Park Fault
Adaptive Cruise Control Action
Message
Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing theACC from engaging. See Using Adaptive Cruise
Control (page 211).
Adaptive Cruise
Malfunction
Displayed when conditions exist such that the adaptive
cruise cannot function properly. See Using AdaptiveCruise Control
(page 211).
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available
Displayed when the radar is blocked because of poorradar visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water
in front of radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor
to resolve. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control
(page
211).
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
Displayed when the automatic braking has beendisabled.
Cruise Control Auto-
matic Braking Turned Off
Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging.
Front Sensor Not
Aligned
Displayed when the adaptive cruise has reinstatedcontrols to the driver.
Adaptive Cruise -
Driver Resume Control
Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.
Adaptive Cruise
Speed Too Low to Activate
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AdvanceTrac
™ Action
Message
Displays when the system detects a malfunction dueto a blocked sensor.
Service AdvanceTrac
Displayed when the traction control has been disabledor enabled by the driver.
AdvanceTrac Off On
Airbag Action
Message
Displays when the system detects a malfunction dueto a blocked sensor.
Occupant Sensor
BLOCKED Remove Objects Near
Passenger Seat
Alarm Action
Message
Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to
unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm (page 73).
Vehicle Alarm to Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle
Automatic Engine Shutdown Action
Message
Displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off.
Engine Shuts Off in
XX Seconds
Displays when the engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy.
Engine Shut Off for
Fuel Economy
Displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off.
You can press OK on the left steering wheel button to override the shut down.
Engine Shuts Off in
XX Seconds Press Ok to Override
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