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Menu
You can access the menus using the information display control.
Note:Some options may appear slightly different or not at all if the
items are optional.
†Trip1/2
Trip Odometer
Trip Time
Fuel Used
Compass (located in lower line of display).Note:this will also display in
other menus.
Total Odometer (located in lower line of display).Note:this will also
display in other menus.
†SeeTrip and fuel economy computerlater in this section for more
information.
Fuel Economy
Distance to E
Inst Fuel Econ
Average Fuel
Compass (located in lower line of display).Note:this will also display in
other menus.
Total Odometer (located in lower line of display).Note:this will also
display in other menus.
†SeeTrip and fuel economy computerlater in this section for more
information.
Information
Intelligent AWD — Displays power distribution between the front and rear
wheels. More power to either front or rear wheels will be displayed by
more area filled in.
MyKeyDistance (if key is programmed) — Distance traveled when a
programmed key is in use.
MyKeyInformation — Number of MyKeys and admin keys programmed)
Coolant Temp. — The engine coolant indicator will change colors
indicating: blue for cool, gray for normal and red for hot. If the engine
coolant temperature exceeds the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.
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Settings
Driver Assist Traction Control
Blind Spot
Collision
WarningSensitivity High, Normal or
Low
Chimes (not selectable if using a
MyKey)
Warning (not selectable if using a
MyKey)
Cross Traffic
Cruise Control Adaptive or Normal
Rear Park Aid
Trailer Sway
Display Language Select your applicable language
Units Distance Miles and
Gallons or km/L
or L/100km
Temperature Fahrenheit (°F)
or Celsius (°C)
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Settings
Convenience Auto Highbeam
Autolamp Delay Off or number of seconds
Compass Display
Calibrate (if
equipped)HoldOKto
Calibrate
Zone (1–15)
DTE Calculation Normal or Towing
Easy Entry/Exit
Locks Autolock
Autounlock
Remote Unlock All Doors or
Driver First
Oil life Reset Set XXX%
Power Liftgate Switch Enabled or Disabled
Remote Start Climate Control Heater – A/C /
Auto or Last
Setting
Heated Wheel /
AutoorOff
Front Defrost /
AutoorOff
Rear Defrost /
AutoorOff
Driver Seat /
AutoorOff
Passenger Seat /
AutoorOff
Duration (5, 10 or
15 minutes)
Quiet Start
System
Windows Remote Open
Wipers Courtesy Wipe
Rain Sensing
ReverseWiper
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Settings
MyKey Create MyKey Hold OK to Create MyKey
911 Assist Always On or User Selectable
Traction Control Always On or User Selectable
Max Speed 80 MPH (130 km/h) or Off
Speed Minder 45 mph (75 km/h), 55 mph
(90 km/h), 65 mph (105 km/h) or
Off
Volume Limiter
Clear MyKeys Hold OK to Clear MyKeys
System Reset Hold OK to Reset to Factory Default
System Check
All active warnings will display first if applicable. The system check
menu may appear different based upon equipment options and current
vehicle status. Use the up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the list.
TRIP AND FUEL ECONOMY COMPUTER
Resetting the Trip Computer
Press and hold OK on the current screen to reset the respective trip,
distance, time and fuel information.
Odometer
Registers the total accumulated distance for the lifetime of the vehicle.
This value cannot be reset.
Trip Odometer
Registers the distance of individual journeys.
Total Time
Registers the total time of a trip.
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Fuel Used
Shows the amount of fuel used for a given trip.
Distance to E
Indicates the approximate distance the vehicle will travel on the fuel
remaining in the tank. Changes in driving pattern may cause the value to
vary.
Inst Fuel Econ
Shows instantaneous fuel usage.
Average Fuel
Indicates the average fuel consumption since the function was last reset.
Compass (If Equipped)
Displays the vehicle’s heading direction.
To calibrate the compass: Enter the compass menu and select Calibrate.
Follow the prompts.
To set the compass zone: Enter the compass menu and select Set. Follow
the prompts. See the diagram below to determine your magnetic zone.
Determine which magnetic zone you
are in for your geographic location
by referring to the zone map.
Information messages
SeeInformation messageslater in this chapter for more information.
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Information Display Controls (Type 2)
•Press the up and down arrow
buttons to scroll through and
highlight the options within a
menu.
•Press the right arrow button to
enter a sub-menu.
•Press the left arrow button to
exit a menu.
•Press the OK button to choose
and confirm a setting/messages.
Main menu
From the main menu bar on the left side of the information display, you
can choose from the following categories:
Display Mode
Trip1&2
Fuel Economy
Settings
Information
Scroll up/down to highlight one of the categories, then press the right
arrow key or OK to enter into that category. Press the left arrow key as
needed to exit back to the main menu.
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Display Mode
Use the up/down arrow buttons to choose between the
following display options.
Display mode †Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 †Option 4
XXX mi (km) to empty X
Fuel gaugeXXXX
Bar tachometer X X
Round tachometer X X
Engine coolant temp
gaugeX
Total odometer (lower
left corner)XXXX
†Vehicles with Intelligent AWD only. You can choose to have only the
fuel gauge show in this mode. Refer toDisplay>Gauge Display
found in the table under theSettingssection later in this chapter.
Regardless of display mode chosen, when SelectShift Automatic™
transmission (SST) is activated, the cluster will change to the round
tachometer if not already selected. After the round tachometer
displays, other display modes with the bar tachometer can also be
chosen.
•XXX mi (km) to empty: Shows approximate fuel level before the fuel
tank reaches empty. The value is dynamic and can change (raise or
lower) depending on driving style.
•Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel
tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or
on a grade. When the fuel level becomes low, the level indicator will
change to amber. When the fuel level becomes critically low, the level
indicator will change to red.
Note:When a MyKeyis in use, low fuel warnings will display earlier.
The fuel icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel
filler door is located.
•Bar/Round tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per
minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top
of the scale may damage the engine. During SelectShift Automatic™
transmission (SST) use, the currently selected gear will appear in the
display.
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•Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating temperature, the level indicator will
be in the normal range. If the engine coolant temperature exceeds the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off
the engine and let the engine cool.
•Intelligent AWD (if equipped): displays power distribution between the
front and rear wheels. More power to either front or rear wheels will
be displayed by more area filled in.
Trip1&2
Choose between the standard or enhanced trip display.
Trip1&2 Standard display†Enhanced
display
Trip distance X X
Elapsed trip time X X
Average fuel economy X
Estimated amount of fuel consumed X
Total odometer (lower left corner)
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.
†When the vehicle is in P (Park), the enhanced display is always shown
regardless of setting.
•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.
•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.
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