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Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system, and
voice or speech recognition. It also
includes information on settings.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering wheel
controls. See“Steering Wheel
Controls ”in the infotainment manual.
Cruise Control
J:Press to turn the system on and
off. A white indicator appears in the
instrument cluster when turned on.
+RES : If there is a set speed in
memory, press the control up briefly
to resume to that speed or press and
hold to accelerate. If the cruise control
is already active, use to increase
vehicle speed. To increase speed by
1 km/h (1 mph), press +RES up to the
first detent. To increase speed to the
next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the
speedometer, press +RES up to the
second detent. SET−
:Press the control down briefly
to set the speed and activate cruise
control. If the cruise control is already
active, use to decrease vehicle speed.
To decrease speed by 1 km/h (1 mph),
press SET− down to the first detent.
To decrease speed to the next 5 km/h
(5 mph) mark on the speedometer,
press SET− down to the second detent.
*:Press to disengage cruise control
without erasing the set speed from
memory.
See Cruise Control 0199 orAdaptive
Cruise Control 0202 (if equipped).
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.

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yorz:Move SEL up or down to
go to the previous or next selection.
SorT: Press to move between the
interactive display zones in the
cluster. Press
Sto go back to the
previous menu.
SEL : Press to open a menu or select a
menu item. Press and hold to reset
values on certain screens.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 139.
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by front-end
crashes. FCA provides a green
indicator,
V, when a vehicle is
detected ahead. This indicator
displays amber when following a
vehicle much too closely. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
quickly, FCA provides a flashing red
alert on the windshield and rapidly
beeps or pulses the driver seat.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0217.
Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB)
If the vehicle has Forward Collision
Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which
includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA).
When the system detects a vehicle
ahead in your path that is traveling in
the same direction that you may be
about to crash into, it can provide a
boost to braking or automatically brake the vehicle. This can help avoid
or lessen the severity of crashes when
driving in a forward gear.
See
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
0 219.
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
If equipped, LDW may help avoid
unintentional lane departures at
speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater.
LDW uses a camera sensor to detect
the lane markings. The LDW light,
@,
is green if a lane marking is detected.
If the vehicle departs the lane, the
light will change to amber and flash.
In addition, beeps will sound or the
driver seat will pulse.
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 223.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
If equipped, LKA may help avoid
crashes due to unintentional lane
departures. It may assist by gently
turning the steering wheel if the
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your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound, or the driver seat will pulse.
SeeAssistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0211.
Park Assist
If equipped, Rear Park Assist (RPA)
uses sensors on the rear bumper to
assist with parking and avoiding
objects while in R (Reverse).
It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h
(5 mph). RPA may show a warning
triangle on the infotainment display
and a graphic on the instrument
cluster to provide the object distance.
In addition, multiple beeps or seat
pulses may occur if very close to an
object.
The vehicle may also have the Front
Park Assist system.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0211.
Automatic Parking
Assist (APA)
If equipped, the APA system helps to
search for and maneuver the vehicle
into parallel or perpendicular parking
spots using automatic steering, DIC
displays, and beeps. When the vehicle
speed is below 30 km/h (18 mph),
press
Oto enable the system.
See “Automatic Parking Assist (APA)”
under Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0211.
Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB)
If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) it also has the RAB
system, which is designed to help
avoid or reduce the harm caused by
backing crashes when the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse). If the system
detects the vehicle is backing too fast
to avoid a crash with a detected object
behind your vehicle in your path, it
may automatically brake hard to
a stop. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0211.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has two accessory power
outlets:
.
Inside the front storage area below
the climate control system
. Inside the center console
Lift the cover to access the accessory
power outlet.
See Power Outlets 0115.
Sunroof
If equipped with a sunroof, the
ignition must be on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) must be active to operate
the sunroof and power sunshade.
See Ignition Positions 0184 and
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0188.

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Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system turns
on automatically every time the
vehicle is started.
The StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system also turns on automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
.To turn off TCS, press and release
gon the center stack.icomes
on in the instrument cluster and a
DIC message may display.
. To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak/ESC, press and hold
g,
until
iandgcome on in the
instrument cluster. A DIC message
may display. .
Press and release
gagain to turn
on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0196.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in pressure
of one of the vehicle's tires. If the
warning light comes on, stop as soon
as possible and inflate the tires to the
recommended pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label.
See Vehicle Load Limits 0179. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the tire
pressures are getting low and the tires
need to be inflated to the proper
pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See
Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 281.
Fuel (LFX 3.6L V6 Engine)
Regular Unleaded Fuel
Use only Regular 87 octane —(R+M)/
2 — or higher unleaded gasoline in
your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline is recommended. Do not use
gasoline with an octane rating lower
as it will result in reduced
performance and lower fuel economy.

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SeeRecommended Fuel (LFX 3.6L
V6 Engine) 0226 orRecommended Fuel
(LF3 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Engine) 0226.
Fuel (LF3 3.6L Twin Turbo
V6 Engine)
Premium Required
Use premium 93 octane —(R+M)/2 —
unleaded gasoline in your vehicle. TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline is
recommended. Unleaded gasoline with
a 91 octane rating may be used, but it
will reduce performance and fuel
economy.
See Recommended Fuel (LFX 3.6L
V6 Engine) 0226 orRecommended Fuel
(LF3 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Engine) 0226.
E85 or FlexFuel
No E85 or FlexFuel
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater
than E15 (15% ethanol by volume),
such as E85, cannot be used in this
vehicle.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time to
change the engine oil and filter. The
oil life system should be reset to 100%
only following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Using the DIC buttons, display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the
DIC. See Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0139. 2. Press and hold SEL to clear the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message and reset the oil life
at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil life
display accidentally at any time
other than after the oil is
changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change.
The oil life system can also be reset as
follows: 1. Using the DIC buttons, display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the
DIC. See Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0139.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message is not on, the
system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System 0246.

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Q:Press to lock all doors. The turn
signal indicators may flash and/or the
horn may sound on the second press
to indicate locking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0147.
If the driver door is open when is
pressed and Open Door Anti-Lockout
is enabled, all doors will lock and then
the driver door will immediately
unlock. See Vehicle Personalization
0 147
If the passenger door is open when
Q
is pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System 041. If equipped with remote mirror
folding, pressing and holding
Qfor
one second will fold the mirrors,
if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization
0 147.
K:Press to unlock the driver door or
all doors depending on the vehicle
personalization settings. See Vehicle
Personalization 0147. When remotely
unlocking the vehicle at night, the
headlamps and back-up lamps will
come on for about 30 seconds to light
your approach to the vehicle. The turn
signal indicators may flash to indicate
unlocking. See Vehicle Personalization
0 147.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System 041.
If equipped with remote mirror
folding, pressing and holding
Kfor
one second will unfold the mirrors,
if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization
0 147. If equipped with remote windows,
press and hold
Kto open the
windows from outside the vehicle,
if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization
0 147.
/:If equipped, press and releaseQand then immediately press and hold
/for at least four seconds to start
the engine from outside the vehicle
using the RKE transmitter. See Remote
Vehicle Start 034.
7:Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps three
times. Press and hold
7for
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the turn
signal lamps flash for 30 seconds,
or until
7is pressed again or the
vehicle is started.
X: Press twice quickly to release the
trunk.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system allows the
doors and trunk to be locked and
unlocked without pressing the RKE

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inside the vehicle. Do not leave the
RKE transmitter in an unattended
vehicle.
To customize the doors to
automatically lock when exiting the
vehicle, seeVehicle Personalization
0 147.
Temporary Disable of Passive
Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking by
pressing and holding
Kon the
interior door switch with a door open
for at least four seconds, or until three
chimes are heard. Passive locking will
then remain disabled until
Qon the
interior door is pressed, or until the
vehicle is turned on.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and an
RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle,
the horn will chirp three times after
all doors are closed. To turn on or off
see Vehicle Personalization 0147. Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on with a door open,
and then all doors are closed, the
vehicle will check for RKE
transmitters inside. If an RKE
transmitter is not detected, the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will display
NO REMOTE DETECTED and the horn
will chirp three times. This occurs
only once each time the vehicle is
driven. To turn on or off, see
Vehicle
Personalization 0147.
Keyless Trunk Opening
Press the emblem on the trunk when
the RKE transmitter is within 1 m
(3 ft) of the trunk to open.
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a dead
transmitter battery, see Door Locks
0 35.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to
the vehicle will work. If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased and programmed through your dealer. The vehicle can be
reprogrammed so that lost or stolen
transmitters no longer work. Each
vehicle can have up to eight
transmitters matched to it.
Programming with Recognized
Transmitters
A new transmitter can be programmed
to the vehicle when there are two
recognized transmitters.
To program, the vehicle must be off
and all transmitters, both currently
recognized and new, must be
with you.
1. Remove the vehicle key from the recognized transmitter.
2. Place the recognized transmitter(s) in the cupholder.
3. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See
Door Locks 035. Insert the
vehicle key into the key lock
cylinder on the driver door
handle, then turn the key
counterclockwise to the unlock
position five times within
10 seconds.

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The DIC displays READY FOR
REMOTE #2, 3, 4, ETC.
4. Place the new transmitter in thetransmitter pocket in the center
console storage area.
5. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the transmitter is learned,
the DIC display will show that it
is ready to program the next
transmitter.
6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press
K
orQon the transmitter. To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and hold
ENGINE START/STOP for
approximately 12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
7. Return the key back into the transmitter.
8. Replace the key lock cylinder cap. See Door Locks 035.
Programming without Recognized
Transmitters
If two currently recognized
transmitters are not available, follow
this procedure to program up to eight
transmitters. This feature is not
available in Canada. This procedure
will take approximately 30 minutes to
complete. The vehicle must be off and
all transmitters to be programmed
must be with you. 1. Remove the key lock cylinder cap. See Door Locks 035. Insert
the vehicle key into the key lock
cylinder on the driver door
handle; then turn the key counterclockwise, to the unlock
position five times within
10 seconds.
The DIC displays REMOTE
LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT.
2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE
START BUTTON TO LEARN,
then press ENGINE
START/STOP.
The DIC will again display
REMOTE LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT.
3. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time all
previously known transmitters
will no longer work with the
vehicle. Remaining transmitters
can be relearned during the next
steps.
The DIC should now display
READY FOR REMOTE # 1.