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Power-folding mirror control.A
Window lockout.B
Adjustment control.C
Right-hand mirror.D
Left-hand mirror.E
To adjust your mirrors, switch your vehicleon, with the ignition in accessory mode orthe engine running.
1.Select the mirror you want to adjust.The control light turns on.
2.Use the adjustment control to adjustthe position of the mirror.
3.Press the mirror control again. Thecontrol light turns off.
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors (If
Equipped)
Push the mirror toward the door windowglass. Make sure that you fully engage themirror in its support when returning it to itsoriginal position.
Auto-Folding Mirrors
The exterior mirrors automatically fold intoward the glass after you place thetransmission into park (P), switch thevehicle off, open and close the driver doorand lock the vehicle. The exterior mirrorsautomatically unfold and return to theirdriving position after you unlock the vehicleand open and close the driver door.
You can switch this feature on and offthrough the instrument cluster display. SeeGeneral Information (page 115).
You can fold the mirrors on demand bypressing the power-folding mirror controlon the door. The control light turns on andthe mirrors fold in toward the glass. Pressthe control again to unfold the mirrors. Thecontrol light turns off.
Note:If you use the power-folding controlto fold the mirrors on demand with the autofold feature on, you must use the controlagain to unfold them.
Loose Mirror
If you manually fold your power-foldingmirrors, they may not work properly evenafter you reposition them. You need toreset them if:
•The mirrors vibrate when you drive.
•The mirrors feel loose.
•The mirrors do not stay in the folded orunfolded position.
•One of the mirrors is not in its normaldriving position.
To reset the power-fold feature, use thepower-folding mirror control to fold andunfold the mirrors. You may hear a loudnoise as you reset the power-foldingmirrors. This sound is normal. Repeat thisprocess as needed each time you manuallyfold the mirrors.
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Heated Exterior Mirrors
See Heated Exterior Mirrors (page 142).
Memory Mirrors
You can save and recall the mirrorpositions through the memory function.See Memory Function (page 150).
Auto-dimming Feature (If Equipped)
The driver exterior mirror dims when theinterior auto-dimming mirror turns on.
Direction Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)
When the vehicle is running, theforward-facing portion of the appropriatemirror housing blinks when you switch onthe direction indicator.
Puddle Lamps
The lamps on the bottom part of the mirrorhousing illuminate when you use yourremote control to unlock the doors or whenyou open a door.
360-Degree Camera (If Equipped)
See 360 Degree Camera (page 237).
Blind Spot Information System
See Blind Spot Information System(page 259).
INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING: Do not adjust themirrors when your vehicle is moving. Thiscould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Note:Do not clean the mirror housing orglass with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum-based cleaning products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to yourpreference. Some mirrors also have asecond pivot point. This lets you move themirror head up or down and from side toside.
Manual Dimming Mirror
Pull the tab below the mirror toward youto reduce the effect of bright light frombehind.
Automatic Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
Note:Do not block the sensors on the frontand back of the mirror. A rear centerpassenger or raised rear center headrestraint may also block light from reachingthe sensor.
The mirror dims to reduce the effect ofbright light from behind. It returns tonormal when the bright light from behindis no longer present or if you shift intoreverse (R).
SUN VISORS
Rotate the sun visor toward the sidewindow and extend it rearward for extrashade.
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On (white light): Illuminates when youswitch on the adaptive cruise controlsystem. Turns off when you switch thecruise control system off.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates whenyou engage the adaptive cruise controlsystem. Turns off when you disengage thecruise control system.
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates a systemerror. You continue to have thenormal braking (without ABS) unless thebrake system warning lamp alsoilluminates. Have the system checked.
Automatic High Beam Control
Illuminates when this feature ison. See What Is AutomaticHigh Beam Control (page 92).
Auto Hold Active
Illuminates when the systemholds your vehicle stationary.
Auto Hold Unavailable
Illuminates when the system ison, but unavailable to hold yourvehicle stationary.
Auto Start-stop (If Equipped)
Illuminates when the engineshuts down or in conjunctionwith a message.
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, itindicates a system error.Immediately switch off allunnecessary electrical equipment andhave the system checked.
Blind Spot Monitor
Illuminates when you switch thisfeature off or in conjunction witha message. See Blind SpotInformation System (page 259).
Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: Driving your vehiclewith the warning lamp on is dangerous.A significant decrease in brakingperformance may occur. It may take youlonger to stop your vehicle. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Driving extended distances with theparking brake engaged can cause brakefailure and the risk of personal injury.
Note:Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp andilluminates when:
•You apply the parking brake with theignition on.
•Your vehicle has a brake fault or lowbrake fluid level, regardless of parkingbrake position.
If the lamp illuminates when youare moving, you may have theparking brake applied. Make surethe parking brake is off. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon aspossible if the lamp continues toilluminate.
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Active Park
ActionMessage
The system requires service. Have the system checked as soon aspossible.Active Park Fault
Adaptive Cruise Control
ActionMessage
A radar concern is preventing the adaptive cruise from engaging.See How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work(page 241).
Adaptive CruiseMalfunction
Front Sensor NotAligned
Conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot functionproperly. See How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stopand Go Work (page 241).
Adaptive CruiseNot Available
The radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to inclementweather, ice, mud or water in front of radar. You can typically cleanthe sensor to resolve. See How Does Adaptive Cruise ControlWith Stop and Go Work (page 241).
Adaptive CruiseNot AvailableSensor BlockedSee Manual
Displays when the system disables automatic braking.Normal CruiseActive AdaptiveBraking Off
Displays when the system reinstates adaptive cruise control to you.Adaptive Cruise -Driver ResumeControl
Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptivecruise.Adaptive CruiseSpeed Too Low toActivate
Adaptive Headlamps
ActionMessage
Displays when the system detects a concern. Have the systemchecked as soon as possible.Check HeadlampSystem SeeManual
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ActionMessage
The battery management system determines that the 12V batteryis at a low state of charge. Start the engine to charge the batteryor charge the battery using an aftermarket battery charger. Thismessage clears once you restart your vehicle and the battery stateof charge has recovered.
Battery State ofCharge Low
The battery management system determines that the battery is ata low state of charge. Turn the ignition off as soon as possible toprotect the battery. This message will clear once the vehicle hasbeen started and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turningoff unnecessary electrical loads will allow faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off ToSave Battery
Displays when the battery management system detects anextended low-voltage condition. Various vehicle features will bedisabled to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of theelectrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. Ifthe system voltage has recovered, the disabled features will operateagain as normal.
Low BatteryFeatures Tempor-arily Turned Off
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)
ActionMessage
Displays when the stop safety hazard warning lamp is illuminated.This indicates an electrical component that requires service. Thiscauses the vehicle to shut down or enter into limited operatingmode.
Stop Safely Now
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
ActionMessage
A system error has occurred. Have the system checked as soon aspossible.Blind Spot SystemFault
The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 259).Blind Spot NotAvailable SensorBlocked SeeManual
The system detects a vehicle and automatically applied the brakes.Cross Traffic AlertApplying Brakes
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ActionMessage
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert systemsensors are blocked. See Cross Traffic Alert (page 263).Cross Traffic NotAvailable SensorBlocked SeeManual
A system error has occurred. Have the system checked as soon aspossible.Cross TrafficSystem Fault
The system automatically turns off and displays this message whenyou connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have a trailer blindspot system or when you switch the trailer blind spot system offthrough the information display. See Cross Traffic Alert (page263).
Cross Traffic AlertDeactivated TrailerAttached
The system automatically turns off and displays this message whenyou connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have a trailer blindspot system or when you switch the trailer blind spot system offthrough the information display. See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 259).
Blind Spot AlertDeactivated TrailerAttached
Doors and Locks
ActionMessage
The driver door is not completely closed.Driver Door Ajar
The passenger door is not completely closed.Passenger DoorAjar
The rear left door is not completely closed.Rear Left Door Ajar
The rear right door is not completely closed.Rear Right DoorAjar
The liftgate is not completely closed.Liftgate Ajar
The hood is not completely closed.Hood Ajar
The system has disabled the door switches.Switches InhibitedSecurity Mode
Displays when the door lock is turned on and you attempt to openthe door.Doors LockedUnlock BeforeOpening
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ActionMessage
Indicates a driver door fault that requires manually opening thedoor by the override lever. Have the system checked as soon aspossible.
Driver Door FaultUse Inside Over-ride Lever In MapPocket
Indicates a fault with the electronic door system. Have the systemchecked as soon as possible.Door Fault ServiceRequired
There is a system malfunction with the child locks. Have the systemchecked as soon as possible.Child LockMalfunctionService Required
Indicates that the rear seat interior door release switches and powerwindows are switched off, preventing rear seat occupants fromopening the doors or windows.
Child Lock ON
Indicates that the rear seat interior door release switches and powerwindows are switched on, allowing the rear seat occupants to openthe doors and windows.
Child Lock OFF
The factory keypad code displays in the information display afterthe system resets the keypad. See Passive Anti-Theft System(page 77).
Factory KeypadCode {X X X X X}
Driver Alert
ActionMessage
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.Driver AlertWarning Rest Now
Take a rest soon.Driver AlertWarning RestSuggested
Fuel
ActionMessage
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.Check Fuel FillInlet
Wait for up to 15 seconds while the fuel system depressurizes.Fuel Door Opening
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ActionMessage
With a MyKey in use, traction control turns on.Traction ControlOn - MyKeySetting
With a MyKey in use, park aid is always on.MyKey Park AidCannot be Deactiv-ated
With a MyKey in use, lane keeping alert turns on.Lane Keeping AlertOn MyKey Setting
Park Aid
ActionMessage
The system detects a fault that requires service. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.Check Front ParkAid
The system detects a fault that requires service. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.Check Rear ParkAid
The radar is blocked due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in frontof radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See RearParking Aid (page 225).
Rear Park Aid NotAvailable SensorBlocked SeeManual
The radar is blocked due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in frontof radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See FrontParking Aid (page 227).
Front Park Aid NotAvailable SensorBlocked SeeManual
The radar is blocked due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in frontof radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See Prin-ciple of Operation (page 225).
Park Aid Not Avail-able SensorBlocked SeeManual
Displays the park aid status.Front Park Aid OnOff
Displays the park aid status.Rear Park Aid OnOff
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