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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
.Ride Control Systems
.Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
.Cruise Control
.Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.Wiper/Washer Systems
.Doors and Windows
.Seat Belts
.Airbag Systems
.Propulsion
.Tire Pressure
.Battery
.Steering
Propulsion Power Messages
REDUCED ACCELERATION DRIVE
WITH CARE
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. Anytime this
message stays on, or displays repeatedly,
the vehicle should be taken to your dealer
for service as soon as possible.
This message can be displayed when the
high voltage battery charge level is low. This
is normal behavior as the vehicle is limiting
power due to reduced battery capability. Under certain operating conditions
propulsion will be disabled. Try restarting
after the vehicle has been off for
two minutes.
PROPULSION POWER REDUCED DUE TO
TEMPERATURE
This message displays when the vehicle is
on, the battery temperature is low, and
when the vehicle’s performance is limited.
The duration of the limited vehicle
performance depends, in part, on the high
voltage battery charge level. If the high
voltage battery charge level is relatively
high, as the vehicle is driven, the battery
temperature will increase, and the vehicle
will return to normal operation. If the high
voltage battery charge level is relatively low
the vehicle will not return to normal
operation until charged.
Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully
charged, to keep the high voltage battery
temperature ready for the next drive. This is
important when outside temperatures are
extremely hot or cold.

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started with a Teen Driver key, the DIC
displays a message that the top speed is
limited.
On certain vehicles, when the Speed Limiter
is turned ON, the vehicle’s maximum
acceleration will be limited. The DIC will
display a message that the acceleration is
limited.
Teen Driver Speed Warning :Displays a
warning in the DIC when exceeding a
selectable speed. Turn the speed warning on
or off and choose the desired speed warning
level. The speed warning does not limit the
speed of the vehicle. On some infotainment
systems, touch Set Teen Driver Speed
Warning to set the warning speed.
Set Teen Driver Speed Warning : Choose the
desired speed warning level. The speed
warning does not limit the speed of the
vehicle.
SiriusXM Explicit Content Filter : Allows the
SiriusXM Explicit Content Filter to be turned
ON or OFF. When ON, the teen driver will
not be able to listen to SiriusXM stations
that contain explicit content, and the Explicit
Content Filter selection in the Audio Settings
will be unavailable for change. When Teen Driver is Active:
.If equipped, the radio will mute when the
driver seat belt, and in some vehicles the
front passenger seat belt, is not buckled.
The audio from any device paired to the
vehicle will also be muted.
.An object placed on the front passenger
seat, such as a briefcase, handbag,
grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic
device, could cause the passenger sensing
system to falsely sense an unbuckled
front passenger and mute the radio.
If this happens, remove the object from
the seat. See
Passenger Sensing System
0 65.
.Some safety systems, such as Automatic
Emergency Braking, if equipped, cannot
be turned off.
.The gap setting for Adaptive Cruise
Control and alert timing for Forward
Collision Alert, if equipped, cannot be
changed.
.When trying to change a safety feature
that is not configurable in Teen Driver,
the feature may be grayed out or
removed from the infotainment menu,
or the DIC will display a message
indicating that Teen Driver is active and
the action is not available.
.Super Cruise or Ultra Cruise, if equipped,
is not available.
.Do not tow a trailer if equipped with
Automatic Emergency Braking.
Report Card
The vehicle owner must secure the driver’s
consent to record certain vehicle data when
the vehicle is driven with a registered Teen
Driver key. There is one Report Card per
vehicle. Data is only recorded when a
registered Teen Driver key is used to
operate the vehicle.
The Report Card data is collected from the
time Teen Driver is activated or the last
time the Report Card was reset. The
following items may be recorded:
.Distance Driven –the total distance
driven.
.Maximum Speed –the maximum vehicle
speed detected.
.Overspeed Warnings –the number of
times the speed warning setting was
exceeded.
.Wide Open Throttle –the number of
times the accelerator pedal was pressed
nearly all the way down.

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Driving and Operating
Driving Information
Driving for Better Energy Efficiency . . . . 181
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Impaired Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Truck-Camper Loading Information . . . . . 197
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Power Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Electric Drive Unit
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
One-Pedal Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Drive Systems
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Brakes
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . 204
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic StabilityControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Four-Wheel Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Air Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Speed Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) . . . . 217
Super Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Surround Vision System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Automatic Parking Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . 255
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) . . . . . . 258
Rear Pedestrian Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . 261
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . 268
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Blind Zone Steering Assist (BZSA) . . . . . . 271
Traffic Sign Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Driver Attention Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Surround Vision Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Charging
When to Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Plug-In Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Delayed Charging Override . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Charging Status Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Charge Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Utility Interruption of Charging . . . . . . . 293
Electrical Requirements for Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293

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Trailer Towing
General Towing Information . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Driving Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Trailering App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Auxiliary Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Driving Information
Driving for Better Energy
Efficiency
Use the following tips to help maximize
energy efficiency and driving range.
The Energy Usage card available on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) estimates
the influence of the main factors impacting
vehicle range. It displays how energy is
being used for the current drive
as percentages of overall vehicle energy use.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0129 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 130 and
Vehicle Status 0132.
Acceleration/Braking/Coasting
Avoid rapid accelerations and decelerations.
Driving range is maximized at 89 km/h
(55 mph) and less.
Use cruise control when appropriate.
Using the steering wheel paddle during
deceleration recovers more energy. See
Regenerative Braking 0206. Terrain and Vehicle Speed
Plan ahead for decelerations and coast
whenever possible. Do not rush to traffic
signals. Do not shift to N (Neutral) to coast.
Higher speeds and grade changes use more
energy and can significantly reduce driving
range.
Climate Setting
Using the heat and air conditioning systems
decreases the energy available for electric
driving.
Optimal energy efficiency is achieved when
the heat, air conditioning, and fan are
turned off.
Use the heated seat features instead of
climate control system. Heating the seat
uses less energy than heating and cooling
the interior.
Use remote start to heat or cool the interior
when the vehicle is plugged in to maximize
the driving range by using electricity from
the electrical outlet.
In hot weather, avoid parking in direct
sunlight or use sunshades inside the vehicle.

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{Warning
Wet brakes can cause crashes. They
might not work as well in a quick stop
and could cause pulling to one side. You
could lose control of the vehicle.
After driving through a large puddle of
water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply
the brake pedal until the brakes work
normally.
Flowing or rushing water creates strong
forces. Driving through flowing water
could cause the vehicle to be carried
away. If this happens, you and other
vehicle occupants could drown. Do not
ignore police warnings and be very
cautious about trying to drive through
flowing water.
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build
up under the vehicle's tires so they actually
ride on the water. This can happen when
the road is wet and you are driving fast.
When the vehicle is hydroplaning, it has
little or no contact with the road.There is no hard and fast rule about
hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow
down when the road is wet.
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet weather
driving tips include:
.Allow extra following distance.
.Pass with caution.
.Keep windshield wiping equipment in
good shape, and keep the windshield
washer fluid reservoir filled.
.Ensure the tires are maintained and have
proper tread depth. See
Tires0344.
.Turn off any cruise control, if equipped.
See Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced)
0 217 or
Super Cruise 0227.
.Turn off One-Pedal Driving mode. See
One-Pedal Driving 0203.
.Turn on the Traction Control System (TCS)
and the Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0207.
Hill and Mountain Roads
{Warning
Do not charge your vehicle’s battery
above an 80% charge if you are going to
drive down long, steep grades such as
mountain passes. This provides room in
the battery for regenerative braking to
supplement your conventional brakes
during the descent. This is especially
important when towing a trailer, which
puts additional stress on your vehicle’s
braking system.
If the battery becomes full, regenerative
braking will be limited or unavailable. The
brakes will have to do all the work of
slowing down the vehicle and could
become too hot. Hot brakes may not be
able to slow the vehicle enough to
maintain speed and control. To help avoid
the risk of a crash, limit the battery’s
charge and, if you experience brake fade
or receive a brake warning, stop the
vehicle and allow the brakes to cool.
See “Charge Now” underCharging 0123
for information on setting charge limits.

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Driving on steep hills or through mountains
is different than driving on flat or rolling
terrain. Be sure to:
.Use regenerative braking to help slow the
vehicle or maintain speed by keeping the
vehicle in gear and limiting the initial
battery charge to 80% or less. See
Regenerative Braking0206.
.When braking is necessary, use frequent,
light taps of the brake pedal. This
maximizes regenerative braking and
minimizes the load on the vehicle brake
system.
.Keep the vehicle serviced and in good
shape.
.Check all fluid levels, brakes, tires, and
cooling system.
.Drive at speeds that keep the vehicle in
its own lane. Do not swing wide or cross
the center line.
.Be alert on top of hills; something could
be in your lane (e.g., stalled car, crash).
.Pay attention to special road signs (e.g.,
falling rocks area, winding roads, long
grades, passing or no-passing zones) and
take appropriate action.
Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Caution
To avoid damage to the wheels and
brake components, always clear snow and
ice from inside the wheels and
underneath the vehicle before driving.
Snow or ice between the tires and the road
creates less traction or grip, so drive
carefully. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C
(32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall.
Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain
until roads can be treated.
For Slippery Road Driving:
.Turn off cruise control.
.If enabled, turn off One-Pedal Driving. See
One-Pedal Driving 0203.
.If turned off, turn on the Traction Control
System (TCS) and Electronic Stability
Control (ESC). See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0207.
.Select the Snow/Ice driver mode. See
Driver Mode Control 0209.
.Accelerate gently. Accelerating too quickly
causes the wheels to spin and makes the
surface under the tires slick.
.Allow greater following distance and
watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can
occur on otherwise clear roads in shaded
areas. The surface of a curve or an
overpass can remain icy when the
surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden
steering maneuvers and braking while
on ice.
.The Antilock Brake System (ABS) improves
vehicle stability during hard stops, but
the brakes should be applied sooner than
when on dry pavement. See Antilock
Brake System (ABS) 0204.
.Avoid using the Regen on Demand
paddle. See Regenerative Braking 0206.
Blizzard Conditions
If you become stranded or cannot continue
driving due to winter storm conditions, stop
the vehicle in a safe place and signal for
help. If possible, use Roadside Assistance
Program 0399. Stay with the vehicle unless
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When shifting to P (Park) on a hill, use the
brakes to hold the vehicle then shift to
P (Park).
L :This position provides additional coast
braking for driving downhill, towing a trailer,
or hauling a heavy load.
To use this feature:
1. Ensure the vehicle is in D (Drive).
2. From the center position, move the shift lever rearward toward you and
then down.
After releasing the shift lever, it will
return to the center position
To exit L (Low) and shift into D (Drive) or
N (Neutral): At any speed, shift to D (Drive)
or N (Neutral).
To exit L (Low) and shift into P (Park) or
R (Reverse): 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
Cruise control can be used while the vehicle
is in L (Low) Mode.One-Pedal Driving
One-Pedal Driving allows the use of the
accelerator pedal to control the deceleration
of the vehicle to a complete stop.
Completely releasing the accelerator pedal
will result in aggressive deceleration.
Partially lifting off the accelerator pedal
allows the deceleration of the vehicle to be
adjusted as desired.
Use the brake pedal if emergency braking is
required.
To view and configure One-Pedal Driving,
from the infotainment display home screen,
select Controls > Drive & Park > One-Pedal
Driving.
Select Off to disable One-Pedal Driving for
traditional two-pedal driving, similar to a
gasoline vehicle.
Select On to enable One-Pedal Driving where
a moderate level of braking is applied when
the accelerator pedal is released while
driving.
Select High to enable One-Pedal Driving
where a strong level of braking is applied
when the accelerator pedal is released while
driving. When enabled, One-Pedal Driving applies in
D (Drive). The vehicle will remain in
One-Pedal Driving mode, including through
vehicle off and on power cycles, until
manually disabled by the driver. Press the
accelerator pedal to the desired speed. The
brake lamps will come on during substantial
deceleration and when the vehicle is
stopped.
If One-Pedal Driving is turned off while
stopped, the vehicle will stay stopped. Press
the brake pedal or accelerator pedal to
return to two-pedal driving.
For faster access, One-Pedal Driving can be
toggled in the Drive Mode app.
Touch
lto toggle One-Pedal Driving on or
off. When turned on, One-Pedal Driving
returns to the previously selected level. To
change the level, press the Settings link in
the pop-up box to go to the full One-Pedal
Driving selection.
When possible, One-Pedal Driving uses
regenerative braking to slow the vehicle for
energy efficiency. Friction brakes may be
used in some cases when regenerative
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{Warning
Do not charge your vehicle’s battery
above an 80% charge if you are going to
drive down long, steep grades such as
mountain passes. This provides room in
the battery for regenerative braking to
supplement your conventional brakes
during the descent. This is especially
important when towing a trailer, which
puts additional stress on your vehicle’s
braking system.
See“Charge Now” underCharging 0123
for information on setting charge limits.
See Hill and Mountain Roads 0190 for
important information about driving on
grades.
The brake system uses regenerative braking,
conventional hydraulic braking, or a
combination of both as appropriate.
Regen on Demand
If equipped, Regen on Demand allows
increased deceleration by pressing and
holding the steering wheel paddle. It works
in D (Drive) and L (Low). The accelerator
pedal can be used to manage deceleration
while using Regen on Demand. See
One-Pedal Driving 0203.
If the vehicle is brought to a complete stop
while the Regen on Demand paddle is held,
the vehicle will not creep forward when the
paddle is released. The accelerator pedal
must be pressed to move the vehicle
forward.
If the vehicle is on a steep grade, the brake
pedal must be used to hold the vehicle. When available regenerative braking power
is limited, the hydraulic brakes may be
applied to make up the difference.
Cruise control will turn off and the brake
lamps may come on when this feature is
activated.
Avoid using Regen on Demand under
slippery road conditions. Use the brake
pedal as the primary braking device.
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control
System Operation
The vehicle has a Traction Control System
(TCS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
These systems help limit wheel spin and
assist the driver in maintaining control,
especially on slippery road conditions.
TCS activates if it senses any of the drive
wheels are spinning or beginning to lose
traction. When this happens, TCS applies the
brakes to the spinning wheels and reduces
vehicle power to limit wheel spin.