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Stability Control
It will flash when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated or
does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction, the system
will switch off. Have the system checked by
an authorized dealer immediately. See
Using Stability Control (page 193).
Stability Control Off It will illuminate when you switch
the system off. It will go out when
you switch the system back on or
when you switch the ignition off. See Using
Stability Control
(page 193). AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Keyless Warning Alert
The horn will sound twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key and
your vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle
is still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking brake
on and drive your vehicle. If the warning
chime remains on after you have released
the parking brake, have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and injury.
We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that
may take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe operation
of your vehicle. We recommend against the
use of any hand-held device while driving
and encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you are
aware of all applicable local laws that may
affect the use of electronic devices while
driving. You can control various systems on your
vehicle using the information display controls
on the steering wheel. The information
display provides the corresponding
information. Information Display Controls
•
Press the up and down arrow buttons to
scroll through and highlight the options
within a menu.
• Press the right arrow button to enter a
sub-menu.
• Press the left arrow button to exit a menu. •
Press and hold the left arrow button at
any time to return to the main menu
display (escape button).
• Press the OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages. This icon gives you the ability to
switch a feature on or off. A check
in the box indicates the feature is
enabled, and unchecked indicates the
feature is disabled.
Main menu
From the main menu bar on the left side of
the information display, you can choose from
the following categories: Trip 1 & 2
Fuel Economy
Driver Assist
Settings
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Fuel Economy
Instantaneous Fuel Economy
Auto StartStop
• Instantaneous Fuel Economy: This display shows a visual graph of your in\
stantaneous fuel economy.
• Auto StartStop - Available Auto Start-Stop messaging will provide details about what is happening with your sys\
tem. See Information
Messages (page 114).
Driver Assist Use the up or down arrow buttons
to choose between the following
display options.
Driver Assist
Traction Control
Blindspot High, Normal or Low
Sensitivity
Collision Warning
Cross Traffic
—
Adaptive or Normal
Cruise Control
—
On or Display
Driver Alert
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All-Wheel Drive
Action
Message
The all-wheel drive system temporarily turns off to protect itself from \
overheating.
AWD Temporarily Disabled
The all-wheel drive system temporarily turns off to protect itself from \
overheating or if you areusing the temporary spare tire.
AWD OFF
The all-wheel drive system will resume normal function and clear this me\
ssage after driving ashort distance with the road tire re-installed or after the system cools\
.
AWD Restored
The all-wheel drive system is not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues tocome on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
AWD Malfunction Service Required
Automatic Engine Shutdown Action
Message
The engine is getting ready to shut off.
Engine Shuts Off In {seconds to shut off:#0}
Seconds
The engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy.
Engine Shut Off For Fuel Economy
The engine is getting ready to shut off. You can press OK on the left steering wheel button tooverride the shut down.
Engine Shuts Off in {seconds to shut off:#0}
Seconds Press Ok to Override
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Battery and Charging System
Action
Message
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continue\
s to come on, contactan authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Charging System
The battery management system detects an extended low-voltage condition.\
Your vehicle will
disable various features to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the electrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If the system voltage has recovered, the disabled features will operate again as normal.
Low Battery Features Temporarily Turned
Off
The battery management system determines that the battery is at a low st\
ate of charge. Turnyour ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message will clear once you restart your vehicle and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allow faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off To Save Battery
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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
Action
Message
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as so\
on as possible.
Blindspot System Fault
The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information System (page 223).
Blindspot Not Available Sensor Blocked
See Manual
The system detects a vehicle.
See Blind Spot Information System (page 223).
Vehicle Coming From X
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert system sensors\
are blocked. See BlindSpot Information System
(page 223).
Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor Blocked
See Manual
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as so\
on as possible.
Cross Traffic System Fault
Collision Warning System Action
Message
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as so\
on as possible.
Collision Warning Malfunction
You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in front of the radar sensor.You can typically clean the sensor to resolve.
See Collision Warning System (page 230).
Collision Warning Not Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as so\
on as possible.
Collision Warning Not Available
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Doors and Locks
Action
Message
The door(s) listed is not completely closed.
X Door Ajar
The luggage compartment is not completely closed.
Trunk Ajar
The hood is not completely closed.
Hood Ajar
The system has disabled the door switches.
Switches Inhibited Security Mode
There is a system malfunction with the child locks. Contact an authorize\
d dealer as soon as possible.
Child Lock Malfunction Service Required
The factory keypad code displays in the information display after system resets the k\
eypad.See Keyless Entry (page 71).
Factory Keypad Code {X X X X X}
Driver Alert Action
Message
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver Alert Warning Rest Now
Take a rest soon.
Driver Alert Warning Rest Suggested
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Maintenance
Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the
warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, conta\
ct an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Engine Oil Check (page 290).
Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left is at 0%.
See Engine Oil Check (page 290).
Oil Change Required
The brake fluid level is low, inspected the brake system immediately.
See Brake Fluid Check
(page 295).
Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high.
Engine Coolant Over Temperature
The washer fluid is low, refill washer fluid.
Washer Fluid Level Low
The engine has reduced power to help reduce high engine temperature.
Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp
Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may not allow some features to operateproperly. See an authorized dealer.
Transport / Factory Mode Contact Dealer
The powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
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