Engine
•
The engine oil and filter should be
changed prior to storage, as used
engine oil contain contaminates that
may cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days. Run at
fast idle until it reaches normal
operating temperature
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm there are no cooling system
leaks, and fluid is at the recommended
level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary.
Keep connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery, it
may be advisable to disconnect the
battery cables to ensure battery charge
is maintained for quick starting.
Note: If battery cables are disconnected,
it will be necessary to reset memory
features. Brakes
•
Make sure brakes and parking brake
are fully released.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are
covered with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8
meters) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out
of storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage (mice/squirrel nests).
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle 15 feet (4.5 meters) back
and forth to remove rust build-up.
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Power
Motor-to-wheel flow shows the direction of power flow between the wheels
and the electric motor.
A
Electric Motor
represents the hybrid electric motor. The higher the motor
power is, the larger the circle around this node. Any time the vehicle is ready
to be driven, the motor node illuminates.
B
Battery-to-motor flow 1
shows the direction of power flow between the
high-voltage battery and the electric motor. Flow toward the motor indicates
the battery is providing power to accelerate the vehicle (discharging t\
he battery).
Flow toward the battery indicates the electric motor is providing power \
to the
battery (charging the battery).
C
Other 2
includes all power usage from the low voltage accessories such as the
climate control fan, headlights and heated seats. The higher the power u\
sage
is from these accessories, the larger the circle around the node. This node
illuminates anytime the vehicle is on since there is always some low lev\
el power
in use.
D
Climate 2,3
includes the power usage from the high-voltage climate control
components such as the electric A/C compressor. The higher the power usage
is from these components, the larger the circle around this node.
E
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High voltage battery power represents your high-voltage battery. A circle
illuminates around the node when the high-voltage battery is receiving p\
ower
from regenerative braking or engine charging. The higher the power going\
into the high-voltage battery, the larger the circle around this node.
F
Fuel
represents the fuel tank in the vehicle.
G
Fuel-to-engine flow
shows flow from the fuel tank to the engine when the
engine is on and using fuel (there are some cases where the engine is o\
n, but
not using any fuel). When the engine is on, but not using fuel, the eng\
ine node
is active, but the fuel flow path is off. An example of this is when your foot is
off the accelerator pedal and the vehicle is traveling at a high speed.
H
Engine On due to
provides you with the reason(s) the gasoline engine is on.
When the gasoline engine is off, this display does not appear. Engine On due
to
reasons displayed by the system are in a chart following this list.
I
Motor-to-engine flow
shows the direction of power flow between the engine
and the electric motor. The direction indicates if the engine is providing power
to the high-voltage electrical system, or if the high-voltage electrical\
system is
providing power to control or start the engine.
J
Engine power
represents the gasoline engine. It illuminates only when the
gasoline engine is on. The higher the engine power is, the larger the ci\
rcle
around this node.
K
Engine-to-wheels flow
shows the direction of the power flow between the
engine and the wheels.
L
Drive power
represents the power going to the wheels. The higher the wheel
power is, the larger the circle around this node. When the engine is off, drive
power is shown in blue. When the engine is on, drive power is shown in grey.
M
1 The battery-to-motor flow includes battery
power the vehicle is using for acceleration.
It does not include energy the vehicle is
using for accessories (such as air
conditioning, headlights and radio). This
screen displays accessories and climate
usage separately. 2
Accessories
indicates electrical power
demands from your vehicle ’s accessory
systems. Accessories use power but do
not contribute to making the vehicle move.
The power flow displays power usage from
the climate control system and other
accessories separately.
3 The climate control system may determine
A/C is necessary even when you turn it off.
In this case, you may see some climate
power when the A/C is off.
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Engine On due to
The engine is on to warm-up. The vehicle
returns to electric mode when the engine
is warm. This reason may reappear during
a drive or after shutting the vehicle down
for a short period. This is normal operation.
Engine Cold
The engine is on because of the heater
setting. Reduce or turn off the heater
setting to return to electric mode.
Heater Setting
The engine is on because the vehicle
speed exceeds the level for electric mode
operation. Reduce the speed to return to
electric mode.
High Speed
The engine is on when you apply pressure
to the accelerator pedal or when you turn
the speed control on. Reduce pressure on
the accelerator pedal or turn off the speed
control to return to full electric mode.
Acceleration
The engine is on because the vehicle is in
neutral gear. Shift out of neutral gear to
return to electric mode.
Neutral Gear
The engine is on because the vehicle is in
low gear. Shift out of low gear to return to
electric mode.
Low Gear
The engine is on to charge the high-voltage
battery. The vehicle returns to electric
mode once the battery is charged.
Battery Charging
The engine is on to provide increased
powertrain braking when you turn on the
grade assist feature. Turn off the grade
assist feature to return to electric mode.
Grade Assist
The engine is on to optimize vehicle oper-
ation. The vehicle returns to electric mode
when possible.
Normal Operation
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Status
This indicates which mode is active within
the vehicle system.
Hybrid Drive
The electric motor and gasoline engine
are powering vehicle.
Charging HV Battery
The hybrid system is storing power in the
high-voltage battery.
Idle
The vehicle is either at rest, or sharing very
little power between the electric system
parts.
Idle with Charging
The high-voltage battery is receiving
power in order to recharge.
Electric Drive
The vehicle is driving in electric mode (the
power is coming from the electric motor).
The gasoline engine is off in this mode.
INFORMATION SYNC Services
A
Sirius Travel Link
B
AlertsC
Calendar
D
SYNC Applications
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See: Hybrid Electric Vehicle........................152
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch........................................................169
High Voltage Battery................................167
General Information.......................................167
Hill Start Assist...........................................177 Using Hill Start Assist.....................................178
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate......................................................125
Cooling the Interior Quickly.........................126
General Hints...................................................125
Heating the Interior Quickly........................126
Recommended Settings for Cooling ........126
Recommended Settings for Heating.........126
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather........................................................126
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.......................................................175
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.......252
Hybrid Electric Vehicle............................152 ........................................................................\
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In California (U.S. Only)
...........................233
Information Display Control.....................72 Cluster Display Control Features.................72
Information Displays..................................97 General Information.........................................97
Information................................................365 911 Assist..........................................................373
Alerts.................................................................372
Calendar...........................................................373
Sirius Travel Link............................................369
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States
Only).............................................................366
Vehicle Health Report...................................375 Information Messages
.............................109
Active Park.......................................................109
Adaptive Cruise Control...............................
109
AdvanceTrac ™...................................................110
Airbag.................................................................110
Alarm..................................................................110
Automatic Engine Shutdown.........................
111
Battery and Charging System (12 volt)........111
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)...........................................................111
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................112
Collision Warning System..............................112
Doors and Locks..............................................113
Driver Alert........................................................113
Fuel......................................................................113
Hill Start Assist..................................................114
Keys and Intelligent Access..........................114
Lane Keeping System.....................................115
Maintenance.....................................................116
MyKey.................................................................117
Park Aid..............................................................118
Park Brake.........................................................118
Power Steering.................................................119
Remote Start.....................................................119
Seats...................................................................119
Starting System ..............................................120
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
...............120
Traction Control...............................................121
Transmission.....................................................121
Installing Child Seats
..................................16
Child Seats..........................................................16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................16
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).........................................21
Using Tether Straps.........................................23
Instrument Cluster......................................89
Instrument Lighting Dimmer....................78
Interior Lamps
..............................................81
Front Interior Lamp..........................................82
Rear Interior Lamp...........................................82
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