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EVIC Amber Telltales
This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell-
tales. These telltales include:
•Forward Collision Warning (FCW) OFF
This telltale informs the driver that the For-
ward Collision Warning feature is Off. The
telltale is On when the front radar sensor is
blocked and requires cleaning, the ACC/FCW
sensors require service, or the ACC/FCW system is
unavailable because of a system error. For further infor-
mation, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle.” •
Low Fuel Telltale
When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal
(11.0 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until
fuel is added.
• Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator
This telltale will turn on to indicate the wind-
shield washer fluid is low.
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Malfunction
This light will turn on when a ACC is not
operating and needs service. For further infor-
mation, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle.”
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EVIC Red Telltales
This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These
telltales include:
•Door Ajar
This telltale turns on when one or more doors
are ajar. The telltale will show which doors are
ajar.
• Trunk Ajar
This light will turn on to indicate that the trunk
lid is ajar.
• Oil Pressure Warning Telltale
This telltale indicates low engine oil pressure. If
the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut
off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for
four minutes when this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not show how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
•
Charging System Telltale
This telltale shows the status of the electrical
charging system. If the telltale stays on or comes
on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-
essential electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at
idle). If the charging system telltale remains on, it means
that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the
charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See
an authorized dealer.
If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting
Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”.
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•Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale
This telltale indicates that the transmission
fluid temperature is running hot. This may
occur with severe usage, such as trailer towing.
If this telltale turns on, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEU-
TRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the light
turns off.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture Warning Telltale illuminated will eventually
cause severe transmission damage or transmission
failure.
WARNING!
If the Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale is
illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle,
in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to
boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.
• Electric Power Steering Malfunction
This telltale is on when the Electric Power
Steering is not operating and needs service.
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) — If Equipped
The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) system is enabled on
vehicles with a manual transmission, or when a vehicle
with an automatic transmission is in manual shift mode.
The GSI provides the driver with a visual indication
within the EVIC when the recommended gear shift point
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Fuel Economy
Press and release the UP or DOWN button untilFuel
Economy is highlighted. Press the SELECT button and
the next screen will display the following:
• Average Fuel Economy
• Distance To Empty (DTE)
• Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
Average Fuel Economy / ECO Fuel Saver Mode —
If Equipped
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
When Average Fuel Economy is selected, The word
RESET> (with right arrow) appears next to it. Pressing
the right arrow button will reset Average Fuel Economy
which displays 0immediately after reset. Then, the
history information will be erased, and the averaging will
continue from the last fuel average reading before the
reset. There is an ECO icon between the Compass and Outside
Temperature info at the top of the EVIC display. This icon
will appear whenever the Multi-Displacement System
(MDS) (if equipped) allows the engine to operate on four
cylinders, or if you are driving in a fuel efficient manner.Fuel Economy Display (5.7L Version Shown)
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ACC/Cruise Control — If Equipped
Press and release the UP or DOWN button untilACC(if
equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control) or Cruiseis
highlighted in the EVIC. Status of the ACC or Cruise is
displayed in the menu line also. Press and release the
SELECT (right arrow) button to display the following
information:
• If equipped with ACC, one of several messages will be
displayed giving a dynamic status update of the
feature as the driver changes feature status or follow-
ing conditions change. If ACC is active and a warning
or other feature is in the EVIC main display, the ACC
status will be displayed in place of the EVIC odometer
line.
• For vehicles with Cruise, one of several messages will
be displayed giving a dynamic status update of the
feature as the driver changes feature status or condi-
tions change. If Cruise is active and a warning or other feature is in the EVIC main display, the Cruise status
will be displayed in place of the EVIC odometer line.
Press and release the BACK button to return to the main
menu.
Vehicle Speed
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Vehicle
Speed is highlighted in the EVIC. Press the SELECT
button to view a digital display of the current speed
in mph or km/h. Pressing the SELECT button a second
time will toggle the unit of measure between mph
or km/h. Press the BACK button to return to the main
menu.
NOTE: Changing the unit of measure in the Vehicle
Speed menu will not change the unit of measure in the
EVIC.
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Trip Info
Press and release the UP or DOWN button untilTrip
Info is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the
SELECT button to display the following three trip fea-
tures in the next screen:
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Elapsed Time
Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all the
Trip Computer functions or press the BACK button to
return to the main menu.
The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa-
tion:
Trip A
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last
reset.
Trip B
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last
reset.
Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset.
Elapsed time will increment when the ignition is in the
ON/RUN position.
Resetting A Trip Info Function
To Reset any of the three Trip Info functions, select the
function you want to reset using the UP or DOWN
buttons. Push the SELECT button until the feature dis-
plays zero.
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Tire PSI
Press and release the UP or DOWN button untilTire PSI
is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the SELECT
button and one of the following will be displayed:
• If tire pressure is OK for all tires a vehicle ICON is
displayed with tire pressure values in each corner of
the ICON.
• If one or more tires have low pressure, Tire Pressure
LOW is displayed with the vehicle ICON and the tire
pressure values in each corner of the ICON.
• If the Tire Pressure system requires service, Service
Tire Pressure System is displayed.
Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be
reset. Press and release the BACK button to return to the
main menu.
SRT
WARNING!
Measurement of vehicle statistics with the perfor-
mance pages is intended for off-highway or off-road
use only and should not be done on any public
roadways. It is recommended that these features be
used in a controlled environment and within the
limits of the law. The capabilities of the vehicle as
measured by the performance pages must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which
can jeopardize the users safety or the safety of others.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent
accidents.
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Instantaneous G-Force
When selected, this screen displays the current G-Force
(lateral and longitudinal).
Peak G-Force
When selected, this screen displays all four G-Force
values (two lateral and two longitudinal).
•When a force greater than zero is measured, the
display will update the value as it climbs. As the
G-Force falls, the peak forces will continue to display.
• Pressing and holding the SELECT button for five
seconds will clear the peak force values.
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Vehicle
Info is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the SELECT button and Coolant Temp will be displayed.
Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the
following information displays.
•
Coolant Temp
Displays the actual coolant temperature.
• Oil Temperature
Displays the actual oil temperature.
• Oil Pressure
Displays the actual oil pressure.
• Trans Temperature
Displays the actual transmission temperature.
• Engine Hours
Displays the number of hours of engine operation.
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release the preferred setting until a check-mark appears
next to the setting, showing that setting has been se-
lected.
Once the setting is complete press the “Back Arrow”
soft-key to return to the previous menu or press the “X”
soft-key to close out of the settings screen. Pressing the
“Up” or “Down” arrow soft-keys on the right side of the
screen will allow you to toggle up or down through the
available settings.
Display
After pressing the Display soft-key the following settings
will be available.
•Display Mode
When in this display you may select one of the auto
display settings. To change Mode status, touch and
release the “Day,” “Night” or “Auto” soft-key. Then
touch the back arrow soft-key. •
Display Brightness With Headlights ON
When in this display, you may select the brightness with
the headlights on. Adjust the brightness with the “+” and
“–” setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale
between the “+” and “–” soft-keys. Then touch the back
arrow soft-key.
• Display Brightness With Headlights OFF
When in this display, you may select the brightness with
the headlights off. Adjust the brightness with the “+” and
“–” setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale
between the “+” and “–” soft-keys. Then touch the back
arrow soft-key.
• Set Language
When in this display, you may select one of three
languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip
functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Touch
the “Set Language” soft-key and then touch the desired
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•Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the Blind Spot Alert feature
can be set to Off, Lights or Lights and Chime. The Blind
Spot Alert feature can be activated in “Lights” mode.
When this mode is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor
(BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual
alert in the outside mirrors. When “Lights & Chime”
mode is activated, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will
show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as an
audible alert when the turn signal is on. When “Off” is
selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is deacti-
vated. To change the Blind Spot Alert status, touch the
Off, Lights or Lights & Chime soft-key. Then touch the
arrow back soft-key. NOTE:
If your vehicle has experienced any damage in
the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is
not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned.
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor
alignment. Having a sensor that is misaligned will result
in the BSM not operating to specification.
• ParkView® Backup Camera — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear
Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen
image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever
the shift lever is put into REVERSE. The image will be
displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a
caution note to “check entire surroundings” across the
top of the screen. After five seconds, this note will
disappear. The ParkView® camera is located on the rear
of the vehicle above the rear License plate. To make your
selection, touch the ParkView® Backup Camera soft-key,
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