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SHIFT DELAYED PULL FORWARD (if equipped)— May display
when shifting to or from 4X4 LOW. For more information, refer to
Four-wheel drive (4WD) operationin theDrivingchapter.
NEUTRAL TOW ENABLED LEAVE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL
(if equipped)— Displayed when the transfer case is in the neutral
position. This message indicates that the vehicle is safe to be towed with
all four wheels on the ground.
NEUTRAL TOW DISABLED (if equipped)— Displayed when the
transfer case is NOT in the neutral position. This message indicates that
the vehicle is NOT safe to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
CHECK LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL (if equipped)— Displayed
when an electronic locking differential (ELD) system fault is present. For
more information, refer toElectronic locking differential (ELD)in the
Drivingchapter.
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL ENGAGED/DISENGAGED (if
equipped)— Displayed when the electronic locking differential (ELD)
is enabled or disabled. For more information, refer toElectronic locking
differential (ELD)in theDrivingchapter.
TO ENGAGE LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL SLOW TO XX MPH/KM/H
(if equipped)— Displayed when the electronic locking differential
requests a certain speed requirement to engage. For more information,
refer toElectronic locking differential (ELD)in theDrivingchapter.
TO ENGAGE LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL RELEASE
ACCELERATOR PEDAL (if equipped)— Displayed when the
electronic locking differential request the accelerator to be released in
order to engage. For more information, refer toElectronic locking
differential (ELD)in theDrivingchapter.
CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY— Displayed when a MyKeyis in
use and the optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds a preselected
speed. Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and Securitychapter for more
information.
COULD NOT PROGRAM INTEGRATED KEY— Displayed when an
attempt is made to program a fifth integrated key to the remote keyless
entry system. For more information on integrated key, refer to theLocks
and Securitychapter.
ESC ALWAYS ON - MYKEY SETTING— Displayed when a MyKeyis
in use and the ESC cannot be deactivated. Refer toMyKeyin theLocks
and Securitychapter for more information.
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MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY— Displayed when a MyKeyis in
use. Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and Securitychapter for more
information.
MYKEY COULD NOT PROGRAM— Displayed when an attempt is
made to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys. Refer to
MyKeyin theLocks and Securitychapter for more information.
SECURITY SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped)— Displayed when the
security system has detected a fault. See your authorized dealer for
service.
SPEED LIMITED TO 130 KM/H— Displayed when starting the
vehicle and MyKeyis in use and the MyKey speed limit is on. Refer to
MyKeyin theLocks and Securitychapter for more information.
SPEED LIMITED TO 80 MPH— Displayed when starting the vehicle
and MyKeyis in use and the MyKey speed limit is on. Refer toMyKey
in theLocks and Securitychapter for more information.
VEHICLE AT TOP SPEED - MYKEY SETTING— Displayed when a
MyKeyis in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed
is 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and Security
chapter for more information.
VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED— Displayed when a MyKeyis in use
and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is approaching
80 mph (130 km/h). Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and Security
chapter for more information.
CHECK REAR PARK AID (if equipped)— Displayed when the
transmission is in R (Reverse) and the park aid is disabled.
REAR PARK AID OFF (if equipped)— Displayed when the rear park
aid is disabled by the driver.
REAR PARK AID ON (if equipped)— Displayed when the rear park
aid is enabled.
TO STOP ALARM, START VEHICLE (if equipped)— 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 the
Locks and securitychapter.
TRAILER BRAKE GAIN: XX.X [OUTPUT] (if equipped)— Displays
the current gain setting for the trailer brake. Refer toTrailer towingin
theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for more information.
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TRAILER BRAKE GAIN: XX.X NO TRAILER (if equipped)—
Displays the current gain setting for the trailer brake when a trailer is
not connected. Refer toTrailer towingin theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter for more information.
TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT (if equipped)— Displayed and
accompanied by a single chime, in response to faults sensed by the TBC.
Refer toTrailer towingin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for
more information.
TRAILER CONNECTED (if equipped)— Displayed when a correct
trailer connection (a trailer with electric trailer brakes) is sensed during
a given ignition cycle. Refer toTrailer towingin theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter for more information.
TRAILER DISCONNECTED (if equipped)— Displayed when a
trailer connection becomes disconnected, either intentionally or
unintentionally, and has been sensed during a given ignition cycle.
Disregard this status if your vehicle is not equipped with a factory
installed trailer brake controller. This message may appear when an
aftermarket TBC is used even when the trailer is connected. Refer to
Trailer towingin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for more
information.
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.
WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER (if equipped)— Displayed if there
are certain faults in the vehicle wiring and trailer wiring/brake system.
Refer toTrailer towingin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for
more information.
FOR OFF ROAD SLOW TO 5 MPH (if equipped)— Displayed when
the vehicle speed requirement for off-road mode entry has not been met.
OFF ROAD MODE ENABLED (if equipped)— Displayed when
off-road mode becomes active.
EXITING OFF ROAD MODE (if equipped)— Displayed when
off-road mode becomes inactive.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL ACTIVE (if equipped)— Displayed
when hill descent control mode becomes active.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF (if equipped)— Displayed when hill
descent control mode becomes inactive.
DRIVER RESUME CONTROL (if equipped)— Displayed when the
hill control and off-road mode require the driver to resume control.
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COAST DOWN MODE (if equipped)— Displayed when vehicle enters
coast down mode.
FOR HILL DESCENT REDUCE SPEED (if equipped)— Displayed
when the vehicle speed requirement for off-road mode entry has not
been met.
FOR HILL DESCENT SELECT GEAR (if equipped)— Displayed
when the driver is able to select a transmission gear for hill descent
mode.
HILL DESCENT - DRIVER RESUME CONTROL (if equipped)—
Displayed when hill descent control mode is deactivated and the driver
must resume control.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL FAULT (if equipped)— Displayed when
a hill descent system fault is present.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF SYSTEM COOLING (if equipped)
— Displayed when the hill descent system is cooling due to overuse.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL READY (if equipped)— Displayed
when the hill descent control switch is turned on.
REDUCE ACCELERATOR TO PREVENT WHEEL SLIP (if
equipped)— Displayed when the vehicle senses that torque to the
drive wheels has overcome the available traction.
CAMERA MALFUNCTION (if equipped)— Displayed when the front
camera is not operating properly.
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DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH
HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
Temperature conversion:To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
1.
+Fan speed control:Press to increase the fan speed.
2.
Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents and de-mister 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.
3.
Manual override control:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
When choosing to control airflow manually, press repeatedly to toggle
through the settings to choose:
•
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister
vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will
automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
•
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
•
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents,
rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents.
•
:Distributes air through the floor vents and rear seat floor vents
and demister vents.
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adjusts the passenger side temperature when PASS TEMP is disengaged.
The recommended initial setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F
(24°C), then adjust for comfort. The driver side temperature setting will
appear in the upper left corner of the display.
12.
–Front fan speed control:Press to decrease the fan speed.
13. A.
RRear defroster (if equipped):Press to activate/deactivate
the rear window defroster. Refer toRear window defrosterlater in this
chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with both rear
defroster and heated mirrors, the same button will activate both.
13. B.
Heated mirrors (if equipped):Press to activate/deactivate.
This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors.
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH
HEATED AND COOLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
Temperature conversion:To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
1.
+Fan speed control:Press to increase the fan speed.
2.Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents and de-mister 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.
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DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED
AND COOLED SEATS (NAVIGATION BASED–IF EQUIPPED)
Temperature conversion:To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
1.CLIMATE:Press to control the climate control system through the
touch display screen. SeeTouchscreen functionslater in this section.
2.
RRear defroster (if equipped):Press to activate/deactivate the
rear window defroster. Refer toRear window defrosterlater in this
chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with both rear
defroster and heated mirrors, the same button will activate both.
Heated mirrors (if equipped):Press to activate/deactivate.
This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors.
3.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated
air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C engages
automatically in MAX A/C,
(defrost) and(floor/defrost).
4.Passenger temperature:Press to activate separate passenger
temperature control to increase/decrease the air temperature on the
passenger side of the vehicle.
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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.
TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTIONS
Temperature conversion:To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Temperature:Press the up and down arrows on the left side of the
screen to increase/decrease the airflow temperature for the driver side of
the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature
when dual zone operation is disengaged. Press the up and down arrows
on the right side of the screen to increase/decrease the airflow
temperature for the passenger side of the vehicle.
•
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
•
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents,
rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents.
•
:Distributes air through the floor vents, rear seat floor vents.
•
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister
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 on the main bezel.
Fan Speed:Press to decrease/increase the fan speed.
Dual:Press to activate/deactivate separate driver and passenger
temperature controls.
Max A/C:Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents
to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical
and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors
from entering the vehicle. Press MAX A/C again for normal operation.
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