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Sunshade close. Press and releaseto close the sunshade.D
Moonroof close. Press and releaseto close the moonroof from eitherthe open or vent positions.
E
Note:Sunshade open and close controlsmay also be located on the rear seatarmrest bezel.
Bounce-Back
The moonroof automatically reverses somedistance if an obstacle is detected whileclosing.
To override this feature, press and hold themoonroof close control within two secondsafter the roof comes to a stop following abounce-back reversal.
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GAUGES
Audio Status Bar.A
Speedometer.B
Time and Temperature Status Bar.C
Right Information Group.D
Fuel Gauge.E
Left Information Group.F
Audio Status Bar
Displays information related to the currentaudio source.
Time and Temperature Status Bar
Displays time, temperature and navigationrelated information.
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Left/Right Information Group
Information that appears in the left and rightinformation group varies depending oncurrent gauge, on-demand and HUD (ifequipped) settings. See GeneralInformation (page 115).
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates about how muchfuel is in the fuel tank.
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump symbolindicates on which side of your vehicle thefuel filler door is located.
Note:The fuel gauge may vary slightly whenyour vehicle is moving or on a slope.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel level reminder displays andsounds when the distance to empty reaches75 mi (120 km) for MyKey, and at 50 mi(80 km), 25 mi (40 km), 10 mi (20 km) and0 mi (0 km) for all vehicle keys.
Note:The low fuel reminder can appear atdifferent fuel gauge positions depending onfuel economy conditions. This variation isnormal.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicatorsalert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious. Some lamps illuminatewhen you start your vehicle to make surethey work. If any lamps remain on afterstarting your vehicle, refer to the respectivesystem warning lamp for further information.
Note:Some warning indicators appear inthe information display and function thesame as a warning lamp, but do not displaywhen you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped)
The speed control system indicatorlight changes color to indicatewhat mode the system is in: SeeUsing Adaptive Cruise Control (page 238).
On (white light): Illuminates when theadaptive cruise control system is turned on.Turns off when the speed control system isturned off.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates when theadaptive cruise control system is engaged.Turns off when the speed control system isdisengaged.
Adaptive Steering (If Equipped)
The adaptive steering systemindicator illuminates if the systemdetects a fault during thecontinuous diagnostic checks.
Adaptive Steering Initialization (yellow,flashing): The adaptive steering systemdetects a difference between steering wheelangle and the desired road wheel angle. Thesteering wheel adjusts itself to correct thisdifference. This adjustment is part of normalsystem operation.
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Adaptive Steering Off (yellow, solid): Theadaptive steering system is off. It is possiblethat the steering wheel may not be straightwhen you drive straight ahead. If thismessage persists, see an authorized dealer.
Adaptive Steering Loss (red, solid): Theadaptive steering system integrity cannot beverified. Do not drive the vehicle and contactan authorized dealer immediately. SeeSteering (page 259).
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. You continue to havethe normal braking system (without ABS)unless the brake system warning lamp is alsoilluminated. Have the system checked byyour authorized dealer.
Autohold Active
Illuminates when the system holdsyour vehicle stationary.
Autohold Unavailable
Illuminates when the system is on,but unavailable to hold yourvehicle stationary.
Battery
It illuminates when you switch theignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine isrunning this indicates a malfunction. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switch thisfeature off or in conjunction with amessage. See Blind SpotInformation System (page 253).
Brake System
It illuminates when you engage theparking brake with the ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, checkthat the parking brake is not engaged. If theparking brake is not engaged, this indicateslow brake fluid level or a brake systemmalfunction. Have the system checkedimmediately by your authorized dealer.
WARNING: Driving your vehicle withthe warning lamp on is dangerous. Asignificant decrease in braking performancemay occur. It may take you longer to stopyour vehicle. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible. Driving extended distanceswith the parking brake engaged can causebrake failure and the risk of personal injury.
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Illuminates when you switch thisfeature on.
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Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard warningflasher is turned on. If theindicators stay on or flash faster, check for aburned out bulb. See Changing a Bulb(page 329).
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is onand any door is not completelyclosed.
Also displays when there is a lack of batterypower to the electronic door system. If thisdisplays with all doors closed, have yourvehicle serviced by an authorized dealerimmediately.
Electric Park Brake
Illuminates or flashes when theelectric parking brake has amalfunction. See Electric ParkingBrake (page 210).
Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the enginecoolant temperature is high. Stopthe vehicle as soon as possible,switch off the engine and let cool. SeeEngine Coolant Check (page 319).
Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the enginerunning or when you are driving,this indicates a malfunction. Stopyour vehicle as soon as it is safe to do soand switch the engine off. Check the engineoil level.
See Engine Oil Check (page 317).
Note:Do not resume your journey if itilluminates despite the level being correct.Have the system checked by your authorizeddealer immediately.
Fasten Seatbelt
Illuminates and a chime sounds toremind you to fasten your seatbelt.See Seatbelt Reminder (page 42).
Front Airbag
If it fails to illuminate when youstart your vehicle, continues toflash or remains on, it indicates amalfunction. Have the system checked byyour authorized dealer.
Head Up Display (If Equipped)
A red beam of lights illuminates onthe windshield in certain instanceswhen using adaptive cruise controlor the collision warning system. It alsoilluminates momentarily when you start yourvehicle to make sure the display works.
High Beam
Illuminates when you switch thehigh beam headlamps on. It flasheswhen you use the headlampflasher.
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Hood Ajar
Displays when the ignition is onand the hood is not completelyclosed.
Low Fuel Level
Illuminates when the fuel level islow or the fuel tank is nearlyempty. Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
It illuminates if the tire pressure inone or more tires is below thecorrect tire pressure.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page359).
Low Beam Malfunction Warning Lamp
(If Equipped)
It illuminates when there is amalfunction with the low beamheadlamp bulb.
Low Washer Fluid
Illuminates when the windshieldwasher fluid is low.
Parking Lamps
Illuminates when you switch theparking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault
Illuminates when a powertrain oran AWD fault has been detected. Contact an authorized dealer.
Service Engine Soon
If it illuminates when the engine isrunning this indicates amalfunction. The On BoardDiagnostics system has detected amalfunction of the vehicle emission controlsystem.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring. Increased exhaust gas temperatures coulddamage the catalytic converter or othervehicle components. Drive in a moderatefashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicleimmediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignitionon prior to engine start to check the bulb andto indicate whether your vehicle is ready forInspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine iscranked and automatically turns off if nomalfunctions are present. However, if after15 seconds it flashes eight times, thisindicates that your vehicle is not ready forInspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.See Emission Law (page 190).
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Stability Control
It flashes when the system isactive. If it remains illuminated ordoes not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, this indicates amalfunction. During a malfunction the systemswitches off. Have the system checked byyour authorized dealer immediately. SeeUsing Stability Control (page 218).
Stability Control Off
It illuminates when you switch thesystem off. It goes out when youswitch the system back on or whenyou switch the ignition off.
See Using Stability Control (page 218).
Trunk Ajar
Displays when the ignition is onand the trunk is not completelyclosed.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door andyou have left the key in the ignition.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit yourvehicle with the intelligent access key, afterthe last door is closed and your keylessvehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle isstill on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from theignition and open the driver's door and youhave left the headlamps or parking lampson.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking brakeon and drive your vehicle. If the warningchime remains on after you have releasedthe parking brake, have the system checkedby an authorized dealer immediately.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend that youuse extreme caution when using any devicethat may take your focus off the road. Yourprimary responsibility is the safe operationof your vehicle. We recommend against theuse of any hand-held device while drivingand encourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure you areaware of all applicable local laws that mayaffect the use of electronic devices whiledriving.
You can control various systems on yourvehicle using the quick action menu (QAM)buttons on the right-hand side of the steeringwheel. The information display provides thecorresponding information.
Note:Some options may appear slightlydifferent or not at all if the items are optional.
Note:Some MyKey menu options onlyappear if MyKey is enabled and at least oneMyKey is programmed.
Note:Speedometer, driving aid information,and distance to empty information (ifenabled) moves to the left information groupwhen a menu is opened.
This icon gives you the ability toswitch a feature on or off. A checkin the box indicates the feature isenabled, and unchecked indicates thefeature is disabled.
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Information Display ControlsBack button.A
Toggle up.B
OK button.C
Toggle down.D
Phone button.E
Audio button.F
Navigation button (If Equipped).G
Settings button.H
Display button.I
Note:The HUD button replaces the DISPbutton on vehicles that have a head updisplay (HUD). See Head Up Display (page142).
•Press the QAM button to enter the menu.
•Toggle (B) and (D) to scroll through andhighlight the options within a menu.
•Press (C) to enter a sub-menu.
•Press (A) to exit a menu.
•Press the open menu's QAM button atany time to close the menu (escapebutton).
•Press (C) to choose and confirm settingsor messages.
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Settings
Settings
See Display OptionsInfo/Trip/Fuel
Gauges
Traction Control
Select Your SettingHandling in DDrive Control
Handling in S
Performance inS
BlindspotDriver Assistance
Cross Traffic Alert
Select Your SettingCruise Control
Driver Alert
Select Your SettingModeLane KeepingSystemIntensity
Alert SensitivityPre-Collision
Active Braking
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