
Note:
Your vehicle keys came with a
security label that provides important key
cut information. Keep the label in a safe
place for future reference.
Programming a New Remote
Control
To program an additional remote control
See Security (page 64).
Changing the Remote Control
Battery
The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent. Make sure that you dispose of
old batteries in an
environmentally friendly way.
Seek advice from your local authority
about recycling old batteries.
1. Remove the key blade from the transmitter. 2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden
behind the key blade head to remove
the battery cover. 3. Remove the old battery.
4. Insert a new battery with the + facing
downward. Press the battery down to
make sure it is fully in the housing.
5. Reinstall the battery housing cover onto the transmitter and install the key
blade.
Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.
Note: Replacing the battery does not delete
the transmitter from your vehicle. The
transmitter should operate normally.
Locating Your Vehicle
Press the lock button on the key twice
within three seconds. The horn sounds and
the direction indicators flash. We
recommend you use this method to locate
your vehicle, rather than using the panic
alarm.
The horn sounds twice and the direction
indicators do not flash if:
• Locking was not successful.
• Any door or the liftgate is open.
• The hood is open on vehicles with an
anti-theft alarm or remote start.
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Sounding the Panic Alarm (If Equipped)
Press the button to activate the
alarm. Press the button again or
switch your vehicle on to
deactivate it.
Note: The panic alarm only operates when
your vehicle is switched off.
Remote Start The remote start button is on the
transmitter.
This feature allows you to start your
vehicle from the outside. The transmitter
has an extended operating range.
Vehicles with automatic climate control
can be configured to operate when your
vehicle is remote started. See Automatic
Climate Control (page 100).
Many states and provinces have
restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements regarding
remote start systems.
The remote start system does not work if
any of the following occur:
• Your vehicle is switched on.
• The alarm system activates.
• You turn off the feature.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in park (P).
• Your vehicle battery has no charge.
• The powertrain fault indicator was on
the last time you drove your vehicle.
Remote Starting your Vehicle
Note: You must press each button within
three seconds of each other. If you do not
follow this sequence, your vehicle does not
start remotely, the direction indicators do
not flash twice and the horn does not sound. The label on your transmitter details the
starting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all the
doors.
2. Press the remote start button twice. The direction indicators flash twice.
The horn sounds if the system fails to start,
unless quiet start is on. Quiet start runs the
blower fan at a slower speed to reduce
noise. You can switch the feature on or off
using the information display. See
(page
86).
The power windows do not work during
remote start and the radio does not turn
on automatically.
The parking lamps remain on and your
vehicle runs for 5, 10 or 15 minutes,
depending on the setting.
Note: If you remote start your vehicle with
an intelligent access transmitter, you must
press the
START STOP button on the
instrument panel once while applying the
brake pedal before driving your vehicle.
Extending the Remote Start Running
Time
To extend the remote start running time
duration of your vehicle during remote
start, repeat steps 1 and 2 while your
vehicle is running. For example, if your
vehicle had been running from the first
remote start for 5 minutes, your vehicle
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Opening the Liftgate
Press twice within three seconds
to unlatch the liftgate.
Make sure to close and latch the liftgate
before driving your vehicle. An unlatched
liftgate may cause objects to fall out or
block your view.
Closing the Liftgate
The liftgate will not fully close if an
intelligent access key is located inside the
luggage compartment with the doors
locked.
Note: If a second passive key is located
within the liftgate detection range, the
liftgate can be fully closed.
Activating Intelligent Access (If
Equipped)
The system will not function if:
• Your vehicle battery has no charge.
• The intelligent access key battery has
no charge.
• The intelligent access key frequencies
are jammed.
Note: If the system does not function, use
the key blade to lock and unlock your
vehicle.
See Keys and Remote Controls
(page 46).
The system allows you to unlock, operate
and lock your vehicle without using a key
or remote control. You must have the intelligent access key
within
4.9 ft (1.5 m) of your vehicle.
Note: The system may not function if the
passive key is close to metal objects or
electronic devices, for example keys or a cell
phone.
At a Door
Pull an exterior door handle to unlock and
open the door. Do not touch the lock
sensor on the front of the handle. The locking sensors are on the front door
handles.
Touch the locking area on the front of the
door handle to lock your vehicle. There will
be a brief delay before you can unlock your
vehicle again.
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Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps, dome
lamps or headlamps on, the battery saver
will turn them off 10 minutes after you
switch your vehicle off.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for
Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)
If you leave your vehicle switched on and
the electric motor is not running, the
battery saver will turn the power off when
it detects a certain amount of battery
drain, or after 45 minutes have elapsed.
Opening the Liftgate
With the Remote Control
Press twice within three seconds
to unlatch the liftgate.
From Outside Your Vehicle Press the release button above the license
plate to unlatch the liftgate. Your vehicle
must be unlocked or have an intelligent
access transmitter within 4.9 ft (1.5 m) of
the liftgate. MANUAL LIFTGATE WARNING
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a crash, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride
in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and safety belts. Make
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and properly using a safety belt. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death. Note:
Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example a
bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.
Opening the Liftgate
Manually Press the release button above the license
plate to unlatch the liftgate.
With the Remote Control
Press the button twice within
three seconds.
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State of Charge - The state of charge
for the high voltage battery is shown
as a colored fill. The fill color is
normally blue. When a low battery
condition is reached the fill turns
amber. When the battery is depleted
the fill turns red. See the Information
Messages section for details on
associated Low Battery and Depleted
Battery warnings.
• Distance to Empty - The Range
Estimate in the Battery Gauge is
personalized to your key. This is the
estimated distance your vehicle can
travel before needing a recharge. The
Range Estimate is based on your
typical energy usage while driving. This
includes your Drive Habits as well as
your use of accessories such as Climate
Control. Your Range Estimate may
change immediately when you change
your Climate Control settings.
• Regen Display - A circular arrow
symbol appears in the center of the
Battery Gauge when energy is being
recaptured through the regenerative
braking system.
Brake Coach Display
The Brake Coach appears after your
vehicle has come to a stop. It coaches you
to brake in a manner which maximizes the
amount of energy returned through the
regenerative braking system. The percent
displayed is an indication of the
regenerative braking efficiency with 100%
representing the maximum amount of
energy recovery. If desired, this feature can
be disabled in the Display section of the
Settings menu. Trip Summary and Lifetime Summary
These summaries display after switching
off your vehicle. The Trip Summary
appears first, followed by the Lifetime
Summary. You can toggle between these
displays using the up and down arrow keys
on the left hand steering wheel controls.
Trip Summary data is from the last power
cycle, while Lifetime Summary data is
cumulative from the last Lifetime
Summary reset done through the Settings
menu in the information display.
Trip Summary:
•
Distance - The total distance traveled,
and regen distance are displayed.
Regen distance is the estimated range
gained from energy recaptured through
regenerative braking.
• Energy Used - The total kilowatt hours
and average watt hours per unit of
distance are displayed. The average
watt hours per mi (km) will be shown
in blue if less than (better than) the
lifetime average watt hours per mi
(km).
• Brake Score - The percentage of
braking energy recaptured and returned
to the high voltage battery through
regenerative braking. The brake score
will be shown in blue if greater than
(better than) the lifetime brake score.
Lifetime Summary:
• Distance - The total regen distance,
which is the estimated range gained
from energy recaptured through
regenerative braking.
• Energy Used - The average watt hours
per mi (km).
• Brake Score - The average percentage
of braking energy recaptured and
returned to the high voltage battery
through regenerative braking.
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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.
AdvanceTrac® Action
Message
The system has detected a condition that requires service.Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Service AdvanceTrac
Alarm Action
Message
Alarm triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 64).
Vehicle Alarm To Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle.
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage) Action
Message
Your vehicle needs confirmation it is unplugged before
allowing to power on. You must make sure your vehicle is
unplugged and you respond to the message prompt before
powering on your vehicle.
Vehicle Plugged In ? Yes
No
Your vehicle is ready to drive.
Ready to Drive
Your vehicle detects it is still plugged in and you attempt to
start it.
Unplug Prior to Starting
Vehicle
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and power it
off. Contact an authorized dealer.
Elec system overvoltage
Stop safely
Warning of a low 12–volt battery condition. Turn off all
unneeded electrical accessories. Contact an authorized dealer.
Battery low See manual
The estimated range is 10 mi (16 km) or 15 mi (24 km) for
MyKey. Your vehicle needs to be charged soon.
Low Battery
The estimated range is 10 mi (16 km) or 15 mi (24 km) for
MyKey and the climate system is in use. Turn off unneeded
climate system operation to increase your vehicle range.
Low Battery Reduce
Climate use for more range
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STARTING THE ELECTRIC
MOTOR
Keyless Starting
Note:
The system may not function if the
passive key is close to metal objects or
electronic devices, for example keys or a cell
phone.
Note: A valid passive key must be located
inside your vehicle to switch the ignition on
and start your vehicle.
Note: Passive keys left inside your vehicle
when locked are disabled. A message may
appear in the information display indicating
that there is no key detected when you try
to start your vehicle. Press the unlock
button on the remote control to enable it,
and then start your vehicle.
Ignition Modes The keyless starting system has three
modes:
•
Off: Turns the ignition off. Without
applying the brake pedal, press and
release the power 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 and the warning lamps and
indicators illuminate. Without applying
the brake pedal, press and release the
power button once from off mode.
• Start:
Starts your vehicle. Press the
brake pedal, and then press the power
button for a couple of seconds. The
green ready to drive indicator lamp
illuminates in the instrument cluster
when your vehicle is ready to drive.
Starting Your Vehicle
Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
• Make sure all the occupants have
fastened their safety belts.
• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Make sure the gearshift lever is in park
(P).
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the power button.
Note: You will not hear any engine noise.
The system does not function if:
• The passive key frequencies are
jammed.
• The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start your vehicle,
follow the steps below.
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Charge Port
The charge port is located between the
front left-hand side door and the front
left-hand side wheel well. Press the
indentation on the charge port door to
open and close it.
Note:
Do not force the charge port door
open or closed. Forcing the door open or
closed damages the charge port.
You can modify the light ring illumination
settings. The light ring located around the
charge port indicates the charge status of
the high voltage battery in your vehicle.
Divided into four quadrants, the charge
port light ring displays the state of charge
in 25 percent increments.
You can press the unlock button on your
key fob to view the charge status of your
vehicle. Based on which quadrants light,
you can determine the current state of
charge. If the charge is below 25 percent,
the light ring does not light. Do not forget
to press the lock button on your key fob to
re-lock your vehicle.
The light ring also displays the current
state of charge when opening the doors. The cord acknowledgment feature
activates when you initiate a charge cycle.
The four light quadrants each individually
flash in a clockwise motion, starting with
the top right-hand side light and ending
with the top left-hand side, two times
confirming that the system detects the
charging coupler.
Charging
Note:
Your vehicle must be in park (P) to
charge.
To charge your high voltage battery:
1. Put your vehicle in park (P) and switch
off your vehicle.
2. Press the indentation on the charge port door to open it.
3. Plug the charging coupler into the charge port on your vehicle. Make sure
the button clicks confirming you have
completely engaged the coupler. 4. Verify that the cord acknowledgment
feature activates. The cord
acknowledgment feature activates
when you initiate a charge cycle.
5. If using a 240 volt charging station, follow the instructions on the charge
station to begin the charging process.
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