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1.Driver Information Center (DIC) 0124.
2. Air Vents 0202.
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0140.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0134.
4. Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped). See Manual Mode 0229 or
Manual Mode (V-Series) 0230.
5. Instrument Cluster 0107.
6. Driver Monitoring Camera. See Super
Cruise 0258 (If Equipped).
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer 098.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer 0100.
8. Infotainment. See Overview0145.
9. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0137.
10. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0197.
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 047
(If Equipped).
11. USB Ports. See USB Port0154.
12. Storage Compartment.
13. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
0 145.
14. Hazard Warning Flashers 0139. 15.
Wireless Charging 0104.
16. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 225.
17. Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) 0237 (Out
of View).
Auto Stop Disable Switch (If Equipped).
See Stop/Start System 0222 (Out
of View).
V-Mode (If Equipped) (Out of View).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0298 (If
Equipped) (Out of View).
18. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition
Positions 0219.
19. Steering Wheel Controls 0146.
20. Horn 098.
21. Steering Column Adjustment. See Steering Wheel Adjustment 098.
22. Hood Release. See Hood0337.
23. Cruise Control 0246 (If Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) 0248
(If Equipped).
Super Cruise 0258 (If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 287 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 098 (If
Equipped). 24.
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0140.
25. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0114.
26. Trailer Brake Control. See Towing
Equipment 0313 (If Equipped).
27. Electric Parking Brake 0236.
28. Four-Wheel Drive 0231 (If Equipped).
Four Corner Air Suspension System 0243
(If Equipped).
Driver Mode Control 0240

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Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on with a door open, and
then all doors are closed, the vehicle will
check for remote keys inside. If a remote
key is not detected, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) will display NO KEY FOUND and
the horn will chirp three times. This occurs
only once each time the vehicle is driven. To
view available settings for this feature,
touch the Settings icon on the infotainment
home page. Select“Vehicle”to display the
list of available options and select “Remote
Lock, Unlock, Start”.
Keyless Liftgate Opening
Press the touchpad on the underside of the
liftgate handle to open the liftgate when all
doors are unlocked, or when the remote key
is within 1 m (3 ft).
Keyless Liftglass Opening
Press the exterior liftglass button to open
the liftglass when all doors are unlocked,
or when the remote key is within 1 m (3 ft).
See Liftgate 019. Mechanical Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak remote key
battery, see
Door Locks015.
Programming Remote Keys to the
Vehicle
Only remote keys programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a remote key is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. The
vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or
stolen remote keys no longer work. Each
vehicle can have up to eight remote keys
matched to it.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low Remote
Key Battery
If the remote key battery is weak or if there
is interference with the signal, the DIC may
display NO KEY FOUND, REPLACE BATTERY IN
KEYor NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED
PLACE KEY IN KEY POCKET THEN START YOUR
VEHICLE when starting the vehicle. To start the vehicle:
1. Place the remote key into the front
cupholder.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral) press the brake pedal and ENGINE
START/STOP.
Replace the remote key battery as soon
as possible.
Battery Replacement
{Warning
Never allow children to play with the
remote key. The remote key contains a
small battery, which can be a choking
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2. Use the mechanical key blade in the slotto remove the battery cover by hand.
3. Remove the seal by pulling on the tab toaccess the battery. 4. Remove the old battery. Do not use a
metal object.
5. Insert the new battery, positive side toward the back cover. Replace with a
CR2450 or equivalent battery.
6. Place the seal back into the groove around the battery compartment.
7. Reassemble the battery cover by snapping it back on the remote key.
8. Reinsert the mechanical key.
Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows the engine to be started
from outside the vehicle.
S: This button on the remote key is for
remote start.
The climate control system will use the
previous settings during a remote start. The
rear window defogger may come on during
remote start based on cold ambient
conditions. The rear defog indicator light
does not come on during remote start.
If equipped, the heated and ventilated front
seats may also come on when the vehicle
personalization setting is enabled. See
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 047. If equipped with a remote start heated
steering wheel, it may come on during a
remote start. See
Heated Steering Wheel
0 98.
Laws in some local communities may restrict
the use of remote starters. For example,
some laws may require a person using
remote start to have the vehicle in view.
Check local regulations for any
requirements.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the
remote start feature. The vehicle may run
out of fuel.
The remote key range may be shorter while
the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the remote key. See Remote Key08.
You are allowed multiple starts totaling
30 minutes of engine run time. The
maximum run time of a single start is
15 minutes, and it will shut off
automatically. You could do three 10 minute
starts, if you manually shut off after
10 minutes. The last 10 minute start would
shut off automatically as your total
30 minutes will have been used.

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The immobilization system is disarmed
when the ignition is turned on or to
accessory mode and a valid remote key is
present in the vehicle.
The security light, in the instrument cluster,
comes on if there is a problem with arming
or disarming the theft-deterrent system.
The system has one or more remote keys
matched to an immobilizer control unit in
the vehicle. Only a correctly matched
remote key will start the vehicle. If the
remote key is ever damaged, you may not
be able to start your vehicle.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light may come on briefly.
If the engine does not start and the security
light stays on, there is a problem with the
system. Turn the ignition off and try again.
If the vehicle will not change ignition modes
(accessory mode, on, off), and the remote
key appears to be undamaged, try anotherremote key. Or, you may try placing the
remote key in the backup location. See
Remote Key Operation
08.
If the ignition modes will not change with
the other remote key or in the backup
location, the vehicle needs service. If the
ignition does change modes, the first
remote key may be faulty. See your dealer.
It is possible for the immobilizer system to
learn new or replacement remote keys. Up
to eight remote keys can be programmed
for the vehicle. To program additional
remote keys, see “Programming Remote
Keys to the Vehicle” underRemote Key
Operation 08.
Do not leave the remote key or device that
disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent
system in the vehicle.
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
A convex mirror can make things, like
other vehicles, look farther away than
they really are. If you cut too sharply (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
into the right lane, you could hit a
vehicle on the right. Check the inside
mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex shaped.
A convex mirror surface is curved so more
can be seen from the driver seat.
Power Mirrors
To adjust each mirror: 1. Press
jor|for the driver or
passenger side mirror. The indicator light
will illuminate.

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Instruments and Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . 100
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . 110
Transmission Temperature Gauge . . . . . . 110
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . 113
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 116
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Four-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) Light . . . . 117
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Four Corner Air Suspension Light . . . . . . 120
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . 124
Vehicle Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Universal Remote System
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Universal Remote System Operation . . . 133

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DAMAGE.Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning lights and gauges can signal that
something is wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause an expensive repair
or replacement. Paying attention to the
warning lights and gauges could prevent
injury.
Some warning lights come on briefly when
the engine is started to indicate they are
working. When one of the warning lights
comes on and stays on while driving,
or when one of the gauges shows there
may be a problem, check the section that
explains what to do. Waiting to do repairs
can be costly and even dangerous.

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There is an arrow near the fuel gauge
pointing to the side of the vehicle the fuel
door is on.
When the indicator nears empty, the low
fuel light comes on. There still is a little fuel
left, but the vehicle should be refueled soon.
The fuel gauge may:
.Take a little more, or less fuel to fill up
than it indicates. For example, the gauge
may have indicated the tank is half full,
but it actually will take a little more,
or less than half the tank's capacity to fill
the tank.
.Moves a little while turning a corner,
speeding up, or braking.
.Take a few seconds to stabilize after the
ignition is turned on and goes back to
empty when the ignition is turned off.
These are normal conditions, none of which
indicate a problem with the fuel gauge.
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
Metric
English The engine oil pressure gauge shows the
engine oil pressure in kPa (kilopascals)
or psi (pounds per square inch) when the
engine is running.
This gauge displays on the infotainment
display. If show in cluster is selected a
digital value is shown on the instrument
cluster in the left zone.
Oil pressure can vary with engine speed,
outside temperature, coolant temperature,
and oil viscosity.
On some models, the oil pump will vary
engine oil pressure according to engine
needs. Oil pressure may change quickly as
the engine speed or load varies. This is
normal. If the oil pressure warning light or
Driver Information Center (DIC) message
indicates oil pressure outside the normal
operating range, check the vehicle's oil as
soon as possible.
See
Engine Oil 0342.
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
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Caution (Continued)
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.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
Metric
English
The engine coolant temperature gauge
measures the temperature of the vehicle's
engine.
This gauge displays on the infotainment
display. If show in cluster is selected a
digital value is shown on the instrument
cluster in the left zone.
While driving under normal operating
conditions, if the needle moves into the red
area, the engine is too hot. Pull off the road,
stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as
soon as possible.
Transmission Temperature Gauge
Metric
English