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{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard
that could result in injury or
death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard
that could result in property
or vehicle damage.
A circle with a slash through it
is a safety symbol which
means“Do not,” “Do not do
this,” or“Do not let this
happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components
and labels that use symbols
instead of text. Symbols are
shown along with the text describing the operation or
information relating to a
specific component, control,
message, gauge, or indicator.
M:
Shown when the owner’s
manual has additional
instructions or information.
*: Shown when the service
manual has additional
instructions or information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional
symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they
mean. See the features in this
manual for information.
u: Air Conditioning System
G:Air Conditioning
Refrigerant Oil
9: Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
$: Brake System Warning
Light
9: Dispose of Used
Components Properly
P: Do Not Apply High
Pressure Water
B: Engine Coolant
Temperature
_: Flame/Fire Prohibited
H: Flammable
[:Forward Collision Alert
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock
Location
+: Fuses
j:ISOFIX/LATCH System
Child Restraints
Q: Keep Fuse Block Covers
Properly Installed
|: Lane Change Alert
@:Lane Departure Warning
A:Lane Keep Assist
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22. Steering WheelAdjustment 0112 (Out
of View).
23. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0142 (If Equipped).
24. Hood Release. See Hood 0340.
Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light)
0 129.
25. Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0156.
26. Electric Parking Brake 0269.
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be opened and the storage
tray lifted up to access the
remote key pocket.
5. Press ENGINE START/ STOP. When the remote
key is learned the DIC
display will show that it is
ready to program the next
remote key.
6. Remove the remote key from the remote key
pocket and press the
remote key
KorQbutton.
To program additional
remote keys, repeat
Steps 4–6.
When all additional remote
keys are programmed,
press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for
12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
7. Return the key back into the remote key.
8. Replace the key lock cylinder cap. See Door
Locks 020.
Starting the Vehicle with a
Low Remote Key Battery
When the vehicle is started,
if the remote key battery is
depleted, there is signal
interference, or the remote
key has been idle for a while,
the DIC may display NO
REMOTE DETECTED or NO
REMOTE KEY WAS
DETECTED PLACE KEY IN
TRANSMITTER POCKET
THEN START YOUR VEHICLE.
For improved vehicle security,
the remote key is equipped
with a motion sensor. First,
move the remote key slightly
and try starting the vehicle.
If the vehicle still does not
start, and the DIC displays the
same warnings above, follow
the steps shown below.
To start the vehicle:
1. Open the center console storage area and the
storage tray.
2. Place the remote key inthe remote key pocket.
3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the
brake pedal and ENGINE
START/STOP.
Replace the remote key
battery as soon as
possible.
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Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows the engine
to be started from outside of
the vehicle.
/:This button is on the
remote key for remote start.
The climate control system will
use the previous settings
during a remote start. The
rear window defogger may
come on during remote start
based on cold ambient
conditions. The rear window
defogger indicator light does
not come on during remote
start.
If the vehicle has auto heated
or ventilated seats they may
come on during a remote start.
See Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats 054.
Laws in some local
communities may restrict the
use of remote starters. For
example, some laws may
require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in
view. Check local regulations
for any requirements.
Do not use the remote start
feature if the vehicle is low on
fuel. The vehicle could run out
of fuel.
Other conditions can affect
the performance of the
remote key. See Remote Key
0
9.
Starting the Engine Using
Remote Start
1. Press and release
Qon the
remote key.
2. Immediately press and hold
/for at least four seconds
or until the turn signal
lamps flash. The turn signal
lamps flashing confirms
the request to remote
start the vehicle has been
received.
During the remote start
the doors will be locked
and the parking lamps will
remain on as long as the
engine is running. The engine will shut off
after 15 minutes unless a
time extension is done or
the ignition is turned on.
3. With the remote key in the vehicle, press the brake
pedal and start the vehicle
to drive.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can also
be extended by another
15 minutes, if during the first
15 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are
repeated while the engine is
still running. An extension can
be requested 30 seconds
after starting. This provides a
total of 30 minutes.
The remote start can only be
extended once.
When the remote start is
extended, the second
15-minute period is added on
to the first 15 minutes for a
total of 30 minutes.
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Inclination and Intrusion
Sensors Disable Switch
It is recommended that the
inclination and intrusion
sensors be deactivated if pets
are left in the vehicle or if the
vehicle is being transported.
With the vehicle turned off,
press
oin the overhead
console. The indicator light will
come on momentarily,
indicating that the sensor has
been disabled until the next
time the alarm system is
armed.
Steering Column Lock
If equipped, the steering
column lock is a
theft-deterrent device. This
feature locks the steering
column when the vehicle is
turned off and the driver door
is opened, or when the driver
door is opened and then the
vehicle is turned off. The
steering column unlocks when
the vehicle is turned on. The Driver Information Center
(DIC) may display one of these
messages:
.A message to service the
steering column lock
indicates that an issue has
been detected with the
column lock feature and the
vehicle should be serviced.
.A message that the steering
column is locked indicates
that the engine is running,
but the steering column is
still locked. It is normal for
the column to be locked
during a remote start, but
the column should unlock
after the brake pedal is
pressed and the vehicle is
started. No message will
display during a remote
start.
.A message that the steering
wheel must be turned and
the vehicle must be started
again indicates that the
column lock mechanism is
bound, the column locking
device was unable to unlock
the steering column, and thevehicle did not start. If this
happens, immediately turn
the steering wheel from side
to side to unbind the column
lock. If this does not unlock
the steering column, turn the
vehicle off and open the
driver door to reset the
system. Then turn the
vehicle on and immediately
turn the steering wheel side
to side for about 15 seconds.
In some cases, it may take
significant force to unbind
the column.
To keep the steering column
from binding, straighten the
front wheels before turning
off the vehicle.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0452.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
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Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering WheelAdjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Heated Steering Wheel . . . 113
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Windshield Wiper/ Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Rear Window Wiper/ Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . 118
Warning Lights, Gauges,
and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . 122
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 126 Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . 126
Airbag Readiness
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Charging System Light . . . 128
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . 132
Performance Shifting Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
All-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . 133
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . 134
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . 135 Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light (Uplevel Only) . . . . . . 135
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . 136
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . 138
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . 138
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . 138
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . 142
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . 146
Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Vehicle Speed
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
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Maintenance test or to service
the vehicle may affect vehicle
operation. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment0336.
See your dealer if assistance
is needed.
The vehicle may not pass
inspection if:
.The light is on when the
engine is running.
.The light does not come on
when the ignition is in
Service Mode.
.Critical emission control
systems have not been
completely diagnosed. If this
happens, the vehicle would
not be ready for inspection
and might require
several days of routine
driving before the system is
ready for inspection. This
can happen if the 12-volt
battery has recently been
replaced or run down, or if
the vehicle has been
recently serviced. See your dealer if the vehicle
will not pass or cannot be
made ready for the test.
Brake System
Warning Light
MetricEnglish
This light comes on briefly
when the vehicle is turned on
to show that the light is
working. If it does not come on
then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a
problem.
If the light comes on and stays
on, there is a brake problem.
Have the brake system
inspected right away. This
light may come on if the brake
fluid is low. See Brake Fluid
0 359. If the light comes on while
driving, pull off the road and
stop carefully. If equipped with
electric brake boost, vehicle
speed may be limited when the
brake system warning light
comes on. The brake pedal
might be harder to push,
or the brake pedal may go
closer to the floor. It could
take longer to stop. If the light
is still on, have the vehicle
towed for service. See
Transporting a Disabled
Vehicle
0412.
{Warning
The brake system might not
be working properly if the
brake system warning light
is on. Driving with the brake
system warning light on can
lead to a crash. If the light is
still on after the vehicle has
been pulled off the road and
carefully stopped, have the
vehicle towed for service.
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Electric Parking Brake
Light
MetricEnglish BaseLevel
English Uplevel
This light comes on when the
parking brake is applied. If the
light continues flashing after
the parking brake is released,
or while driving, there is a
problem with the Electric
Parking Brake system. A message may also display in
the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
If the light does not come on,
or remains flashing, see your
dealer.
Service Electric
Parking Brake Light
This light should come on
briefly when the vehicle is
turned on. If it does not come
on, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn if there is a
problem. For vehicles with the
reconfigurable cluster, this
light may not come on when
the vehicle is started.
If this light stays on or comes
on while driving, there is a
problem with the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB). Take thevehicle to a dealer as soon as
possible. In addition to the
parking brake, other safety
functions that utilize the EPB
may also be degraded.
A message may also display in
the Driver Information Center
(DIC). See Electric Parking
Brake
0269.
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
Warning Light
This light comes on briefly
when the vehicle is turned on
to show that the light is
working. If it does not come on
then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a
problem.