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Hood Open Warning Light
Úpage 109
Oil Pressure Warning Light
Úpage 109
Oil Temperature Warning Light
Úpage 110
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
Úpage 110
Tailgate Open Warning Light
Úpage 110
Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light
Úpage 110
Transmission Temperature Warning Light
Úpage 110
Vehicle Security Warning Light
Úpage 110
Red Warning Lights
Yellow Warning Lights
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Fault Warning Light
Úpage 110
Air Suspension Fault Warning Light
Úpage 110
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
Úpage 110
Cruise Control Fault Warning Light
Úpage 112
Electric Park Brake Warning Light
Úpage 111
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light
Úpage 111
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Warning Light
Úpage 111
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)
Úpage 111

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94GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
D
ESCRIPTIONS — GASOLINE

1. Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per
minute (RPM x 1000).
2. Voltmeter When the vehicle is in the RUN state, the gauge
indicates the electrical system voltage. The
pointer should stay within the normal range if the
battery is charged. If the pointer moves to either
extreme left or right and remains there during
normal driving, the electrical system should be
serviced.
NOTE:In vehicles equipped with Stop/Start, a reduced voltage
may be present during an Autostop.
3. Instrument Cluster Display
When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows the instrument cluster display messages
Úpage 98.
 The display always shows one of the main menu
items after ignition on. 4. Oil Pressure Gauge
The pointer should always indicate the oil pres -
sure when the engine is running. A continuous
high or low reading under normal driving condi -
tions may indicate a lubrication system malfunc -
tion. Immediate service should be obtained from
an authorized dealer.
NOTE:In vehicles equipped with Stop/Start, an oil pressure indi -
cation of zero is normal during an Autostop.
5. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
6. Temperature Gauge The pointer shows engine coolant temperature.
The pointer positioned within the normal range
indicates that the engine cooling system is oper -
ating satisfactorily.
 The pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera -
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain
grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be
allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal
operating range. 7. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank
when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
 The fuel pump symbol points to the
side of the vehicle where the fuel door
is located.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others
could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if
your vehicle overheats
Úpage 350.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,” pull
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into
the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H,”
turn the engine off immediately and call an authorized
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For Screen Setup:
OK button allows user to enter menu and submenus.
 Within each submenu layer, the left and Right
arrow buttons will allow the user to select the item of
interest.
 Pushing the OK button makes the selection and a
confirmation screen will appear (returning the user to
the first page of the submenu).
 Pushing the up arrow button will exit each submenu
layer and return to the main menu.
Custom Tile Configuration — If Equipped
To customize the instrument cluster further, you are able
to select up to five tiles to display information based on
your needs.
 Press the MENU button for the Home Screen display
 Navigate Left or Right to highlight desired tile
 Press OK to select the tile and navigate to the selected
submenu and press OK again to add your selection to
your tile view
 If equipped, the main menu options of the home
screen are Driver Info, Vehicle Info, Navigation, Audio,
and Off Road

Custom Tile Screen Example

You can customize your Instrument Cluster Display with up
to five tiles that may consist of the following:
NOTE:These options may vary based on your vehicle trim level.
Navigation
 Route Set / Route Not Set
 Trip A / Trip B
 Vehicle Info
 Coolant Temp
 Trans Temp
 Oil Temp
 Oil Pressure
 Battery Voltage 
Oil Life
 Tire Pressure
 Fuel Economy
 Air Suspension
 Driver Info
 Driver Assist
 Audio
 Audio Info
 Off Road
 Selec-Terrain / Air Suspension Status
 Steering Angle
 Pitch
 Roll
 Trailer Tow
 Trailer Trip
 Trailer Brake
 Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor

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LaneSense — If Equipped
The instrument cluster display displays the current
LaneSense system settings. The information displayed
depends on LaneSense system status and the conditions
that need to be met
Úpage 116.
Vehicle Info
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the Vehicle Info menu icon is displayed in the instrument
cluster display. Push and release the left or right
arrow button to scroll through the information submenus
and push and release the OK button to select or reset the
resettable submenus.
BASE AND MIDLINE CLUSTER
 Tire Pressure Monitor System
 Air Suspension — If Equipped
 Coolant Temperature — If Equipped
 Trans Temperature
 Oil Temperature
 Oil Pressure — If Equipped
 Oil Life
 Battery Voltage — If Equipped
 Gauge Summary — If Equipped
 Coolant Temp
 Trans Temp
 Oil Temp
 Oil Pressure
 Engine Hours — If Equipped
PREMIUM CLUSTER
Fuel Economy
 Average
 Current
 Range to Empty
 Gauge Summary
 Coolant Temperature — If Equipped
 Battery Voltage — If Equipped
 Trans Temperature
 Oil Summary
 Oil Temperature
 Oil Life
 Oil Pressure — If Equipped
 Tire Pressure Monitor System
 Stop/Start — If Equipped
 Air Suspension Status — If Equipped
 Engine Hours — If Equipped
Off Road – If Equipped
Push and release the up or down arrow button
until the Off Road menu icon is displayed in the instrument
cluster display. Push and release the left or right
arrow button to scroll through the information submenus. 
Vehicle Dynamics
 Front Wheel Angle: displays the graphical and
numerical value of calculated average front wheel
angle from the steering wheel orientation.
 Transfer Case Lock Status: displays “Lock”
graphic only during 4WD High, 4WD Auto, 4WD
Low status.
 Axle Lock And Sway Bar Status (If Equipped):
displays front and rear or rear only axle locker
graphic, and sway bar connection graphic with text
message (connected or disconnected).
 Pitch And Roll
 Displays the pitch and roll of the vehicle in the
graphic with the angle number on the screen.
NOTE:When vehicle speed becomes too high to display the pitch
and roll, “- -” will display in place of the numbers, and the
graphic will be grayed out. A message indicating the
necessary speed for the feature to become available will
also display.
Fuel Economy
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the Fuel Economy menu item is highlighted in the
instrument cluster display. Push and hold the OK button to
reset Average Fuel Economy.
 Current Fuel Economy
 Average Fuel Economy
 Range To Empty

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Trip Info
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the Trip menu item is highlighted in the instrument cluster
display. Push and release the right or left arrow
button to enter the submenus of Trip A and Trip B. The Trip
A or Trip B information will display the following:
 Distance
 Average Fuel Economy
 Elapsed Time
Push and hold OK button to reset all information.
Navigation — If Equipped
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the Navigation display title is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display, “Hold OK to Start Route” will display when
no active route is set. “Hold OK to Cancel Route” will
display when active route is set. Use the left or right
arrow button to zoom in or out on the display
Úpage 191.
Stop/Start — If Equipped
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the Stop/Start icon/title is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. The screen will display the Stop/Start
status.
Trailer Tow — If Equipped
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the Trailer Tow menu item is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. Push and release the right or left
arrow button to cycle through the following trailer tow
information:
 Trip (trailer specific) Distance: Push and hold the OK
button to reset the distance.
 Integrated Trailer Brake Module (ITBM):
 Braking Output
 Trailer Type
 ITBM Gain
 Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring: The Instrument
Cluster Display will display the Trailer Tire Pressure for
a connected trailer with sensors that match the active
trailer profile. When a low tire is present, the low tire
value will be displayed in red, and the affected low tire
will have a red glow. “Trailer Tire Low“ will be displayed
on the center bottom of the Instrument Cluster Display
screen.
 Trailer Light Check — If Equipped: Push and hold the OK
button to begin the Trailer Light Test sequence
Úpage 182.
Audio
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the Audio Menu icon/title is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. This menu will display the audio source
information, including the Song name, Artist name, and
audio source with an accompanying graphic.
Phone Call Status
When a call is incoming, a Phone Call Status pop-up will
display on the screen. The pop-up will remain until the
phone is answered or ignored.
NOTE:The call status will temporarily replace the previous media
source information displayed on the screen. When the
pop-up is no longer displayed, the display will return to the
last used screen.
Stored Messages
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the Messages Menu item is highlighted. This feature
shows the number of stored warning messages Example:
“Oil Change Required”. Push and release the right or
left arrow button to cycle through stored messages.
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Settings
Head Up Display (HUD) – If Equipped
NOTE:The HUD feature Settings are available at any vehicle
speed Úpage 105.
Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
Push and release the left or right arrow button
until the Settings Menu Icon/Title is highlighted in the
instrument cluster display. Push and release the OK
button to enter the submenus and follow the prompts on
the screen as needed. The Settings feature allows you to
change what information is displayed in the instrument
cluster as well as the location that information is
displayed.
NOTE:Depending on the vehicles trim level and current status,
some options may not be available. The Settings feature is
only available when the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph.
MIDLINE AND HIGHLINE CLUSTER
Current Gear
 Off
 On
Odometer
 No Decimal Point
 Decimal Point
Defaults (Restores All Settings To Default Settings)
 Cancel
 Restore
Upper Left or Right
None TimeCurrent Econ
Compass Range Trip A Distance
Outside Temp Average Econ Trip B Distance
Trailer Trip –
If Equipped Oil Pressure –
If EquippedOil Temperature
– If Equipped
Trailer Brake –
If EquippedCoolant Temp –
If EquippedBattery Voltage –
If Equipped
Transmission
Temperature –
If Equipped Oil Life –
If Equipped
Favorite Menus
Speedometer Vehicle Info Performance
Off Road Driver Assist
(show/hide) –
If EquippedFuel Economy
(show/hide)
Trip Info
(show/hide) Trailer Tow –
If Equipped
(show/hide)Audio
(show/hide)
Messages
(Stored) Settings Diagnostics
Left Side and Right Side – If Equipped
None Range To Empty Average Econ
Oil Temp Transmission
TempCoolant Temp
Oil Life Menu Icon
Upper Left or Right
Lower Left and Lower Right – If Equipped
None TimeCurrent Econ
Compass Range To Empty Trip A Distance
Outside Temp Average Econ Trip B Distance
Trailer Trip –
If Equipped Trailer Brake –
If Equipped
Oil Pressure
Coolant
Temperature Oil Temperature Battery Voltage
Transmission
Temperature Oil Life

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Electric Power Steering (EPS) Fault
Warning Light
This warning light will turn on when there's a
fault with the EPS system Úpage 141.
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning
Light
This warning light will illuminate to indicate a
problem with the ETC system. If a problem is
detected while the vehicle is running, the light
will either stay on or flash depending on the
nature of the problem. Cycle the ignition when the vehicle
is safely and completely stopped and the transmission is
placed in the PARK position. The light should turn off. If the
light remains on with the vehicle running, your vehicle will
usually be drivable; however, see an authorized dealer for
service as soon as possible.
NOTE:This light may turn on if the accelerator and brake pedals
are pressed at the same time. If the light continues to flash when the vehicle is running,
immediate service is required and you may experience
reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle, or engine
stall and your vehicle may require towing. The light will
come on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or
ACC/ON/RUN position and remain on briefly as a bulb
check. If the light does not come on during starting, have
the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light
This warning light warns of an overheated
engine condition. If the engine coolant
temperature is too high, this indicator will
illuminate and a single chime will sound. If the
temperature reaches the upper limit, a continuous chime
will sound for four minutes or until the engine is able to
cool, whichever comes first.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop
the vehicle. If the Air Conditioning (A/C) system is on, turn
it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (N) and
idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return
to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service
Úpage 327.
Hood Open Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when the hood
is ajar/open and not fully closed.
NOTE:If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a single chime.
Oil Pressure Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate, and a chime
will sound, to indicate low engine oil pressure.
If the light and chime turn on while driving,
safely stop the vehicle and turn off the engine
as soon as possible. After the vehicle is safely stopped,
restart the engine and monitor the Oil Pressure Warning
Light. If the Oil Pressure Warning Light is still illuminated,
turn the engine OFF and contact an authorized dealer for
further assistance. Do not operate the vehicle until the
cause is corrected. If the light is no longer illuminated, the
engine can be operated but it is recommended to take the
vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced assist could pose a
safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be
obtained as soon as possible.3

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OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
Care should be taken when attempting to climb steep hills
or driving diagonally across a hill or slope. If natural
obstacles force you to travel diagonally up or down a hill,
choose a mild angle and keep as little side tilt as possible.
Keep the vehicle moving and make turns slowly and
cautiously.
If you must back down a hill, back straight down using
REVERSE gear. Never back down in NEUTRAL or diagonally
across the hill.
When driving over sand, mud, and other soft terrain, shift
to low gear and drive steadily. Apply the accelerator slowly
to avoid spinning the wheels.
Do not reduce the tire pressures for this type of driving.
After Driving Off-Road
Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than
does most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is always
a good idea to check for damage. That way you can get any
problems taken care of right away and have your vehicle
ready when you need it.
Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle.
Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and
exhaust system for damage.
 Inspect the radiator for mud and debris and clean as
required. 
Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly
on the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and
suspension. Retighten them, if required, and torque to
the values specified in the Service Manual.
 Check for accumulations of plants or brush. These
things could be a fire hazard. They might hide damage
to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and
propeller shafts.
 After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or
similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake
rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected
and cleaned as soon as possible.
 If you experience unusual vibration after driving in
mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for
impacted material. Impacted material can cause a
wheel imbalance and freeing the wheels of it will
correct the situation.
CAUTION!
Always check the depth of the standing water before
driving through it. Never drive through standing
water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims
mounted on the vehicle.
 Determine the condition of the road or the path that
is under water and if there are any obstacles in the
way before driving through the standing water.
 Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through
standing water. This will minimize wave effects.
 Driving through standing water may cause damage
to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always
inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmis -
sion, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., fluid
that is milky or foamy in appearance) after driving
through standing water. Do not continue to operate
the vehicle if any fluid appears contaminated, as this
may result in further damage. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
 Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can cause
it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious internal
damage to the engine. Such damage is not covered
by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause
excessive wear or unpredictable braking. You might not
have full braking power when you need it to prevent a
collision. If you have been operating your vehicle in dirty
conditions, get your brakes checked and cleaned as
necessary.

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