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Remaining Oil Life :Displays anestimate of the oil's remaining usefullife. If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% isdisplayed, that means 99% of thecurrent oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low,the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOONmessage will appear on the display.SeeEngine Oil Messages0141.The oil should be changed as soonas possible. SeeEngine Oil0288.In addition to the engine oil lifesystem monitoring the oil life,additional maintenance isrecommended in the MaintenanceSchedule. SeeMaintenanceSchedule0369.
The Oil Life display must be resetafter each oil change. Do not resetthe Oil Life display accidentally atany time other than when the oil hasjust been changed. It cannot bereset accurately until the next oilchange. To reset the engine oil lifesystem, seeEngine Oil LifeSystem0291.
Oil Pressure :Oil pressure isdisplayed in either kilopascal (kPa)or in pounds per square inch (psi).
Oil pressure can vary with enginespeed, outside temperature, and oilviscosity. On some models, the oilpump will vary engine oil pressureaccording to engine needs. Oilpressure may change quickly as theengine speed or load varies. This isnormal. If the oil pressure warninglight or Driver Information Center(DIC) message indicates oilpressure outside the normaloperating range, check the vehicle'soil as soon as possible. SeeEngineOil Messages0141.
Tire Pressure :Displays a vehiclewith the approximate pressures ofall four tires. Tire pressure isdisplayed in either kilopascal (kPa)or in pounds per square inch (psi).SeeTire Pressure Monitor System0327andTire Pressure MonitorOperation0328.
Battery Voltage :Displays thecurrent battery voltage, if equipped.Battery voltage changes are normalwhile driving. SeeCharging SystemLight0122.Ifthereisaproblemwith the battery charging system,
the DIC will display a message. SeeBattery Voltage and ChargingMessages0138.
Coolant Temperature :Shows theengine coolant temperature in eitherdegrees Celsius (°C) or degreesFahrenheit (°F).
Speed Warning :This display isused to set the vehicle speed atwhich the speed warning chimesounds and the alert is displayed.The speed can be set by pressingVwhile the speed warning displayis showing.
Units :Movewxto change
between Metric or US when the Unit
display is active. PressVto confirm
the setting. This will change thedisplays on the DIC to the type ofmeasurements you select.
ECO Drive Assist Menu (ECO)
Items
Usewxto scroll through the
menu items. Not all items areavailable on every vehicle. Thefollowing is a list of all possiblemenu items:

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DIC Info Page Options
The info pages on the DIC can beturned on or off through theSettings menu.
1. Pressoto access the cluster
applications.
2. Pressworxto scroll to the
Settings application.
3. PressVto enter the
Settings menu.
4. Scroll to Info Pages and
pressp.
5. Pressworxto move
through the list of possibleinformation displays.
6. PressVwhile an item is
highlighted to select ordeselect that item. When anitem is selected, a checkmarkwill appear next to it.
DIC Info Pages
The following is the list of allpossible DIC info page displays.Some may not be available for yourparticular vehicle. Some items may
not be turned on by default but canbe turned on through the Settingsapp. See“DIC Info Page Options”earlier in this section.
Speed :Shows the vehicle speed ineither kilometers per hour (km/h) ormiles per hour (mph).
Tr i p A o r Tr i p B :Shows thecurrent distance traveled, in eitherkilometers (km) or miles (mi), sincethe trip odometer was last reset.
This also shows the approximateaverage liters per 100 kilometers(L/100 km) or miles pergallon (mpg). This number iscalculated based on the number ofL/100 km (mpg) recorded since thelast time this menu item was reset.This number reflects only theapproximate average fuel economythat the vehicle has right now, andwill change as driving conditionschange.
Press and holdVwhile this display
is active to reset the trip odometerand the average fuel economy. TripAandTripBcanalsoberesetby
pressingpand choosing reset.
Fuel Range :Shows theapproximate distance the vehiclecan be driven without refueling.LOW will be displayed when thevehicle is low on fuel. The fuelrange estimate is based on anaverage of the vehicle's fueleconomy over recent driving historyand the amount of fuel remaining inthe fuel tank.
Oil Life :Shows an estimate of theoil's remaining useful life.If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% isdisplayed, that means 99% of thecurrent oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low,the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOONmessage will appear on the display.SeeEngine Oil Messages0141.The oil should be changed as soonas possible. SeeEngine Oil0288.In addition to the engine oil lifesystem monitoring the oil life,additional maintenance isrecommended in the MaintenanceSchedule. SeeMaintenanceSchedule0369.

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Following Distance Indicator :When Adaptive Cruise Control(ACC) is not engaged, the currentfollow time to the vehicle ahead isdisplayed as a time value on thispage. When ACC has beenengaged, the display switches to thegap setting page. This page showsthe current gap setting along withthe vehicle ahead indicator.
Battery Voltage :Displays thecurrent battery voltage, if equipped.Battery voltage changes are normalwhile driving. SeeCharging SystemLight0122.Ifthereisaproblemwith the battery charging system,the DIC will display a message. SeeBattery Voltage and ChargingMessages0138.
Coolant Temperature :Shows theengine coolant temperature in eitherdegrees Celsius (°C) or degreesFahrenheit (°F).
Oil Pressure :Oil pressure isdisplayed in either kilopascal (kPa)or in pounds per square inch (psi).
Oil pressure can vary with enginespeed, outside temperature, and oilviscosity. On some models, the oil
pump will vary engine oil pressureaccording to engine needs. Oilpressure may change quickly as theengine speed or load varies. This isnormal. If the oil pressure warninglight or Driver Information Center(DIC) message indicates oilpressure outside the normaloperating range, check the vehicle'soil as soon as possible. SeeEngineOil Messages0141.
Drive Cycle Info (Hybrid) :Thisscreen displays the distancetraveled and average fuel economyfor the current trip. The screen willalso be shown when the vehicle isturned off displaying the previoustrip’sinformation.
Efficiency Gauge (Hybrid) :Thisgauge is a guide to driving in anefficient manner by keeping theindicator in the center of the gauge.
.Accel: If the indicator moves tothe right of the gauge,acceleration is too aggressive tooptimize efficiency.
.Brake: If the indicator moves tothe left side of the gauge,braking is too aggressive tooptimize efficiency.
To t a l P o w e r D i s p l a y ( H y b r i d ) :Provides a numeric display of thetotal power being used to propel orstop the vehicle. The display showsthe power being provided by thebattery or charging the battery aswell as the power provided by theengine.
EV Operation (Hybrid) :The barmoves from left to right as the driverrequests more power from thepropulsion system. While in EVmode, maintaining the bar in thegreen zone will allow the driver tomaximize EV operation.
Blank Page :Shows noinformation.

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NO REMOTE DETECTED
This message displays when thetransmitter battery may be weak.See“Starting the Vehicle with a LowTransmitter Battery”underRemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation032.
NO REMOTE DETECTED
PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART
This message displays whenattempting to turn off the vehicleand the RKE transmitter is no longerdetected. Restarting is allowedwithout the RKE transmitter forfive minutes. Press the brake pedaland ENGINE START/STOP torestart the vehicle.
NUMBER OF KEYS
PROGRAMMED
This message displays whenprogramming new keys to thevehicle.
REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE
This message displays whenleaving the vehicle with the RKEtransmitter still inside.
REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY
This message displays when thebattery in the RKE transmitter needsto be replaced.
Lamp Messages
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL
ON/OFF
This message is displayed when theautomatic light control has beenturned on or off. SeeAutomaticHeadlamp System0166.
CHECK XXX TURN
SIGNAL LAMP
When one of the turn signals is out,this message displays to showwhich bulb needs to be replaced.SeeBulb Replacement0305andReplacement Bulbs0309.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message is displayed if theturn signal has been left on. Turn offthe turn signal.
Object Detection System
Messages
24 GHz RADARS OFF
This message displays when drivingin certain areas where there may beradar interference. Adaptive CruiseControl (ACC), Forward CollisionAlert (FCA), and the ForwardAutomatic Braking (FAB) may notwork or may not work as well. Thevehicle does not need service.
FORWARD COLLISION
SYSTEM OFF
This message displays whenForward Automatic Braking (FAB)has been turned off. SeeForwardAutomatic Braking (FAB)0260.
FORWARD COLLISION
SYSTEM REDUCED
This message displays when theForward Automatic Braking (FAB)has been set to the Alert setting.This setting disables FAB functions.SeeForward Automatic Braking(FAB)0260.

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STEERING ASSIST IS
REDUCED DRIVE WITH CARE
This message can appear forseveral reasons. Take the vehicle toyour dealer if the problem persists.
Starting the Vehicle
Messages
INITIALIZING—WAIT TO
SHIFT
In extreme cold temperatures thehybrid vehicle can take up to30 seconds to start. Wait to shiftfrom P (Park) while the vehicle isstarting.
PRESS BRAKE TO START
This message displays whenattempting to start the vehiclewithout first pressing the brakepedal.
Tire Messages
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
This message displays if there is aproblem with the Tire PressureMonitor System (TPMS). SeeTirePressure Monitor Operation0328.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays when thesystem is learning new tires. SeeTire Pressure MonitorOperation0328.
TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD
AIR TO TIRE
On vehicles with the Tire PressureMonitor System (TPMS), thismessage displays when thepressure in one or more of thevehicle's tires is low.
The low tire pressure warning lightwill also come on. SeeTirePressure Light0127.
If a tire pressure message displays,inflate the tires until the tire pressureis equal to the values shown on theTire and Loading Information label.SeeTires0317,Vehicle LoadLimits0325,andTirePressure0325.
More than one tire pressuremessage can be received at a time.The DIC also shows the tirepressure values. SeeDriverInformation Center (DIC) (BaseLevel)0131orDriver InformationCenter (DIC) (Uplevel)0134.
Transmission Messages
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays if there is aproblem with the transmission. Seeyour dealer.
SHIFT DENIED
This message displays whenattempting to use the automatictransmission manual mode to shiftto too low or too high of a gear. SeeManual Mode0235.

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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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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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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