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1.Air Vents 0186.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0124.
3. Instrument Cluster (Base and Midlevel)
090 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 093.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 084.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer 085.
5. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition
Positions 0200.
6. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0123.
7. Infotainment. See Overview0129.
8. Glove Box Button. See Glove Box076.
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0213.
9. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 040
(If Equipped).
10. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0182.
11. USB Port 0137 (If Equipped).
12. Wireless Charging 087 (If Equipped).
13. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 207 (If Equipped). 14.
All-Wheel Drive 0210 (If Equipped).
Driver Mode Control 0214 (If Equipped).
Park Assist Button. See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing 0227 (If
Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0237 (If
Equipped).
15. Hazard Warning Flashers 0124.
Stop/Start Disable Switch. See Stop/Start
System 0203.
16. Steering Wheel Controls 083 (If
Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
and Midlevel) 0107 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 110.
17. Horn 084.
18. Steering Wheel Adjustment 083 (Out
of View).
19. Cruise Control 0215.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) 0217
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 230 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 083 (If
Equipped). 20. Hood Release. See
Hood0255.
21. Electric Parking Brake 0211.
22. Exterior Lamp Controls 0121.
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0 124.

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Instruments and Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Instrument Cluster (Base and Midlevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . 96
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . 96
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . 99
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 102
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base and Midlevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Universal Remote SystemProgramming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Universal Remote System Operation . . . 119

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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"
underSettings 0164.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12-Volt Direct Current
The vehicle is equipped with 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:
.Inside the center console storage
compartment.
.In the rear cargo area.
Lift the cover to access the outlet and
replace when not in use.
There are also charging only USB ports on
the rear of the center console.
{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.
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment plugged in
for an extended period of time while the
ignition is off will drain the battery.
Always unplug electrical equipment when
not in use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum 15 amp
rating.
Certain accessory plugs may not be
compatible with the accessory power outlet
and could overload vehicle and adapter
fuses. If a problem is experienced, see your
dealer.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure
to follow the proper installation instructions
included with the equipment. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0252.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from the
power outlet can cause damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty. The
power outlets are designed for accessory
power plugs only, such as cell phone
charge cords.
Power Outlet 110-V/120-V Alternating
Current
If equipped, this power outlet it can be used
to plug in electrical equipment that uses a
maximum limit of 150 watts.
The power outlet is on the rear of the
center console.

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An indicator light on the outlet turns on to
show it is in use. The light comes on when
the ignition is on, equipment requiring less
than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet,
and no system fault is detected.
The indicator light does not come on when
the ignition is off or if the equipment is not
fully seated into the outlet.
If equipment is connected using more than
150 watts or a system fault is detected, a
protection circuit shuts off the power supply
and the indicator light turns off. To reset
the circuit, unplug the item and plug it back
in or turn the Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) off and then back on. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0205. The power
restarts when equipment using 150 watts or
less is plugged into the outlet and a system
fault is not detected.
The power outlet is not designed for the
following and may not work properly if they
are plugged in:
.Equipment with high initial peak wattage,
such as compressor-driven refrigerators
and electric power tools
.Other equipment requiring an extremely
stable power supply, such as
microcomputer-controlled electric blankets
and touch sensor lamps
.Medical equipment
See High Voltage Devices and Wiring 0279.
Wireless Charging
If equipped, the vehicle has wireless
charging in the storage bin in front of the
floor console. The system operates at
145 kHz and wirelessly charges one Qi
compatible smartphone. The power output
of the system is capable of charging at a
rate up to 3 amp (15W), as requested by the
compatible smartphone. See Radio
Frequency Statement 0357.
{Warning
Wireless charging can affect the
operation of an implanted pacemaker or
other medical devices. If you have one, it
is recommended to consult with your
doctor before using the wireless charging
system.
The vehicle must be on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be
active. The wireless charging feature may
not correctly indicate charging when the
vehicle is in RAP. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0205. The operating temperature is
−20 °C (−4 °F)
to 60 °C (140 °F) for the charging system
and 0 °C (32 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F) for the
smartphone.
{Warning
Remove all objects from the charging pad
before charging your compatible
smartphone. Objects, such as coins, keys,
rings, paper clips, or cards, between the
smartphone and charging pad will
become very hot. On the rare occasion
that the charging system does not detect
an object, and the object gets wedged
between the smartphone and charger,
remove the smartphone and allow the
object to cool before removing it from
the charging pad, to prevent burns.

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To charge a smartphone:1. Remove all objects from the charging pad. The system may not charge if there
are any objects between the smartphone
and charging pad.
2. Place the smartphone face up on the charging pad.
To maximize the charge rate, ensure the
smartphone is fully seated and centered
in the holder with nothing under it.
A thick smartphone case may prevent
the wireless charger from working,
or may reduce the charging performance.
See your dealer for additional
information. 3. A green
$will appear next toVon the
infotainment display. This indicates that
the phone is properly positioned and
charging. If
$turns yellow, ensure that
the charging pad is clear of any objects
and that the smartphone is capable of
wireless charging before repositioning it.
If
$does not illuminate, the smartphone
may need to be repositioned.
The smartphone may become warm during
charging. This is normal. In warmer
temperatures, the speed of charging may be
reduced.
If
$does not appear on the infotainment
display:
1. Remove the smartphone from the pad and wait three seconds.
2. Turn the smartphone 180 degrees before placing/aligning the smartphone on the
pad again. Software Acknowledgements
Certain Wireless Charging Module product
from LG Electronics, Inc. ("LGE") contains the
open source software detailed below. Refer
to the indicated open source licenses (as are
included following this notice) for the terms
and conditions of their use.
OSS Notice Information
To obtain the source code that is contained
in this product, please visit
http://opensource.lge.com. In addition to
the source code, all referred license terms,
warranty disclaimers and copyright notices
are available for download. LG Electronics
will also provide open source code to you
on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of
performing such distribution (such as the
cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon
email request to [email protected]. This
offer is valid for three (3) years from the
date on which you purchased the product.

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English Base and Midlevel
Metric Uplevel
English Uplevel
This gauge shows the engine coolant
temperature.
If the pointer moves toward the warning
area at the high end of the gauge, the
engine is too hot.
If the engine coolant has overheated and
the vehicle has been operating under normal
driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the
vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as
possible. See Engine Overheating 0271.
Voltmeter Gauge
When the ignition is on, this gauge indicates
the battery voltage.
When the engine is running, this gauge
shows the condition of the charging system.
The gauge can transition from a higher to
lower or a lower to higher reading. This is
normal. If the vehicle is operating outside
the normal operating range, the charging
system light comes on. See Charging System
Light 0100.
Readings outside the normal operating
range can also occur when a large number
of electrical accessories are operating in the
vehicle and the engine is left idling for an
extended period. This condition is normal

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since the charging system is not able to
provide full power at engine idle. As engine
speeds are increased, this condition should
correct itself as higher engine speeds allow
the charging system to create maximum
power.
The vehicle can only be driven for a short
time with the readings outside the normal
operating range. If the vehicle must be
driven, turn off all accessories, such as the
radio and air conditioner, and unplug all
chargers and accessories.
Readings outside the normal operating
range indicate a possible problem in the
electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced
as soon as possible.
Seat Belt Reminders
Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light
There is a driver seat belt reminder light on
the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is started, this light
flashes and a chime may come on to remind
the driver to fasten their seat belt.
Then the light stays on solid until the belt is
buckled. This cycle may continue several
times if the driver remains or becomes
unbuckled while the vehicle is moving.
If the driver seat belt is buckled, neither the
light nor the chime comes on.
Front Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
Light
The vehicle may have a front passenger seat
belt reminder light near the passenger
airbag status indicator. SeePassenger
Sensing System 055.
When the vehicle is started, this light
flashes and a chime may come on to remind
passengers to fasten their seat belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is
buckled. This cycle continues several times if
the front passenger remains or becomes
unbuckled while the vehicle is moving.
If the front passenger seat belt is buckled,
neither the chime nor the light comes on.
The front passenger seat belt reminder light
and chime may come on if an object is put
on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag,
grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic
device. To turn off the reminder light and/or
chime, remove the object from the seat or
buckle the seat belt.
Airbag Readiness Light
This light shows if there is an electrical
problem with the airbag system. The system
check includes the airbag sensor(s), the
passenger sensing system, the pretensioners,
the airbag modules, the wiring, and the
crash sensing and diagnostic module. For
more information on the airbag system, see
Airbag System
050.

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Charging System Light
The charging system light comes on briefly
when the ignition is turned on, but the
engine is not running, as a check to show
the light is working. It should go out when
the engine is started.
If the light stays on, or comes on while
driving, there may be a problem with the
electrical charging system. Have it checked
by your dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
When this light comes on, or is flashing, the
Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays
a message.
If a short distance must be driven with the
light on, be sure to turn off all accessories,
such as the radio and air conditioner. Find a
safe place to stop the vehicle.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)
This light is part of the vehicle’s emission
control on-board diagnostic system. If this
light is on while the engine is running, a
malfunction has been detected and the
vehicle may require service. The light should
come on to show that it is working when
the ignition is in Service Mode. SeeIgnition
Positions 0200.
Malfunctions are often indicated by the
system before any problem is noticeable.
Being aware of the light and seeking service
promptly when it comes on may prevent
damage.
Caution
If the vehicle is driven continually with
this light on, the emission control system
may not work as well, the fuel economy
may be lower, and the vehicle may not
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run smoothly. This could lead to costly
repairs that might not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Caution
Modifications to the engine, transmission,
exhaust, intake, or fuel system, or the
use of replacement tires that do not
meet the original tire specifications, can
cause this light to come on. This could
lead to costly repairs not covered by the
vehicle warranty. This could also affect
the vehicle’s ability to pass an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test. See
Accessories and Modifications 0254.
If the light is flashing : A malfunction has
been detected that could damage the
emission control system and increase vehicle
emissions. Diagnosis and service may be
required.
To help prevent damage, reduce vehicle
speed and avoid hard accelerations and
uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the
amount of cargo being hauled as soon as
possible.