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Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . 101
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . 101
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . 101
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . 102
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . 104
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . 114 Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Brake System Warning Light . . . . 117
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . 117
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Performance Shifting Light . . . . . . 119
All-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . 119
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . 119
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 120
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
(Uplevel Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . 121
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . 122
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 122
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . 126
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . 130
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . 130
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . 130
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . 135
Universal Remote System Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Universal Remote System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
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carefully loosen or thaw them.
Damaged blades should be replaced.
SeeWiper Blade Replacement 0325.
{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.
{Warning
Before driving the vehicle, always
clear snow and ice from the hood,
windshield, washer nozzles, roof,
and rear of the vehicle, including all
lamps and windows. Reduced
visibility from snow and ice buildup
could lead to a crash.
Wiper Parking
If the ignition is turned off while the
wipers are on LO, HI, or AUTO with
Rainsense turned off, they will
immediately stop. If the windshield wiper lever 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 or Rainsense, the
wipers continue to run until they
reach the base of the windshield.
Rainsense
If equipped with Rainsense and the
feature is turned on, a sensor near the
top center of the windshield detects
the amount of water on the
windshield and controls the frequency
of the windshield wiper based on the
current sensitivity setting.
Keep this area of the windshield clear
of debris to allow for best system
performance.
AUTO :
Move the windshield wiper
lever to AUTO. Turn the band on the
wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity.
.Turn the band up for more
sensitivity to moisture.
.Turn the band down for less
sensitivity to moisture.
.Move the windshield wiper lever out
of the AUTO position to deactivate
Rainsense.
To turn the Rainsense feature on or
off, see “Rain Sense Wipers ”under
Vehicle Personalization 0130.
Wiper Arm Assembly Protection
When using an automatic car wash,
move the windshield wiper lever to
OFF. This disables the automatic
Rainsense windshield wipers.
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With Rainsense, if the transmission is
in N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is
very slow, the wipers will
automatically stop at the base of the
windshield.
The wiper operations return to normal
when the transmission is no longer in
N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has
increased.
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer
The rear window wiper/washer
controls are on the end of the
windshield wiper lever.
Turn the controls to adjust the
setting.
OFF :Turns the wiper off. INT :
Turns on the rear wiper with a
delay between wipes.
ON : Turns on the rear wiper.
1:Push the windshield wiper lever
forward to spray washer fluid on the
rear window. The wipers will clear the
rear window and either stop or return
to your preset speed. For more washer
cycles, push and hold the lever.
The rear window wiper/washer will
not operate if the liftgate is open or
ajar. If the liftgate is opened while the
rear wiper is on, the wiper returns to
the parked position and stops.
See “Rear Camera Washer” later in this
section.
Rear Wiper Arm Assembly
Protection
When using an automatic car wash,
move the rear wiper control to OFF to
disable the rear wiper. In some
vehicles, if the transmission is in
N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is
very slow, the rear wiper will
automatically park under the rear
spoiler. The wiper operations return to normal
when the transmission is no longer in
N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has
increased.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
If the rear wiper control is off, the rear
wiper will automatically operate
continuously when the transmission is
in R (Reverse), and the front
windshield wiper is performing low or
high speed wipes. If the rear wiper
control is off, the transmission is in
R (Reverse), and the front windshield
wiper is performing INT wipes, then
the rear wiper automatically performs
INT wipes.
This feature can be turned on or off.
See
Vehicle Personalization 0130.
The windshield washer reservoir is
used for the windshield, rear window,
and rear mirror camera, if equipped.
See Rear Camera Mirror 032. Check
the fluid level in the reservoir if either
washer is not working. See Washer
Fluid 0321.
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Rear Camera Washer
If equipped, push the windshield
wiper lever forward to spray washer
fluid on the rear camera lens. The
lever returns to its starting position
when released. SeeRear Camera Mirror
0 32.
Activating the Rear Camera Washer
also cleans the rear window and the
Night Vision Camera, if equipped. See
Night Vision System 0278.
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, StabiliTrak/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
Set the time and date using the
infotainment system. See "Time /
Date" under
Settings0188.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12-Volt Direct Current
The vehicle has two 12-volt outlets
that can be used to plug in electrical
equipment, such as a cell phone or
MP3 player.
The power outlets are located:
.Under the front of the center
console.
.In the rear cargo area.
Lift the cover to access the outlet and
replace when not in use.
{Warning
Power is always supplied to the rear
cargo power outlet. 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.
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If the vehicle is equipped with an
Active Fuel Management indicator,
the engine operating mode may be
shown in the corner of this display.
Average Speed :Displays the average
vehicle speed of the vehicle in
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles
per hour (mph). This average is based
on the various vehicle speeds recorded
since the last reset. Reset the average
speed by pressing the thumbwheel
while this display is active to show a
confirmation window to select yes
or no.
Timer : This display can be used as a
timer. To start the timer, press the
thumbwheel while this display is
active. The display will show the
amount of time that has passed since
the timer was last reset. To stop the
timer, press the thumbwheel briefly
while this display is active and the
timer is running.
Press the thumbwheel while this
display is active to reset the timer.
Follow Distance/Gap Setting : When
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not
engaged, the current follow time to
the vehicle ahead is displayed as a time value on this page. When ACC
has been engaged, the display
switches to the gap setting page. This
page shows the current gap setting
along with the vehicle ahead indicator.
Driver Assistance :
If equipped,
shows information for Lane Keep
Assist (LKA) and Forward Collision
Alert (FCA).
Battery Voltage : Shows the current
battery voltage.
Coolant Temperature : Shows the
engine coolant temperature in either
degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Oil Temperature : Shows the engine
oil temperature in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Engine Boost : If equipped, displays
engine manifold pressure relative to
ambient air pressure. It will display
boost pressure generated by the
turbocharging system.
Transmission Fluid Temperature :
Shows the temperature of the
automatic transmission fluid in either
degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F). Off Road :
Displays vehicle pitch and
roll information, road wheel angle,
and four-wheel drive (4WD) status.
Info Page Options : Scroll to choose
which info pages appear on the DIC.
Press the thumbwheel to select or
deselect.
Blank Page : Allows for no
information to be displayed in the
cluster info display areas.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
{Warning
If the HUD image is too bright or
too high in your field of view, it
may take you more time to see
things you need to see when it is
dark outside. Be sure to keep the
HUD image dim and placed low in
your field of view.
If equipped with HUD, some
information concerning the operation
of the vehicle is projected onto the
windshield. The image is projected
through the HUD lens on top of the
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pressingV. The messages that require
immediate action cannot be cleared
until that action is performed.
All messages should be taken
seriously; clearing the message does
not correct the problem.
If a SERVICE message appears, see
your dealer.
Follow the instructions given in the
messages. The system displays
messages regarding the following
topics:
.Service Messages
.Fluid Levels
.Vehicle Security
.Brakes
.Steering
.Ride Control Systems
.Driver Assistance Systems
.Cruise Control
.Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.Wiper/Washer Systems
.Doors and Windows
.Seat Belts
.Airbag Systems
.Engine and Transmission
.Tire Pressure
.Battery
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the
vehicle's propulsion power is reduced.
A reduction in propulsion power can
affect the vehicle's ability to
accelerate. If this message is on, but
there is no observed reduction in
performance, proceed to your
destination. Under certain conditions
the performance may be reduced the
next time the vehicle is driven. The
vehicle may be driven while this
message is on, but maximum
acceleration and speed may be
reduced. Anytime this message stays
on, or displays repeatedly, the vehicle
should be taken to your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
Under certain operating conditions,
propulsion will be disabled. Try
restarting after the ignition has been
off for 30 seconds.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO
XXX KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the vehicle
speed has been limited to the speed
displayed. The limited speed is a
protection for various propulsion and
vehicle systems, such as lubrication,
thermal, brakes, suspension, Teen
Driver if equipped, or tires.
Vehicle Personalization
The following are all possible vehicle
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
For System, Apps, and Personal
features and functions, see Settings
0 188.
To access the vehicle
personalization menu: 1. Touch the Settings icon on the Home Page of the infotainment
display.
2. Touch Vehicle to display a list of available options.
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Auto Door Unlock
This setting specifies which , if any,
doors will automatically unlock when
the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Touch Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
Delayed Door Lock
This will lock the vehicle a short time
after all doors are closed.
Touch Off or On.
Remote Lock, Unlock, and Start
Touch and the following may display:
.Remote Unlock Light Feedback
.Remote Lock Feedback
.Remote Door Unlock
.Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
.Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
.Remote Window Operation
.Passive Door Unlock
.Passive Door Lock
.Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
This setting flashes the exterior lamps
when the vehicle is unlocked with the
RKE transmitter. Touch Off or Flash Lights.
Remote Lock Feedback
This setting specifies how the vehicle
responds when the vehicle is locked
with the RKE transmitter.
Touch Off, Lights and Horn, Lights
Only, or Horn Only.
Remote Door Unlock
This setting specifies whether all
doors, or just the driver door, unlock
when pressing
Kon the RKE
transmitter.
Touch All Doors or Driver Door.
Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
This setting automatically turns on
the ventilated seats when using the
remote start function on warm days.
See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 45 and
Remote Vehicle Start 014.
Touch Off or On.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
This setting automatically turns on
the heated seats when using the
remote start function on cold days. See
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 45 and
Remote Vehicle Start 014.
If equipped with the auto heated
steering wheel, this feature will turn
on when the remote start auto heated
seats turn on.
Touch Off or On.
Remote Window Operation
If equipped, this feature enables
remote operation of the windows with
the RKE transmitter. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 7.
Touch Off or On.
Passive Door Unlock
This setting specifies which doors
unlock when using the button on the
driver door handle to unlock the
vehicle.
Touch Off, All Doors, or Driver
Door Only.
Passive Door Lock
This setting specifies if the vehicle will
automatically lock, or lock and
provide an alert after all the doors are
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To operate, press the following
buttons:
jOFF :Press to turn off the dome
lamps when any door is opened,
Kon
the RKE transmitter is pressed,
or when the ignition is switched off.
An indicator light on the button will
turn on when the dome lamp override
is activated. Press
jOFF again to
deactivate this feature and the
indicator light will turn off. The dome
lamps will come on when any door is
opened,
Kon the RKE transmitter is
pressed, or when the ignition is
switched off.
+ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome
lamps on or off manually.
Reading Lamps
There are front and rear reading
lamps on the overhead console, over
the rear passenger doors and over the
third row passenger windows. These
lamps come on automatically when
any door is opened.
To operate, the ignition must be on,
or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or using
Retained Accessory Power (RAP). To manually turn the reading lamps
on or off:
Press the lamp lenses on the front
reading lamps.
Press the lamp lenses over the rear
passenger doors.
Press the lamp lenses over the third
row passenger windows.
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
Some exterior lamps turn on briefly at
night, or in areas with limited lighting,
when
Kis pressed on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 07. After about 30 seconds
the exterior lamps turn off. When any
door is opened or
Kpressed, all
interior lights turn on and then
interior lamps dim to off after
20 seconds.