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116 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM

(OBD II) CYBERSECURITY

Your vehicle is required to have OBD II and a connection

port to allow access to information related to the

performance of your emissions controls. Authorized

service technicians may need to access this information to

assist with the diagnosis and service of your vehicle and

emissions system Ú page 191.

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II

When the LaneSense system is ON, but not

armed, the LaneSense indicator light

illuminates solid white. This occurs when only

left, right, or neither lane line has been

Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard

Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the

performance of the emissions, engine, and transmission

control systems. When these systems are operating

properly, your vehicle will provide excellent performance

and fuel economy, as well as engine emissions well within

current government regulations.

detected. If a single lane line is detected, the system is

ready to provide only visual warnings if an unintentional

lane departure occurs on the detected lane line

Ú page 161.

If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system

will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). It will

also store diagnostic codes and other information to

assist your service technician in making repairs. Although

your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing,

see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible.

Cruise Control SET Indicator Light —

If Equipped With Base/Midline Instrument

Cluster Display

WARNING!

 ONLY an authorized service technician should

connect equipment to the OBD II connection port in

order to read the VIN, diagnose, or service your

vehicle.

This light will turn on when the cruise control is

set Ú page 143.

CAUTION!

 If unauthorized equipment is connected to the OBD II

connection port, such as a driver-behavior tracking

device, it may:

 Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further

damage to the emission control system. It could also

affect fuel economy and driveability. The vehicle

must be serviced before any emissions tests can be

performed.

BLUE INDICATOR LIGHTS

 Be possible that vehicle systems, including

safety related systems, could be impaired or a

loss of vehicle control could occur that may

result in an accident involving serious injury or

death.

High Beam Indicator Light

This indicator light will illuminate to indicate

that the high beam headlights are on. With the

low beams activated, push the multifunction

lever forward (toward the front of the vehicle) to

turn on the high beams. Pull the multifunction lever

rearward (toward the rear of the vehicle) to turn off the

high beams. If the high beams areoff, pull the lever toward

you for a temporary high beam on, “flash to pass”

scenario.

 If the MIL is flashing while the vehicle is running,

severe catalytic converter damage and power loss

will soon occur. Immediate service is required.

 Access, or allow others to access, information

stored in your vehicle systems, including

personal information.

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Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which you

can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your

vehicle's OBD II system is ready, you must do the following:

If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see an

authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was

recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,

you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle

as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to

update. A recheck with the approved test routine maythen

indicate that the system is now ready.

EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND

MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS

1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do

not crank or start the engine.

In some localities, it may be a legal requirement topass an

inspection of your vehicle's emissions control system.

Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.

NOTE:

If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start this

test over.

For states that require an Inspection and

Maintenance (I/M), this check verifies the

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is functioning

and is not on when the engine is running, and

that the OBD II system is ready for testing.

Regardless of whether your vehicle's OBD II system is

ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle

operation you should have your vehicle serviced before

going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail your

vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine running.

2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON

position, you will see the Malfunction Indicator Light

(MIL) symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.

3. Approximately 15seconds later, one of two things will

happen:

Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II

system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently

serviced, recently had a depleted battery or a battery

replacement. If the OBD II system should be determined

not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.

 The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then

return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF

the ignition or start the engine. This means that

your vehicle's OBD II system is not ready and you

should not proceed to the I/M station.

 The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illu-

minated until you place the ignition in the off posi-

tion or start the engine. This means that your

vehicle's OBD II system is ready and you can

proceed to the I/M station.

118

STARTING AND OPERATING

KEYLESS ENTER ‘N GO™ — IGNITION

STARTING THE ENGINE

WARNING!

This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition

switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote

Start/Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ key fob is in the passenger

compartment.

Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both

inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt.

 Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehi-

cles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup may cause

serious injury or death.

The starter should not be operated for more than

10-second intervals. Waiting at least 10 to 15 seconds

between such intervals will protect the starter from

overheating.

NORMAL STARTING USING ENGINE

START/STOP BUTTON

To Turn On The Engine Using The ENGINE START/STOP

Button

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Start the engine with the transmission in PARK position.

Apply the brake before shifting into any driving range.

WARNING!

 When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the

keyless ignition node is in the OFF position, remove

the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.

NOTE:

1. The transmission must be in PARK.

 This vehicle is equipped with a transmission shift inter-

locking system. The brake pedal must be pressed to

shift out of PARK.

2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the

ENGINE START/STOP button once.

 Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to

be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a

number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-

ously or fatally injured. Children should be warned

not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the

gear selector.

 If equipped with an 8-speed transmission, starting the

vehicle in NEUTRAL is not possible unless the Manual

Park Release has been activated Ú page 328.

3. The system starts the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to

start, the starter will disengage automatically after

10 seconds.

4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to

the engine starting, push the button again.

TIP START FEATURE

Do not press the accelerator. Cycle the ignition switch

briefly to the START position and release it. The starter

motor will continue to run and will automatically

disengage when the engine is running.

 Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in

a location accessible to children, and do not leave

the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter

‘n Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child could

operate power windows, other controls, or move the

vehicle.

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WARNING!

To Turn Off The Engine Using The ENGINE START/STOP

Button

ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s

Foot Off The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)

 Driver inattention could lead to failure to place the

vehicle in PARK. ALWAYS DO A VISUAL CHECK that

your vehicle is in PARK by verifying that a solid (not

blinking) “P” is indicated in the instrument cluster

displayand near the gear selector. If the “P” indicator

is blinking, your vehicle is not in PARK. As an added

precaution, always apply the parking brake when

exiting the vehicle.

1. Place the gear selector in PARK, then push and

release the ENGINE START/STOP button. The

ignition will return to the OFF position.

The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an

ignition switch. It has three positions: OFF, ACC, and

ON/RUN. To change the ignition positions without starting

the vehicle and use the accessories, follow these

directions:

2. If the gear selector is not in PARK, the ENGINE

START/STOP button must be held for two seconds or

three short pushes in a row with the vehicle speed

above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.

The ignition will remain in the ACC position until the

gear selector is in PARK and the button is pushed

twice to the OFF position.

1. Start with the ignition in the OFF position.

2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to place

the ignition to the ACC position.

 AutoPark is a supplemental feature. It is not

designed to replace the need to shift your vehicle

into PARK. It is a back up system and should not be

relied upon as the primary method by which the

driver shifts the vehicle into PARK.

3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time

to place the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

3. If the gear selector is not in PARK and the ENGINE

START/STOP button is pushed once with the vehicle

speed above 5 mph (8 km/h), the instrument cluster

will display a “Vehicle Not In Park” message and the

engine will remain running. Never leave a vehicle out

of the PARK position, or it could roll.

4. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to

return the ignition to the OFF position.

AUTOPARK

If the vehicle is not in PARK and the driver turns off the

engine, the vehicle may AutoPark.

AutoPark is a supplemental feature to assist with placing

the vehicle in PARK should the situations on the following

pages occur. It is a back-up system and should not be

relied upon as the primary method by which the driver

shifts the vehicle into PARK.

NOTE:

AutoPark will engage when all of these conditions are met:

If the gear selector is not in PARK, and the ENGINE

START/STOP button is pushed oncewith thevehicle speed

below 5 mph (8 km/h), the engine will shut off and the

ignition will remain in the ACC position. If vehicle speed

drops below 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h), the vehicle may

AutoPark Ú page 119.

 Vehicle is equipped with a rotaryshifter and an 8-speed

transmission

 Vehicle is not in PARK

The conditions under which AutoPark will engage are

outlined on the following pages.

 Vehicle speed is 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h) or less

 Ignition is switched from ON/RUN to ACC

NOTE:

For Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ equipped vehicles, the engine

will turn off and the ignition switch will change to ACC

position. After 30 minutes the ignition switches to OFF

automatically, unless the driver turns the ignition

switch OFF.

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