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1-18 In Brief
worx:Press to move up or
down in a list.
oorp: Pressoto open
application menus on the left.
Press
pto open interaction menus
on the right.
SEL: Press to open a menu or
select a menu item. Press and hold
to reset values on certain screens.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 5-26.
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
The RVC displays a view of the
area behind the vehicle, on the
infotainment system display, when
the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse).
See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on
page 9-52.
Power Outlets
Use the accessory power outlet to
plug in electrical equipment, such as
a cell phone or MP3 player.
There are three accessory power
outlets:
.Inside the center console
storage compartment.
.In front of the cupholder.
.In the rear compartment.
Lift the cover to access and replace
when not in use.
See Power Outlets on page 5-4.
Universal Remote System
This system, if equipped, provides a
way to replace up to three remote
control transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices.
Read the instructions completely
before attempting to program the
Universal Remote system. Because
of the steps involved, it may be
helpful to have another person
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available to assist you with
programming the Universal Remote
system.
SeeUniversal Remote System on
page 5-52.
Roof Panel
If equipped with a removable roof
panel, there are three release
latches. Two are at the front of the
roof panel and one is at the rear of
the roof panel. See “Removing the
Roof Panel” underRoof Panel on
page 2-24.
Help may be needed to remove the
roof panel. Always store the roof
panel properly in the rear storage
compartment. For more information:
.See
“Storing the Roof Panel”
under Roof Panel on page 2-24.
.See“Installing the Roof Panel”
under Roof Panel on page 2-24.
Convertible
If equipped, the convertible top can
be automatically opened and
closed. For step-by-step
instructions, see Convertible Top on
page 2-28.
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The traction control system limits
wheel spin. The system turns on
automatically every time the vehicle
is started.
StabiliTrak is a computer controlled
system that helps the driver
maintain directional control of the
vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
This is accomplished by selectively
applying any one of the vehicle’s
brakes. The system turns on
automatically every time the vehicle
is started.
.To turn off traction control,
press and release the TCS/
StabiliTrak
gbutton on the
center console.
iilluminates in
the instrument cluster.
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Storage 4-1
Storage
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-3
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Storage
Compartments
{Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in storage compartments.
In a crash, these objects may
cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.
Instrument Panel Storage
Press the button to lower the display
and access the storage behind it.
There is a USB port in the upper left
hand corner. See“Audio Players”in
the infotainment manual.
Press the button again to raise the
display and close the storage area.
The storage area cannot be
operated when Valet Mode,
if equipped, is enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5-45.
Keep the storage area closed when
not in use.
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convertible top. The trunk partition
must be in place for the convertible
top to move. If the trunk partition is
not properly in place, a message will
display and a noise will be heard.
SeeConvertible Top Messages on
page 5-35.
Convertible Only
Pull the divider up and snap it into
place on both sides of the trunk.
The trunk partition is a flat carpeted
board with a horizontal flap that can
be attached to the top of the trunk to
provide additional storage space.
With the convertible top up, the
trunk partition can be unsnapped
and laid flat to increase trunk cargo
space.
Center Console Storage
{Caution
The area inside the console can
get hot. Do not store items that
can be damaged by heat.
To open, press the button on the
driver side.
There are two USB ports, an
accessory outlet, and an SD card
reader inside. See Power Outlets on
page 5-4 and“Audio Players” in the
infotainment manual.
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5-4 Instruments and Controls
Positioning System (GPS) antenna,
StabiliTrak®, and vehicle speed
information.
The compass system is designed to
operate for a certain number of
miles or degrees of turn before
needing a signal from the GPS
satellites. When the compass
display shows CAL, drive the
vehicle for a short distance in an
open area where it can receive a
GPS signal. The compass system
will automatically determine when a
GPS signal is restored and provide
a heading again. See Compass
Messages on page 5-35 for the
messages that may be displayed for
the compass.
Clock
The infotainment system controls
are used to access the time and
date settings through the menu
system. See “Home Page” in the
infotainment manual for information
about how to use the menu system.
Setting the Time
To set the time:
1. From the Home Page, press the SETTINGS screen button and
press Time and Date.
2. Press Set Time and press + or −
to increase or decrease hours,
minutes, and AM or PM. Press
12Hr or 24Hr for 12 or 24 hour
clock.
3. Press
}to go back to the
previous menu.
If auto timing is set, the time
displayed on the clock may not
update immediately when driving
into a new time zone.
To set the date:
1. Press the SETTINGS screen button and press Time and Date.
2. Press Set Date and press + or −
to increase or decrease month,
day, or year.
3. Press
}to go back to the
previous menu. To set the clock display:
1. Press the SETTINGS screen
button and press Time and Date.
2. Press Clock Display and press OFF or ON to turn the clock
display off or on.
3. Press
}to go back to the
previous menu.
Power Outlets
Use the accessory power outlet to
plug in electrical equipment, such as
a cell phone or MP3 player.
There are three accessory power
outlets:
.In front of the cupholder. Open
the door compartment to access.
.Inside the center console
storage compartment.
.In the rear compartment.
Lift the cover to access and replace
when not in use.
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Instruments and Controls 5-5
The power outlets in front of the
cupholder and inside the center
console storage compartment are
powered when the ignition is in ON/
RUN/START or ACC/ACCESSORY,
or until the driver door is opened
within 10 minutes of turning off the
vehicle. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 9-24.
The rear compartment power outlet
is powered at all times. The
vehicle’s battery may run down if
the power outlet is used while the
ignition is in Stopping the Engine/
OFF. Use this power outlet for
plugging in the battery maintainer,
if equipped.
{Warning
Power is always supplied to the
trunk outlet. Do not leave
electrical equipment plugged in
when the vehicle is not in use
because the vehicle could catch
fire and cause injury or death.
{Caution
Leaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended period
of time while the vehicle is off will
drain the battery. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum
20 amp rating.
Certain electrical accessories may
not be compatible with the
accessory power outlet and could
overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
If a problem is experienced, see
your dealer.
When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the proper
installation instructions included with
the equipment. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment on page 9-58.
It is recommended that a qualified
technician or dealer be seen for the
proper installation of your
equipment.
{Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from
the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. The power
outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such
as cell phone charge cords.
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Instruments and Controls 5-9
Reconfigurable Instrument
Cluster
There are four instrument cluster
display configurations to choose
from: Link to Drive Mode, Sport,
Track, and Tour. The style of the
center of the instrument cluster will
change depending on the theme
selected. If Link to Drive Mode is
chosen, the cluster configuration will
change to match the setting on the
driver mode control on the console.
SeeDriver Mode Control on
page 9-40. If Weather or Eco are
selected with the driver mode
control, the cluster will display the
Tour theme.
Sport
Includes a circular tachometer
centered in the display. The DIC is
contained within the tachometer
ring. Additionally, there are two
configurable pocket gauges in the
lower left and right corners.Track
Includes an asymmetric tachometer
with prominent red-line markings
and a lap timer that shows the
current, previous, and best lap.
Tour
Includes a partial tachometer ring.
The DIC is contained within the
tachometer ring. There is also an
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6-6 Lighting
The rear compartment lights only
come on when the rear
compartment is opened.
To turn the courtesy lamps on or off,
turn the instrument panel brightness
knob completely clockwise or
counterclockwise.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are in the
overhead console. The lamps go on
when a door is opened. When the
doors are closed, press the lamp
buttons to turn on each lamp.
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
The headlamps, parking lamps,
taillamps, back-up lamps, license
plate lamps, outside mirror lamps,
dome lamp, and most of the interior
lamps turn on briefly at night, or in
areas with limited lighting, when
K
is pressed on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. When the
driver door is opened, all control
lights, Driver Information Center
(DIC) lights, and door pocket lights
turn on. After about 30 seconds the
exterior lamps turn off, and then the
dome and remaining interior lamps
dim to off. Entry lighting can be
disabled manually by changing the
ignition out of the OFF position,
or by pressing
Qon the RKE
transmitter.
This feature can be changed. See
“Vehicle Locator Lights” under
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-45.
Exit Lighting
The headlamps, taillamps, back-up
lamps, parking lamps, outside mirror
lamps, and license plate lamps
come on at night, or in areas with
limited lighting, when the driver door
is opened after the ignition is turned
off. The dome lamp comes on after
the ignition is changed to the OFF
position. The exterior lamps and
dome lamp remain on after the door
is closed for a set amount of time,
then automatically turn off.
The exterior lamps turn off
immediately by turning the exterior
lamp control off.
This feature can be changed. See
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-45.
Battery Power Protection
This vehicle has a feature to help
prevent the battery from being
drained in case any of the following
lamps are left on: vanity mirror
lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps,