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Note:If you do not have a dedicated circuit,contact a licensed professional electricianfor proper installation.
Make sure that the 120 volt conveniencecord is completely unwound beforecharging. Always plug the cord into the ACoutlet before connecting the chargingcoupler into the charge port on yourvehicle.
120 Volt Convenience Cord
Power.A.
Check outlet.B.
Fault.C.
Vehicle.D.
Note:When the convenience cord is plugged into an outlet, use the following table todetermine your vehicle charge status. If the POWER indicator light is off after plugging inthe convenience cord, use a different outlet.
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B
C
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Charge Port
The charge port is located between thefront left-hand side door and the frontleft-hand side wheel well. Press theindentation on the charge port door toopen and close it.
Note:Do not force the charge port dooropen or closed. Forcing the door open orclosed damages the charge port.
You can modify the light ring illuminationsettings. The light ring located around thecharge port indicates the charge status ofthe high voltage battery in your vehicle.Divided into four quadrants, the chargeport light ring displays the state of chargein 25 percent increments.
You can press the unlock button on yourkey fob to view the charge status of yourvehicle. Based on which quadrants light,you can determine the current state ofcharge. If the charge is below 25 percent,the light ring does not light. Do not forgetto press the lock button on your key fob tore-lock your vehicle.
The light ring also displays the currentstate of charge when opening the doors.
The cord acknowledgment featureactivates when you initiate a charge cycle.The four light quadrants each individuallyflash in a clockwise motion, starting withthe top right-hand side light and endingwith the top left-hand side, two timesconfirming that the system detects thecharging coupler.
Charging
Note:Your vehicle must be in park (P) tocharge.
To charge your high voltage battery:
1.Put your vehicle in park (P) and switchoff your vehicle.
2. Press the indentation on the chargeport door to open it.
3. Plug the charging coupler into thecharge port on your vehicle. Make surethe button clicks confirming you havecompletely engaged the coupler.
4. Verify that the cord acknowledgmentfeature activates. The cordacknowledgment feature activateswhen you initiate a charge cycle.
5. If using a 240 volt charging station,follow the instructions on the chargestation to begin the charging process.
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The light ring located around the chargeport indicates the charge status of the highvoltage battery in your vehicle:
•When the top right-hand side quadrantis pulsing, the charge is between 0-25percent.
•When the top right-hand side quadrantis on and the bottom right-handquadrant is pulsing, the charge isbetween 25-50 percent.
•When both right-hand side quadrantsare on and the bottom left-hand sidequadrant is pulsing, the charge isbetween 50-75 percent.
•When three quadrants are on and thetop left-hand side quadrant is pulsing,the charge is between 75-100 percent.
•When all the lights on the light ring areon, the charge is complete.
Note:The light ring will turn off one minuteafter reaching a full charge.
Locking the Charging Coupler
Note:To lock the charging coupler, youneed a padlock or a combination lock witha shackle diameter of 0.2 in (5 mm) or less.Also, the straight portion of the shacklemust be 1.0 in (25.4 mm) or longer.
1. Insert the lock through the hole in thecharging coupler button.
2. Lock the padlock or combination lock.
Waiting to Charge
When you select Value Charge, chargingmay not begin upon plugging in. Thevehicle may delay charging to takeadvantage of off-peak electricity rates. Thevehicle will optimize the charge scheduleto be complete by the next GO Time.
When waiting to charge (not activelycharging), the light ring will indicate thepresent state of charge of the high voltagebattery as follows:
•When the top right quadrant light is off,the charge is between 0–25 percent.
•When the top right quadrant light is onand the bottom right quadrant is off,the charge is between 25–50 percent.
•When both right side quadrant lightsare on and the bottom left quadrant isoff, the charge is between 50–75percent.
•When three quadrant lights are on andthe top left quadrant is off, the chargeis between 75–100 percent.
•When all lights on the entire ring areon, the charge is 100 percent.
Note:When the vehicle is waiting to charge,the light ring will turn off one minute afterdisplaying the present state of charge. Whenthe vehicle automatically begins charging,the light ring will turn on and display howfar along the charge is per the section above.
Note:If the system detects a vehiclecharging system fault at any point in acharge cycle, the entire light ring will flashcontinuously for one minute and then turnoff. If this happens, unplug the chargingcoupler and then plug it back into the chargeport receptacle. If the problem persists,contact an authorized dealer.
You can modify the light ring lightingconditions by using the touchscreensystem.
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1.Remove the side panel on the right sideof the gearshift lever.
2. Locate the access hole.
3. Insert the screwdriver (or similar tool)into the access hole and press the leverforeword while pulling the gearshiftlever out of the park (P) position andinto the neutral (N) position.
4. Remove the tool and reinstall thepanel.
5. Start your vehicle and release theparking brake.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mudor Snow
Note:Do not rock your vehicle if the engineis not at normal operating temperature ordamage to the transmission may occur.
Note:Do not rock your vehicle for morethan a minute or damage to thetransmission and tires may occur, or theengine may overheat.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,it may be rocked out by shifting betweenforward and reverse gears, stoppingbetween shifts in a steady pattern. Presslightly on the accelerator in each gear.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Note:Occasional brake noise is normal. Ifa metal-to-metal, continuous grinding orcontinuous squeal sound is present, thebrake linings may be worn-out. Have thesystem checked by an authorized dealer. Ifthe vehicle has continuous vibration orshudder in the steering wheel while braking,have it checked by an authorized dealer.
Note:Brake dust may accumulate on thewheels, even under normal drivingconditions. Some dust is inevitable as thebrakes wear and does not contribute tobrake noise. See Cleaning the AlloyWheels (page 245).
See Warning Lamps andIndicators (page 89).
Wet brakes result in reduced brakingefficiency. Gently press the brake pedal afew times when driving from a car wash orstanding water to dry the brakes.
Brake Over Accelerator
In the event the accelerator pedalbecomes stuck or entrapped, apply steadyand firm pressure to the brake pedal toslow the vehicle and reduce engine power.If you experience this condition, apply thebrakes and bring your vehicle to a safestop. Move the transmission to park (P),switch the engine off and apply the parkingbrake. Inspect the accelerator pedal forany interference. If none are found and thecondition persists, have your vehicle towedto the nearest authorized dealer.
Brake Assist
Brake assist detects when you brakeheavily by measuring the rate at which youpress the brake pedal. It providesmaximum braking efficiency as long as youpress the pedal. Brake assist can reducestopping distances in critical situations.
Anti-lock Brake System
This system helps you maintain steeringcontrol during emergency stops by keepingthe brakes from locking.
This lamp momentarilyilluminates when you turn theignition on. If the light does notilluminate during start up, remains on orflashes, the system may be disabled. Havethe system checked by an authorizeddealer. If the anti-lock brake system isdisabled, normal braking is still effective.
If the brake warning lampilluminates when you release theparking brake, have the systemchecked by an authorized dealer.
Regenerative Braking System
This feature is used to simulate the enginebraking of an internal combustion engineand assist the standard brake system whilerecovering some of the energy of motionand storing it in the battery to improve therange of your vehicle. The standard brakesystem is designed to fully stop the car ifregenerative braking is not available.During regenerative braking, the motor isspun as a generator to create electricalcurrent. This recharges the battery andslows the vehicle. In effect, once theaccelerator pedal is released, the motorchanges from an energy user to an energyproducer.
When the accelerator pedal is released orthe brake pedal is applied, the brakecontroller automatically detects theamount of deceleration requested andoptimizes how much of the decelerationwill be produced by regenerative braking.The remaining portion is generated by
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standard friction braking. When the batteryis almost fully charged, the amount ofregenerative braking is limited to avoidovercharging, and the requesteddeceleration is produced by standardfriction braking alone.
Regenerative braking does not take theplace of the standard friction brakes; it onlyassists them. Regenerative braking hasalso been designed to interact with theanti-lock brake system. Regenerativebraking is disabled when the anti-lockbrake system is activated or the battery isfully charged.
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Note:When the system is operating, thebrake pedal may pulse and may travelfurther. Maintain pressure on the brakepedal. You may also hear a noise from thesystem. This is normal.
The anti-lock braking system will noteliminate the risks when:
•You drive too closely to the vehicle infront of you.
•Your vehicle is hydroplaning.
•You take corners too fast.
•The road surface is poor.
PARKING BRAKE
WARNING
Always set the parking brake fullyand make sure you shift the gearshiftlever to park (P). Switch the ignitionoff and remove the key whenever you leaveyour vehicle.
Note:Do not press the release button whilepulling the lever up.
To apply the parking brake:
1. Press the foot brake pedal firmly.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up to itsfullest extent.
Note:If you park your vehicle on a hill andfacing uphill, shift the gearshift lever to park(P) and turn the steering wheel away fromthe curb.
Note:If you park your vehicle on a hill andfacing downhill, shift the gearshift lever topark (P) and turn the steering wheel towardthe curb.
To release the parking brake:
1. Press the brake pedal firmly.
2. Pull the lever up slightly.
3. Press the release button and push thelever down.
HILL START ASSIST
WARNINGS
The system does not replace theparking brake. When you leave yourvehicle, always apply the parkingbrake and shift the transmission into park(P) (automatic transmission) or first gear(1) (manual transmission).
You must remain in your vehicle onceyou have activated the system.
During all times, you are responsiblefor controlling your vehicle,supervising the system andintervening, if required.
If the engine is revved excessively, orif a malfunction is detected, thesystem will be deactivated.
The system makes it easier to pull awaywhen your vehicle is on a slope without theneed to use the parking brake.
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When the system is active, your vehicle willremain stationary on the slope for two tothree seconds after you release the brakepedal. This allows you time to move yourfoot from the brake to the acceleratorpedal. The brakes release automaticallywhen the engine has sufficient torque toprevent your vehicle from rolling down thegrade. This is an advantage when pullingaway on a slope, for example from a carpark ramp, traffic lights or when reversinguphill into a parking space.
The system will activate automatically onany slope that will cause significant vehiclerollback. For vehicles with a manualtransmission, you can switch this featureoff using the information display. SeeInformation Displays (page 93). Thesystem will remain on or off depending onhow it was last set.
Note:There is no warning lamp to indicatethe system is either on or off.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with AutoHold, Hill Start Assist will not be availablewhile Auto Hold is active.
Using Hill Start Assist
1. Bring your vehicle to a completestandstill. Keep the brake pedalpressed and select an uphill gear (forexample, first (1) when facing uphill orreverse (R) when facing downhill).
2. If the sensors detect that your vehicleis on a slope, the system will activateautomatically.
3. When you remove your foot from thebrake pedal, your vehicle will remainon the slope without rolling away forabout two or three seconds. This holdtime will automatically be extended ifyou are in the process of driving off.
4. Drive off in the normal manner. Thebrakes will release automatically.
Switching the System On and Off
You can switch this feature on or off if yourvehicle is equipped with a manualtransmission and an information display.See General Information (page 93). Thesystem remembers the last setting whenyou start your vehicle.
If your vehicle is not equipped with amanual transmission and an informationdisplay, you cannot turn the system on oroff. When you switch the ignition on, thesystem automatically turns on.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoiddrive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the systemapplies the brakes to individual wheelsand, when needed, reduces engine powerat the same time. If the wheels spin whenaccelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,the system reduces engine power in orderto increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
WARNING
The stability and traction controllight illuminates steadily if thesystem detects a failure. Make sureyou did not manually disable the tractioncontrol system using the informationdisplay controls or the switch. If thestability control and traction control lightis still illuminating steadily, have thesystem serviced by an authorized dealerimmediately. Operating your vehicle withthe traction control disabled could lead toan increased risk of loss of vehicle control,vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
The system automatically turns on eachtime you switch the ignition on.
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,switching traction control off may bebeneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.
Note:When you switch traction control off,stability control remains fully active.
Switching the System Off
When you switch the system off or on, amessage appears in the informationdisplay showing system status.
You can switch the system off by eitherusing the information display controls orthe switch.
Using the Information DisplayControls
You can switch this feature off or on in theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 93).
Using a Switch (If Equipped)
Use the traction control switch on theinstrument panel to switch the system offor on.
The switch illuminates when tractioncontrol is off.
System Indicator Lights andMessages
The stability and traction controllight:
•Temporarily illuminates on enginestart-up.
•Flashes when a driving conditionactivates either of the systems.
•Illuminates if a problem occurs in eitherof the systems.
The stability and traction controloff light temporarily illuminateson engine start-up and stays onwhen you switch the traction controlsystem off.
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