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Settings
Volume Limiter
Always On or User SelectableDo NotDisturb
Hold OK to Clear All MyKeysClearMyKeys
Note:Some MyKey items only appear if aMyKey is set.
Information Display Controls(Type 2)
•Press the up and down arrow buttonsto scroll through and highlight theoptions within a menu.
•Press the right arrow button to enter asub-menu.
•Press the left arrow button to exit amenu.
•Press and hold the left arrow button atany time to return to the main menudisplay (escape button).
•Press the OK button to choose andconfirm settings or messages.
Main Menu
From the main menu bar on the left sideof the information display, you can choosefrom the following categories:
•Display Mode.
•Trip 1 & 2.
•Fuel Economy.
•Driver Assist.
•Settings.
Scroll up or down to highlight one of thecategories and then press the right arrowkey or OK to enter into that category. Pressthe left arrow key as needed to exit backto the main menu.
Display Mode
Use the up or down arrow buttons tochoose between the following displayoptions.
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Display Mode
XXX mi (km) to empty, Fuel gauge and Total odometerOption 1
Round tachometer, Fuel gauge and Total odometerOption 2
Round tachometer, Engine coolant temp gauge, Fuel gauge and TotalodometerOption 3
Digital speedometer, Fuel gauge and Total odometerOption 4
Regardless of display mode chosen, when you use the SelectShift Automatic™ trans-mission (SST), the cluster will change to the round tachometer if not already selected.
XXX mi (km) to empty
Shows approximate fuel level before thefuel tank reaches empty. The value isdynamic and can change (raise or lower)depending on driving style.
Fuel gauge
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gaugeindicates approximately how much fuel isin the fuel tank. The arrow next to the fuelpump symbol shows the fuel filler doorside of your vehicle. When the fuel levelbecomes low, the level indicator changesto amber. When the fuel level becomescritically low, the level indicator changesto red.
Note:The fuel gauge level may vary slightlywhen your vehicle is moving or when drivingon a slope.
Note:When a MyKey is in use, low fuelwarnings display earlier.
Round tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutionsper minute. Driving with your tachometerpointer continuously at the top of the scalemay damage the engine. During SelectShiftAutomatic™ transmission (SST) use, thecurrently selected gear appears in thedisplay.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates engine coolant temperature. Atnormal operating temperature, the levelindicator is in the normal range. If theengine coolant temperature exceeds thenormal range, stop your vehicle as soon assafely possible, switch off the engine andlet the engine cool.
Trip 1 & 2
You can access the menu using theinformation display control.
Note:Some options may appear slightlydifferent or not at all if the items areoptional.
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Trip 1 & 2
Trip distanceTrip 1 & 2
Elapsed trip time
Average fuel economy
Hold OK to Reset
•Trip distance — shows the accumulated trip distance.
•Elapsed trip time— timer stops when the vehicle is turned off and restarts when thevehicle is restarted.
•Average fuel economy — shows the average fuel economy for a given trip.
Note:You can reset your trip information by pressing and holding the OK button on the lefthand steering wheel controls.
Fuel Economy
Use the left or right arrow buttons tochoose the desired fuel economy display.
Fuel Economy
30 Min Fuel HistoryInst Fuel EconomyFuel Economy
-XInstantaneous fuel usage
X-Fuel usage over a 30 minutetime span
Always PresentAverage MPG
Always PresentXXX mi (km) to E
•Inst Fuel Economy - This display shows a visual graph of your instantaneous fueleconomy.
•30 Min Fuel History - This display shows a bar chart of your fuel history.
Note:You can reset your average fuel economy by pressing and holding the OK button onthe left hand steering wheel controls.
Driver Assist
In this mode, you can configure differentdriver setting choices.
Note:Some items are optional and maynot appear.
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Driver Assist
Traction Control
Blindspot
High, Normal or LowSensitivityCollision Warn
Cross Traffic Alert
Adaptive or NormalCruise Control
Driver AlertDriver Alert
Driver Alert Disp.
Front Park Aid
Alert, Aid or BothModeLane Keeping
High, Normal or LowIntensity
Rear Park Aid
Settings
In this mode, you can configure differentdriver setting choices.
Note:Some items are optional and maynot appear.
Settings
Auto Engine Off
Normal or TowingDTE Calcula-tion
Easy Entry/Exit
Auto HighbeamLighting
Off or number of secondsAutolamp Delay
AutolockLocksVehicle
Autounlock
All Doors or Driver's DoorRemote unlock
Remaining Life XXX% - Hold OK to ResetOil LifeReset
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
Fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.A
Defrost: Select to distribute air through the windshield air vents. Air distributionto the instrument panel and footwell vents turns off. You can also use thissetting to defrost and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.
B
Power: Press to switch the system on and off. When the system is off, itprevents outside air from entering the vehicle.C
A/C: Press to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air conditioning cools yourvehicle using outside air. To improve the time to reach a comfortabletemperature in hot weather, drive with the windows open until you feel cold airthrough the air vents.
D
Note: In certain conditions (for example, maximum defrost), the air conditioningcompressor may continue to operate even though the air conditioning isswitched off.
Recirculated air: Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air. Theair currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can reduce thetime needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering yourvehicle.
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Note: Recirculated air may also turn on and off automatically in instrumentpanel or instrument panel and floor airflow modes during hot weather to improvecooling efficiency.
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Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in yourvehicle.F
MAX A/C: Adjust for maximum cooling. Recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on and the fanautomatically adjusts to the highest speed.
G
Air distribution control: Adjust to turn airflow from the windshield, instrumentpanel, or footwell vents on or off. You can distribute air through the followingcombinations: windshield, windshield/floor, panel, panel/floor, and floor.
H
Heated rear window: Press to switch the heated rear window on and off. SeeHeated Windows and Mirrors (page 117).I
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL - VEHICLES WITHOUT:
TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY
Power and Driver temperature control: Press to switch the system on andoff. When the system is off, it prevents outside air from entering the vehicle.Adjust the temperature setting on the driver side.
A
AUTO: Press to switch on automatic operation. Adjust to select the desiredtemperature. Fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and outsideor recirculated air are automatically adjusted to heat or cool the vehicle tomaintain the desired temperature. You can also switch off dual zone mode bypressing and holding for more than two seconds.
B
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Air distribution control: Press to switch airflow from the windshield,instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. You can distribute air through anycombination of these vents.
C
A/C: Press to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air conditioning cools yourvehicle using outside air. To improve the time to reach a comfortabletemperature in hot weather, drive with the windows open until you feel cold airthrough the air vents.
D
Recirculated air: Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air. Theair currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can reduce thetime needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering yourvehicle.
E
Note: Recirculated air may also turn on and off automatically in instrumentpanel or instrument panel and floor airflow modes during hot weather to improvecooling efficiency.
Passenger temperature control: Adjust the temperature setting on thepassenger side.F
MAX A/C: Press for maximum cooling. Recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on and the fanautomatically adjusts to the highest speed.
G
Fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.H
Heated seats: Press to switch the heated seats on and off. See Heated Seats(page 127).I
Heated rear window: Press to switch the heated rear window on and off. SeeHeated Windows and Mirrors (page 117).J
Defrost: Select to distribute air through the windshield air vents. Air distributionto the instrument panel and footwell vents turns off. You can also use thissetting to defrost and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.
K
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
PREMIUM AM/FM/CD
Note:You can switch temperature unitsbetween Fahrenheit and Celsius. See yourSYNC information.
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MY TEMP: Adjust the temperature setting on the driver side. This control alsoadjusts the passenger side temperature when you switch off dual zone mode.A
Power and Fan Speed Control: Press to switch the system on and off. Whenthe system is off, it prevents outside air from entering the vehicle. Adjust thevolume of air circulated in the vehicle.
B
DUAL: Adjust the temperature setting on the passenger side.C
Recirculated air: Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air. Theair currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can reduce thetime needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering yourvehicle.
D
Note: Recirculated air may also turn on and off automatically in instrumentpanel or instrument panel and floor airflow modes during hot weather to improvecooling efficiency.
MAX A/C: Adjust for maximum cooling. Recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on and the fanautomatically adjusts to the highest speed.
E
A/C: Press to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air conditioning cools yourvehicle using outside air. To improve the time to reach a comfortabletemperature in hot weather, drive with the windows open until you feel cold airthrough the air vents.
F
Note: In certain conditions (for example, maximum defrost), the air conditioningcompressor may continue to operate even though the air conditioning isswitched off.
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