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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER..................................... 125
Instrument Cluster Descriptions ...............126
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ................... 127
Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls ......................................................128 Oil Life Reset ..............................................129
Fuel And Oil Refresh Mode .......................129
KeySense Cluster Messages —
If Equipped .................................................130 Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items ..131
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions — If Equipped ................................138 Instrument Cluster Display Programmable
Features Screen Setup.............................. 139
TRIP COMPUTER ............................................... 140
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ............... 141
Red Warning Lights....................................141
Yellow Warning Lights ...............................144
Yellow Indicator Lights...............................147
Green Indicator Lights ...............................148
Blue Indicator Lights ..................................149White Indicator Lights................................149
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II .... 150
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity..............................................150
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ........................................................ 151
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .............................................152 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................. 152
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ... 153
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS.........................159 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped ................................................. 159 Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation — If Equipped............................ 164 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) .......................................... 167
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................. 171 Occupant Restraint Systems Features .... 171
Important Safety Precautions ................... 172
Seat Belt Systems ..................................... 172
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)... 184
Child Restraints ......................................... 198
Transporting Pets ...................................... 215
SAFETY TIPS ....................................................... 216 Transporting Passengers .......................... 216Exhaust Gas .............................................. 216
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................ 217 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ................................... 218
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE .....................................219 Normal Starting.......................................... 219Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F
Or −30°C) ................................................. 223 After Starting — Warming Up The
Engine ........................................................ 223 If Engine Fails To Start ............................. 223
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button .................................. 223
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ....... 224
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 224
PARK BRAKE...................................................... 225 Electric Park Brake (EPB) ......................... 225
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ........................... 228 Ignition Park Interlock ............................... 229Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock
System........................................................ 229 Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission ...... 230
Gear Ranges .............................................. 230
ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION ........................ 234
POWER STEERING............................................. 234
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ........... 235
Auto Stop/Start.......................................... 235
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop ..................................................... 235 To Start The Engine While In Auto
Stop/Start .................................................. 236 To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start
System........................................................ 236 To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start
System........................................................ 237 System Malfunction................................... 237
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The Remote Starting System also activates the
Climate Control, vented seats (if equipped) in
temperatures above 80°F (26.7°C), and the
optional heated seats, and optional heated
steering wheel in temperatures below 40°F
(4.4°C).
NOTE:
The vehicle must be equipped with an auto -
matic transmission to be equipped with
Remote Start.
Obstructions between the vehicle and key
fob may reduce this range.
How To Use Remote Start
If applicable, refer to the “Hybrid Supplement”
for additional information.
Push Remote Start button on the key fob twice
within five seconds. Pushing the Remote Start
button a third time shuts the engine off.
To drive the vehicle, push the unlock button,
and place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
With remote start, the engine will only run for
15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition key
is placed in the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be started with the key after
two consecutive timeouts.
All of the following conditions must be met
before the engine will remote start:
Gear selector in PARK
Doors closed
Hood closed
Liftgate closed
Hazard switch off
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not
pushed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level
Key fob PANIC button not pushed
System not disabled from previous remote
start event
Vehicle alarm system indicator flashing
Ignition in STOP/OFF position
Fuel level meets minimum requirement
Malfunction Indicator Light is not illuminated
Remote Start Cancel Message — If Equipped
The following messages will display in the
instrument cluster if the vehicle fails to remote
start or exits remote start prematurely:
Remote Start Cancelled — Door Open
Remote Start Cancelled — Hood Open
Remote Start Cancelled — Fuel Low
Remote Start Cancelled — Liftgate Open
WARNING!
Do not start or run an engine in a closed
garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is
poisonous and can cause serious injury or
death when inhaled.
Keep key fobs away from children. Opera -
tion of the Remote Start System, windows,
door locks or other controls could cause
serious injury or death.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,
adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and
fasten your seat belts.Start the engine with the gear selector in the
NEUTRAL (N) or PARK (P) position. Apply the
brake before shifting to any driving range.
Normal Starting
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing
the accelerator pedal.To Turn On The Engine Using ENGINE START/
STOP Button
1. The transmission must be in PARK or
NEUTRAL.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button
once.
3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically after 10
seconds.
4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the
button again.
WARNING!
When exiting the vehicle, always remove
the key fob from the vehicle and lock your
vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat -
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously
or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-
dren, and do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go
in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
WARNING! (Continued)
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The following indicators should be used to
ensure that you have properly engaged the
transmission into the PARK position:
Look at the transmission gear position
display and verify that it indicates the PARK
position (P), and is not blinking.
With brake pedal released, verify that the
gear selector will not move out of PARK.
REVERSE (R)
This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has
come to a complete stop.
NEUTRAL (N)
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for
prolonged periods with the engine running. The
engine may be started in this range. Apply the
park brake and shift the transmission into PARK
if you must exit the vehicle.
DRIVE (D)
This range should be used for most city and
highway driving. It provides the smoothest
upshifts and downshifts, and the best fuel
economy. The transmission automatically
upshifts through all forward gears. The DRIVE
position provides optimum driving
characteristics under all normal operating
conditions.
If the transmission temperature exceeds
normal operating limits, the transmission
controller may modify the transmission shift
schedule, reduce engine torque, and/or expand
the range of torque converter clutch
engagement. This is done to prevent
transmission damage due to overheating.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing
children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child
or others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the transmis -
sion gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil -
dren), and do not leave the ignition in the
ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Before moving the transmission gear
selector out of PARK, you must start the
engine, and also press the brake pedal.
Otherwise, damage to the gear selector
could result.
DO NOT race the engine when shifting from
PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range,
as this can damage the drivetrain.
WARNING! (Continued)
WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off
the ignition to coast down a hill. These are
unsafe practices that limit your response to
changing traffic or road conditions. You might
lose control of the vehicle and have a
collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any
other reason with the transmission in
NEUTRAL can cause severe transmission
damage.
Refer to “Recreational Towing” in “Starting
And Operating” and “Towing A Disabled
Vehicle” in “In Case Of Emergency” for further
information.
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Towing Tips
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning,
stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area
located away from heavy traffic.
Automatic Transmission
Select the DRIVE range when towing. The
transmission controls include a drive strategy to
avoid frequent shifting when towing. For
increased engine braking on steep downhill
grades, select the LOW range.
Speed Control — If Equipped
Do not use on hilly terrain or with heavy
loads.
When using the Speed Control, if you experi -
ence speed drops greater than 10 mph
(16 km/h), disengage until you can get back
to cruising speed.
Use Speed Control in flat terrain and with
light loads to maximize fuel efficiency.
Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission
overheating, take the following actions:
City Driving
In city traffic — while stopped, place the
transmission in NEUTRAL (N), but do not
increase engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
Temporarily turn off air conditioning.
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