DescriptionItemCallout
This indicates which mode is active within the vehicle system.Power FlowA
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
The electric motor and gasoline engine arepowering the vehicle.Status: Hybrid Drive
The hybrid system is storing power in thehigh-voltage battery.Status: Charging HV Battery
The vehicle is either at rest, or sharing verylittle power between the electric system parts.Status: Idle
The vehicle is driving in electric mode (thepower is coming from the electric motor). Thegasoline engine is off in this mode.
Status: Electric Drive
Shows the direction of power flow between the wheels and the electric motor.Motor-to-Wheel FlowB
Represents the hybrid electric motor. The higher the motor power is, the larger thecircle around this node. Any time the vehicle is ready to be driven, the motor nodeilluminates.
Electric MotorC
Shows the direction of power flow between the high-voltage battery and the electricmotor. Flow toward the motor indicates the battery is providing power to acceleratethe vehicle (discharging the battery). Flow toward the battery indicates the electricmotor is providing power to the battery (charging the battery).
1Battery-to-MotorFlowD
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DescriptionItemCallout
Includes all power usage from the low voltage accessories such as the climate controlfan, headlights and heated seats. The higher the power usage is from theseaccessories, the larger the circle around the node. This node illuminates anytime thevehicle is on since there is always some low level power in use.
2OtherE
Includes the power usage from the high-voltage climate control components suchas the electric A/C compressor. The higher the power usage is from these compon-ents, the larger the circle around this node.
2,3ClimateF
Represents your high-voltage battery. A circle illuminates around the node when thehigh-voltage battery is receiving power from regenerative braking or engine charging.The higher the power going into the high-voltage battery, the larger the circle aroundthis node.
BatteryG
Represents the fuel tank in the vehicle.FuelH
Shows flow from the fuel tank to the engine when the engine is on and using fuel(there are some cases where the engine is on, but not using any fuel). When theengine is on, but not using fuel, the engine node is active, but the fuel flow path isoff. An example of this is when your foot is off the accelerator pedal and the vehicleis traveling at a high speed.
Fuel-to-Engine FlowI
Provides you with the reason(s) the gasoline engine is on. When the gasoline engineis off, this display does not appear. Engine On due to reasons displayed by the systemare in a chart following this list.
Engine On due to:J
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Engine On due to
The engine is on because of the heater setting. Reduce or turn off the heater setting toreturn to electric mode.Heater Setting
The engine is on because the vehicle speed exceeds the level for electric mode operation.Reduce the speed to return to electric mode.High Speed
The engine is on when applying pressure to the accelerator pedal or switching on thespeed control. Reduce pressure on the accelerator pedal or switch off the speed controlto return to full electric mode.
Drive Power
The engine is on because the vehicle is in neutral gear. Shift out of neutral gear to returnto electric mode.Neutral Gear
The engine is on because the vehicle is in low gear. Shift out of low gear to return toelectric mode.Low Gear
The engine is on to charge the high-voltage battery. The vehicle returns to electric modeonce the battery is charged.Battery Charging
The engine is on to optimize vehicle operation. The vehicle returns to electric modewhen possible.Normal Operation
The engine is on to provide increased powertrain braking. This can occur when you turnon the grade assist feature, when speed control is on or when driving with your foot offthe accelerator pedal. Turning off grade assist or speed control may allow the vehicle toreturn to electric mode.
Engine Braking Active
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United Arab Emirates
Vietnam
Radio Frequency Certification Logosfor Wireless Charging
United Arab Emirates
South Korea
Radio Frequency Certification Logosfor SYNC 3
Brazil
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AppendicesE269694 E269693 E272903 E273475 E252722
Driving:....................................................................171Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy.................173Engine:....................................................................172Starting:...................................................................171Stopping:.................................................................171Transmission Operation:....................................172
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................272Information Display Control.........................82Information Displays......................................110General Information.............................................110
Information Messages..................................121Active Park............................................................122Adaptive Cruise Control....................................122Adaptive Headlamps..........................................123AdvanceTrac™.......................................................123Airbag.....................................................................124Alarm......................................................................124Automatic Engine Shutdown............................124Battery and Charging System (12 volt)...........125Battery and Charging System (HighVoltage).............................................................125Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem...............................................................126Doors and Locks..................................................126Driver Alert............................................................127
Fuel..........................................................................127Hill Start Assist.....................................................128Keys and Intelligent Access.............................128Lane Keeping System........................................130Maintenance.........................................................130MyKey.....................................................................132Park Aid..................................................................133Park Brake.............................................................133Power Steering.....................................................134Pre-Collision Assist.............................................135Remote Start.........................................................135Seats.......................................................................136Starting System ...................................................136Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................137Traction Control....................................................137Transmission.........................................................138
Installing Child Restraints..............................21Child Seats..............................................................21Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................21Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................27Using Tether Straps..............................................29
Instrument Cluster........................................102Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................88Instrument Panel Overview...........................17Interior Lamps..................................................92Front Interior Lamp...............................................92Rear Interior Lamps..............................................93
Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease...........................................................75Interior Mirror...................................................98Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................98
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................264Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................264Jump Starting......................................................265Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................264Removing the Jumper Cables........................266
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Keyless Entry....................................................73SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD...............................................................73
Keyless Starting.............................................166Ignition Modes.....................................................166
Keys and Remote Controls...........................57
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Lane Keeping System.................................234Switching the System On and Off..................235
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Steering..........................................................245Electric Power Steering....................................245
Steering Wheel................................................80Storage Compartments...............................165SunroofSee: Moonroof.......................................................99
Sun Shades......................................................99Sun Visors.........................................................99Illuminated Vanity Mirror.....................................99
Supplementary Restraints System..............47Principle of Operation..........................................47
Symbols Glossary..............................................7SYNC™ 3...........................................................371General Information............................................371
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................463
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications...............353
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)..........................273Tire Care..........................................................331Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................333Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................331Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................334
Temperature A B C.............................................332Traction AA A B C...............................................332Treadwear............................................................332
Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................324
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............346Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.........................................348Understanding Your Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem .............................................................348
Tire Repair KitSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................324
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................324First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with SealingCompound and Air........................................326General Information...........................................324Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure.......328Tips for Use of your TMK.................................325What to do after the Tire has beenSealed...............................................................329What to do when a Tire Is Punctured...........326
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................324
Towing a Trailer.............................................258Towing Points................................................269Installing the Recovery Hook..........................269Recovery Hook Location..................................269
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......258Emergency Towing............................................258Recreational Towing..........................................258
Towing.............................................................258Traction Control............................................202Principle of Operation.......................................202
Transmission Code Designation..............356Transmission....................................................191Transporting the Vehicle............................269Type Approvals..............................................551Radio Frequency Certification Logos for BlindSpot Information System.............................559Radio Frequency Certification Logos for MidRange Radar....................................................554Radio Frequency Certification Logos forPassive Anti-Theft System...........................555Radio Frequency Certification Logos for RadioTransceiver Module.......................................557Radio Frequency Certification Logos for SYNC3.........................................................................560Radio Frequency Certification Logos for TirePressure Monitoring Sensor(s)....................551Radio Frequency Certification Logos forWireless Charging.........................................560
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Under Hood Overview...............................299
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