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Engine Cooling System
Messages
A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH
ENGINE TEMP
This message displays when the
engine coolant becomes hotter than
the normal operating temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot
engine, the air conditioning
compressor automatically turns off.
When the coolant temperature
returns to normal, the air
conditioning compressor turns back
on. The vehicle can continue to be
driven.
If this message continues to appear,
have the system repaired by your
dealer as soon as possible to avoid
damage to the engine.
ENGINE OVERHEATING—
IDLE ENGINE
This message displays when the
engine coolant temperature is too
hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to
idle until it cools down.
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the
engine oil needs to be changed.
When you change the engine oil, be
sure to reset the Oil Life System.
See Engine Oil Life System 0259,
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 124, Engine Oil 0257, and
Maintenance Schedule 0329.
ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays when the
engine oil temperature is too hot.
Stop and allow the vehicle to idle
until it cools down.
ENGINE OIL LOW —ADD OIL
On some vehicles, this message
displays when the engine oil level
may be too low. Check the oil level
before filling to the recommended
level. If the oil is not low and this
message remains on, take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
See Engine Oil 0257.
OIL PRESSURE LOW —STOP
ENGINE
This message displays if low oil
pressure levels occur. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible,
turn off the engine, and do not
operate it until the cause of the low
oil pressure has been corrected.
Check the oil as soon as possible
and have the vehicle serviced by
your dealer.
UPSHIFT NOW, ENGINE
PROTECTION ACTIVE
This message indicates the engine
controls have taken action to
prevent an oil starvation condition.
This may reduce the available
engine power, or on automatic
transmission equipped vehicles
force an upshift to a higher gear.
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the
vehicle's engine power is reduced.
Reduced engine power can affect
the vehicle's ability to accelerate.

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shocks are in their full soft mode.
Have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer as soon as possible.
To acknowledge the message, press
the SEL button. The message
reappears every 10 minutes until
this condition changes.
SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there is a
problem with the StabiliTrak system
and the vehicle needs service. The
Traction Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak light on the instrument
cluster also turns on and a sound
will be heard. See your dealer.
When this message is displayed,
the system is not working. Adjust
your driving accordingly. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control0226.
SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM
If this message displays when you
are driving, there is a problem with
the Traction Control System (TCS)
and the vehicle needs service. See
your dealer. When this message is displayed, the system will not limit
wheel spin. Adjust your driving
accordingly.
The TCS/StabiliTrak light on the
instrument cluster will also turn on
and a sound will be heard.
When this message is displayed,
the computer controlled systems will
not assist the driver in controlling
the vehicle. Have the system
repaired by your dealer as soon as
possible. Adjust your driving
accordingly. See
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0226.
To acknowledge the message,
press SEL.
SERVICE SUSPENSION
This message displays when a
malfunction is present in the
Magnetic Ride Control system,
if equipped, which is causing the
shocks to be in their full soft mode.
This is a warning to the driver that
the vehicle handling may be
affected. Have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer as soon as possible. To acknowledge the message, press
SEL. The message reappears every
10 minutes until this condition
changes.
Airbag System Messages
SERVICE AIRBAG
This message displays if there is a
problem with the airbag system. See
your dealer for service.
Security Messages
THEFT ATTEMPTED
This message displays if the vehicle
detects a tamper condition.
Service Vehicle Messages
PROGRAM CLUSTER
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the instrument
cluster. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays and a chime
may sound when there may be a
problem with the power steering

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Select the desired number or select
Auto and the infotainment system
will automatically adjust the number
of favorites shown.
Audible Touch Feedback
This allows Audible Touch
Feedback to be turned on or off.
Select Off or On.
Text Scroll
Select to see text scroll on the
screen.
Select Off or On.
Tone Settings
Select to adjust the radio tone. See
Operation0162 or“Tone Settings”
under “AM-FM Radio” in the
infotainment manual.
Auto Volume
This feature adjusts the volume
based on vehicle speed and
ambient noise.
Select Off, Low, Medium-Low,
Medium, Medium-High, or High. Maximum Startup Volume
This feature sets the maximum
startup volume. If the vehicle is
started and the volume is greater
than this level, the volume is
adjusted to this level. To set the
maximum startup volume, turn the
MENU knob or press + or
−to
increase or decrease.
Audio Cue Volume
This feature sets the volume of
audio files played at system startup
and shutdown.
Select On, then press + or −to
increase or decrease the volume.
Vehicle
Select and the following may
display:
. Climate and Air Quality
. Collision/Detection Systems
. Comfort and Convenience
. Lighting
. Power Door Locks
. Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Climate and Air Quality
Select and the following may
display:
.
Auto Fan Max Speed
. Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
. Auto Defog
Auto Fan Max Speed
This feature will set the maximum
auto fan speed.
Select Low, Medium, or High.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
When on, this feature will turn the
heated seats on when using remote
start on cold days.
Select On or Off.
Auto Defog
When turned on and high humidity
is detected, the climate control
system may adjust to outside air
supply and turn on the air
conditioner or the heater. The fan
speed may slightly increase to help
prevent fogging.

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Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Automatic Climate ControlSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Climate Control Systems
Automatic Climate Control System
The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be
controlled with this system.
1. Temperature Control
2. Air Delivery Mode Controls
3.
O(Power)
4. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
5. A/C (Air Conditioning) 6. Recirculation
7. Fan Control
8. Rear Window Defogger
9. Defrost

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Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls
the fan speed, air delivery, air
conditioning, and recirculation in
order to heat or cool the vehicle to
the desired temperature.
When the AUTO indicator light is
on, the system is in full automatic
operation. If the air delivery mode or
fan speed setting is adjusted, the
AUTO indicator turns off and the
selected settings will appear on the
display.1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Adjust
the temperature as needed for
best comfort.
O:Press to turn the fan off or on.
Temperature Control : Turn the
outer ring of the air vent clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the temperature setting.
Fan Control : Turn the outer ring of
the air vent clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed. Air Delivery Mode Controls :
Press the air delivery mode buttons
to change the direction of the
airflow. The indicator light in the
button will turn on. The current
mode appears in the display screen.
Pressing either air delivery mode
button cancels automatic air
delivery control and the direction of
the airflow is controlled manually.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
To change the current mode, select
one or more of the following:
X:
Clears the windows of fog or
moisture. Air is directed to the
windshield and side window outlets.
Y: Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
[: Air is directed to the floor
outlets.
0: Clears the windshield of fog or
frost more quickly. Air is only
directed to the windshield and side
window outlets. The air conditioning
may turn on automatically to
remove fog. For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
Do not drive the vehicle until all
windows are clear.
Air Conditioning
A/C :
Press to turn the air
conditioning on or off. An indicator
light turns on. If the fan is turned off
or the outside temperature falls
below freezing, the air conditioning
will not run, but the indicator light
will be lit.
The air conditioning might
automatically come on when
0is
selected.
@: Press to turn on recirculation.
An indicator light comes on. Air is
recirculated inside the vehicle.
It helps to quickly cool the air inside
the vehicle or reduce the outside air
and odors that may enter.
Operation in the recirculation mode
while the air conditioner is off
increases humidity and may cause
the windows to fog.

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Recirculation is not available in the
defrost or defog modes.
To improve fuel efficiency and to
cool the vehicle faster, recirculation
may be automatically selected in
warm weather. The recirculation
light will not come on. Press
@to
select recirculation; press it again to
select outside air.
Rear Window Defogger
1: Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light
on the button comes on to show that
the rear window defogger is on. The
defogger turns off if the ignition is
turned to ACC/ACCESSORY
or OFF. Do not drive the vehicle until all
windows are clear.
Caution
Do not use a razor blade or sharp
object to clear the inside rear
window. Do not adhere anything
to the defogger grid lines in the
rear glass. These actions may
damage the rear defogger.
Repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Remote Start Climate Control
Operation, If Equipped :
The
climate control system may run
when the vehicle is started remotely.
See Remote Vehicle Start 033. The
system uses the driver ’s previous
settings to heat or cool the inside of
the vehicle. The rear defog may
come on during remote start based
on cold ambient conditions. The
rear defog indicator light does not
come on during a remote start.
When enabled, the front heated
seats, if equipped, will turn on
automatically if it is cold outside.
See Vehicle Personalization 0140.
The heated seat indicator lights do
not come on during a remote start.

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Dual Automatic Climate Control System
The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be
controlled with this system.
1. Driver and PassengerTemperature Controls
2. Air Delivery Mode Controls
3.
O(Power)
4. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)
5. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
6. A/C (Air Conditioning)
7. Recirculation 8. Driver and Passenger Heated
and Ventilated Seats (If
Equipped)
9. Defrost
10. Rear Window Defogger
11. Fan Control Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls
the fan speed, air delivery, air
conditioning, and recirculation in
order to heat or cool the vehicle to
the desired temperature.
When the AUTO indicator light is
on, the system is in full automatic
operation. If the air delivery mode or
fan speed setting is adjusted, the
AUTO indicator turns off and the
selected settings will appear on the
display.
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Adjust
the temperature as needed for
best comfort.
Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls : The
temperature can be adjusted
separately for the driver and the
passenger. Turn the outer ring of
the air vents clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the driver or passenger
temperature setting. The setting will
appear on the temperature display.

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SYNC :Press to link the passenger
climate temperature settings to the
driver setting. The SYNC indicator
light will turn on. When the
passenger settings are adjusted, the
SYNC indicator light turns off.
Manual Operation
O: Press to turn the fan off or on.
hori:Press to increase or
decrease the fan speed.
Air Delivery Mode Controls :
Press the air delivery mode buttons
to change the direction of the
airflow. The indicator light in the
button will turn on. The current
mode appears in the display screen.
Pressing either air delivery mode
button cancels automatic air
delivery control and the direction of
the airflow is controlled manually.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
To change the current mode, select
one or more of the following:
X: Clears the windows of fog or
moisture. Air is directed to the
windshield and side window outlets.
Y: Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
[: Air is directed to the floor
outlets.
0: Clears the windshield of fog or
frost more quickly. Air is only
directed to the windshield and side
window outlets. The air conditioning
may turn on automatically to
remove fog.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
Do not drive the vehicle until all
windows are clear.
Air Conditioning
A/C : Press to turn the air
conditioning on or off. An indicator
light turns on. If the fan is turned off
or the outside temperature falls
below freezing, the air conditioning
will not run, but the indicator light
will be lit.
The air conditioning might
automatically come on when
0is
selected.
@: Press to turn on recirculation.
An indicator light comes on. Air is
recirculated inside the vehicle.
It helps to quickly cool the air inside
the vehicle or reduce the outside air
and odors that may enter.
Operation in the recirculation mode
while the air conditioner is off
increases humidity and may cause
the windows to fog.
Recirculation is not available in the
defrost or defog modes.
To improve fuel efficiency and to
cool the vehicle faster, recirculation
may be automatically selected in
warm weather. The recirculation
light will not come on. Press
@to
select recirculation; press it again to
select outside air.
Rear Window Defogger
1: Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light
on the button comes on to show that
the rear window defogger is on. The
defogger turns off if the ignition is
turned to ACC/ACCESSORY
or OFF.