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Instruments and Controls 5-13
A.Brake System Warning Light on
page 5‑24.
B. Battery Gauge (High Voltage)
on page 5‑16.
C. Fuel Gauge on page 5‑16.
D. Service Electric Parking Brake
Light on page 5‑25.
E. Security Light on page 5‑29.
F. Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light on page 5‑27.
G. Charging System Light
(12-Volt Battery) on page 5‑21.
H. Engine Oil Pressure Light on
page 5‑28.
I. High-Beam On Light on
page 5‑29.
J. Second Row Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light. See Safety
Belt Reminders on page 5‑18. K.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
on page 6‑4.
L. Compass on page 5‑16.
M. Speedometer on page 5‑15.
N. Cruise Control Light on
page 5‑29.
O. Electric Parking Brake Light on
page 5‑25.
P. Door, Hood, or Hatch Open
Light on page 5‑30.
Q. Low Fuel Warning Light on
page 5‑28.
R. Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light on page 5‑26.
S. Electric Drive Unit Positions. See Electric Drive Unit on
page 9‑32.
T. Driver Efficiency Gauge on
page 5‑17. U.
Tire Pressure Light on
page 5‑27.
V. Traction Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak
®Light on page 5‑27.
W. Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 5‑21.
X. Odometer on page 5‑15.
Y. Lamps On Reminder on
page 5‑29.
Z. Sport Mode Light on page 5‑26
and Mountain Mode Light on
page 5‑26.
AA. Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 5‑43.
AB. Total Vehicle Range on
page 5‑17.
AC. Airbag Readiness Light on
page 5‑19.
AD. Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light. See Safety Belt
Reminders on page 5‑18.
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5-48 Instruments and Controls
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the
engine oil needs to be changed.
After changing the engine oil,
the Engine Oil Life System must
be reset. SeeEngine Oil Life
System on page 10‑15 and
Driver Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑43 for information on how
to reset the system. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑12 andScheduled
Maintenance on page 11‑2 for
more information.
OIL PRESSURE LOW —TURN
VEHICLE OFF
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.
Fuel System Messages
CLOSE FUEL DOOR
This message displays when the
fuel door is open and the vehicle is
moving.
ENGINE NOT AVAILABLE
ADD FUEL
This message displays when
the engine is not available due to
running out of fuel. The vehicle can
continue to be driven in Electric
Mode until the battery is depleted,
but will have reduced acceleration.
When this message is displayed,
refuel the vehicle. See Out of Fuel/
Engine Unavailable on page 9‑28.
FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays when the
vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as
soon as possible.
READY TO REFUEL
This message displays when the
fuel system is depressurized and
the vehicle can be refueled.
TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message displays when the
fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the
fuel cap.
WAIT TO REFUEL
This message displays when the
fuel system is pressurized and you
must to wait to refuel the vehicle.
Key and Lock Messages
When programming new Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters,
DIC messages display. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2‑3 for more
information.
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5-54 Instruments and Controls
Turning a Function On or Off
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob tohighlight the function.
2. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to turn the function on or off.
A checkmark next to the function
indicates that the function is on.
Using the Touch Screen
Use the touch screen icons and
menus on the center stack display
to select personalization features.
w:Touch to scroll up.
x:Touch to scroll down.
Back: Touch Back in the upper
right corner of the display to return
to the previous menu. Submenus
An arrow on the right‐hand edge
of the menu indicates that it has a
submenu with other options.
Selecting a Menu Option
Touch any one of the available
menu options on the touch screen
to select the option. A checkmark
next to the option indicates the
selected option.
Turning a Function On or Off
Touch the screen where the
available function is listed to turn it
on or off. A checkmark next to the
function indicates that the function
is on.
Entering the
Personalization Menu
Press Vehicle menu on the touch
screen.
The Vehicle menu features may
include:
.Climate and Air Quality
.Comfort and Convenience
.Languages
.Lighting
.Power Door Locks
.Remote Locking, Unlocking,
Starting
.Return to Factory Settings
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Languages
This allows the selection of a
language:
1. Press the Vehicle menu.
2. Select Languages.
3. Select English, French,or Spanish.
4. Press Back to return to the previous menu.
Lighting
Select the Lighting menu and the
following will be displayed:
.Exit Lighting
.Vehicle Locator Lights Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of how
long the exterior headlamps stay on
when leaving the vehicle and it is
dark outside.
The available options are:
.OFF
.30 seconds
.1 minute
.2 minutes
To select the length of time the
exterior lamps will remain on:
1. Press the Vehicle menu.
2. Select Lighting.
3. Select Exit Lighting.
4. Select the length of time the exterior lamps will remain on.
5. Press Back to return to the previous menu. Vehicle Locator Lights
This allows the vehicle locator lights
to be turned on or off. When on, the
headlamps, parklamps, taillamps,
license plate lamps, and back-up
lamps will illuminate when
Kis
pressed on the RKE transmitter.
To turn the vehicle locator lights on
or off:
1. Press the Vehicle menu.
2. Select Lighting.
3. Turn the vehicle locator lights on or off.
4. Press Back to return to the previous menu.
Power Door Locks
Select Power Door Locks and the
following will be displayed:
.Auto Door Unlock
.Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
.Delayed Door Lock
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Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors
will automatically unlock when the
vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
The available options are:
.All Doors
.Driver Door
.OFF
To select how the doors will
automatically unlock:
1. Press the Vehicle menu.
2. Select Power Door Locks.
3. Select Auto Door Unlock.
4. Select how the doors will automatically unlock.
5. Press Back to return to the previous menu. Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
When on, this feature will keep the
driver door from locking until the
door is closed. If this feature is
turned on, the Delayed Door Lock
menu will not be available.
To turn the unlocked door anti lock
out feature on or off:
1. Press the Vehicle menu.
2. Select Unlocked Door Anti
Lock Out.
3. Turn the unlocked door anti lock out feature on or off.
4. Press Back to return to the previous menu.
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 center stack. To turn the delayed door lock
feature on or off:
1. Press the Vehicle menu.
2. Select Power Door Locks.
3. Turn the delayed door lock
feature on or off.
4. Press Back to return to the previous menu.
Remote Locking, Unlocking,
Starting
Select Remote Locking, Unlocking,
Starting and the following will be
displayed:
.Remote Lock Feedback
.Remote Unlock Light Feedback
.Door Unlock or Remote Door
Unlock
.Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder
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Remote Lock Feedback
This allows selection of what
feedback is provided when
unlocking the vehicle with
the RKE transmitter.
The available options are:
.Lights and Horn
.Lights Only
.Horn Only
.OFF
To select the remote lock feedback:
1. Press the Vehicle menu.
2. Select Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting.
3. Select Remote Lock Feedback.
4. Select the remote feedback.
5. Press Back to return to the previous menu. Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps will
flash when unlocking the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter.
To turn the remote unlock light
feedback feature on or off:
1. Press the Vehicle menu.
2. Select Remote Locking,
Unlocking, Starting.
3. Turn the remote unlock light feedback feature on or off.
4. Press Back to return to the previous menu.
Door Unlock or Remote Door
Unlock
This allows selection of which doors
will unlock when pressing
Kon the
RKE transmitter.
The available options are:
.All Doors
.Driver Door If All Doors is selected, all doors will
be unlocked.
If Driver Door is selected, only the
driver door will be unlocked on the
first press of
K. All doors will be
unlocked on the second press
of
Kwithin five seconds of the
prior press.
To select how the doors will unlock
with the RKE transmitter:
1. Press the Vehicle menu.
2. Select Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting.
3. Select Door Unlock or Remote Door Unlock.
4. Select how the doors will unlock.
5. Press Back to return to the previous menu.
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Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder
When on, the horn will chirp rapidly
three times if an RKE transmitter is
left in the vehicle.
To turn the remote left in vehicle
reminder feature on or off:
1. Press the Vehicle menu.
2. Select Remote Locking,Unlocking, Starting.
3. Turn the remote left in vehicle reminder feature on or off.
4. Press Back to return to the previous menu.
Return to Factory Settings
This returns all of the vehicle
personalization settings to the
factory settings.
1. Press the Vehicle menu.
2. Select Return to FactorySettings.
3. Select Yes or No.
4. Press Back to return to the previous menu.
Universal Remote
System
See Radio Frequency
Statement on page 13‑28 for
information regarding Part 15
of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules and
Industry Canada Standards
RSS-210/220/310.
Universal Remote System
Programming
If the vehicle has this feature, you
will see these buttons with one
LED indicator next to them in the
overhead console. This system provides a way to
replace up to three remote control
transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices.
Do not use the Universal Remote
system with any garage door opener
that does not have the stop and
reverse feature. This includes
any garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1,1982.
Read the instructions completely
before attempting to program
the Universal Remote system.
Because of the steps involved, it
may be helpful to have another
person available to assist with
programming the Universal
Remote system.
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9-14 Driving and Operating
Vehicle Load Limits
It is very important to know
how much weight the vehicle
can carry. This weight is called
the vehicle capacity weight
and includes the weight of
all occupants, cargo, and all
nonfactory‐installed options.
Two labels on the vehicle
show how much weight it was
designed to carry, the Tire and
Loading Information label and
the Certification label.{WARNING
Do not load the vehicle
any heavier than the
Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR), or either the
maximum front or rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
This can cause systems to
break and change the way the
vehicle handles. This could
cause loss of control and a
crash. Overloading can also
shorten the life of the vehicle. Tire and Loading Information
Label
Label Example
A vehicle-specific Tire and
Loading Information label is
attached to the center pillar
(B-pillar). With the driver door
open, the label is attached
below the door lock post.