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1.Air Vents 0192.
2. Turn and Lane-Change Signals
0156.
IntelliBeam System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0152.
3. Instrument Cluster 0119.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 143.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0112.
5. Charging Status Feedback
0241.
Automatic Headlamp System
0 155.
Indicator Light and Solar
Sensor (ILSS). See “Sensors”
under Automatic Climate
Control System 0188.
6. Infotainment System. See AM-FM Radio 0164.
Heated Front Seats 060 (If
Equipped). 7.
Automatic Climate Control
System 0188.
8. Storage Compartments 0106.
9. Shift Lever. See Electric Drive
Unit 0210.
10. Electric Parking Brake 0215.
11. Power Outlets 0115.
12. Hazard Warning Flashers
0155.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0218.
Driver Selected Operating
Modes 0210.
13. Power Button 0205.
14. Steering Wheel Controls 0110
(If Equipped).
15. Horn 0111.
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0110 (Out of View).
17. Steering Wheel Controls 0110
(If Equipped).
18. Regen on Demand (Out of View). See Regenerative
Braking 0217. 19.
Cruise Control 0220.
Heated Steering Wheel 0111
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0227 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0234
(If Equipped).
20. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
0277.
21. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Service
Vehicle Soon Light 0127.
22. Exterior Lamp Controls 0152.
23. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0156.
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Passenger Sensing
System
United States
Canada
The passenger sensing system
turns off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag under certain conditions. No
other airbag is affected by the
passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System 078 for
important information. The passenger airbag status
indicator will be visible on the
overhead console when the vehicle
is started. See
Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator 0125.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
Power Mirrors
1. Press}or|to choose the
driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the
desired position. 3. Press
}or|again to
deselect the mirror.
See Power Mirrors 050.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle. Do not spray glass cleaner
directly on the mirror. Use a soft
towel dampened with water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
Push the tab forward for daytime
use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming
reduces the glare of headlamps
from behind. The dimming feature
comes on when the vehicle is
started.
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The rear reading lamps are in the
headliner.
*OFF :Press to turn the lamp off.
+ON :Press to turn the lamp on.
For more information on interior
lighting, see Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0156.
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering column.
O:Turns the exterior lamps off and
deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn
to
Oagain to reactivate the
AUTO mode.
In Canada, the headlamps will
automatically reactivate when the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
AUTO : Turns the exterior lamps on
and off automatically, depending on
outside lighting.
;: Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps. The instrument panel
lights also turn on.
5: Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
See:
. Exterior Lamp Controls 0152.
. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
0154.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
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Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
Push the tab forward for daytime
use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming
reduces the glare of headlamps
from behind. The dimming feature
comes on when the vehicle is
started.
Rear Camera Mirror
If equipped, this automatic dimming
mirror provides a wide angle camera
view of the area behind the vehicle.
Pull the tab to turn on the display.
Push the tab to turn it off. When off,
the mirror is automatic dimming.
Adjust the mirror for a clear view of
the area behind the vehicle while
the display is off.
To adjust the brightness, press the
button (1) on the back of the
rearview mirror without covering the
light sensor (2).
Each button press cycles the
brightness between five settings.
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{Warning
The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM)
has a limited view. Portions of the
road, vehicles, and other objects
may not be seen. Do not drive or
park the vehicle using only this
camera. Objects may appear
closer than they are. Check the
outside mirrors or glance over
your shoulder when making lane
changes or merging. Failure to
use proper care may result in
injury, death, or vehicle damage.
The camera that provides the Rear
Camera Mirror (RCM) image is
above the license plate, next to the
Rear Vision Camera (RVC).
To clean the rear camera, see
Windshield Wiper/Washer0112.
Troubleshooting
If the tab is in the rearward position
and a blue screen and
dare
displayed in the mirror and the
display shuts off, see your dealer for
service. The RCM may not work properly or
display a clear image if:
.
There is glare from the sun or
headlamps. This may obstruct
objects from view.
. Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks
the camera lens. Clean the lens
with a soft damp cloth.
. The back of the vehicle has
been damaged and the position
and mounting angle of the
camera has changed.
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serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off.
If the light stays on and the vehicle
does not start, there could be a
problem with the theft-deterrent
system.
Vehicle Ready Light
The vehicle ready light comes on
whenever the vehicle is ready to be
driven.
High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the
high-beam headlamps are in use.
IntelliBeam®Light
This light comes on when the
IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is
enabled.
Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the
exterior lamps are in use.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise control light is white
when the cruise control is on and
ready, and turns green when the
cruise control is set and active.
The light turns off when the cruise
control is turned off. SeeCruise
Control 0220.
Door Ajar Light
This light comes on when a door is
open or not securely latched.
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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 152
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 155
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel IlluminationControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Battery Power Protection . . . . . 158
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering column.
O: Turns the exterior lamps off and
deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn
to
Oagain to reactivate the
AUTO mode.
In Canada, the headlamps will
automatically reactivate when the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
AUTO : Turns the exterior lamps on
and off automatically depending on
outside lighting.
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;:Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps. The instrument panel
lights also turn on.
5: Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
IntelliBeam®System
If equipped, this system turns the
vehicle's high-beam headlamps on
and off according to surrounding
traffic conditions.
The system turns the high-beam
headlamps on when it is dark
enough and there is no other traffic
present.
This light comes on in the
instrument cluster when the
IntelliBeam system is enabled.
Turning On and Enabling
IntelliBeam
To enable the IntelliBeam system,
press
bon the turn signal lever
when the exterior lamp control is in
the AUTO or
5position.
The blue high-beam on light
appears on the instrument cluster
when the high beams are on.
Driving with IntelliBeam
The system only activates the high
beams when driving over 40 km/h
(25 mph).
There is a sensor near the top
center of the windshield that
automatically controls the system. Keep this area of the windshield
clear of debris to allow for best
system performance.
The high-beam headlamps remain
on, under the automatic control,
until one of the following situations
occurs:
.
The system detects an
approaching vehicle’s
headlamps.
. The system detects a preceding
vehicle’s taillamps.
. The outside light is bright
enough that high-beam
headlamps are not required.
. The vehicle's speed drops below
20 km/h (12 mph).
. The IntelliBeam system is
disabled by the button on the
turn signal lever. If this happens,
pressbon the turn signal
lever when the exterior lamp
control is in the AUTO or
5
position.