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On (white light): Illuminates when youswitch on the adaptive cruise controlsystem. Turns off when you switch thecruise control system off.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates whenyou engage the adaptive cruise controlsystem. Turns off when you disengage thecruise control system.
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates a systemerror. You continue to have thenormal braking (without ABS) unless thebrake system warning lamp alsoilluminates. Have the system checked.
Automatic High Beam Control
Illuminates when this feature ison. See What Is AutomaticHigh Beam Control (page 92).
Auto Hold Active
Illuminates when the systemholds your vehicle stationary.
Auto Hold Unavailable
Illuminates when the system ison, but unavailable to hold yourvehicle stationary.
Auto Start-stop (If Equipped)
Illuminates when the engineshuts down or in conjunctionwith a message.
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, itindicates a system error.Immediately switch off allunnecessary electrical equipment andhave the system checked.
Blind Spot Monitor
Illuminates when you switch thisfeature off or in conjunction witha message. See Blind SpotInformation System (page 259).
Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: Driving your vehiclewith the warning lamp on is dangerous.A significant decrease in brakingperformance may occur. It may take youlonger to stop your vehicle. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Driving extended distances with theparking brake engaged can cause brakefailure and the risk of personal injury.
Note:Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp andilluminates when:
•You apply the parking brake with theignition on.
•Your vehicle has a brake fault or lowbrake fluid level, regardless of parkingbrake position.
If the lamp illuminates when youare moving, you may have theparking brake applied. Make surethe parking brake is off. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon aspossible if the lamp continues toilluminate.
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Display Setup
Display Setup
Speedometer units
Hold Ok to ResetDriving History1
1 Hybrid only
Note:Additional display settings areavailable through your touchscreen. SeeSettings (page 458).
Hybrid Display Information (If
Equipped)
Unique hybrid vehicle information displayson your instrument cluster display whenyou shut off your vehicle or come to a stop.
Brake Coach
Appears after the vehicle has come to astop. It coaches you to brake in a mannerthat maximizes the amount of energyreturned through the regenerative brakingsystem.
The percent displayed indicates theregenerative braking efficiency, with 100%representing the maximum amount ofenergy recovery.
Note:While regenerative braking works inall drive modes, the brake coach displaymay not be available in all drive modes.
Brake coach can be turned on or off in thesettings menu.
Trip Summary
Displays upon shutting off your vehicle.The values are cumulative since you laststarted your vehicle.
The information shown is the same as theThis Trip on demand screen. SeePersonalized Settings (page 117).
GENERAL INFORMATION -
VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
You can control various systems on yourvehicle using the information displaycontrols on the steering wheel.Corresponding information appears in theinstrument cluster display.
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Note:Some options may appear slightlydifferent or not at all if the items areoptional.
Select Screens
Calm Screen
Fuel Economy
Trip 1
Trip 2
This Trip1
EV Coach1
Tire Pressure
Intelligent AWD
Off Road
Trailer Light Check
Seatbelts
Auto StartStop2
Now Playing
1 Hybrid only2 Non-hybrid only
After making your selection:
1.Select a setting and press the OKbutton. This can offer moreinformation on some features.
Note:Hold OK to reset fuel history andaverage fuel economy.
Fuel Economy
An Instant Fuel Economy gauge is providedalong with average fuel economy. Averagefuel economy is continuously averagedsince the last reset.
Hybrid features:
•When the gasoline engine is off theinstant fuel economy gauge is replacedwith an electric driving message.
Note:Hold OK to reset fuel history andaverage fuel economy.
Trip 1 and 2
Provides trip timer, trip average fueleconomy and total trip distance traveled.For hybrid vehicles, the trip also shows thedistance traveled on electric power only.
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AdvanceTrac™ and Traction Control
ActionMessage
The system detects a condition that requires service. Have thesystem checked as soon as possible.Service Advan-ceTrac
The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switch it off.AdvanceTrac Off
The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switch it on.AdvanceTrac On
The system is off while the vehicle is in 4x4 low.AdvanceTrac OFFin 4x4 LOW
The status of the AdvanceTrac sport mode after you switch it on.AdvanceTracSPORT MODE
The status of the traction control system after you switch it off.Traction ControlOff
The status of the traction control system after you switch it on.Traction ControlOn
Alarm
ActionMessage
Alarm triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm(page 77).Vehicle Alarm ToStop Alarm, StartVehicle.
Battery and Charging System (12 volt)
ActionMessage
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on orcontinues to come on, have the system checked as soon as possible.Check ChargingSystem
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on orcontinues to come on have the system checked as soon as possible.Charging SystemService Soon
The charging system needs servicing. Have the system checked assoon as possible.Charging SystemService Now
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ActionMessage
The battery management system determines that the 12V batteryis at a low state of charge. Start the engine to charge the batteryor charge the battery using an aftermarket battery charger. Thismessage clears once you restart your vehicle and the battery stateof charge has recovered.
Battery State ofCharge Low
The battery management system determines that the battery is ata low state of charge. Turn the ignition off as soon as possible toprotect the battery. This message will clear once the vehicle hasbeen started and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turningoff unnecessary electrical loads will allow faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off ToSave Battery
Displays when the battery management system detects anextended low-voltage condition. Various vehicle features will bedisabled to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of theelectrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. Ifthe system voltage has recovered, the disabled features will operateagain as normal.
Low BatteryFeatures Tempor-arily Turned Off
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)
ActionMessage
Displays when the stop safety hazard warning lamp is illuminated.This indicates an electrical component that requires service. Thiscauses the vehicle to shut down or enter into limited operatingmode.
Stop Safely Now
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
ActionMessage
A system error has occurred. Have the system checked as soon aspossible.Blind Spot SystemFault
The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 259).Blind Spot NotAvailable SensorBlocked SeeManual
The system detects a vehicle and automatically applied the brakes.Cross Traffic AlertApplying Brakes
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Hill Start Assist
ActionMessage
Hill start assist is not available. Have the system checked as soonas possible. See Hill Start Assist (page 213).Hill Start AssistNot Available
Keys and Intelligent Access
ActionMessage
A reminder to press the brake while starting your vehicle.To START PressBrake
The key is not detected by the system.No Key Detected
The Start Stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and anIntelligent Access key is not detected inside your vehicle.Restart Now orKey is Needed
Your vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.Full AccessoryPower Active
There is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. Have thesystem checked as soon as possible.Starting SystemFault
During spare key programming, an intelligent access key isprogrammed to the system.Key ProgramSuccessful
During spare key programming, the maximum number of keys havebeen programmed.Max Number ofKeys Learned
Displays during spare key programming, when intelligent accesskey programming fails.Key ProgramFailure
Displays during spare key programming when you have notprogrammed enough keys.Not Enough KeysLearned
Displays when the key battery is low. Change the battery as soonas possible.Key Battery LowReplace Soon
Displays when you switch the vehicle off.Vehicle SwitchedOff
Informs you that upon exiting your vehicle that the vehicle is stillon.Vehicle is ON
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Power Steering
ActionMessage
The power steering system has detected a condition that requiresservice. Have the system checked as soon as possible.Steering FaultService Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicle in asafe place. Have the system checked as soon as possible.Steering Loss StopSafely
The power steering system has detected a condition within thepower steering system or passive entry or passive start system thatrequires service. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Steering AssistFault ServiceRequired
The steering lock system has detected a condition that requiresservice. Have the system checked as soon as possible.Steering LockMalfunctionService Now
Pre-Collision Assist
ActionMessage
You have a blocked sensor due to inclement weather, ice, mud orwater in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the sensorto resolve.
Pre-CollisionAssist Not Avail-able SensorBlocked
A fault with the system has occurred. Have the system checked assoon as possible.Pre-CollisionAssist Not Avail-able
Remote Start
ActionMessage
Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and push the gear shiftbutton to drive the vehicle after a remote start.To Drive: PressBrake and GearShift Button
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2.Fold the head restraints by pulling thehead restraint release strap.
3.From the rear of the vehicle, fold theseat backrest by pulling and holdingthe strap while pushing the seatbackrest forward. Release the straponce the seat backrest starts rotatingforward.
Note:Do not use the seat anchors as cargotie downs.
Note:Make sure that the area under theseat is free of objects before stowing it.
Unfolding the Third Row Manual Seat
WARNING: Do not place cargo orany objects behind the seat backrestbefore returning it to the original position.Pull on the seat backrest to make surethat it has fully latched after returningthe seat backrest to its original position.An unlatched seat may becomedangerous if you stop suddenly or havea crash.
Note:Make sure that there are no objectssuch as books, purses or briefcases on theload floor before unstowing the seat. Failureto remove all objects from the top of theload floor prior to unstowing it may causedamage to the seat.
Note:Make sure the area under the loadfloor is free of objects before unstowing it.
1.To return the seat backrest to theupright position, pull the long strapuntil the seat backrest locks.
2.Pull the head restraints up to theirnormal positions.
Adjusting the Third Row PowerSeats
Note:The power rear seat functions disable10 minutes after you switch the ignition off.The transmission must be in park (P) andthe liftgate must be open to operate theseats.
The buttons are inside the liftgate area.
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