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Energy Information
(eAssist)
To view the Consumption History
screen on the infotainment display,
touch
[on the Home page or on
the Application Tray on the top of
the infotainment display. Then touch
INFO at the bottom of the display.
Consumption History
The consumption history graph
shows the average fuel economy
over the last 50 km or 50 mi. The
Present bar provides the average
fuel economy for the present 5 km
or 5 mi.
Touch Reset to clear the
history data.
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC displays are shown in the
center of the instrument cluster in
the Info App. See Instrument Cluster
0 110. The Info App is only available
when the vehicle is on. The displays
show the status of many vehicle
systems. The controls for the DIC
are on the right steering wheel
control.
yorz: Press to move up or
down in a list.
SorT: PressSto open
application menus on the left. Press
Tto open interaction menus on the
right.
V: Press to open a menu or select
a menu item. Press and hold to
reset values on certain screens.
DIC Info Page Options
The info pages on the DIC can be
turned on or off through the
Options app.
1. Press
Sto access the cluster
applications.
2. Press
yorzto scroll to the
Options application.
3. Press
Vto select the
Options app.
4. Press
yorzto scroll to Info
Pages and press
T.
5. Select Edit List or press
T.
6. Press
yorzto move
through the list of possible
information displays.

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7. PressVwhile an item is
highlighted to select or
deselect that item.
DIC Info Pages
The following is the list of all
possible DIC info page displays.
Some may not be available for your
particular vehicle. Some items may
not be turned on by default but can
be turned on through the Settings
app. See “DIC Info Page Options”
earlier in this section.
Speed (Sport Theme Only) :
Displays the vehicle speed in either
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles
per hour (mph).
Trip A or Trip B with Average Fuel
Economy and Average Speed :
Displays the current distance
traveled, in either kilometers (km) or
miles (mi), since the trip odometer
was last reset. The trip odometer
can be reset by pressing and
holding
Vwhile this display is
active, or by pressing
Tand
resetting through the right menu. The Average Fuel Economy display
shows the approximate average
liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km)
or miles per gallon (mpg). This
number is calculated based on the
number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded
since the last time this menu item
was reset. This number reflects only
the approximate average fuel
economy that the vehicle has right
now, and will change as driving
conditions change. The Average
Fuel Economy can be reset by
pressing and holding
Vwhile this
display is active, or by pressing
T
and resetting through the
right menu.
The Average Speed display shows
the average speed of the vehicle in
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles
per hour (mph). This average is
calculated based on the various
vehicle speeds recorded since the
last reset of this value. The average
speed can be reset by pressing and
holding
Vwhile this display is
active, or by pressing
Tand
resetting through the right menu. Fuel Range :
Displays the
approximate distance the vehicle
can be driven without refueling.
LOW will be displayed when the
vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel
range estimate is based on an
average of the vehicle's fuel
economy over recent driving history
and the amount of fuel remaining in
the fuel tank.
Fuel Economy : The center
displays the approximate
instantaneous fuel economy as a
number and bar graph. Displayed
above the bar graph is a running
average of fuel economy for the
most recently traveled selected
distance. Displayed below the bar
graph is the best average fuel
economy that has been achieved for
the selected distance. The selected
distance is displayed at the top of
the page as “last xxx mi/km.”
Press
Tto select the distance or
reset best value. Use
yandzto
choose the distance and press
V.
Press
yandzto select “Reset
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best average fuel economy. After
reset, the best value displays“-,-”
until the selected distance has been
traveled.
The display provides information on
how current driving behavior affects
the running average and how well
recent driving compares to the best
that has been achieved for the
selected distance.
Oil Life : Displays an estimate of
the oil's remaining useful life.
If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is
displayed, that means 99% of the
current oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low,
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will appear on the display.
The oil should be changed as soon
as possible. See Engine Oil0234.
In addition to the engine oil life
system monitoring the oil life,
additional maintenance is
recommended. See Maintenance
Schedule 0311.
The Oil Life display must be reset
after each oil change. It will not
reset itself. Do not reset the Oil Life
display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just
been changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil change.
To reset the engine oil life system,
press and hold
Vfor several
seconds while the Oil Life display is
active. See Engine Oil Life System
0 237.
Tire Pressure : Displays the
approximate pressures of all four
tires. Tire pressure is displayed in
either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds
per square inch (psi). If the pressure
is low, the value for that tire is
shown in amber.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 268 andTire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0269.
Timer : To start the timer, press
V
while this display is active. The
display will show the amount of time
that has passed since the timer was
last reset. To stop the timer, press
V
briefly while this display is active
and the timer is running. To reset
the timer to zero, press and hold
V
while this display is active. Drive Cycle Summary (eAssist) :
Displays the distance traveled and
the fuel economy for that trip.
Follow Distance/Gap Setting :
The
current follow time to the vehicle
ahead is displayed as a time value
on this page when Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) is not engaged.
When ACC has been engaged, the
Following Distance Indicator page
switches to the Gap Setting page.
This page shows the current gap
setting.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0208 andAdaptive Cruise
Control 0195.
Top Consumers : Shows a list of
the features that are currently
impacting the fuel economy, in order
from highest to lowest. If a feature is
turned off, it will be removed from
the list.
Economy Trend : Displays history
of the Average Fuel Economy from
the last 50 km (30 miles). Each bar
represents about 5 km (3 miles) of
driving. The fuel economy will range
from 0 –15 L/100 km (0 –50 mpg).
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always reflect the most recent
distance on the right side. This
display cannot be reset.
ECO Index :The bar graph
provides feedback on the efficiency
of current driving behavior. The
green ECO ball indicates low fuel
consumption. The amber ECO ball
indicates high fuel consumption.
More economical driving will keep
the ball in the ECO range.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
{Warning
If the HUD image is too bright or
too high in your field of view, it
may take you more time to see
things you need to see when it is
dark outside. Be sure to keep the
HUD image dim and placed low in
your field of view.
If equipped with HUD, some
information concerning the
operation of the vehicle is projected
onto the windshield. The information
is projected through the HUD lens on the driver side of the instrument
panel and focused out toward the
front of the vehicle.
Caution
If you try to use the HUD image
as a parking aid, you may
misjudge the distance and
damage your vehicle. Do not use
the HUD image as a parking aid.
The HUD information can be
displayed in various languages. The
speedometer reading and other
numerical values can be displayed
in either English or metric units.
The language selection is changed
through vehicle personalization and
the units of measurement is
changed through the instrument
cluster. See Vehicle Personalization
0 133 and“Options” under
Instrument Cluster 0110.
HUD Display on the Vehicle
Windshield
The HUD may display some of the
following vehicle information and
vehicle messages or alerts:
. Speed
. Tachometer
. Audio
. Phone
. Navigation
. Collision Alert
. Cruise Control
. Lane Departure
. Low Fuel

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Some vehicle messages or alerts
displayed in the HUD may be
cleared by using the steering wheel
controls. SeeVehicle Messages
0 132.
The HUD control is to the left of the
steering wheel.
To adjust the HUD image:
1. Adjust the driver seat to a comfortable position.
2. Start the engine.
3. Use the following settings to adjust the HUD.
$:Press down or lift up to center
the HUD image. The HUD image
can only be adjusted up and down,
not side to side.
!: Press to select the display
view. Each press will change the
display view.
D: Lift up and hold to brighten the
display. Press down and hold to dim
the display. Hold down to turn the
display off.
The HUD image will automatically
dim and brighten to compensate for
outside lighting. The HUD
brightness control can also be
adjusted as needed.
The HUD image can temporarily
light up depending on the angle and
position of sunlight on the HUD
display. This is normal.
Polarized sunglasses could make
the HUD image harder to see.
HUD Views
There are four views in the HUD.
Some vehicle information and
vehicle messages or alerts may be
displayed in any view.
Metric
English
Speed View : This display gives the
speedometer reading (in English or
metric units), Adaptive Cruise
Control speed, Lane Departure
Warning, and vehicle ahead
indicator. Some information only
appears on vehicles that have these
features, and when they are active.

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If You Cannot See the HUD
Image When the Ignition Is On
Check that:
.Nothing is covering the
HUD lens.
. HUD brightness setting is not
too dim or too bright.
. HUD is adjusted to the proper
height.
. Polarized sunglasses are
not worn.
. Windshield and HUD lens are
clean.
If the HUD image is not correct,
contact your dealer.
The windshield is part of the HUD
system. See Windshield
Replacement 0249.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC
indicate the status of the vehicle or
some action that may be needed to
correct a condition. Multiple
messages may appear one after
another.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be
acknowledged and cleared by
pressing
V. The messages that
require immediate action cannot be
cleared until that action is
performed.
All messages should be taken
seriously; clearing the message
does not correct the problem.
If a SERVICE message appears,
see your dealer.
Follow the instructions given in the
messages. The system displays
messages regarding the following
topics:
. Service Messages
. Fluid Levels
. Vehicle Security .
Brakes
. Ride Control Systems
. Driver Assistance Systems
. Cruise Control
. Lighting and Bulb Replacement
. Wiper/Washer Systems
. Doors and Windows
. Seat Belts
. Airbag Systems
. Engine and Transmission
. Tire Pressure
. Battery
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE/PROPULSION POWER
IS REDUCED
This message displays when the
vehicle's propulsion power is
reduced. Reduced propulsion power
can affect the vehicle's ability to
accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no observed reduction
in performance, proceed to your
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be re
duced the next time the vehicle is
driven. The vehicle may be driven at
a reduced speed while this
message is on, but maximum
acceleration and speed may be
reduced. Anytime this message
stays on, or displays repeatedly, the
vehicle should be taken to your
dealer for service as soon as
possible.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO
XXX KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the
vehicle speed has been limited to
the speed displayed. The limited
speed is a protection for various
propulsion and vehicle systems,
such as lubrication, thermal,
suspension, Teen Driver if
equipped, or tires.
Vehicle
Personalization
Use the audio system controls to
access the personalization menus
for customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
To access the personalization
menus:1. Touch SETTINGS on the Home page on the infotainment
display.
2. Touch the desired feature to display a list of available
options.
3. Touch the desired option.
4. Touch to select the desired option setting.
5. Touch
hBACK to return to the
previous menu.
Personalization Menus
The following list of features may be
available:
. Time and Date
. Rear Seat Reminder
. Language
. Valet Mode
. Teen Driver
. Radio
. Vehicle
. Bluetooth
. Apple CarPlay
. Android Auto
. Voice
. Display
. Rear Camera
. Return to Factory Settings
. Software Information
. Wi-Fi
Each menu is detailed in the
following information.

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Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See
Clock0106.
Rear Seat Reminder
This allows for a chime and a
message when the rear door has
been opened before or during
operation of the vehicle.
Select Off or On.
Language
Select Language, then select from
the available language(s).
Valet Mode
To turn Valet Mode on and off, see
“Valet Mode” under“Setting Radio
Preferences” in the infotainment
manual.
Teen Driver
See “Teen Driver” under“Settings”
in the infotainment manual.
Radio
To manage the radio features, see
“Radio Setup” under“Setting Radio
Preferences” in the infotainment
manual.
Vehicle
Select and the following may be
displayed:
. Climate and Air Quality
. Collision/Detection Systems
. Comfort and Convenience
. Lighting
. Power Door Locks
. Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Climate and Air Quality
Select and the following may be
displayed:
. Auto Fan Speed
. Air Quality Sensor
. Auto Defog
. Auto Rear Defog
. Ionizer Auto Fan Speed
This feature will set the auto fan
speed.
Select Low, Medium, or High.
Air Quality Sensor
This feature may operate the
recirculation mode automatically.
Select Off, Low Sensitivity, or High
Sensitivity.
Auto Defog
If equipped, the front defog will
automatically react to temperature
and humidity conditions that may
cause fogging.
Select Off or On.
Auto Rear Defog
This allows the Auto Rear Defog to
be turned on or off. This feature will
automatically turn on the rear
window defogger when it is cold
outside.
Select Off or On.