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.After exiting the water, repeatedly and
gently apply the brakes to dry them off
and restore effectiveness.
If Something Goes Wrong
If during your off-road experience a warning
light or warning message displays on the
instrument cluster, or if the vehicle sustains
damage, stop driving as soon as it is safe to
do so. Correct the condition if possible
before continuing driving. If a warning light
or message appears, or if the condition
cannot be corrected, see your dealer. See
Vehicle Messages0135.
If the vehicle is operating with reduced
acceleration or reduced propulsion, stop
your off-road experience and drive slowly to
an accessible point for further assistance.
The vehicle should be taken to your dealer
for service as soon as possible. See
Propulsion Power Messages 0136 and
Propulsion Power is Limited Light 0115.
{Warning
A vehicle with driveline damage may roll
when shifted into P (Park). Always set
the Electric Parking Brake before
inspecting for driveline damage or when
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Warning (Continued)
securing the vehicle on a flatbed tow
truck. SeeElectric Parking Brake 0205
and
Transporting a Disabled Vehicle 0378.
After Driving Your Vehicle Off-Road
Be sure to switch out of Off-Road Mode or
Terrain Mode to return to normal driving.
See Driver Mode Control 0209.
Remove any brush or debris that has
collected on the underbody or chassis,
or under the hood. Clean the lens of the
underbody camera. These accumulations can
be a fire hazard.
The extreme conditions of off-road driving
require more frequent maintenance service.
See "Severe Conditions Requiring More
Frequent Maintenance" and "Additional
Required Services —Severe Service" on
Maintenance Schedule 0389.
After operation in mud or sand, have the
brake linings cleaned and checked. These
substances can cause glazing and uneven
braking. Check the body structure, driveline, steering,
suspension, wheels, tires, and other vehicle
systems for damage, or have these
inspections done by your dealer.
{Warning
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to
do maintenance or repairs is dangerous
without the appropriate safety equipment
and training. If a jack is provided with
the vehicle, it is designed only for
changing a flat tire. If it is used for
anything else, you or others could be
badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips
off the jack. If a jack is provided with the
vehicle, only use it for changing a
flat tire.
Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle
traction and affect your ability to stop and
accelerate. Always drive slower in these
types of driving conditions and avoid driving
through large puddles and deep-standing or
flowing water.

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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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If you stay in your vehicle while waiting,
signal for help and keep everyone in the
vehicle safe by turning on the hazard
warning flashers and tying a red cloth to an
outside mirror.
To conserve battery energy while waiting
for help, run the vehicle for only short
periods as needed to warm the vehicle and
then shut the vehicle off and partially close
the window. Moving about to keep warm
also helps. For additional tips to help
conserve battery energy in cold weather, see
Driving for Better Energy Efficiency0181.
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to
free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud,
ice, or snow. See “Rocking the Vehicle to Get
It Out” later in this section.
The Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control can often help to free a stuck
vehicle. See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0207. If TCS/ESC cannot
free the vehicle, see “Rocking the Vehicle to
Get it Out” following.
{Warning
If the vehicle’s tires spin at high speed,
they can explode, and you or others
could be injured. Spin the wheels as little
as possible and avoid going above
56 km/h (35 mph).
For information about using tire chains on
the vehicle, see Tire Chains0361.
Rocking the Vehicle to Get It Out
Turn the steering wheel left and right to
clear the area around the front wheels. Turn
the TCS off. Shift back and forth between
R (Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the
wheels as little as possible. To prevent
battery wear, wait until the wheels stop
spinning before shifting gears. Slowly
spinning the wheels in the forward and
reverse directions causes a rocking motion
that could free the vehicle. If that does not
get the vehicle out after a few tries, it
might need to be towed out using recovery
hooks if equipped.
Recovery Hooks
If equipped, there are recovery hooks at the
front of the vehicle. Use them if the vehicle
is stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow to pull
the vehicle back to the road and continue
driving.
{Warning
Never pull on recovery hooks from the
side. The hooks could break and you and
others could be injured. When using
recovery hooks, always pull the vehicle
from the front.
Caution
Never use recovery hooks to tow the
vehicle. The vehicle could be damaged,
and the repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.

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Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit1.
Locate the statement "The combined
weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s placard.
2.Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
3.Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lbs.
4.The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example,
if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs.
and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
5.Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in
Step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
See Trailer Towing 0297 for important
information on towing a trailer, towing
safety rules, and trailering tips.
If aftermarket accessories are installed on
the vehicle, for example a rooftop carrier, be
sure to add the weight of all installed
accessories to the combined weight of
luggage and cargo.Example 1
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lb)
Then subtract Accessory Weight, for
example a rooftop cargo box =
15.8 kg (35 lb)
2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg(150 lb) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lb)
3. Remaining available capacity for Cargo Weight = 301.2 kg (665 lb)

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will not move, even when you are on
fairly level ground, always set the
parking brake and press the P (Park)
button.
The vehicle will not shift into P (Park) if it is
moving too fast. Stop the vehicle and shift
into P (Park).
To shift in and out of P (Park), see Shifting
Into Park 0199 and
Shifting out of Park 0199.
R : Use this gear to back up.
If the vehicle is shifted from either
R (Reverse) to D (Drive) or L (Low),
or D (Drive) or L (Low) to R (Reverse) while
the speed is too high, the vehicle may shift
to N (Neutral). Reduce the vehicle speed and
try the shift again.
To shift into R (Reverse): 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. From the center position, move the shift lever rearward toward you, and then up.
R is illuminated in red.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the center position. To shift out of R (Reverse):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the center position.
At low vehicle speeds, R (Reverse) can be
used to rock the vehicle back and forth to
get out of snow, ice, or sand without
damaging the electric drive unit. See If the
Vehicle Is Stuck 0192.
N : In this position, the propulsion system is
inactive. If the vehicle is moving and turned
off, restart the propulsion system in
N (Neutral) only.
Caution
The vehicle is not designed to stay in
N (Neutral) for extended periods of time.
It will automatically shift into P (Park).
To shift into N (Neutral): 1. Move the shift lever rearward toward the driver.
.If the vehicle is in P (Park), apply the
brake pedal while moving the shift
lever rearward.
.The N indicator will illuminate red. 2. After releasing the shift lever, it will
return to the center position.
To shift out of N (Neutral): 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Hold the brake pedal down
3. Shift into the desired gear.
If the brake pedal is not applied, the vehicle
may remain in N (Neutral).
Car Wash Mode
This vehicle includes a Car Wash Mode that
allows the vehicle to remain in N (Neutral)
for use in automatic car washes.
Car Wash Mode is not to be used for vehicle
towing. If the vehicle needs to be towed,
see Transporting a Disabled Vehicle 0378.
Caution
The vehicle is not designed to stay in
N (Neutral) for extended periods of time.
It will automatically shift into P (Park).
Car Wash Mode (Vehicle Off) –Driver In
Vehicle
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) with the
vehicle off and occupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the car wash.

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2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift to N (Neutral).
4. Turn off the vehicle and release thebrake pedal.
5. The indicator should continue to show N. If it does not, repeat Steps 2–4.
6. The vehicle is now ready for the car wash.
Car Wash Mode (Vehicle Off) –Driver Out of
Vehicle
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) with the
vehicle off and unoccupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Open the door.
4. Shift to N (Neutral).
5. Turn off the vehicle and release the brake pedal.
6. The indicator should continue to show N. If it does not, repeat Steps 2–5.
7. Exit the vehicle and close the door. The vehicle is now ready for the car wash.
8. The vehicle may automatically shift into P (Park) upon reentry. Car Wash Mode (Vehicle On)
–Driver In
Vehicle
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) with the
vehicle on and occupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift to N (Neutral).
4. Release the brake pedal. The vehicle is now ready for the car wash.
Car Wash Mode (Vehicle On) –Driver Out of
Vehicle
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) with the
vehicle on and unoccupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Open the door.
4. Shift to N (Neutral), then release the brake pedal.
5. The indicator should continue to show N. If it does not, repeat Steps 2–4.
6. Exit the vehicle and close the door. The vehicle is now ready for the car wash.
7. The vehicle may automatically shift into P (Park) upon reentry. D :
This position is for normal driving.
If more power is needed for passing, press
the accelerator pedal down.
To shift into D (Drive):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. From the center position, move the shift lever rearward toward you and
then down.
.If the vehicle is in P (Park), press the
brake pedal while moving the shift
lever.
.D will illuminate red.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the center position.
To shift out of D (Drive): 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
Caution
Spinning the tires excessively may
damage the electric drive unit. The repair
will not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin
the tires.
When stopping on a steep hill, use the
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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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used to hold the vehicle after coming to a
stop, and a noise may be noticed when the
brakes apply.
When driving on slippery roads, it is
recommended to turn off One-Pedal Driving
for maximum vehicle stability. SeeWinter
Driving 0191.
One-Pedal Driving is a useful feature when
towing a trailer, however, using the brake
pedal may be required to slow down and
hold the vehicle with large loads or steep
hills. Trailer brakes are only activated with
the brake pedal but trailer brake lights will
be functional during substantial deceleration
or when the vehicle is stopped. See Trailer
Towing 0297.
While using One-Pedal Driving, the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB) may apply in some
circumstances. This can occur when:
.The driver exits the vehicle.
.The vehicle has remained stationary for
five minutes.
To resume driving, press the accelerator
pedal, and the EPB will automatically
disengage.
Drive Systems
Four-Wheel Drive
This vehicle is equipped with advanced
electric four-wheel drive (e4WD). The e4WD
system delivers power to all four wheels,
and the system adjusts automatically to the
driving conditions. The e4WD system
continuously varies the drive power to the
front and rear wheels to maximize driving
efficiency and improve driving dynamics.
Your vehicle has exceptional driving
capability, but care must always be taken to
adjust driving style to the traffic and road
conditions.
Torque Vectoring
If equipped, the torque vectoring feature of
e4WD enhances vehicle performance by
focusing the vehicle torque to the optimal
wheel(s).
The vehicle e4WD settings may be
customized for the driver mode selected. See
Driver Mode Control 0209 for more
information.
Brakes
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) helps
prevent a braking skid and maintain steering
while braking hard.
If there is a problem with ABS, this warning
light stays on. See Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light 0116.
ABS does not change the time needed to
get a foot on the brake pedal and does not
always decrease stopping distance. If you
get too close to the vehicle ahead, there will
not be enough time to apply the brakes if
that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always
leave enough room ahead to stop, even
with ABS.
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake
pedal down firmly. Hearing and feeling ABS
operate is normal.