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Rear Seat Cupholders
If equipped, pull down the
rear seat armrest to use the
cupholders.
Center Console
Storage
If equipped, the SD card is
used for navigation. Do not
remove the card from the
holder.
Automatic Transmission
Shown, Manual Transmission Similar
Press the button and lift to
access the storage area.
There is an accessory power
outlet, two USB ports, and an
SD card slot inside. See Power
Outlets 0108 or
USB Port 0174.
If equipped, there is a
removable phone holder to
store a phone and the cord
while charging.
Umbrella Storage
Slide a compact umbrella no
larger than 6 cm (2.36 in) in
diameter into the opening on
the driver or passenger door.
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on the windshield and controls
the frequency of the
windshield wiper.
To turn the Rainsense feature
on or off, select Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and
Convenience > Rainsense
Wipers > Select ON or OFF.
Keep this area of the
windshield clear of debris to
allow for best system
performance.
AUTO :When enabled, move
the windshield wiper lever to
AUTO. Turn the
xAUTO
band on the wiper lever to
adjust the sensitivity.
.Turn the band up for more
sensitivity to moisture.
.Turn the band down for less
sensitivity to moisture.
.Move the windshield wiper
lever out of the AUTO
position to deactivate
Rainsense.
Wiper Arm Assembly
Protection
If equipped with wiper arm
assembly protection, when
using an automatic car wash,
move the windshield wiper
lever to OFF. This disables the
automatic Rainsense
windshield wipers.
With Rainsense, if the
transmission is in N (Neutral)
and the vehicle speed is very
slow, the wipers will
automatically stop at the base
of the windshield.
The wiper operations return
to normal when the
transmission is no longer in
N (Neutral) or the vehicle
speed has increased.Wiper-Activated
Headlamps
This feature activates the
headlamps and parking lamps
after the windshield wipers
have been in use for a while.
The transition time for the
lamps coming on varies based
on the wiper speed. For this
feature to work, the exterior
lamp control must be in AUTO.
The wiper-activated
headlamps immediately turn
off when the ignition is turned
to off, or the windshield wiper
control is turned off.
Compass
The vehicle may have a
compass display on the Driver
Information Center (DIC). The
compass receives its heading
and other information from
the Global Positioning
System (GPS) antenna,
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC), and vehicle
speed information.
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.Sport: Displays Coolant
Temperature, Fuel Gauge,
Fuel Range, Compass, Driver
Mode Control Light,
Odometer, Speed,
Tachometer, Electronic
Transmission Range, Current
Gear, Speed Limit, Info Area,
and Interaction Area, and
Cruise Control (if engaged).
.Tour: Displays Fuel Gauge,
Fuel Range, Compass, Driver
Mode Control Light,
Odometer, Speed,
Tachometer, Electronic
Transmission Range, Current
Gear, Peak Performance,
Speed Limit, Info Area, and
Interaction Area, and Cruise
Control (if engaged).
.Stealth: Displays Fuel Gauge,
Digital Speed, and
Tachometer.
.Track: If equipped, displays
Coolant Temperature, Fuel
Gauge, Driver Mode Control
Light, Speed, Tachometer,
Electronic Transmission
Range, Current Gear, Info
Area, and Interactive Area.Preset info tiles shown on
each layout:
Sport :
Time and
Temperature, Oil
Temperature, Tire Status, Oil
Pressure
Track : Oil Pressure,
Transmission Fluid
Temperature, Tire Status, Oil
Temperature
Tour : Time and Temperature
Stealth : None
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.
Speed Sign
Shows sign information, which
comes from a roadway
database in the onboard
navigation, if equipped.
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.
Tachometer
If equipped, the Tachometer
allows the driver to choose
between the traditional
tachometer (linear gauge) or
the numerical tachometer
(shift lights with numerical
Tachometer RPM) when Track
theme is selected.
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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
(Base Level) or the cluster
displays AUTO STOP text
(Uplevel), 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.
The tachometer may vary by
several hundred rpm, during
Auto Stop mode, when the
engine is shutting off and
restarting.
Uplevel
The redline of the tachometer
adjusts dynamically based on
engine temperature. The
redline displays a lowerindication when the vehicles
odometer value is less than
805 kilometers (500 miles).
If equipped, the shift
indicators are displayed on
instrument cluster and
Head-Up Display (HUD). The
shift indicators are only
operational when the
automatic transmission is in
Manual mode, or the vehicle
has a manual transmission.
See Manual Mode
0282. When
the vehicle engine is less than
70°C (158°F) and the vehicle
odometer value is less than
805 kilometers (500 miles) the
shift indications are not
displayed.
A strong visual indicator is
displayed as the vehicle
approaches the red line. Tour
and Sport themes feature
shift rings while the Track
theme features shift lights
accompanied by a numerical
tachometer display.
Fuel Gauge
Base Level
Metric Uplevel Sport Mode
Shown, Other Modes Similar
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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. Find a safe
place to stop the vehicle.
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 mayrequire service. The light
should come on to show that it
is working when the ignition is
in Service Mode. See Ignition
Positions
0267.
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 run
smoothly. This could lead to
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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
Modifications0374.
If the light is flashing : A
malfunction has been
detected that could damage
the emission control system
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based on the various vehicle
speeds recorded since the last
reset. Reset the average
speed by pressing the
thumbwheel while this display
is active to show a
confirmation window to select
yes or no.
Timer :This display can be
used as a timer. To start the
timer, press the thumbwheel
while this display is active. The
display will show the amount
of time that has passed since
the timer was last reset. To
stop the timer, press the
thumbwheel briefly while this
display is active and the timer
is running.
Press the thumbwheel while
this display is active to reset
the timer.
Follow Distance/Gap
Setting : When Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) is not
engaged, the current follow
time to the vehicle ahead is
displayed as a time value on
this page. When ACC has been engaged, the display switches
to the gap setting page. This
page shows the current gap
setting along with the vehicle
ahead telltale.
Driver Assistance :
If equipped, shows information
for Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
and Forward Collision
Alert (FCA).
Battery Voltage :
Shows the
current battery voltage.
Coolant Temperature :
Shows the engine coolant
temperature in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Oil Temperature : Shows the
engine oil temperature in
either degrees Celsius (°C) or
degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Engine Hours (Hourmeter) :
Shows the total number of
hours the engine has run. The
display also shows the engine
idle hours. Engine Boost :
Displays
engine manifold pressure
relative to ambient air
pressure. It will display boost
pressure generated by the
turbocharging system.
Transmission Fluid
Temperature : If equipped,
Shows the temperature of the
transmission fluid in either
degrees Celsius (°C) or
degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Info Page Options : Scroll to
choose which info pages
appear on the DIC. Press the
thumbwheel to select or
deselect.
Blank Page : Allows for no
information to be displayed in
the cluster info display areas.
Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
The DIC is displayed in the
instrument cluster. It shows
the status of many vehicle
systems.
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When in tour mode, shows
history of the Average Fuel
Economy from the last 100 km
(62 mi). Each bar represents
about 5 km (3 mi) of driving.
When driving, the bars shift to
reflect the most recent
distance on the right side.
Lateral G-Force :If equipped,
displays inertial forces being
exerted on the vehicle in the
lateral (side-to-side) direction
as numerical value and as
graphical depiction.
Oil Pressure : Shows the
current oil pressure in either
kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds
per square inch (psi).
Oil Temperature : Shows the
current oil temperature in
either degrees Celsius (°C) or
degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Time & Temperature :
Displays the current time and
the current outside air
temperature. Tire Status :
Shows individual
tire pressures and overall
temperature as either Cold,
Cool, Normal, Warm, or Hot.
Normal is typical for normal
driving while Warm is typical
for aggressive driving.
Unknown displays when tire
temperature information is
unavailable.
Transmission Fluid
Temperature : If equipped,
shows the temperature of the
transmission fluid in either
degrees Celsius (°C) or
degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Right Zone
Trip 1 or 2/Average Speed/
Average Fuel Economy : Trip
displays the current distance
traveled, in either
kilometers (km) or miles (mi),
since the trip odometer was
last reset. The trip odometer
can be reset by pressing and
holding the thumbwheel while
this display is active. Average Speed displays the
average speed of the vehicle
in kilometers per hour (km/h)
or miles per hour (mph). This
average is calculated based on
the various vehicle speeds
recorded since the last reset
of this value. The average
speed can be reset by
pressing and holding the
thumbwheel while this display
is active.
Average Fuel Economy
displays the approximate
average liters per
100 kilometers (L/100 km) or
miles per gallon (mpg). This
number is calculated based on
the number of L/100 km (mpg)
recorded since the last time
this menu item was reset. This
number reflects only the
current, approximate average
fuel economy and changes as
driving conditions change. The
Average Fuel Economy can be
reset by pressing and holding
the thumbwheel while this
display is active.
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to confirm and save the
setting. This feature may only
be available in P (Park). See
Instrument Cluster (Base
Level)0113 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
0 115.
HUD Views
There are three views in the
HUD. Track mode is available
for V-Series only. Some
vehicle information and vehicle
messages or alerts may be
displayed in any view.
Metric
English Speed View :
This displays
digital speed in English or
metric units, speed limit,
vehicle ahead indicator, Lane
Departure Warning/Lane Keep
Assist, and Adaptive Cruise
Control and set speed. Some
information only appears on
vehicles that have these
features, and when they are
active.
Metric
English
Performance View : This
displays digital speed,
indicators from speed view along with rpm reading, vehicle
ahead indicator, Lane
Departure Warning/Lane Keep
Assist, and Adaptive Cruise
Control and set speed.
Metric
English
Track View : If equipped, this
displays digital speed,
transmission positions, Shift
Timing Light Position, gear
shift indicator,
The shift timing lights at the
top of the display will appear
with increases in engine rpm.