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92 Instruments and Controls
If there is a problem with the airbag
system, a Driver Information Center (DIC)
message may also come on.
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system.
SeePassenger Sensing System 049 for
important safety information. The overhead
console has a passenger airbag status
indicator.
United States
Canada
When the vehicle is started, the passenger
airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF,
or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after
several more seconds, the status indicator
will light either ON or OFF, or either the on
or off symbol, to let you know the status of
the front outboard passenger frontal airbag.
If the word ON, or the on symbol, is lit on
the passenger airbag status indicator, it
means that the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag is allowed to inflate.
If the word OFF, or the off symbol is lit, on
the airbag status indicator, it means that
the passenger sensing system has turned off
the front outboard passenger frontal airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there are no
lights at all, there may be a problem with
the lights or the passenger sensing system.
See your dealer for service.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever comes
on and stays on, it means that
something may be wrong with the airbag
system. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have the vehicle serviced right
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
away. SeeAirbag Readiness Light 091 for
more information, including important
safety information.
Charging System Light
The charging system light comes on briefly
when the ignition is turned on, but the
engine is not running, as a check to show
the light is working. It should go out when
the engine is started.
If the light stays on, or comes on while
driving, there may be a problem with the
electrical charging system. Have it checked
by your dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
When this light comes on, or is flashing, the
Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays
a message.
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Instruments and Controls 107
.Cruise Control
.Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.Wiper/Washer Systems
.Doors and Windows
.Seat Belts
.Airbag Systems
.Engine and Transmission
.Tire Pressure
.Battery
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the vehicle's
propulsion power is reduced. A reduction in
propulsion power can affect the vehicle's
ability to accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no observed reduction in
performance, proceed to your destination.
Under certain conditions the performance
may be reduced the next time the vehicle is
driven. The vehicle may be driven while this
message is on, but maximum acceleration
and speed may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, or displays repeatedly,
the vehicle should be taken to your dealer
for service as soon as possible.Under certain operating conditions,
propulsion will be disabled. Try restarting
after the ignition has been off for
30 seconds.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the vehicle speed
has been limited to the speed displayed. The
limited speed is a protection for various
propulsion and vehicle systems, such as
lubrication, thermal, brakes, suspension,
Teen Driver if equipped, or tires.
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP) will remain
active. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP)
0 181.
A warning chime will sound when the driver
door is opened and the key is in the
ignition.
If equipped with a locking steering column,
the steering can bind with the front wheels
turned off center, which may prevent key
rotation out of LOCK/OFF. If this happens,
move the steering wheel from right to left
while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY.
If this does not work, then the vehicle needs
service.
{Warning
Turning off the vehicle while moving may
cause loss of power assist in the brake
and steering systems and disable the
airbags. While driving, only shut the
vehicle off in an emergency.
In an emergency, if the vehicle cannot be
pulled over and must be turned off while
driving: 1. Push the key all the way in toward the steering column, then turn the key to
ACC/ACCESSORY. 2. Brake using firm and steady pressure. Do
not pump the brakes repeatedly. This
may deplete power assist, requiring
increased brake pedal force.
3. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can be done while the vehicle is moving.
Continue braking and steer the vehicle to
a safe location.
4. Come to a complete stop. Shift to P (Park) with an automatic transmission,
or Neutral with a manual transmission.
Push the key all the way in toward the
steering column, then turn the ignition
to LOCK/OFF.
5. Set the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake 0187.Caution
Use the correct key, make sure it is all
the way in —or pushed all the way in
toward the steering column when turning
off the vehicle —and turn it only with
your hand.
1. (ACC/ACCESSORY) : This position allows
features such as the infotainment system
to operate while the vehicle is off. It also
unlocks the steering column, if equipped
with a locking steering column. Use this position if the vehicle must be pushed or
towed. See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP). From ON/RUN, push the key all
the way in toward the steering column,
then turn the key to ACC/ACCESSORY.
If the key is left in ACC/ACCESSORY with
the engine off, the battery could drain
and the vehicle may not start. A warning
chime will sound when the driver door is
opened and the key is in the ignition.
2. (ON/RUN) : This position can be used to
operate the electrical accessories and to
display some instrument cluster warning
and indicator lights. This position can
also be used for service and diagnostics,
and to verify the proper operation of the
malfunction indicator lamp as may be
required for emission inspection
purposes. The switch stays in this
position when the engine is running. The
transmission is also unlocked in this
position on automatic transmission
vehicles.
3. (START) : This is the position that starts
the engine. When the engine starts,
release the key. The ignition returns to
ON/RUN for driving.
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Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)
Vehicles equipped with Keyless Access have
pushbutton starting.
The Remote Key must be in the vehicle for
the system to operate. If the pushbutton
start is not working, the vehicle may be
near a strong radio antenna signal causing
interference to the Keyless Access system.
SeeRemote Key Operation (Keyless Access)
0 10 or
Remote Key Operation (Key Access) 015.
To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be
on or in Service Mode, and the brake pedal
must be applied.
{Warning
Turning off the vehicle while moving may
cause loss of power assist in the brake
and steering systems and disable the
airbags. While driving, only shut the
vehicle off in an emergency.
Stopping the Engine/LOCK/OFF (No Indicator
Lights) : When the vehicle is stopped, press
ENGINE START/STOP once to turn the
engine off.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), the ignition will
turn off, and Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
will remain active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0181.
If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the ignition
will return to accessory mode and display
the message SHIFT TO PARK in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). When the vehicle is
shifted into P (Park), the ignition system will
turn off.
The vehicle may have an electric steering
column lock. The lock is activated when the
ignition is turned off and either front door is
opened. A sound may be heard as the lock
actuates or releases. The steering column
lock may not release with the wheels turned
off center. If this happens, the vehicle may not start. Move the steering wheel from left
to right while attempting to start the
vehicle. If this does not work, the vehicle
needs service.
If the vehicle must be shut off in an
emergency:
1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This
may deplete power assist, requiring
increased brake pedal force.
2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can be done while the vehicle is moving.
After shifting to N (Neutral), firmly apply
the brakes and steer the vehicle to a
safe location.
3. Come to a complete stop. Hold the brake pedal down and shift to P (Park). The
vehicle must be in P (Park) to turn the
ignition off.
4. Continue to hold the brake pedal down.
5. Set the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake 0187.
6. Press ENGINE START/STOP once to turn the ignition off.
7. Release the brake pedal.
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Indicator (cont'd)Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Indicators Warning Lights and Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . 56
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Infotainment Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Inspection Multi-Point Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86, 87
Instrument Panel
Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 116, 135
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
K
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 15
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
LampsCourtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 114
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Malfunction Indicator (CheckEngine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Lane
Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 68
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Lights
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Off . . . 97
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Gauges and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
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Storage AreasCargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Cargo Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
System Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129, 152
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Tires (cont'd)
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248, 249
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Sealant and Compressor Kit,
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 257
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 258
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . 255
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Towing General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Traction
Control System (TCS)/Electronic
Stability Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . 188
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133, 155
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . 301
Transporting
a Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
TTY Users Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
UpdatesSoftware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122, 141