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SHIFT FROM NEUTRAL
(Hybrid)
This message displays when thevehicle should be shifted fromN(Neutral). If the vehicle is notshifted from N (Neutral) after sometime, the vehicle will shut off andrequire a restart. While inN(Neutral),thevehiclewillnotbeable to charge the high voltagebattery.
SHIFT TO PARK
This message displays when thetransmission needs to be shifted toP(Park). This may appear whenturning the ignition off or removingthe key from the vehicle if thevehicle is not in P (Park).
TRANSMISSION HOT—IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays and a chimesounds if the transmission fluid inthe vehicle gets hot. Driving with thetransmission fluid temperature highcan cause damage to the vehicle.Stop the vehicle and let it idle to
allow the transmission to cool. Thismessage clears when the fluidtemperature reaches a safe level.
Vehicle Reminder
Messages
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE
WITH CARE
This message displays when iceconditions are possible.
Window Messages
OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER
WINDOW
This message is displayed when thewindow needs to be reprogrammed.If the vehicle's battery has beenrecharged or disconnected, you willneed to reprogram the front windowfor the express-up feature to work.SeePower Windows050.
Vehicle
Personalization
Personalization Menu (Radio
without Touchscreen)
The audio system controls are usedto access the personalizationmenus for customizing vehiclefeatures.
The following are all possiblepersonalization features. Dependingon the vehicle, some may not beavailable.
MENU :Turn to scroll through themenus or setup items. Press toenter the menus and select themenu items.
BACK :Press to exit or return tothe previous screen or menu.
To a c c e s s a m e n u :
1. Press MENU.
2. Turn MENU to thedesired menu.
3. Press MENU to select.
Menus and functions may varydepending on vehicle options.
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Entering the PersonalizationMenus
Select Settings from the home page.
The following menus may beavailable:
.Phone Connection (MTP Only)
.Time and Date
.To n e S e t t i n g s
.Auto Volume Control
.Maximum Startup Volume
.Vehicle Settings
Phone Connection (MTP Only)
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Charging Only
.Scan Music Folder Only
.Scan All Folders
Charging Only
This feature will charge a MediaTransfer Protocol (MTP) devicewhen connected to the USB port.Bluetooth®audio will beunavailable.
Turn MENU to highlight, then pressto select.
Scan Music Folder Only
This feature will scan and indexmusic folders on an MTP devicewhen connected to the USB port.
Turn MENU to highlight, then pressto select.
Scan All Folders
This feature will scan and index allfolders on an MTP device whenconnected to the USB port.
Turn MENU to highlight, then pressto select.
Time and Date
Select Time and Date to adjust theclock. SeeClock0107.
Tone Settings
Select to set the radio tone. See“To n e S e t t i n g s”under“RadioControls without Touchscreen”inOperation0176.
Auto Volume Control
This feature automatically adjuststhe radio volume based on thespeed of the vehicle.
Select the desired value.
Maximum Startup Volume
When the vehicle is started and theradio volume is greater than this setlevel, the volume is adjusted to thislevel.
Select the desired value.
Vehicle Settings
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Climate and Air Quality
.Comfort and Convenience
.Languages
.Lighting
.Power Door Locks
.Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
.Return to Factory Settings
.Software Information
.Va l e t M o d e
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Climate and Air Quality
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Auto Fan Speed
.Air Quality Sensor
.Auto Defog
.Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Speed
This adjusts the blower level duringautomatic operation.
Select Low, Medium, or High.
Air Quality Sensor
This automatically selectsrecirculate when certain gases aredetected.
Select Off, Low Sensitivity, or HighSensitivity.
Auto Defog
This allows the climate controlsystem to prevent fog on the insideof the windows. See“Auto Defog”inDual Automatic Climate ControlSystem0208.
Select Off or On.
Auto Rear Defog
This allows the rear windowdefogger to turn on automaticallywhen the interior temperature is coldand the outside temperature isabout 7 °C (44 °F) and below. See“Rear Window Defogger”inDualAutomatic Climate ControlSystem0208.
Select Off or On.
Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Auto Memory Recall
.Easy Exit Options
.Chime Volume
.Reverse Tilt Mirror
.Extended Hill Start Assist
Auto Memory Recall
This feature automatically recallsthe current driver’spreviouslystored1or2positionswhentheignitionischanged from OFF to ON/RUN/START or ACCESSORY. SeeMemory Seats059.
Select Off or On.
Easy Exit Options
This feature automatically recallsthe current driver’spreviouslystoredExit button position when exiting thevehicle. SeeMemory Seats059.
Select Off or On.
Chime Volume
Select to set the chime volumelevel.
Reverse Tilt Mirror
When on, both the driver andpassenger, driver, or passengermirrors will tilt downward when thevehicle is shifted to R (Reverse) toimprove visibility of the ground nearthe rear wheels. They will return totheir previous driving position whenthe vehicle is shifted out ofR(Reverse)ortheignitionisturnedto OFF.
Select Off, On - Driver andPassenger, On - Driver, or On -Passenger.
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Extended Hill Start Assist
This allows the duration of the HillStart Assist to be changed. See“Extended Hill Start Assist (EHSA)”inHill Start Assist (HSA)0240.
Select Extended Hold orStandard Hold.
Languages
Select, then select from theavailable language(s).
Lighting
Select the Lighting menu and thefollowing may be displayed:
.Exit Lighting
Exit Lighting
Select to set how long the exteriorlamps stay on when leaving thevehicle and it is dark outside. SeeExit Lighting0169.
Select the desired time.
Power Door Locks
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
.Auto Door Unlock
.Delayed Door Lock
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
When on, this feature will keep thedriver door from locking when thedoor is open. If this feature is turnedon, the Delayed Door Lock menuwill not be available.
Select Off or On.
Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which of thedoors will automatically unlock whenthe vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay thelocking of the doors. To override thedelay, press the power door lockswitch on the door.
Select Off or On.
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Remote Unlock Light Feedback
.Remote Lock Feedback
.Remote Door Unlock
.Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
.Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
.Passive Door Unlock
.Passive Door Lock
.Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps willflash when unlocking the vehiclewith the Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter. SeeRemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation032.
Select Off or Flash Lights.
Remote Lock Feedback
Select to set which type of feedback
is given when pressingQon the
RKE transmitter. SeeRemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation032.
Select Off, Lights and Horn, LightsOnly, or Horn Only.
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The following are all possiblepersonalization features. Dependingon the vehicle, some may not beavailable.
{:Press to access the HomePage Menu.
QorR:To u c h t o s c r o l l t h r o u g h t h emenus or setup items.
0:To u c h t o e x i t o r r e t u r n t o t h eprevious screen or menu.
To a c c e s s t h e m e n u :
1. Press{.
2. Touch Settings.
To u c h t h e m e n u i t e m t o s e l e c t i t .Each of the menus is detailed in thefollowing information.
Settings menus and functions mayvary depending on vehicle options.
The following list of menu items maybe available:
.Time and Date
.Language
.Rear Seat Reminder
.Va l e t M o d e
.Te e n D r i v e r
.Radio
.Vehicle
.Bluetooth
.Apple CarPlay
.Android Auto
.Voice
.USB Auto Launch
.Turn Display Off
.Rear Camera
.Return to Factory Settings
.Software Information
Time and Date
Select Time and Date to adjust theclock. SeeClock0107.
Language
Select, then select from theavailable language(s).
Rear Seat Reminder
This allows for a chime and amessage‘Look in Rear Seat’whenthe rear door has been openedbefore or during operation of thevehicle.
Select Off or On.
Valet Mode (If Equipped)
This will lock the infotainmentsystem and steering wheel controls.It may also limit access to vehiclestorage locations (if equipped).
To e n a b l e v a l e t m o d e :
1. Enter a four-digit code on thekeypad.
2. Touch Enter to go to theconfirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
To u c h L O C K o r U N L O C K t o l o c k o runlock the system. Touch Back togo back to the previous menu.
Teen Driver
See“Te e n D r i v e r”under“Settings”in the infotainment manual.
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Radio
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Manage Favorites
.Number of Favorites Shown
.Audible Touch Feedback
.Te x t S c r o l l
.To n e S e t t i n g s
.Auto Volume
.Maximum Startup Volume
.Audio Cue
Manage Favorites
This allows favorites to be edited.See“Manage Favorites”in“RadioSetup”underHome Page (Radiowith Touchscreen)0175or“Manage Favorites”in“Settings”under“Radio”in the infotainmentmanual.
Number of Favorites Shown
Press to set the number of favoritesto display.
Select the desired number or selectAuto and the infotainment systemwill automatically adjust the numberof favorites shown.
Audible Touch Feedback
This allows Audible TouchFeedback to be turned on or off.
Select Off or On.
Text Scroll
Select to see text scroll on thescreen.
Select Off or On.
Tone Settings
Select to adjust the radio tone. SeeOperation0176.
Auto Volume
This feature adjusts the volumebased on vehicle speed andambient noise.
Select Off, Low, Medium-Low,Medium, Medium-High, or High.
Maximum Startup Volume
This feature sets the maximumstartup volume. If the vehicle isstarted and the volume is greaterthan this level, the volume isadjusted to this level. To set themaximum startup volume, press +or✓to increase or decrease.
Audio Cue
If equipped, this feature adjusts thestartup and shutdown sounds. Toadjust the volume, select + or✓toincrease or decrease.
Vehicle
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Climate and Air Quality
.Collision/Detection Systems
.Comfort and Convenience
.Lighting
.Power Door Locks
.Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
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Climate and Air Quality
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Auto Fan Speed
.Auto Defog
.Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Speed
This feature will set the maximumauto fan speed.
Select Low, Medium, or High.
Auto Defog
This allows the climate controlsystem to prevent fog on the insideof the windows. See“Auto Defog”inDual Automatic Climate ControlSystem0208.
Select Off or On.
Auto Rear Defog
This allows the rear windowdefogger to turn on automaticallywhen the interior temperature is coldand the outside temperature isabout 7 °C (44 °F) and below. See
“Rear Window Defogger”inDualAutomatic Climate ControlSystem0208.
Select Off or On.
Collision/Detection Systems
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Forward Collision System
.Front Pedestrian Detection
.Park Assist
.Rear Cross Traffic Alert
.Go Notifier
.Lane Change Alert
Forward Collision System
This feature will turn on or off theForward Collision Alert (FCA) andForward Automatic Braking (FAB).The Off setting disables all FCA andFA B f u n c t i o n s . W i t h t h e A l e r t a n dBrake setting, both FCA and FABare available. The Alert settingdisables FAB. SeeForwardAutomatic Braking (FAB)0260.
Select Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Front Pedestrian Detection
This feature may help avoid orreduce the harm caused byfront-end crashes with nearbypedestrians.
SeeFront Pedestrian Braking (FPB)System0261.
Select Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Park Assist
This allows the feature to be turnedon or off. SeeAssistance Systemsfor Parking or Backing0253.
Select Off or On.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
This allows the feature to be turnedon or off. SeeAssistance Systemsfor Parking or Backing0253.
Select Off or On.
Go Notifier
This feature will give a reminder thatAdaptive Cruise Control provideswhen it has brought the vehicle to acomplete stop behind another
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stopping vehicle, and then thatvehicle drives on. SeeAdaptiveCruise Control0245.
Select Off or On.
Lane Change Alert
This allows the feature to be turnedon or off. SeeLane Change Alert(LCA)0264.
Select Off or On.
Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Auto Memory Recall
.Easy Exit Options
.Chime Volume
.Reverse Tilt Mirror
.Extended Hill Start Assist
Auto Memory Recall
This feature automatically recallsthe current driver’spreviouslystored1or2buttonpositionswhentheignition is changed from off to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. SeeMemory Seats059.
Select Off or On.
Easy Exit Options
This feature automatically recallsthe current driver’spreviouslystoredexit button position when exiting thevehicle. SeeMemory Seats059.
Select Off or On.
Chime Volume
Select to set the chime volumelevel.
Select Normal or High.
Reverse Tilt Mirror
When on, both the driver andpassenger outside mirrors will tiltdownward when the vehicle isshifted to R (Reverse) to improvevisibility of the ground near the rearwheels. They will return to theirprevious driving position when thevehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse)or the engine is turned off. SeeReverse Tilt Mirrors049.
Select Off, On - Driver andPassenger, On - Driver, or On -Passenger.
Extended Hill Start Assist
This allows the duration of the HillStart Assist to be changed. See“Extended Hill Start Assist (EHSA)”inHill Start Assist (HSA)0240.
Select Extended Hold orStandard Hold.
Lighting
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Vehicle Locator Lights
.Exit Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights
This feature will flash the exteriorlamps and allows the headlamps,parking lamps, taillamps, and mostof the interior lamps to turn on
briefly whenKon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter ispressed to locate the vehicle.
Select Off or On.