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Power-folding mirror control.
A
Window lockout.
B
Adjustment control.
C
Right-hand mirror.
D
Left-hand mirror.
E
To adjust your mirrors, switch your vehicle
on - with the ignition in accessory mode or
the engine running and then:
1. Select the mirror you want to adjust. The control lights.
2. Use the adjustment control to adjust the position of the mirror.
3. Press the mirror control again. The control light turns off.
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door window
glass. Make sure that you fully engage the
mirror in its support when returning it to its
original position. Auto-Folding Mirrors
The exterior mirrors automatically fold in
toward the glass after you place the
transmission into park (P), turn off the
vehicle, open and close the driver's side
door and lock the vehicle. The exterior
mirrors automatically unfold and return to
their driving position after you unlock the
vehicle and open and close the driver's side
door.
You can switch this feature on and off
through the information display. See
General Information (page 117).
You can fold the mirrors on demand by
pressing the power-folding mirror control
on the door. The control lights and the
mirrors fold in toward the glass. Press the
control again to unfold the mirrors. The
control light turns off.
Note: If you use the power-folding control
to fold the mirrors on demand with the auto
fold feature on, you must use the control
again to unfold them.
Loose Mirror
If you manually fold your power-folding
mirrors, they may not work properly even
after you re-position them. You need to
reset them if:
• The mirrors vibrate when you drive.
• The mirrors feel loose.
• The mirrors do not stay in the folded or
unfolded position.
• One of the mirrors is not in its normal
driving position.
To reset the power-fold feature, use the
power-folding mirror control to fold and
unfold the mirrors. You may hear a loud
noise as you reset the power-folding
mirrors. This sound is normal. Repeat this
process as needed each time you manually
fold the mirrors.
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Heated Exterior Mirrors
See Heated Exterior Mirrors (page 144).
Memory Mirrors
You can save and recall the mirror
positions through the memory function.
See
Memory Function (page 152).
Auto-dimming Feature
The driver exterior mirror dims when the
interior auto-dimming mirror turns on.
Direction Indicator Mirrors
When the vehicle is running, the
forward-facing portion of the appropriate
mirror housing blinks when you switch on
the direction indicator.
Puddle Lamps
The lamps on the bottom part of the mirror
housing light when you use your
transmitter to unlock the doors or when
you open a door.
Blind Spot Information System
See
Blind Spot Information System
(page 264).
INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING:
Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products. You can adjust the interior mirror to your
preference. Some mirrors also have a
second pivot point. This lets you move the
mirror head up or down and from side to
side.
Manual Dimming Mirror
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce the effect of bright light from
behind.
Automatic Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
Note:
Do not block the sensors on the front
and back of the mirror. A rear center
passenger or raised rear center head
restraint may also block light from reaching
the sensor.
The mirror dims to reduce the effect of
bright light from behind. It returns to
normal when the bright light from behind
is no longer present or if you shift into
reverse (R).
SUN VISORS Rotate the sun visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for extra
shade.
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On (white light): Illuminates when you
switch on the adaptive cruise control
system. Turns off when you switch the
cruise control system off.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates when
you engage the adaptive cruise control
system. Turns off when you disengage the
cruise control system.
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a system
error. You continue to have the
normal braking (without ABS) unless the
brake system warning lamp also
illuminates. Have the system checked by
an authorized dealer.
Automatic High Beam Control Illuminates when this feature is
on. See What Is Automatic
High Beam Control (page 94).
Auto Hold Active Illuminates when the system
holds your vehicle stationary.
Auto Hold Unavailable Illuminates when the system is
on, but unavailable to hold your
vehicle stationary.
Auto Start-stop
(If Equipped) Illuminates when the engine
shuts down or in conjunction
with a message. Battery If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a system error. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by an authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor Illuminates when you switch this
feature off or in conjunction with
a message. See
Blind Spot
Information System (page 264).
Brake System Warning Lamp WARNING:
Driving your vehicle
with the warning lamp on is dangerous.
A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury.
Note: Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp and
illuminates when:
• You apply the parking brake with the
ignition on.
• Your vehicle has a brake fault or low
brake fluid level, regardless of parking
brake position. If the lamp illuminates when you
are moving, you may have the
parking brake applied. Make sure
the parking brake is off. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as
possible if the lamp continues to
illuminate.
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Active Park
Action
Message
The system requires service. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Active Park Fault
Adaptive Cruise Control Action
Message
A radar concern is preventing the adaptive cruise from engaging.
See How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work (page 246).
Adaptive Cruise
Malfunction
Front Sensor Not Aligned
Conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot function
properly. See
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work (page 246).
Adaptive Cruise
Not Available
The radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to inclementweather, ice, mud or water in front of radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go Work (page 246).
Adaptive Cruise
Not Available
Sensor Blocked See Manual
Displays when the system disables automatic braking.
Normal Cruise
Active Adaptive Braking Off
Displays when the system reinstates adaptive cruise control to you.
Adaptive Cruise -
Driver Resume Control
Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.
Adaptive Cruise
Speed Too Low to Activate
Adaptive Headlamps Action
Message
Displays when the system detects a concern. Have the systemchecked as soon as possible.
Check Headlamp
System SeeManual
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Action
Message
The battery management system determines that the 12V batteryis at a low state of charge. Start the engine to charge the batteryor charge the battery using an aftermarket battery charger. This
message clears once you restart your vehicle and the battery state of charge has recovered.
Battery State of
Charge Low
The battery management system determines that the battery is ata low state of charge. Turn the ignition off as soon as possible toprotect the battery. This message will clear once the vehicle has
been started and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allow faster battery state-of- charge recovery.
Turn Power Off To
Save Battery
Displays when the battery management system detects an
extended low-voltage condition. Various vehicle features will be disabled to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the
electrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If
the system voltage has recovered, the disabled features will operate again as normal.
Low Battery
Features Tempor- arily Turned Off
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage) Action
Message
Displays when the stop safety hazard warning lamp is illuminated.This indicates an electrical component that requires service. This causes the vehicle to shut down or enter into limited operating mode.
Stop Safely Now
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System Action
Message
A system error has occurred. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Blind Spot System
Fault
The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information
System (page 264).
Blind Spot Not
Available Sensor Blocked See Manual
The system detects a vehicle and automatically applied the brakes.
Cross Traffic Alert
Applying Brakes
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Action
Message
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert systemsensors are blocked. See Cross Traffic Alert (page 268).
Cross Traffic Not
Available Sensor Blocked See Manual
A system error has occurred. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic
System Fault
The system automatically turns off and displays this message when
you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have a trailer blindspot system or when you switch the trailer blind spot system off
through the information display. See
Cross Traffic Alert (page
268).
Cross Traffic Alert
Deactivated Trailer Attached
The system automatically turns off and displays this message when
you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have a trailer blindspot system or when you switch the trailer blind spot system offthrough the information display. See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 264).
Blind Spot Alert
Deactivated Trailer Attached
Doors and Locks Action
Message
The driver door is not completely closed.
Driver Door Ajar
The passenger door is not completely closed.
Passenger Door
Ajar
The rear left door is not completely closed.
Rear Left Door Ajar
The rear right door is not completely closed.
Rear Right Door
Ajar
The liftgate is not completely closed.
Liftgate Ajar
The hood is not completely closed.
Hood Ajar
The system has disabled the door switches.
Switches Inhibited
Security Mode
Displays when the door lock is turned on and you attempt to open the door.
Doors Locked
Unlock Before Opening
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Action
Message
Indicates a driver door fault that requires manually opening thedoor by the override lever. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Driver Door Fault
Use Inside Over-
ride Lever In Map Pocket
Indicates a fault with the electronic door system. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Door Fault Service
Required
There is a system malfunction with the child locks. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Child Lock
Malfunction
Service Required
Indicates that the rear seat interior door release switches and powerwindows are switched off, preventing rear seat occupants from opening the doors or windows.
Child Lock ON
Indicates that the rear seat interior door release switches and power
windows are switched on, allowing the rear seat occupants to open the doors and windows.
Child Lock OFF
The factory keypad code displays in the information display after
the system resets the keypad. See Passive Anti-Theft System
(page 78).
Factory Keypad
Code {X X X X X}
Driver Alert Action
Message
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver Alert
Warning Rest Now
Take a rest soon.
Driver Alert
Warning Rest Suggested
Fuel Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill
Inlet
Wait for up to 15 seconds while the fuel system depressurizes.
Fuel Door Opening
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Action
Message
With a MyKey in use, traction control turns on.
Traction Control
On - MyKeySetting
With a MyKey in use, park aid is always on.
MyKey Park Aid
Cannot be Deactiv- ated
With a MyKey in use, lane keeping alert turns on.
Lane Keeping Alert
On MyKey Setting
Park Aid Action
Message
The system detects a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Check Front Park
Aid
The system detects a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Check Rear Park
Aid
The radar is blocked due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in frontof radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See Rear
Parking Aid (page 230).
Rear Park Aid Not
Available Sensor Blocked See Manual
The radar is blocked due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in frontof radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See
Front
Parking Aid (page 232).
Front Park Aid Not
Available Sensor Blocked See Manual
The radar is blocked due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in frontof radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See
Prin-
ciple of Operation (page 230).
Park Aid Not Avail-
able Sensor
Blocked See Manual
Displays the park aid status.
Front Park Aid On
Off
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Aid On
Off
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