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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
—
—
—
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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Tach rpm x 1000 — When the gasoline
engine is running, the tachometer gauge
displays the engine speed in revolutions
per minute (RPM). When your vehicle is
operating on battery power only with the
engine off, EV displays and the
tachometer is greyed out.
Note: The trip data, and average fuel
economy cannot be reset in MyView. 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.
Information 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 or down arro\
ws to scroll
through the tutorials. Then press OK to view.
Tutorial
Warnings
Displays the associated driver alert graphic.
Driver Alert
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 t\
he up or down
arrow buttons to scroll through the list.
System Check
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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. 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
Grade Assist
—
Sport, Normal or Comfort
Drive Control
—
On or Off
Blindspot
—
On or Off
Cross Traffic
—
Adaptive or Normal
Cruise Control
—
On or Off
Driver Alert
Alert only, Aid only or Alert + Aid
Mode
Lane Keeping Sys
High, Normal or Low
Intensity
—
On or Off
EV+ Mode
High, Normal or Low
Alert Sensitivity
Pre-Collision
—
On or Off
Front Park Aid
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Settings
On or Off
Courtesy Wipe
Wipers
On or Off
Rain Sensing
Hold OK to Create MyKey
Create MyKey
MyKey
Always On or User Selectable
911 Assist
Always On or User Selectable
Advancetrac
Choose desired speed or off
Max Speed
Choose desired speed or off
Speed Minder
On or Off
Volume Limiter
On or Off
Do Not Disturb
Hold
OK to Clear All MyKeys
Clear MyKeys
Select the desired language - Hold OK to Set
Language
Display
Miles & GAL, l/100km or km/l
Distance
Units
Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C)
Temperature
psi, kPa or bar
Tire Pressure
On or Off
Brake Coach
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Settings
On or Off
Battery Display
On or Off
Regen Display
Hold OK to Reset
Driving History
Right 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 the
OK button to choose and
confirm your selection.
Main menu
From the main menu bar on the right side of
the information display, you can choose from
the following categories: Entertainment
See
General Information (page 367).
Phone
See
General Information (page 367).
Navigation or Compass
See
General Information (page 367).
Fuel Economy
Use the up or down arrow buttons to choose
between the following display options.
Note: The information display will remember the menu level 2 state when you ch\
ange the individual key state from the RUN to the OFF
position.
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Action
Message
Displays when the door switches have been disabled.
Switches Inhibited Security Mode
Displays when there is a system malfunction with the child locks. Contac\
t your authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Child Lock Malfunction Service Required
Displays the factory keypad code after the keypad has been reset. See Keyless Entry (page
70).
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
Fuel Action
Message
Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
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Hill Start Assist
Action
Message
Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contact your authorized dealer. See Auto Hold
(page 199).
Hill Start Assist Not Available
Keys and Intelligent Access Action
Message
Displayed as a reminder to press the brake while starting the vehicle.
To START Press Brake
Displayed if the key is not detected by the system.
See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page
222).
No Key Detected
Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed to shut off the engine a\
nd an Intelligent Accesskey is not detected inside the vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is Needed
Displayed when the vehicle is in the run ignition state.
Run Power Active
This message is displayed when there is a problem with your vehicle ’s starting system. See your
authorized dealer for service.
Starting System Fault
Displayed during spare key programming, when an Intelligent Access key is programmed to the system.
Key Program Successful
Displayed during spare key programming, when an Intelligent Access key has failed to be programmed.
Key Program Failure
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