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D:Lift and hold to brighten
the display. Press and hold to
dim the display. Continue to
hold to turn the display off.
The HUD image will
automatically dim and brighten
to compensate for outside
lighting.
The HUD image can
temporarily light up depending
on the angle and position of
sunlight on the HUD display.
This is normal.
Polarized sunglasses could
make the HUD image harder
to see.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
Rotation Option
This feature allows the angle
of the HUD image to be
adjusted.
Press the center of 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). See
Instrument Cluster
0127.
HUD Views
There are four views in the
HUD. 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, and
indicators such as vehicle
ahead, 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.
The speed limit sign can be
disabled in the HUD settings
under Options in the Cluster
Menu. See Instrument Cluster
0
127.
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English
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Audio/Phone View :This
displays digital speed,
indicators from speed view
along with audio/phone
information. The current radio
station, media type, and
incoming calls will be
displayed.
All HUD views may briefly
display audio information
when the steering wheel
controls are used to adjust the
audio settings appearing in the
instrument cluster.
Incoming phone calls
appearing in the instrument
cluster, may also display in any
HUD view.
Metric
English
Navigation View : This
displays digital speed,
indicators from speed view
along with Turn-by-Turn
Navigation information in
some vehicles. The compass
heading is displayed when
navigation routing is not
active.
Navigation Turn-by-Turn
Alerts shown in the instrument
cluster may also be displayed
in any HUD view.
Metric
English
Performance View : This
displays digital speed,
indicators from speed view
along with rpm reading,
transmission positions, and
gear shift indicator (if
equipped).
Care of the HUD
Clean the inside of the
windshield to remove any dirt
or film that could reduce the
sharpness or clarity of the
HUD image.
Clean the HUD lens with a soft
cloth sprayed with glass
cleaner. Wipe the lens gently,
then dry it.
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HUD Troubleshooting
If you cannot see the HUD
image when the ignition is on,
check that:
.Nothing is covering the
HUD lens.
.The HUD brightness setting
is not too dim or too bright.
.The HUD is adjusted to the
proper height.
.Polarized sunglasses are
not worn.
.The windshield and HUD lens
are clean.
If the HUD image is not
correct, contact your dealer.
The windshield is part of the
HUD system. See Windshield
Replacement 0388.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the
DIC indicate the status of the
vehicle or some action that
may be needed to correct a
condition. Multiple messages
may appear one after another. The messages that do not
require immediate action can
be acknowledged and cleared
by pressing
V. The messages
that require immediate action
cannot be cleared until that
action is performed.
All messages should be taken
seriously; clearing the
message does not correct the
problem.
If a SERVICE message
appears, see your dealer.
Follow the instructions given
in the messages. The system
displays messages regarding
the following topics:
.Service Messages
.Fluid Levels
.Vehicle Security
.Brakes
.Steering
.Ride Control Systems
.Driver Assistance Systems
.Cruise Control
.Lighting and Bulb
Replacement
.Wiper/Washer Systems
.Doors and Windows
.Seat Belts
.Airbag Systems
.Engine and Transmission
.Tire Pressure
.Battery
Engine Power
Messages
ENGINE POWER IS
REDUCED
This message displays when
the vehicle's propulsion power
is reduced. A reduction in
propulsion power can affect
the vehicle's ability to
accelerate. If this message is
on, but there is no observed
reduction in performance,
proceed to your destination.
Under certain conditions the
performance may be reduced
the next time the vehicle is
driven. The vehicle may be
driven while this message is
on, but maximum acceleration
and speed may be reduced.
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Anytime this message stays
on, or displays repeatedly, the
vehicle should be taken to
your dealer for service as
soon as possible.
Under certain operating
conditions, propulsion will be
disabled. Try restarting after
the ignition has been off for
30 seconds.
Vehicle Speed
Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX
KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the
vehicle speed has been limited
to the speed displayed. The
limited speed is a protection
for various propulsion and
vehicle systems, such as
lubrication, thermal, brakes,
suspension, Teen Driver if
equipped, or tires.
Universal Remote
System
See Radio Frequency
Statement0477.
Universal Remote
System Programming
If equipped, these buttons are
in the overhead console.
This system can replace up to
three remote control
transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door
openers, security systems,
and home automation devices. These instructions refer to a
garage door opener, but can
be used for other devices.
Do not use the Universal
Remote system with any
garage door opener that does
not have the stop and reverse
feature. This includes any
garage door opener model
manufactured before April
1, 1982.
Read these instructions
completely before
programming the Universal
Remote system. It may help to
have another person assist
with the programming
process.
Keep the original hand-held
transmitter for use in other
vehicles as well as for future
programming. Erase the
programming when vehicle
ownership is terminated. See
“Erasing Universal Remote
System Buttons”
later in this
section.
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Infotainment
System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Steering WheelControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . 168
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . 171
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . 175
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Navigation
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . 184 Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Global Positioning
System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . 193
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
If the System Needs Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . 194
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . 195
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . 202
Bluetooth (Pairing andUsing a Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Introduction
Read the following pages to
become familiar with the
features.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the
road for too long or too
often while using any
infotainment feature can
cause a crash. You or others
could be injured or killed. Do
not give extended attention
to infotainment tasks while
driving. Limit your glances at
the vehicle displays and
focus your attention on
driving. Use voice commands
whenever possible.
The infotainment system has
built-in features intended to
help avoid distraction by
disabling some features when
driving. These features may
gray out when they are
unavailable. Many infotainment
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features are also available
through the instrument cluster
and steering wheel controls.
Before driving:
.Become familiar with the
operation, center stack
controls, steering wheel
controls, and infotainment
display.
.Set up the audio by
presetting favorite stations,
setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers.
.Set up phone numbers in
advance so they can be
called easily by pressing a
single control or by using a
single voice command.
See Distracted Driving 0240.
Active Noise
Cancellation (ANC)
If equipped, ANC reduces
engine noise in the vehicle’s
interior. ANC requires the
factory-installed audio system,
radio, speakers, amplifier (if
equipped), induction system,
and exhaust system to work properly. Deactivation is
required by your dealer if
related aftermarket equipment
is installed.
Overview
Infotainment System
The infotainment system is
controlled by using the
infotainment display, controls
on the center console,
steering wheel controls, and
voice recognition.
1.>(Power and Mute)
.Press to turn the
power on.
.Press to mute/unmute
the system when on.
.Press and hold to
display the power off
screen or the option to
display the power off
screen.
2.{(Home Page)
.Press to go to the
Home Page. See
“Home
Page” later in this
section.
Press to exit Android
Auto or Apple CarPlay.
To enter back into
Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay, press and hold.
See Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto 0208.
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Infotainment Controls on
the Console with
Navigation Shown, Radio
without Navigation Similar
1.e(Radio/AUX)
.Press to change the
audio source or to open
the“Now Playing”
screen.
2.7(Seek)
.Radio: Press and
release to go to the
previous station or
channel. Press and hold
to fast seek the next strongest previous
station or channel. See
AM-FM Radio
0171.
.USB/Bluetooth: Press
to seek to the beginning
of the current or
previous track. Press
and hold to quickly
reverse through a track.
Release to return to
playing speed. See USB
Port 0176 or
Bluetooth Audio 0179.
3.n(Power/Volume) Knob
.Press to turn the
power on.
.Press and hold to
display the power off
screen or the option to
display the power off
screen.
.Press to mute/unmute
the system when on.
.Turn to decrease or
increase the volume.
4.6(Seek)
.Radio: Press and
release to go to the
next station or channel.
Press and hold to fast
seek the next strongest
station or channel.
.USB/Bluetooth: Press
to seek the next track.
Press and hold to fast
forward through a
track. Release to return
to playing speed. See
USB Port 0176 or
Bluetooth Audio 0179.
5.l(Navigation) or6(Phone)
.Presslto access the
navigation menu or
press
6to access the
phone menu.
6. Primary Knob
.Turn to highlight a
feature. Press to
activate the highlighted
feature.
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.Move right/left or up/
down to change the
highlighted area on the
display screen.
7.6(Phone) or{
(Home Page)
.Press6to access the
phone menu or press
{
to access the Home
Page. See “Home Page”
later in this section.
8.0(Back)
.Press to return to the
previous display in
a menu.
Home Page
The Home Page is where
vehicle application icons are
accessed. Some applications
are disabled when the vehicle
is moving.
Swipe left or right across the
display to access the pages of
icons. Managing Home Page Icons
1. Touch and hold any of the Home Page icons to enter
edit mode.
2. Continue holding the icon and drag it to the desired
position.
3. Release your finger to drop the icon in the
desired position.
4. To move an application to another page, drag the
icon to the edge of the
display toward the
desired page.
5. Continue dragging and dropping application icons
as desired.
Steering Wheel
Controls
If equipped, some audio
controls can be adjusted at
the steering wheel. When in Valet Mode,
if equipped, access to the
infotainment functions is
disabled. See
“Valet Mode,” in
Settings 0210.
g:Press to answer an
incoming call or start voice
recognition. See Bluetooth
(Overview) 0202 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a
Phone) 0203.
c:Press to decline an
incoming call or end a current
call. Press to mute or unmute
the infotainment system when
not on a call.