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.Modern layout: When driving inefficiently,
the ball turns yellow and moves above
the center of the gauge. When braking
aggressively, the ball turns yellow and
moves below the center of the gauge.
.Enhanced layout: The outer ring of the
speedometer turns yellow.
Power Indicator Gauge
The power indicator gauge is on the right
side of the display in the Enhanced layout.
This gauge displays the instantaneous
charge and discharge power flowing either
into or out of the high voltage battery.
Maximum discharge power is available when
the high voltage battery is fully charged.
During normal operation, a slight reductionin discharge power may occur as the high
voltage battery state of charge decreases.
The power indicator gauge value shows the
instantaneous power used by the battery.
Regenerative Braking
When regenerative braking is active, the
regen battery icon with arrows appears
green. The power indicator gauge value
shows the amount of instantaneous power
being regenerated.
Regenerative Power Limited
Regenerative power may be limited when
the high voltage battery is near full charge
or cold. The regen battery icon will appear
gray when limited, and a horizontal bar may
display on the gauge, at the level of the
vehicle’s maximum regenerative braking
power.
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.
Passenger Seat Belt Reminder Light
There is a passenger seat belt reminder light
near the passenger airbag status indicator.
When the vehicle is started, this light
flashes and a chime may come on to remind
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{Warning
The brake system might not be working
properly if the brake system warning
light is on. Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to a crash.
If the light is still on after the vehicle has
been pulled off the road and carefully
stopped, have the vehicle towed for
service.
Electric Parking Brake Light
MetricEnglish
This light comes on when the parking brake
is applied. If the light continues flashing
after the parking brake is released, or while
driving, there is a problem with the Electric
Parking Brake system. A message may also
display in the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
If the light does not come on, or remains
flashing, see your dealer.
Service Electric Parking Brake
Light
The Service Electric Parking brake light
should come on briefly when starting the
vehicle. If it does not come on, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If this light stays on, there is a problem
with a system on the vehicle that is causing
the parking brake system to work at a
reduced level. The vehicle can still be driven,
but should be taken to a dealer as soon as
possible. See Electric Parking Brake 0164.
A message may also display in the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light
The ABS warning light will come on briefly
when the vehicle is started. This is normal.
If the light does not come on then, have it
fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a
problem.
If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, stop as soon as possible and turn
the vehicle off. Then start the vehicle again
to reset the system. If the light still stays
on, or comes on again while driving, the
vehicle needs service. See your dealer. If the
regular brake system warning light is not
on, the brakes will still work, but the
antilock brakes will not work. If the regular
brake system warning light is also on, the
antilock brakes will not work and there is a
problem with the regular brakes.

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Sport Mode Light
This light comes on when Sport Mode is
selected.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
After the vehicle is started, this light turns
off and stays off if LKA has not been turned
on or is unavailable.
If equipped, this light is white if LKA is
turned on, but not ready to assist. This light
is green if LKA is turned on and is ready to
assist.LKA may assist by gently turning the
steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a
detected lane marking. The LKA light is
amber when assisting.
This light flashes amber as a Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) alert, to indicate that the
lane marking has been crossed.
LKA will not assist or alert if the turn signal
is active in the direction of lane departure,
or if LKA detects that you are accelerating,
braking, or actively steering.
See
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0179.
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
If equipped, this indicator will display green
when a vehicle is detected ahead and amber
when you are following a vehicle ahead
much too closely.
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
If equipped, this indicator will display amber
when a nearby pedestrian is detected in
front of the vehicle.
See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
0 176.
Traction Off Light
This light comes on briefly while starting
the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the system is
working normally, the indicator light then
turns off.

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The traction off light comes on when the
Traction Control System (TCS) has been
turned off by pressing and releasing the
TCS/StabiliTrak button.
This light and the StabiliTrak OFF light come
on when StabiliTrak is turned off.
If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not limited.
Adjust driving accordingly.
StabiliTrak OFF Light
This light comes on briefly while starting
the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
This light comes on when the StabiliTrak
system is turned off. If StabiliTrak is off, the
Traction Control System (TCS) is also off.
If StabiliTrak and TCS are off, the system
does not assist in controlling the vehicle.
Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak systems,
and the warning light turns off.See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0166.
Traction Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak Light
This light comes on briefly when the vehicle
is started.
If the light does not come on, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the indicator
light turns off.
If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS,
and potentially the StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control system have been disabled.
If the indicator/warning light is on and
flashing, the TCS and/or the StabiliTrak/ESC
system is actively working.
Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly
when the vehicle is started. It provides
information about tire pressures and
the TPMS.
When the Light is On Steady
This indicates that one or more of the tires
are significantly underinflated.
A message in the Driver Information Center
(DIC) may also display. Stop as soon as
possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure
value shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label.
When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On
Steady
This indicates that there may be a problem
with the TPMS. The light flashes for about
one minute and stays on steady until the
vehicle is off. This sequence repeats each
time the vehicle is started.

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Information Displays
Power Flows
To view the Power Flow screen on the
infotainment display, touch Energy and then
touch Flow.
The Power Flow screen indicates the current
operating condition. The screen shows
energy flow to and from the high voltage
battery while the vehicle is being driven.
These components will be highlighted when
they are active.
Programmable Charging
Important Information about Portable Electric
Vehicle Charging
.Charging an electric vehicle can stress a
building’s electrical system more than a
typical household appliance.
.Before plugging into any electrical outlet,
have a qualified electrician inspect and
verify the electrical system (electrical
outlet, wiring, junctions, and protection
devices) for heavy-duty service at a
10 amp continuous load.
.Electrical outlets may wear out with
normal usage or may be damaged over
time, making them unsuitable for electric
vehicle charging.
.Check the electrical outlet/plug while
charging and discontinue use if the
electrical outlet/plug is hot, then have the
electrical outlet serviced by a qualified
electrician.
.When outdoors, plug into an electrical
outlet that is weatherproof while in use.
.Mount the charge cord to reduce strain
on the electrical outlet/plug.
.Do not place the charge cord in a position
where it is expected to be submerged in
water.
{Danger
Improper use of portable electric vehicle
charge cords may cause a fire, electrical
shock, or burns, and may result in
damage to property, serious injury,
or death.
.Do not use extension cords,
multi-outlet power strips, splitters,
grounding adaptors, surge protectors,
or similar devices.
.Do not use an electrical outlet that is
worn or damaged, or will not hold the
plug firmly in place.
.Do not use an electrical outlet that is
not properly grounded.
.Do not use an electrical outlet that is
on a circuit with other electrical loads.
See Plug-In Charging 0181.
Programmable Charging Modes
To view the current charge mode status in
the infotainment display, touch Energy and
then touch Charging.
The charge Start and Complete time
estimates are also displayed. These
estimates are most accurate when the

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vehicle is plugged in and in moderate
temperature conditions. Also, to get an
accurate time estimate, the vehicle uses an
internal clock for Programmable Charging,
not the clock in the center stack.
Charge Mode Selection
Immediate :The vehicle starts charging as
soon as it is connected to an electrical
outlet. This is the only mode available at DC
charging stations. See Plug-In Charging
0 181.
Departure : The vehicle will schedule
charging to complete by the programmed
departure time. The vehicle estimates the
charging schedule based on programmed
departure times, charge rate limits, electric
rate preference and schedule, and priority
charging settings. If there is not sufficient
time after the charge cord is plugged in, the
vehicle will not be fully charged by the
departure time.
Departure Time Entry
The Departure charge mode allows for the
departure time to be entered to match your
personal schedule.
1. With Departure charge mode selected, touch Edit.2. The current programmed departure timeis displayed on the tab with the day of
the week. Select the tab for the day of
the week to be edited.
3. Touch +or -to change the hours and
minutes.
4. Touch
yorzto change AM or PM.
5. Touch
0to exit the screen.
Portable Cord Limit Selection
The Portable Cord Limit setting allows the
vehicle’s charge current to be selected so it
matches the capability of the charging
location. If the vehicle consistently stops
charging after being plugged in, or if a
circuit breaker continues to trip, reducing to
a lower Portable Cord Limit setting may
resolve the issue.

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The Portable Cord Limit setting should be
configured to match the electrical current
rating for the electrical outlet that the
charge cord is connected to. On the Charge
Mode tab, toggle the Portable Cord Limit
selection between:
.12 amps
.8 amps
Exact current levels may vary from the
values shown in this manual. Check the
vehicle for the current available levels. When
the vehicle is plugged into a charging
station, the Portable Cord Limit option on
the Charge Mode tab will not be available.
The Portable Cord Limit can be changed and
saved using Location Based Charging
settings. The default value is the lower
Portable Cord Limit. The Portable Cord Limit
will reset to the lower value when the
vehicle is shifted from P (Park) unless the
Location Based Charging feature is active
and set to retain this preference. See
“Location Based Charging” later in this
section.
{Warning
Using a charge level that exceeds the
electrical circuit or electrical outlet
capacity may start a fire or damage the
electrical circuit. Use the lowest charge
level until a qualified electrician inspects
the electrical circuit capacity. Use the
lowest charge level if the electrical circuit
or electrical outlet capacity is not known.
Electric Rate Preference
The vehicle estimates the charging start
time based on the utility rate schedule,
utility rate preference, and programmed
departure time for the current day of the
week. The vehicle will charge during the
least expensive rate periods to achieve a full
battery charge by the departure time.
Electrical rate information from the utility
company for the charging location is
required for this mode. If the selected
charge mode is Departure, then electric rate
preference selection will display. Electric Rate Preference Selection
From the Charge Mode tab on the Charging
screen with Departure charge mode selected,
touch More to select the Electric Rate
Preference.
Touch one of the following options to select
the Electric Rate Preference:
.Off: Delay charging based on departure.
.Off-Peak Only: Charge during Off-Peak
Rates.
.Cost Optimized Off- and Mid-Peak: Charge
during Mid-Peak and Off-Peak Rates.
.Cost Optimized All Rates: Charge during
Peak, Mid-Peak, and Off-Peak Rates.
Charging begins at the start time and is
complete by the departure time only if
sufficient time is allowed after the charge
cord is plugged in. For example, if the
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1. Touch Edit Electric Rate Schedule fromthe Electric Rate Schedule screen and
select the desired schedule.
Yearly Shown, Summer/Winter Similar
2. Touch Edit in the lower right corner of the screen to edit the electric rate
schedule.
.Weekdays are Monday through
Friday and use the same rate
schedule.
.Weekends are Saturday and Sunday
and use the same rate schedule.
Both weekday and weekend
schedules must be set. The rate
schedule only applies for a 24-hour
period, starting at 12 AM and ending
at 12 AM. There can be five rate
changes for each day; not all must
be used. Select Weekday or Weekend.
3. Touch Set next to the row to be edited.
Yearly Shown, Summer/Winter Similar
4. Select Peak, Mid-Peak, or Off-Peak. Use +
or -to enter the time, and
yorzto
change AM or PM.
The finish times must be consecutive.
If a finish time does not follow a start
time, an error message displays.
5. Touch OK.
Priority Charging
The priority charging feature will work when
the Departure charge mode is selected. This
feature is designed to ensure that the high
voltage battery has a minimal amount of
energy prior to delaying a charge. Upon completion of priority charging, the vehicle
will return to normal Programmable
Charging operation.
The feature can be enabled/disabled by
selecting On/Off from the Charge Mode tab
on the Charging screen when the Departure
charge mode is selected. When enabled,
Priority Charging will only prevent
Programmable Charging while the high
voltage battery is recharged from a depleted
state to a 40% state of charge.
Temporary Charge Mode Override and
Cancel
Programmed delayed charge modes can be
temporarily overridden to an immediate
charge mode for one charge cycle. Also, the
next planned departure time can be
temporarily overridden for one charge cycle.
In addition to the in-vehicle overrides via the
programmable charging screens, there are
other ways to temporarily override a
delayed charge mode. See
Plug-In Charging
0 181.
Temporary Override of a Delayed
Charge Mode
The Temporary Override provides the ability
to set temporary charge items for the next
charge cycle.