Fuel Economy (Energi only)
This display is only available in Hybrid
Mode. In Plug-in Power Mode the display
changes to Miles (or km)/Full Charge.
An Instant Fuel Economy gauge is provided
along with Avg Fuel Economy. While
viewing this screen you can reset your
average fuel economy by pressing and
holding the OK button on the left hand
steering wheel controls. For more
information see Common Displays in this
chapter. Trip 1 & 2
Provides trip odometer, trip average fuel
economy and trip timer.
Distance traveled on battery power only
with the engine off is shown in blue next
to total trip distance.
For Energi vehicles total plug-in electricity
used in kilowatt hours (kWh) is shown in
blue next to trip average fuel economy.
Info In this mode, you can view
different vehicle system
information and perform a
system check. Information
Displays a number of different system tutorials. Use the up/down
arrows 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 check
menu may appear different based upon equipment options and
current vehicle status. Use the up/down arrow buttons to scroll
through the list.
System Check
Settings In this mode, you can configure
different 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
Menu level 6
Menu level 5
Menu level 4
Menu level 3
Menu level 2
—
On or Off
Traction Ctrl
Driver Assist
—
On or Off
Blindspot
—
On or Off
Cross Traffic
—
On or Off
ECO Cruise 1
—
On or Off
EV+ Mode
—
On or Off
Rear Park Aid
—
Hold OK to
Reset
Tire Monitor
—
On or Off
Auto Engine
Off
Vehicle
On or Off
Auto Light
Rain
Lighting
On or Off
Daytime
Lights
Select time interval
Home Light
Auto or Last
Settings
Heater - A/C
Climate
Control
Remote Start
Auto or Off
Front Defrost
Auto or Off
Rear Defrost
Auto or Off
Driver Seat
Auto or Off
Passenger Seat
5, 10 or 15 minutes
Duration
On or Off
Quiet Start
Enable or Disable
System
—
Select
number of
years
Tire Mobility
Kit
—
Hold OK to
Create MyKey
Create MyKey
MyKey
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Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)
Action
Message
Your vehicle needs confirmation it is unplugged before
allowing a start. You must make sure your vehicle is unplugged
and you respond to the message prompt before starting your
vehicle.
Vehicle Plugged In ? Yes
No
Your vehicle detects it is still plugged in and you attempt to
start it.
Unplug Prior to Starting
Vehicle
Your vehicle is ready to drive.
Ready to Drive
Your vehicle is ready to drive. You have XXX% plug-in energy
available.
Ready to Drive XXX%
Charged
You selected EV Now mode with the EV button.
EV Now Battery
Powered
You selected EV Later mode with the EV button.
EV Later XX% Plug-in
Energy Reserved
You selected Auto EV mode with the EV button.
Auto EV Normal Opera-
tion
EV Now is unavailable.
EV Now Not Available
Your vehicle enables the engine due to the climate control
defrost setting. This is normal operation.
Engine Enabled Due to
Defrost Setting
Your vehicle enables the engine for system performance. This
is normal operation.
Engine Enabled for
System Performance
You can press OK to enable the engine temporarily for
increased performance when in EV Now mode.
Press OK to Enable
Engine
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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
Action
Message
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Blindspot System Fault
The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Informa-
tion System (page 179).
Blindspot Not Available
Sensor Blocked See Manual
The system detects a vehicle. See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 179).
Vehicle Coming From X
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert
system sensors are blocked. See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 179).
Cross Traffic Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See Manual
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic System
Fault
Doors Action
Message
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed and
the vehicle is moving.
X Door Ajar
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed.
Displays when the liftgate is not completely closed.
Liftgate Ajar
Fuel Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
Displays if the fuel fill inlet is not properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
EV functionality is disabled and the engine is running to
maintain fuel freshness.
See Fuel Quality (page 143).
Fuel Freshness Engine
may run to maintain fuel freshness
Wait for up to 15 seconds while the fuel system depressurizes.
Fuel Door Opening
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Action
Message
The fuel system has finished depressurizing and you can begin
to refuel.
Fuel Door Open
A reminder to close the fuel door.
Close Fuel Door
There is an error in attempting to refill your vehicle.
Refuel Error See Manual
Hill Start Assist Action
Message
Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contact your
authorized dealer. See Hill Start Assist (page 163).
Hill Start Assist Not
Available
Keys and Intelligent Access Action
Message
This message is displayed when there is a problem with your
vehicle’s starting system. See your authorized dealer for
service.
Starting System Fault
Displays to remind you that the key is in the luggage
compartment.
Key Inside vehicle
Displays if the key is not detected by the system.
Key Not Inside vehicle
Displayed if the key is not detected by the system.
No Key Detected
Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed to shut off
the engine and a Intelligent Access Key is not detected inside
the vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is
Needed
Displayed when the vehicle is in the Accessory ignition state.
Accessory Power is
Active
Displayed as a reminder to press the brake while starting the
vehicle.
To START Press Brake
Displayed as a reminder to apply the brake and push the start
button to start the vehicle.
Press Brake + Start
Button
Displayed as needed by the system for proper function.
Place Key in Backup
Location
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Action
Message
Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligent
access key is programmed to the system.
Key Programmed x Keys
Total
Displayed during spare key programming when the maximum
number of keys have been programmed.
Max Number of Keys
Learned
Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare key
using two existing MyKeys.
Could Not Program
Integrated Key
Informs you that upon exiting your vehicle that the vehicle is
still on.
Vehicle is ON
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine.
Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to
come on with your engine running, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.
See Engine Oil Check (page 226).
Change Engine Oil Soon
Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. See
Engine Oil
Check (page 226).
Oil Change Required
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system
should be inspected immediately. See
Brake Fluid Check
(page 232).
Brake Fluid Level Low
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place. Contact your authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
Displays when the engine coolant temperature is excessively
high.
Engine Coolant Over
Temperature
Displays when the motor coolant temperature is excessively
high.
Motor Coolant Over
Temperature
Displayed when the kit needs service. See your authorized
dealer.
Service Tire Mobility Kit
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a
powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
Displays when EV functionality is disabled and the engine is
running to maintain oil quality.
Engine ON Due to Low
Use Normal Operation
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Park Brake
Action
Message
Displays when the parking brake is set, the engine is running
and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the
warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact
your authorized dealer.
Park Brake Engaged
Power Steering Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition that
requires service. See your authorized dealer.
Steering Fault Service
Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop the vehicle a
safe place. Contact your authorized dealer.
Steering Loss Stop
Safely
Remote Start Action
Message
Displayed when the remote start system is active.
Remote Start Active
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Action
Message
Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire
pressure. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 276).
Tire Pressure Low
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is
malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come
on, contact your authorized dealer.
See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 276).
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or
your spare tire is in use. See
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 276). If the warning stays on or continues to
come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
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•
Press the recirculated air button so
fresh air enters the vehicle.
• Press the fan button until the fan is at
its lowest setting.
Automatic Climate Control
Note: Adjusting the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is
not necessary. The system automatically
adjusts to heat or cool the interior to your
selected temperature as quickly as possible.
For the system to function efficiently, the
instrument panel and side air vents should
be fully open.
Note: If you select AUTO during cold
outside temperatures, the system directs
airflow to the windshield and side window
vents. In addition, the fan may run at a
slower speed until the engine warms up.
Note: If you select AUTO during hot outside
temperatures, or when the inside of the
vehicle is hot, the system automatically uses
recirculated air to maximize interior cooling.
When the interior reaches the selected
temperature, the system automatically
switches to using outside air.
Heating the Interior Quickly
1. Press the
AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting.
Defrosting and Defogging the
Windows Quickly
Press the MAX defrost button.
Recommended Settings for
Heating
1. Press the
AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. Use
72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary. Cooling the Interior Quickly
Press the
MAX A/C button.
Recommended Settings for
Cooling
1. Press the
AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. Use
72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.
Side Window Defogging in Cold
Weather
1. Press the defrost and panel buttons.
2. Select
A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. Use
72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.
4. Adjust the fan speed to a high speed setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel air vents toward the side windows.
6. To increase the airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the air
vents in the middle of the instrument
panel and in the rear of the center
console.
HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Heated Rear Window
Note: Make sure the vehicle is running
before operating the heated windows. Press the button to clear the
heated rear window of thin ice
and fog. The heated rear
window will automatically turn off after a
short period of time.
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