WHAT IS THE WIRELESS
ACCESSORY CHARGER
Wireless Charging Pad
The wireless accessory charger allows youto charge one compatible Qi wirelesscharging device on the charging area.
WIRELESS ACCESSORY CHARGER
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Wireless chargingdevices can affect the operation ofimplanted medical devices, includingcardiac pacemakers. If you have anyimplanted medical devices, we recommendthat you consult with your physician.
Keep the charging area clean and removeforeign objects prior to charging a device.
Do not place items with a magnetic strip orradio-frequency identification chip, forexample passports, parking tickets,transportation passes or credit cards, nearthe charging area when charging a device.Damage could occur to the magnetic stripor radio-frequency identification chip.
Do not place metal objects, for exampleremote controls, coins and candy wrappers,on or near the charging area when charginga device. Metal objects may heat up anddegrade the charging performance, inaddition to causing interruptions in charging.
Charging could be interrupted, degraded, orcould stop if any of the following occur:
•The system detects a foreign object.
•The device is misaligned on the chargingarea.
•The device moves on the active chargingarea when the vehicle is in motion.
•The vehicle ambient temperature is toohigh.
•You attempt to charge a non-Qicompatible device on the wirelesscharger.
Note:During charging, the device and thecharger could heat up, this is normal. If thebattery gets hotter than usual, the devicemay stop charging.
LOCATING THE WIRELESS
ACCESSORY CHARGER
The charging area is on the centerconsole or in the media bin belowthe instrument panel.
CHARGING A WIRELESS DEVICE
Place the device on the center of thecharging surface with the charging sidedown. The charging stops after your devicereaches a full charge.
You can use the charger when the vehicleis in accessory mode, when the vehicle isrunning, or when SYNC is on.
Displays on the status bar whenwireless charging is in progress.
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STARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE – PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Extended idling at highengine speeds can produce very hightemperatures in the engine and exhaustsystem, creating the risk of fire or otherdamage.
WARNING: Do not park, idle or driveyour vehicle on dry grass or other dryground cover. The emission system heatsup the engine compartment and exhaustsystem, creating the risk of fire.
WARNING: Do not start the enginein a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Alwaysopen the garage door before you start theengine. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not use starting fluid,for example ether, in the air intake system.Such fluid could cause immediateexplosive damage to the engine andpossible personal injury.
WARNING: Exhaust leaks may resultin entry of harmful and potentially lethalfumes into the passenger compartment. Ifyou smell exhaust fumes inside yourvehicle, have your vehicle inspectedimmediately. Do not drive if you smellexhaust fumes.
The powertrain control system meets allCanadian interference-causing equipmentstandard requirements regulating theimpulse electrical field or radio noise.
Note:If you use your vehicle regularly abovethe altitude of 7,500 ft (2,286 m) and underthe temperature of -4.0°F (-20°C), it isrecommended to use the alternative engineoil. See Capacities and Specifications(page 408).
If you stop your vehicle and leave the engineidling for long periods, we recommend thatyou do one of the following:
•Open the windows at least 1 in (2.5 cm).
•Set your climate control to outside air.
PUSH BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
Switching the Ignition Off
When the ignition is on or in accessory mode,press the push button ignition switch oncewithout your foot on the brake pedal.
Switching the Ignition to AccessoryMode
When the ignition is off, press the pushbutton ignition switch once without your footon the brake pedal.
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All electrical circuits and accessories areoperational and the warning lamps andindicators illuminate.
Note:Your vehicle has a battery saverfeature that shuts your vehicle off when itdetects a certain amount of battery drain, orafter approximately 30 minutes of inactivityin accessory mode.
Note:The system may not function if theremote control is close to metal objects orelectronic devices, for example keys or acell phone.
Note:You need a valid key inside yourvehicle to switch the ignition on and start theengine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, check thefollowing:
•Make sure that the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure that the parking brake is on.
•Make sure that the transmission is in park(P).
1.Fully press the brake pedal.
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
2.Press the push button ignition switch.
Note:The engine may continue cranking forup to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note:The engine takes longer to start atlower temperatures. It may crank for severalseconds when very cold.
RESTARTING THE ENGINE AFTERSTOPPING IT
The system allows you to start the enginewithin 10 seconds of switching it off, even ifit does not detect a valid passive key.
Within 10 seconds of switching the engineoff, fully press the brake pedal and press thepush button ignition switch. After 10 seconds,you can no longer start the engine if thesystem does not detect a valid passive key.
When you start the engine, it remains runninguntil you press the push button ignitionswitch, even if your vehicle does not detecta valid passive key. If you open and close adoor when the engine is running, the systemsearches for a valid passive key.
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REVERSE (R)
WARNING: Shift into reverse (R) onlywhen your vehicle is stationary.
In reverse (R) power is transmitted to thedriven wheels.
NEUTRAL (N)
WARNING: In neutral (N) your vehicleis free to roll.
In neutral (N) power is not transmitted to thedriven wheels.
DRIVE (D)
In drive (D) power is transmitted to the drivenwheels.
SPORT (S)
In sport (S) your vehicle holds gears longer.
Note:We recommend using this mode for asportier feel or when driving on hilly ormountainous roads.
SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO
GEAR
The transmission selector is on the centerstack.
1.Press and hold the brake pedal.
2.Press a button to select a position.
Note:The position illuminates on thetransmission selector.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITION INDICATORS
The instrument cluster displays the currentposition.
Note:The position could illuminate on thetransmission selector.
MANUALLY SHIFTING GEARS (IF EQUIPPED)
SHIFTING USING THE PADDLESHIFTERS
The instrument cluster displays the currentgear. The current gear flashes when yourvehicle cannot shift into the requested gear.Your vehicle will not shift if the requestedgear raises or lowers the engine speedbeyond the limit.
Your vehicle could shift when you fully pressthe accelerator or brake pedal.
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Note:Prolonged driving with high enginespeed could cause vehicle damage notcovered by vehicle warranty.
Note:Drive modes could affect when thevehicle shifts into the requested gear.
Manually Shifting in Drive (D)
Use this feature to temporarily change gear.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking or driving on hilly ormountainous roads.
•Pull any paddle to switch the feature on.
•Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.
•Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
•Hold the (+) paddle for a few seconds toswitch the feature off.
Note:The feature switches off after a shortperiod of time if neither paddle is pulled.
Manually Shifting in Sport (S)
Use this feature to select a specific gear.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking, driving on hilly ormountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.See Towing a Trailer (page 307).
•Pull any paddle to switch the feature on.
•Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.
•Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
•Hold the (+) paddle for a few seconds toswitch the feature off.
TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE
WHAT IS TEMPORARY NEUTRALMODE
This mode keeps your vehicle in neutral (N),for a limited time, when you exit your vehicleor switch your vehicle off.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
HOW DOES TEMPORARY NEUTRALMODE WORK
Use this mode to keep your vehicle in neutral(N) when you exit your vehicle or switch yourvehicle off. For example, if you exit yourvehicle before an automatic car wash.
Note:You do not need to use this mode atan automatic car wash if you stay in yourvehicle with power on.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note:Automatic return to park (P) is delayedwhen your vehicle is in this mode. See WhatIs Automatic Return to Park (P) (page 215).
TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODELIMITATIONS
Your vehicle could shift to park (P) after 30minutes, or when the vehicle battery chargelevel is low. Prolonged use of this mode cancause the 12 V battery to run out of charge.
Do not tow your vehicle in this mode. Failureto follow these instructions could result invehicle damage not covered by the vehiclewarranty.
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The transmission isoverheating andneeds to cool. Stopin a safe place assoon as it’s possible.
Transmission TooHot Press Brake
The transmission haslimited functionality. Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
Transmission LimitedFunction See Manual
A reminder to shiftinto park. In addition,this message istypical after recon-necting or rechar-ging the battery untilyou cycle the igni-tion to the on mode.See Changing the12V Battery (page355).
Transmission Not inPark
Displays when thesystem requiresservice. Have yourvehicle checked assoon as possible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTConfirm Park BrakeApply Before Exitingthe Vehicle
Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTService Required
Displays when thesystem requiresservice. Have yourvehicle checked assoon as possible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTVehicle is Shifting toPark
Displays when thesystem requiresservice. Have yourvehicle checked assoon as possible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTReverse UnavailableService Required
Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTDrive UnavailableSelect S for DriveService Required
Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTNeutral UnavailableService Required
Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTSport UnavailableService Required
Displays when aninvalid gear hasbeen selected.
Invalid Gear Selec-tion
Displays when thebrake pedal needsto be depressed toenable the transmis-sion to shift frompark.
Depress Brake toShift from Park
Displays whenneutral hold isactive.
Stay in Neutral ModeEngaged
Displays when theneutral button Nneeds to be pressedagain to enterneutral hold.
To Stay in NeutralWhen ExitingVehicle Select NAgain
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HOW DOES TRACTION CONTROL
WORK
If your vehicle begins to slide, the systemapplies the brakes to individual wheels and,when needed, reduces power at the sametime. If the wheels spin when acceleratingon slippery or loose surfaces, the systemreduces power in order to increase traction.
SWITCHING TRACTION CONTROL
ON AND OFF
WARNING: Operating your vehiclewith the traction control disabled couldlead to an increased risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover, personal injuryand death.
When you switch the system off or on, amessage appears in the information displayshowing system status.
You can switch the system off with thetraction control switch.
Using a Switch
Use the traction control switch on theinstrument panel to switch the system off oron.
TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR
TRACTION CONTROL –
TROUBLESHOOTING
TRACTION CONTROL – WARNING
LAMPS
System Messages
The traction control lighttemporarily illuminates on start-upand flashes when activated by adriving condition.
The traction control off light temporarilyilluminates on start-up and stays on:
•When you switch the traction controlsystem off.
•When you select an alternative stabilitycontrol mode.
•If a problem occurs in the system.
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The system resumes operation when yourelease the accelerator pedal. The vehiclespeed decreases to the set speed, or a lowerspeed if following a slower vehicle.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATORS
Illuminates when you switchadaptive cruise control on. Thecolor of the indicator changes toindicate the system status.
White indicates the system is on but inactive.
Green indicates that you set the speed andthe system is active.
SWITCHING FROM ADAPTIVE
CRUISE CONTROL TO CRUISE
CONTROL
WARNING: Normal cruise control willnot brake when your vehicle isapproaching slower vehicles. Always beaware of which mode you have selectedand apply the brakes when necessary.
Use the touchscreen to select the following:
1.Press Settings.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Cruise Control.
4.Press Normal Cruise Control.
The cruise control indicator lightreplaces the adaptive cruisecontrol indicator light if you selectnormal cruise control. The gap setting doesnot display, and the system does not respondto lead vehicles. Automatic braking remainsactive to maintain set speed.
LANE CENTERING
HOW DOES LANE CENTERING WORK
Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Goand Lane Centering Assist Video Link
Adaptive cruise control with lane centeringuses the vehicle's front radar sensor andfront windshield camera sensor, togetherwith the steering sensor to operate.
Using these sensors, the system appliescontinuous steering assistance towardsdriving in the middle of the lane you chooseon highway roads.
Note:The gap setting for adaptive cruisecontrol with lane centering, operates in thesame way as normal adaptive cruise control.
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