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aheadingagain.SeeCompassMessages0139for the messagesthat may be displayed for thecompass.
Clock
Radio without Touchscreen
The infotainment system controlsare used to access the time anddate settings through the menusystem. SeeOperation0176onhow to use the menu system.
Setting the Time and Date
1. Press MENU, then selectSettings.
2. Select Time and Date.
3. Select Set Time or Set Date.
4. Turn MENU to change thevalue.
5. Press MENU to select the nextvalue.
6. Turn MENU to change thevalue.
7. To exit without saving, pressBACK at any time; or to saveand return to the Time andDate menu, press MENUmultiple times.
Auto Set
When Auto Set is enabled, the timecannot be manually set.
From the Set Time or SetDate menu:
1. Press the preset button underAuto Set.
2. Turn MENU to select Off(Manual) or On-Cell Network,then press MENU to select itand return to the Time andDate menu.
3. To exit without saving, pressBACK at any time.
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
From the Set Time menu:
1. Press the preset button under12-24 HR to change between12 hour and 24 hour modes.
2. To return to the Time and Datemenu, press BACK at any time.
Radio with Touchscreen
The infotainment system controlsare used to access the time anddate settings through the menusystem. SeeOperation0176onhow to use the menu system.
Setting the Time and Date
When Auto Set is enabled the timecannot be manually set.
1. Press{,thentouchSettings.
2. Touch Time and Date, then SetTime or Set Date.
3. Touch + or✓to adjust thevalue.
4. TouchRorQto adjust AM or
PM for 12 hour format.
5. Touch0to return to the
Time and Date menu.
Auto Set
1. Press{,thentouchSettings.
2. Touch Time and Date, thenAuto Set.
3. Select from the availableselections.

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wireless charging feature may notcorrectly indicate charging when thevehicle is in RAP. SeeRetainedAccessory Power (RAP)0230.
The operating temperature is✓20 °C(✓4°F) to 60°C (140°F) for thecharging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to35 °C (95 °F) for the mobile device.
{Warning
Remove all metal objects from the
charging pocket before charging
your mobile device. Metal objects,
such as coins, keys, rings,
or paper clips, between the phone
and the charger will become very
hot. On the rare occasion that the
charging system does not detect
ametalobject,andtheobject
gets wedged between the phone
and the charger, remove the
phone and allow the metallic
object to cool before removing it
from the charging pocket, to
prevent burns.
To c h a r g e a m o b i l e d e v i c e :
1. Remove all objects from thecharging pocket. The systemmay not charge if there are anyobjects in the charging pocket.
2. With the mobile device screenfacing the rear of the vehicle,slowly insert the device into the
charging pocket until~
displays on theVon the
infotainment screen. Thisindicates that the mobile deviceis properly positioned andcharging. If a phone is inserted
into the pocket and~does
not display, remove the phonefrom the pocket, turn180 degrees and waitthree seconds before insertingthe phone into the pocketagain.

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Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display areain the center of the instrumentcluster.
Use the right steering wheel controlto open and scroll through thedifferent items and displays.
Pressoto access the cluster
applications. Useworxto scroll
through the list of availableapplications. Not all applications willbe available on all vehicles.
.Info app. This is where you canview the selected DriverInformation Center (DIC)
displays. SeeDriver InformationCenter (DIC) (Base Level)0131orDriver Information Center(DIC) (Uplevel)0134.
.Audio
.Phone
.Navigation
.Options
Audio
In the main view of the Audio app,
pressworxto scroll through
radio stations or move to the next/previous track of a CD/USB/Bluetooth device that is connected
to the vehicle. PressVto select the
Audio app, then presspto enter
the Audio menu. In the Audio menubrowse for music, select from thefavorites, or change the audiosource.
Phone
PressVto select the Phone app,
then presspto enter the Phone
menu. In the Phone menu, if there isno active phone call, view recent
calls, scroll through contacts,or select from the favorites. If thereis an active call, mute or unmute thephone or switch to handset orhandsfree operation.
Navigation
PressVto select the Navigation
app, then presspto enter the
Navigation menu. If there is noactive route, you can resume thelast route and turn the voiceprompts on/off. If there is an active
route, pressVto cancel route
guidance or turn the voice promptson/off.
Options
PressVto select the Options app.
Useworxto scroll through the
items in the Options menu.
Units :Presspwhile Units is
displayed to enter the Units menu.Choose U.S. or metric units by
pressingVwhile the desired item is
highlighted.

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Info Pages :Presspwhile Info
Pages is displayed to enter the InfoPages menu and select the items tobe displayed in the Info app. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)(Base Level)0131orDriverInformation Center (DIC)(Uplevel)0134.
Speed Warning :The SpeedWarning display allows the driver toset a speed that they do not want toexceed. To set the Speed Warning,
presspwhen Speed Warning is
displayed. Pressworxto adjust
the value. PressVto set the speed.
Once the speed is set, this feature
can be turned off by pressingV
while viewing this page. If theselected speed limit is exceeded, apop-up warning is displayed with achime.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows thevehicle's speed in either kilometersper hour (km/h) or miles perhour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far thevehicle has been driven, in eitherkilometers or miles.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer shows how farthe vehicle has been driven sincethe trip odometer was last reset.
The trip odometer is accessed andreset through the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). SeeDriverInformation Center (DIC) (BaseLevel)0131orDriver InformationCenter (DIC) (Uplevel)0134.
Tachometer (Non-Hybrid)
The tachometer displays the enginespeed in revolutions perminute (rpm).
For vehicles with the Stop/Startsystem, when the ignition is in ON/RUN, the tachometer indicates thevehicle status. When pointing toAUTO STOP, the engine is off butthe vehicle is on and can move. The
engine could auto start at any time.When the indicator points to OFF,the vehicle is off.
When the engine is on, thetachometer will indicate the engine’srevolutions per minute (rpm). Thetachometer may vary by severalhundred rpm’s, during Auto Stopmode, when the engine is shuttingoff and restarting.
Aslightbumpmaybefeltwhenthetransmission is determining themost fuel efficient operating range.
Caution
If the engine is operated with the
rpm’sinthewarningareaatthe
high end of the tachometer, the
vehicle could be damaged, and
the damage would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Do not
operate the engine with the rpm’s
in the warning area.

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Charging System Light
The charging system light comes onbriefly when the ignition is turnedon, but the engine is not running, asachecktoshowthelightisworking.It should go out when the engine isstarted.
If the light stays on, or comes onwhile driving, there may be aproblem with the electrical chargingsystem. Have it checked by yourdealer. Driving while this light is oncould drain the battery.
When this light comes on, or isflashing, the Driver InformationCenter (DIC) also displays amessage.
SeeBattery Voltage and ChargingMessages0138.
If a short distance must be drivenwith the light on, be sure to turn offall accessories, such as the radioand air conditioner.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine
Light)
This light is part of the vehicle’semission control on-boarddiagnostic system. If this light is onwhile the engine is running, amalfunction has been detected andthe vehicle may require service. Thelight should come on to show that itis working when the ignition is inService Only Mode. SeeIgnitionPositions0225.
Malfunctions are often indicated bythe system before any problem isnoticeable. Being aware of the lightand seeking service promptly whenit comes on may prevent damage.
Caution
If the vehicle is driven continually
with this light on, the emission
control system may not work as
well, the fuel economy may be
lower, and the vehicle may not
run smoothly. This could lead to
costly repairs that might not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Caution
Modifications to the engine,
transmission, exhaust, intake,
or fuel system, or the use of
replacement tires that do not
meet the original tire
specifications, can cause this light
to come on. This could lead to
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display in the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). SeeBrake SystemMessages0138.
If the light does not come on,or remains flashing, see your dealer.
Service Electric Parking
Brake Light
For vehicles with the ElectricParking Brake (EPB), the serviceelectric parking brake light shouldcome on briefly when the vehicle isin ON/RUN. If it does not come on,have the vehicle serviced by yourdealer.
If this light stays on, there is aproblem with a system on thevehicle that is causing the parkingbrake system to work at a reducedlevel. The vehicle can still be driven,but should be taken to a dealer as
soon as possible. SeeElectricParking Brake0238.Ifamessagedisplays in the Driver InformationCenter (DIC), seeBrake SystemMessages0138.
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
For vehicles with the Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS), this light comes onbriefly when the engine is started.
If it does not, have the vehicleserviced by your dealer. If thesystem is working normally, theindicator light then goes off.
If the ABS light stays on, turn theignition off. If the light comes onwhile driving, stop as soon as it issafely possible and turn the ignitionoff. Then start the engine again toreset the system. If the ABS lightstays on, or comes on again while
driving, the vehicle needs service.If the regular brake system warninglight is not on, the vehicle still hasbrakes, but not antilock brakes.If the regular brake system warninglight is also on, the vehicle does nothave antilock brakes and there is aproblem with the regular brakes.SeeBrake System WarningLight0124.
For vehicles with a DriverInformation Center (DIC), seeBrakeSystem Messages0138for allbrake-related DIC messages.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Light
If available, this light comes onbriefly while starting the vehicle.
If it does not come on, have thevehicle serviced.

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This light is green if LKA is availableto assist.
LKA may assist by gently turningthe steering wheel if the vehicleapproaches a detected lane markingwithout using the turn signal in thatdirection. The LKA light will turnamber.
This light is amber and flashes as aLane Departure Warning (LDW)alert, to indicate that the lanemarking has been crossed.
SeeLane Keep Assist (LKA)0266.
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
If equipped, this indicator willdisplay green when a vehicle isdetected ahead and amber whenyou are following a vehicle aheadmuch too closely.
SeeForward Collision Alert (FCA)System0258.
Pedestrian Ahead
Indicator
If equipped, one of these indicatorswill display when a nearbypedestrian is detected directly infront of the vehicle.
SeeFront Pedestrian Braking (FPB)System0261.
Traction Off Light
This light comes on briefly whilestarting the engine. If it does not,have the vehicle serviced by yourdealer. If the system is workingnormally, the indicator light thenturns off.
The traction off light comes on whenthe Traction Control System (TCS)has been turned off by pressing andreleasing the TCS/StabiliTrakbutton.
This light and the StabiliTrak OFFlight come on when StabiliTrak isturned off.
If the TCS is off, wheel spin is notlimited. Adjust driving accordingly.
SeeTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l / E l e c t r o n i cStability Control0241.

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StabiliTrak®OFF Light
This light comes on briefly whilestarting the engine. If it does not,have the vehicle serviced by yourdealer.
This light comes on when theStabiliTrak system is turned off.If StabiliTrak is off, the TractionControl System (TCS) is also off.
If StabiliTrak and TCS are off, thesystem does not assist in controllingthe vehicle. Turn on the TCS andthe StabiliTrak systems, and thewarning light turns off.
SeeTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l / E l e c t r o n i cStability Control0241.
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak®Light
This light comes on briefly when theengine is started.
If the light does not come on, havethe vehicle serviced by your dealer.If the system is working normally,the indicator light turns off.
If the light is on and not flashing, theTCS and potentially the StabiliTraksystem have been disabled.ADriverInformationCenter(DIC)message may display. Check theDIC messages to determine whichfeature(s) is no longer functioningand whether the vehicle requiresservice. SeeRide Control SystemMessages0145.
If the light is on and flashing, theTCS and/or the StabiliTrak systemis actively working.
SeeTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l / E l e c t r o n i cStability Control0241.
Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with the Tire PressureMonitor System (TPMS), this lightcomes on briefly when the engine isstarted. It provides informationabout tire pressures and the TPMS.
When the Light Is On Steady
This indicates that one or more ofthe tires are significantlyunderinflated.
ADriverInformationCenter(DIC)tire pressure message may alsodisplay. SeeTire Messages0146.Stop as soon as possible, andinflate the tires to the pressure valueshown on the Tire and LoadingInformation label. SeeTirePressure0325.