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REDUCED ACCELERATION
DRIVE WITH CARE :The
accelerator pedal response is
reduced and the remaining
range value changes to LOW,
charge the vehicle
immediately. See Propulsion
Power Messages 0135.
OUT OF ENERGY, CHARGE
VEHICLE NOW : The battery
charge is fully depleted. The
vehicle will slow to a stop.
Brake and steering assist will
continue operating. Once
stopped, turn the vehicle off.
Plug-In Charging
Plug-in charge times vary
based on the battery
condition, charge level, and the
outside temperature. See
Charging 0123 for charge
mode selection.
Do not allow the vehicle to
remain in temperature
extremes for long periods
without being driven or
plugged in. When
temperatures are below 0 °C (32 °F) and above 32 °C (90 °F),
plug in the vehicle to maximize
high voltage battery life.
In extreme temperature
conditions, a full charge will
take additional time.
It is normal to hear fans,
pumps, and electrical devices
clicking while the vehicle is
turned off and charging.
The vehicle does not require
indoor charging area
ventilation before, during,
or after charging.
The vehicle cannot be driven
while the charge cord is
plugged into the vehicle.
Caution
To avoid damage to the
vehicle, make sure the
charging cord plug is in good
condition, is not worn or
damaged, and is connected
securely to the vehicle's
charging port. If vehicle
charging is intermittent,
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disconnect the cord and
inspect for damage. An
excessively worn or
damaged AC or DC charging
cord plug may result in an
intermittent connection and
potential damage to the
vehicle's charging port.
There are several infotainment
screens that will display
depending on the current
charging status. See Charging
0 123.
Charging Override
A CHARGING OVERRIDE/
INTERRUPTION OCCURRED
message may display to
indicate that a charging
override or interruption has
occurred due to one or more
of the following events:
.Override of the charge
settings by the owner.
.Unintended interruption of
AC power at the vehicle's
charge port.

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5. Plug in the AC charge cordinto the vehicle charge port.
Make sure the AC vehicle
plug is fully connected to
the AC charge port. If it is
not properly connected, the
vehicle may not be charged.
6. Verify that the charge status light turns on and an
audible chirp occurs. See
Charging Status Feedback
0289.
To End AC Charging 1. Unlock the charge cord from the vehicle by pressing
the button on the top of the
charge cord plug. Unplug
the charge cord from the
vehicle.
2. Close the charge port door by pressing firmly in the
center until it latches.
3. Unplug the charge cord from the electrical outlet.
4. Place the charge cord into the storage compartment.DC Charging
DC Charging Station
Hardware
The vehicle can be charged
using DC charging equipment
typically found at service
stations and other public
locations.
Check the charging station DC
vehicle plug for compatibility
with the DC charge port on
this vehicle. This vehicle is
compatible with a Combined
Charging System 1 (CCS1)
connector.
When recharging at a DC
charge station, the charging
cable connected to the vehicle
must be less than 10 m (33 ft)
in length to meet functionality
and regulatory requirements.
Follow the steps listed on the
charging station to perform a
DC vehicle charge.
If for any reason DC charging
does not begin or is
interrupted, check the DC
charging station display for messages. Unplug the cord to
restart the DC charging
process.
To Start DC Charging
1. Put the vehicle in P (Park).
2. Press the Electric Parking brake (EPB) switch. See
Electric Parking Brake 0217.
3. Push the rearward edge of
the charge port door and
release to open the door.
In cold weather conditions,
ice may form around the
charge port door. The
charge port door may not
open on the first attempt.

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4. Manually disengage theElectric Parking Brake (EPB)
before driving the vehicle.
To Stop AC or DC
Charging
Controls on the charging
station can be used to stop
the charge process at
any time.
To stop charging when inside
the vehicle, use the Stop
Charge button on the
Charging screen. See “Active
Charging” under Charging
0 123.
Delayed Charging
Override
To temporarily override a
delayed charge event, unplug
the charge cord from the
charge port and then plug it
back in within five seconds.
A single audible chirp will
sound and charging will begin
immediately.
To cancel a temporary
override, unplug the charge
cord, wait for 10 seconds, and
then plug the charge cord
back in. A double audible chirp
will sound and charging will be
delayed.
See Charging 0123 for
advanced charge scheduling
options.
Charging Status
Feedback
The vehicle is equipped with a
charge status light.
When the charge cord is
plugged in, a color appears to
indicate the charging status.
Refer to the table for charging
status feedback:

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Driving
Characteristics and
Towing Tips
{Warning
You can lose control when
towing a trailer if the correct
equipment is not used or the
vehicle is not driven
properly. For example, if the
trailer is too heavy or the
trailer brakes are
inadequate for the load, the
vehicle may not stop as
expected. You and others
could be seriously injured.
The vehicle may also be
damaged, and the repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Pull a
trailer only if all the steps in
this section have been
followed. Ask your dealer for
advice and information
about towing a trailer with
the vehicle.
Driving with a Trailer
Trailering is different than just
driving the vehicle by itself.
Trailering affects handling,
acceleration, braking, and
durability. Successful and safe
trailering requires proper use
of the correct equipment.
The following information has
many time-tested, important
trailering tips and safety rules.
Many of these are important
for your safety and that of
your passengers. Read this
section carefully before
towing a trailer.
When towing a trailer:
.Become familiar with and
follow all state and local laws
that apply to trailer towing.
These requirements vary
from state to state.
.State laws may require the
use of extended side view
mirrors. Even if not required,
you should install extendedside view mirrors if your
visibility is limited or
restricted while towing.
.Do not tow a trailer during
the first 800 km (500 mi) of
vehicle use to prevent
damage to vehicle.
.During the first 800 km
(500 mi) of trailer towing, do
not drive over 80 km/h
(50 mph) and do not make
starts at full throttle.
.Vehicles can tow in D (Drive).
If equipped, the following
driver assistance features
should be turned off when
towing a trailer:
.Park Assist
.Automatic Parking
Assist (APA)
.Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB)
If equipped, the following
driver assistance features
should be turned to alert or
off when towing a trailer,
unless equipped with Super
Cruise:

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.Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB)
.Front Pedestrian
Braking (FPB)
If equipped with Lane Change
Alert (LCA), the LCA detection
zones that extend back from
the side of the vehicle do not
move further back when a
trailer is towed. Use caution
while changing lanes when
towing a trailer.
If equipped with Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA), use
caution while backing up when
towing a trailer, as the RCTA
detection zones that extend
out from the back of the
vehicle do not move further
back when a trailer is towed.
Towing a trailer requires
experience. The combination
of the vehicle and trailer is
longer and not as responsive
as the vehicle itself. Become
familiar with handling and
braking of the combination by
driving on a level road surface
before driving on public roads. The trailer structure, the tires,
and the brakes must be all be
rated to carry the intended
cargo. Inadequate trailer
equipment can cause the
combination to operate in an
unexpected or unsafe manner.
Before driving, inspect all
trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains,
electrical connectors, lamps,
tires, and mirrors. See Towing
Equipment
0303. If the trailer
has electric brakes, start the
combination moving and then
manually apply the trailer
brake controller to check the
trailer brakes work. During the
trip, occasionally check that
the cargo and trailer are
secure and that the lamps and
any trailer brakes are working.
Towing with a Stability
Control System
When towing, the stability
control system might be
heard. The system reacts to
vehicle movement caused by
the trailer, which mainly occurs during cornering. This is
normal when towing heavier
trailers.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far
behind the vehicle ahead as
you would when driving
without a trailer to help to
avoid heavy braking and
sudden turns.
Passing
More passing distance is
needed when towing a trailer.
The combination of the vehicle
and trailer will not accelerate
as quickly and is much longer
than the vehicle alone. It is
necessary to go much farther
beyond the passed vehicle
before returning to the lane.
Pass on level roadways. Avoid
passing on hills if possible.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand.
To move the trailer to the left,
move that hand to the left. To

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move the trailer to the right,
move that hand to the right.
Always back up slowly and,
if possible, have someone
guide you.
Making TurnsCaution
Turn more slowly and make
wider arcs when towing a
trailer to prevent damage to
your vehicle. Making very
sharp turns could cause the
trailer to contact the vehicle.
Make wider turns than normal
when towing, so trailer will not
go over soft shoulders, over
curbs, or strike road signs,
trees, or other objects. Always
signal turns well in advance.
Do not steer or brake
suddenly.
Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and maintain
gear before starting down a
long or steep downhill grade.
See Hill and Mountain Roads
0 200.
The vehicle can tow in D
(Drive).
Viewing Systems
If equipped, the viewing
systems on the vehicle can
improve visibility while
hitching, backing up, and
driving with a trailer. See
Driver Assistance Systems
0 255.
Parking on Hills
{Warning
To prevent serious injury or
death, always park your
vehicle and trailer on a level
surface when possible.
When parking your vehicle and
your trailer on a hill: 1. Press and hold the brake
pedal, but do not shift into
P (Park). Turn the wheels
toward the curb if facing
downhill or toward traffic if
facing uphill.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, gradually release
the brake pedal to allow the
chocks to absorb the load
of the trailer.
4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the electric
parking brake and shift into
P (Park).
5. Release the brake pedal.
Leaving After Parking on
a Hill
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
.Start the vehicle.
.Shift into a gear.
.Release the parking
brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.

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3. Drive slowly until the traileris clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the
chocks.
Maintenance when Trailer
Towing
The vehicle needs service
more often when used to tow
trailers. See Maintenance
Schedule 0376. It is especially
important to check the cooling
system and brake system
before and during each trip.
Check periodically that all nuts
and bolts on the trailer hitch
are tight.
Cooling the Vehicle when
Trailer Towing
The cooling system may
temporarily overheat during
severe operating conditions.
See Cooling System 0313.
Trailer Towing
Caution
Towing a trailer improperly
can damage the vehicle and
result in costly repairs not
covered by the vehicle
warranty. To tow a trailer
correctly, follow the
directions in this section and
see your dealer for
important information about
towing a trailer with the
vehicle.
Trailering is different than just
driving the vehicle by itself.
Trailering means changes in
handling, acceleration, braking,
and durability. Successful, safe
trailering takes correct
equipment, and it has to be
used properly. The following information has
many time-tested, important
trailering tips and safety rules.
Many of these are important
for your safety and that of
your passengers. Read this
section carefully before pulling
a trailer.
Trailer Weight
{Warning
Never exceed the towing
capacity for your vehicle.
Safe trailering requires
monitoring the weight, speed,
altitude, road grades, outside
temperature, dimensions of
the front of the trailer, and
how frequently the vehicle is
used to tow a trailer.

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Trailer Weight Ratings
When towing a trailer, the
combined weight of the
vehicle, vehicle contents,
trailer, and trailer contents
must be below all of the
maximum weight ratings for
the vehicle, including:
.Gross Combined Weight
Rating (GCWR)
.Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR)
.Maximum Trailer Weight
Rating
.Maximum Trailer Tongue
Weight Rating
.Gross Axle Weight
Rating-Rear (GAWR-RR)
See “Weight-Distributing Hitch
and Adjustment” under Towing
Equipment 0303 to determine
if equalizer bars are required
to obtain the maximum trailer
weight rating. See
“Trailer Brakes” under
Towing Equipment 0303 to
determine if brakes are
required based on the trailer
weight.
The only way to be sure the
weight is not exceeding any of
these ratings is to weigh the
tow vehicle and trailer
combination, fully loaded for
the trip, getting individual
weights for each of these
items.
{Warning
You and others could be
seriously injured or killed if
the trailer is too heavy or
the trailer brakes are
inadequate for the load. The
vehicle may be damaged,
and the repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Only tow a trailer if all the
steps in this section have
been followed. Ask your
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dealer for advice and
information about towing a
trailer.
Gross Combined Weight
Rating (GCWR)
GCWR is the total allowable
weight of the completely
loaded vehicle and trailer
including any fuel, passengers,
cargo, equipment, and
accessories. Do not exceed
the GCWR for your vehicle.
The GCWR for the vehicle is
on the Tow Rating Chart
following.
Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR)
For information about the
vehicle's maximum load
capacity, see Vehicle Load
Limits0202. When calculating
the GVWR with a trailer
attached, the trailer tongue