Keyless Entry...................................................73
Interior Luggage Compartment Release.........................................................................75
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System...........................77
Anti-Theft Alarm.............................................78
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................80
Audio Control..................................................81
Voice Control...................................................81
Cruise Control................................................82
Information Display Control........................82
Heated Steering Wheel...............................82
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................83
Autowipers......................................................84
Windshield Washers.....................................85
Lighting
General Information......................................86
Lighting Control.............................................86
Autolamps........................................................87
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................88
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................88
Daytime Running Lamps..............................88
Automatic High Beam Control...................89
Adaptive Headlamps....................................90
Direction Indicators........................................91
Welcome Lighting...........................................91
Interior Lamps.................................................92
Ambient Lighting...........................................93
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................94
Global Opening and Closing......................95
Exterior Mirrors...............................................95
Interior Mirror..................................................98
Sun Visors.......................................................99
Sun Shades.....................................................99
Moonroof.........................................................99
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...........................................................102
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................104
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............109
Information Displays
General Information.....................................110
Information Messages.................................121
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control..........................141
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.......................................................................143
Heated Windshield......................................144
Heated Rear Window..................................144
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................144
Cabin Air Filter..............................................144
Remote Start..................................................145
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................146
Head Restraints.............................................147
Power Seats...................................................148
Memory Function.........................................152
Rear Seats......................................................153
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Heated Seats.................................................154
Climate Controlled Seats...........................155
Rear Seat Armrest........................................156
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............158
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................163
Storage Compartments
Center Console............................................165
Overhead Console......................................165
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information....................................166
Keyless Starting............................................166
Starting a Hybrid Electric Vehicle System.......................................................................167
Engine Block Heater...................................169
Unique Driving Characteristics
Hybrid Vehicle Operation............................171
EcoSelect........................................................173
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently AskedQuestions...................................................174
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................177
Fuel Quality....................................................177
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................179
Running Out of Fuel.....................................179
Refueling........................................................180
Fuel Consumption........................................183
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law.................................................185
Catalytic Converter......................................186
High Voltage Battery
General Information....................................189
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch......190
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..............................191
Brakes
General Information....................................196
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.......................................................................197
Electric Parking Brake.................................197
Auto Hold.......................................................199
Traction Control
Principle of Operation................................202
Using Traction Control...............................202
Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................203
Using Stability Control...............................204
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation................................206
Rear Parking Aid.........................................206
Front Parking Aid........................................207
Side Sensing System.................................208
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Direction indicators. See DirectionIndicators (page 91).A
Instrument cluster. See Gauges(page 102). See Warning Lampsand Indicators (page 104).
B
Wiper lever. See Wipers andWashers (page 83).C
Information and entertainmentdisplay.D
Audio unit. See Audio Unit (page368).E
Hazard warning flasher switch.See Hazard Flashers (page 263).F
Parking aid switch. See ParkingAids (page 206).G
Heated rear window switch. SeeHeated Rear Window (page 144).H
Climate controls. See ClimateControl (page 141).I
Start button. See Keyless Entry(page 73).J
Entertainment, navigation andphone.K
Voice control. See Voice Control(page 81).L
Horn.M
Steering wheel adjustment. SeeAdjusting the Steering Wheel(page 80).
N
Cruise control switches. SeeUsing Cruise Control (page 222).O
Information display controls. SeeInformation Displays (page 110).P
Parking brake. See ElectricParking Brake (page 197).Q
Lighting control. See LightingControl (page 86). Instrumentlighting dimmer. See InstrumentLighting Dimmer (page 88).
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5. Reinstall the battery cover and the keyblade.
Car Finder
Press the button twice within threeseconds. A tone sounds and thedirection indicators flash. Werecommend you use this method to locateyour vehicle, rather than using the panicalarm.
Sounding the Panic Alarm
Note:The panic alarm only operates whenthe ignition is off.
Press the button to sound thepanic alarm. Press the buttonagain or switch the ignition on toturn it off.
Remote Start
WARNING: To avoid exhaust fumes,do not use remote start if your vehicle isparked indoors or in areas that are not wellventilated.
Note:Do not use remote start if your fuellevel is low.
The remote start button is on thetransmitter.
This feature allows you to start your vehiclefrom the outside. The transmitter has anextended operating range.
You can configure your automatic climatecontrol to operate when you remote startyour vehicle. See Climate Control (page 141).
Many states and provinces have restrictionsfor the use of remote start. Check your localand state or provincial laws for specificrequirements regarding remote startsystems.
The remote start system does not work if anyof the following occur:
•The ignition is on.
•The anti-theft alarm triggers.
•You switch the feature off in theinformation display.
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
•The battery voltage is below theminimum operating voltage.
Remote Control Feedback (If Equipped)
An LED on the remote control provides statusfeedback of remote start or stop commands.
StatusLED
Remote startsuccessfulSolid green
Remote stopsuccessfulSolid red
Request failed orstatus not receivedBlinking red
Status incompleteBlinking green
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CRUISE CONTROL
Type One
Type Two
See Cruise Control (page 222).
INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL
See Information Displays (page 110).
HEATED STEERING WHEEL (If Equipped)
The heated steering wheel button is on theclimate controls.
Press the button to switch theheated steering wheel on and off.
Note:You can use the heated steeringwheel only when the engine is running.
Note:The system uses a sensor and isdesigned to control the temperature of thesteering wheel and to prevent it fromoverheating.
Note:In warm temperatures, the steeringwheel quickly reaches its maximumtemperature and the system reduces thecurrent to the heating element. This couldcause you to think that the system hasstopped working but it has not. This isnormal.
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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
Engage
Engage provides separate gauges for enginepower and high voltage battery power inkilowatts (kW). The engine power gauge fillis white and the high voltage battery powergauge fill is blue. You can also see aninstantaneous fuel economy gauge. Whenyour vehicle is operating on battery poweronly, you will see EV displayed and thegauges will appear in blue.
Note:Hold OK to reset average fueleconomy.
Empower
Empower provides a power demand gaugein kilowatts (kW) which includes an engineon or off threshold.
•When your vehicle is operating withbattery power only (below the threshold),you will see EV displayed and the gaugefill is blue.
•When your vehicle is operating with boththe engine and the high voltage batteryproviding power the gauge fill is white.
•When power demand surpasses theamber indicator, this level of demand andassociated fuel economy displays inamber.
•When the engine is on, reducing powerdemand to less than the threshold willallow the engine to turn off.
You can also see an instantaneous fueleconomy gauge.
Note:Hold OK to reset average fueleconomy.
MyView
You can choose what to display in this view.Selecting Change MyView in the optionsmenu allows you to scroll through twocolumns of content choices.
•Press the up or down arrow to viewcontent.
•Press OK to save your selected content
•You must select content in both columnsbefore you can save your new MyView.
Unique content available in MyView:
•Accessory Power— Indicates electricalpower demands from your vehicle’saccessory systems. Accessories usepower but do not contribute to propellingyour vehicle. The gauge separatelydisplays power demand in kilowatts (kW)for climate and other accessories.Climate includes the power being usedby high voltage climate controlcomponents such as the electric A/Ccompressor. Other includes all powerbeing used by the low voltageaccessories (cabin fans, headlights andheated seats).
•Coolant Temp – Indicates engine coolanttemperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the level indicator will bewhite and will be in the normal range(between H and C). If the engine coolanttemperature exceeds the normal range,the level indicator will change to red toindicate that the engine is overheating.Stop your vehicle as soon as safelypossible, turn your vehicle off and let theengine cool.
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Settings
Auto or Last SettingsHeater – A/CClimate ControlRemote Start
Auto Heated or OffSteering Wheel
Auto or OffFront Defrost
Auto or OffRear Defrost
Auto or OffDriver Seat
Auto or OffPassenger Seat
5, 10 or 15 minutesDuration
On or OffQuiet Start
Enable or DisableSystem
On or OffSwitch Inhibit
Select number of yearsTire Mobility Kit
On or OffRemote OpenWindows
On or OffRemote Close
On or OffCourtesy WipeWipers
On or OffRain Sensing
Hold OK to Create MyKeyCreate MyKeyMyKey
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