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Parking Lamps
Lights when you switch theparking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault
Lights when the system detectsa powertrain or high-voltagecharge system fault. If theindicator stays on or continues to come on,contact an authorized dealer as soon aspossible.
Note:If your vehicle detects certain faults,it will not allow you to operate theaccelerator pedal. If this happens, press thebrake pedal and release it. This will activatelimp home vehicle operation. In limp homevehicle operation, your vehicle willaccelerate in a controlled manner up to amaximum speed of 35 mph (56 km/h) ona flat surface. If you apply the brake pedalor move the transmission to neutral (N) youcan override your vehicle’s acceleration.
Ready to Drive
Lights after your switch yourvehicle on and it is ready to drive.A corresponding message maydisplay stating ready to drive.
Service Engine Soon
If the service engine soonindicator light stays on after youswitch on the engine, thisindicates that the On-Board Diagnosticssystem (OBD) has detected a malfunctionof the vehicle emissions control system.Refer to On-Board diagnostics (OBD) inthe Fuel and Refueling chapter for moreinformation about having your vehicleserviced. See Emission Control System(page 150).
If the light is blinking, engine misfire isoccurring which could damage yourcatalytic converter. Drive in a moderatefashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicleserviced immediately.
WARNING
Under engine misfire conditions,excessive exhaust temperaturescould damage the catalyticconverter, the fuel system, interior floorcoverings or other vehicle components,possibly causing a fire. Have an authorizeddealer service your vehicle immediately.
The service engine soon indicator lightswhen you first switch on the ignition priorto engine start to check the bulb and toindicate whether the vehicle is ready forInspection and Maintenance testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light willstay on until you switch on the engine, thenturn itself off if no malfunctions arepresent. However, if after 15 seconds theservice engine soon light blinks eight times,it means that the vehicle is not ready forInspection and Maintenance testing. SeeEmission Control System (page 150).
Stability Control
Lights when the system is active.If it remains on or does not lightwhen you switch the ignition on,this indicates a malfunction. During amalfunction, the system will turn off. Havethe system checked by an authorizeddealer immediately. See Using StabilityControl (page 169).
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Stability Control Off
Lights when you switch thesystem off. It will go out whenyou switch the system back onor when you switch the ignition off. SeeUsing Stability Control (page 169).
Stop Safely
Indicates an electricalcomponent fault or failure thatwill cause the vehicle toshutdown or enter into a limited operatingmode. A message may also display.
Vehicle Plugged in (If Equipped)
Lights after you plug in yourvehicle. A correspondingmessage may display afterattempting to start the vehicle.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's doorand you have left the key in the ignition.
Engine On Warning Chime
A warning chime will sound when any dooris opened if the vehicle exceeds a relativelylow speed.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit thevehicle and the keyless vehicle is in RUN,indicating the vehicle is still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from theignition and open the driver's door and youhave left the headlamps or parking lampson.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parkingbrake on and drive your vehicle. If thewarning chime remains on after you havereleased the parking brake, have thesystem checked by your authorized dealerimmediately.
Automatic Transmission WarningChime
Sounds when you have not moved thetransmission selector lever to position P.A message will be shown in the display.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
Various systems on your vehicle can becontrolled using the information displaycontrols on the steering wheel.Corresponding information is displayed inthe information display.
Left Information Display Controls
•Press the up and down arrow buttonsto scroll through and highlight theoptions within a menu.
•Press the right arrow button to enter asub-menu.
•Press the left arrow button to exit amenu.
•Press and hold the left arrow button atany time to return to the main menudisplay (escape button).
•Press the OK button to choose andconfirm settings or messages.
Main menu
From the main menu bar on the left sideof the information display, you can choosefrom the following categories:
Display/Trip
Information
Settings
Scroll up or down to highlight one of thecategories, and then press the right arrowkey or OK to enter into that category. Pressthe left arrow key as needed to exit backto the main menu.
Display/Trip
Use the up or down arrowbuttons to choose between thefollowing display options.
Note:The cluster will remember the menulevel 2 state when you change the key statefrom the RUN to the OFF position.
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Fuel Economy (Energi only)
This display is only available in HybridMode. In Plug-in Power Mode the displaychanges to Miles (or km)/Full Charge.
An Instant Fuel Economy gauge is providedalong with Avg Fuel Economy. Whileviewing this screen you can reset youraverage fuel economy by pressing andholding the OK button on the left handsteering wheel controls. For moreinformation see Common Displays in thischapter.
Trip 1 & 2
Provides trip odometer, trip average fueleconomy and trip timer.
Distance traveled on battery power onlywith the engine off is shown in blue nextto total trip distance.
For Energi vehicles total plug-in electricityused in kilowatt hours (kWh) is shown inblue next to trip average fuel economy.
Info
In this mode, you can viewdifferent vehicle systeminformation and perform asystem check.
Information
Displays a number of different system tutorials. Use the up/downarrows to scroll through the tutorials. Then press OK to view.Tutorial
MyKeys (Number of MyKeys programmed)MyKey
MyKey Miles (km) (Distance traveled using a programmed MyKey)
Admin Keys (Number of admin keys)
All active warnings will display first if applicable. The system checkmenu may appear different based upon equipment options andcurrent vehicle status. Use the up/down arrow buttons to scrollthrough the list.
System Check
Settings
In this mode, you can configuredifferent driver setting choices.
Note:Some items are optional and may not appear.
Note:Some MyKey items will only appear if a MyKey is set.
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Settings
—Choosedesired speedor off
Max Speed
—Choosedesired speedor off
SpeedWarning
—On or OffVolumeLimiter
—Hold OK toClear AllMyKeys
Clear MyKeys
—Select thedesiredlanguage
LanguageDisplay
Select the desired units of measureDistanceUnits
Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C)Temperature
—On or OffBrake Coach
—On or OffRegen Active
—On or OffCharge Assist
—Hold OK toResetDriving History
Right Information Display Controls•Press the up and down arrow buttonsto scroll through and highlight theoptions within a menu.
•Press the right arrow button to enter asub-menu.
•Press the left arrow button to exit amenu.
•Press the OK button to choose andconfirm your selection.
Main menu
From the main menu bar on the right sideof the information display, you can choosefrom the following categories:
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Maintenance
ActionMessage
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine.Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues tocome on with your engine running, contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.See Engine Oil Check (page 222).Change Engine Oil Soon
Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. See Engine OilCheck (page 222).Oil Change Required
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake systemshould be inspected immediately. See Brake Fluid Check(page 227).
Brake Fluid Level Low
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stop thevehicle in a safe place. Contact your authorized dealer.Check Brake System
Displays when the engine coolant temperature is excessivelyhigh.Engine Coolant OverTemperature
Displays when the motor coolant temperature is excessivelyhigh.Motor Coolant OverTemperature
Displayed when the kit needs service. See your authorizeddealer.Service Tire Mobility Kit
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to apowertrain malfunction.See Manual
Displays when EV functionality is disabled and the engine isrunning to maintain oil quality. See Plug-In Hybrid VehicleOperation (page 137).
Engine ON Due to LowUse Normal Operation
MyKey
ActionMessage
Displayed during key programming when MyKey cannot beprogrammed.MyKey not Created
Displays when MyKey is active.MyKey Active DriveSafely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit ison and the vehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).Near Vehicle Top Speed
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ActionMessage
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit isreached.Vehicle at Top Speed ofMyKey Setting
Displays when MyKey is active.Check Speed DriveSafely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder is activated.Buckle Up to UnmuteAudio
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Traction control isactivated.Traction Control On -MyKey Setting
Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid is activated.MyKey Park Aid Cannotbe Deactivated
Park Aid
ActionMessage
Displays when the system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Contact your authorized dealer. See Prin-ciple of Operation (page 170).
Check Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.Rear Park Aid On Off
Displays when the system has detected a condition thatrequires attention. See Principle of Operation (page 170).Check Rear Park Aid
Displays when the system has detected a condition thatrequires attention. See Principle of Operation (page 170).Check Front Park Aid
Displays when the system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Contact your authorized dealer. See Prin-ciple of Operation (page 170).
Park Aid Fault
Park Brake
ActionMessage
Displays when the parking brake is set, the engine is runningand the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If thewarning stays on after the parking brake is released, contactyour authorized dealer.
Park Brake Engaged
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Power Steering
ActionMessage
The power steering system has detected a condition thatrequires service. See your authorized dealer.Steering Fault ServiceNow
The power steering system is not working. Stop the vehicle asafe place. Contact your authorized dealer.Steering Loss StopSafely
Remote Start
ActionMessage
Displayed when the remote start system is active.Remote Start Active
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
ActionMessage
Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tirepressure. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 270).Tire Pressure Low
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system ismalfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to comeon, contact your authorized dealer. See Tire PressureMonitoring System (page 270).
Tire Pressure MonitorFault
Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, oryour spare tire is in use. See Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (page 270). If the warning stays on or continues tocome on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure SensorFault
Transmission
ActionMessage
Displays as a reminder to shift into park.Transmission Not in Park
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