A camera sensor, centrally mounted behindthe windshield of your vehicle, continuouslymonitors conditions to turn the high beamson and off.
Once the system is active, the high beamsturn on if:
•The ambient light level is low enough.
•There is no traffic in front of your vehicle.
•The vehicle speed is greater thanapproximately 32 mph (51 km/h).
The high beams turn off if:
•The ambient light level is high enoughthat high beams are not required.
•The system detects an approachingvehicle's headlamps or tail lamps.
•The vehicle speed falls belowapproximately 27 mph (44 km/h).
•The system detects severe rain, snow orfog.
•The camera is blocked.
Switching the System On and Off
Switch the system on using the informationdisplay. See Information Displays (page112).
Switch the lighting control to the autolampsposition. See Autolamps (page 89).
Overriding the System
When you switch on the high beams, pushingor pulling the stalk provides a temporaryoverride to low beam.
Automatic High Beam Indicator (If Equipped)
The indicator lamp illuminates toconfirm when the system is readyto assist.
ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS (If Equipped)
Note:There is a delay of two to five secondsbefore the system operates when you driveyour vehicle.
Note:The system is only active at speedsabove 3 mph (5 km/h).
The headlamp beams move in the samedirection as the steering wheel. This providesmore visibility when driving around curves.
A. Without adaptive headlamps.
B. With adaptive headlamps.
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Vehicle Range
Located at the bottom of the display. Itindicates the estimated distance to emptybased on the fuel remaining in the tank.Changes in your driving pattern and climatecontrol use may cause the value to vary.
Trip Efficiency Leaves
Trip Efficiency Leaves display upon shuttingoff your vehicle. The number of leavesrepresent the average for the last trip. A newtrip begins each time you start your vehicle(when the Ready to Drive message comeson). Corresponding Trip Summary datadisplays on the left information display.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicatorsalert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious. Some lamps illuminatewhen you start your vehicle to make surethey work. If any lamps remain on afterstarting your vehicle, refer to the respectivesystem warning lamp for further information.
Note:Some warning indicators appear inthe information display and operate thesame as a warning lamp but do notilluminate when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator (If
Equipped)
The speed control system indicatorlight changes color to indicatewhat mode the system is in: SeeUsing Adaptive Cruise Control (page 227).
On (white light): Lights when you turn theadaptive cruise control system on. Turns offwhen you turn the speed control system off.
Engaged (green light): Lights when theadaptive cruise control system engages.Turns off when the speed control systemdisengages.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp
If it lights when you are driving, thisindicates a malfunction. You willcontinue to have the normalbraking system (without Anti-lock brakingsystem) unless the brake system warninglamp also lights. Have an authorized dealercheck the system.
Auto Hold Active
It illuminates when the systemholds your vehicle stationary.
Auto Hold Unavailable
It illuminates when the system ison, but unavailable to hold yourvehicle stationary.
Automatic Headlamp High BeamIndicator (If Equipped)
It illuminates when the systemautomatically turns the headlamphigh beam on.
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Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature
Lights when the engine or motorcooling system is overheating.Stop your vehicle in a safe placeand have an authorized dealer check thesystem.
Engine Oil
It illuminates when you switch theignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine isrunning this indicates a malfunction. Stopyour vehicle as soon as it is safe to do soand switch the engine off. Check the engineoil level. If the oil level is sufficient, thisindicates a system malfunction. Have yourvehicle checked immediately.
See Engine Oil Check (page 303).
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp
It illuminates and a chime soundsuntil you fasten the seatbelts.
Front Airbag
Lights when you start your vehicle.If it continues to flash or remainson, it indicates a malfunction. Havean authorized dealer check the system.
Grade Assist
Lights when you switch on thegrade assist function.
Heads Up Display (If Equipped)
A red beam of lights appears onthe windshield in certain instanceswhen using adaptive cruise controland/or the collision warning system. To makesure the display works, it will also appearmomentarily when you start your vehicle.
Headlamp High Beam Indicator
Lights when you switch on thehigh-beam headlamps. Flasheswhen you use the headlampflasher.
Hood Ajar
Lights when the ignition is on andthe hood is not completely closed.
Lane Keeping Aid (If Equipped)
Lights when you activate the lanekeeping system.
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp
Lights when the fuel level is low orthe fuel tank is nearly empty. Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp
It illuminates when your tirepressure is low. If the lamp remainson with the engine running orwhen driving, check your tire pressure assoon as possible.
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Stability Control
Flashes when the system is active.If it stays lit or does not light whenyou switch on the ignition, thisindicates a malfunction. During a malfunctionthe system will switch off. Have an authorizeddealer check the system immediately. SeeUsing Stability Control (page 208).
Stability Control Off
It illuminates when you switch thesystem off.
Stop Safely
Lights if your vehicle has anelectrical component fault or failurethat will cause your vehicle toshutdown or enter into a limited operatingmode. You may also see a message.
Trunk Ajar
Lights when the ignition is on andthe trunk is not completely closed.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door andyou have left the key in the ignition.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit yourvehicle with the intelligent access key, afterthe last door is closed and your keylessvehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle isstill on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from theignition and open the driver's door and youhave left the headlamps or parking lampson.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking brakeon and drive your vehicle. If the warningchime remains on after you have releasedthe parking brake, have the system checkedby an authorized dealer immediately.
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ActionMessage
Displayed when the adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver.Adaptive Cruise - Driver Resume Control
Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.Adaptive Cruise Speed Too Low toActivate
Displays when the vehicle speed is getting too low for adaptive cruise.Adaptive Cruise Shift Down
Adaptive Headlamps
ActionMessage
Displays when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon aspossible.Check Headlamp System See Manual
AdvanceTrac™
ActionMessage
Displayed when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact yourauthorized dealer as soon as possible.Service AdvanceTrac
Displayed when the traction control has been disabled or enabled by the driver.AdvanceTrac Off On
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Information Displays
The keyless starting system has threemodes:
•Off: Turns the ignition off.
•Without applying the brake pedal,press and release the button oncewhen the ignition is in the on mode,or when the vehicle is running but isnot moving.
•On: All electrical circuits are operationaland the warning lamps and indicatorsilluminate.
•Without applying the brake pedal,press and release the button once.
•Start: Starts the vehicle. The engine maynot start when the vehicle starts.
•Press the brake pedal, and then pressthe button until the vehicle starts. Anindicator light on the buttonilluminates when the ignition is onand when the vehicle starts.
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE
When the engine starts for the first time onyour drive, the idle speed increases, thishelps to warm up the engine. If the engineidle speed does not slow down automatically,have your vehicle checked by an authorizeddealer.
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 each time,without the engine starting, you reached the60-second time limit. A message appearsin the information display alerting you thatyou exceeded the cranking time. Youcannot attempt to start the engine for atleast 15 minutes.
Note: After 15 minutes, you are limited to a15-second engine cranking time. You needto wait 60 minutes before you can crank theengine for 60 seconds again.
Before starting your vehicle, check thefollowing:
•Make sure all occupants have fastenedtheir seatbelts.
•Make sure the headlamps and electricalaccessories are off.
•Make sure the parking brake is on.
•Put the transmission in P.
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the button.
Note:The green ready indicator illuminatesletting you know that your vehicle is readyfor driving. Since your vehicle is equippedwith a silent key start, the engine may notstart when your vehicle starts. See HybridVehicle Operation (page 173).
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, do thefollowing:
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Intensity: This setting affects the intensity ofthe steering wheel vibration used for the alertand alert + aid modes. This setting does notaffect the aid mode.
•Low
•Normal
•High
System Display
When you switch on the system, an overheadgraphic of a vehicle with lane markings willdisplay in the information display. If youselect aid mode when you switch on thesystem, a separate white icon will alsoappear or in some vehicles arrows willdisplay with the lane markings.
When you switch off the system, the lanemarking graphics will not display.
While the system is on, the color of the lanemarkings will change to indicate the systemstatus.
Gray: Indicates that the system is temporarilyunable to provide a warning or interventionon the indicated side(s). This may bebecause:
•Your vehicle is under the activationspeed.
•The direction indicator is active.
•Your vehicle is in a dynamic maneuver.
•The road has no or poor lane markingsin the camera field-of-view.
•The camera is obscured or unable todetect the lane markings due toenvironmental, traffic or vehicleconditions. For example, significant sunangles, shadows, snow, heavy rain or fog,following a large vehicle that is blockingor shadowing the lane, poor headlampillumination.
See Troubleshooting for additionalinformation.
Green: Indicates that the system is availableor ready to provide a warning or intervention,on the indicated side(s).
Yellow: Indicates that the system is providingor has just provided a lane keeping aidintervention.
Red: Indicates that the system is providingor has just provided a lane keeping alertwarning.
The system can be temporarily suppressedat any time by the following:
•Quick braking.
•Fast acceleration.
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Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse or Relay Number
Run/start anti-lock brake system.10A325
Run/start powertrain control module.10A326
HCV PWR 5.10A227
Right hand side headlamp ballast.20A228
Left hand side headlamp ballast.20A229
Not used.–30
Not used.–31
HEV pulse width modulated fan relay.–32
Not used.–33
Not used.–34
Not used (spare).15A235
HEV battery electronic control module fan.15A336
Not used.–37
Vacuum pump #1 relay.–38
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Fuses