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In Brief 1-3
1.Air Vents on page 8-8.
2. Electric Parking Brake on
page 9-27.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6-6.
Head-Up Display (HUD) on
page 5-33 (If Equipped).
3. Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6-1.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals on
page 6-6.
4. Instrument Cluster on page 5-10.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5-30.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5-3.
6. Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6-5.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
on page 9-56.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control on page 9-29. 7.
Infotainment on page 7-1.
8. Glove Box Button. See Glove
Box on page 4-2.
Parking Assist Button. See
Driver Assistance Systems on
page 9-43.
9. Instrument Panel Storage on
page 4-1.
10. Hood Release. See Hood on
page 10-4.
11. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 5-20.
12. Cruise Control on page 9-32.
Adaptive Cruise Control on
page 9-35 (If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System on page 9-50 (If
Equipped).
Phone Button. See Steering
Wheel Controls on page 5-2.
Heated Steering Wheel on
page 5-3 (If Equipped). 13.
Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5-2.
14. Horn on page 5-3.
15. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5-2.
16. ENGINE START/STOP Button. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 9-15.
17. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission on page 9-23.
18. Instrument Panel Storage on
page 4-1 (If Equipped).
19. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8-1.
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats on page 3-9.
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In Brief 1-19
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system turns
on automatically every time the
vehicle is started.
The StabiliTrak system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system also turns on automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
.To turn off traction control, press
and release the
gbutton on the
center stack.
icomes on in the
instrument cluster and the
appropriate DIC message is
displayed. See Ride Control
System Messages on page 5-44.
.To turn off both traction control
and StabiliTrak, press and hold
the
gbutton on the center stack,
until
iandgcome on in the
instrument cluster and the
appropriate DIC message is
displayed. See Ride Control
System Messages on page 5-44.
.Press and release thegbutton
again to turn on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control on page 9-29.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10.
The warning light will remain on until
the tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See
Tire Pressure Monitor System
on page 10-48.
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1-20 In Brief
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time
to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Using the DIC controls on theright side of the steering wheel,
display REMAINING OIL LIFE
on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5-30. When remaining oil
life is low, the CHANGE
ENGINE OIL SOON message
will appear on the display. See
Engine Oil Messages on
page 5-40. 2. Press SEL on the DIC controls
and hold SEL down for a few
seconds to clear the CHANGE
ENGINE OIL SOON message
and reset the oil life at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil life
display accidentally at any time
other than after the oil is
changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change.
The oil life system can also be reset
as follows:
1. Turn the ignition on with the engine off.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message is not on, the
system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System on
page 10-11.
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
.Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
.Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
.Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
.When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
.Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
.Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
.Combine several trips into a
single trip.
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2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to the vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
The vehicle can be reprogrammed
so that lost or stolen transmitters no
longer work. Each vehicle can have
up to eight transmitters matched
to it.
Programming with a Recognized
Transmitter
A new transmitter can be
programmed to the vehicle when
there is one recognized transmitter.
To program, the vehicle must be off
and all transmitters, both currently
recognized and new, must be
with you.
1. Open the center console storagearea and the storage tray.
2. Place the recognized
transmitter(s) in the pocket. The
transmitter pocket is inside the
center console storage area
between the driver and front
passenger seats.
3. Remove the key lock cylinder cap. See Door Locks on
page 2-10. Insert the vehicle key
into the key lock cylinder on the
driver door handle. Then turn the
key counterclockwise, to the
unlock position, five times within
10 seconds. The Driver Information Center
(DIC) displays READY FOR
REMOTE #2, 3, 4, ETC.
4. Replace the recognized
transmitter with a new
transmitter. Place the new
transmitter in the transmitter
pocket.
5. Press the ENGINE START/ STOP button. When the
transmitter is learned, the DIC
display will show that it is ready
to program the next transmitter.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7
6. Remove the transmitter from thetransmitter pocket and press
K
orQon the transmitter.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and hold
the ENGINE START/STOP
button for approximately
12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
Programming without a
Recognized Transmitter
If there are no currently recognized
transmitters available, follow this
procedure to program up to eight
transmitters. This feature is not
available in Canada. This procedure
will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must be
off and all transmitters to be
programmed must be with you.
1. Remove the key lock cylinder
cap. See Door Locks on
page 2-10. Insert the vehicle key
into the key lock cylinder on the
driver door handle; then turn the
key counterclockwise, to the
unlock position five times within
10 seconds.
The Driver Information Center
(DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN
PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE
START BUTTON TO LEARN,
then press the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
The DIC display will again show
REMOTE LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT. 3. Repeat Step 2 two additional
times. After the third time all
previously known transmitters
will no longer work with the
vehicle. Remaining transmitters
can be relearned during the next
steps.
The DIC display should
now show READY FOR
REMOTE # 1.
4. Place the new transmitter inthe transmitter pocket. The
transmitter pocket is inside the
center console storage area
between the driver and front
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2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows
passenger seats. The storage
area will need to be opened to
access the transmitter pocket.
5. Press the ENGINE START/ STOP button. When the
transmitter is learned, the DIC
display will show that it is ready
to program the next transmitter.
6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press
K
orQon the transmitter.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and hold
the ENGINE START/STOP
button for approximately
12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
If the transmitter battery is weak,
or if there is interference with the
signal, the DIC may display NO
REMOTE DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED.
PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER
POCKET. THEN START YOUR
VEHICLE. when you try to start the
vehicle. See
Key and Lock
Messages on page 5-40.
To start the vehicle:
1. Open the center console storage area and the storage tray.
2. Place the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket. 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or
N (Neutral), press the brake
pedal and the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
{Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
Replace the battery if the REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message displays in the DIC.
1. Press the button near the bottom of the transmitter and pull the
key out.
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Window Operation from
Outside the Vehicle
The vehicle may be equipped with a
remote venting window feature.
As you approach the vehicle,
press
Kon the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter long enough
for the windows to start lowering to
the full open position.
Pressing the
Kagain will cause
window movement to stop.
This feature may be turned off by
your dealer.
Window Lockout
This feature prevents the rear
passenger windows from operating,
except from the driver position.
Press
v {to activate the window
lockout. The indicator light in the
switch will illuminate when
activated.
The rear door locks are also
disabled. See Safety Locks on
page 2-14. Press
v
{again to deactivate the
lockout switch.
If the indicator light flashes, the
feature may not be working properly.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window, or to extend along the rod.
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Seats and Restraints 3-7
Memory Seats
Driver Buttons Shown, PassengerButtons Similar
If equipped, the SET, "1," "2," and
B(Exit) buttons on the driver door
and front passenger door are used
to manually save and recall memory
settings for the driver and
passenger seats. The driver
memory buttons also store outside
mirror and power tilt and telescoping
steering column positions. Storing Memory Positions
To save positions to the
“1”and “2”
buttons:
1. Adjust the driver or passenger seat to the desired position.
If storing a driver position, also
adjust the outside mirrors and
the power tilt and telescoping
steering column
2. Press and release SET, then immediately press and hold “1”
until a beep sounds.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a second driver using “2.”
To save positions to theB(Exit)
button and easy exit features:
1. Adjust the driver or passenger seat to the desired position for
getting out of the vehicle.
If storing a driver exit position,
also adjust the power tilt and
telescoping steering column and
the outside mirrors on some
vehicles. 2. Press and release SET, then
immediately press and hold
B
until a beep sounds.
Manually Recalling Memory
Positions
If the vehicle is off, or in ON/RUN/
START but not in P (Park), press
and hold "1," "2," or
Bto manually
recall the previously stored memory
positions. Releasing "1,” "2," or
B
before the stored positions are
reached stops the recall.
If the vehicle is in ON/RUN/START
and in P (Park), press and release
“1,” “2,”or
Bto manually recall the
previously stored memory positions.
Placing the ignition in OFF/LOCK
before the stored positions are
reached stops the recall.
If something has blocked the seat
and/or power tilt and telescoping
steering column while recalling a
memory position, the recall may
stop. Remove the obstruction; then
press and hold the appropriate
manual control for the memory item