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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Off Light
This light comes on briefly when the vehicle
is turned on to show that the light is
working. If it does not come on then, have
it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if
there is a problem.
This light comes on when the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system is turned off.
If ESC is off, the Traction Control System
(TCS) is also off. To turn ESC off and on, see
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
0185.
If ESC and TCS are off, the systems do not
assist in controlling the vehicle. Adjust
driving accordingly.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light
On some vehicles this light comes on briefly
while starting the vehicle. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced by the dealer.
If the system is working normally the
indicator light goes off. For vehicles with the
reconfigurable cluster, this light may not
come on when starting the vehicle.
Caution
The engine coolant temperature warning
light indicates that the vehicle has
overheated. Driving with this light on can
damage the engine and it may not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. See
Engine Overheating 0264.
The engine coolant temperature warning
light comes on when the engine has
overheated. If this happens pull over and turn off the
engine as soon as possible. See
Engine
Overheating 0264.
Driver Mode Control Light
This light comes on when Baja Mode is
selected.
This light comes on when Off-Road Mode is
selected.
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This light comes on when Terrain Mode is
selected.
This light comes on when the Tow/Haul
Mode is selected.
SeeDriver Mode Control 0187.
Tire Pressure Light
If equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly
when the vehicle is started. It provides
information about tire pressures and
the TPMS.
When the Light Is On Steady
This indicates that one or more of the tires
are significantly underinflated. A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire
pressure message may also display. Stop as
soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the
pressure value shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Tire Pressure
0 290.
When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On
Steady
If the light flashes for about a minute and
then stays on, there may be a problem with
the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected,
the light will come on every time the
vehicle is started. See Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0292.
Engine Oil Pressure Light
Caution
Driving the vehicle with low engine oil
pressure can damage the engine and the
repairs would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
If the engine oil pressure light comes on
while driving:
1. Stop in a safe location and turn off the engine.
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Caution (Continued)
2. Check the oil level. See Engine Oil
0 257.
3. Add oil if the oil level is below the normal operating range.
4. Restart the vehicle. If the engine oil pressure light stays on for more
than 10 seconds, turn the vehicle
back off. Do not restart the vehicle.
See your dealer for service.
This light should come on briefly when the
engine starts. When the engine is off and
the vehicle is on, the light should remain
illuminated. If it does not come on under
either condition, contact your dealer.
If the light comes on and stays on when the
engine is running, it may not have adequate
oil pressure. The oil level may be low or
there may be some other oil system
problem. Turn the engine off when it is safe
to do so and contact your dealer.
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Low Fuel Warning Light
A Low Fuel Warning Light near the fuel
gauge comes on briefly when the ignition is
turned on as a check to show it is working.
It also comes on when the fuel gauge
indicator nears empty. The light turns off
when fuel is added. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced.
Auto Stop Indicator
This light comes on when the engine is in
an Auto Stop.
SeeStop/Start System 0170.
Security Light
The security light should come on briefly as
the engine is started. If it does not come on,
have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off.
If the light stays on and the engine does
not start, there could be a problem with the
theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer
Operation 019.
High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the high-beam
headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer 0110.
IntelliBeam Light
If equipped, this light comes on when the
IntelliBeam system is enabled. See Exterior
Lamp Controls 0109.
Front Fog Lamp Light
For vehicles with fog lamps, this light comes
on when the fog lamps are turned on.
The light goes out when the fog lamps are
turned off. See Fog Lamps0112.
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Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the exterior lamps
are in use, except when only the Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) are active. SeeExterior
Lamp Controls 0109.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise control light is white when the
cruise control is on and ready, and turns
green when the cruise control is set and
active.
See Cruise Control 0194.
Adaptive Cruise Control Light
This light is white when the Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC, if equipped) is on and ready,
and turns green when the ACC is set and
active.
See Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0196.
Door Ajar Light (Uplevel Cluster)
This light comes on when a door is open or
not securely latched. Before driving, check
that all doors are properly closed.
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level)
The DIC is displayed in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle
systems.
yorz:Use the thumbwheel to scroll to
the previous or next selection.
V: Press the thumbwheel to open a menu
or select a menu item. Press and hold to
reset certain displays.
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.Navigation
.Driver Assistance Features
.Vehicle Messages
Some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in
the HUD may be cleared by using the
steering wheel controls.
Head-Up Display (HUD) Controls
If equipped, this feature under HUD Controls
of the infotainment screen allows for
adjusting brightness, height, and rotation.
HUD Controls: This feature may only be
available in P (Park).
HUD controls are available on the
infotainment screen. To adjust the HUD image:
1. Adjust the driver seat.
2. Start the vehicle.
3. On the infotainment screen navigate to Home > Controls > HUD.
4. Touch the HUD Control icons above and below to adjust height, brightness, and
image angle. The values can also be
adjusted by tapping on the bar.
The HUD image will automatically dim and
brighten to compensate for outside lighting.
Adjust as needed.
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.
HUD Options
Options can be turned on or off from the
HEAD-UP DISPLAY screen. See Settings0135.
If equipped, the following can be turned on
or off using the infotainment display:.Speed Sign
.Navigation
.Recent Calls/Audio Lists HUD Views
English Shown, Metric Similar
Speed View : If equipped and active, this
displays the speedometer reading in English
or metric units and posted speed limit.
English Shown, Metric Similar
Active Safety View : This displays the speed
view along with a driver assistance graphic
on the left. Driver assistance graphics show
your vehicle, vehicle ahead, gap setting, and
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lane status information. In addition to driver
assistance graphics, pedestrian advisory and
trailer sway indicators are displayed.
English Shown, Metric Similar
Navigation View : This displays the speed
view along with indicators for vehicle ahead,
Lane Departure Warning/Lane Keep Assist,
trailer sway, and pedestrian advisory.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation information is
shown during active route. 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.
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.
HUD Troubleshooting
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 0272.
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 the thumbwheel. 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
.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
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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . 110
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . 110
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . 110
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . 112
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Off-Road Lamps (AT4X Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Exterior Cargo Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel IlluminationControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Battery Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 115
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp controls, also known as
headlights, are in the Controls App on the
infotainment home screen. Select Controls >
Lights > Headlights.
To operate, select the following options:
Off : Turns off the exterior lamps.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, the
headlamps will automatically reactivate
when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
Auto : Automatically turns the exterior
lamps on and off, depending on outside
lighting.
Parking : Turns on the parking lamps.
On : Turns on the exterior lamps.
IntelliBeam System
If equipped, this system turns the high-beam
headlamps on and off according to
surrounding traffic conditions.
The system turns the high-beam headlamps
on when it is dark enough and there is no
other traffic present. This light
bappears on the instrument
cluster when the IntelliBeam system is
enabled.
Turning the IntelliBeam On and Off
To enable and disable the IntelliBeam
system on the infotainment home screen,
select Control > Lights >
bAuto High
Beams when the headlights are set in the
Auto position.
Driving with IntelliBeam
The system only activates the high beams
when driving over 40 km/h (25 mph).
The blue high-beam on light appears on the
instrument cluster when the high beams
are on.
There is a sensor near the top center of the
windshield that automatically controls the
system. Keep this area of the windshield
clear of debris to allow for best system
performance.
The high-beam headlamps remain on, under
the automatic control, until one of the
following situations occurs:
.The system detects an approaching
vehicle's headlamps.
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.The system detects a preceding vehicle's
taillamps.
.The outside light is bright enough that
high-beam headlamps are not required.
.The vehicle speed drops below 20 km/h
(12 mph).
The high beams may not turn off
automatically if the system cannot detect
another vehicle's lamps because of any of
the following:
.The other vehicle's lamps are missing,
damaged, obstructed from view,
or otherwise undetected.
.The other vehicle's lamps are covered
with dirt, snow, and/or road spray.
.The other vehicle's lamps cannot be
detected due to dense exhaust, smoke,
fog, snow, road spray, mist, or other
airborne obstructions.
.The vehicle windshield is dirty, cracked,
or obstructed by something that blocks
the view of the light sensor.
.The vehicle is loaded such that the front
end points upward, causing the light
sensor to aim high and not detect
headlamps and taillamps.
.The vehicle is being driven on winding or
hilly roads. The automatic high-beam headlamps may
need to be disabled if any of the above
conditions exist.
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
A reminder chime sounds when the
headlamps or parking lamps are manually
turned on, the ignition is off, and a door is
open. To disable the chime, turn the
lamps off.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
Push the turn signal lever away from you
and release to turn the high beams on.
To return to low beams, push the lever
again or pull it toward you and release.
When the high-beam headlamps are on, this
indicator light on the instrument cluster will
also be on.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use the high-beam
headlamps to signal a driver in front of you
that you want to pass. It works even if the
headlamps are in the automatic position.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward
you, then release it.
If the headlamps are in the automatic
position or on low beam, the high-beam
headlamps will turn on. They will stay on as
long as you hold the lever toward you. The
high-beam indicator on the instrument
cluster will come on. Release the lever to
return to normal operation.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
DRL can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day.
Fully functional DRL are required on all
vehicles first sold in Canada.
The DRL come on when all of the following
conditions are met:
.The vehicle is on.
.The exterior lamp control is in the Auto
position.
.The light sensor determines it is daytime.