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Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
yorz:Press to go to the previous
or next selection.
SorT: Press to move between the
interactive display zones in the
cluster. Press
Sto go back to the
previous menu.
SEL : Press to open a menu or select a
menu item. Press and hold to reset
values on certain screens. See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 162.
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by front-end
crashes. FCA provides a green
indicator,
V, when a vehicle is
detected ahead. This indicator
displays amber if you follow a vehicle
much too closely. When approaching a
vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA
provides a flashing red alert on the
windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses
the driver seat.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0260.
Night Vision System
If equipped, this system can help the
driver see and alert the driver to
pedestrians or large animals ahead of
the vehicle beyond the area lit by the
headlamps.
See Night Vision System 0266.
Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB)
If the vehicle has Forward Collision
Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which
includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA).
When the system detects a vehicle
ahead in your path that is traveling in
the same direction that you may be
about to crash into, it can provide a
boost to braking or automatically
brake the vehicle. This can help avoid
or lessen the severity of crashes when
driving in a forward gear.
See Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
0 262.
Front Pedestrian Braking
(FPB) System
If equipped, the FPB system may
help avoid or reduce the harm caused
by front-end crashes with nearby
pedestrians when driving in a
forward gear. FPB displays an amber
indicator,
~, when a nearby
pedestrian is detected directly ahead.
When approaching a detected
pedestrian too quickly, FPB provides a
red flashing alert on the windshield
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and rapidly beeps or pulses the driver
seat. FPB can provide a boost to
braking or automatically brake the
vehicle.
SeeFront Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System 0264.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
If equipped, LKA may help avoid
crashes due to unintentional lane
departures. It may assist by gently
turning the steering wheel if the
vehicle approaches a detected lane
marking without using a turn signal in
that direction. It may also provide a
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert
as the lane marking is crossed. The
system will not assist or alert if it
detects that you are actively steering.
Override LKA by turning the steering
wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect
lane markings between 60 km/h (37
mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph).
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 270 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
0 271.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
If equipped, the LCA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists drivers
with avoiding lane change crashes
that occur with moving vehicles in the
side blind zone (or spot) areas or with
vehicles rapidly approaching these
areas from behind. The LCA warning
display will light up in the
corresponding outside mirror and will
flash if the turn signal is on. The Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system is
included as part of the LCA system.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0268
and Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0269.
Surround Vision
If equipped, views around the vehicle
display in the infotainment display to
aid with parking and low-speed
maneuvers.
See “Surround Vision ”under
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0254. Front Vision Camera
If equipped, a view of the area in front
of the vehicle displays on the
infotainment display to aid with
parking and low-speed maneuvers.
See
“Front Vision Camera ”under
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0254.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC shows a view of the
area behind the vehicle on the
infotainment display when the vehicle
is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with
parking and low-speed backing
maneuvers.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0254.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system uses a
triangle with an arrow displayed on
the infotainment display to warn of
traffic behind your vehicle that may
cross your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound, or the driver seat will pulse.
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SeeAssistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0254.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear Parking Assist (RPA)
uses sensors on the rear bumper to
assist with parking and avoiding
objects while in R (Reverse).
It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h
(5 mph). RPA may show a warning
triangle on the infotainment display
and a graphic on the instrument
cluster to provide the object distance.
In addition, multiple beeps or seat
pulses may occur if very close to an
object.
The vehicle may also have the Front
Parking Assist system.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0254.
Automatic Parking
Assist (APA)
If equipped, the APA system helps to
search for and maneuver the vehicle
into parallel or perpendicular parking
spots using automatic steering, displays, and beeps. When the vehicle
speed is below 30 km/h (18 mph),
touch
Oto enable the system.
See “Automatic Parking Assist (APA)”
under Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0254.
Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB)
If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) it also has the RAB
system, which is designed to help
avoid or reduce the harm caused by
backing crashes when the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse). If the system
detects the vehicle is backing too fast
to avoid a crash with a detected object
behind your vehicle in your path, it
may automatically brake hard to
a stop.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0254.
Surround Vision Recorder
If equipped, the Surround Vision
Recorder records 360° camera views to
an SD card. Only images are recorded,
no sound. See
Surround Vision Recorder 0272.
Power Outlets
Power Outlet 12-Volt Direct
Current
The 12-volt accessory power outlet
can be used to plug in electrical
equipment, such as a cell phone or
MP3 player. The vehicle may have an
accessory power outlet on the rear
seat trim panel (gasoline and
PLUG-IN) and inside the trunk
(PLUG-IN only).
1. Power Outlet 110V/120V
Alternating Current
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Tilt Switch
Vent Feature :Press and hold the
front of
E(2) to vent the sunroof.
Press and hold the rear of
E(2) to
close the sunroof vent.
See Sunroof 061.
PLUG-IN Features
High Voltage Safety
Information
{Warning
Exposure to high voltage can cause
shock, burns, and even death. The
high voltage components in the
vehicle can only be serviced by
technicians with special training.
High voltage components are
identified by labels. Do not remove,
open, take apart, or modify these
components. High voltage cable or
wiring has orange covering or
labels. Do not probe, tamper with,
cut, or modify high voltage cable or
wiring.
This vehicle has a high voltage battery
and a standard 12-volt battery.
If the vehicle is in a crash, the sensing
system may shut down the high
voltage system. When this occurs, the
high voltage battery is disconnected and the vehicle will not start. The
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON message in
the Driver Information Center (DIC)
will be displayed. Before the vehicle
can be operated again, it must be
serviced at your dealer.{Warning
Damage to the high voltage battery
or high voltage system can create a
risk of electric shock, overheating,
or fire.
If the vehicle is damaged from a
moderate to severe crash, flood,
fire, or other event, the vehicle
should be inspected as soon as
possible. Until the vehicle has been
inspected, store it outside at least
15 m (50 ft) from any structure or
anything that can burn. Ventilate
the vehicle by opening a window or
a door.
Contact your dealer as soon as
possible to determine whether an
inspection is needed.
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SeeBattery - North America 0324 for
important safety information. If an
airbag has inflated, see What Will You
See after an Airbag Inf lates? 089.
Only a trained service technician with
the proper knowledge and tools
should inspect, test, or replace the
high voltage battery. See your dealer if
either the 12-volt battery or the high
voltage battery needs service.
Charging
This section explains the process for
charging the high voltage battery. Do
not allow the vehicle to remain in
temperature extremes for long periods
without being driven or plugged in.
It is recommended that the vehicle be
plugged in when temperatures are
below 0 °C (32 °F) and above 32 °C
(90 °F) to maximize high voltage
battery life.
When using the portable charge cord
included with the vehicle, it will take
approximately 20 hours to charge the
vehicle with the 8 amp AC current
setting or 12.5 hours using the
12 amp AC current setting. When
using a charging station capable of 16 amps or more, it will take
approximately 4.5 hours to charge the
vehicle. Charge times will vary with
outside temperature. There are three
ways to program how the vehicle is
charged. See
Programmable Charging
(PLUG-IN Only) 0152.
The charging system may run fans
and pumps that result in sounds from
the vehicle while it is turned off.
Additional unexpected clicking sounds
may be caused by the electrical
devices used while charging.
While the charge cord is plugged into
the vehicle, the vehicle cannot be
driven.
Charging
Start Charge
A portable charge cord used to charge
the vehicle high voltage battery is
stored in the trunk under the load
floor. 1. Place the vehicle in P (Park) with the ignition off.
2. Push the rearward edge of the charge port door in and release
to open the door. In cold weather conditions, ice
may form around the charge port
door. Remove ice from the area
before attempting to open or
close the charge port door.
3. Open the trunk. Lift the load floor cover and remove the
charge cord.
4. Plug the charge cord into the electrical outlet. See Electrical
Requirements for Battery Charging
(PLUG-IN Only) 0285. Verify the
charge cord status. See Charge
Cord (PLUG-IN Only) 0279. Select
the appropriate charge level
using the Charge Limit
Preference screen on the
infotainment display. See “Charge
Limit Selection ”under
Programmable Charging (PLUG-IN
Only) 0152.
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{Danger
Improper use of portable electric
vehicle charge cords may cause a
fire, electrical shock, or burns, and
may result in damage to property,
serious injury, or death.. Do not use extension cords,
multi-outlet power strips,
splitters, grounding adaptors,
surge protectors, or similar
devices.
. Do not use an electrical outlet
that is worn or damaged,
or will not hold the plug
firmly in place.
. Do not use an electrical outlet
that is not properly grounded.
. Do not use an electrical outlet
that is on a circuit with other
electrical loads.
Charge Cord Status Indicators
See Charge Cord (PLUG-IN Only) 0279.
Charge Level Selection
Charge level selection can be made
using the Charge Limit Preference
screen on the infotainment display.
See “Charge Limit Selection ”under
Programmable Charging (PLUG-IN Only)
0 152.
{Warning
Using a charge level that exceeds
the electrical circuit or electrical
outlet capacity may start a fire or
damage the electrical circuit. Use
the lowest charge level until a
qualified electrician inspects the
electrical circuit capacity. Use the
lowest charge level if the electrical
circuit or electrical outlet capacity
is not known.
Regenerative Braking
Regenerative braking takes some of
the energy from the moving vehicle
and turns it back into electrical
energy. This energy is then stored in
the high voltage battery system, contributing to increased energy
efficiency. See
Regenerative Braking
(PLUG-IN Only) 0237.
Service
{Warning
Never try to do your own service on
high voltage components. You can
be injured and the vehicle can be
damaged if you try to do your own
service work. Service and repair of
these high voltage components
should only be performed by a
trained service technician with the
proper knowledge and tools. See
Doing Your Own Service Work 0298.
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Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system is on
when the vehicle is started.
The StabiliTrak system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system is on when the vehicle is
started.
.To turn off TCS, press and release
Yon the center console.iilluminates in the instrument
cluster and the appropriate DIC
message displays.
. Press and release
Yagain to turn
TCS back on.
. To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak, press and hold
Yon
the center console until
gandi
illuminate in the instrument
cluster. The appropriate DIC
message displays. .
Press and release
Yagain to turn
on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0239.
The vehicle has Driver Mode Control.
See Driver Mode Control (Gasoline Only)
0 241.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in pressure
of one of the vehicle's tires. If the
warning light comes on, stop as soon
as possible and inflate the tires to the
recommended pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label.
See Vehicle Load Limits 0213. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected. The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the tire
pressures are getting low and the tires
need to be inflated to the proper
pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See
Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 349.
Fuel (2.0L L4 Turbo Engine)
Premium Recommended Fuel
Use premium 93 octane unleaded
gasoline in your vehicle. Unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating as low
as 87 may be used, but it will reduce
performance and fuel economy. See
Fuel 0286.
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Fuel (3.0L Twin Turbo
V6 Engine)
Premium Required Fuel
Use premium 93 octane unleaded
gasoline in your vehicle. Unleaded
gasoline with a 91 octane rating may
be used, but it will reduce
performance and fuel economy. See
Fuel0286.
Fuel (3.6L V6 Engine)
Regular Fuel
Use only unleaded gasoline rated
87 octane or higher in your vehicle.
Do not use gasoline with an octane
rating lower as it may result in vehicle
damage and lower fuel economy. See
Fuel 0286.
E85 or FlexFuel
No E85 or FlexFuel
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater
than E15 (15% ethanol by volume),
such as E85, cannot be used in this
vehicle.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The
oil life system should be reset to 100%
only following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Using the DIC buttons, display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the
DIC. See Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0162.
2. Press and hold SEL to clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message and reset the oil life
at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil life
display accidentally at any time
other than after the oil is
changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change.
The oil life system can also be reset as
follows: 1. Using the DIC buttons, display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the
DIC. See Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0162.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.