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Automatic Transmission Features
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode
The Electronic Range Select mode allows the driver to manually select the range of gear positions . This feature can be used to limit the top gear while towing or to downshift when driving on a downhill grade to provide engine braking . ERS is not designed to provide sportier
performance or to be used to shift gears similar to a manual transmission.
Move the shift lever to the Manual (M) position .
Press the +/– button (B) on the shift lever to increase/decrease the gear range available . All gears below the selected gear will be available to use .
If vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shift will not occur .
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Fuel Economy (eco) Mode
The Fuel Economy (eco) mode (on 4-cylinder models only) can improve the vehicle’s fuel economy by changing the transmission shift points, adjusting climate control operation and making
sev eral other fuel-saving adjustments . When eco mode is engaged, transmis-sion shifts may be more noticeable and more noise and vibration at idle may be experienced .
Press the eco button (A) by the shift lever to turn the eco mode on or off . The eco light will illuminate on the instrument cluster when active .
Cruise Control
Adjusting Cruise Control
RES+ Resume/Accelerate
Rotate the thumbwheel up to resume a set speed .
When the system is active, rotate the thumbwheel up to increase speed .
SET– Set/Coast
When the system is active, rotate the thumbwheel down to decrease speed .
Cancel
Press to cancel the cruise control but retain the set speed in memory .
The cruise control set speed is erased when cruise control or the vehicle ignition is turned off .
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Setting Cruise Control
1 . Press the ON/OFF button . The Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in white in the instrument cluster .
2 . When traveling at the desired speed, rotate the SET– thumbwheel down to set the speed . The symbol will illuminate in green in the instrument cluster .
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Passenger Presence System
The passenger’s frontal airbag On indicator located on the overhead console may illuminate if an object, such as a handbag, briefcase, notebook computer or other electronic device, is on the unoccupied front seat . If this is not desired, remove the object from the seat .
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.
Accessory Power Outlets
There are four accessory power outlets in the vehicle — located below the audio system, inside the center console, on the rear of the center console, and in the rear cargo area . All of the outlets except the rear cargo area outlet are not powered when the vehicle is off to avoid draining the battery . Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use .
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold down the regular brake pedal; then push down the
parking brake pedal .
To release the parking brake, hold down the regular brake pedal; then push down the parking brake pedal until you feel the pedal release .
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
StabiliTrak®/Traction Control Systems
Turning the Systems Off/On
Traction control should be turned off if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required .
Press the StabiliTrak/Traction Control button . The Traction Control Off light will illuminate in the instru-ment cluster . Press the button again to turn on the system .
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started .
