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Budget + Avg: The white pointers on the outside of the budget gauge
indicate your average watt hours per mi (km) since you last charged
your vehicle. Immediately after charging the white pointers will start
out at the top of the gauge, as you begin driving they will reflect your
average energy use.
Note:Trip data cannot be reset in MyView. You must reset Trip data
fromthemainTrip1&2screens.
Trip1&2
Use the arrow buttons to choose between the following.
Trip1&2 Standard Enhanced Budget text
Trip distance x x x
Elapsed trip time x x x
XXX Wh/mi (km)
– Energy used
per unit of
distancex
XX.X kWh
–Energy usedx
Budget Text x
Total Odometer. x x x
Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed trip information.
•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.
•XXX Wh/mi (km) — shows the average Energy (watt-hours) used per
unit of distance for a given trip
•XX.X kWh — shows the total Energy (kilowatt-hours) used for a given
trip.
•Budget Text — Shows the distance to your next charge point and the
surplus distance available, or your budget and status if you didn’t
identify a charge point through the navigation system.
•Total Odometer — Displays the total distance the vehicle has traveled.
This value can not be reset.
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INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note:Depending on the vehicle options equipped with your vehicle, not
all of the messages will display or be available. Certain messages may be
abbreviated or shortened depending upon which cluster type you have.
Press the OK button to
acknowledge and remove some
messages from the information
display. Other messages will be
removed automatically after a short
time. Certain messages need to be
confirmed before you can access
the menus.
Some messages will be supplemented by a system specific symbol with a
message indicator.
AdvanceTrac Message Action / Description
Service AdvanceTrac Displayed when the system has
detected a condition that requires
service. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Alarm Message Action / Description
To Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle Displayed when unauthorized
entry into the vehicle has
occurred. Turn the ignition on to
stop the alarm.
Brake System Message Action / Description
Brake Fluid Level LOW Indicates the brake fluid level is
low and the brake system should
be inspected immediately.
Check Brake System Displayed when the brake system
needs servicing. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
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Charging and Electrical System
MessageAction / Description
Budget Set for xx mi (km) Displays when your budget is reset
because you have reached your
charge point destination, or you no
longer have a charge point
destination identified through your
vehicle navigation system. Your
budget is set for the current
vehicle range estimate.
Doors Message Action / Description
X Door Ajar Displays when the door listed is
not completely closed.
Liftgate Ajar Displays when the luggage
compartment is not completely
closed.
Hill Start Assist Message Action / Description
Hill start assist not available Displays when hill start assist is
not available. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Keyless Vehicle / Immobilizer
MessageAction / Description
Starting System Fault This message is displayed when
there is a problem with your
vehicle’s starting system. See your
authorized dealer for service.
Steering malfunction Service now Contact your authorized dealer.
Steering malfunction Stop safely Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Contact your authorized dealer.
Key Inside Vehicle Displays to remind you that the
key is in the luggage compartment.
Refer toPush button start system
in theDrivingchapter for more
information.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The powertrain control system meets all Canadian interference-causing
equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field
or radio noise.
KEYLESS STARTING
Note:The keyless starting system may not function if the key is close to
metal objects or electronic devices such as cellular phones.
Note:A valid key must be located inside your vehicle to switch the
ignition on and start the vehicle.
Note:When locking your vehicle, any remote controls left inside the
vehicle may become disabled. A message may appear in the information
display indicating that there is no key detected if you try to start the
vehicle. Press the unlock button on the remote control to enable it, and
then start the vehicle.
Ignition Modes
Off:Turns the ignition off.
•Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button once
when the ignition is in the on mode, or when the vehicle is on but
not moving.
On:All electrical circuits are operational. Warning lamps and indicators
are illuminated.
•Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button once
from off mode.
Start:Starts the vehicle.
•Press the brake pedal, and then press the button for a couple
seconds. The green Ready to Drive indicator light appears in the
instrument cluster when the vehicle is ready for driving.
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STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Before starting the vehicle, check the following:
•Make sure all occupants have fastened their safety belts.
•Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
•Make sure the parking brake is on.
•Move the transmission selector lever to positionP.
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Press the button.
The system does not function if:
•The key frequencies are jammed.
•The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, do the following:
1. Hold the key next to the cap on
the steering column as shown.
2. With the key in this position,
press the brake pedal, then the
button to switch the ignition on
and start your vehicle.
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you to restart the vehicle within
10 seconds of switching it off, even if a valid key is not present.
Within 10 seconds of switching the vehicle off, press the brake pedal and
press the button. After 10 seconds have expired, you can no longer start
the vehicle without the key present inside your vehicle.
Once the vehicle has started, it remains running until you press the
button, even if the system does not detect a valid key. If you open and
close a door while the vehicle is running, the system searches for a valid
key. You cannot start the vehicle if the system does not detect a valid
key within 10 seconds.
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Stopping the Electric Vehicle’s Motor When the Vehicle Is
Stationary
1. Move the transmission selector lever to positionP.
2. Press the button once.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Note:This switches off the ignition, all electrical circuits, warning lamps
and indicators.
Stopping the Electric Vehicle’s Motor When the Vehicle Is Moving
WARNING:Switching off the vehicle when it is still moving will
result in a loss of brake and steering assistance. The steering
will not lock, but higher effort will be required. When the ignition is
switched off, some electrical circuits, warning lamps and indicators may
also be off.
1. Move the transmission selector lever to positionNand use the brakes
to bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
2. When your vehicle has stopped, move the transmission selector lever
to positionP.
3. Switch the ignition off by pressing and holding the button for one
second, or pressing it three times within two seconds.
4. Apply the parking brake.
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SINGLE-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING:Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
the gearshift lever is latched in P (Park).
The single-speed transmission is built specifically to handle the high RPM
range that comes with an all-electric motor.
P (Park)
Note:The vehicle can only be
started in P (Park).
This position locks the transmission
and prevents the front wheels from
turning.
To put your vehicle in gear:
•Press the brake pedal.
•Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear.
To put your vehicle in P (Park):
•Come to a complete stop.
•Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park).
R (Reverse)
With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.
D (Drive)
The normal driving position for your vehicle. The transmission operates
in a single gear built specifically to handle the high RPM range that
comes with an all-electric motor.
L (Low)
•Provides maximum motor braking.
•Is not intended for use under extended or normal driving conditions
and results in less miles per charge.
•The transmission may be shifted into L (Low) at any vehicle speed.
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4. Apply the brake pedal. Using a screwdriver (or similar tool), press and
hold the white brake shift interlock lever forward while pulling the
gearshift lever out of the P (Park) position and into the N (Neutral)
position.
5. Reinstall the console side panel and attach the fastener.
6. Reinstall the access cover.
7. Apply the brake pedal, start the vehicle and release the parking brake.
See your authorized dealer as soon as possible if this procedure
is used.
WARNING:Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the
brake lamps are working.
WARNING:When doing this procedure, you will be taking
the vehicle out of park which means the vehicle can roll freely.
To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always fully set the parking
brake prior to doing this procedure. Use wheel chocks if appropriate.
WARNING:If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake
warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. See your authorized dealer.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
Note:Do not rock the vehicle if the motor is not at normal operating
temperature or damage to the transmission may occur.
Note:Excessive rocking of the vehicle may eventually cause a loss of
power as the powertrain protects against overheating or damage.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out by
shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a
steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
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