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AdvanceTracoff light:
Illuminates when
AdvanceTrac/traction control has
been disabled by the driver. Refer to
theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Low tire pressure warning:
Illuminates when your tire pressure
is low. If the light remains on at
start up or while driving, the tire
pressure should be checked. Refer
toInflating your tiresin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. When
the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for 3 seconds to
ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn on or begins to
flash, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. For more
information on this system, refer toTire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
Low fuel (RTT):Illuminates when
the fuel level in the fuel tank is at
or near empty. Refer toFuel gauge
in this chapter.
Speed control (RTT):The speed
control system indicator light
changes color to indicate what mode
the system is in:
•On (gray light):Illuminates
when the speed control system is turned on. Turns off when the speed
control system is engaged or turned off.
•Engaged (green light):Illuminates when the speed control system is
engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged.
Adaptive cruise control (RTT)
(if equipped):The speed control
system indicator light changes color
to indicate what mode the system is
in:
•On (gray light):Illuminates when the adaptive cruise control system
is turned on. Turns off when the speed control system is turned off.
•Engaged (green light):Illuminates when the adaptive cruise control
system is engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is
disengaged.
OFF
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Press the OK button to select
highlighted options and confirm
choices/messages.
Main menu
From the main menu screen you can choose the following:
•Display Mode
•Trip1&2
•Fuel Economy
•Settings
•Information
Scroll up/down to highlight one of the options, then press the right arrow
key or OK to enter into that menu option.
Gauge mode
Press the right arrow on the left steering wheel mounted button when
display mode is selected. The boxes in the upper right corner of the
screen indicate that there are multiple screens that you can navigate
through. Each press of the right arrow will navigate to the next screen
until the last screen is reached. The white highlighted box indicates
which of the screens you are currently viewing:
Distance to empty (DTE) + Fuel
gauge
Shown with vertical bar tachometer
enabled
+
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•Average fuel economy — shows the average fuel economy for a given
trip.
•Estimated amount of fuel consumed — shows the amount of fuel used
for a given trip.
•Elapsed trip time — timer stops when the vehicle is turned off and
restarts when the vehicle is restarted.
Standard trip mode
Shown with vertical bar tachometer
enabled
•Trip distance — shows the accumulated trip distance
•Elapsed trip time — timer stops when the vehicle is turned off and
restarts when the vehicle is restarted.
Press OK to pause the Trip 1 or 2 screen. Press again to un-pause.
Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed trip information.
F6
4 139.5 mi
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RPM
1000+
2
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To determine your average highway fuel economy, do the following:
1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control
system engaged to display a stabilized average.
2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference.
It is important to press RESET in order to reset the function after
setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.
For more information refer toEssentials of good fuel economyin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter.
Settings
In this mode, you can configure different driver setting choices. Press
the right arrow key (when in the Settings menu) to reach the listed
modes below:
Note:Some items are optional and may not appear.
Driver Assist
Traction Control On / Off
Blind Spot On (default on key cycle) / Off
Collision Warning Sensitivity
(if MyKey™ is
programmed)High / Normal / Low
Chimes On (default on key cycle) / Off
Warn- On (default on key cycle) / Off
Cross Traffic
AlertOn (default on key cycle) / Off
Cruise Control Adaptive or Normal
Rear Park Aid On (default on key cycle) / Off
Trailer Sway On (default on key cycle) / Off
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Vehicle
Autolamp Delay Off, 10 / 20 (default setting) / 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 /
180 seconds
Easy Entry/Exit On (default on key cycle) / Off
Fuel DTE Calculation Normal, Towing
Long Term Econ Hold OK to Reset...
Locks Autolock, On (default on key cycle) / Off
Autounlock On (default on key cycle) / Off
Remote
UnlockingAll doors / Driver’s door
Menu Control Standard / Memory On
Oil Life Reset Set to 10–100% (100% default setting)
Power Liftgate Enable (default setting) / Disable
Remote StartClimate Control
(using this
feature allows
you to select
different climate
control modes
when the vehicle
is started using
the remote start
feature)Heater – A/C Auto / Last
Settings
Heated Wheel Auto Heated /
Off
Front Defrost Auto / Off
Rear Defrost Auto / Off
Driver Seat Auto / Off
Passenger Seat Auto / Off
Duration 5 / 10 /15 minutes
Quiet Start On / Off
System Enable / Disable
Windows Remote Open On / Off
WipersCourtesy Wipe On / Off
Rain Sensing On / Off
Reverse Wiper On / Off
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message after driving a short distance with the road tire re-installed or
after the system is allowed to cool.
CHECK AWD— Displayed in conjunction with the Throttle
Control/Transmission/AWD
light when the AWD system is not
operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
FOR HILL DESCENT REDUCE SPEED 20 MPH OR LESS (if
equipped)— Displayed when hill descent speed exceeds 20 MPH.
FOR HILL DESCENT REDUCE SPEED 32 KM/H OR LESS (if
equipped)— Displayed when hill descent speed exceeds 32 KM/H.
FOR HILL DESCENT SHIFT INTO GEAR (if equipped)—
Displayed when hill descent control mode requires driver shift
transmission into gear.
FOR OFF ROAD SLOW TO 5 MPH (if equipped)— Displayed when
the vehicle speed requirement for off road mode entry has not been met.
DRIVER RESUME CONTROL (if equipped)— Displayed when the
hill control and off road mode require the driver to resume control.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL ACTIVE (if equipped)— Displayed
when hill descent control mode becomes active.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL FAULT (if equipped)— Displayed when
a hill descent system fault is present.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF (if equipped)— Displayed when hill
descent control mode becomes inactive.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF SYSTEM COOLING (if equipped)
— Displayed when hill descent control mode is disabled to cool the
brake system.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL READY (if equipped)— Displayed
when hill descent control mode is ready.
MODE CHANGE NOT ACCEPTED, RETRY (if equipped)—
Displayed when hill descent control mode cannot be changed at time of
driver request.
ACCESSORY POWER ACTIVE (if equipped)— Displayed when the
vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.
CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY— Displayed when a MyKey™ is in
use and the optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds a preselected
speed. Refer toMyKey™in theLocks and Securitychapter for more
information.
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TO STOP ALARM START VEHICLE— Displayed when the perimeter
alarm system is armed and the vehicle is entered using the key on the
driver’s side door. In order to prevent the perimeter alarm system from
triggering, the ignition must be turned to start or on before the
12 second chime expires. SeePerimeter alarm systemin theLocks and
securitychapter.
TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED (if equipped)— Displayed when
the trailer sway control has detected trailer sway. For more information,
refer to theDrivingchapter for more information.
TRANSPORT MODE CONTACT DEALER— Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
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5.MAX A/C:Press to distribute recirculated air through the instrument
panel vents to cool the vehicle. This is more economical and efficient
than normal A/C mode. Recirculated air may also help reduce
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press again for normal A/C
operation.
6.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in MAX A/C,
(defrost) and(floor/defrost).
7.AUTO:Press to engage full automatic operation. Select the desired
temperature using the temperature control. The system will
automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C on or off,
and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle in order to
reach the desired temperature.
8.
R(Rear defroster):Press to activate/deactivate the rear window
defroster. This button will also activate/deactivate the heated mirror (if
equipped). Refer toRear window defrosterlater in this chapter for
more information.
9.
(Defrost):Press to distribute outside air through the windshield
defroster vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield
of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to
reduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous
air flow selection. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
10.Manual controls:Select any of the following to determine where
airflow is directed:
•
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister
vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will
automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. To return
to full automatic control, press AUTO.
•
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. To return to
full automatic control, press AUTO.
•
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, demister
vents, floor vents, rear seat floor vents. To return to full automatic
control, press AUTO.
•
:Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear
seat floor vents. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
11.Driver settings:
•Press the red arrow to increase the temperature and press the blue
arrow to decrease the temperature.
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