
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.
The fact that the safety belt pretensioners
or front airbags did not activate for both
front seat occupants in a crash does not
mean that something is wrong with the
system. Rather, it means the restraints
control module determined the accident
conditions (crash severity, belt usage)
were not appropriate to activate these
safety devices.
•
The design of the front airbags is to
activate only in frontal and near-frontal
crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or
rear impacts) unless the crash causes
sufficient frontal deceleration.
• The safety belt pretensioners and
optional rear inflatable safety belts are
designed to activate in frontal,
near-frontal and side crashes.
• The knee airbag(s) may deploy based
on crash severity and occupant
conditions.
• The design of the side airbags and side
curtain airbags is to inflate in certain
side impact crashes. Side airbags and
side curtain airbags may activate in
other types of crashes if the vehicle
experiences sufficient sideways motion
or deformation.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Condensation in Lamp Assemblies
Exterior lamps have vents to
accommodate normal changes in air
pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product
of this design. When moist air enters the
lamp assembly through the vents, there is
a possibility that condensation can occur
when the temperature is cold. When
normal condensation occurs, a fine mist
can form on the interior of the lens. The
fine mist eventually clears and exits
through the vents during normal operation.
Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours
under dry weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•
The presence of a fine mist (no streaks,
drip marks or large droplets).
• A fine mist covers less than 50% of the
lens.
Examples of unacceptable condensation
are:
• A water puddle inside the lamp.
• Streaks, drip marks or large droplets
present on the interior of the lens.
If you see any unacceptable condensation,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer. LIGHTING CONTROL OffA
Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and
tail lamps
B
Headlamps
C
High Beams Push the lever forward to switch the high
beams on.
Push the lever forward again or pull the
lever toward you to switch the high beams
off.
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DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (If
Equipped) WARNING
The daytime running lamps system
does not activate the tail lamps and
may not provide adequate lighting
during low visibility driving conditions. Also,
the autolamps switch position may not
activate the headlamps in all low visibility
conditions, such as daytime fog. Always
ensure that your headlamps are switched
to auto or on, as appropriate, during all low
visibility conditions. Failure to do so may
result in a collision. Type 1 - Conventional (Non-
Configurable)
When you switch the ignition to the on
position and the lighting control is in the
off, autolamps or parking lamp position,
the daytime running lamps will turn on
whenever the headlamps are off. They turn
off only when the headlamps are on.
Type 2 - Configurable
Note:
If this type is equipped, you are able
to switch the daytime running lamps on or
off using the information display controls.
See
Information Displays (page 93).
When the daytime running lamps are
switched on in the information display and
you switch the ignition to the on position
with the lighting control in the autolamps
position, the daytime running lamps turn
on whenever the headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positions
do not activate the daytime running lamps
and can be used to temporarily override
autolamp control.
When switched off in the information
display, the daytime running lamps are off
in all lighting control switch positions. AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL
(If Equipped)
The system will automatically turn on your
high beams if it is dark enough and no other
traffic is present. When it detects the
headlights of an approaching vehicle, the
tail lamps of the preceding vehicle or street
lighting, the system will turn off the high
beams before they distract other drivers.
The low beams remain on.
Note: If it appears that automatic control
of the high beams is not functioning
properly, check the windshield in front of
the camera for a blockage. A clear view of
the road is required for proper system
operation. Have any windshield damage in
the area of the camera ’s field-of-view
repaired.
Note: If the system detects a blockage such
as bird droppings, bug splatter, snow or ice,
and you do not observe changes, the system
will go into low beam mode until you clear
the blockage. A message may also appear
in the instrument cluster display noting the
front camera is blocked.
Note: Typical road dust, dirt and water
spots will not affect the performance of the
automatic high beam system . However, in
cold or inclement weather conditions, you
will notice a decrease in the availability of
the high beam system, especially at start
up. If you want to change the beam state
independently of the system, you may
switch the high beams on or off using the
multifunction switch. Automatic control will
resume when conditions are correct.
Note: Modification of the vehicle ride height
such as using much larger tires, may
degrade feature performance.
A camera sensor, centrally mounted
behind the windshield of your vehicle,
continuously monitors conditions to decide
when to switch the high beams off and on.
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Airbag
Action
Message
The system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor. Remove blockage.
Occupant Sensor
BLOCKED Remove
Objects Near Passenger Seat
Alarm Action
Message
Alarm triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft
Alarm (page 67).
Vehicle Alarm to Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle
Auto Start-Stop Action
Message
The engine needs to be restarted, press the brake pedal to start.
Auto StartStop Press
Brake to Start Engine
The engine needs to be restarted, press the brake pedal harder to start.
Auto StartStop Press
Brake Harder to Activate
The engine needs to be restarted, press the clutch pedal to start.
Auto StartStop Press
Clutch to Start Engine
The engine needs to be restarted, press any pedal to start.
Auto StartStop Press
Any Pedal
Select neutral for the system to restart the engine.
Auto StartStop Select
Neutral To Start Engine
Select park for the system to restart the engine.
Auto StartStop Shift to
P Restart Engine
The system is not functioning. A manual restart is required.
Auto StartStop Manual
Restart Required
Displays when conditions are not met for the Auto StartStop
system to function properly See Auto-Start-Stop (page 150).
Auto StartStop Not
Available
StartStop has shutoff the engine automatically.
Engine Stopped
StartStop is starting the engine automatically.
Engine Starting
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Action
Message
The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steering wheel is being turned.
Engine On due to Vehicle
Maneuvering
The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steering wheel is being turned.
Engine On due to
Steering Wheel Maneuv- ering
Engine may be on to support high demand for electrical
accessories, such as operating power windows, rear defroster, or when using the power point.
Engine On due to
Accessory Usage
Engine is on to support normal vehicle operation. Includesexternal vehicle conditions, such as altitude, traffic, low
ambient temperature. Also includes battery outside optimal
operating conditions (state of charge and temperature), and inadequate brake vacuum (can occur if the brake pedal is depressed a number of times in succession).
Engine On Normal Oper-
ation
Engine is on in order to increase the engine temperature to an acceptable level.
Engine On due to Low
Temperature
Engine is on to support normal vehicle operation due to lowoutside ambient temperature.
Engine On due to
Outside Air Temp
Engine is on in order to increase the engine temperature to anacceptable level.
Engine On due to Engine
Warming
Engine is on due to a low gear selection by the transmission.
Engine On due to
Selected Gear
Engine is on due to a steep road grade.
Engine On due to Steep
Grade
Engine is on due to no key being detected by the vehicle.
Engine On due to Key not
Detected
Engine is on due to the driver door being opened.
Engine On due to Driver
Door Opened
Engine is on due to the driver seat belt being unbuckled.
Engine On due to Driver
Belt Unbuckled
Engine is on to achieve or maintain interior compartment atan acceptable level.
Engine On due to
Heating /Cooling
Engine is on, which is required to support the use of the power outlet (110V).
Engine On due to Power
Outlet in Use
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL (If Equipped)
Fan speed control:
Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Adjust
to select the desired fan speed.
A
A/C:
Press the button to turn air conditioning compressor on or off. Use air
conditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency.
B
Note:
In certain conditions (such as when using Max Defrost), the air
conditioning compressor may continue to operate even after you switch off the
air conditioning with the
A/C button.
Power: Press the button to turn the system on and off. Switching off the climate
control system prevents outside air from entering the vehicle.
C
Heated rear window:
Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated
Windows and Mirrors (page 126).
D
Temperature control:
Controls the temperature of the airflow in your vehicle.
Adjust to select the desired temperature.
E
MAX Defrost:
Turn the temperature control dial all the way past the full heat
position to maximize defrosting. Outside air flows through the windshield vents,
fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed and the temperature dial returns
to the full heat position. You can use this setting to defog or clear a thin covering
of ice from the windshield. The heated rear window also automatically turns
on when you select MAX Defrost.
F
Note:
To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air when MAX
Defrost is on.
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MAX A/C: Turn the temperature control dial all the way past the full cool
position to maximize cooling. Recirculated air flows through the instrument
panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on, the fan automatically
adjusts to the highest speed and the temperature dial returns to the full cool
position.
G
Air distribution control:
Press these buttons to turn airflow from the
windshield, instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. The system can
distribute air through any combination of these vents.
H
Note:
At least one of these buttons remain on while the system is on.
Heated seats (if equipped):
Turn the driver or passenger heated seats on
and off. See Heated Seats (page 135).
I
Recirculated air:
Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When recirculated air is selected, the air currently in the
passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool
the interior(when used with
A/C) and may also reduce unwanted odors from
entering your vehicle.
J
Note:
Recirculated air may turn off automatically (or be prevented from turning
on) in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce risk of fogging. Recirculated
air may also turn on and off automatically in Panel or Panel and Floor airflow
modes during hot weather in order to improve cooling efficiency.
Fan speed indicators:
Illuminate to indicate fan speed.
K
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Driver temperature control: Turn to increase or decrease the air temperature
for the driver side of the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger side
temperature when not in dual zone mode.
A
Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the
passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool
the interior (when used with
A/C) and may reduce unwanted odors from
entering your vehicle.
B
Note:
Recirculated air may turn off automatically (or be prevented from turning
on) in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce risk of fogging. Recirculated
air may also turn on and off automatically in Panel or Panel and Floor airflow
modes during hot weather in order to improve cooling efficiency.
Fan speed control -:
Press to decrease the volume of air circulated in your
vehicle.
C
Fan speed indicator:
Illuminates to indicate fan speed. When the system is
controlling the fan automatically, all of the fan speed indicators turn off.
D
Note:
When the system is controlling the fan speed automatically, all of the
fan speed indicators turn off.
Air distribution control:
Press these buttons to turn airflow from the
windshield, instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. The system can
distribute air through any combination of these vents.
E
Note:
At least one of these buttons remains on while the system is on.
Fan speed control +:
Press to increase the volume of air circulated in your
vehicle.
F
AUTO:
Press the button to turn on automatic operation. Select the desired
temperature using the temperature control. The system adjusts fan speed, air
distribution, air conditioning operation, and selects outside air or recirculated
air to heat or cool the vehicle in order to maintain the desired temperature. You
can also use the
AUTO button to turn off dual zone operation by pressing and
holding the button for more than two seconds.
G
Passenger temperature control:
Turn to increase or decrease the air
temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. This turns on dual zone mode.
H
Heated rear window:
Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated
Windows and Mirrors (page 126).
I
MAX Defrost:
Press the button to maximize defrosting. Outside air flows
through the windshield vents, and the fan automatically adjusts to the highest
speed. You can use this setting to defog or clear a thin covering of ice from the
windshield. The heated rear window also automatically turns on when you
select MAX Defrost.
J
Note:
To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air when MAX
Defrost is on.
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