ActionMessage
Displays when the electric parking brake is set and the vehicleis started.Release Park Brake
Displays when the electric parking brake is set.Park Brake Applied
Displays when the electric parking brake is released.Park Brake Released
Power Steering
ActionMessage
The power steering system has detected a condition thatrequires service. See your authorized dealer.Steering Fault ServiceNow
The power steering system is not working. Stop the vehicle asafe place. Contact your authorized dealer.Steering Loss StopSafely
The power steering system has detected a condition withinthe power steering system or passive entry or passive startsystem requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.
Steering Assist FaultService Required
Remote Start
ActionMessage
Displays as a reminder to turn the key on to drive the vehicleafter a remote start.To Drive: Turn Key to On
Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and the start buttonto drive the vehicle after a remote start.To Drive: Press Brakeand Start Button
Seats
ActionMessage
Displays as a reminder that memory seats are not availablewhile driving.Memory Recall NotPermitted While Driving
Displays to show where your memory setting has been saved.Memory X Saved
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Starting System
ActionMessage
Displays when starting the vehicle as a reminder to apply thebrake.Press Brake to Start
Displays when the starter is attempting to start the vehicle.Engine Start PendingPlease Wait
Displays when the pending start has been cancelled.Pending Start Cancelled
Displays when the starter has exceeded its cranking time inattempting to start the vehicle.Cranking Time Exceeded
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
ActionMessage
Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tirepressure. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 279).LOW Tire Pressure
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system ismalfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to comeon, contact your authorized dealer. See Tire PressureMonitoring System (page 279).
Tire Pressure MonitorFault
Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, oryour spare tire is in use. For more information on how thesystem operates under these conditions, See Tire PressureMonitoring System (page 279). If the warning stays on orcontinues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soonas possible.
Tire Pressure SensorFault
Traction Control
ActionMessage
Displays when the traction control system has been switchedoff or on. See Using Traction Control (page 168).Traction Control Off /Traction Control On
Displays when a spinout has occurred and the hazard areactivated.Spinout DetectedHazards Activated
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Transmission
ActionMessage
See your authorized dealer.Transmission Malfunc-tion Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in asafe place as soon as it is possible.Transmission Over-heating Stop Safely
The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop ina safe place as soon as it is possible.Transmission Overtem-perature Stop Safely
See your authorized dealer.Transmission ServiceRequired
Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.Transmission Too HotPress Brake
Displays when the transmission has overheated and haslimited functionality. See Automatic Transmission (page154).
Transmission LimitedFunction See Manual
Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before youdrive.Transmission WarmingUp Please Wait
Displays as a reminder to shift into park.Transmission Not in Park
Displays as a reminder to press the brake pedal in order toselect a gear.Press Brake Pedal
Displays when the transmission has adjusted the shiftstrategy.Transmission Adjusted
Displays when the transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.Transmission AdaptMode
Displays when the transmission shift lever is locked and unableto select gears.Transmission IndicateMode Lockup On
Displays when the transmission shift lever is unlocked andfree to select gears.Transmission IndicateMode Lockup Off
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Ignition Modes
The keyless starting system has threemodes:
Off: Turns the ignition off.
•Without applying the brake pedal,press and release the button oncewhen the ignition is in the on mode, orwhen the engine is running but thevehicle is not moving.
On: All electrical circuits are operationaland the warning lamps and indicatorsilluminate.
•Without applying the brake pedal,press and release the button once.
Start: Starts the engine.
•Press the brake pedal, and then pressthe button for any length of time. Anindicator light on the button illuminateswhen then ignition is on and when theengine starts.
STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE
When you start the engine, the idle speedincreases, this helps to warm up theengine. If the engine idle speed does notslow down automatically, have yourvehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
Note:You can crank the engine for a totalof 60 seconds (without the engine starting)before the starting system temporarilydisables. The 60 seconds does not have tobe all at once. For example, if you crank theengine three times for 20 seconds eachtime, without the engine starting, youreached the 60-second time limit. Amessage appears in the information displayalerting you that you exceeded the crankingtime. You cannot attempt to start the enginefor at least 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, youare limited to a 15-second engine crankingtime. You need to wait 60 minutes beforeyou can crank the engine for 60 secondsagain.
Before starting the engine, check thefollowing:
•Make sure all occupants have fastenedtheir safety belts.
•Make sure the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure the parking brake is on.
•Move the transmission selector leverto position P (automatic transmission)or neutral (manual transmission).
•Turn the ignition key to position II. Ifyour vehicle is equipped with a keylessignition, see the following instructions.
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1.Fully press the brake pedal. If yourvehicle is equipped with a manualtransmission, fully press the clutchpedal also.
2.Turn the key to position III to start theengine. Release the key when theengine starts.
Note:The engine may continue crankingfor up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note:If you cannot start the engine on thefirst try, wait for a short period and try again.
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Vehicles with Keyless Start
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note:You must have your intelligent accesskey in the vehicle in order to shift thetransmission out of position P.
1.Fully press the brake pedal.
2.Press the button.
The system does not function if:
•The key frequencies are jammed.
•The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start the engine, do thefollowing:
1.Locate the key backup slot in centerconsole utility compartment.
2.With the buttons facing the rear of thevehicle and the key ring up, place thekey into backup slot.
3.With the key in this position, press thebrake pedal, and then the button toswitch on the engine.
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you torestart the engine within 20 seconds ofswitching it off, even if a valid key is notpresent.
Within 20 seconds of switching the engineoff, press the brake pedal and press thebutton. After 20 seconds have expired, youcan no longer restart the engine withoutthe key present inside your vehicle.
Once the engine has started, it remainsrunning until you press the button, even ifthe system does not detect a valid key. Ifyou open and close a door while the engineis running, the system searches for a validkey. You cannot restart the engine if thesystem does not detect a valid key within20 seconds.
Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after threeattempts, wait 10 seconds and follow thisprocedure:
1.If your vehicle is equipped with anautomatic transmission, fully press thebrake pedal. If your vehicle is equippedwith a manual transmission, fully pressthe clutch pedal and apply thehandbrake.
2.Move the transmission selector leverto park (P) (automatic transmission)or neutral (manual transmission).
3.Fully press the accelerator pedal andhold it there.
4.Start the engine.
Automatic Engine Shutdown
If your vehicle is equipped with a keylessignition, it has a feature that automaticallyshuts down the engine if it has been idlingfor an extended period. The ignition alsoturns off in order to save battery power.Before the engine shuts down, a messageappears in the information display showinga timer counting down from 30 seconds.
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If you do not intervene within 30 seconds,the engine shuts down. Another messageappears in the information display toinform you that the engine has shut downin order to save fuel. Start your vehicle asyou normally do.
Automatic Engine Shutdown Override
Note:You cannot permanently switch offthe automatic engine shutdown feature.When you switch it off temporarily, it turnson at the next ignition cycle.
You can stop the engine shutdown, or resetthe timer, at any point before the30-second countdown has expired bydoing any of the following:
•You can reset the timer by interactingwith your vehicle (such as pressing thebrake pedal or accelerator pedal).
•You can temporarily switch off theshutdown feature any time the ignitionis on (for the current ignition cycleonly). Use the information display todo so. See Information Displays(page 87).
•During the countdown before engineshutdown, you are prompted to pressOK or RESET (depending on your typeof information display) to temporarilyswitch the feature off (for the currentignition cycle only).
Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Stationary
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1.Move the transmission selector leverto position P (automatic transmission)or 1 (manual transmission).
2.Turn the key to position 0.
3.Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
1.Move the transmission selector leverto position P.
2.Press the button once.
3.Apply the parking brake.
Note:This switches off the ignition, allelectrical circuits, warning lamps andindicators.
Note:If the engine is idling for 30 minutes,the ignition and engine automatically shutdown.
Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Moving
WARNING
Switching off the engine when thevehicle is still moving will result in aloss of brake and steering assistance.The steering will not lock, but higher effortwill be required. When the ignition isswitched off, some electrical circuits,warning lamps and indicators may also beoff.
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1.Move the transmission selector leverto position N (automatic transmission)or neutral (manual transmission) anduse the brakes to bring your vehicle toa safe stop.
2.When your vehicle has stopped, movethe transmission selector lever toposition P (automatic transmission)or 1 (manual transmission) and turnthe key to position 0.
3.Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
1.Move the transmission selector leverto position N and use the brakes tobring your vehicle to a safe stop.
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2.When your vehicle has stopped, movethe transmission selector lever toposition P.
3.Press and hold the button for onesecond, or press it three times withintwo seconds.
4.Apply the parking brake.
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
WARNING
If you smell exhaust fumes insideyour vehicle, have your vehiclechecked by your authorized dealerimmediately. Do not drive your vehicle ifyou smell exhaust fumes. Carbonmonoxide is present in exhaust fumes.Take precautions to avoid its dangerouseffects.
Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and the leave theengine idling for long periods, werecommend that you do one of thefollowing:
•Open the windows at least 1 inch (2.5centimeters)
•Set your climate control to outside air.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF
EQUIPPED)
WARNINGS
Failure to follow engine block heaterinstructions could result in propertydamage or serious personal injury.
Do not use your heater withungrounded electrical systems ortwo-pronged adapters. There is a riskof electrical shock.
Note:The heater is most effective whenoutdoor temperatures are below 0°F(-18°C).
The heater acts as a starting aid bywarming the engine coolant. This allowsthe climate control system to respondquickly. The equipment includes a heaterelement (installed in the engine block) anda wire harness. You can connect thesystem to a grounded 120-volt ACelectrical source.
We recommend that you do the followingfor a safe and correct operation:
•Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cordthat is product certified byUnderwriter’s Laboratory (UL) orCanadian Standards Association(CSA). This extension cord must besuitable for use outdoors, in coldtemperatures, and be clearly markedSuitable for Use with OutdoorAppliances. Do not use an indoorextension cord outdoors. This couldresult in an electric shock or become afire hazard.
•Use as short an extension cord aspossible.
•Do not use multiple extension cords.
•Make sure that when in operation, theextension cord plug and heater cordplug connections are free and clear ofwater. This could cause an electricshock or fire.
•Make sure your vehicle is parked in aclean area, clear of combustibles.
•Make sure the heater, heater cord andextension cord are firmly connected.
•Check for heat anywhere in theelectrical hookup once the system hasbeen operating for approximately 30minutes.
•Make sure the heater system ischecked for proper operation beforewinter.
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AUTO-START-STOP (IF EQUIPPED)
The system helps reduce fuel consumptionby automatically shutting off and restartingthe engine while your vehicle is stopped.The engine will restart automatically whenyou release the brake pedal. In somesituations, your vehicle may restartautomatically, for example:
•To maintain interior comfort
•To recharge the battery
Note:Power assist steering is turned offwhen the engine is off.
WARNINGS
The engine may restartautomatically if required by thesystem.
Switch the ignition off beforeopening the hood or performing anymaintenance. Failure to do so mayresult in serious injuries due to automaticengine restart.
Always switch the ignition off beforeleaving your vehicle, as the systemmay have turned the engine off, butthe ignition will still be on and automaticrestart may occur.
The Auto StartStop system status isavailable at a glance within the informationdisplay. See Information Displays (page87).
Enabling Auto StartStop
The system is automatically enabled everytime you start your vehicle if the followingconditions are met:
•The Auto StartStop button is notpressed (not illuminated).
•Your vehicle exceeds an initial speedof 3 mph (4 km/h) after the vehicle hasbeen initially started.
•Your vehicle is stopped.
•Your foot is on the brake pedal.
•The transmission is in drive (D).
•The driver's door is closed.
•There is adequate brake vacuum.
•The interior compartment has beencooled or warmed to an acceptablelevel.
•The front windshield defroster and rearwindow defroster are off.
•The steering wheel is not turned rapidlyor is not at a sharp angle.
•The vehicle is not on a steep roadgrade.
•The battery is within optimal operatingconditions (battery state of charge andtemperature in range).
•The engine coolant is at operatingtemperature.
•Elevation is below approximately10000 feet (3048 meters).
•Ambient temperature is moderate.
Note:The system allows multiplesuccessive Auto StartStop events, but itmay not operate in conditions of heavytraffic or in extended low speed operation.
Note: The green Auto StartStopindicator light on the instrumentcluster will illuminate to indicatewhen the automatic engine stop occurs.
Note: If the instrument clusteris equipped with a grey AutoStartStop indicator light, it isilluminated when automatic engine stopis not available due to one of the abovenoted conditions not being met.
Automatic Engine Restart
Any of the following conditions will resultin an automatic restart of the engine:
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