Locking the Doors
Press the button to lock all doors. A tone sounds and the directionindicators flash.
Press the button again within three secondsto confirm that all the doors are closed. Thedoors lock again, a tone sounds and thedirection indicators flash if all the doors andthe luggage compartment are closed.
Mislock
If any door or the luggage compartment isopen, or if the hood is open on vehicles withan anti-theft alarm or remote start, a tonesounds and the direction indicators do notflash. You can switch this feature on or offin the information display. See InformationMessages (page 121).
Opening the Luggage Compartment
Press twice within three secondsto open the luggage compartment.
Make sure to close and latch the luggagecompartment before driving your vehicle. Anunlatched luggage compartment may causeobjects to fall out or block your view.
Note:The luggage compartment releasebutton only works when your vehicle speedis below 3 mph (5 km/h).
Activating Intelligent Access
General Information
You can unlock and lock the vehicle withouttaking the keys out of your pocket or pursewhen your intelligent access key is within3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle. Intelligent accessuses a sensor on the back of the door handlefor unlocking and a separate sensor on theface of each door handle for locking.
The system does not function if:
•Your vehicle battery has no charge.
•The key battery has no charge.
•The passive key frequencies are jammed.
Note:The system may not function if the keyis close to metal objects or electronicdevices, for example keys or a cell phone.
Note:If the system does not function, usethe key blade to lock and unlock yourvehicle. See Remote Control (page 58).
Unlocking Using Intelligent Access
With your intelligent access key within 3 ft(1 m) of your vehicle, touch the unlock sensoron the back of the door handle for a briefperiod and then pull on the door handle tounlock, being careful to not touch the locksensor at the same time or pulling the doorhandle too quickly. The intelligent accesssystem requires a brief delay to authenticateyour intelligent access key fob.
Locking Using Intelligent Access
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Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps, interiorlamps or headlamps on, the battery savershuts them off 10 minutes after you switchthe ignition off.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver forIntelligent Access Keys
If you leave the ignition switched on, it shutsoff when it detects a certain amount ofbattery drain, or after 45 minutes.
Luggage Compartment
From Inside Your Vehicle
Press the button on the instrumentpanel to open the luggagecompartment.
With the Remote Control
Press twice within three secondsto open the luggage compartment.
From Outside Your Vehicle
Press the exterior release button to open theluggage compartment. Your vehicle must beunlocked or have an intelligent accesstransmitter within 3 ft (1 m) of the luggagecompartment.
POWER DECKLID (If Equipped)
WARNING: Make sure all persons areclear of the power decklid area before usingthe power decklid control.
WARNING: Keep keys out of the reachof children. Do not allow children to operateor play near an open or moving powerdecklid. You should supervise the operationof the power decklid at all times.
Note:Do not drive with the decklid openunless you switch off the power feature.Make sure the decklid is fully closed beforeyou drive your vehicle.
You can switch the power decklid feature onor off in the information display. See GeneralInformation (page 110). The remote controland instrument panel button will still operatethe decklid regardless of the setting.
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Note:Before driving your vehicle, check theinstrument cluster for a trunk ajar or doorajar message or warning indicator. Failureto do this could result in unintentionallyleaving the decklid open while driving.
The decklid will stop and three chimes willsound if it detects an obstacle while opening.Remove the obstacle to operate the decklid.
Resetting the Power Decklid
The decklid may not operate correctly andyou may need to reset it if:
•The vehicle battery charge is low.
•You disconnect the battery.
•You manually close the decklid and leaveit unlatched.
To reset the power decklid:
1. Disconnect the battery for 20 secondsthen reconnect the battery.
2. Manually close the decklid making sureit is fully closed.
3.Power open the decklid using the remotecontrol or instrument panel button.
KEYLESS ENTRY
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD
The keypad is located near the driverwindow. It is invisible until you touch it, thenit lights up so you can see and touch theappropriate buttons.
Note:If you enter your entry code too faston the keypad, the unlock function may notwork. Re-enter your entry code more slowly.
You can use the keypad to:
•Lock or unlock the doors.
•Program and erase personal entry codes.
•Arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm.
•Release the trunk.
Note:The keypad does not operate a powerdecklid.
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Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps
When you switch the autolamps on, theheadlamps turn on within 10 seconds ofswitching the wipers on. They turn offapproximately 60 seconds after you switchthe windshield wipers off.
The headlamps do not turn on with thewipers:
•During a single wipe.
•When using the windshield washers.
•If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note:If you switch the autolamps and theautowipers on, the headlamps turn on whenthe windshield wipers continuously operate.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
Note:If you disconnect and connect thebattery, or fully discharge and charge thebattery, the illuminated components switchto the maximum setting.
Press repeatedly or press and holdto dim.A
Press repeatedly or press and holdto brighten.B
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
Note:Perform steps one through four withina 10 second period. Autolamps and parkinglamps turn on.
Switch the headlamps and parking lamps onand off with the following sequence:
1. Deselect the autolamps.
2. Switch on the vehicle.
3. Switch off the vehicle.
4. Select the autolamps.
5. To switch the lamps off, deselect theautolamps after about three minutes.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
WARNING: The daytime running lampssystem does not activate the rear lamps andmay not provide adequate lighting duringlow visibility driving conditions. Make sureyou switch the headlamps on, as appropriate,during all low visibility conditions. Failure todo so may result in a crash.
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Speedometer.B
Right Information Display.C
Left Information Display
Odometer
Located in the bottom of the display. Itregisters the accumulated distance yourvehicle has traveled.
Battery Gauge:
An optional small battery gauge is providedfor Hybrid vehicles. This can be enabled inthe Settings menu under Battery Display.See General Information (page 110). The filllevel, or State of Charge, indicates theamount of energy stored in the high voltagebattery as a percent of total energy capacity.The level increases or decreases as thebattery charges and discharges duringnormal operation.
Regen Display
A circular arrow symbol displays whenenergy is being recaptured through theregenerative braking system. Regen Displaycan be disabled in the Settings menu. SeeGeneral Information (page 110).
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates about how muchfuel is in the fuel tank.
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump symbolindicates on which side of your vehicle thefuel filler door is located.
Note:The fuel gauge may vary slightly whenyour vehicle is moving or on a slope.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel level reminder displays andsounds when the distance to empty reaches75 mi (120 km) to empty for MyKey, and at50 mi (80 km), 25 mi (40 km), 10 mi (20 km)and 0 mi (0 km) for all vehicle keys.
Note:The low fuel reminder can appear atdifferent fuel gauge positions depending onfuel economy conditions. This variation isnormal.
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
Display/Trip
See General Information (page 110).
Information
See General Information (page 110).
Settings
See General Information (page 110).
Brake Coach Display
The Brake Coach appears after your vehiclehas come to a stop. It coaches you to brakein a manner which maximizes the amount ofenergy returned through the regenerativebraking system. The percent displayed is anindication of the regenerative brakingefficiency with 100% representing themaximum amount of energy recovery.
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Instrument Cluster
This feature can be switched on or off in theinformation displays settings menu. SeeGeneral Information (page 110).
Trip Summary
Trip Summary displays upon shutting off yourvehicle. The information is cumulative overthe last trip. A new trip begins each time yourstart your vehicle (when the Ready to Drivemessage comes on). Corresponding tripefficiency leaves appear on the rightinformation display.
•Distance - Displays the total distancetraveled, distance traveled on batterypower only (EV distance) and Regendistance. Regen distance is the estimatedrange gained from energy recapturedthrough regenerative braking.
•Energy Use - Displays the average fueleconomy.
•Brake Score - The percent displayed isan indication of the regenerative brakingefficiency for the trip.
Right Information Display
Entertainment
See General Information (page 371).
Phone
See General Information (page 371).
Navigation or Compass
See General Information (page 371).
Fuel Economy
See General Information (page 110).
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.
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Instrument Cluster
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 223).
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.
See Automatic High Beam Control (page89).
Battery
If it lights while driving, it indicatesa malfunction. Switch off allunnecessary electrical equipmentand have an authorized dealer check thesystem immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
Lights when you switch this featureoff or with a blind spot message.See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 239). See InformationMessages (page 121).
Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: Driving your vehicle withthe warning lamp on is dangerous. Asignificant decrease in braking performancemay occur. It may take you longer to stopyour vehicle. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible. Driving extended distanceswith the parking brake engaged can causebrake failure and the risk of personal injury.
Note:Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp and willilluminate when:
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Trip 2Trip 1
Fuel HistoryTrip 2
CoachFuel History
BlankCoach
—Blank
——Help
———Tire Pressure
——HelpTrip 1(Trip Data + Battery Gauge + FuelGauge)
Trip 2(Trip Data + Battery Gauge + FuelGauge)
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Information Displays