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functions may gray out when they
are unavailable. Many infotainment
features are also available through
the instrument cluster and steering
wheel controls.
Before driving:
.Become familiar with the
operation, faceplate buttons, and
screen buttons.
. Set up the audio by presetting
favorite stations, setting the
tone, and adjusting the
speakers.
. Set up phone numbers in
advance so they can be called
easily by pressing a single
button or by using a single voice
command if equipped with
Bluetooth phone capability.
See Defensive Driving 0176.
To play the infotainment system with
the ignition off, see Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0192.Theft-Deterrent Feature
The theft-deterrent feature works by
learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) to the
infotainment system. The
infotainment system does not
operate if it is stolen or moved to a
different vehicle.

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Press/BACK to delete the last
character in the sequence or press
and hold to delete the entire
character sequence.
Audio Settings
The audio settings can be set for
each radio band and each audio
player source.
To quickly reset an audio setting
value to 0:
1. Press the TONE button.
2. Select the audio setting.
3. Press and hold the TUNE/ MENU knob until the value
changes to 0.
Press
/BACK to go back to the
Tone Settings menu.
Adjusting the Treble, Midrange,
and Bass
1. Press the TONE button.
2. Select Treble, Midrange, or Bass.
3. Select the value. Press
/BACK to go back to the
Tone Settings menu.
Adjusting the Fader and Balance
1. Press the TONE button.
2. Select Fader or Balance.
3. Select the value.
Press
/BACK to go back to the
Tone Settings menu.
Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer)
For vehicles that have an equalizer:
1. Press the TONE button.
2. Select EQ presets.
3. Select the setting.
Press
/BACK to go back to the
Tone Settings menu.
System Settings
Configuring the Number of
Favorite Pages
To configure the number of available
favorite pages:
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select Radio Favorites.
4. Select the number of available
favorite pages.
5. Press
/BACK to go back to
the System
Configuration menu.
Auto Volume
The auto volume feature
automatically adjusts the radio
volume to compensate for road and
wind noise as the vehicle speeds up
or slows down, so that the volume
level is consistent.
The level of volume compensation
can be selected, or the auto volume
feature can be turned off. 1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Radio Settings.
3. Select Auto Volume.
4. Select the setting.
5. Press
/BACK to go back to
the System
Configuration menu.

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Maximum Startup Volume
The maximum volume played when
the radio is first turned on can
be set.1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Radio Settings.
3. Select Maximum Startup Volume.
4. Select the setting.
5. Press
/BACK to go back to
the System
Configuration menu.
Radio
AM-FM Radio
For radios with CD and touch
screen, see “AM-FM Radio” in the
infotainment manual.
Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the
radio are:
O/VOL (Power/Volume):
. Press to turn the radio on or off.
. Turn the knob to increase or
decrease the volume. The
volume is adjusted for the
current audio source or voice
prompts.
RADIO/BAND : Press to turn the
radio on and choose between AM,
FM, and SiriusXM
®, if equipped.
TUNE/MENU : Turn to navigate the
available menus and to search for
stations.
INFO : Press to display additional
information that may be available for
the current song.
s ©or¨\:Press to search for
stations.
FAV 1-2-3 : Press to open the
favorites list and select the
favorites page.
Buttons 1−6 : Press to select
preset stations.
AS 1-2 (Autostore) : Press to open
the autostore list.
Radio Menus
Radio menus are available for AM
and FM.
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to open
the main radio menu for that band.
Selecting a Band
Press the RADIO/BAND button to
choose AM, FM, or SiriusXM,
if equipped. The last station that
was playing starts playing again.

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Audio system settings or features
can be customized for:
.Auto Volume
. Maximum Start Up Volume
. Radio Favorites
. RDS Options
. XM Categories
Auto Volume : Turn the TUNE/
MENU knob to select volume Off,
Low, Medium, or High.
Maximum Start Up Volume : Turn
the TUNE/MENU knob to increase
or decrease the infotainment startup
volume.
Radio Favorites : Turn the TUNE/
MENU knob to highlight the number
of favorites. Press the TUNE/MENU
knob to select.
RDS Options : Press the TUNE/
MENU knob to turn RDS on or off.
XM Categories : If equipped, turn
the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight
the category. Press the TUNE/
MENU knob to select. Turn the
TUNE/MENU knob to Show all XM
Categories to display all categories. Finding a Station
Select a band such as AM, FM,
or SiriusXM (if equipped).
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to find
a radio station. To select a preset
station, press the corresponding
preset button.
Seeking a Station
Press
s
©or¨\to search for a
station.
Storing a Station as a Favorite
Up to 36 preset stations can be
stored. Each page can store
six preset stations. The presets
within a page can be from different
radio bands.
To scroll through the pages, press
the FAV 1-2-3 (favorites) button. The
current page number displays above
the preset buttons. The stored
stations for each list display at the
bottom of the screen. The number of
preset FAV lists can be changed.
To store a radio station to a
favorites page: 1. Press the RADIO/BAND button
until the desired band is
selected.
2. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to the station.
3. Press the FAV 1-2-3 button to scroll the list.
4. Press and hold one of the preset buttons for more than
two seconds. The station
frequency appears on the
preset button at the bottom of
the display.
5. Repeat the steps for each preset in each page.
To recall a preset station from a
favorites page: 1. Press the FAV 1-2-3 button to scroll to the page.
2. Press the preset button. The stored preset station is
recalled.

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Autostore Stations
AS 1-2 (Autostore) :Autostore
searches and stores six FM and
six AM stations with the strongest
signal. To use autostore:
1. Press RADIO/BAND to select FM or AM.
2. Press AS 1-2 for at least two seconds until a beep
sounds. SEARCH displays on
the radio, followed by the
number of stations found.
3. The radio will automatically store the six strongest stations
found as autostore presets.
Press the AS 1-2 button to alternate
between the autostore stations and
favorites.
AS displays on the radio when using
autostore presets.
Autostore does not delete
previously stored favorite stations.
Autostore does not function with
SiriusXM radio stations, if equipped.
Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has RDS. RDS
features are available for use only
on FM stations that broadcast RDS
information. With RDS, the
radio can:
. Seek to stations broadcasting
the selected type of
programming.
. Receive announcements
concerning local and national
emergencies.
. Display messages from radio
stations.
This system relies on receiving
specific information from these
stations and only works when the
information is available. In rare
cases, a radio station could
broadcast incorrect information that
causes the radio features to work
improperly. If this happens, contact
the radio station.
The RDS system is always on.
When information is broadcast from
the current FM station, the station
name or call letters display on the
audio screen. RDS can provide a program type (PTY) for current
programming and the name of the
program being broadcast.
Satellite Radio
For radios with CD and touch
screen, see
“Satellite Radio” in the
infotainment manual.
Vehicles with a SiriusXM
®Satellite
Radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM
Satellite Radio subscription can
receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
based in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A service fee is required to receive
the SiriusXM service. If SiriusXM
service needs to be reactivated, the
radio will display "No Subscription
Please Renew" on channel XM1.
For more information, contact
SiriusXM at www.siriusxm.com or

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the engine at extremely low
temperatures. When selecting an oil
of the appropriate viscosity grade, it
is recommended to select an oil of
the correct specification. See
“Specification”earlier in this section.
Engine Oil Additives/Engine
Oil Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil. The
recommended oils meeting the
dexos1 specification are all that is
needed for good performance and
engine protection.
Engine oil system flushes are not
recommended and could cause
engine damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty.
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain
elements that can be unhealthy for
your skin and could even cause
cancer. Do not let used oil stay on
your skin for very long. Clean your
skin and nails with soap and water,
or a good hand cleaner. Wash or
properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil. See the
manufacturer's warnings about the
use and disposal of oil products.
Used oil can be a threat to the
environment. If you change your
own oil, be sure to drain all the oil
from the filter before disposal. Never
dispose of oil by putting it in the
trash or pouring it on the ground,
into sewers, or into streams or
bodies of water. Recycle it by taking
it to a place that collects used oil.
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has a computer system
that indicates when to change the
engine oil and filter. This is based
on a combination of factors which
include engine revolutions, engine
temperature, and miles driven.
Based on driving conditions, the
mileage at which an oil change is
indicated can vary considerably. For
the oil life system to work properly,
the system must be reset every time
the oil is changed.When the system has calculated
that oil life has been diminished, it
indicates that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message comes on. See
Engine Oil Messages
0119.
Change the oil as soon as possible
within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).
It is possible that, if driving under
the best conditions, the oil life
system might indicate that an oil
change is not necessary for up to a
year. The engine oil and filter must
be changed at least once a year
and, at this time, the system must
be reset. Your dealer has trained
service people who will perform this
work and reset the system. It is also
important to check the oil regularly
over the course of an oil drain
interval and keep it at the proper
level.
If the system is ever reset
accidentally, the oil must be
changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi)
since the last oil change.
Remember to reset the oil life
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How to Reset the Engine Oil
Life System
Reset the system whenever the
engine oil is changed so that the
system can calculate the next
engine oil change. To reset the
system:1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off.
2. Press the DIC MENU button on the turn signal lever to enter
the Vehicle Information Menu.
Use the thumbwheel to scroll
through the menu items until
you reach REMAINING
OIL LIFE.
3. Press the SET/CLR button to reset the oil life at 100%.
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
The system is reset when the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message is off and the REMAINING
OIL LIFE 100% message is
displayed. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message comes back on when the
vehicle is started, the engine oil life
system has not been reset. Repeat
the procedure.
Automatic Transmission
Fluid
How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to check the
transmission fluid level.
A transmission fluid leak is the only
reason for fluid loss. If a leak
occurs, take the vehicle to your
dealer and have it repaired as soon
as possible.
The vehicle is not equipped with a
transmission fluid level dipstick.
There is a special procedure for
checking and changing the
transmission fluid. Because this
procedure is difficult, this should be
done at the dealer. Contact the
dealer for additional information.Change the fluid at the intervals
listed in
Maintenance Schedule
0 305, and be sure to use the fluid
listed in Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0314.
Manual Transmission
Fluid
How to Check Manual
Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to check the
manual transmission fluid level.
A transmission fluid leak is the only
reason for fluid loss. If a leak
occurs, take the vehicle to your
dealer and have it repaired as soon
as possible. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0314 for the
proper fluid to use.
Hydraulic Clutch
For vehicles with a manual
transmission, it is not necessary to
regularly check brake/clutch fluid
unless there is a leak suspected.
Adding fluid will not correct a leak.

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Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset and
should need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
the headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, seeReplacement
Bulbs 0254.
For any bulb-changing procedure
not listed in this section, contact
your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
{Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure
to read and follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal and Parking
Lamps
Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Side Similar
1. Low-Beam Headlamp
2. High-Beam Headlamp
3. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp
High-Beam Headlamp/
Low-Beam Headlamp
1. Open the hood. See Hood 0230.