
The design and development of the side
airbag system included recommended
testing procedures that were developed
by a group of automotive safety experts
known as the Side Airbag Technical
Working Group. These recommended
testing procedures help reduce the risk of
injuries related to the deployment of side
airbags.
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS WARNINGS
Do not place objects or mount
equipment on or near the headliner
at the siderail that may come into
contact with a deploying side curtain
airbag. Failure to follow these instructions
may increase the risk of personal injury in
the event of a crash.
Do not lean your head on the door.
The side curtain airbag could injure
you as it deploys from the headliner.
Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the side curtain airbags, its
fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the
headliner on a vehicle containing side
curtain airbags. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
All occupants of the vehicle including
the driver should always wear their
safety belts even when an airbag
supplemental restraint system and side
curtain airbag is provided.
To reduce risk of injury, do not
obstruct or place objects in the
deployment path of the side curtain
airbag. WARNINGS
If the side curtain airbags have
deployed, the side curtain airbags
will not function again. The side
curtain airbags (including the A, B and C
pillar trim and headliner) must be
inspected and serviced by an authorized
dealer. If the side curtain airbag is not
replaced, the unrepaired area will increase
the risk of injury in a crash.
The side curtain airbags will deploy during
significant side crashes. The side curtain
airbags are mounted to the roof side-rail
sheet metal, behind the headliner, above
each row of seats. In certain sideways
crashes, the side curtain airbag on the
impacted side of the vehicle will be
activated. The side curtain airbags are
designed to inflate between the side
window area and occupants to further
enhance protection provided in side impact
crashes.
The system consists of the following:
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• Side curtain airbags located above the
trim panels over the front and rear side
windows identified by a label or
wording on the headliner or roof-pillar
trim.
• A flexible headliner which opens above
the side doors to allow side air curtain
deployment.
41Supplementary Restraints System

Crash sensors and monitoring
system with readiness indicator.
See Crash Sensors and Airbag
Indicator (page 42).
Children 12 years old and under should
always be properly restrained in the back
seats. The side curtain airbags will not
interfere with children restrained using a
properly installed child or booster seat
because it is designed to inflate downward
from the headliner above the doors along
the side window opening.
The design and development of the side
curtain airbags included recommended
testing procedures that were developed
by a group of automotive safety experts
known as the Side Airbag Technical
Working Group. These recommended
testing procedures help reduce the risk of
injuries related to the deployment of side
curtain airbags.
CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR WARNING
Modifying or adding equipment to
the front end of the vehicle (including
frame, bumper, front end body
structure and tow hooks) may affect the
performance of the airbag system,
increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify
the front end of the vehicle.
Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors which provide
information to the restraints control
module. The restraints control module
deploys (activates) the front safety belt
pretensioners, driver airbag, passenger airbag, knee airbag(s), seat mounted side
airbags, side curtain airbags and optional
rear inflatable safety belts. Based on the
type of crash (frontal impact or side
impact), the restraints control module will
deploy the appropriate safety devices.
The restraints control module also
monitors the readiness of the above safety
devices plus the crash and occupant
sensors. The readiness of the safety
system is indicated by a warning indicator
light in the instrument cluster or by a
backup tone if the warning light is not
working. Routine maintenance of the
airbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following:
The readiness light will not
illuminate immediately after the
ignition is turned on.
• The readiness light will either flash or
stay lit.
• A series of five beeps will be heard. The
tone pattern will repeat periodically
until the problem, the light or both are
repaired.
If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the
system may not function properly in the
event of a crash.
The safety belt pretensioners and the front
airbag supplemental restraint system are
designed to activate when the vehicle
sustains frontal deceleration sufficient to
cause the restraints control module to
deploy a safety device.
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5. Reinstall the housing and cover.
Car Finder E138623
Press the button twice within
three seconds. The horn will
sound and the turn signals will
flash. We recommend you use this method
to locate your vehicle, rather than using
the panic alarm.
Sounding a Panic Alarm Note: The panic alarm will only operate
when the ignition is off. E138624
Press the button to activate the
alarm. Press the button again or
switch the ignition on to
deactivate.
Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use
remote start if your vehicle is parked
indoors or areas that are not well
ventilated.
Note: Do not use remote start if your vehicle
is low on fuel. E138625
The remote start button is on the
transmitter.
This feature allows you to start your
vehicle from outside the vehicle. The
transmitter has an extended operating
range.
Vehicles with automatic climate control
can be configured to operate when the
vehicle is remote started. See Climate
Control (page 113). A manual climate
control system will run at the setting it was
set to when you switched the vehicle off. Many states and provinces have
restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements regarding
remote start systems.
The remote start system will not work if:
• the ignition is on
• the alarm system triggered
• you disable the feature
• the hood is open
• the transmission is not in P
• the vehicle battery voltage is too low
• the service engine soon light is on.
Remote Control Feedback
An LED on the remote control provides
status feedback of remote start or stop
commands. StatusLED
Remote start or
extension
successfulSolid green
Remote stop
successful; engine
offSolid red
Remote start or
stop failedBlinking red
Waiting for status
updateBlinking green
Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note: You must press each button within
three seconds of each other. Your vehicle
will not remote start if you do not follow this
sequence.
48Keys and Remote Controls

Low Fuel Level It will illuminate when the fuel
level is low or the fuel tank is
nearly empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It will illuminate when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine
running or when driving, check
your tire pressure as soon as possible.
It will also illuminate momentarily when
you switch the ignition on to confirm the
lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate
when you switch the ignition on, or begins
to flash at any time, have the system
checked by your authorized dealer.
Parking Lamps It will illuminate when you switch
the parking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault Illuminates when a powertrain
fault has been detected. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon
as possible.
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It will illuminate once the vehicle
has been switched on and is
ready to drive. A corresponding
message may display stating ready to
drive. Service Engine Soon If the service engine soon
indicator light stays illuminated
after the engine is started, it
indicates that the On Board Diagnostics
system (OBD) has detected a malfunction
of the vehicle emissions control system.
Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD) in
the Fuel and Refueling chapter for more
information about having your vehicle
serviced. See Emission Control System
(page 157).
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is
occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle
serviced immediately.
Note: Under engine misfire conditions,
excessive exhaust temperatures could
damage the catalytic converter or other
vehicle components.
The service engine soon indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first turned
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready
for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light will
stay on until the engine is cranked, then
turn itself off if no malfunctions are
present. However, if after 15 seconds the
service engine soon light blinks eight times,
it means that the vehicle is not ready for
I/M testing. See Emission Control
System (page 157).
84Instrument Cluster

Settings (cont’d)
—Hold OK to Clear All
MyKeysClear MyKeys
—Select the desired
language - Hold OK to
SetLanguageDisplay
Select the desired
units of measureDistanceUnits
Fahrenheit (°F) or
Celsius (°C)Temperature
—On or OffBrake Coach
Restore Hybrid Vehicle Default Values - Hold OK to Reset
INFORMATION MESSAGES Note: Depending on the vehicle options
equipped with your vehicle, not all of the
messages will display or be available.
Certain messages may be abbreviated or
shortened depending upon which cluster
type you have. E144636
Press the OK button to acknowledge and
remove some messages from the
information display. Other messages will
be removed automatically after a short
time.
Certain messages need to be confirmed
before you can access the menus.
Active Park ActionMessage
Displayed when the system needs service. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.Active Park Fault
98Information Displays

Adaptive Cruise Control ActionMessage
Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC
from engaging. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page
186).Adaptive Cruise
Malfunction
Displayed when conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise
cannot function properly. See Using Adaptive Cruise
Control (page 186).Adaptive Cruise Not
Available
Displayed when the radar is blocked because of poor radar
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 186).Adaptive Cruise Not
Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
Displayed when the automatic braking has been disabled.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 reinstated controls
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
Displays when the vehicle speed is getting too low for adaptive
cruise.Adaptive Cruise Shift
Down
AdvanceTrac™ ActionMessage
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a
blocked sensor.Service AdvanceTrac
Displayed when the traction control has been disabled or
enabled by the driver.AdvanceTrac Off On
99Information Displays

Collision Warning System ActionMessage
Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the colli-
sion warning system. The system will be disabled. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.Collision Warning
Malfunction
Displayed when the collision warning system radar is blocked
because of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or ice/
mud/water in front of the radar. Driver can typically clean the
sensor to resolve. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.Collision Warning Not
Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the colli-
sion warning system. The system will be disabled. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.Collision Warning Not
Available
Doors and Locks ActionMessage
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed and
the vehicle is moving.X Door Ajar
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed.
Displays when the luggage compartment is not completely
closed.Trunk ajar
Displays when the hood is not completely closed.Hood ajar
Displays when the door switches have been disabled.Switches Inhibited
Security Mode
Displays when there is a system malfunction with the child
locks. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.Child Lock Malfunction
Service Required
Displays the factory keypad code after the keypad has been
reset.Factory Keypad Code
XXXXX
103Information Displays

Keys and Intelligent Access ActionMessage
Displayed as a reminder to press the brake while starting the
vehicle.Press Brake to START
Displayed if the key is not detected by the system. See
Keyless Starting (page 136).No Key Detected
Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed to shut off
the engine and an Intelligent Access key is not detected inside
the vehicle.Restart Now or Key is
Needed
Displayed when the vehicle is in the run ignition state.Run Power Active
This message is displayed when there is a problem with your
vehicle’s starting system. See your authorized dealer for
service.Starting System Fault
Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligent
access key is programmed to the system.Key Program Successful
Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligent
access key has failed to be programmed.Key Program Failure
Displayed during spare key programming when the maximum
number of keys have been programmed.Max Number of Keys
Learned
Displayed during spare key programming when not enough
keys have been programmed.Not Enough Keys
Learned
Displays when the key battery is low. Change the battery as
soon as possible.Key Battery Low Replace
Soon
Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare key
using two existing MyKeys.Could Not Program
Integrated Key
Displayed as a reminder that the engine is on.Engine On
105Information Displays