Power Gauge - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV), Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display Screen
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Power Gauge - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV), Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display Screen
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Speedometer .................................................118
Fuel Gauge ......................................................118
Vehicle Range Display - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) .........................119
High Voltage Battery Gauge - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ...........119
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ........................................................................\
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What Is the Information Bar .....................119
What Are the Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps .........................................119
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps ......120
What Are the Instrument Cluster Indicators .....................................................121
Instrument Cluster Indicators ..................121
Instrument Cluster Display
Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls .......................................................123
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ...........................123
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ..........................124
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ..........................124
Customizing the Instrument Cluster Display - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display Screen
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Display - Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display Screen/ 12.3
Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
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Personalized Settings ................................125
Fuel Economy Display ...............................126
Fuel Economy Display - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) .........................127
Fuel Economy Display - Gasoline ..........127
EV Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV) .........................................................127
What Is Electric Efficiency - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ..........128
What Is Brake Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV) ........................................128
What Is the Trip Summary - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ........................128
Vehicle Charging Status - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ........................128
Trip Computer
Accessing the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster
Display Screen ..........................................129
Accessing the Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster
Display Screen/ 12.3 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ..........................129
Resetting the Trip Computer ...................129
Resetting the Individual Trip Values - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ..........................129
Configuring the Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster
Display Screen ..........................................129
Trip Data ..........................................................129
Head Up Display
What Is the Head Up Display ...................131
Switching the Head Up Display On and Off ..................................................................131
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Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter ............198
Catalytic Converter Precautions ...........198
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting........................................................................\
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High Voltage Battery
What Is the High Voltage Battery ..........199
High Voltage Battery Precautions .........199
Charging Your Vehicle - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)
What is AC Charging .................................200
Charging Your Vehicle Precautions ......200
Charging Equipment .................................200
Locating the Charge Port ........................203
Charge Port Indicators .............................204
AC Charging ..................................................205
Setting the Charging Schedule andPreferences ..............................................206
Charging Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
207
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions.......................................................................2\
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Automatic Transmission Positions ......209
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear ..............210
Automatic Transmission Position Indicators ....................................................210
Temporary Neutral Mode ...........................211
Automatic Return to Park (P) ..................211
Grade Assist - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ...........................................................212
Manual Park Release - Gasoline ............212
Automatic Transmission Audible Warnings .....................................................214
Automatic Transmission – Troubleshooting .......................................214
All-Wheel Drive
How Does All-Wheel Drive Work ...........216
All-Wheel Drive Precautions ...................216
All-Wheel Drive Limitations ....................216
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting ......216
Brakes
Brake Precautions ........................................217
Anti-Lock Braking System ........................217
Brake Over Accelerator ..............................217
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir ........218
Checking the Brake Fluid ..........................218
Brake Fluid Specification ..........................218
Brakes – Troubleshooting ........................219
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake .......220
Applying the Electric Parking Brake ......220
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency ................................................220
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ...........................................................220
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake .............................................221
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning ........................................................................\
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Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of
Charge ..........................................................221
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
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Hill Start Assist
What Is Hill Start Assist ............................223
How Does Hill Start Assist Work ...........223
Hill Start Assist Precautions ...................223
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting ......223
Auto Hold
How Does Auto Hold Work .....................224
Switching Auto Hold On and Off ..........224
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Driver Alert
What Is Driver Alert ....................................282
How Does Driver Alert Work ...................282
Driver Alert Precautions ...........................282
Driver Alert Limitations .............................282
Switching Driver Alert On and Off ........282
Driver Alert Indicators ...............................283
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting ..............283
Speed Sign Recognition
What Is Speed Sign Recognition ..........284
How Does Speed Sign Recognition Work........................................................................\
284
Speed Sign Recognition Precautions ........................................................................\
284
Speed Sign Recognition Limitations ........................................................................\
284
Speed Sign Recognition Indicators ......284
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Warning ........................................285
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Tolerance .....................................285
Speed Sign Recognition – Troubleshooting ......................................285
Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions ......................287
Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels ...............................288
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................................................................\
288
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ........................................................................\
288
What Is the Gross Combined Weight Rating .........................................................288
Calculating Payload ..................................290
Calculating the Load Limit .....................290
Roof Rack ......................................................292
Luggage Compartment
Installing and Removing the Luggage Compartment Cover.............................294
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions .........296
Connecting a Trailer ..................................296
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions ..................298
Trailer Brake Precautions ........................298
Towing a Trailer Limitations ...................299
Loading Your Trailer ...................................299
Trailer Towing Hints ...................................299
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft .............................300
Towing Weights and Dimensions ..........301
Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work ........................................................................\
303
Trailer Sway Control Precautions .........303
Switching Trailer Sway Control On and Off ................................................................303
Driving Hints
Cold Weather Precautions ......................304
Breaking-In ...................................................304
Driving Economically ................................304
Driving in Special Conditions .................304
Driving Through Shallow Water ............306
Floor Mats .....................................................306
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Roadside Assistance ................................308
High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ........309
Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off .................................................................310
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................310
Post-Crash Alert System ..........................313
Automatic Crash Shutoff .........................314
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................314
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CHANGING THE REMOTE
CONTROL BATTERY -
VEHICLES WITH: PUSH
BUTTON START
WARNING: Keep batteries away
from children to prevent ingestion.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death. If
ingested, immediately seek medical
attention.
WARNING: If the battery
compartment does not securely close,
stop using the remote control and
replace it as soon as possible. In the
meantime, keep the remote control away
from children. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
The remote control uses one coin-type
3-volt lithium battery CR2450 or
equivalent.
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1. Push the release button and pull the key blade out.
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2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hiddenbehind the key blade head to remove
the battery cover.
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3. Insert a screwdriver, and carefullyremove the battery.
4. Install a new battery with the + facing upward.
5. Reinstall the battery housing cover onto the transmitter and install the key
blade.
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Dispose of old batteries in an
environmentally friendly way.
Seek advice from your local
authority about recycling old batteries.
Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.
Note: Replacing the battery does not erase
the programmed key from your vehicle. The
remote control should operate normally.
CHANGING THE REMOTE
CONTROL BATTERY -
VEHICLES WITH: FLIP KEY
WARNING: Keep batteries away
from children to prevent ingestion.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death. If
ingested, immediately seek medical
attention.
WARNING: If the battery
compartment does not securely close,
stop using the remote control and
replace it as soon as possible. In the
meantime, keep the remote control away
from children. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
Battery Replacement Procedure
The remote control uses one coin-type
3-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent.
Press the button to release the key blade
before beginning the procedure.
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1. Insert a screwdriver, in the position shown and gently push the clip.
2. Press the clip down to release the battery cover.
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LIFTGATE – FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
Why won't my power liftgate function?Make sure the transmission is in park
(P), ensure nothing is obstructing the
liftgate path and there is not excessive
weight on the liftgate. If there are
continued issues, the battery voltage
may be low or other system issues.
See an authorized dealer.
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POWER GAUGE - HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)/
PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (PHEV), VEHICLES
WITH: 6.5 INCH INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN
(IF
EQUIPPED)
The power gauge displays power to the
wheels when accelerating or maintaining
speed. When slowing down by lifting your
foot off the accelerator pedal or pressing
the brake, the gauge displays the power
captured by the regenerative braking
system and returned to the high voltage
battery.
POWER GAUGE - HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)/
PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (PHEV), VEHICLES
WITH: 12.3 INCH INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN
(IF
EQUIPPED)
The power gauge displays power to the
wheels when accelerating or maintaining
speed. The high voltage battery power and
engine power contributions are
distinguished by color and added together
to indicate total power to the wheels.
When slowing down by lifting your foot off
the accelerator pedal or pressing the brake,
the gauge displays the power captured by
the regenerative braking system and
returned to the high voltage battery.
SPEEDOMETER
Indicates the vehicle speed.
FUEL GAUGE
WHAT IS THE FUEL GAUGE
Indicates approximately how much fuel is
in the fuel tank.
FUEL GAUGE LIMITATIONS
The fuel gauge may not provide an
accurate reading when your vehicle is on
an incline.
LOCATING THE FUEL FILLER
DOOR
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump
symbol indicates on which side of your
vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
WHAT IS THE LOW FUEL
REMINDER
A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the distance to empty
reaches 75 mi (120 km) to empty for
MyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi
(40 km), 12 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)
for all vehicle keys.
Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at
different fuel gauge positions depending on
fuel economy conditions. This variation is
normal.
WHAT IS DISTANCE TO EMPTY -
GASOLINE, HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (HEV)
Indicates the approximate distance your
vehicle can travel on the fuel remaining in
the tank. Changes in driving pattern can
cause the value to not only decrease but
also increase or stay constant for periods
of time.
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VEHICLE RANGE DISPLAY -
PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (PHEV)
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For plug-in hybrid vehicles, electric only
driving range is displayed in addition to the
gasoline distance to empty.
Vehicle range indicates the estimated
distance your vehicle can travel with the
energy currently onboard. Estimates vary
based on the energy used when driving.
Changes in driving pattern can cause the
values to not only decrease but also
increase or stay constant for periods of
time.
The amount of energy being used when
driving is affected by:
• Mild or aggressive acceleration orbraking.
• Your vehicle's speed.
• Use of accessories, such as climate control.
• Ambient temperature and weather conditions.
• Driving in a city or on a highway.
• Driving on hilly road conditions.
Note: It is normal for vehicle range
estimates to vary due to changes in average
energy usage. This could cause different
range estimates each time you fully charge
your battery or fill your tank.
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY
GAUGE - PLUG-IN HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)
The high voltage battery gauge displays
the total amount of charge associated with
your available electric only driving range.
A full fill represents the total amount of
energy you can get from an external
charge, plugging your vehicle in. When the
fill reaches empty the powertrain system
switches to hybrid mode. See Hybrid
Electric Vehicle Information (page 179).
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Indicates the engine coolant temperature.
WHAT IS THE INFORMATION
BAR
The information bar displays information
related to the ambient air temperature,
odometer, compass, indicators and
warning lamps.
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER WARNING LAMPS
Warning lamps alert you to a vehicle
condition that could become serious.
Some lamps illuminate when you start
your vehicle to make sure they work. If any
lamps remain on after starting your vehicle,
refer to the respective system warning
lamp for further information.
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