Low Tire Pressure Warning
Lights 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.
To confirm the lamp is working, it will also
light momentarily when you switch on the
ignition. If it does not light when you switch
the ignition on, or it begins to flash at any
time, have an authorized dealer check the
system.
Low Washer Fluid Lights when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Parking Lamps Lights when you switch on the
parking lamps.
Powertrain Fault Lights when your vehicle detects
a powertrain fault. Contact an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Note:
If your vehicle detects certain faults,
it will not allow you to operate the
accelerator pedal. If this happens, press
the brake pedal and release it. This will
activate limp home vehicle operation. In
limp home vehicle operation, your vehicle
will accelerate in a controlled manner up
to a maximum speed of 35 mph (56 km/h)
on a flat surface. If you apply the brake
pedal or move the transmission to neutral
(N) you can override your vehicle ’s
acceleration.
Ready to Drive Lights when you switch on your
vehicle and it is ready to drive.
A corresponding message may
display stating ready to drive, or if you
have not entered a charge point, you may
get a message regarding budget.
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 servicing your vehicle.
See Emission Control System (page 164).
If the light is blinking, the engine is
misfiring. This could damage your catalytic
converter. Drive in a moderate fashion
(avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle
serviced immediately.
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Note:
If your engine is misfiring, excessive
exhaust temperatures could damage the
catalytic converter or other vehicle
components.
The service engine soon indicator lights
when the you first switch on your vehicle,
prior to engine start, to check the bulb and
to indicate whether the vehicle is ready
for inspection maintenance testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light
will stay on until the engine cranks, 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 inspection maintenance testing.
See Emission Control System (page 164).
Stability Control Flashes when the system is
active. If it stays lit or does not
light when you switch on the
ignition, this indicates a malfunction.
During a malfunction the system will switch
off. Have an authorized dealer check the
system immediately.
See Using Stability
Control (page 181).
Stability Control Off Lights when you switch the
system off. It will go out when
you switch the system back on
or when you switch off the ignition.
See
Using Stability Control (page 181). Stop Safely Lights if your vehicle has an
electrical component fault or
failure that will cause your
vehicle to shutdown or enter into a limited
operating mode. You may also see a
message.
Trunk Ajar Lights when the ignition is on
and the trunk is not completely
closed.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition
with it in the off or accessory position.
Keyless Warning Alert
(If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key,
after the last door is closed and your
keyless vehicle is in RUN, indicating your
vehicle is still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from
the ignition and open the driver's door and
you have left the headlamps or parking
lamps on.
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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
Battery and Charging System (12 volt) Action
Message
Displayed when the charging system needs servicing. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Charging System
Displayed when the battery management system detects an
extended low-voltage condition. Various vehicle features willbe disabled to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many
of the electrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If the system voltage has recovered, the disabled features will operate again as normal
Low Battery Features
Temporarily Turned Off
Displayed when the battery management system determinesthat the battery is at a low state of charge. Turn the ignition
off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message will clear once the vehicle has been started and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessaryelectrical loads will allow faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off to Save
Battery
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage) Action
Message
Displays when the vehicle is ready to drive.
Ready to Drive
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Hill Start Assist
Action
Message
Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contact yourauthorized dealer. See Hill Start Assist (page 177).
Hill Start Assist Not
Available
Keys and Intelligent Access Action
Message
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 UsingAdaptive Cruise Control
(page 192).
No Key Detected
Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed to shut offthe 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 yourvehicle ’s starting system. See your authorized dealer for
service.
Starting System Fault
Displayed during spare key programming, when an IntelligentAccess key is programmed to the system.
Key Program Successful
Displayed during spare key programming, when an IntelligentAccess key has failed to be programmed.
Key Program Failure
Displayed during spare key programming when the maximumnumber of keys have been programmed.
Max Number of Keys
Learned
Displayed during spare key programming when not enoughkeys have been programmed.
Not Enough Keys
Learned
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Action
Message
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Drive
Unavailable Select L for Drive Service Required
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Neutral Unavailable Service Required
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Low
Unavailable Service Required
Displays when neutral tow is active and the ignition needsto be turned off. See Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 222).
Neutral Tow Engaged
Turn Ignition Off for Towing
Displays while attempting to exit neutral tow. The brake pedalneeds to be depressed and park button selected to deac-
tivate.
See Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 222).
Neutral Tow Engaged
Depress Brake andSelect Park to Exit Neutral Tow
Displays when neutral tow is active and the park brake needsto be released.
See Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 222).
Neutral Tow Remove
Park Brake for Towing
Displays when neutral tow has been deactivated.
Neutral Tow Disengaged
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Note:
When you select windshield
defrosting and defogging, the instrument
panel and footwell level functions
automatically switch off and air
conditioning switches on. Outside air flows
into your vehicle.
Heating the Interior Quickly
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting.
Recommended Settings for Heating
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Cooling the Interior Quickly
1. Press the MAX A/C button.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting.
Recommended Settings for Cooling
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting.
Side Window Defogging in Cold
Weather
1. Press the defrost button.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Heated Rear Window
Note:
You must switch the ignition on to
use this feature.
Press the button to clear the rear window
of thin ice and fog. Press the button again
within 10 minutes to switch it off. It
switches off automatically after 10 minutes,
or when you switch the ignition off.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp
objects to clean the inside of the rear
window or to remove decals from the
inside of the rear window. This may
cause damage to the heated grid lines,
which your warranty does not cover.
Heated Exterior Mirror
Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or attempt to readjust the
mirror glass if it has frozen in place. These
actions could cause damage to the glass
and mirrors.
Note: Do not clean the housing or glass
of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or
other petroleum-based cleaning products.
Both heated mirrors remove ice, mist and
fog when you switch on the heated rear
window.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter. It is located behind the glove box.
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The particulate filtration system reduces
the concentration of airborne particles
such as dust, spores and pollen in the air
supplied to the interior of your vehicle.
Note:
To prevent foreign objects from
entering the system, make sure the cabin
air is in place at all times. Running the
system without a filter in place could result
in degradation or damage to the system.
The particulate filtration system gives you
and your passengers the following
benefits:
• It improves your driving comfort by
reducing particle concentration.
• It improves the interior compartment
cleanliness.
• It protects the climate control
components from particle deposits.
Replace the filter at regular intervals. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 412).
For additional cabin air filter information,
or to replace the filter, see an authorized
dealer.
REMOTE START
The climate control system adjusts the
cabin temperature during remote start.
You cannot adjust the system during
remote start operation. Turn the ignition
on to return the system to its previous
settings. You can now make adjustments.
You need to turn certain
vehicle-dependent features back on, such
as:
• heated seats
• cooled seats
• heated steering wheel •
heated mirrors
• heated rear window.
You can adjust the settings using the
information display controls.
See
Information Displays (page 97).
Automatic Settings
You can set the climate control to operate
in AUTO mode through the information
display setting: Remote Start > Climate
Control > Heater-A/C > Auto. The climate
control system automatically sets the
interior temperature to 72°F (22°C).
In hot weather, the system is set to 72°F
(22°C). Cooled seats are set to high (if
available, and selected to AUTO in the
information display).
In moderate weather, the system either
heats or cools (based on previous
settings). The rear defroster, heated
mirrors and heated/cooled seats do not
automatically turn on.
In cold weather, the system is set to 72°F
(22°C). The heated seats and heated
steering wheel are set to high (if available,
and selected to AUTO in the information
display). The rear defroster and heated
mirrors automatically turn on.
Last Settings
You can set the climate control to operate
using the last climate control settings
through the information display setting:
Remote Start > Climate Control >
Heater–A/C > Last Settings. The climate
control system automatically uses the
settings last selected before turning off
the vehicle.
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Saving a Pre-Set Position
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Adjust the seat, exterior mirrors and
power steering column to your desired
position.
3. Press and hold the desired pre-set button until you hear a single chime.
Up to three pre-set memory positions may
be saved. A memory pre-set may be saved
at any time.
Recalling a Pre-Set Position
Press and release the pre-set button
associated with your desired driving
position. The seat, mirrors and steering
column will move to the position stored
for that pre-set.
Note: A pre-set memory position can only
be recalled when the ignition is off, or
when the transmission selector lever is in
position P or N (and your vehicle is not
moving) if the ignition is on.
A pre-set memory position can also be
recalled by pressing the unlock button on
your remote control or intelligent access
key if it is linked to a pre-set position. Linking a Pre-Set Position to your
Remote Control or Intelligent Access
Key
Your vehicle can save the pre-set memory
positions for up to three remote controls
or intelligent access (IA) keys.
1.
With the ignition on, move the memory
positions to the desired positions.
2. Press and hold the desired pre-set button for about five seconds. A chime
will sound after about two seconds.
Continue holding until a second chime
is heard.
3. Within three seconds, press the lock button on the remote control you are
linking.
To unlink a remote control, follow the
same procedure – except in step 3, press
the unlock button on the remote control.
Note: To stop seat movement during a
recall, press any driver seat adjustment
control, any of the memory buttons, or any
mirror control switch.
Seat movement will also stop if you move
your vehicle.
Note: If more than one linked remote
control or IA key is in range, the memory
function will move to the settings of the
first key stored.
Easy Entry and Exit Function
If you enable the easy entry and exit
feature, it automatically moves the driver
seat position rearward up to five
centimeters when the transmission
selector lever is in position
P and you
remove the key or the keyless start ignition
is turned off.
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