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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 107
Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . 108
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . 108
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . 108
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . 109
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Instrument Cluster (Base Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) . . . . 118
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Boost Gauge (Performance Configuration Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge (Base
Level Cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge (Performance
Configuration Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Voltmeter Gauge (Base Level Cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . 126
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Brake System Warning Light . . . . 129
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . 130
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . 131
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . 131
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 131
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
StabiliTrak
®OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . 133
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 134
Auto Stop Mode (Uplevel
Cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . 138
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Brake System Messages . . . . . . . . . . 142
Cruise Control Messages . . . . . . . . . 142
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Engine Cooling System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . 144
Fuel System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . . . . 145
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
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lever returns to its starting position
when released. SeeRear Camera
Mirror 047.
Clock
The infotainment system controls are
used to access the time and date
settings through the menu system.
See “Home Page ”in the infotainment
manual for information about how to
use the menu system.
Setting the Clock
Time
To set the time:
1. From the Home Page, touch the SETTINGS screen button, then
touch Time and Date.
2. Touch Set Time, then touch + or −to increase or decrease hours
or minutes, and change AM
or PM.
3. Touch 12-24 Hr for a 12 or 24 hour clock.
4. Touch
0to go back to the
previous menu. Date
To set the date:
1. Touch the SETTINGS screen button, then touch Time
and Date.
2. Touch Set Date, then touch + or −to increase or decrease month,
day, or year.
3. Touch
0to go back to the
previous menu.
Auto Set
When on, the time and date will
automatically update.
To set auto set: 1. Touch the SETTINGS screen button, then touch Time
and Date.
2. Touch Set Time or Set Date.
3. Touch Auto Set, then select On-Cell Network or Off-Manual
to manually set the time
and date.
4. Touch
0to go back to the
previous menu. If auto set is on, the time displayed on
the clock may not update immediately
when driving into a new time zone.
Clock Display
When on, the digital clock will display
on the infotainment screen.
To set the clock display:
1. Touch the SETTINGS screen button, then touch Time
and Date.
2. Touch Clock Display, then select Off or On.
3. Touch
0to go back to the
previous menu.
Power Outlets
Power Outlet 12-Volt Direct Current
The 12-volt accessory power outlet
can be used to plug in electrical
equipment, such as a cell phone or
MP3 player.
The vehicle has an accessory power
outlet on the rear seat trim panel.
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Vehicle Personalization
Use the audio system controls to
access the personalization menus for
customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
Infotainment System Audio System
Controls
To access the personalization menu:1. Touch SETTINGS on the Home Page of the infotainment system
display.
2. Touch the desired feature to display a list of available options.
3. Touch to select the desired feature setting.
4. Touch
0Back to exit or move
backward in a menu.
Personalization Menus
The following list of menu items may
be available:
. Time and Date .
Language (Language)
. Valet Mode
. Radio
. Vehicle
. Bluetooth
. Apple CarPlay
. Android Auto
. Voice
. TouchPad
. Display
. Rear Camera
. Return to Factory Settings
. Software Information
Each menu is detailed in the following
information.
Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See
Clock 0111.
Language (Language)
Select Language, then select from the
available language(s). The selected language will display on
the system, and voice recognition will
reflect the selected language.
Valet Mode
(If Equipped)
This will lock the infotainment system
and steering wheel controls. It may
also limit access to vehicle storage
locations (if equipped).
To enable valet mode:
1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Select Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Touch LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or
unlock the system. Touch Back to go
back to the previous menu.
The four-digit code can be texted to a
paired phone if forgotten by pressing
the option button on the Valet Mode
lock screen.
Radio
Select and the following may display:
. Manage Favorites
. Number of Favorites Shown
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When replacing the fuel cap, turn it
clockwise until it clicks. Make sure the
cap is fully installed.
Filling the Tank with a Portable
Gas Can
If the vehicle runs out of fuel and
must be filled from a portable gas can:
1. Locate the capless funneladapter from under the carpet in
the trunk.
2. Insert and latch the funnel into the capless fuel system.
{Warning
Attempting to refuel without using
the funnel adapter may cause fuel
spillage and damage the capless
fuel system. This could cause a fire
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Warning (Continued)
and you or others could be badly
burned and the vehicle could be
damaged.
3. Remove and clean the funnel adapter and return to the storage
location.
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container
{Warning
Filling a portable fuel container
while it is in the vehicle can cause
fuel vapors that can ignite either by
static electricity or other means.
You or others could be badly
burned and the vehicle could be
damaged. Always:
. Use approved fuel containers.
. Remove the container from
the vehicle, trunk, or pickup
bed before filling.
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Warning (Continued)
.Place the container on the
ground.
. Place the nozzle inside the fill
opening of the container
before dispensing fuel, and
keep it in contact with the fill
opening until filling is
complete.
. Fill the container no more
than 95% full to allow for
expansion.
. Do not smoke, light matches,
or use lighters while
pumping fuel.
. Avoid using cell phones or
other electronic devices.
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clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL
coolant at the coolant surge tank, but
be sure the cooling system, including
the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is
cool before you do it.
{Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system can blow out
and burn you badly. Never turn the
cap when the cooling system,
including the surge tank pressure
cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling
system and surge tank pressure cap
to cool.
{Warning
Adding only plain water or some
other liquid to the cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water and
other liquids, can boil before the
proper coolant mixture will. The
coolant warning system is set for
the proper coolant mixture. With(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
plain water or the wrong mixture,
the engine could get too hot but
you would not get the overheat
warning. The engine could catch
fire and you or others could be
burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of
clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL coolant.
Caution
In cold weather, water can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator,
heater core, and other parts. Use
the recommended coolant and the
proper coolant mixture.
{Warning
You can be burned if you spill
coolant on hot engine parts.
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Warning (Continued)
and it will burn if the engine parts
are hot enough. Do not spill coolant
on a hot engine.
1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling
system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap and
upper radiator hose, is no
longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise about
one-quarter of a turn. If you hear
a hiss, wait for that to stop. This
will allow any pressure still left
to be vented out the
discharge hose.
2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it.
3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the
indicated level mark.
4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine
and let it run until you can feel
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When the vehicle has a flat tire (2),
use the following example as a guide
to assist in the placement of the
wheel blocks (1), if equipped.
1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)
2. Flat Tire
The following information explains
how to repair or change a tire.
Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools
1. Jack
2. Retainer Nut
3. Tool Bag
4. Strap
5. Wrench
6. Tow Hook (If Equipped)
To access the spare tire and tools:1. Open the trunk.
2. Lift the spare tire cover and attach the handle to the
trunk edge.
3. Turn the retainer nutcounterclockwise and remove the
spare tire. Place the spare tire
next to the tire being changed.
4. Remove the jack and tools from their container and place them
near the tire being changed.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check beforeproceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat 0289.
2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen and
remove the wheel nut caps.
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3. Turn the wheel wrenchcounterclockwise to loosen all
the wheel nuts, but do not
remove them yet.
4. Place the jack near the flat tire.
5. Put the compact spare tire near you.
{Warning
Getting under a vehicle when it is
lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the
vehicle slips off the jack, you could
be badly injured or killed. Never get
under a vehicle when it is
supported only by a jack.
{Warning
Raising the vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can damage
the vehicle and even make the
vehicle fall. To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure
to fit the jack lift head into the
proper location before raising the
vehicle.
{Warning
Lifting a vehicle and getting under
it to do maintenance or repairs is
dangerous without the appropriate
safety equipment and training. If a
jack is provided with the vehicle, it
is designed only for changing a flat
tire. If it is used for anything else,
you or others could be badly injured
or killed if the vehicle slips off the
jack. If a jack is provided with the
vehicle, only use it for changing a
flat tire. 6. Place the hex tube end of the
wrench over the hex head of
the jack.
7. Place the jack under the vehicle.
Caution
Make sure that the jack lift head is
in the correct position or you may
damage your vehicle. The repairs
would not be covered by your
warranty.
8. Position the jack lift head at the jack location nearest the flat tire
within the depression of the jack
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pads, as shown. The jack must
not be used in any other
position.
9. Raise the vehicle by turning thejack handle clockwise. Raise the
vehicle far enough off the ground
so there is enough room for the
road tire to clear the ground.
10. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
11. Remove the flat tire.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When
changing a wheel, remove any rust
or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an
emergency, a cloth or a paper towel
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Warning (Continued)
can be used; however, use a scraper
or wire brush later to remove all
rust or dirt.
12. Remove any rust or dirt from thewheel bolts, mounting surfaces,
and spare wheel.
13. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface.