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1.Air Vents 0193.
2. Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0155.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 157.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Buttons (If Equipped).
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base) 0138 orDriver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0141.
3. Instrument Cluster 0120.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0111.
5. Infotainment 0161.
6. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0155.
7. Hazard Warning Flashers
0156.
8. Heated Front Seats 064 (If
Equipped).
9. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
0295. 10.
Climate Control Systems (With
Heater Only) 0188 orClimate
Control Systems (With Air
Conditioning) 0186.
Automatic Climate Control
System 0190 (If Equipped).
11. Power Outlets 0115.
USB Port 0169.
12. Wireless Charging Pocket (If Equipped). See Wireless
Charging 0117.
13. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0231.
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0236.
14. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
0 224 orManual Transmission
0 227.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 0110.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls (If Equipped).
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base) 0138 orDriver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0141. 16.
Horn 0111.
17. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0110.
18. Cruise Control 0233.
Heated Steering Wheel 0111
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0238 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0242
(If Equipped).
19. Hood Release. See Hood
0 261.
20. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0130.
21. Exterior Lamp Controls 0153.
Fog Lamps 0157 (If
Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0158.
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to have the vehicle in view. Check
local regulations for any
requirements.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System033.
Starting the Vehicle
To start the engine using the remote
start feature: 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release
Q.
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold
/for at
least four seconds or until the
turn signal lamps flash. The
turn signal lamps flashing
confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been
received.
When the engine starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on as
long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for
15 minutes. After 30 seconds,
repeat the steps if a 15-minute
extension is desired. Remote start
can be extended only once.
Turn the ignition on to drive.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can be
extended by another 15 mintues,
if during the first 15 minutes
Steps 2 and 3 are repeated while
the engine is still running. An
extension can be requested
30 seconds after starting. When the
remote start is extended, the
second 15-minute period is added
on to the first 15 minutes for a total
of 30 minutes.
The remote start can be
extended once.
A maximum of two remote starts,
or a single start with an extension,
is allowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must be
turned on and then back off to use
remote start again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.
Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle and press and hold
/
until the parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote vehicle start feature will
not operate if:
. The key is in the ignition (Key
Access) or an RKE transmitter is
in the vehicle (Keyless Access).
. The hood is not closed.
. The hazard warning flashers
are on.
. The malfunction indicator lamp
is on.
. The engine coolant temperature
is too high.
. The oil pressure is low.
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If a vehicle door is unlocked, and
then opened and closed, the doors
will lock either when your foot is
removed from the brake or the
vehicle speed becomes faster than
13 km/h (8 mph).
To unlock the doors:
.Press
K.
. For automatic transmissions,
shift the vehicle into P (Park).
. For manual transmissions and a
keyed ignition system, remove
the key from the ignition when
parked.
. For manual transmissions and a
pushbutton start system, turn the
vehicle off when parked.
The automatic door lock feature
cannot be disabled. Automatic door
unlocking can be programmed.
See Vehicle Personalization 0145.
Lockout Protection
Key Access : When locking is
requested with the driver door open
and the key in the ignition, all the
doors will lock and the driver door
will remain unlocked.
This can be manually overridden by
pressing and holding
Qon the
power door lock switch.
Keyless Access : When locking is
requested with the driver door open
and the engine is running or the
ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY, all
the doors will lock and the driver
door will remain unlocked.
If the vehicle is off and locking is
requested while a door is open,
when all doors are closed the
vehicle will check for RKE
transmitters inside. If an RKE
transmitter is detected and the
number of RKE transmitters inside
has not reduced, the driver door will
unlock and the horn will sound three
times.
This can be manually overridden by
pressing and holding
Qon the
power door lock switch. Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
Keyless Access :
If Unlocked
Door Anti-Lockout has been turned
on and the vehicle is off, the driver
door is open, and locking is
requested, all the doors will lock and
the driver door will remain unlocked.
Push the lock button on the door or
the RKE transmitter a second time
to lock the driver door. The
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout feature
can be turned on or off. See Vehicle
Personalization 0145.
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear
doors from inside the vehicle.
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The system has one or more
transmitters matched to an
immobilizer control unit in your
vehicle. Only a correctly matched
transmitter will start the vehicle.
If the transmitter is ever damaged,
you may not be able to start your
vehicle.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when
the ignition is turned on.
If the engine does not start and the
security light stays on, there is a
problem with the system. Turn the
vehicle off and try again.
If the RKE transmitter appears to be
undamaged, try another transmitter.
Or, you may try placing the
transmitter in the front (automatic
transmission) or rear (manual
transmission) cupholder. See
“Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery”underRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Key Access) 034 or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Keyless Access)
0 36. If the engine does not start with the
other transmitter or when the
transmitter is in the front (automatic
transmission) or rear (manual
transmission) cupholder, your
vehicle needs service. See your
dealer who can service the
theft-deterrent system and have a
new transmitter programmed to the
vehicle.
Do not leave the transmitter or
device that disarms or deactivates
the theft-deterrent system in the
vehicle.Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.
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Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 110
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 110
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 111
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 111
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . 128 Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . 128
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Charging System Light . . . . . . . 130
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . 130
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 133
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . 134
Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Wait-to-Start Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 135
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 136
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 137
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . 137
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 137
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . 137
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Engine Power Messages . . . . . 144
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . 144
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 145
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POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.Warning Lights,
Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning lights and gauges can
signal that something is wrong
before it becomes serious enough
to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to the
warning lights and gauges could
prevent injury.
Some warning lights come on briefly
when the engine is started to
indicate they are working. When
one of the warning lights comes on
and stays on while driving, or when
one of the gauges shows there may
be a problem, check the section that
explains what to do. Waiting to do
repairs can be costly and even
dangerous.
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Seat Belt Reminders
Driver Seat Belt Reminder
Light
There is a driver seat belt reminder
light on the instrument cluster.
When the engine is on, this light is
solid. When the engine is started,
this light flashes and a chime may
come on to remind the driver to
fasten their seat belt. Then the light
stays on solid until the belt is
buckled. This cycle may continue
several times if the driver becomes
unbuckled while the vehicle is
moving.
If the driver seat belt is buckled,
neither the light nor the chime
comes on.
Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
Light
There is a passenger seat belt
reminder light near the passenger
airbag status indicator. If equipped,
seePassenger Sensing System
0 81.
When the engine is on, this light is
solid. When the engine is started,
this light flashes and a chime may
come on to remind passengers to
fasten their seat belt. Then the light
stays on solid until the belt is
buckled. This cycle continues
several times if the passenger
becomes unbuckled while the
vehicle is moving.
If the passenger seat belt is
buckled, neither the chime nor the
light comes on. The front passenger seat belt
reminder light and chime may turn
on if an object is put on the seat
such as a briefcase, handbag,
grocery bag, laptop, or other
electronic device. To turn off the
reminder light and/or chime, remove
the object from the seat or buckle
the seat belt.
Airbag Readiness Light
This light shows if there is an
electrical problem with the airbag
system. The system check includes
the airbag sensor(s), passenger
sensing system, the pretensioners,
the airbag modules, the wiring, and
the crash sensing and diagnostic
module. For more information on the
airbag system, see
Airbag System
0 75.
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Charging System Light
The charging system light comes on
briefly when the ignition is turned
on, but the engine is not running, as
a check to show the light is working.
The light turns off when the engine
is started. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the light stays on, or comes on
while driving, there could be a
problem with the electrical charging
system. Have it checked by your
dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
If a short distance must be driven
with the light on, be sure to turn off
all accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine
Light)
This light is part of the vehicle’s
emission control on-board
diagnostic system. If this light is on
while the engine is running, a
malfunction has been detected and
the vehicle may require service. The
light should come on to show that it
is working when the ignition is on
with the engine not running for Key
Access or in Service Mode for
Keyless Access.
SeeIgnition Positions (Key Access)
0 206 orIgnition Positions (Keyless
Access) 0208.
This light may also come on when
the system has detected a problem
with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
management system. See Diesel
Exhaust Fluid 0219.
Malfunctions are often indicated by
the system before any problem is
noticeable. Being aware of the light
and seeking service promptly when
it comes on may prevent damage.
Caution
If the vehicle is driven continually
with this light on, the emission
control system may not work as
well, the fuel economy may be
lower, and the vehicle may not
run smoothly. This could lead to
costly repairs that might not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.