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Action
Message
Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligent
access key is programmed to the system.
Key Programmed x Keys
Total
Displayed during spare key programming when the maximum
number of keys have been programmed.
Max Number of Keys
Learned
Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare key
using two existing MyKeys.
Could Not Program
Integrated Key
Informs you that upon exiting your vehicle that the vehicle is
still on.
Vehicle is ON
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine.
Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to
come on with your engine running, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.
Change Engine Oil Soon
Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%.
Oil Change Required
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system
should be inspected immediately. See Brake Fluid Check
(page 221).
Brake Fluid Level Low
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place. Contact your authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
Displays when the engine coolant temperature is excessively
high.
Engine Coolant Over
Temperature
Displays when the motor coolant temperature is excessively
high.
Motor Coolant Over
Temperature
Displayed when the kit needs service. See your authorized
dealer.
Service Tire Mobility Kit
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a
powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
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MyKey
Action
Message
Displayed during key programming when MyKey cannot be
programmed.
MyKey not Created
Displays when MyKey is active.
MyKey Active Drive
Safely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is
on and the vehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).
Near Vehicle Top Speed
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is
reached.
Vehicle at Top Speed of
MyKey Setting
Displays when MyKey is active.
Check Speed Drive
Safely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder is activated.
Buckle Up to Unmute
Audio
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Traction control is
activated.
Traction Control On -
MyKey Setting
Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid is activated.
MyKey Park Aid Cannot
be Deactivated
Park Aid Action
Message
Displays when the system has detected a condition that
requires service. Contact your authorized dealer. See Prin-
ciple of Operation (page 159).
Check Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Aid On Off
Displays when the system has detected a condition that
requires attention. See
Principle of Operation (page 159).
Check Rear Park Aid
Displays when the system has detected a condition that
requires attention. See
Principle of Operation (page 159).
Check Front Park Aid
Displays when the system has detected a condition that
requires service. Contact your authorized dealer. See
Prin-
ciple of Operation (page 159).
Park Aid Fault
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Park Brake
Action
Message
Displays when the parking brake is set, the engine is running
and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the
warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact
your authorized dealer.
Park Brake Engaged
Power Steering Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition that
requires service. See your authorized dealer.
Steering Fault Service
Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop the vehicle
a safe place. Contact your authorized dealer.
Steering Loss Stop
Safely
Remote Start Action
Message
Displayed when the remote start system is active.
Remote Start Active
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Action
Message
Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire
pressure. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 265).
Tire Pressure Low
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is
malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come
on, contact your authorized dealer.
See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 265).
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or
your spare tire is in use. See
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 265). If the warning stays on or continues to
come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
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Traction Control
Action
Message
The status of the traction control system after you switch itoff or on. See Using Traction Control (page 156).
Traction Control Off /
Traction Control On
Transmission Action
Message
Displays as a reminder to shift into park.
Transmission Not in Park
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
AUTO: Press to switch on
automatic operation. Adjust to
select the desired temperature.
Fan speed, air distribution, air
conditioning operation, and
outside or recirculated air adjust
A
to heat or cool the vehicle to
maintain the desired
temperature. You can also
switch off dual zone mode by
pressing and holding for more
than two seconds.
Fan speed control: Adjusts the
volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
B
Climate control display:
Shows the temperature settings
and fan speed.
C
Air distribution control: Press
to switch air flow from the
windshield, instrument panel, or
footwell vents on or off. You can
distribute air through any
combination of these vents.
D Heated rear window: Press to
switch the heated rear window
on and off. See
Heated
Windows and Mirrors (page
108).
E
A/C:
Press to switch the air
conditioning on or off. Use A/C
with recirculated air to improve
cooling performance and
efficiency.
F
Note:
In certain conditions (for
example, maximum defrost), the
air conditioning compressor may
continue to operate even though
you switch off the air
conditioning.
Passenger temperature
control:
Adjusts the
temperature setting on the
passenger side.
G
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Recirculated air: Press to
switch between outside air and
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
reduce unwanted odors from
entering your vehicle.
H
Note:
Recirculated air may turn
off (or prevent you from
switching on) in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to
reduce the risk of fogging.
Recirculation may also turn on
and off in Panel or Panel/Floor
air flow modes during hot
weather in order to improve
cooling efficiency.
Heated seats:
Press to switch
the heated seats on and off. See
Heated Seats
(page 117).
I
MAX A/C:
Press for maximum
cooling. The driver and
passenger settings set to LO,
recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel vents, air
conditioning turns on and the fan
adjusts to the highest speed.
J
MAX Defrost:
Press to switch
on defrost. The driver and
passenger settings set to HI, air
flows through the windshield
vents, and the fan adjusts to the
highest speed. You can also use
this setting to defog and clear
the windshield of a thin covering
of ice. The heated rear window
also turns on when you select
maximum defrost.
K
Note:
To prevent window
fogging, you cannot select
recirculated air when maximum
defrost is on. Power:
Press to switch the
system on and off. When the
system is off, it prevents outside
air from entering the vehicle.
L
Driver temperature control:
Adjusts the temperature setting
on the driver side. This control
also adjusts the passenger side
temperature when you switch
off dual zone mode.
M
Smart Zone
If there is not an occupant in the front
passenger seat, the climate control system
may default to single zone in order to
improve fuel economy (if you were
previously in dual zone operation). When
this occurs, dual zone turns off and the
passenger set point changes to match the
driver set point.
Press the dual zone button or adjust the
passenger set point normally if you desire
dual zone operation without a passenger
present. The system remains in dual zone
operation until you switch the vehicle off.
You can disable or re-enable the Smart
Zone feature by pressing and holding the
dual zone button. Both set point displays
begin flashing to signify when the feature
disables. The system returns to previous
state after you release the dual zone
button.
To re-enable the Smart Zone feature:
Press and hold the dual zone button for
more than four seconds. Only the driver
set point display begins flashing to signify
when you re-enable the feature. The
climate control system returns to the
previous state after you release the dual
zone button.
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HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note:
Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.
Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.
Note: To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot weather,
drive with the windows open until you feel
cold air through the air vents.
Automatic Climate Control
Note: Adjusting the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is
not necessary.
Note: The system adjusts to heat or cool
the interior to the temperature you select
as quickly as possible.
Note: For the system to function efficiently,
the instrument panel and side air vents
should be fully open.
Note: If you select AUTO during cold
outside temperatures, the system directs
air flow to the windshield and side window
vents. In addition, the fan may run at a
slower speed until the engine warms up. Note:
If you select
AUTO during hot
temperatures and the inside of the vehicle
is hot, the system uses recirculated air to
maximize interior cooling. Fan speed may
also reduce until the air cools.
Quickly Heating the Interior
1. Press
AUTO.
2. Adjust the temperature function to the
desired setting.
Recommended Settings for
Heating
1. Press
AUTO.
2. Adjust the temperature function to the
desired setting. Use
72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
1. Press
MAX A/C.
Recommended Settings for
Cooling
1. Press
AUTO.
2. Adjust the temperature function to the
desired setting. Use
72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.
Defogging the Side Windows in
Cold Weather
1. Press defrost.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. Use
72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.
HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Note: Make sure the engine is running
before operating the heated windows.
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Heated Rear Window
Press the button to clear the
heated rear window of thin ice
and fog. The heated rear
window turns off after a short period of
time. Press the button again to switch it
off.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.
Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
CABIN AIR FILTER
The cabin air filter is under the instrument
panel in the passenger footwell area or
under the center console on the passenger
side.
The system filters airborne particles such
as dust, spores and pollen in the air
supplied to and recirculated in the interior
of your vehicle.
Make sure you have a cabin air filter
installed at all times. Running the system
without a filter in place could degrade or
damage the system. Your vehicle cabin air filter gives you and
your passengers the following benefits:
•
It improves your driving comfort by
reducing particle concentration.
• It improves the interior compartment
cleanliness.
• It protects the climate control
components from particle deposits.
Change the air filter element at the proper
intervals.
For additional cabin air filter information,
or to replace the filter, see an authorized
dealer.
REMOTE START
(If Equipped)
The climate control system adjusts the
cabin temperature during remote start.
You cannot adjust the system during
remote start operation. Switch on the
ignition to return the system to its previous
settings. You can now make adjustments.
You need to switch on certain
vehicle-dependent features, such as:
• Heated seats.
• Heated mirrors.
• Heated rear window.
• Heated steering wheel.
You can adjust the settings using the
information display controls. See
Information Displays
(page 92).
Automatic Settings
You can set the climate control to operate
in AUTO mode through the information
display setting: Remote Start > Climate
Control > Heater-A/C > Auto. The climate
control system automatically sets the
interior temperature to 72°F (22°C).
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