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If the LKA system is not functioning
properly when lane markings are
clearly visible, cleaning the
windshield may help.
A system unavailable message may
display if the camera is blocked.
The LKA system does not need
service.
LKA assistance and/or LDW alerts
may occur due to tar marks,
shadows, cracks in the road,
temporary or construction lane
markings, or other road
imperfections. This is normal system
operation; the vehicle does not need
service. Turn LKA off if these
conditions continue.Charging
Plug-In Charging
This section explains the charging
of the vehicle's high voltage battery.
Do not allow the vehicle to remain in
extreme temperatures for long
periods without being driven or
plugged in. Plug the vehicle in when
temperatures are below 0 °C (32 °F)
and above 32 °C (90 °F) to
maximize the life of the high voltage
battery.
When using a 120-volt AC electrical
outlet, it will take approximately
13 hours to charge the vehicle with
the 12 amp AC current setting or
19 hours using the default 8 amp
AC current setting.
When using a 240-volt charging
station, if the vehicle is equipped
with a 7.2kw on-board charge
module, it will take approximately2.3 hours to charge the vehicle.
When using a 240-volt charging
station, if the vehicle is equipped
with a 3.6kw on-board charge
module, 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 0123.
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.
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‐Two Flashes: 25–50% Charge
‐ Three Flashes: 50–75%
Charge
‐ Four Flashes: 75–100%
Charge
. Long Flashing Green –Vehicle
is plugged in. Battery is not fully
charged. Battery charging is
delayed.
. Solid Green –Vehicle is plugged
in. Battery is fully charged.
. Solid Yellow –Vehicle is plugged
in. It is normal for the CSI to turn
yellow for a few seconds after
plugging in a compatible charge
cord. The CSI may stay solid
yellow longer depending on the
vehicle and if there is a total
utility interruption. See Utility
Interruption of Charging 0227. This may also indicate that the
charging system has detected a
fault and will not charge the
battery. See
“Charge Cord
Status Indicators” inCharge
Cord 0221.
If the vehicle is plugged in and
vehicle power is on, the CSI will
flash or will be solid green,
depending on the charge level. This
also happens during a remote start
if the vehicle is plugged in.
If the vehicle is plugged in and the
CSI is off, a total utility interruption
or a charging fault has been
detected. See Utility Interruption of
Charging 0227 or“Charge Cord
Status Indicators” inCharge Cord
0 221.
If equipped, the charge port bezel
light acts as an additional CSI when
the vehicle is plugged in and
charging. It will flash along with the
CSI on the instrument panel. When
the charge port door is open and the
vehicle is not plugged in, the bezel
light stays on solid to light the
charging receptacle.
A message displays if the vehicle is
not able to charge.
Following is the vehicle feedback
when the charge cord is plugged in.
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Warning (Continued)
.Do not use this product if
the flexible power cord or
the electric vehicle cable is
frayed, has broken
insulation, or shows any
other signs of damage.
. For Canada only: Not for
use in commercial garages.
. Do not use this product if
the enclosure or the vehicle
plug is broken, cracked,
open, or shows any other
indication of damage.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.The plug must be plugged
into an appropriate electrical
outlet that is properly
installed in accordance with
all local codes and
ordinances. Do not modify
the plug provided with the
product. If the plug does not
fit the electrical outlet, have
a proper electrical outlet
installed by a qualified
electrician. If ground is
missing, the charge cord
indicators will indicate an
electrical system fault and
the vehicle may not charge.
Charge Cord Status Indicators
After plugging in the charge cord, it
will perform a quick self test.
Verify the charge cord status.
When the
Oindicator is lit solid
green, the charge cord is ready to
charge the vehicle.
The charge cord utilizes a
combination of the
OandP
indicators to display the status of
the charge cord per the following
table.
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Changing the charge mode to
Immediate or performing a delayed
charging override will not disable a
utility interruption.
A pop-up will appear in the
infotainment display during the key
cycle following any utility
interruption. See“Charging
Interrupted or Overridden Pop-Up”
under Programmable Charging
0 123.
A message will display on the
instrument cluster indicating that a
utility interruption has occurred. See
Instrument Cluster 0107.
Charging Station
Troubleshooting
If the vehicle does not charge after
being plugged in to a residential
240-volt charging station:
1. Verify that the charge mode is set to Immediate.
2. Verify that the charging station’s circuit breaker has not
been tripped. 3. Plug the portable charge cord
into the wall outlet, verify that
the indicator light on the charge
cord is solid green, and
connect it to the vehicle. See
“Charge Cord Status
Indicators” inCharge Cord
0 221.
4. If the vehicle charges with the portable charge cord, there
may be a problem with the
charging station. Try to charge
the vehicle with a different
240-volt charging station, such
as a public station. If both
attempts charge the vehicle,
contact the charging station
manufacturer.Electrical Requirements
for Battery Charging
This vehicle is capable of being
charged with most standard vehicle
charging equipment complying with
one or more of the following:
.SAE J1772
. SAE J2847-2 .
IEC 61851-1
. IEC 61851-22
. IEC 61851-23
. IEC 61851-24
. IEC 62196-1
. IEC 62196-2
. IEC 62196-3
. ISO 15118
. GB/T 18487.1
. GB/T 20234.1
. GB/T 20234.2
120 volts/15 amps is the minimum
requirement for circuits used to
charge this vehicle:
Charging equipment that is rated for
240 volts will provide the fastest
charge time and the best charge
efficiency. Always follow the
charging equipment installation
instructions. Contact your dealer for
more information.
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Warning (Continued)
.Keep children away from
the fuel pump and never let
children pump fuel.
. Fuel can spray out if the fuel
cap is opened too quickly.
This spray can happen if the
tank is nearly full, and is
more likely in hot weather.
Open the fuel cap slowly
and wait for any hiss noise
to stop, then unscrew the
cap all the way.
The fuel system on this vehicle
requires a refueling process to
control evaporative emissions. To
refuel the vehicle:
1. Press the fuel door button on the driver door for one second.
A WAIT TO REFUEL message
displays on the Driver
Information Center.2. When the READY TO REFUELmessage displays, the fuel
door on the passenger side will
unlock. To open the fuel door,
push and release the rearward
center edge of the door.
3. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise to remove.
While refueling, hang the fuel
cap tether from the hook on the
inside of the fuel door.
Complete refueling within
30 minutes of pressing the fuel
door button on the driver door.
If refueling after more than
30 minutes, press the fuel door
button again.
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Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,
every 650 km (400 mi), especially
prior to a long trip. The engine oil
dipstick handle is a loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0240 for the location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center
(DIC) message displays, check the
oil level.
Follow these guidelines:
. To get an accurate reading, park
the vehicle on level ground.
Check the engine oil level after
the engine has been off for at
least two hours. Checking the
engine oil level on steep grades
or too soon after engine shutoff
can result in incorrect readings.
Accuracy improves when checking a cold engine prior to
starting. Remove the dipstick
and check the level.
. If unable to wait two hours, the
engine must be off for at least
15 minutes if the engine is
warm, or at least 30 minutes if
the engine is not warm. Pull out
the dipstick, wipe it with a clean
paper towel or cloth, then push it
back in all the way. Remove it
again, keeping the tip down, and
check the level.
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the cross-hatched
area at the tip of the dipstick and
the engine has been off for at least
15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of the
recommended oil and then recheck the level. See
“Selecting the Right
Engine Oil” later in this section for
an explanation of what kind of oil to
use. For engine oil crankcase
capacity, see Capacities and
Specifications 0333.
Caution
Do not add too much oil. Oil
levels above or below the
acceptable operating range
shown on the dipstick are harmful
to the engine. If the oil level is
above the operating range (i.e.,
the engine has so much oil that
the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows
the proper operating range), the
engine could be damaged. Drain
the excess oil or limit driving of
the vehicle, and seek a service
professional to remove the
excess oil.
See Engine Compartment Overview
0 240 for the location of the engine
oil fill cap.
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include engine revolutions, engine
temperature, and miles driven.
Based on driving conditions, the
mileage at which an oil change is
indicated can vary considerably. For
the oil life system to work properly,
the system must be reset every time
the oil is changed.
When the system has calculated
that oil life has been diminished, it
indicates that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message comes on.
Change the oil as soon as possible
within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).
It is possible that, if driving under
the best conditions, the oil life
system might indicate that an oil
change is not necessary for up to
two years. The engine oil and filter
must be changed at least once
every two years and, at this time,
the system must be reset. Your
dealer has trained service people
who will perform this work and reset
the system. It is also important to
check the oil regularly over the
course of an oil drain interval and
keep it at the proper level.If the system is ever reset
accidentally, the oil must be
changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi)
since the last oil change.
Remember to reset the oil life
system whenever the oil is changed.
How to Reset the Engine Oil
Life System
Reset the system whenever the
engine oil is changed so that the
system can calculate the next
engine oil change. To reset the
system:
1. Select REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC menu.
2. Press and hold
Vfor several
seconds while the Oil Life
display is active to reset the Oil
Life system.
3. 100% OIL LIFE will be displayed when the oil life
system is successfully reset.
The oil life system can also be reset
as follows: 1. Select REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC menu. 2. Fully press and release the
accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message comes back on when the
vehicle is started, the engine oil life
system has not reset. Repeat the
procedure.
Engine Air Filter Life
System
The engine air filter life system
provides an estimate of the engine
air filter remaining useful life, its
condition and the optimal timing for
a change. A computer-based
algorithm calculates engine air filter
remaining useful life, based on
pressure drop across the air filter
and the age of the air filter.
When to Change Engine Air
Filter
If equipped, this feature provides an
indication of when to change the
engine air filter. It is based on
driving conditions, which can cause
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when to change to vary greatly. It is
possible an air filter change may not
be indicated for up to four years.
When the "Replace at Next Oil
Change" message displays, the
engine air filter should be replaced
at the time of the next engine oil
change. When the "Replace Engine
Air Filter Now" message displays,
the engine air filter should be
replaced as soon as possible. Reset
the engine air filter life system after
the engine air filter is replaced. See
your dealer for service and to reset
the system.
How to Reset Engine Air Filter
Life System
Reset the system whenever the
engine air filter is replaced so that
the system can calculate the next
engine air filter change.
To reset:1. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
2. Select Engine Air Filter Life on the DIC menu. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0133. 3. Press
pto move to the Reset/
Disable display area. Select
Reset then press
V. Then
press Yes to confirm the reset.
4. 100% Air Filter Life will be displayed when the Engine Air
Filter Life System is
successfully reset.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is in the
engine compartment on the
passenger side of the vehicle. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0240.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
.
For intervals on changing and
inspecting the engine air filter,
see Maintenance Schedule
0 321.
. If equipped with Engine Air Filter
Life System, see Engine Air
Filter Life System 0244. .
If driving in very dusty areas,
follow the engine air filter
inspecting and changing
intervals, see Maintenance
Schedule 0321.
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Filter
Do not start the engine or have the
engine running with the engine air
cleaner/filter housing open. Before
removing the engine air cleaner/
filter, make sure that the engine air
cleaner/filter housing and nearby
components are free of dirt and
debris. Remove the engine air
cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake
the engine air cleaner/filter (away
from the vehicle), to release loose
dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air
cleaner/filter for damage, and
replace if damaged. Do not clean
the engine air cleaner/filter or
components with water or
compressed air.
To inspect or replace the air filter:
1. Open the hood. See Hood
0 238.