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Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display area
in the center of the instrument
cluster.
Use the controls to open and scroll
through the different items and
displays.1. SET/CLR : Press to set or
clear the menu item when it is
displayed.
2.
\: Turn the band to scroll
through the menu items.
3. MENU: Press to access the
cluster applications. This
button is also used to return to
or exit the last screen
displayed on the DIC. Press MENU to access the cluster
applications. Use
\to scroll
through the list of available
applications. Not all applications will
be available on all vehicles.
. Info app. This is where you can
view the selected Driver
Information Center (DIC)
displays. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0110.
. Navigation
. Options
Navigation
Press SET/CLR to select the
Navigation app. Use
\to highlight
available options. If there is no
active route, you can resume the
last route and turn the voice
prompts on/off. If there is an active
route, press SET/CLR to cancel
route guidance or turn the voice
prompts on/off. Options
Press SET/CLR to select the
Options app. Use
\to scroll
through the items in the
Options menu.
Unit : Press SET/CLR while Unit is
displayed to enter the Units menu.
Choose U.S. or metric units by
pressing SET/CLR while the desired
item is highlighted.
Info Pages : Press SET/CLR while
Info Pages is displayed to enter the
Info Pages menu. Press SET/CLR
to edit the list of info apps
displayed. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0110.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle
speed in kilometers per hour (km/h)
and miles per hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven, in either
kilometers or miles.
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Trip Odometer
The trip odometer shows how far
the vehicle has been driven since
the trip odometer was last reset.
The trip odometer is accessed and
reset through the Driver Information
Center (DIC). SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) 0110.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine
speed in revolutions per
minute (rpm).
When the engine is on, the
tachometer will indicate the engine’s
revolutions per minute (rpm). The
tachometer may vary by several
hundred rpm’s, during Auto Stop
mode, when the engine is shutting
off and restarting.
Caution
If the engine is operated with the
rpm’s in the warning area at the
high end of the tachometer, the
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Caution (Continued)
vehicle could be damaged, and
the damage would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Do not
operate the engine with the rpm’s
in the warning area.
Fuel Gauge
Metric
English
When the ignition is on, the fuel
gauge indicates about how much
fuel is left in the tank.
An arrow on the fuel gauge
indicates the side of the vehicle the
fuel door is on.
When the indicator nears empty, the
low fuel light comes on. There is a
small amount of fuel left, but the fuel
tank should be filled soon.
Here are four things that some
owners ask about. None of these
show a problem with the fuel gauge:
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Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) Light
This light is green if LDW is on and
ready to operate.
This light changes to amber and
flashes to indicate that the lane
marking has been crossed without
using a turn signal in that direction.
SeeLane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 178.
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
If equipped, this indicator will
display green when a vehicle is
detected ahead.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0174.
Traction Off Light
This light comes on briefly while
starting the engine. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer. If the system is working
normally, the indicator light then
turns off.
The traction off light comes on when
the Traction Control System (TCS)
has been turned off by pressing and
releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak/ESC
button. This light and the StabiliTrak/ESC
OFF light come on when StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is
turned off.
If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not
limited. Adjust driving accordingly.
See
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0165.
StabiliTrak OFF Light
This light comes on briefly while
starting the engine. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer.
This light comes on when the
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system is turned off.
If StabiliTrak/ESC is off, the Traction
Control System (TCS) is also off.
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Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The Driver Information Center (DIC)
displays information about the
vehicle. It also displays warning
messages if a system problem is
detected. SeeVehicle Messages
0 112. All messages appear in the
DIC display in the center of the
instrument cluster.
The vehicle may also have features
that can be customized through the
controls on the radio. See Vehicle
Personalization 0113.
DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC has different displays
which can be accessed by using the
DIC buttons on the turn signal lever.
The DIC displays trip, fuel, and
vehicle system information, and
warning messages if a system
problem is detected. The bottom of the DIC display
shows the position of the shift lever
and the odometer. It may also show
the direction the vehicle is driving.
In cold weather the DIC display may
change slowly. This is normal and
will move more quickly as the
vehicle's interior temperature rises.
Use the controls to open and scroll
through the different items and
displays.
SET/CLR :
Press to set or clear the
menu item displayed.
\: Turn the band to scroll through
the items in each menu.
MENU : Press to display the Trip/
Fuel Menu and the Vehicle
Information Menu. This button is
also used to return to or exit the last
screen displayed on the DIC.
DIC Info Page Options
The info pages on the DIC can be
turned on or off through the
Options app.
1. Press MENU to access the cluster applications.
2. Use
\to scroll to the Options
menu and press SET/CLR.
3. Use
\to choose the Info
pages. Press SET/CLR to
select.
4. Select Edit List.
5. Use
\to move through the list
of possible information
displays.
6. Press SET/CLR while an item is highlighted to select or
deselect that item. When an
item is selected, a checkmark
will appear next to it.
7. To exit, scroll to Exit and select.
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DIC Menu Items
Press MENU on the turn signal
lever until the Info menu is
displayed. Use
\scroll through the
menu items. Not all items are
available on every vehicle.
. Digital Speedometer
. Trip A or B, Average Fuel
Economy
. Fuel Range
. Oil Life
. Tire Pressure
. Fuel Economy
Digital Speedometer
The speedometer shows how fast
the vehicle is moving in either
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles
per hour (mph). The speedometer
cannot be reset.
Trip A or Trip B, Average Fuel
Economy
Displays the current distance
traveled, in either kilometers (km) or
miles (mi), from the last reset for the
trip odometer. The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing and
holding the reset stem in the cluster
while the trip odometer display is
showing.
Also displays the approximate
average liters per 100 kilometers
(L/100 km) or miles per
gallon (mpg). This number is based
on the number of L/100 km (mpg)
recorded since the last time this
menu item was reset. This number
reflects only the approximate
average fuel economy that the
vehicle has right now, and will
change as driving conditions
change. The average fuel economy
can be reset by pressing SET/CLR
while the Average Fuel Economy
display is showing.
Fuel Range
This display shows the approximate
distance the vehicle can be driven
without refueling. The fuel range
estimate is based on an average of
the vehicle’
s fuel economy over
recent driving history and the
amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank. Fuel range cannot be reset. Oil Life
This display shows an estimate of
the oil's remaining useful life. If OIL
LIFE 99% REMAINING is displayed,
that means 99% of the current oil
life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low,
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will appear on the display.
The oil should be changed as soon
as possible. See
Engine Oil0192.
In addition to the Engine Oil Life
System monitoring the oil life,
additional maintenance is
recommended in the Maintenance
Schedule in this manual. See
Maintenance Schedule 0263 for
more information.
Remember, the Oil Life display must
be reset after each oil change. It will
not reset itself. Also, be careful not
to reset the Oil Life display
accidentally at any time other than
when the oil has just been changed.
It cannot be reset accurately until
the next oil change. To reset the
Engine Oil Life System, press
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SET/CLR while the Remaining Oil
Life display is active. SeeEngine
Oil Life System 0194.
Tire Pressure
The display will show a vehicle with
the approximate pressures of all
four tires. Tire pressure is displayed
in either kilopascal (kPa) or pounds
per square inch (psi). See Tire
Pressure Monitor System 0228 and
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
0 229 for more information.
Fuel Economy
The center displays the approximate
instantaneous fuel economy as a
number and bar graph. Displayed
above the bar graph is a running
average of fuel economy for the
most recently travelled selected
distance. Displayed below the bar
graph is the best average fuel
economy that has been achieved for
the selected distance. The selected
distance is displayed at the top of
the page as “last xxx mi/km”. Press SET/CLR to select the
distance or reset best value.
Hold SET/CLR to reset the best
average fuel economy. After reset,
the best value displays until the
selected distance has been
travelled. The display provides
information on how current driving
behavior affects the running
average and how well recent driving
compares to the best that has been
achieved for the selected distance.
Compass
The vehicle has a compass display
in the DIC. See
Compass092 for
more information.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC
indicate the status of the vehicle or
some action that may be needed to
correct a condition. Multiple
messages may appear one after
another.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be
acknowledged and cleared by
pressing SET/CLR. 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
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.Brakes
. Ride Control Systems
. Driver Assistance Systems
. Cruise Control
. Lighting and Bulb Replacement
. Wiper/Washer Systems
. Doors and Windows
. Seat Belts
. Airbag Systems
. Engine and Transmission
. Tire Pressure
. Battery
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
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. 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.
Under certain operating conditions,
propulsion will be disabled. Try
restarting after the vehicle has been
off for 30 seconds.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX
KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the
vehicle speed has been limited to
the speed displayed. The limited
speed is a protection for various
propulsion and vehicle systems,
such as lubrication, brakes, thermal,
suspension, Teen Driver if
equipped, or tires.
Vehicle
Personalization
Use the audio system controls to
access the personalization menus
for customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
To access the personalization
menus:
1. Touch SETTINGS on the Home Page of the infotainment
display.
2. Touch the desired feature to display a list of available
options.
3. Touch to select the desired feature setting.
4. Press BACK on the center stack or touch
Son the
infotainment display to return to
the previous menu or exit.
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Personalization Menus
The following list of features may be
available:
.Time and Date
. Rear Seat Reminder
. Language
. Valet Mode
. Radio
. Vehicle
. Bluetooth
. Apple CarPlay
. Android Auto
. Voice
. Display
. Rear Camera
. Return to Factory Settings
. Software Information
. Wi-Fi
Each menu is detailed in the
following information.
Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See
Clock 093.
Rear Seat Reminder
This allows for a chime and a
message when the rear door has
been opened before or during
operation of the vehicle.
Select Off or On.
Language
Select Language, then select from
the available language(s).
Valet Mode
To turn Valet Mode on and off, see
“Valet Mode” under“Settings” in the
infotainment manual.
Radio
To manage the radio features, see
“Radio” under“Settings” in the
infotainment manual.
Vehicle
Select and the following may be
displayed:
. Climate and Air Quality
. Collision/Detection Systems
. Comfort and Convenience
. Lighting
. Power Door Locks
. Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Climate and Air Quality
Select and the following may be
displayed:
.
Auto Fan Speed
. Auto Defog
. Auto Rear Defog
. Ionizer
Auto Fan Speed
This feature will set the auto fan
speed.
Select Low, Medium, or High.
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Auto Defog
The front defog will automatically
react to temperature and humidity
conditions that may cause fogging.
Select Off or On.
Auto Rear Defog
This allows the Auto Rear Defog to
be turned on or off. This feature will
automatically turn on the rear
window defogger when it is cold
outside.
Select Off or On.
Ionizer
This allows the Ionizer to be turned
off or on.
Select Off or On.
Collision/Detection Systems
Select and the following may be
displayed:
.Rear Cross Traffic Alert
. Side Blind Zone Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Select Off or On. See Rear Vision
Camera (RVC) 0171. Side Blind Zone Alert
Select Off or On. See
Side Blind
Zone Alert (SBZA) 0176.
Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following may be
displayed:
.
Auto Memory Recall
. Easy Exit Driver Seat
. Chime Volume
. Reverse Tilt Mirror
. Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Auto Memory Recall
This feature automatically recalls
the previously stored RKE Memory
positions when entering the vehicle.
See Memory Seats 034.
Select Off or On.
Easy Exit Driver Seat
This feature moves the seat
rearward allowing the driver more
room to exit the vehicle.
See Memory Seats 034.
Select Off or On. Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the
chime volume level.
Touch + or
−to adjust the volume.
Reverse Tilt Mirror
When on, both the driver and
passenger outside mirrors will tilt
downward when the vehicle is
shifted to R (Reverse) to improve
visibility of the ground near the rear
wheels. They will return to their
previous driving position when the
vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse)
or the engine is turned off.
Select Off or On.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
When on and the front wiper is on,
the rear wiper will automatically
activate when the vehicle is shifted
to R (Reverse).
Select Off or On.
Lighting
Select and the following may be
displayed:
. Vehicle Locator Lights
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.Exit Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights
This feature will flash the exterior
lamps when
Kon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
pressed to locate the vehicle.
Select Off or On.
Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of how
long the exterior lamps stay on
when leaving the vehicle when it is
dark outside.
Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds,
or 120 Seconds.
Power Door Locks
Select and the following may be
displayed:
. Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
. Auto Door Unlock
. Delayed Door Lock Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
When on, this feature will keep the
driver door from locking when the
door is open. If Off is selected, the
Delayed Door Lock menu will be
available.
Select Off or On.
Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which of the
doors will automatically unlock when
the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay the
locking of the doors. To override the
delay, press the power door lock
switch on the door.
Select Off or On.
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Select and the following may be
displayed:
.
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
. Remote Lock Feedback
. Remote Door Unlock .
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
. Passive Door Unlock
. Passive Door Lock
. Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps will
flash when unlocking the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter.
Select Off or Flash Lights.
Remote Lock Feedback
This allows selection of what type of
feedback is given when locking the
vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights
Only, or Horn Only.
Remote Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors
will unlock when pressing
Kon the
RKE transmitter.
When set to Driver Door, the driver
door will unlock the first time
Kis
pressed and all doors will unlock
when
Kis pressed a second time.