Transmission
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See an authorized dealer.Transmission Malfunc-tion Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in asafe place as soon as possible.Transmission OverTemperature StopSafely
The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop ina safe place as soon as possible.Transmission Over-heating Stop Safely
See an authorized dealer.Transmission ServiceRequired
The transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.Transmission Too HotPress Brake
The transmission has limited functionality. See an authorizeddealer.Transmission LimitedFunction See Manual
The transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up beforeyou drive.Transmission WarmingUp Please Wait
A reminder to shift into park.Transmission Not in Park
A request for you to apply the brake as needed by the trans-mission.Press Brake Pedal
Displays when a button needs to be pressed again to enterneutral hold. See Automatic Transmission (page 175).Select L to Confirm Stayin Neutral Mode
The transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.Transmission Adjusted
The transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.Transmission Adapt-Mode
The transmission is locked and unable to select gears.Transmission Indicat-Mode Lockup On
The transmission is unlocked and free to select gears.Transmission Indicat-Mode Lockup Off
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Information Displays
Max Defrost
Press to switch on defrost. The left-handand right-hand settings set to HI, air flowsthrough the windshield vents, and the fanadjusts to the highest speed. You can alsouse this setting to defog and clear thewindshield of a thin covering of ice. Theheated rear window also turns on whenyou select maximum defrost.
Note:To prevent window fogging, youcannot select recirculated air whenmaximum defrost is on.
Left-hand Temperature Control
Adjusts the temperature setting on theleft-hand side.
Note:This control also adjusts theright-hand side temperature when youswitch off dual zone mode.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH: SYNC,
VEHICLES WITHOUT: TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY
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Replace the filter at regular intervals. SeeScheduled Maintenance (page 473).
For additional cabin air filter information,or to replace the filter, see an authorizeddealer.
REMOTE START (If Equipped)
You can switch this feature on or off andadjust the settings using the informationdisplay.
The system adjusts the interiortemperature depending on your chosensettings during remote start.
You cannot adjust the climate controlsetting during remote start operation.When you switch the ignition on, theclimate control system returns to theprevious settings. You can now makeadjustments.
You need to switch on certainvehicle-dependent features, such as:
•Heated seats.
•Cooled seats.
•Heated steering wheel.
•Heated mirrors.
•Heated rear window.
Automatic Settings
In hot weather, the system sets to 72°F(22°C). The cooled seats are set to high(if available, and AUTO is on in theinformation display).
In moderate weather, the system eitherheats or cools (based on previoussettings). The rear defroster, heatedmirrors and heated or cooled seats do notturn on.
In cold weather, the system sets to 72°F(22°C). The heated seats are set to high(if available, and AUTO is on in theinformation display). The heated rearwindow and heated mirrors turn on.
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Climate Control
•Driver seat.
•Power mirrors.
•Power steering column.
The memory control is on the driver door.
Saving a PreSet Position
1. Adjust the memory features to yourdesired position.
2. Press the SET button until you hear asingle tone.
3. Press the desired preset button untilyou hear a single tone.
You can save up to two preset memorypositions. You can save a memory presetat any time.
Recalling a PreSet Position
Press and release the preset buttonassociated with your desired drivingposition. The memory features move tothe position stored for that preset.
Note:You can only recall a preset memoryposition when you switch the ignition off, orwhen the transmission is in park (P) orneutral (N) if the ignition is on and thevehicle is not moving.
You can also recall a preset memoryposition by:
•Pressing the unlock button on yourintelligent access key fob if it is linkedto a preset position.
•Unlocking the intelligent driver doorhandle if a linked key fob is present.
Note:Using a linked key fob to recall yourmemory position when the ignition is offmoves the seat to the Easy Entry position.
Note:Pressing any active memory featurecontrol - power seat, mirror, or steeringcolumn (or any memory button) during amemory recall cancels the operation.
Linking a PreSet Position to yourRemote Control or IntelligentAccess Key Fob
Your vehicle can save the preset memorypositions for up to two remote controls orintelligent access (IA) keys.
After you have saved your desired memorypreset positions:
1. Press and hold the desired presetbutton for about three seconds untilyou hear a single tone.
2. Within three seconds, press the lockbutton on the remote control you arelinking.
To unlink a remote control, follow thesame procedure – except in step 2, pressthe unlock button on the remote control.
Note:If more than one linked remotecontrol or intelligent access key is in range,the memory function moves to the settingsof the first key to initiate a memory recall.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
If you enable the easy entry and exitfeature, it automatically moves the driverseat position rearward up to 2 in (5 cm)when you switch the ignition off.
The driver seat returns to the previousposition when you switch the ignition on.
You can enable or disable this feature inthe information display. See GeneralInformation (page 97).
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Red indicator lightA.
Green indicator lightB.
1. Press and hold one of the buttons onthe hand-held transmitter for 10seconds. The indicator light will changefrom green to red and green.
2.Press the same button twice to confirmthe change to programming mode. Ifdone properly the indicator light willappear red.
3. Hold the transmitter within 1–3 inches(2–8 centimeters) of the button on thevisor you want to program.
4. Press and hold both the programmedGenie button on the hand-heldtransmitter and the button you wantto program. The indicator light on thevisor will flash rapidly when theprogramming is successful.
Note:The Genie transmitter will transmitfor up to 30 seconds. If HomeLink does notprogram within 30 seconds the Genietransmitter will need to be pressed again. Ifthe Genie transmitter indicator light displaysgreen and red, release the button until theindicator light turns off before pressing thebutton again.
Once HomeLink has been programmedsuccessfully, the Genie transmitter mustbe changed out of program mode. To dothis:
1. Press and hold the previouslyprogrammed Genie button on thehand-held transmitter for 10 seconds.The indicator light will change from redto red and green.
2.Press the same button twice to confirmthe change. If done correctly theindicator light will turn green.
Programming HomeLink to the GenieIntellicode Garage Door Opener Motor
Note:You may need a ladder to access thegarage door opener motor.
1. Press and hold the program button onthe garage door opener motor untilboth blue indicator lights turn on.
2. Release the program button. Only thesmaller round indicator light should beon.
3.Press and release the program button.The larger purple indicator light willflash.
Note:The next two steps must becompleted in 30 seconds.
4.Press and release the Genie Intellicode2 hand-held transmitter’s previouslyprogrammed button. Both indicatorlights on the garage door opener motorunit should now flash purple.
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STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE
When you start the engine, the idle speedincreases. This helps to warm up theengine. If the engine idle speed does notslow down automatically, have yourvehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
Note: You can crank the engine for a totalof 60 seconds without the engine startingbefore the starting system temporarilydisables. The 60 seconds does not have tobe all at once. For example, if you crank theengine three times for 20 seconds eachtime, without the engine starting, youreached the 60-second time limit. Amessage appears in the information displayalerting you that you exceeded the crankingtime. You cannot attempt to start theengine for at least 15 minutes. After 15minutes, you are limited to a 15-secondengine cranking time. You need to wait 60minutes before you can crank the engine for60 seconds again.
Before starting your vehicle, check thefollowing:
•Make sure all occupants have fastenedtheir seatbelts.
•Make sure the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure the parking brake is on.
•Make sure the transmission is in park(P).
Starting Your Vehicle
Keyless Starting
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note:You must have your intelligent accesskey in your vehicle to shift the transmissionout of park (P).
1. Fully depress the brake pedal.
2. Briefly press the push button ignitionswitch.
3. Wait for the green ready indicator toilluminate before trying to shift intogear or drive your vehicle.
Failure to Start
The system does not function if:
•The key frequencies are jammed.
•The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, dothe following:
1. Remove the key blade from thetransmitter.
2. Remove the rubber covering (A) fromthe cup holder. With the buttons facingupward and the unlock button facingthe front of your vehicle, place the firstintelligent access key into the backupslot (B).
3. Press the push button ignition switch.
If you cannot start the engine after threeattempts, wait 10 seconds and follow thisprocedure:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Fully depress the brake pedal.
3. Shift into park (P).
4. Fully press the accelerator pedal.
5. Briefly press the push button ignitionswitch.
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Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you torestart your vehicle within 20 seconds ofswitching it off, even if it does not detecta valid passive key.
Within 20 seconds of switching the engineoff, press the brake pedal and press thepush button ignition switch. After 20seconds, you can no longer start yourvehicle if it does not detect a valid passivekey.
Once your vehicle starts, it remains runninguntil you press the push button ignitionswitch, even if your vehicle does not detecta valid passive key. If you open and closea door while your vehicle is running, thesystem searches for a valid passive key.After 20 seconds, you can no longer startyour vehicle if it does not detect a validpassive key.
Automatic Engine Shutdown
This feature automatically shuts downyour vehicle if it has been idling for anextended period. The ignition also turnsoff to save battery power. Before yourvehicle shuts down, a message appears inthe information display showing a timercounting down. If you do not intervenewithin 30 seconds, your vehicle shutsdown. Another message appears in theinformation display to inform you that yourvehicle has shut down to save fuel. Startyour vehicle as normal.
Automatic Engine Shutdown Override
Note: You cannot permanently switch offthe automatic shutdown. The systemdefaults to normal mode when you start thevehicle.
You can stop the shutdown, or reset thetimer, at any point before the 30-secondcountdown has expired by doing any of thefollowing:
•Interacting with your vehicle, forexample pressing the brake oraccelerator pedal.
•You can temporarily switch off theshutdown any time the ignition is onusing the information display. SeeInformation Displays (page 97).
•During the countdown beforeshutdown, you are prompted to pressOK or RESET (depending on your typeof information display) to temporarilyswitch the feature off (for the currentignition cycle only).
Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Stationary
Note:The ignition, all electrical circuits andall warning lamps and indicators will beturned off.
Note:If your vehicle is left running for 30minutes without any interaction, itautomatically shuts down.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift into park (P).
3. Briefly press the push button ignitionswitch.
Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Moving
WARNING
Switching off the engine when thevehicle is still moving will result in aloss of brake and steering assistance.The steering will not lock, but higher effortwill be required. When the ignition isswitched off, some electrical circuits,including air bags, warning lamps andindicators may also be off. If the ignitionwas turned off accidentally, you can shiftinto neutral (N) and re-start the engine.
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Starting and Stopping the Engine
•Perform all scheduled maintenance.
•There is no need to wait for your engineto warm up. The vehicle is ready todrive immediately after starting.
PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE
OPERATION
Plug-in Power Mode and HybridMode
You must plug in your Energi vehicleregularly for optimal use of the highvoltage battery's extended rangecapability. Charging your vehicle addselectrical energy. This energy is used topropel the vehicle in plug-in power mode.
Estimated electric range is shown in bluenext to gasoline range at the bottom of theright information display. You can alsoconfigure MyView to include detailedvehicle range information. See Gauges(page 89).
The system maximizes the use ofelectric-only operation in plug-in powermode. System conditions may requireengine operation; however, the systemuses plug-in power whenever possible.
When your plug-in power is depleted, thepowertrain system will automaticallyswitch to hybrid mode. Hybrid mode usesboth the gasoline engine and electricmotor to power your vehicle and maximizefuel economy.
EV Modes
Your vehicle contains selectableEV modes through the EV buttonon the center console.
These modes are available when yourvehicle can run under high voltage batterypower. With your vehicle in driving mode,you can change EV modes with each pressof the EV button. The current mode will bedisplayed in the left-hand instrumentcluster screen.
Auto EV
This mode provides anautomatic use of high voltagebattery power during the drive,staying in electric mode when possible andrunning the engine when needed. Thismode will be the only one available if theplug-in power has been depleted.
EV Now
This mode provides an electriconly driving experience. Theleft-hand information displaychanges to a screen displaying youraverage miles or kilometers per chargealong with EV specific tools and functions.
Your vehicle may accelerate more slowlyand the top speed may be lower in EV Nowmode than in Auto EV mode.
You can enable your engine at any time byusing one of the following methods:
1.Press the OK button on the left 5–waysteering wheel control while viewingthe miles or kilometers per chargescreen. Your vehicle will enable theengine as needed, and willautomatically return to EV Now aftereight seconds or when the engine is nolonger needed.
2.Press the accelerator pedal fully. A popup message will appear. Press OK onthe left-hand steering wheel button toactivate as needed. The message willdisappear if you release the acceleratorpedal.
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