
4 
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ........................................ 68
Instrument Cluster Descriptions  ....................70
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ........................ 70
Location And Controls ......................................71
Engine Oil Life Reset  .......................................72
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu 
Items .................................................................73
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode 
Message — Electrical Load Reduction 
Actions —If Equipped .......................................75
Programmable Features ..................................76
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................... 76
Red Warning Lights ..........................................77
Yellow Warning Lights ......................................79
Yellow Indicator Lights .....................................82
Green Indicator Lights......................................82
White Indicator Lights ......................................83
Blue Indicator Lights ........................................83
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II  ....... 84
Onboard Diagnostic System 
(OBD II) Cybersecurity ......................................84
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 
PROGRAMS ............................................................ 85
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE  ........................................86
Automatic Transmission  .................................86
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Ignition......................86
Normal Starting  ...............................................86
AutoPark ...........................................................87
Extended Park Starting ....................................88
If Engine Fails To Start .....................................88
Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C)  ...............................89
After Starting ....................................................89
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED  ...........89
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ...........89
PARKING BRAKE ....................................................90
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ................................91
Ignition Park Interlock ......................................92
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) 
System ..............................................................92
8-Speed Automatic Transmission ...................92
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED ..............................97
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ONLY —
IF EQUIPPED ...........................................................97
POWER STEERING .................................................97
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED  ....98 Cruise Control  ..................................................98
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ...................... 100 PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK 
ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ....................................... 108
ParkSense Sensors ....................................... 109
ParkSense Display ........................................ 109
ParkSense Warning Display ......................... 112
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense.............. 112
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System ...112
Cleaning The ParkSense System ................. 113
ParkSense System Usage Precautions........ 113
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED  ............................. 114
LaneSense Operation ................................... 114
Turning LaneSense On Or Off....................... 114
LaneSense Warning Message...................... 115
Changing LaneSense Status ........................ 116
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ............... 116
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................................... 118 Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release ............ 118
VEHICLE LOADING  .............................................. 119
Vehicle Certification Label............................ 119
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .......... 119
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)  ............... 119
Overloading ................................................... 119
Loading  ......................................................... 120
TRAILER TOWING ................................................ 120
Common Towing Definitions......................... 120
Trailer Hitch Classification............................ 122
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer 
Weight Ratings)  ............................................ 122
Trailer And Tongue Weight  .......................... 123
Towing Requirements ................................... 123
Towing Tips  ................................................... 125
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100STARTING AND OPERATING  
(Continued)
To Deactivate 
A tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANC button, 
or normal brake pressure will deactivate the Cruise 
Control system without erasing the set speed from 
memory.
The following conditions will also deactivate the 
Cruise Control without erasing the set speed from 
memory:
Vehicle parking brake is applied
Stability event occurs
Gear selector is moved out of DRIVE
Engine overspeed occurs
Pushing the on/off button or placing the ignition in 
the OFF position erases the set speed from 
memory.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving 
convenience provided by Cruise Control while 
traveling on highways and major roadways. 
However, it is not a safety system and not designed 
to prevent collisions. The Cruise Control function 
performs differently   Ú page 98.
 ACC will allow you to keep Cruise Control engaged in 
light to moderate traffic conditions without the 
constant need to reset your Cruise Control. ACC 
utilizes a radar sensor and a forward facing camera 
designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you.
NOTE:
If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC 
will apply limited braking or acceleration (not to 
exceed the original set speed) automatically to 
maintain a preset following distance, while 
matching the speed of the vehicle ahead.
Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifica
-
tions to the vehicle will affect the performance 
of the Adaptive Cruise Control and Forward Colli -
sion Warning systems.
Fixed Speed Cruise Control (ACC not enabled) will 
not detect vehicles directly ahead of you. Always 
be aware of the feature selected 
  Ú
page 273.
WARNING!
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a conve -
nience system. It is not a substitute for active 
driver involvement. It is always the driver’s 
responsibility to be attentive of road, traffic, 
and weather conditions, vehicle speed, 
distance to the vehicle ahead; and, most 
importantly, brake operation to ensure safe 
operation of the vehicle under all road condi -
tions. Your complete attention is always 
required while driving to maintain safe control 
of your vehicle. Failure to follow these warn -
ings can result in a collision and death or 
serious personal injury.
The ACC system:
Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming 
vehicles, and stationary objects (e.g., a 
stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a 
disabled vehicle).
Cannot take street, traffic, and weather 
conditions into account, and may be limited 
upon adverse sight distance conditions.
Does not always fully recognize complex 
driving conditions, which can result in 
wrong or missing distance warnings.
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STARTING AND OPERATING105
If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will 
maintain the set speed. If a slower moving vehicle 
is detected in the same lane, the instrument 
cluster display will show the ACC Set With Target 
Detected Indicator Light, and the system will adjust 
the vehicle speed automatically to maintain the 
distance setting, regardless of the set speed.
The vehicle will then maintain the set distance 
until:
The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above 
the set speed.
The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or 
view of the sensor.
The distance setting is changed.
The system disengages  Ú page 102.
The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; 
however, the driver can always apply the brakes 
manually, if necessary.
NOTE:The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC 
system applies the brakes.
A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC 
predicts that its maximum braking level is not 
sufficient to maintain the set distance. If this 
occurs, a visual alert “BRAKE!” will flash in the 
instrument cluster display and a chime will sound 
while ACC continues to apply its maximum braking 
capacity.
NOTE:The “BRAKE!” screen in the instrument cluster 
display is a warning for the driver to take action 
and does not necessarily mean that the Forward 
Collision Warning system is applying the brakes 
autonomously.
ACC Operation At Stop
In the event that the ACC system brings your 
vehicle to a standstill while following the vehicle in 
front, your vehicle will resume motion without any 
driver interaction if the vehicle in front starts 
moving within two seconds of your vehicle coming 
to a standstill.
If the vehicle in front does not start moving within 
two seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill, 
the ACC with Stop system will cancel and the 
brakes will release. A cancel message will display 
on the instrument cluster display and produce a 
warning chime. Driver intervention will be required 
at this moment.
While ACC with Stop is holding your vehicle at a 
standstill, if the driver seat belt is unbuckled or the 
driver door is opened, the ACC with Stop system 
will cancel and the brakes will release. A cancel 
message will display on the instrument cluster 
display and produce a warning chime. Driver 
intervention will be required at this moment.Overtake Aid
When driving with ACC engaged and following a 
vehicle, the system will provide an additional 
acceleration up to the ACC set speed to assist in 
passing the vehicle. This additional acceleration is 
triggered when the driver utilizes the left turn 
signal (Lane Change Assist feature included) and 
will only be active when passing on the left hand 
side. Switching lanes will not impact the ACC 
system if the driver is already traveling at the set 
speed.
Display Warnings And Maintenance
“WIPE FRONT RADAR SENSOR IN FRONT OF 
VEHICLE” WARNING
The “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar 
Sensor” warning will display and a chime will 
sound when conditions temporarily limit system 
performance.
WARNING!
When the ACC system is resumed, the driver 
must ensure that there are no pedestrians, 
vehicles or objects in the path of the vehicle. 
Failure to follow these warnings can result in a 
collision and death or serious personal injury.
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112STARTING AND OPERATING  
NOTE:ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio, if 
on, when the system is sounding an audio tone.
Front Park Assist Audible Alerts
ParkSense will turn off the Front Park Assist 
audible alert (chime) after approximately three 
seconds when an obstacle has been detected, the 
vehicle is stationary, and brake pedal is applied.
Adjustable Chime Volume Settings
Front and Rear chime volume settings can be 
selected in the Uconnect system  Ú page 129.
The chime volume settings include low, medium, 
and high.
ParkSense will retain its last known configuration 
state through ignition cycles.
PARKSENSE WARNING DISPLAY
The ParkSense Warning screen will only be 
displayed if Sound and Display is selected from 
within the Uconnect system  Ú page 129.
The ParkSense Warning screen is located within 
the instrument cluster display  Ú page 70. It 
provides visual warnings to indicate the distance 
between the rear fascia/bumper and/or front 
fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle.
ENABLING AND DISABLING PARKSENSE
ParkSense can be enabled and disabled 
with the ParkSense switch.
When the ParkSense switch is pushed 
to disable the system, the instrument 
cluster will display the “ParkSense Off” message 
for approximately five seconds. When the gear 
selector is moved to REVERSE and the system is 
disabled, the instrument cluster will display the 
“ParkSense Off” message for as long as the vehicle 
is in REVERSE.
The ParkSense switch LED will be on when 
ParkSense is disabled or requires service. The 
ParkSense switch LED will be off when the system is 
enabled. If the ParkSense switch is pushed and the 
system requires service, the ParkSense switch LED 
will blink momentarily and then the LED will be on.
SERVICE THE PARKSENSE PARK ASSIST 
S
YSTEM
During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense 
System has detected a faulted condition, the 
instrument cluster will actuate a single chime, 
once per ignition cycle, and it will display the 
"PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR 
SENSORS", "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE 
FRONT SENSORS", or the "PARKSENSE 
UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED" message for 
five seconds. When the gear selector is moved to  REVERSE and the system has detected a faulted 
condition, the instrument cluster display will 
display a "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR 
SENSORS", "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE 
FRONT SENSORS" or "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE 
SERVICE REQUIRED" pop-up message for five 
seconds. After five seconds, a vehicle graphic will 
be displayed with "UNAVAILABLE" at either the 
front or rear sensor location depending on where 
the fault is detected. The system will continue to 
provide arc alerts for the side that is functioning 
properly. These arc alerts will interrupt the 
"PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR 
SENSORS", "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE 
FRONT SENSORS", or "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE 
SERVICE REQUIRED" messages if an object is 
detected within the five second pop-up duration. 
The vehicle graphic will remain displayed for as 
long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.
If "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR 
SENSORS" or "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE 
FRONT SENSORS" appears in the instrument 
cluster display make sure the outer surface and 
the underside of the rear fascia/bumper and/or 
front fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, 
ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction and then cycle 
the ignition. If the message continues to appear 
see an authorized dealer.
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Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) 
ERM anticipates the potential for wheel lift by 
monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and 
the speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines 
that the rate of change of the steering wheel angle 
and vehicle’s speed are sufficient to potentially 
cause wheel lift, it then applies the appropriate 
brake and may also reduce engine power to lessen 
the chance that wheel lift will occur. ERM can only 
reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring during 
severe or evasive driving maneuvers; it cannot 
prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as 
road conditions, leaving the roadway, striking 
objects or other vehicles.
NOTE:ERM is disabled any time the ESC is in “Full Off” 
mode (if equipped). See  Ú page 147 in this 
section for a complete explanation of the available 
ESC modes.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 
ESC enhances directional control and stability of 
the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC 
corrects for oversteering or understeering of the 
vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate 
wheel(s) to counteract the above conditions. 
Engine power may also be reduced to help the 
vehicle maintain the desired path.
Oversteer — when the vehicle is turning more 
than appropriate for the steering wheel position.
Understeer — when the vehicle is turning less 
than appropriate for the steering wheel position.
ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the 
vehicle path intended by the driver and compares 
it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual 
path does not match the intended path, ESC 
applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to 
assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer 
condition.
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light 
located in the instrument cluster will start to flash 
as soon as the ESC system becomes active. The 
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light also 
flashes when the TCS is active. If the ESC 
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light begins to 
flash during acceleration, ease up on the 
accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. 
Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the 
prevailing road conditions.
WARNING!
Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road 
conditions and driving conditions, influence the 
chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur. ERM 
cannot prevent all wheel lift or rollovers, 
especially those that involve leaving the roadway 
or striking objects or other vehicles. The 
capabilities of an ERM-equipped vehicle must 
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous 
manner which could jeopardize the user's safety 
or the safety of others.
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SAFETY151
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
RAB may reduce the time required to reach full 
braking during emergency braking situations. It 
anticipates when an emergency braking situation 
may occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is 
released by the driver. The Electronic Brake 
Controller (EBC) will prepare the brake system for 
a panic stop.
Traction Control System (TCS) 
TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of 
the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, the 
TCS may apply brake pressure to the spinning 
wheel(s) and/or reduce engine power to provide 
enhanced acceleration and stability. A feature of 
the TCS, Brake Limited Differential (BLD) functions 
similarly to a limited slip differential and controls 
the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on 
a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the 
system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. 
This will allow more engine torque to be applied to 
the wheel that is not spinning. BLD may remain 
enabled even if TCS and Electronic Stability Control 
(ESC) are in reduced modes.
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BS M) —
I
F EQUIPPED
The BSM system uses two radar sensors, located 
inside the rear fascia/bumper, to detect highway 
licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, 
motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones 
from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
Rear Detection Zones
 When the vehicle is started, the BSM Warning Light 
will momentarily illuminate in both outside 
rearview mirrors to let the driver know that the 
system is operational. The BSM system sensors 
operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear.
BSM Warning Light
The BSM detection zone covers approximately one 
lane width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft 
(3.8 m). The zone length starts at the outside 
rearview mirror and extends approximately 10 ft 
(3 m) beyond the rear fascia/bumper of the 
vehicle. The BSM system monitors the detection 
zones on both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle 
speed reaches approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or 
higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in these 
areas.
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SAFETY155
Blind Spot Alert Off
When the BSM system is turned off there will be no 
visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP 
systems.
NOTE:The BSM system will store the current operating 
mode when the vehicle is shut off. Each time the 
vehicle is started the previously stored mode will 
be recalled and used.
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) 
W
ITH MITIGATION OPERATION — 
I
F EQUIPPED
FCW with Mitigation provides the driver with 
audible warnings, visual warnings (within the 
instrument cluster display), and may apply a brake 
jerk to warn the driver when it detects a potential 
frontal collision. The warnings and limited braking 
are intended to provide the driver with enough time 
to react, avoid or mitigate the potential collision.
NOTE:FCW monitors the information from the forward 
looking sensors, as well as the Electronic Stability 
Control (ESC) system, to calculate the probability of 
a forward collision. When the system determines 
that a forward collision is probable, the driver will 
be provided with audible and visual warnings and 
may provide a brake jerk warning. If the driver does 
not take action based upon these progressive  warnings, then the system will provide a limited 
level of active braking to help slow the vehicle and 
mitigate the potential forward collision. If the driver 
reacts to the warnings by braking and the system 
determines that the driver intends to avoid the 
collision by braking but has not applied sufficient 
brake force, the system will compensate and 
provide additional brake force as required. If a 
Forward Collision Warning with Mitigation event 
begins at a speed below 20 mph (32 km/h), the 
system may provide the maximum or partial 
braking to mitigate the potential forward collision. 
If the Forward Collision Warning with Mitigation 
event stops the vehicle completely, the system will 
hold the vehicle at standstill for two seconds and 
then release the brakes.
FCW Message
 When the system determines a collision with the 
vehicle in front of you is no longer probable, the 
warning message will be deactivated  
Úpage 273.
NOTE:
The minimum speed for FCW activation is 
1 mph (2 km/h).
The FCW alerts may be triggered on objects 
other than vehicles such as guardrails or sign 
posts based on the course prediction. This is 
expected and is a part of normal FCW activation 
and functionality.
It is unsafe to test the FCW system. To prevent 
such misuse of the system, after four Active 
Braking events within an ignition cycle, the 
Active Braking portion of FCW will be deacti -
vated until the next ignition cycle.
The FCW system is intended for on-road use 
only. If the vehicle is taken off-road, the FCW 
system should be deactivated to prevent unnec -
essary warnings due to the surroundings.
WARNING!
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended 
to avoid a collision on its own, nor can FCW 
detect every type of potential collision. The driver 
has the responsibility to avoid a collision by 
controlling the vehicle via braking and steering. 
Failure to follow this warning could lead to 
serious injury or death.
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Lane Change And Turn Signals
........................ 47Lane Change Assist......................................... 47LaneSense.................................................... 114Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 162Latches.......................................................... 191Hood........................................................... 65Lead Free Gasoline........................................ 264Leaks, Fluid................................................... 191Life Of Tires................................................... 252Light Bulbs........................................... 191, 238Lights............................................................. 191Air Bag.......................................77, 168, 190Automatic Headlights.................................. 46Brake Assist Warning................................ 149Brake Warning................................... 77, 263Bulb Replacement..................................... 238Cruise................................................... 82, 83Daytime Running......................................... 45Dimmer Switch, Headlight........................... 45Engine Temperature Warning...................... 78Exterior...................................................... 191Fog.............................................................. 47Hazard Warning Flasher............................ 193Headlight Switch......................................... 44Headlights................................... 44, 47, 240Headlights On With Wipers.......................... 46
High Beam................................................... 45High Beam/Low Beam Select...................... 45Instrument Cluster....................................... 44Intensity Control.......................................... 49Interior......................................................... 48License..................................................... 242Lights On Reminder..................................... 47Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).......... 80Map............................................................. 48Park...................................................... 46, 83Passing........................................................ 46Reading....................................................... 48Seat Belt Reminder..................................... 78Security Alarm............................................. 79Service..................................................... 238Traction Control........................................ 149Turn Signals.........................45, 47, 83, 191Vanity Mirror................................................ 37Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions..................................... 78, 83Load Shed Battery Saver On............................ 75Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction.............. 75Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor............... 75Loading Vehicle................................... 119, 120Capacities................................................. 120Tires......................................................... 247
LocksAuto Unlock.................................................25Automatic Door............................................25Child Protection...........................................25Power Door..................................................22Low Tire Pressure System............................. 157Lubrication, Body.......................................... 221Lug Nuts........................................................ 263
M
Maintenance Free Battery............................ 216Maintenance Schedule........................ 210, 211Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).....80ManualPark Release............................................ 205Service...................................................... 273Media Hub.......................................................58Memory Feature (Memory Seats).....................30Memory Seat....................................................30Memory Seats And Radio.................................30Methanol....................................................... 265Mirrors.............................................................37Electric Powered..........................................38Electric Remote...........................................38Heated.........................................................39Outside........................................................38Rearview............................................ 37, 193Vanity...........................................................37
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