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22 In Brief
Vehicle Features Infotainment System See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system,
and voice or speech recognition.
It also includes information on
settings.
Steering Wheel Controls The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering
wheel controls. See “ Steering Wheel
Controls ” in the infotainment
manual. Cruise Control
5 : If equipped, press to turn the
system on or off. A white indicator
comes on in the instrument cluster
when cruise control is on and turns
off when cruise control is off.
+ RES : If there is a set speed in
memory, press the control up briefly
to resume to that speed or press
and hold to accelerate. If cruise
control is already engaged, use to
increase vehicle speed. SET − : Press the control down
briefly to set the speed and activate
cruise control. If cruise control is
already engaged, use to decrease
vehicle speed.
* : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control 0 250 .
Driver Information
Center (DIC) The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
If the vehicle has the base level
instrument cluster, the trip odometer
reset stem is used to operate
the DIC.
If the vehicle has the uplevel
instrument cluster, the right steering
wheel controls are used to operate
the DIC.
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In Brief 25The vehicle may also have the Front
Park Assist system.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 254 .
Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone, MP3
player, etc.
The vehicle has one accessory
power outlet under the climate
control system and one accessory
power outlet on the rear of the
center console, if equipped, or on
the rear of the bench seat,
if equipped.
Lift the cover to access and replace
when not in use.
See Power Outlets 0 132 . Universal Remote System
If equipped, the Universal Remote
system enables the vehicle to
control three different devices,
ranging from garage doors and
gates to home lighting. These
buttons are in the overhead
console.
See Universal Remote System
0 172 . Sunroof
1. SLIDE Switch
2. TILT Switch
If equipped, the sunroof operates
when the ignition is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0 225 .
Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close : To
express-open the sunroof, fully
press and release
I (1). Press and
release
I (1) again to stop the
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132 Instruments and Controls 1x : For a single wipe, briefly turn
the
N band down. For several
wipes, hold the band down.
L : Press
L on the windshield
wiper control to spray windshield
washer fluid and activate the wipers.
The wipers will continue until
L is
released or the maximum wash time
is reached. When
L is released,
additional wipes may occur
depending on how long the
windshield washer had been
activated. See Washer Fluid 0 334
for information on filling the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
{ Warning
In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
Clear snow and ice from the wiper
blades before using them. If frozen
to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged blades should
be replaced. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0 344 .
Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wiper motor.
Wipe Parking
If the ignition is turned off while the
wipers are on LO, HI, or
3 , they
will immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper control is
then moved to OFF before the driver
door is opened or within 10 minutes,
the wipers will restart and move to
the base of the windshield.
If the ignition is turned off while the
wipers are performing wipes due to
windshield washing, the wipers
continue to run until they reach the
base of the windshield.
Compass The vehicle may have a compass
display on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). The compass receives
its heading and other information
from the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), and vehicle
speed information.
The compass system is designed to
operate for a certain number of
miles or degrees of turn before
needing a signal from the GPS
satellites. When the compass
display shows CAL, drive the
vehicle for a short distance in an
open area where it can receive a
GPS signal. The compass system
will automatically determine when a
GPS signal is restored and provide
a heading again.
Clock The time and date for the clock can
be set using the infotainment
system. See “ Time/Date ” in
“ System “ under “ Settings ” in the
infotainment manual.
Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone, MP3
player, etc.
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Instruments and Controls 133
Rear of Front Center Console
The vehicle has one accessory
power outlet under the climate
control system and one accessory
power outlet on the rear of the
center console, if equipped, or on
the rear of the bench seat,
if equipped.
Lift the cover to access and replace
when not in use. { WarningPower is always supplied to the
outlets. Do not leave electrical
equipment plugged in when the
vehicle is not in use because the
vehicle could catch fire and cause
injury or death.
CautionLeaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended period
of time while the vehicle is off will
drain the battery. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum
15 amp rating.
Certain power accessory plugs may
not be compatible with the
accessory power outlet and could
overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
If a problem is experienced, see
your dealer. When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the proper
installation instructions included with
the equipment. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0 306 .
CautionHanging heavy equipment from
the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. The power
outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such
as cell phone charge cords.
Power Outlet 110/120-Volt
Alternating Current If equipped, the vehicle has two
alternating current power outlets.
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Instruments and Controls 135.
Other equipment requiring an
extremely stable power supply,
such as
microcomputer-controlled
electric blankets and touch
sensor lamps
.
Medical equipment
Wireless Charging The vehicle may have wireless
charging on the center console in
front of the cupholders. The system
operates at 145 kHz and wirelessly
charges one Qi compatible
smartphone. The power output of
the system is capable of charging at
a rate up to 3 amp (19.5 W) as
requested by the compatible
smartphone. See Radio Frequency
Statement 0 443 .
{ Warning
Wireless charging can affect the
operation of an implanted
pacemaker or other medical
devices. If you have one, it is
(Continued) Warning (Continued) recommended to consult with
your doctor before using the
wireless charging system.
The vehicle must be on, in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) must be
active. The wireless charging
feature may not correctly indicate
charging when the vehicle is in RAP.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0 225 .
The operating temperature is − 20 °C
( − 4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) for the
charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to
35 °C (95 °F) for the smartphone.
{ Warning
Remove all objects from the
charging pad before charging
your compatible smartphone.
Objects, such as coins, keys,
rings, paper clips, or cards,
(Continued) Warning (Continued) between the smartphone and
charging pad will become very
hot. On the rare occasion that the
charging system does not detect
an object, and the object gets
wedged between the smartphone
and charger, remove the
smartphone and allow the object
to cool before removing it from
the charging pad, to prevent
burns.
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136 Instruments and Controls To charge a compatible smartphone:
1. Remove all objects from the
charging pad. The system may
not charge if there are any
objects between the
smartphone and charging pad.
2. Place the smartphone face up
on the
@ symbol on the
charging pad.
To maximize the charge rate,
ensure the smartphone is fully
seated and centered in the
holder with nothing under it.
A thick smartphone case may
prevent the wireless charger
from working, or may reduce
the charging performance. See
your dealer for additional
information.
3. A green
} will appear on the
V on the infotainment display.
This indicates that the
smartphone is properly
positioned and charging. If a
smartphone is placed on the
charging pad and
} does not
display, remove the smartphone from the pad, turn
it 180 degrees, and wait
three seconds before placing/
aligning the smartphone on the
pad again.
4. If
} turns yellow, ensure that
the charging pad is clear of any
objects and that the
smartphone is capable of
wireless charging before
re-positioning it. If
} does not
illuminate, the smartphone may
need to re-positioned.
Software Acknowledgements
Certain Wireless Charging Module
product from LG Electronics, Inc.
("LGE") contains the open source
software detailed below. Refer to
the indicated open source licenses
(as are included following this
notice) for the terms and conditions
of their use.
OSS Notice Information
To obtain the source code that is
contained in this product, please
visit http://opensource.lge.com. In
addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty
disclaimers and copyright notices
are available for download. LG
Electronics will also provide open
source code to you on CD-ROM for
a charge covering the cost of
performing such distribution (such
as the cost of media, shipping, and
handling) upon email request to
[email protected]. This offer is
valid for three (3) years from the
date on which you purchased the
product.
Freescale-WCT library
Copyright (c) 2012-2014 Freescale
Semiconductor, Inc.. All rights
reserved.
1. Redistributions of source code
must retain the above copyright
notice, this list of conditions
and the following disclaimer.
2. Redistributions in binary form
must reproduce the above
copyright notice, this list of
conditions and the following
disclaimer in the
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Instruments and Controls 141Cluster Menu (Midlevel and
Uplevel) There is an interactive display area
in the center of the instrument
cluster.
Use the right steering wheel control
to open and scroll through the
different items and displays.
Press
S or
T to access the cluster
applications. Use the thumbwheel to
scroll through the list of available
features. Press the thumbwheel to
select. Not all applications will be
available on all vehicles.
.
Home .
Info App. This is where the
selected Driver Information
Center (DIC) displays can be
viewed. See “ Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Uplevel) ” in the
Index.
.
Audio
.
Navigation
.
Phone
.
Options
Home
Information displayed here can be
customized from the Options menu.
Speedometer : Displays how fast
the vehicle is moving in either
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles
per hour (mph).
Speed Sign : Shows sign
information, which comes from a
roadway database in the onboard
navigation, if equipped.
Time : Displays the current time.
Fuel Range : Displays the
approximate distance the vehicle
can be driven without refueling. The
fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle ’ s fuel
economy over recent driving history
and the amount of fuel remaining in
the fuel tank. Fuel range cannot be
reset.
Audio
In the Audio menu, use the
thumbwheel to scroll through
options, browse for music, select
from favorites, or change the audio
source. In the main view, scroll to
change the station or go to the next
or previous track.
Navigation
In the Navigation menu, if there is
no active route, a compass will be
displayed. If there is an active route,
press the thumbwheel to cancel or
resume route guidance, mute or
unmute voice guidance, or access
Recents or Favorites.
Phone
In the Phone menu, if there is no
active phone call, view recent calls,
scroll through contacts, select from
the favorites, or change the phone
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142 Instruments and Controls source. If there is an active call,
mute the phone or switch to handset
operation.
Options
Use the thumbwheel to scroll
through items in the Options menu.
Head-up Display (HUD) :
If equipped, this feature allows for
adjusting the angle of the HUD
image and changing or turning off
the Speed Limit Sign.
HUD Rotation: Press the
thumbwheel while Adjust Rotation is
highlighted to enter Adjust Mode.
Scroll to adjust the angle of the
HUD display. Press the thumbwheel
to confirm and save the setting. This
feature may only be available in
P (Park).
Speed Limit Style: Press the
thumbwheel while Speed Limit Style
is highlighted to change the speed
sign style or to turn it off.
Units : Press the thumbwheel while
Units is displayed to enter the Units
menu. Choose US or metric units by
pressing the thumbwheel while the desired item is highlighted.
A selected mark will be displayed
next to the selected item.
Info Page Options : Press the
thumbwheel while Info Page
Options is displayed to enter and
select the items to be displayed in
the Info app. A selected mark will be
displayed next to the selected item.
Home : Press the thumbwheel to
select the available elements to
display. Not all elements will be
available on all vehicles:
Speedometer, Speed Sign, Time,
and Fuel Range.
Display : Press the thumbwheel to
enter the Display menu. Select to
turn on or off the compass or
speed sign.
Speed Warning : The Speed
Warning display allows the driver to
set a speed that they do not want to
exceed. To set the Speed Warning,
press the thumbwheel when Speed
Warning is displayed, or press the
thumbwheel on the main view to set
the speed value. Scroll to adjust the
value. Press the thumbwheel to set the speed. Once the speed is set,
this feature can be turned off by
pressing the thumbwheel while
viewing this page. If the selected
speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up
warning is displayed with a chime.
Software Information : Press the
thumbwheel while Software
Information is highlighted to display
open source software information.
Speedometer The speedometer shows the
vehicle's speed in either kilometers
per hour (km/h) or miles per
hour (mph).
Odometer The odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven, in either
kilometers or miles. The odometer
displays on the Speed page of the
Driver Information Center (DIC).
Trip Odometer The trip odometer shows how far
the vehicle has been driven since
the trip odometer was last reset.