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Lighting control .......................................89
Autolamps ...........................................90
Instrument lighting dimmer ...............................91
Headlamp exit delay ....................................91
Daytime running lamps ..................................92
Automatic high beam control .............................92
Directionindicators ....................................94
Interior lamps ........................................95
Windows and Mirrors 96
Power windows .......................................96
Exteriormirrors.......................................98
Interior mirrors ......................................100
Sun visors ..........................................100
Sunshade ...........................................101
Moonroof ...........................................102
Instrument Cluster 103
Gauges .............................................103
Warning lamps and indicators ............................105
Audible warnings and indicators ..........................109
Information Displays 110
Controls............................................110
Trip computer .......................................114
Information messages ..................................121
Climate Control 130
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................130
Dual automatic temperature control ........................131
Rear window defroster .................................139
Cabin air filter .......................................140
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LIGHTING CONTROLA. Off
B. Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and tail
lamps
C. Headlamps
High Beams •Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate.
• Push the lever toward the
instrument panel again or pull
the lever towards you to
deactivate.
Headlamp Flasher •Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
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DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not
provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
The system turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
• the ignition must be in the on position and
• the lighting control is in the off, autolamp, or parking lamp position
and
• the transmission is not in PARK.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
The system will automatically turn on your high beams if it is dark
enough and no other traffic is present. When it detects an approaching
vehicle’s headlights, a preceding vehicle’s tail lamps or street lighting, the
system will turn off the high beams (low beams remain on) before they
distract other drivers.
Note: If it appears that automatic control of the high beams is not
functioning properly, check the windshield in front of the camera for
blockage. A clear view of the road is required for proper system
operation. Any windshield damage in the area of the camera field-of-view
should be repaired.
Note: If a blockage is detected (e.g. bird dropping, bug splatter, snow, or
ice) and no changes are observed, the system will go into low beam
mode until the blockage is cleared. A message may also appear in the
instrument cluster display noting the front camera is blocked.
Note: Typical road dust, dirt and water spots will not affect the
automatic high beam system’s performance. However, in cold or
inclement weather conditions, the automatic high beam system’s
availability may be decreased. If the driver wants to change the beam
state independently of the system, the driver may turn the high beams
on or off using the multifunction switch stalk. Automatic control will
resume when conditions are correct.
Note: Modification of the vehicle ride height (e.g. using much larger
tires) may degrade feature performance.
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A camera sensor is centrally mounted behind the windshield of the
vehicle, and monitors the conditions to decide when to switch the high
beams off and on.
Once the system is active the high beams will switch on if:
•The ambient light level is low enough that high beams are needed.
• There is no traffic in front of the vehicle.
• Vehicle speed is greater than 32 mph (52 km/h).
• Severe weather is not detected.
The high beams will switch off if:
• An approaching vehicle’s headlights or a preceding vehicle’s tail lamps
are detected.
• The vehicle speed falls below 27 mph (44 km/h).
• The ambient light level is high enough that high beams are not
needed.
• Severe rain, snow or fog is detected.
• The camera is blocked.
Activating the system
Switch the system on within the information display. See Information
displays.
Turn the lighting control to the
autolamps position.
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Manually overriding the systemWhen the automatic control has
activated high beams, pushing or
pulling the stalk will provide a
temporary override to low beam.
To permanently deactivate the system use the information display menu
or turn the lighting control switch from autolamps to headlamps.
DIRECTION INDICATORS •To operate the left direction
indicator, push the lever down
until it stops.
• To operate the right direction
indicator, push the lever up until
it stops.
Note: Tap the lever up or down to make the direction indicators flash
only three times to indicate a lane change.
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Grade assist (if equipped) (RTT)Illuminates when grade assist is turned on.
Heads up display (if equipped) A red beam of lights will illuminate on the windshield in certain
instances when using adaptive cruise control and/or the
collision warning system. It will also illuminate momentarily
when you start your vehicle to make sure the display works.
High beams
Illuminates when the high-beam headlamps are on.
Low fuel (RTT) Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty.
Low tire pressure warning Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the light remains
on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be
checked. When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will
illuminate for 3 seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does
not turn on or begins to flash, contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Low washer fluid (RTT)
Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.
Park lamps Illuminates when the park lamps are on.
Powertrain malfunction/reduced power (RTT) Illuminates when a powertrain or an AWD fault has been
detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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Settings
Convenience Auto Engine Off — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled
Auto Highbeam — check enabled (default) / uncheck
disabled
Autolamp Delay Off or number of seconds
Compass Display — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled
DTE Calculation Normal or Towing
Easy Entry/Exit — check enabled (default) /
uncheck disabled
Locks Autolock — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled
Autounlock — check enabled
(default) / uncheck disabled
Remote Unlock All Doors orDriver First
Oil life Reset Set XXX% — Hold OK to Reset
Remote Start Climate Control Auto or Last Setting
Seats and Wheel
or Front Seats Automatic or
Off
Duration (5, 10 or 15 minutes)
System — check enabled
(default) / uncheck disabled
Windows Remote Open or Close
Wipers Courtesy Wipe — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled
Rain Sensing — check enabled
(default) / uncheck disabled
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Settings
Vehicle Auto Engine Off — check enabled / uncheck disabled DTE Calculation Normal / Towing
Easy Entry/Exit — check enabled / uncheck disabled
Lighting Auto highbeam — check enabled(default) / uncheck disabled
Autolamp Delay Off or number ofseconds
Locks Autolock — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled
Autounlock — check enabled
(default) / uncheck disabled
Remote
UnlockingAll doors /
Driver’s door
Oil Life Reset Set to XXX % — Hold OK to Reset
Remote Start Climate Control
(using this
feature allows
you to select
different climate
control modes
when the vehicle
is started using
the remote start
feature)
Auto / Last
Setting
Seats & Wheel or
Front Seats Auto / Off
Duration 5/10
/15 minutes
System — check enabled (default)
/ uncheck disabled
Windows Remote Open or Close
Wipers Courtesy Wipe — check enabled
(default) / uncheck disabled
Rain Sensing — check enabled
(default) / uncheck disabled
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