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Heated Steering
Wheel
(:If equipped, press to turn
on or off. A light near the
button displays when the
feature is turned on.
The steering wheel takes
about three minutes to start
heating.
Automatic Heated Steering
Wheel
If equipped with remote start,
the heated steering wheel will
turn on automatically during a
remote start along with the heated seats when it is cold
outside. The heated steering
wheel indicator light may not
come on.
If equipped with auto heated
seats, the heated steering
wheel will turn on when the
auto heated seat is activated.
The heated steering wheel
indicator will display the state
of the steering wheel heat.
See Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats
054.
To turn this feature on or off,
select Settings > Vehicle >
Comfort and Convenience >
Heated Steering Wheel >
Select ON or OFF.
Horn
Pressaon the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Windshield Wiper/
Washer
With the ignition on or in
accessory mode, move the
windshield wiper lever to
select the wiper speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
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If equipped, push the
windshield wiper lever forward
to spray washer fluid on the
rear camera lens. The lever
returns to its starting position
when released. See Rear
Camera Mirror039.
Activating the Rear Camera
Washer also cleans the rear
window and the Night Vision
Camera, if equipped. See Night
Vision System 0333.
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.
The compass system is
designed to operate for a
certain number of miles or
degrees of turn before
needing a signal from the GPS satellites. When the compass
display shows CAL, drive the
vehicle for a short distance in
an open area where it can
receive a GPS signal. The
compass system will
automatically determine when
a GPS signal is restored and
provide a heading again.
Clock
Set the time and date using
the infotainment system. See
"Time/Date" under Settings
0
210.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12-Volt Direct
Current
The vehicle has two 12-volt
outlets that can be used to
plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3
player.
The power outlets are located:
.Under the front of the
center console.
.In the rear cargo area.
Lift the cover to access the
outlet and replace when not
in use.
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the rear cargo power outlet.
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be displayed on the
infotainment screen, if the
wireless charger or
smartphone are outside of
normal operating temperature.
Charging will automatically
resume when a normal
operating temperature is
reached.
{Warning
Remove all objects from the
charger before charging
your compatible
smartphone. Objects, such
as coins, keys, rings, paper
clips, or cards, between the
smartphone and charger
may become very hot.
On the rare occasion that
the charging system does
not detect an object, and
the object gets wedged
between the smartphone
and charger, remove the
smartphone and allow the(Continued)
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object to cool before
removing it from the
charger, to prevent burns.
To charge a compatible
smartphone:
1. Confirm the smartphone is capable of wireless
charging.
2. Remove all objects from the charging pocket. The
system may not charge if
there are any objects
between the smartphone
and charger. 3. Place the smartphone face
up against the rear of the
charger.
To maximize the charge
rate, ensure the
smartphone is fully seated
and centered in the holder
with nothing under it.
A thick smartphone case
may prevent the charger
from working, or reduce
the charging performance.
See your dealer for
additional information.
4. A green
]will appear on
the infotainment display,
next to the phone icon.
This indicates that the
smartphone is detected.
5. If a smartphone is placed on the charger and
]
turns off or turns yellow,
remove the smartphone
and any objects from the
pocket. Turn the
smartphone 180 degrees
and wait a few seconds
before placing/aligning it
on the pocket again.
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1. Tachometer0130
2. Driver Information Center (DIC) 0144
3. Speedometer 0130
4. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 0131
5. Fuel Gauge 0130Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display
area in the center of the
instrument cluster.
Use the right steering wheel
control to open and scroll
through the different items
and displays.
Press
SorTto access the
cluster applications. Use the
thumbwheel to scroll through
the list of available features
within the applications. Not all
applications or features will be
available on all vehicles.
.Info App. This is where the
selected Driver Information
Center (DIC) displays can be
viewed. See Driver
Information Center (DIC)
0 144.
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.Audio
.Navigation
.Phone
.Night Vision
.Options
Audio
In the Audio menu browse for
music, select from the
favorites, or change the audio
source. Use the thumbwheel
to change the station or go to
the next or previous track.
Navigation
If there is an active route,
press the thumbwheel to
cancel or resume route
guidance, or turn the voice
prompts on or off.
Phone
In the Phone menu, if there is
no active phone call, view
recent calls, or scroll through
contacts. If there is an active
call, mute the phone or switch
to handset operation. Night Vision (Uplevel)
If equipped, provides an
infrared night vision image of
the area beyond the
headlamps that highlights and
provides alerts to detected
pedestrians or large animals.
See Night Vision System
0
333.
Options
Use the thumbwheel to scroll
through items in the
Options menu.
Units : Choose English or
metric units by pressing the
thumbwheel while the desired
item is highlighted.
Info Page Options : Press the
thumbwheel to select the
items to be displayed in the
Info app. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0144.
Display : Press the
thumbwheel to enter the
Display menu. Select to turn
on or off the speedometer, time, fuel range, or,
if equipped, compass or
speed sign.
Speed Warning :
The Speed
Warning display allows the
driver to set a warning at a
speed that they do not want
to exceed. To set the Speed
Warning press the
thumbwheel when Speed
Warning is displayed. Use the
thumbwheel to adjust the
value and press 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.
Head-up Display (HUD)
(Uplevel) : If equipped, this
feature allows for adjusting
the angle of the HUD image
and changing or turning off
the Speed Limit Sign.
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HUD Rotation (Uplevel): Press
the thumbwheel while Adjust
Rotation is highlighted to
enter Adjust Mode. Scroll to
adjust the angle of the HUD
display. Press the thumbwheel
to confirm and save the
setting. This feature may only
be available in P (Park).
Speed Sign: If equipped, press
the thumbwheel while Speed
Sign is highlighted to turn it on
or off.
Software Information :
Displays open source software
information.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the
vehicle speed in either
kilometers per hour (km/h) or
miles per hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far
the vehicle has been driven, in
either kilometers or miles.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer shows how
far the vehicle has been driven
since the trip odometer was
last reset.
The trip odometer is accessed
and reset through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See
Driver Information Center
(DIC)0144.
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,
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. When the engine is on, the
tachometer will indicate the
engine’s revolutions per
minute (rpm). The tachometer
may vary by several hundred
rpm, during Auto Stop mode,
when the engine is shutting
off and restarting.
Fuel Gauge
When the ignition is on, the
fuel gauge indicates the
approximate amount of fuel
left in the tank.
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to yourself or others, have
the vehicle serviced right
away. See Airbag Readiness
Light0132 for more
information, including
important safety
information.
Charging System
Light
The charging system light
comes on briefly when the
ignition is turned on, but the
engine is not running, as a
check to show the light is
working. It should go out when
the engine is started.
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 may
require service. The light
should come on to show that it
is working when the ignition is
in Service Mode. See Ignition
Positions
0257.
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
costly repairs that might not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
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{Warning
The brake system might not
be working properly if the
brake system warning light
is on. Driving with the brake
system warning light on can
lead to a crash. If the light is
still on after the vehicle has
been pulled off the road and
carefully stopped, have the
vehicle towed for service.
Electric Parking Brake
Light
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English Uplevel
This light comes on when the
parking brake is applied. If the
light continues flashing after
the parking brake is released,
or while driving, there is a
problem with the Electric
Parking Brake system.
A message may also display in
the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
If the light does not come on,
or remains flashing, see your
dealer.
Service Electric
Parking Brake Light
This light should come on
briefly when the vehicle is
turned on. If it does not come
on, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn if there is a
problem. For vehicles with the
reconfigurable cluster, this
light may not come on when
the vehicle is started.
If this light stays on or comes
on while driving, there is a
problem with the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB). Take the
vehicle to a dealer as soon as
possible. In addition to the
parking brake, other safety
functions that utilize the EPB
may also be degraded.
A message may also display in