2014 Cadillac XTS Display Setting and Warning Messages Guide

2014 Cadillac XTS Display Setting and Warning Messages Guide

The Cadillac XTS 2014 redefines luxury and sophistication on the road with its astounding array of display features. At the core of its technological capabilities is the state-of-the-art infotainment system, which is perfectly incorporated into the finely designed interior. The focal point is a sharp touchscreen display that easily grabs attention and offers simple access to a wide range of features, including entertainment, navigation, and car settings. The advanced audio and entertainment options take the driving experience to a whole new level of indulgence, and the vibrant and responsive interface guarantees a flawless user experience. The Cadillac XTS 2014’s display features, which seamlessly combine cutting-edge technology and sophisticated design, not only satisfy the demands of the most discriminating driver but also create a work of art that is both aesthetically pleasing and extremely functional, representing the height of automotive sophistication.

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Information Displays

Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC is displayed in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems.

Move SEL up or down to go to the previous or next selection.

: Press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster. Pressto go back to the previous menu.

SEL (Select): Press to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens.

DIC Information Display Options

The info displayed on the DIC can be turned on or off through the Settings menu.

1. Press SEL while viewing the Settings page in one of the interactive display zones on the cluster.
2. Scroll to Info Pages and press SEL.
3. Press to move through the list of possible info displays.
4. Press SEL while an item is highlighted to select or deselect that item. When an item is selected, a checkmark will appear next to it.

DIC Information Displays
The following is the list of all possible DIC information displays. Some of the information displays may not be available for your particular vehicle.

Speed (Base Cluster): Shows the vehicle speed in either kilometre
per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).

Trip A or Trip B and Average Fuel Economy: The Trip display shows the current distance travelled, in either kilometres (km) or miles (mi), since the trip odometer was last reset. The trip odometer can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active.

The Average Fuel Economy display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometres (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. The Average Fuel Economy can be reset along with the trip odometer by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active.

Fuel Range: This shows the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refuelling. LOW will be displayed when the vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle’s fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.

Average Fuel Economy (Base Cluster): Shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometres (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. The Average Fuel Economy can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active.

Instantaneous Fuel Economy: Shows the current fuel economy in either liters per 100 kilometres (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number reflects only the fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and changes frequently as driving conditions change.

Average Speed: This shows the average speed of the vehicle in kilometres per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this value. The average speed can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active.

Timer: This display can be used as a timer. To start the timer, press SEL while this display is active. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset. To stop the timer, press SEL briefly while this display is active and the timer is running. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold SEL while this display is active.

Compass (Base Cluster): Shows the direction the vehicle is driving.
Turn Arrow: Shows the next manoeuvre when using route guidance.

Travel Time: This shows the estimated time duration remaining for the current route.

Distance to Destination: Shows the distance to the destination when using route guidance.

Speed Limit: Shows the current speed limit. The information for this page comes from a roadway database.

Speed Warning: Allows the driver to set a speed that they do not want to exceed. To set the Speed Warning, press SEL when the Speed Warning is displayed. Press

to adjust the value. This feature can be turned off by pressing and holding SEL while viewing this page. If the selected speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is displayed and a chime may sound.

Cruise Set Speed: This shows the speed the cruise control or Adaptive Cruise Control is set to.

Follow Distance Indicator: When Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not engaged, the current follow-time to the vehicle ahead is displayed as a time value on this page. When ACC has been engaged, and the display switches to the gap setting page. This page shows the current gap setting along with the vehicle ahead telltale.

Battery Voltage: Shows the current battery voltage.

Oil Life: Shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life.
If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is displayed, that means 99% of the current oil life remains. When the remaining oil life is low,
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display.

The oil should be changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional
maintenance is recommended. 
The Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Do not reset the Oil Life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.

To reset the engine oil life system, press and hold SEL for several seconds while the Oil Life display is active. 

Tire Pressure: Shows the approximate pressures of all four
tires. Tire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per square inch (psi). If the pressure is low, the value for that tire is
shown in amber.

Vehicle Odometer (Base Cluster): Shows the odometer.
Blank Page: Allows for no information to be displayed in the cluster info display areas.

Head-Up Display (HUD)

Warning
If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your field of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is  HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view.

If equipped with HUD, some information concerning the operation of the vehicle is projected onto the windshield. The image is projected through the HUD lens on top of the instrument panel. The information appears as an image focused out toward the front of the vehicle.

Caution
If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid, you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle. Do not use the HUD image as a parking aid.

The HUD information can be displayed in various languages in some vehicles. The speedometer reading and other numerical values
can be displayed in either English or metric units.

The language selection is changed through the radio and the units of measurement are changed through the instrument cluster.

HUD Display on the Vehicle Windshield

The HUD may display some of the following vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts:

• Speed
• Tachometer
• Audio
• Phone
• Navigation
• Collision Alert
• Cruise Control
• Lane Departure
• Low Fuel

Some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in the HUD may be cleared by using the steering wheel controls.

The HUD control is to the left of the steering wheel.

To adjust the HUD image:

1. Adjust the driver seat.
2. Start the engine.

Use the following settings to adjust the HUD.

(Image Adjustment): Press down or lift to center the HUD image. The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down, not side to side.

INFO(Display View): Press to select the display view. Each press will change the display view.
(Image Brightness) : Lift and hold to brighten the display. Press down and hold to dim the display. Hold down to turn the display off.

The HUD image will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting. The HUD brightness control can also be adjusted as needed.

The HUD image can temporarily light up depending on the angle and position of the sunlight on the HUD display. This is normal.

Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see.

HUD Views
There are four views in the HUD. Some vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts may be displayed in any view.

Speed View: This display gives the speedometer reading (in English or metric units), speed limit, Adaptive Cruise Control speed, Lane Departure Warning, and Vehicle Ahead indicator. Some information only appears on vehicles that have these features, and when they are active.

Audio/Phone View: This displays the speed view along with audio/ phone information. The current radio station, media type, and incoming calls will be displayed.

All HUD views may briefly display audio information when the driver uses the steering wheel controls to adjust the audio settings appearing in the instrument cluster.

Incoming phone calls appearing in the instrument cluster may also be displayed in any HUD view.

Navigation View: This display includes the information in the speed view along with Turn-by-Turn Navigation information in some vehicles. When navigation routing is not active “No Route Active” is displayed.

Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts shown in the instrument cluster may also be displayed in any HUD view.

Performance View: This displays the speedometer reading, rpm reading, transmission positions, and gear shift indicator.

Care of the HUD
Clean the inside of the windshield to remove any dirt or film that could reduce the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image.

Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the lens gently, then dry it.

HUD Troubleshooting
Check that:

• Nothing is covering the HUD lens.
• HUD brightness setting is not too dim or too bright.
• HUD is adjusted to the proper height.
• Polarized sunglasses are not worn.
• The windshield and HUD lens are clean.

If the HUD image is not correct, contact your dealer. The windshield is part of the HUD system. If the windshield needs replacing, 

Vehicle Messages

Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may be displayed one after the other.

The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing SEL. The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed. All messages should be taken seriously and clearing the messages does not correct the problem.

The following are some of the vehicle messages that may be displayed depending on the vehicle content.

Battery and Charging Messages

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message is displayed when the vehicle has detected that the 12-volt battery voltage has dropped and vehicle features are being disabled. The 12-volt battery-saver system starts reducing certain features trying to save the charge of the 12-volt battery. Turn off unnecessary features to allow the battery to recharge.

LOW BATTERY
This message is displayed when the 12-volt battery voltage is low.

SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM
This message is displayed when there is a fault in the 12-volt battery charging system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

TRANSPORT MODE ON
This message is displayed when the vehicle is in transport mode. Some
features can be disabled while in this mode, including Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE), remote start, and the vehicle alarm system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service to turn the transport mode off.

Brake System Messages

BRAKE FLUID LOW
This message is displayed when the brake fluid level is low.

BRAKES OVERHEATED
This message is displayed when the brakes are becoming overheated.
This may be seen when driving on hills. Shift to a lower gear.

STEP ON THE BRAKE TO RELEASE PARK BRAKE
This message is displayed if you attempt to release the Electric Parking Brake without the brake pedal applied.

RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
This message is displayed if the Electric Parking Brake is on while the vehicle is in motion.

SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST
This message may be displayed when there is a problem with the brake boost assist system. The brake boost assist motor may be heard and brake pedal pulsation may be felt. This is normal under these conditions. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

SERVICE PARKING BRAKE
This message is displayed when there is a problem with the parking brake. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

Compass Messages
Dashes may be displayed if the vehicle temporarily loses communication with the Global Positioning System (GPS).

Cruise Control Messages

ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET TO XXX
This message is displayed when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) speed is set.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE
TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
This message is displayed when attempting to activate Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) when it is temporarily unavailable. The ACC system does not need service.

This message can occur under the following conditions:

• The radar is not clean. Keep the radar sensors free of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. Clean the entire front and/or rear of the vehicle.
• Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar object detection or camera performance.

CRUISE SET TO XXX
This message is displayed when the cruise control speed is set.

NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS PEDAL APPLIED
This message is displayed when Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is active and the driver is pressing the gas pedal. When this occurs, ACC will not brake.

SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
needs service. Take the vehicle to your dealer.

SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE EXITING
This message may be displayed if Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is engaged in holding the vehicle at a stop, and the driver attempts to exit the vehicle. Put the vehicle in P (Park) before exiting.

Door Ajar Messages

DOOR OPEN
A door open symbol will be displayed on the DIC showing which door is open. If the vehicle has been shifted out of P (Park), a DOOR The OPEN message will also be displayed. The DOOR OPEN message may also be displayed if the vehicle starts to move. Close the door completely.

HOOD OPEN
This message will display along with a hood open symbol when the hood is open. Close the hood completely.

TRUNK OPEN
This message will display along with a symbol when the trunk is open. Close the trunk completely.

Engine Cooling System Messages

A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH ENGINE TEMP
This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature.

To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off.

When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioning compressor turns back on. The vehicle can continue to be driven.
If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine.

COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT
This message will display if the coolant is low. 

ENGINE OVERHEATED — IDLE ENGINE
This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down.

ENGINE OVERHEATED — STOP ENGINE
This message displays and a continuous chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation.
Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid
severe damage. This message
clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature.

Engine Oil Messages

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message is displayed when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the oil life system.

ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE ENGINE
This message is displayed when the engine oil temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down.

ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL
On some vehicles, this message displays when the engine oil level may be too low. Check the oil level before filling to the recommended level. If the oil is not low and the message remains on, take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP ENGINE
This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.

Engine Power Messages

ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the vehicle’s engine power is reduced.
Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate.
If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the
next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced
speed while this message is on, but maximum acceleration and speed
may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible.

Fuel System Messages

FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays when the vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as soon as possible.

Key and Lock Messages

NO REMOTE DETECTED
This message displays when the transmitter battery may be weak.
See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation.

NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE THE KEY IN THE TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN START YOUR VEHICLE
This message displays when trying to start the vehicle if an RKE transmitter is not detected. The transmitter battery may be weak.

NO REMOTE PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART
This message is displayed when attempting to turn off the vehicle and the RKE transmitter is no longer detected. Restarting is allowed without the RKE transmitter for five minutes. Press the brake pedal to restart the vehicle.

NUMBER OF KEYS PROGRAMMED
This message is displayed when programming new keys to the vehicle.

REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE
This message is displayed when leaving the vehicle with the RKE transmitter still inside.

REPLACE THE BATTERY IN THE REMOTE KEY
This message is displayed when the battery in the RKE transmitter needs to be replaced.

Lamp Messages

AFL (ADAPTIVE FORWARD LIGHTING) LAMPS NEED SERVICE
This message displays when the AFL system is disabled and needs service.

AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON/OFF
This message is displayed when the automatic light control has been turned on or off.

XX TURN INDICATOR FAILURE
When one of the turn signals is out, this message shows which bulb needs to be replaced.

TURN SIGNAL ON
This message is displayed if the turn signal has been left on. Turn off the turn signal.

Object Detection System Messages

24 GHz RADARS OFF
This message displays when driving in certain areas where there may be radar interference. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision
Alert (FCA), and the Active Emergency Braking System may not work or may not work as well. The vehicle does not need service.

AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP OFF
This message is displayed when the Active Emergency Braking System has been turned off.

AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP REDUCED
This message is displayed when the Active Emergency Braking System has been set to the Alert setting. This setting disables most automatic braking functions of the Auto Collision Preparation feature. Some last-second automatic braking capability is still provided with the Alert setting, but braking is less likely to occur.

AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP UNAVAILABLE
This message is displayed when the Active Emergency Braking System has been unavailable for some time. The Active Emergency Braking The system does not need service.
This can occur under the following conditions:

• The radar is not clean. Keep the radar sensors free of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. Clean the entire front and/or rear of the vehicle.
• Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar object detection or camera performance.

This message may also be displayed if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system.

FORWARD COLLISION ALERT OFF
This message is displayed when the Forward Collision Alert has been turned off.

FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED CLEAN WINDSHIELD
This message is displayed when the camera is blocked. Cleaning the outside of the windshield behind the rearview mirror may correct the issue. The Lane Departure Warning the system will not operate. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Alert (FCA), and the Active Emergency Braking System may not work or may not work as well.

LANE DEPARTURE WARNING UNAVAILABLE
This message is displayed when attempting to activate the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system when it is temporarily unavailable.

The LDW system does not need service. This message could be due to the camera being blocked. Cleaning the outside of the windshield behind the rearview mirror may correct the issue.

REAR AUTO BRAKE/PARK ASSIST OFF
This message displays when the Parking Assist system has been turned off or when there is a temporary condition causing the system to be disabled.

REAR AUTO BRAKE AND PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE
This message displays when attempting to activate the parking and backing features of the Driver. Assistance System when they are temporarily unavailable. The system does not need service.

This can occur under the following conditions:

• The radar is not clean. Keep the radar sensors free of mud, dirt,
  snow, ice, and slush. Clean the entire front and/or rear of the vehicle.
• Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar object detection or camera performance.

SERVICE AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP
If this message displays, take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system.

SERVICE DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM
If this message displays, take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Alert (FCA), Active Emergency Braking System, Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing, and/or Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system may not work. Do not use these systems until the vehicle has been repaired

SERVICE FRONT CAMERA
If this message remains on after continued driving, the vehicle needs service. Do not use the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Forward Collision Alert (FCA) features. Take the vehicle to your dealer.

SERVICE PARK ASSIST
This message displays if there is a problem with the Parking Assist system. Do not use this system to help you park. See your dealer for service.

SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT OFF
This message indicates that the driver has turned the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system off.

SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM
If this message remains on after continued driving, the vehicle needs service. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) features will not work. Take the vehicle to your dealer.

SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE
This message indicates that Side Blind Zone Alerts (SBZA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alerts (RCTA) are disabled either because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone, or the vehicle is passing through an open area, such as the desert, where there is insufficient data for operation. This message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. The vehicle does not need service.

Ride Control System Messages

SERVICE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

This message displays when there is a problem with the AWD system.
This message could be set by several issues. Some may require the service of the AWD system.
The vehicle will run in normal two-wheel-drive mode when this message has been set. This could be caused by:

• A vehicle or an AWD system electronics problem
• Various vehicle electrical issues.
•  Worn out or overheated clutch plates.
• Loss of fluids.

If this message appears, stop when it is safe to do so and turn off the ignition for 30 seconds. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message does not appear, it is not necessary to take your vehicle to the dealer.
If the message still displays or appears again when you begin driving, the system needs service.

SERVICE LEVELING SYSTEM
This message displays when there is a problem with the automatic rear-level control. See Automatic Level Control.

SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control.

SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
This message displays when there is a problem with the Magnetic Ride
Control system. See Magnetic Ride Control. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL
This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS).

TRACTION CONTROL OFF
This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off.

TRACTION CONTROL ON
This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned on. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control

Airbag System Messages

SERVICE AIRBAG
This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

Security Messages

THEFT ATTEMPTED
This message displays if the vehicle detects a tamper condition

Service Vehicle Messages

SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays if there is a problem with the power steering system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message displays if there is a problem with the vehicle. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

Starting the Vehicle Messages

PRESS THE BRAKE TO START VEHICLE
This message is displayed when attempting to start the vehicle without first pressing the brake pedal.

SERVICE KEYLESS START SYSTEM
This message is displayed if there is a problem with the pushbutton start system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

Tire Messages

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM
This message displays if there is a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
This message is displayed when the system is learning new tires.

TYRE LOW ADD AIR TO TYRE
This message is displayed when the pressure in one or more of the tires is low.

This message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate the location of the low tire. The low tire pressure warning light will also come on.

If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Inflate the tires by adding air until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire and Loading Information label.

You can receive more than one tyre pressure message at a time. The DIC also shows the tyre pressure values.

Transmission Messages

SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer.

SHIFT DENIED
This message displays when using the Driver Shift Control (DSC) and attempting to shift to a gear not appropriate for the vehicle’s speed
and engine revolutions per minute (rpm). 

SHIFT TO PARK
This message displays when the transmission needs to be shifted to
P (Park). This may appear when turning the ignition off if the vehicle is not in P (Park).

TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE ENGINE
This message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle.
Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This message clears when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level.

Vehicle Reminder Messages

ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE
This message displays when the ice conditions are possible.

Vehicle Speed Messages

SELECTED SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
This message is displayed when the vehicle speed is greater than the set speed.

Washer Fluid Messages

WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID
This message may be displayed when the washer fluid level is low. 

Window Messages

OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER/ PASSENGER WINDOW
This message is displayed when the window needs to be reprogrammed. If the vehicle’s battery has been recharged or disconnected, you will need to program each front window for the express-up feature to work.

Vehicle Personalization

SETTINGS
Press SETTINGS on the infotainment system Home page and the following list of menu items may be available:

Infotainment System Audio System Controls
To access the personalization menus:

• Time and Date
• Language
• Vehicle
• Rear Camera
• Return to Factory Settings
• Software Information.

Use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possible personalization features. Depending on the vehicle, some may not be available.

Back: Press to exit or move backward in a menu.

Personalization Menus
Press Time and Date to adjust the time, date, and clock display. 
Press Language and the following selections may be available:

• English
• Francais Canadien
• Espanol Latino

Press to select the language.
Press Vehicle and the following list of menu items may be available:

• Climate and Air Quality
• Collision/Detection Systems
• Comfort and Convenience
• Lighting
• Power Door Locks
• Remote Lock, Unlock, Start

Climate and Air Quality

Select the Climate and Air Quality menu and the following may be displayed:

• Auto Fan Max Speed.
• Air Quality Sensor
• Auto Defog
• Auto Rear Defog

Auto Fan Max Speed
This feature will set the maximum auto fan speed.
Select Low, Medium, or High.

Air Quality Sensor
This allows for the selection of air quality sensor operation at high or low sensitivity.
Select Off, Low Sensitivity, or High Sensitivity.

Auto Defog
When set to On, the front defog will automatically come on when the the vehicle is started.
Select Off or On.

Auto Rear Defog
If equipped, this allows the Auto Rear Defog to be turned on or off.
This feature will automatically turn on the rear window defogger when it is cold outside.
Select Off or On.

Collision/Detection Systems
Select and the following may display:

• Alert Type
• Auto Collision Preparation
• Go Notifier
• Side Blind Zone Alert

Alert Type
This feature will set crash alerts to beeps or seat vibrations. This setting affects all crash alerts including Forward Collision, Lane Departure Warning, and Parking Assist alerts.
Select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat.

Auto Collision Preparation
This feature will turn on or off the Forward Collision Alert feature as well as the Automatic Braking capability of the Auto Collision Preparation feature. With the Alert & Brake setting, both Forward Collision Alert as well as the Automatic Braking capability of the Auto Collision Preparation feature are available. The Alert setting disables most automatic braking functions of the Auto Collision Preparation feature. Some last-second automatic braking capability is still provided with the Alert setting, but it is much less likely to be triggered by most driving conditions. Off disables all Forward Collision Alert and Automatic Braking capabilities of the Auto Collision Preparation feature.
Press Auto Collision Preparation. Press to select Off, Alert & Brake, or Alert.

Go Notifier
This feature will give a reminder that Adaptive Cruise Control provides when it has brought the vehicle to a complete stop behind another stopping the vehicle, and then that vehicle drives on.
Press Go Notifier. Press to select Off or On.

Side Blind Zone Alert
This allows the Side Blind Zone Alert feature to be turned on or off. Select Off or On.

Comfort and Convenience
Select the following May display:

• Auto Memory Recall
• Easy Exit Options
• Chime Volume
• Reverse Tilt Mirror
• Rain since Wipers

Auto Memory Recall
This feature automatically recalls the current driver’s previously stored 1 or 2 button positions when entering the vehicle.
Select Off, On – Driver Door Open, or On – At ignition On.

Easy Exit Options
This feature automatically recalls the current driver’s previously stored Exit button position when exiting the vehicle.
Select Off or On.

Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the chime volume level.
Press + or − to adjust the volume.

Reverse Tilt Mirror
When on, both the driver and passenger outside mirrors will tilt
downward when the vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse) to improve visibility of the ground near the rear wheels. They will return to their
previous driving position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) or the engine is turned off.
Select Off, On, On – Driver and Passenger, On – Driver, or On – Passenger.

Rain since Wipers
This allows the Rain Sense Wipers feature to be disabled or enabled.

Select Disabled or Enabled.

Lighting
Select the Lighting menu and the following may be displayed:

• Vehicle Locator Lights
• Exit Lighting
• Auto High Beam

Vehicle Locator Lights
This feature will flash the exterior lamps when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed to locate the vehicle.
Select Off or On.

Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when it is dark outside.
Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds, or 120 Seconds.

Auto High Beam
This allows the Auto High Beam to be turned on or off.

Power Door Locks
Select and the following may display:

• Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
• Auto Door Unlock
• Delayed Door Lock

Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
When on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open. If Off is selected, the Delayed Door Lock menu will be available.
Select Off or On.

Auto Door Unlock
This allows the selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.

Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors. To override the delay, press the power door lock switch on the door.
Select Off or On.

Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Select Remote Lock, Unlock, Start and the following may be displayed:

• Remote Unlock Light Feedback
• Remote Lock Feedback
• Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
• Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
• Passive Door Unlock
• Passive Door Lock
• Remote Left in Vehicle Alert

Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter.

Select Off or Flash Lights.

Remote Lock Feedback
This allows the selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights Only, or Horn Only.

Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
If equipped and turned on, this feature will turn the ventilated seats on when using remote start on warm days.
Select Off or On. On some vehicles select Off, On-Driver and Passenger, or On-Driver.

Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
If equipped and turned on, this feature will turn the heated seats on
when using remote start on cold days.
Select Off or On. On some vehicles select Off, On-Driver and Passenger, or On-Driver.

Passive Door Unlock
This allows the selection of what doors will unlock when using the door handle touchpad button on the driver door to unlock the vehicle.
Select All Doors or Driver Door.

Passive Door Lock
This feature can be turned on or off or used to select feedback when
 using the button on the driver’s door to lock the vehicle. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation.

Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
This feature sounds an alert when the RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle.
Select Off or On.

Rear Camera
This allows for the Rear Camera.
Display, Rear Park Assist Symbols, Guidance Lines, and Rear Cross

Traffic Alert to be turned off or on. Select Off or On for the desired feature.

• Guidance Lines
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Rear Park Assist Symbols

Return to Factory Settings
Select Return to Factory Settings and the following list may display:

• Restore Vehicle Settings
• Clear All Private Data
• Restore Radio Settings

Restore Vehicle Settings
This allows the selection of restoring vehicle settings.
Select Restore or Cancel.

Clear All Private Data
This allows the selection to clear all private information from the vehicle.
Select Delete or Cancel.

Restore Radio Settings
This allows selection to restore radio settings.
Select Restore or Cancel.

Software Information
Select to view the infotainment system’s current software information

FAQs

Useful Links

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