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Press SEL to save it. Presspwhile
Set End Speed is highlighted then
use
worxto enter the end speed.
Press SEL to save it. After the start
and end speeds have been entered,
press
oto set the Sport display to
the set speeds and the performance
timer is ready to use. On the next
acceleration, the performance time
will record the time. To reset the
timer, highlight Reset on the
performance timer menu and press
SEL. This display is available in the
Performance app on the uplevel
cluster.
Lap Timer (Base Cluster) : Use to
start, stop, or reset the lap timer.
A stopwatch icon will be displayed
when the lap timer is active. Press
SEL while the Lap Timer page is
active to start the timer. If the lamp
timer is active, pressing SEL on any
page will stop the current lap timer
and start a new lap. Also, pressing
and holding SEL on any page will
stop the lap timer. This display is
available in the Performance app on
the uplevel cluster. G-Force (Base Cluster) :
Gives the
driver an indication of the vehicle
performance in cornering. The
G-force is displayed in the center of
the DIC as a numerical value. This
display is available in the
Performance app on the uplevel
cluster.
Transmission Fluid Temperature
(Base Cluster) : Shows the
temperature of the transmission fluid
in either degrees Celsius (°C) or
degrees Fahrenheit (°F). This
display is available in the
Performance app on the uplevel
cluster.
Blank : Shows no information.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
{Warning
If the HUD image is too bright or
too high in your field of view, it
may take you more time to see
things you need to see when it is
dark outside. Be sure to keep the
HUD image dim and placed low in
your field of view. If equipped with HUD, some
information concerning the
operation of the vehicle is projected
onto the windshield.
The HUD information appears as an
image focused out toward the front
of the vehicle.
Caution
If you try to use the HUD image
as a parking aid, you may
misjudge the distance and
damage your vehicle. Do not use
the HUD image as a parking aid.
The HUD information can be
displayed in various languages. The
speedometer reading and other
numerical values can be displayed
in either English or metric units.
The language of the HUD
information displayed can be
changed. The speedometer reading
and other numerical values can be
displayed in either English or metric
units.
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The language selection is changed
through the radio and the units of
measurement is changed through
the instrument cluster. SeeVehicle
Personalization 0140 and“Options”
under Instrument Cluster 0106.
HUD Display on the Vehicle
Windshield
The HUD may display different
alerts and information for vehicles
equipped with these features:
. Speedometer
. Tachometer
. Transmission Positions
. Manual Paddle Shift Gear
Indicator (If Equipped)
These displays on the HUD are
for use when using the manual
paddle shift controls to shift the
transmission. See “Tap Shift”
under Manual Mode 0218. .
Shift Lights
These lights are used for
performance driving to indicate
that the vehicle's best
performance level has been
reached to shift the transmission
into the next higher gear.
. G-Force Gauge
. Audio Information
. Upcoming Maneuver from
OnBoard Navigation
. Incoming Call
The HUD control is to the left of the
steering wheel. To adjust the HUD image:
1. Adjust the driver seat.
2. Start the engine.
3. Use the following settings to adjust the HUD.
$:Press down or lift up to center
the HUD image. The HUD image
can only be adjusted up and down,
not side to side.
!: Press to select the display
view. Each press will change the
display view.
D: Lift up and hold to brighten
the display. Press down and hold to
dim the display. Hold down to turn
the display off.
The HUD image will automatically
dim and brighten to compensate for
outside lighting. The HUD
brightness control can also be
adjusted as needed.
The HUD image can temporarily
light up depending on the angle and
position of the sunlight on the HUD
display. This is normal.
Polarized sunglasses could make
the HUD image harder to see.
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There are four views in the HUD.
Some vehicle information and
vehicle messages or alerts may be
displayed in any view.
English
Metric
Speed View : This display gives the
speedometer reading, turn signal
indication, transmission positions
(for automatic transmission vehicles
only), and speed alert.
English
Metric
Audio/Phone View : This displays
the speed view along with audio/
phone information. The current radio
station, media type, and incoming
calls may be displayed.
All HUD views may briefly display
audio information when the driver
uses the steering wheel controls to
adjust the audio settings appearing
in the instrument cluster.
Incoming phone calls appearing in
the instrument cluster may also
display in any HUD view.
English
Metric
Navigation View : This displays the
speed view along with Turn-by-Turn
Navigation information. When
navigation routing is not active, the
compass heading is displayed.
English
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Performance View : This display
gives the speedometer reading, rpm
reading, transmission positions (for
automatic transmission vehicles
only), Shift Timing Light Position,
and lateral acceleration (G)
indicators. The radio, CD,
navigation, and phone information
do not appear in Performance view.
The shift timing lights at the top of
the display will appear with
increases in engine rpm. The rows
of lights get closer together as the
shift point gets closer. Shift the
transmission before the lights come
together in the display. Shift
immediately if the lights are flashing.
See Manual Mode 0218 orManual
Transmission 0221 All formats, except the Performance
View, will show Turn-by-Turn
Navigation information and provide
details about the next driving
maneuver to be made.Care of the HUD
Clean the inside of the windshield
as needed to remove any dirt or film
that could reduce the sharpness or
clarity of the HUD image.
Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth
sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe
the lens gently, then dry it.
HUD Troubleshooting
Check that:
.
Nothing Is covering the
HUD lens.
. HUD brightness is not too dim or
too bright.
. HUD is adjusted to the proper
height. .
Polarized sunglasses are
not worn.
. Windshield and HUD lens are
clean.
If the HUD image is not correct,
contact your dealer.
The windshield is part of the HUD
system. See Windshield
Replacement 0274.
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Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC
indicate the status of the vehicle or
some action that may be needed to
correct a condition. Multiple
messages may display one after the
other.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be
acknowledged and cleared by
pressing SEL. The messages that
require immediate action cannot be
cleared until that action is
performed. All messages should be
taken seriously and clearing the
messages does not correct the
problem.
The following are some of the
vehicle messages that may be
displayed depending on the vehicle
content.
Battery Voltage and
Charging Messages
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the
vehicle has detected that the battery
voltage is dropping beyond a
reasonable point. The battery saver
system starts reducing features of
the vehicle that may be noticed. At
the point that features are disabled,
this message displays. Turn off
unnecessary accessories to allow
the battery to recharge.
LOW BATTERY
This message is displayed when the
battery voltage is low. SeeBattery -
North America 0271.
SERVICE BATTERY
CHARGING SYSTEM
This message is displayed when
there is a fault in the battery
charging system. Take the vehicle to
your dealer for service.
Brake System Messages
BRAKE FLUID LOW
This message is displayed when the
brake fluid level is low. See Brake
Fluid 0270.
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
This message is displayed if the
Electric Parking Brake is on while
the vehicle is in motion. See Electric
Parking Brake 0224.
SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST
This message may be displayed
when there is a problem with the
brake boost assist system. When
this message is displayed, the brake
boost assist motor might be heard
operating and you might notice
pulsation in the brake pedal. This is
normal under these conditions. Take
the vehicle to your dealer for
service.
SERVICE PARKING BRAKE
This message is displayed when
there is a problem with the parking
brake. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
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STEP ON BRAKE TO
RELEASE PARK BRAKE
This message is displayed if you
attempt to release the Electric
Parking Brake without the brake
pedal applied. SeeElectric Parking
Brake 0224.
Compass Messages
Dashes may be displayed if the
vehicle temporarily loses
communication with the Global
Positioning System (GPS).
Convertible Top
Messages
The following messages are for
vehicles with a power
convertible top.
ATTACH TRUNK PARTITION
TO OPERATE TOP
This message displays and a sound
will be heard if the trunk partition is
not in place. Open the hatch/trunk
and make sure the trunk partition is
secure and no objects are on the
trunk partition.
BATTERY VOLTAGE TOO LOW
–TOP DISABLED
This message displays when the
battery voltage is too low to operate
the convertible top.
CLOSE TRUNK TO MOVE TOP
This message displays if the trunk is
open while you are trying to operate
the convertible top. Make sure the
trunk is closed before operating the
convertible top.
FOLDING TOP MOTION
COMPLETE
This message displays when the top
successfully completes an open/
close cycle.
FOLDING TOP NOT SECURE
COMPLETE TOP MOTION
This message occurs if the top is
not secure. Several beeps will
sound. Complete the power open or
power close cycle for the top. If it is
not possible to move the top to a
fully open or fully closed position, make sure that all objects are clear
of the path of the top system
components.
ONLY MANUAL OPERATION
OF TOP POSSIBLE
This message indicates that the
position of the top cannot be fully
determined by the power convertible
top controls. Try moving the top in
the other direction. This message
will also be displayed if a fault is
detected by the convertible top
controls. See
“Manual Movement of
Top” under Convertible Top 047.
REDUCE VEHICLE SPEED TO
OPERATE TOP
This message is displayed when the
vehicle speed exceeds or is
approaching the convertible top
speed cut off.
TEMPERATURE TOO LOW –
TOP DISABLED
This message displays and a sound
will be heard when the power
convertible top switch is pressed
and it is too cold to operate the
power convertible top. Move the
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vehicle to a warmer location and
wait for the vehicle temperature to
rise. This may take several hours
depending on the initial vehicle
temperature and the temperature of
the new location.
TOP NOT SECURE
This message displays when the
power convertible top is not
completely opened or closed. Press
and hold the convertible top switch
until the top is fully opened or
closed. This is indicated by the
FOLDING TOP MOTION
COMPLETE message being
displayed and an audible indicator.
TOP POWERING DOWN
COMPLETE TOP MOTION
This message displays when the
power convertible top can no longer
hold the top in an intermediate
position. Top system components
may move during this time based on
external forces. Keep objects clear
from the normal path of movement
for the top system components.
TOP SYSTEM OVERHEATED,
PLEASE WAIT
This message displays and a sound
will be heard when the power
convertible top switch is pressed
and the power convertible top pump
motor temperature is overheated.
Wait for the power convertible top
pump motor to cool down before
using the power convertible top.
VALET SWITCH ACTIVE–TOP
DISABLED
This message displays when Valet
Mode is active. See “Valet Mode (If
Equipped)” in the infotainment
manual.
Cruise Control Messages
CRUISE SET TO XXX
This message displays when the
cruise control is set and shows the
speed it was set to. See Cruise
Control 0234.
Door Ajar Messages
DOOR OPEN
A door open symbol will display on
the DIC showing which door is
open. If the vehicle has been shifted
out of P (Park), a DOOR OPEN
message will also be displayed.
If the shift lever is in M (Manual
Mode), the DOOR OPEN message
will display if the vehicle starts to
move. Close the door completely.
HOOD OPEN
This message will display along with
a hood open symbol when the hood
is open. Close the hood completely.
TRUNK OPEN
This message will display along with
a symbol when the trunk is open.
Close the trunk completely.
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Engine Cooling System
Messages
A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH
ENGINE TEMP
This message displays when the
engine coolant becomes hotter than
the normal operating temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot
engine, the air conditioning
compressor automatically turns off.
When the coolant temperature
returns to normal, the air
conditioning compressor turns back
on. The vehicle can continue to be
driven.
If this message continues to appear,
have the system repaired by your
dealer as soon as possible to avoid
damage to the engine.
ENGINE OVERHEATING—
IDLE ENGINE
This message displays when the
engine coolant temperature is too
hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to
idle until it cools down.
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the
engine oil needs to be changed.
When you change the engine oil, be
sure to reset the Oil Life System.
See Engine Oil Life System 0259,
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 124, Engine Oil 0257, and
Maintenance Schedule 0329.
ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays when the
engine oil temperature is too hot.
Stop and allow the vehicle to idle
until it cools down.
ENGINE OIL LOW —ADD OIL
On some vehicles, this message
displays when the engine oil level
may be too low. Check the oil level
before filling to the recommended
level. If the oil is not low and this
message remains on, take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
See Engine Oil 0257.
OIL PRESSURE LOW —STOP
ENGINE
This message displays if low oil
pressure levels occur. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible,
turn off the engine, and do not
operate it until the cause of the low
oil pressure has been corrected.
Check the oil as soon as possible
and have the vehicle serviced by
your dealer.
UPSHIFT NOW, ENGINE
PROTECTION ACTIVE
This message indicates the engine
controls have taken action to
prevent an oil starvation condition.
This may reduce the available
engine power, or on automatic
transmission equipped vehicles
force an upshift to a higher gear.
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the
vehicle's engine power is reduced.
Reduced engine power can affect
the vehicle's ability to accelerate.