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Instrument Cluster
English Standard Shown, Metric Similar
1.Tachometer 0106
2. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 0107
3. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
0108 4.
Fuel Gauge 0106
5. Voltmeter Gauge 0108
6. Speedometer 0106
7. Driver Information Center (DIC) 0120
Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display area in the
center of the instrument cluster.
Use the right steering wheel control to open
and scroll through the different items and
displays.
Press
SorTto access the cluster
applications. Use the thumbwheel to scroll
through the list of available features. Press
the thumbwheel to select. Not all
applications will be available on all vehicles.
.Home
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.Info App. This is where the selected Driver
Information Center (DIC) displays can be
viewed. See“Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Uplevel)” in the Index.
.Audio
.Navigation
.Phone
.Options
Home
Information displayed here can be
customized from the Options menu.
Speedometer : Displays how fast the vehicle
is moving in either kilometers per hour
(km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
Speed Sign : Shows sign information, which
comes from a roadway database in the
onboard navigation, if equipped.
Temperature : Displays the outside air
temperature.
Time : Displays the current time.
Fuel Range : Displays the approximate
distance the vehicle can be driven without
refueling. The fuel range estimate is based
on an average of the vehicle’s fuel economy
over recent driving history and the amount
of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Fuel
range cannot be reset. Audio
In the Audio menu, use the thumbwheel to
scroll through options, browse for music,
select from favorites, or change the audio
source. In the main view, scroll to change
the station or go to the next or previous
track.
Navigation
In the Navigation menu, if there is no active
route, a compass will be displayed. If there
is an active route, press the thumbwheel to
cancel or resume route guidance, mute or
unmute voice guidance, or access Recents or
Favorites.
Phone
In the Phone menu, if there is no active
phone call, view recent calls, scroll through
contacts, select from the favorites, or change
the phone source. If there is an active call,
mute the phone or switch to handset
operation.
Options
Use the thumbwheel to scroll through items
in the Options menu.
Head-up Display (HUD) :
If equipped, this
feature allows for adjusting the angle of the
HUD image and changing or turning off the
Speed Limit Sign.
HUD Rotation: Press the thumbwheel while
Adjust Rotation is highlighted to enter
Adjust Mode. Scroll to adjust the angle of
the HUD display. Press the thumbwheel to
confirm and save the setting. This feature
may only be available in P (Park).
Speed Limit Style: Press the thumbwheel
while Speed Limit Style is highlighted to
change the speed sign style or to turn it off.
Units : Press the thumbwheel while Units is
displayed to enter the Units menu. Choose
US or metric units by pressing the
thumbwheel while the desired item is
highlighted. A selected mark will be
displayed next to the selected item.
Info Page Options : Press the thumbwheel
while Info Page Options is displayed to
enter and select the items to be displayed
in the Info app. A selected mark will be
displayed next to the selected item.
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Home :Press the thumbwheel to select the
available elements to display. Not all
elements will be available on all vehicles:
Speedometer, Speed Sign, Time, and Fuel
Range.
Display (Uplevel) : Press the thumbwheel to
enter the Display menu. Select to turn on or
off the compass or speed sign.
Speed Warning : The Speed Warning display
allows the driver to set a speed that they
do not want to exceed. To set the Speed
Warning, press the thumbwheel when Speed
Warning is displayed, or press the
thumbwheel on the main view to set the
speed value. Scroll to adjust the value. Press
the thumbwheel to set the speed. Once the
speed is set, this feature can be turned off
by pressing the thumbwheel while viewing
this page. If the selected speed limit is
exceeded, a pop-up warning is displayed
with a chime.
Software Information : Press the
thumbwheel while Software Information is
highlighted to display open source software
information.Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed
in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or
miles per hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the vehicle has
been driven, in either kilometers or miles.
The odometer is always displayed in the
bottom of the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven since the trip
odometer was last reset.
The trip odometer is accessed and reset
through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0120.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).
For vehicles with the Stop/Start system,
when the ignition is on, the tachometer
indicates the vehicle status. When pointing
to AUTO STOP, the engine is off but the vehicle is on and can move. The engine
could auto start at any time. When the
indicator points to OFF, the vehicle is off.
When the engine is on, the tachometer will
indicate the engine’s revolutions per minute
(rpm). The tachometer may vary by several
hundred rpm, during Auto Stop mode, when
the engine is shutting off and restarting.
Fuel Gauge
Metric
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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.
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 0226.
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 0309.
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.
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If the light comes on and stays on at start
up, there is a brake problem. Have the brake
system inspected right away.
If the light comes on while driving, pull off
the road and stop carefully. The brake
system has electric brake boost. Vehicle
speed may be limited when the brake
system warning light comes on. The brake
pedal might be harder to push, or the brake
pedal may go closer to the floor. It could
take longer to stop. If the light is still on,
have the vehicle towed for service. See
Towing the Vehicle0370.
{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
This light should come on briefly when
starting the vehicle. If it does not come on,
have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if
there is a problem.
If this light stays on, take the vehicle to
your dealer as soon as possible. See the
information for the Electric Parking Brake
under Electric Parking Brake 0240.
A message may also display in the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light
This warning light should come on briefly
when the vehicle is turned on. If the light
does not come on, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn if there is a problem.
If the light comes on while driving, safely
stop as soon as it is possible and turn off
the vehicle. Then turn on the vehicle again
to reset the system.
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If the ABS warning light stays on, or comes
on again while driving, the vehicle needs
service. A chime may also sound when the
light stays on.
If the ABS warning light is the only light on,
the vehicle has regular brakes, but ABS is
not functioning.
If both the ABS warning light and the brake
system warning light are on, ABS is not
functioning and there is a problem with the
regular brakes. See your dealer for service.
SeeBrake System Warning Light 0112.
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
Auto Mode Shown, Other Modes Similar
If equipped, the four-wheel-drive light
displays what mode the vehicle is in. The
light will show each mode: 2WD, 4HI, AUTO
(all transfer cases); 4LOW and N (two-speed
transfer case only). The light will flash when a shift is in
progress. Once the shift is complete the
light will be steady.
If the light turns amber, there may be a
malfunction with the four-wheel-drive
system. See your dealer.
See
Four-Wheel Drive 0236.
Hill Descent Control Light
If equipped, the Hill Descent Control light
comes on when the system is ready for use.
When the light flashes, the system is active.
See Hill Descent Control (HDC) 0244.
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) 0275.
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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.
SeeForward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 267.
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
0 270.
Traction Off Light
This light comes on briefly while starting
the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the system is
working normally, the indicator light then
turns off.
The traction off light comes on when the
Traction Control System (TCS) has been
turned off by pressing and releasing the
TCS/StabiliTrak/ESC button.
This light and the StabiliTrak/ESC OFF light
come on when StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) is turned off.
If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not limited.
Adjust driving accordingly.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0242.
Traction Control System (TCS)/
Electronic Stability Control Light
If equipped, the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) or TCS indicator/warning light comes
on briefly when the engine 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 ESC system have been
disabled.
If the indicator/warning light is on and
flashing, the TCS and/or the ESC system is
actively working.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0242.
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Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly
when the engine 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 Driver Information Center (DIC) tire
pressure message may also display. Stop as
soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the
pressure value shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. SeeTire Pressure
0 344.
When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On
Steady
If the light flashes for about a minute and
then stays on, there may be a problem with
the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition
cycle. See
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
0 347.
Engine Oil Pressure Light
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil maintenance
can damage the engine. Driving with the
engine oil low can also damage the
engine. The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil
level as soon as possible. Add oil if
required, but if the oil level is within the
operating range and the oil pressure is
still low, have the vehicle serviced.
Always follow the maintenance schedule
for changing engine oil.
This light should come on briefly as the
engine is started. If it does not come on,
have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light comes on and stays on, it means
that oil is not flowing through the engine
properly. The vehicle could be low on oil
and might have some other system
problem. See your dealer.
Low Fuel Warning Light
A Low Fuel Warning Light near the fuel
gauge comes on briefly when the ignition is
turned on as a check to show it is working.
For vehicles with a reconfigurable cluster,
this light is in the display area and may not
come on when the ignition is turned on.
It also comes on when the fuel gauge
indicator nears empty. The light turns off
when fuel is added. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced.