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OPENING AND CLOSING THE
SUN SHADE
WARNING: Do not leave children
unattended in your vehicle and do not
let them play with the sun shades.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury.
The controls are on the overhead console.
Opening the Sun Shade Press and release the switch to
activate the one-touch open
feature. To stop movement,
press the switch a second time. The sun
shade also opens when you open the
moonroof.
Note: The sun shade stops short of its fully
opened position for the comfort of rear
passengers. To fully open the sun shade,
press the switch again.
Closing the Sun Shade Press and release the switch to
activate the one-touch close
feature. To stop movement,
press the switch a second time.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
MOONROOF WARNING:
Do not leave children
unattended in your vehicle and do not
let them play with the moonroof. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury. WARNING:
When closing the
moonroof, verify that it is free of
obstruction and make sure that children
and pets are not in the proximity of the
roof opening.
The controls are on the overhead console.
Opening the Moonroof Press and release the switch to
activate the one-touch open
feature. To stop movement,
press the switch a second time.
Note: The moonroof stops short of the fully
opened position to reduce wind noise or
rumbling that may happen with the
moonroof fully open.
Press and release the switch again to fully
open the moonroof.
Closing the Moonroof Press and release the switch to
activate the one-touch close
feature, from either the open or
vent positions. To stop movement, press
the switch a second time.
VENTING THE MOONROOF WARNING:
Do not leave children
unattended in your vehicle and do not
let them play with the moonroof. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury.
The moonroof controls are on the
overhead console.
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With the moonroof in the closed
position, press and release the
switch to vent the moonroof. To
close the moonroof from the vent position,
press and release the switch again.
MOONROOF BOUNCE-BACK
WHAT IS MOONROOF BOUNCE-
BACK
The moonroof stops and reverses some
distance if it detects an obstacle when
closing.
OVERRIDING MOONROOF
BOUNCE-BACK
Press and hold the close button within two
seconds after the moonroof comes to a
stop.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OVERVIEW - VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH
SCREEN
Engine oil pressure gauge.
A
Engine coolant temperature gauge.
B
Fuel gauge.
C
Transmission fluid temperature gauge.
D
Speedometer.
E
Information display.
F
Tachometer.
G
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OVERVIEW - VEHICLES WITH: 8 INCH
SCREEN
Tachometer.
A
Engine coolant temperature gauge.
B
Configurable gauges. Oil pressure, transmission oil temperature, turbo boost,
or diesel exhaust fluid level gauges.
C
Compass.
D
Fuel gauge.
E
Ambient temperature.
F
Speedometer.
G
Distance to empty.
H
Odometer.
I
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OVERVIEW - VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH
SCREEN
Tachometer.
A
Engine coolant temperature gauge.
B
Configurable gauges. Oil pressure, transmission oil temperature, turbo boost,
vacuum/boost, battery voltage, air charge temperature, engine oil temperature
or diesel exhaust fluid level gauges.
C
Fuel gauge.
D
Speedometer.
E
Odometer.
F
Compass.
G
Ambient temperature.
H
TACHOMETER
Indicates the engine speed.
SPEEDOMETER
Indicates the vehicle speed. FUEL GAUGE
WHAT IS THE FUEL GAUGE
Indicates approximately how much fuel is
in the fuel tank.
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FUEL GAUGE LIMITATIONS
The fuel gauge may not provide an
accurate reading when your vehicle is on
an incline.
LOCATING THE FUEL FILLER
DOOR
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump
symbol indicates on which side of your
vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
WHAT IS THE LOW FUEL
REMINDER
A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the distance to empty
reaches 75 mi (120 km) to empty for
MyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi
(40 km), 12 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)
for all vehicle keys.
Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at
different fuel gauge positions depending on
fuel economy conditions. This variation is
normal.
WHAT IS DISTANCE TO EMPTY
Indicates the approximate distance your
vehicle can travel on the fuel remaining in
the tank. Changes in driving pattern can
cause the value to not only decrease but
also increase or stay constant for periods
of time.
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Indicates the engine coolant temperature.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
Indicates the engine oil pressure.
Note: This is a configurable gauge. TRANSMISSION FLUID
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Indicates the transmission fluid
temperature.
Special operating conditions can cause
higher than normal operating
temperatures. See
Special Operating
Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
(page
675).
Note: This is a configurable gauge.
TURBO BOOST GAUGE
(IF
EQUIPPED)
Indicates the amount of manifold air
pressure in the engine.
Note: This is a configurable gauge.
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID
GAUGE
(IF EQUIPPED)
Indicates the current diesel exhaust fluid
level.
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER WARNING LAMPS
Warning lamps alert you to a vehicle
condition that could become serious.
Some lamps illuminate when you start
your vehicle to make sure they work. If any
lamps remain on after starting your vehicle,
refer to the respective system warning
lamp for further information.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
WARNING LAMPS
Anti-Lock Brake System
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Your vehicle
continues to have normal braking without
the anti-lock brake system function. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Battery It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine
is running, this indicates your vehicle
requires service. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Brake System It illuminates when you apply the
parking brake and the ignition is
on. If it illuminates when your
vehicle is moving, make sure the
parking brake is released. If the
parking brake is released, this
indicates low brake fluid level or the brake
system requires service. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Note: Indicators may vary depending on
region.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Illuminates when the diesel
exhaust fluid is low,
contaminated or the system
requires service. See What Is the
Selective Catalytic Reduction System
(page
273). Door Ajar It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door is open.
Electric Parking Brake It illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake requires
service.
Engine Coolant Temperature If it illuminates, safely stop your
vehicle and switch the vehicle
off.
Fasten Seatbelt It illuminates and a tone sounds
until you fasten the seatbelts.
Hood Ajar It illuminates when the ignition
is on and the hood is not
completely closed.
Low Fuel Level It illuminates when the fuel level
is low.
Low Tire Pressure It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If illuminated,
check your tire pressure as soon
as possible. If it begins to flash at anytime,
have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Low Washer Fluid Level It illuminates when the washer
fluid is low.
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Oil Pressure
It illuminates when the engine
oil pressure is low.
Powertrain Malfunction, Reduced
Power, Electronic Throttle Control,
Check 4X4 Illuminates when the powertrain
or four-wheel drive require
service. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp It illuminates when the ignition
is on and the engine is off, this is
normal. If it illuminates when the
engine is on this indicates the emission
control system requires service. If it flashes,
have your vehicle checked immediately.
See Emission Law (page 760). See
Starting and Stopping the Engine –
Warning Lamps
(page 244).
Stop Safely Illuminates if an electrical
component requires service or a
failure that causes your vehicle
to shutdown or enter into a limited
operating mode.
Tailgate Ajar It illuminates when the ignition
is on and the tailgate is not
completely closed.
Water in Fuel It illuminates when the fuel and
water separator has a significant
quantity of water in it and
requires immediate draining. WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER INDICATORS
Indicators notify you of various features
that are active on your vehicle.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INDICATORS
Adaptive Cruise Control
See
Adaptive Cruise Control
(page 352).
Automatic High Beam See
Automatic High Beam
Control Indicators (page 154).
Automatic Regen Control Off See
Diesel Particulate Filter
Precautions (page 268).
Auto Hold Active See
Auto Hold (page 318).
Auto Hold Unavailable See
Auto Hold (page 318).
Auto-Start-Stop See
Auto-Start-Stop (page
252).
Blind Spot Monitor See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 389).
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BlueCruise
See BlueCruise (page 365).
Cruise Control See Cruise Control (page 350).
Electronic Locking Differential See
Electronic Locking
Differential (page 301).
Four-Wheel Drive See
Four-Wheel Drive (page
291).
Note: Some indicators appear different
depending on vehicle options.
Front Airbag See
Airbags (page 72).
Front Fog Lamp See
Switching the Front Fog
Lamps On and Off (page 150).
High Beam See
Using the High Beam
Headlamps (page 147). Hill Descent See Hill Descent Control
(page
330).
Lamps On See
Exterior Lighting Control
(page 147).
Ready to Drive See
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Information (page 249).
Reverse Brake Assist See
Reverse Braking Assist
(page 314).
Stability Control and Traction
Control See
Traction Control (page
319). See Stability Control
(page 321).
Turn Signal Lamps See Switching the Turn Signal
Lamps On and Off (page 149).
Tow Haul See
Towing a Trailer (page 428).
Wait to Start See
Starting a Diesel Engine
(page 238).
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INDICATORS - POLICE
RESPONDER
Active Drive Assist
See BlueCruise (page 365).
Adaptive Cruise Control See
Adaptive Cruise Control
(page 352).
Automatic High Beam See
Automatic High Beam
Control Indicators (page 154).
Automatic Regen Control Off See
Diesel Particulate Filter
(page 268).
Auto Hold Active See
Auto Hold (page 318).
Auto Hold Unavailable See
Auto Hold (page 318).
Auto-Start-Stop See
Auto-Start-Stop (page
252).
Blind Spot Monitor See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 389). Cruise Control See Cruise Control (page 350).
Electronic Locking Differential See
Electronic Locking
Differential (page 301).
Four-Wheel Drive See
Four-Wheel Drive (page
291).
Note: Some indicators appear different
depending on vehicle options.
Front Airbag See
Airbags (page 72).
Front Fog Lamp See
Switching the Front Fog
Lamps On and Off (page 150).
High Beam See
Using the High Beam
Headlamps (page 147).
Hill Descent See Hill Descent Control
(page
330).
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