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Driver Information Center (DIC) an
ECO MODE ON message displays.
SeeFuel System Messages 0119.
Press the button again to turn off
the light and exit the fuel
saver mode.
Low Fuel Warning Light
English Shown, Metric Similar
This light comes on for a few
seconds when the ignition is turned
on as a check to indicate it is
working. If it does not come on,
have it fixed.
The low fuel warning light is a circle
located on the fuel gauge. This light
comes on and a chime sounds periodically when the vehicle is low
on fuel. The light goes off when fuel
is added to the fuel tank.
For vehicles with a Driver
Information Center (DIC), see
Fuel
System Messages 0119 for more
information.
Security Light
The security light should come on
briefly as the engine is started. If it
does not come on, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off.
If the light stays on and the engine
does not start, there could be a
problem with the theft-deterrent
system. See Immobilizer
Operation 038.
High-Beam On Light
The high‐beam on light comes on
when the high-beam headlamps are
in use.
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0133 for more information.
Front Fog Lamp Light
The fog lamp light comes on when
the fog lamps are in use.
The light goes out when the fog
lamps are turned off. See Fog
Lamps 0135 for more information.
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Lamps On Reminder
For vehicles with the lamps on
reminder light, it comes on when the
lights are in use.
Cruise Control Light
For vehicles with cruise control, the
cruise control light is white when the
cruise control is on and ready, and
turns green when the cruise control
is set and active.
The light turns off when the cruise
control is turned off. SeeCruise
Control 0177.
Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The vehicle may have a DIC.
It displays information about the
vehicle and warning messages if
there is a system problem detected.
DIC messages display in the center
of the instrument cluster. See
Vehicle Messages 0116.
The vehicle may also have features
that can be customized through the
controls on the radio. See Vehicle
Personalization 0123.
DIC Operation and Displays
Use the DIC buttons in the center of
the instrument panel to access
different displays. The DIC displays
trip, fuel, vehicle system information,
and warning messages. It also
shows the shift lever position, the
odometer, and the direction the
vehicle is driving. DIC Buttons
MENU :
Press this button to get to
the Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle
Information Menu.
QorR: Use these buttons to scroll
through the items in each menu.
A small marker will move along the
page as you scroll through the
items. This shows where each page
is in the menu.
SET/CLR : Use this button to set or
clear the menu item when it is
displayed.
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Service Vehicle Messages
SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays and a chime
may sound when there may be a
problem with the power steering
system. If this message displays
and a reduction in steering
performance or loss of power
steering assistance is noticed, see
your dealer.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the vehicle. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
Tire Messages
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
This message displays if there is a
problem with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS). SeeTire
Pressure Monitor Operation 0242.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays when the
system is learning new tires. See
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0242.
TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD
AIR TO TIRE
This message displays when the
pressure in one or more of the tires
is low.
This message also displays LEFT
FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT
REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate
the location of the low tire.
The low tire pressure warning light
will also come on. See Tire
Pressure Light 0110.
If a tire pressure message appears
on the DIC, stop as soon as
possible. Inflate the tires by adding
air until the tire pressure is equal to
the values shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See Tires
0 232, Vehicle Load Limits 0159,
and Tire Pressure 0240. More than one tire pressure
message can appear at a time. The
DIC also shows the tire pressure
values. See
Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0113.
Transmission Messages
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays if there is a
problem with the transmission. See
your dealer.
SHIFT TO PARK
This message displays when the
transmission needs to be shifted to
P (Park). This may appear when
attempting to remove the key from
the ignition or from the vehicle if the
vehicle is not in P (Park).
TRANSMISSION HOT —IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays and a chime
sounds if the transmission fluid in
the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the
transmission fluid temperature high
can cause damage to the vehicle.
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allow the transmission to cool. This
message clears when the fluid
temperature reaches a safe level.
Vehicle Reminder
Messages
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE
WITH CARE
This message is displayed when ice
conditions are possible.
TURN WIPER CONTROL TO
INTERMITTENT FIRST
This message is displayed when
attempting to adjust the intermittent
wiper speed without intermittent
selected on the wiper control. See
Windshield Wiper/Washer096.
Vehicle
Personalization
Use the audio system controls to
access the personalization menus
for customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
Infotainment System Audio
System Controls
Using the Faceplate
MENU/SELECT Knob
.
Press to enter, select, or activate
a highlighted menu option.
. Turn to highlight a menu option.
. Press to enable or disable a
system setting.
EBACK
. Press to exit a menu.
. Press to return to a previous
screen. Using the Touchscreen
Touch a screen feature to:
.
View more feature options.
. Enable or disable the feature.
w:Touch to scroll up.
x:Touch to scroll down.
Back : Touch to return to the
previous menu.
To access the
personalization menu:
1. Touch Config on the Home page on the infotainment
display or press CONFIG on
the faceplate.
2. Select the desired feature to display a list of available
options.
3. Select the desired feature setting.
Personalization Menus
The following list of menu items may
be available:
. Languages
. Time and Date
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Vehicle Settings
Select and the following may
display:
.Climate and Air Quality
. Comfort and Convenience
. Collision Detection Systems
. Lighting
. Power Door Locks
. Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
. Return to Factory Settings?
Climate and Air Quality
Select and the following may
display:
.Auto Fan Speed
. Air Conditioning Mode
. Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
. Auto Defog
. Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Speed
This selection is available on
vehicles with the Automatic Climate
Control System. Choose the blower
speed settings. Select High, Medium, or Low
Air Conditioning Mode
This will allow you to select whether
or not the air conditioning comes on
automatically the next time the
vehicle is started. On means that
the air conditioning will be on at
start up, regardless of whether it
was on or off the last time the
vehicle was turned off. Off means
the air conditioning will be off at the
next start up, regardless of whether
it was on or off the last time the
vehicle was turned off. Last Setting
means that when the vehicle is
started, the air conditioning will
resume whichever setting it was at
the last time the vehicle was
turned off.
Select On, Off, or Last Setting.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
When on, this feature will turn the
heated seats on when using remote
start on cold days.
Select to enable or disable.
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. When high
humidity is no longer detected, the
system will return to its prior
operation.
Select On or Off.
Auto Rear Defog
When on, this feature turns on the
rear defogger at vehicle start when
the interior temperature is cold and
fog is likely. The auto rear defog
function can be disabled by
pressing
1REAR. When off, the
feature can be turned on by
pressing
1REAR. See “Rear
Window Defogger” underClimate
Control Systems 0140 orAutomatic
Climate Control System 0142.
Select On or Off.
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Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following may
display:
.Easy Exit Driver Seat
. Chime Volume
. Reverse Tilt Mirror
. Memory Remote Recall
. Button Chime
Easy Exit Driver Seat
This feature moves the seat
rearward allowing the driver more
room to exit the vehicle. See “Easy
Exit Driver Seat” underMemory
Seats 049.
Select On or Off.
Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the
chime volume level.
Select Low or High.
Reverse Tilt Mirror
When on, both the driver and
passenger mirrors will tilt downward
when the vehicle is shifted to
R (Reverse) to improve visibility of the ground near the rear wheels.
They will return to their previous
driving position when the vehicle is
shifted out of R (Reverse), the
ignition is turned to OFF, or the
vehicle is left in R (Reverse). See
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
039.
Select On or Off.
Memory Remote Recall
This feature automatically recalls
the current driver ’s previously stored
1 or 2 button positions when
entering the vehicle. See "Recalling
RKE Memory Positions (Memory
Remote Recall)" under Memory
Seats 049.
Select On or Off.
Button Chime
When enabled, a sound will be
heard when a selection is made
using the infotainment system.
Select to enable or disable.
Collision Detection Systems
Select and the following may
display:
. Park Assist .
Side Blind Zone Alert
. Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Park Assist
This allows the Parking Assist
feature to be turned on or off.
Select On, Off, or On with Tow Bar
Attached.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
This allows the SBZA feature to be
turned on or off. See Side Blind
Zone Alert (SBZA) 0185.
Select On or Off.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
This allows the Rear Cross Traffic
Alert feature to be turned on or off.
Select On or Off.
See Rear Vision Camera
(RVC) 0180.
Lighting
Select and the following may
display:
.
Vehicle Locator Lights
. Exit Lighting
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Vehicle Locator Lights
This allows the vehicle locator lights
to be turned on or off.
Select to enable or disable.
Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of how
long the exterior lamps stay on
when leaving the vehicle when it is
dark outside.
Select Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute,
or 2 Minutes.
Power Door Locks
Select and depending on the radio
the following may display:
.Auto Door Unlock
. Delayed Door Lock
Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors
will automatically unlock when the
vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Select All Doors, Driver Door, or Off. Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay the
locking of the doors. See
Delayed
Locking 031.
Select to enable or disable.
Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
Select and depending on the radio
the following may display:
. Remote Unlock Feedback
. Remote Unlock Light Feedback
. Remote Lock Feedback
. Remote Door Unlock
Remote Unlock Feedback or
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps will
flash when unlocking the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter.
Depending on the radio select Flash
Lights or Off, or select to enable or
disable. Remote Lock Feedback
This allows selection of what
feedback is provided when
unlocking the vehicle with the RKE
transmitter.
Select Lights and Horn, Lights Only,
Horn Only, or Off.
Remote Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors
will unlock on the first press of
Kon
the RKE transmitter.
Select Driver Door or All Doors.
If Driver Door is selected, all doors
will unlock on the second press of
Kwithin five seconds of the prior
press.
Return to Factory Settings?
This returns all of the vehicle
personalization settings to the
factory settings.
Select Yes or No.
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Universal Remote
System
SeeRadio Frequency
Statement 0302.
Universal Remote System
Programming
If equipped, these buttons are in the
overhead console.
This system can replace up to three
remote control transmitters used to
activate devices such as garage
door openers, security systems, and
home automation devices. These
instructions refer to a garage door
opener, but can be used for other
devices.
Do not use the Universal Remote
system with any garage door opener
that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any
garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1, 1982.
Read these instructions completely
before programming the Universal
Remote system. It may help to have
another person assist with the
programming process.
Keep the original hand-held
transmitter for use in other vehicles
as well as for future programming.
Erase the programming when
vehicle ownership is terminated.
See
“Erasing Universal Remote
System Buttons” later in this
section.
To program a garage door opener,
park outside directly in line with and
facing the garage door opener
receiver. Clear all people and
objects near the garage door.
Make sure the hand-held transmitter
has a new battery for quick and
accurate transmission of the
radio-frequency signal.
Programming the Universal
Remote System
For questions or help programming
the Universal Remote system, call
1-800-355-3515 or see
www.homelink.com.
Programming involves
time-sensitive actions, and may time
out causing the procedure to be
repeated.
To program up to three devices:
1. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter about 3 to 8 cm
(1 to 3 in) away from the
Universal Remote system
buttons with the indicator light
in view. The hand-held
transmitter was supplied by the
manufacturer of the garage
door opener receiver.
2. At the same time, press and hold both the hand-held
transmitter button and one of
the three Universal Remote
system buttons to be used to
operate the garage door. Do
not release either button until