In addition, the fuel tank contains an empty
reserve. The empty reserve is an
unspecified amount of fuel that remains
in the fuel tank when the fuel gauge
indicates empty.
Note:The amount of fuel in the empty
reserve varies and should not be relied upon
to increase driving range.FUEL AND REFUELING –
TROUBLESHOOTING
FUEL AND REFUELING –
WARNING LAMPS
If it illuminates when you are
driving, refuel as soon as
possible.
FUEL AND REFUELING – INFORMATION MESSAGES - EXCLUDING:
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)/PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(PHEV)
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
A reminder to close the fuel door. Failure to follow this
instruction can cause the check engine light to illuminate.
Fuel door ajar Close fully
to avoid ""CheckEngine"" light
There is an error in attempting to refill your vehicle.
Refuel Error See Manual
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Fuel and Refueling
FUEL AND REFUELING – INFORMATION MESSAGES - HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (HEV)/PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)
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
The information message appears while the fuel system is
depressurizing with the fuel filler door closed. Wait for the fuel
system to depressurize and for the fuel filler door to unlatch.
Please wait for fuel door
to open
The information message appears when the fuel system has
depressurized and opened the fuel filler door. Fully open the
fuel filler door to refuel and fully close the fuel filler door when
refueling is complete.
Fuel Door Open
Your vehicle is equipped with a sealed fuel system that
requires the fuel filler door to be fully closed after refueling.
This warning message appears when the fuel filler door is ajar.
Please fully close the fuel filler door to avoid a "Check Engine"
Light.
Fuel door ajar Close fully
to avoid ""CheckEngine"" light
If you see this message and a "Check Engine" lamp illumin-
ates, please fully close the fuel filler door. The "Check Engine"
Light should clear within five seconds. If the "Check Engine"
light persists, please see your dealer.
The information message appears when the fuel system fails
to depressurize, or the fuel filler door fails to open. You could
have to use the fuel filler door manual override lever when
opening the fuel door.
Refuel Error See Manual
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Fuel and Refueling
WHAT IS AC CHARGING
AC charging is the preferred method of
charging. AC charging preserves the health
of the battery for longer battery life.
CHARGING YOUR VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: In Canada, do not use
the 120 volt convenience cord in
commercial garages.
WARNING: This equipment has
arcing or sparking parts. Do not expose
to flammable vapors. Position this
equipment at least 18 in (450 mm)
above the floor.
WARNING: The AC wall plug must
fit firmly into the AC outlet. If the
connection feels loose, worn or the AC
outlet is damaged, please have a
qualified electrician replace the AC
outlet. Using a convenience cord with a
worn outlet may cause burns, property
damage and increase the risk of electric
shock.
WARNING: Do not use the 120 V
convenience cord with an extension cord,
two-prong adapter, surge protector,
timer or other adapter.
WARNING: Do not allow charging
equipment to be immersed in water or
liquids. Failure to follow this warning
could result in fire, serious personal injury
or death.
WARNING: Do not attempt to open
the charging equipment. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury, death or property damage.
WARNING: Do not use the charging
equipment if it is faulty or has been
damaged. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury,
death or property damage.
WARNING: You risk death or
serious injury to yourself and others if you
do not follow the instruction highlighted
by the warning symbol. Failure to follow
the specific warnings and instructions
could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Install charging
equipment in compliance with local
regulations. Failure to follow this warning
could result in fire, serious personal injury
or death.
WARNING: Do not use an
ungrounded wall outlet. If you suspect
that the wall outlet is not properly
grounded, have a qualified electrician
inspect the wall outlet. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury or death.
WARNING: Do not modify the
convenience cord plug. If the
convenience cord plug does not properly
fit into the wall outlet, have a qualified
electrician install the correct wall outlet.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.
CHARGING EQUIPMENT
• Read all the instructions before using this product.
• Supervise this device when in use around children.
• Do not put fingers into the electric vehicle connector.
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(If Equipped)
HOW DOES TRACTION
CONTROL WORK
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces power at the
same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces power in order to
increase traction.
SWITCHING TRACTION
CONTROL ON AND OFF
WARNING: The stability and
traction control light illuminates steadily
if the system detects a failure. Make sure
you did not manually disable the traction
control system using the information
display controls or the switch. If the
stability control and traction control light
is still illuminating steadily, have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with
the traction control disabled could lead
to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.
The traction control system turns on each
time you switch the power on.
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin. Note:
When you switch traction control off,
stability control remains fully active.
Your vehicle could have MyKey restrictions
regarding this feature. See What Is
MyKey (page 64).
TRACTION CONTROL
INDICATOR
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TRACTION CONTROL –
TROUBLESHOOTING
TRACTION CONTROL – WARNING
LAMPS
System Messages
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The traction control light
temporarily illuminates on
start-up and flashes when
activated by a driving condition.
The traction control off light temporarily
illuminates on start-up and stays on:
• When you switch the traction control system off.
• When you select an alternative stability control mode.
• If a problem occurs in the system.
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HOW DOES STABILITY
CONTROL WORK
WARNING: Vehicle modifications
involving braking system, aftermarket
roof racks, suspension, steering system,
tire construction and wheel and tire size
may change the handling characteristics
of your vehicle and may adversely affect
the performance of the electronic
stability control system. In addition,
installing any stereo loudspeakers may
interfere with and adversely affect the
electronic stability control system. Install
any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker as
far as possible from the front center
console, the tunnel, and the front seats
in order to minimize the risk of interfering
with the electronic stability control
sensors. Reducing the effectiveness of
the electronic stability control system
could lead to an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.
WARNING: Remember that even
advanced technology cannot defy the
laws of physics. It's always possible to
lose control of a vehicle due to
inappropriate driver input for the
conditions. Aggressive driving on any
road condition can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk
of personal injury or property damage.
Activation of the electronic stability
control system is an indication that at
least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this could
reduce the operator's ability to control
the vehicle potentially resulting in a loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death. If your
electronic stability control system
activates, SLOW DOWN. If a driving condition activates either the
stability control or the traction control
system you may experience the following
conditions:
• The stability and traction control light
flashes.
• Your vehicle slows down.
• Reduced engine power.
The stability control system has several
features built into it to help you maintain
control of your vehicle:
Electronic Stability Control
Electronic stability control enhances your
vehicle’s ability to prevent skids or lateral
slides by applying brakes to one or more
of the wheels individually and, if necessary,
reducing engine power.
Roll Stability Control
Roll stability control enhances your
vehicle’s ability to prevent rollovers by
detecting your vehicle’s roll motion and
the rate at which it changes by applying
the brakes to one or more wheels
individually.
Curve Control
Curve control enhances your vehicle’s
ability to follow the road when cornering
severely or avoiding objects in the roadway.
Curve control operates by reducing engine
power and, if necessary, applying brakes
to one or more of the wheels individually.
Traction Control
Traction control enhances your vehicle’s
ability to maintain traction of the wheels
by detecting and controlling wheel spin.
See How Does Traction Control Work
(page 225).
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Stability Control
A. Active guide lines.
B. Centerline.
C. Fixed guide line: Green zone.
D. Fixed guide line: Yellow zone.
E. Fixed guide line: Red zone.
F. Rear bumper.
Active guide lines only show with fixed
guide lines. To use active guide lines, turn
the steering wheel to point the guide lines
toward an intended path. If the steering
wheel position changes while reversing,
your vehicle might deviate from the
intended path.
The fixed and active guide lines fade in and
out depending on the steering wheel
position. The active guide lines do not
display when the steering wheel position
is straight.Use caution while reversing. Objects in the
red zone are closest to your vehicle and
objects in the green zone are farther away.
Objects get closer to your vehicle as they
move from the green zone to the yellow or
red zones. Use the side view mirrors and
rear view mirror to get better coverage on
both sides and rear of your vehicle.
REAR VIEW CAMERA OBJECT
DISTANCE INDICATORS
The system provides an image of your
vehicle and the sensor zones. The zones
highlight green, yellow, and red when the
parking aid sensors detect an object in the
coverage area.
REAR VIEW CAMERA
SETTINGS
ZOOMING THE REAR VIEW
CAMERA IN AND OUT
WARNING:
When manual zoom is
on, the full area behind your vehicle may
not show. Be aware of your surroundings
when using the manual zoom feature.
Selectable settings for this feature are
zoom in (+) and zoom out (-). Press the
symbol on the camera screen to change
the view. The default setting is zoom off.
This allows you to get a closer view of an
object behind your vehicle. The zoomed
image keeps the bumper in the image to
provide a reference. The zoom is only
active while the transmission is in reverse
(R).
Note: Manual zoom is only available when
the transmission is in reverse (R).
Note: Only the centerline shows when you
enable manual zoom.
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Rear View Camera
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
LIMITATIONS
Sensor Limitations
WARNING: On rare occasions,
detection issues can occur due to the
road infrastructures, for example bridges,
tunnels and safety barriers. In these
cases, the system may brake late or
unexpectedly. At all times, you are
responsible for controlling your vehicle,
supervising the system and intervening,
if required.
WARNING: If the system
malfunctions, have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
WARNING: Large contrasts in
outside lighting can limit sensor
performance.
WARNING: The system only warns
of vehicles detected by the radar sensor.
In some cases there may be no warning
or a delayed warning. Apply the brakes
when necessary. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
WARNING: The system may not
detect stationary or slow moving
vehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h).
WARNING: The system does not
detect pedestrians or objects in the road.
WARNING: The system does not
detect oncoming vehicles in the same
lane.
WARNING: The system may not
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.
Keep the windshield free from
obstruction.
WARNING: The sensor may
incorrectly track lane markings as other
structures or objects. This can result in
a false or missed warning.
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The camera is mounted on the windshield
behind the interior mirror.
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The radar sensor is in the lower grille.
Note: You cannot see the sensor. It is
behind a fascia panel.
Note: Keep the front of your vehicle free of
dirt, metal badges or objects. Vehicle front
protectors, aftermarket lights, additional
paint or plastic coatings could also degrade
sensor performance.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Note:Adaptive cruise control must be
switched on before you can switch lane
centering on.
When the system is active and the
direction indicator is switched on, the
system immediately cancels. The system
remains in standby mode as long as the
direction indicator is engaged. The system
automatically re-activates once the vehicle
is centered in a lane and the direction
indicator is switched off.
LANE CENTERING ALERTS
You must keep your hands on the steering
wheel at all times.
When the system is active and detects no
steering activity for a period of time, the
system alerts you to put your hands on the
steering wheel. If you do not react to the
warnings the system cancels and slows
your vehicle down to idle speeds while
maintaining steering control.
The system also alerts you if your vehicle
crosses lane markings without detected
steering activity.
Note: The system could detect a light grip
or touch on the steering wheel as hands-off
driving.
When the system cancels due to an
external condition, for example, no lane
markings are available and your hands are
not on the steering wheel, the system
immediately alerts you to take control of
the vehicle. If you ignore this alert, the
system slows the vehicle while maintaining
steering control.
LANE CENTERING AUTOMATIC
CANCELLATION
When an external condition cancels the
system, for example, no lane markings
available, a tone sounds and a message
appears in the instrument cluster display.
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If your vehicle starts to slow
down, you must provide steering
input to the wheel and press and
release the button to regain full system
performance.
Automatic cancellation can also occur if:
• The lane becomes too wide or too narrow.
• The system cannot detect valid lane markings.
• Lane markings cross over one another.
Note: The system disables until the next
key cycle if your vehicle slows down due to
driver inactivity twice within a key cycle.
LANE CENTERING INDICATORS
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Illuminates when you switch
lane centering on. The color of
the indicator changes to indicate
the system status.
Gray indicates the system is on but
inactive.
Green indicates the system is active and
applying steering torque assistance input
to keep your vehicle in the center of the
lane.
Amber with an audible tone and then gray
indicates a system automatic cancellation.
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