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Variations:
Note:
The low fuel reminder can appear at
different fuel gauge positions depending on
fuel economy conditions. This variation is
normal.
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
Display/Trip
See General Information (page 108).
Information
See
General Information (page 108).
Settings
See
General Information (page 108).
Brake Coach Display
The Brake Coach appears after your vehicle
has come to a stop. It coaches you to brake
in a manner which maximizes the amount of
energy returned through the regenerative
braking system. The percent displayed is an
indication of the regenerative braking
efficiency with 100% representing the
maximum amount of energy recovery. This feature can be switched on or off in the
information displays settings menu.
See
General Information (page 108).
Trip Summary
Trip Summary displays upon shutting off your
vehicle. The information is cumulative over
the last trip. A new trip begins each time your
start your vehicle (when the Ready to Drive
message comes on). Corresponding trip
efficiency leaves appear on the right
information display.
• Distance - Displays the total distance
traveled, distance traveled on battery
power only (EV distance) and Regen
distance. Regen distance is the estimated
range gained from energy recaptured
through regenerative braking.
• Energy Use - Displays the average fuel
economy.
• Brake Score - The percent displayed is
an indication of the regenerative braking
efficiency for the trip. Right Information Display
Entertainment
See
General Information (page 367).
Phone
See
General Information (page 367).
Navigation or Compass
See
General Information (page 367).
Fuel Economy
See
General Information (page 108).
Vehicle Range
Located at the bottom of the display. It
indicates the estimated distance to empty
based on the fuel remaining in the tank.
Changes in your driving pattern and climate
control use may cause the value to vary.
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Trip Efficiency Leaves
Trip Efficiency Leaves display upon shutting
off your vehicle. The number of leaves
represent the average for the last trip. A new
trip begins each time you start your vehicle
(when the Ready to Drive message comes
on). Corresponding Trip Summary data
displays on the left information display.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicators
will alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious. Some lamps light when you
start your vehicle to make sure they work. If
any lamps remain on after starting your
vehicle, refer to the respective system
warning lamp for further information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp but do not light
when you start your vehicle. Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) The speed control system indicator
light changes color to indicate
what mode the system is in:
See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 222).
On (white light): Lights when you turn the
adaptive cruise control system on. Turns off
when you turn the speed control system off.
Engaged (green light): Lights when the
adaptive cruise control system engages.
Turns off when the speed control system
disengages.
Anti-Lock Braking System If it lights when you are driving, this
indicates a malfunction. You will
continue to have the normal
braking system (without Anti-lock braking
system) unless the brake system warning
lamp also lights. Have an authorized dealer
check the system. Autohold Active It illuminates when the system
holds your vehicle stationary.
Autohold Unavailable It illuminates when the system is
on, but unavailable to hold your
vehicle stationary.
Battery If it lights while driving, it indicates
a malfunction. Switch off all
unnecessary electrical equipment
and have an authorized dealer check the
system immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor
(If Equipped) Lights when you switch this feature
off or with a blind spot message.
See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 237). See Information
Messages (page 119).
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Brake System
Lights when you engage the
parking brake with the ignition on.
If it lights when you are driving,
check that the parking brake is not on. If the
parking brake is not on, this Brake System
lamp indicates low brake fluid level or a
brake system malfunction. Have an
authorized dealer check the system
immediately. WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance may occur.
It will take you longer to stop your vehicle.
Have an authorized dealer check the system
immediately. Driving extended distances with
the parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury. Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Lights when you switch on cruise
control. Direction Indicator Lights when the left or right turn
signal or the hazard warning
flasher is switched on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a
burned-out bulb.
See Changing a Bulb
(page 310).
Door Ajar Lights when the ignition is on and
any door is not completely closed.
EcoSelect Lights when you switch on this
feature.
See EcoSelect (page 171).
Electric Park Brake Lights or flashes when the electric
parking brake malfunctions.Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature Lights when the engine or motor
cooling system is overheating.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place
and have an authorized dealer check the
system.
Engine Oil If it lights with the engine running
or when you are driving, this
indicates a malfunction. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Check the engine oil
level.
See Engine Oil Check (page 299).
Note: Do not resume your trip if it lights, even
if the oil level is correct. Have an authorized
dealer check the system immediately.
Fasten Seatbelt Lights and a chime sounds to
remind you to fasten your seatbelt.
See Seatbelt Reminder (page 39).
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Front Airbag
Lights when you start your vehicle.
If it continues to flash or remains
on, it indicates a malfunction. Have
an authorized dealer check the system.
Grade Assist (If Equipped) Lights when you switch on the
grade assist function.
Heads Up Display
(If Equipped) A red beam of lights appears on
the windshield in certain instances
when using adaptive cruise control
and/or the collision warning system. To make
sure the display works, it will also appear
momentarily when you start your vehicle.
High Beam Lights when you switch on the
high-beam headlamps. Flashes
when you use the headlamp
flasher. Hood Ajar Lights when the ignition is on and
the hood is not completely closed.
Lane Keeping Aid
(If Equipped) Lights when you activate the lane
keeping system.
Low Fuel Level Lights when the fuel level is low or
the fuel tank is nearly empty.
Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lights when your tire pressure is
low. If the lamp remains on with
the engine running or when
driving, check your tire pressure as soon as
possible. To confirm the lamp is working, it will also
light momentarily when you switch on the
ignition. If it does not light when you switch
the ignition on, or it begins to flash at any
time, have an authorized dealer check the
system.
Low Washer Fluid Lights when the windshield washer
fluid is low.
Parking Lamps Lights when you switch on the
parking lamps.
Powertrain Fault Lights when your vehicle detects
a powertrain fault. Contact an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
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Note:
If your vehicle detects certain faults,
it will not allow you to operate the
accelerator pedal. If this happens, press the
brake pedal and release it. This will activate
limp home vehicle operation. In limp home
vehicle operation, your vehicle will
accelerate in a controlled manner up to a
maximum speed of 35 mph (56 km/h) on a
flat surface. If you apply the brake pedal or
move the transmission to neutral (N) you can
override your vehicle ’s acceleration.
Ready to Drive Lights when you switch on your
vehicle and it is ready to drive. A
corresponding message may
display stating ready to drive. Service Engine Soon If the service engine soon indicator
light stays illuminated after the
engine is started, it indicates that
the On Board Diagnostics system (OBD) has
detected a malfunction of the vehicle
emissions control system. Refer to On board
diagnostics (OBD) in the Fuel and Refueling
chapter for more information about servicing
your vehicle. See Emission Control System
(page 184).
If the light is blinking, the engine is misfiring.
This could damage your catalytic converter.
Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have your
vehicle serviced immediately.
Note: If your engine is misfiring, excessive
exhaust temperatures could damage the
catalytic converter or other vehicle
components.
The service engine soon indicator lights
when the you first switch on your vehicle,
prior to engine start, to check the bulb and
to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for
inspection maintenance testing. Normally, the service engine soon light will
stay on until the engine cranks, then turn
itself off if no malfunctions are present.
However, if after 15 seconds the service
engine soon light blinks eight times, it means
that the vehicle is not ready for inspection
maintenance testing. See Emission Control
System
(page 184).
Stability Control Flashes when the system is active.
If it stays lit or does not light when
you switch on the ignition, this
indicates a malfunction. During a malfunction
the system will switch off. Have an authorized
dealer check the system immediately.
See
Using Stability Control (page 204).
Stability Control Off Lights when you switch the system
off. It will go out when you switch
the system back on or when you
switch off the ignition.
See Using Stability
Control (page 204).
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Stop Safely
Lights if your vehicle has an
electrical component fault or failure
that will cause your vehicle to
shutdown or enter into a limited operating
mode. You may also see a message.
Trunk Ajar Lights when the ignition is on and
the trunk is not completely closed.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door and
you have left the key in the ignition. Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key, after
the last door is closed and your keyless
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 an 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 Various systems on your vehicle can be
controlled using the information display
controls on the steering wheel.
Corresponding information displays in the
information display. Left 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.
Main menu
From the main menu bar on the left side of
the information display, you can choose from
the following categories: Display/Trip
Information
Settings
Scroll up or down to highlight one of the
categories, and then press the right arrow
key or
OK to enter into that category. Press
the left arrow key as needed to exit back to
the main menu.
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Display/Trip
Use the up or down arrow buttons
to choose between the following
display options.
Note:The cluster will remember the menu
level 2 state when the individual key state
is changed from the RUN position to the OFF
position. Display/Trip
Menu level 5
Menu level 4
Menu level 3
Menu level 2
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Speedometer
—
—
Help
Engage
Split Power + Avg Fuel Economy + Instantaneous Fuel Gauge + Fuel Gauge)
—
—
Help
Empower
(Power with engine on/off threshold
+ Avg Fuel Economy + Instantaneous Fuel Gauge + Fuel Gauge)
Average Fuel
Average Fuel
Change MyView
MyView
(MyView + Fuel Gauge) Instantaneous Fuel
Split Power
Coolant Temp.
Power + Threshold
Accessory Power
Tach rpm x1000
Trip 1
Accessory Power
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