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6 Introduction
1.Air Vents 0149.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0120.
IntelliBeam System Button (If Equipped).
See Exterior Lamp Controls 0117.
3. Instrument Cluster 097.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Display.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 109.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 089.
5. Infotainment System. See Overview
0 125.
6. Infotainment Screen. See Overview0125.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0119.
Anti-Theft Alarm System. See Vehicle
Alarm System 028.
8. Hazard Warning Flashers 0120.
9. Climate Control Systems 0144.
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0 146.
Heated Front Seats 044. (If Equipped).
10. Power Outlets 092.
11. Wireless Charging 094 (If Equipped). 12. Auto Stop Disable Switch. See
Stop/Start
System 0165.
All-Wheel Drive Button. (If Equipped). See
All-Wheel Drive 0171.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0200 (If
Equipped).
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0174.
13. Electric Parking Brake 0172.
14. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 169.
15. USB Port 0130.
16. ENGINE START/STOP Button. (Out of View). See Ignition Positions 0162.
17. Steering Wheel Controls 0126.
18. Horn 089.
19. Steering Wheel Adjustment 089 (Out
of View).
20. Cruise Control 0176.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0177
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 089 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 193 (If Equipped). 21. Hood Release. See
Hood0216.
22. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0102.
23. Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0245.
24. Exterior Lamp Controls 0117.

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8 Introduction
1.Air Vents 0149.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0120.
IntelliBeam System Button (If Equipped).
See Exterior Lamp Controls 0117.
3. Instrument Cluster 097.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Display.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 109.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 089.
5. Infotainment System. See Overview
0 125.
6. Infotainment Screen. See Overview0125.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0119.
Anti-Theft Alarm System. See Vehicle
Alarm System 028.
8. Hazard Warning Flashers 0120.
9. Climate Control Systems 0144.
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0 146.
Heated Front Seats 044. (If Equipped).
10. Power Outlets 092.
11. Wireless Charging 094 (If Equipped). 12. Auto Stop Disable Switch. See
Stop/Start
System 0165.
All-Wheel Drive Button. (If Equipped). See
All-Wheel Drive 0171.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0200 (If
Equipped).
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0174.
13. Electric Parking Brake 0172.
14. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 169.
15. USB Port 0130.
16. ENGINE START/STOP Button. (Out of View). See Ignition Positions 0162.
17. Steering Wheel Controls 0126.
18. Horn 089.
19. Steering Wheel Adjustment 089 (Out
of View).
20. Cruise Control 0176.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0177
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 089 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 193 (If Equipped). 21. Hood Release. See
Hood0216.
22. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0102.
23. Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0245.
24. Exterior Lamp Controls 0117.

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26 Keys, Doors, and Windows
The projected logo will not work under
these conditions:
.The vehicle battery is low.
.The transmission is not in P (Park).
.Hands Free Liftgate Control is set to Off
in vehicle settings. To view available
settings for this feature, touch the
Settings icon on the infotainment home
page. Select“Vehicle”to display the list
of available options and select “Comfort
and Convenience”.
.Power liftgate is turned off.
.The vehicle remains parked for 72 hours
or more, with no remote key use or
Keyless Access operation. To re-enable,
press any button on the remote key or
open and close a vehicle door. The projected logo will not work for a single
remote key when a remote key :
.Has been left within approximately 2 m
(6 ft) of the liftgate for several minutes.
.Has been left inside the vehicle and all
vehicle doors are closed.
.Has approached the area outside of the
liftgate five times within five minutes.
If the logo is continuously on for
five minutes, then the projected logo will
not turn back on for one hour.

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Hands-Free Liftgate and Projected Logo Availability
ActionHands-Free
Liftgate Projected Logo
remote key entering projected logo
detection zone Operative On for one minute
remote key left inside projected logo
detection zone for minimum of five minutes Operative Off until remote key button press or a door is
opened and closed
remote key brought in and out of projected
logo detection zone five times or more within
five minutes Operative Off for one hour or until remote key button
press or a door is opened and closed
Vehicle remains parked for more than
72 hours Operative Off until remote key button press or a door is
opened and closed
Vehicle battery is low Non-operative Off
Transmission is not in P (Park) Non-operative Off
Power liftgate is turned off Non-operative Off
Hands-free liftgate is disabled in vehicle
settings Non-operative Off

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.Move the windshield wiper lever out of
the AUTO position to deactivate
Rainsense.
To turn the Rainsense feature on or off,
select Settings > Vehicle > Comfort and
Convenience > Rainsense Wipers > Select ON
or OFF.
Wiper Arm Assembly Protection
When using an automatic car wash, move
the windshield wiper lever to OFF. This
disables the automatic Rainsense windshield
wipers and/or manual windshield wipers.
With Rainsense, if the transmission is in
N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is very
slow, the wipers will automatically stop at
the base of the windshield.
The wiper operations return to normal when
the transmission is no longer in N (Neutral)
or the vehicle speed has increased.
Windshield Washer
e: Pull the windshield wiper lever
toward you to spray windshield washer fluid
and activate the windshield wipers. The
wipers will continue until the lever is
released or the maximum wash time is
reached. When the windshield wiper lever is
released, additional wipes may occur depending on how long the windshield
washer had been activated. See
Washer
Fluid 0230 for information on filling the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The ignition must be on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY to operate the rear window
wiper/washer.
Rear Wiper with Rainsense Shown, without
Rainsense Similar
Turn the end of the windshield wiper lever
to operate the rear window wiper/washer.
OFF : Turns the wiper off.
INT : Intermittent wipes. ON :
Slow wipes.
f:Push the windshield wiper lever
forward to spray washer fluid on the rear
window and the Rear Mirror Camera Lens.
If equipped, See Rear Camera Mirror 031.
The wipers will clear the rear window and
either stop or return to your preset speed.
For more washer cycles, press and hold the
lever.
The rear window wiper/washer will not
operate if the liftgate is open or ajar. If the
liftgate is opened while the rear wiper is on,
the wiper returns to the parked position and
stops.
Rear Wiper Arm Assembly Protection
When using an automatic car wash, move
the rear wiper control to OFF to disable the
rear wiper. In some vehicles, if the
transmission is in N (Neutral) and the
vehicle speed is very slow, the rear wiper
will automatically park.
The wiper operations return to normal when
the transmission is no longer in N (Neutral)
or the vehicle speed has increased.

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The following conditional gauges may be
displayed while in a particular driver mode:
.Engine Oil Temperature
.Engine Oil Pressure
.Voltmeter
.Transmission Temperature
Speed Information
The following options can be turned on or
off using the infotainment display. See
Settings0136.
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.
Speed Sign
Shows sign information, which comes from a
roadway database in the onboard
navigation, if equipped. The sign will show
“− −” when there is no detected speed limit
or the system is unavailable.
Speed Warning
The overspeeding area within the analog
gauge is shown red. In digital speedometer,
the digital number is shown red.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in
either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles
per hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the vehicle has
been driven, in either kilometers or miles.
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 Vehicle Status. See Vehicle
Status 0111.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).
The tachometer may vary by several
hundred rpm, during Auto Stop mode, when
the engine is shutting off and restarting.
Fuel Gauge
Metric Info Layout Shown, Other Layouts
Similar

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If a short distance must be driven with the
light on, be sure to turn off all accessories,
such as the radio and air conditioner. Find a
safe place to stop the vehicle.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)
This light is part of the vehicle’s emission
control on-board diagnostic system. If this
light is on while the engine is running, a
malfunction has been detected and the
vehicle may require service. The light should
come on to show that it is working when
the ignition is on and the engine is not
running. SeeIgnition Positions 0162.
Malfunctions are often indicated by the
system before any problem is noticeable.
Being aware of the light and seeking service
promptly when it comes on may prevent
damage.
Caution
If the vehicle is driven continually with
this light on, the emission control system
may not work as well, the fuel economy
may be lower, and the vehicle may not
run smoothly. This could lead to costly
repairs that might not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Caution
Modifications to the engine, transmission,
exhaust, intake, or fuel system, or the
use of replacement tires that do not
meet the original tire specifications, can
cause this light to come on. This could
lead to costly repairs not covered by the
vehicle warranty. This could also affect
the vehicle’s ability to pass an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test. See
Accessories and Modifications 0215.
If the light is flashing : A malfunction has
been detected that could damage the
emission control system and increase vehicle
emissions. Diagnosis and service may be
required. To help prevent damage, reduce vehicle
speed and avoid hard accelerations and
uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the
amount of cargo being hauled as soon as
possible.
If the light continues to flash, find a safe
place to park. Turn the vehicle off and wait
at least 10 seconds before restarting the
engine. If the light is still flashing, follow
the previous guidelines and see your dealer
for service as soon as possible.
If the light is on steady :
A malfunction has
been detected. Diagnosis and service may be
required.
Check the following:
.If fuel has been added to the vehicle
using the capless funnel adapter, make
sure that it has been removed. See
“Filling the Tank with a Portable Gas Can”
under Filling the Tank 0203. The
diagnostic system can detect if the
adapter has been left installed in the
vehicle, allowing fuel to evaporate into
the atmosphere. A few driving trips with
the adapter removed may turn off the
light.

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DIC Information Display Options
Select which info display to view on the DIC
through the Settings menu, or by selecting
show in cluster in the Vehicle Status on the
infotainment display. SeeSettings0136 or
Vehicle Status 0111.
DIC Information Displays
The following is the list of all possible DIC
information displays and their locations.
Some of the information displays may not
be available for your particular vehicle.
Infotainment : Displays the actively playing
audio.
Trip 1 or Trip 2 and Average Fuel
Economy : The Trip display shows the
current distance traveled, in either
kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since the trip
odometer was last reset. To reset the
current trip, touch and hold the touchscreen
display when trip odometer is displayed.
The Average Fuel Economy display shows
the approximate average liters per
100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per
gallon (mpg). This number is calculated
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 along with the trip
odometer by touching and holding the
touchscreen display when trip odometer is
displayed.
Average Speed :
Shows the average speed
of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h)
or miles per hour (mph). This average is
calculated based on the various vehicle
speeds recorded since the last reset of this
value. The average speed can be reset by
touching reset in vehicle status screen.
Battery Voltage : Shows the current battery
voltage.
Oil Life : Shows an estimate of the oil's
remaining useful life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE
99% 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 Oil
0 221. In addition to the engine oil life
system monitoring the oil life, additional
maintenance is recommended. See
Maintenance Schedule 0286. The Oil Life display must be reset after each
oil change. It will not reset itself. Do not
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, see
Engine Oil
Life System 0223.
Fuel Economy : Displays information about
current and average fuel economy.
Oil Pressure : Shows the engine oil pressure
in kPa (kilopascals) or psi (pounds per
square inch).
Engine Hours : Shows the total number of
hours the engine has run.
Coolant Temperature : Shows the
temperature of the coolant in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Transmission Fluid Temperature : Shows the
temperature of the automatic transmission
fluid in either degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Tire Pressure : Shows the approximate
pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is
displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in
pounds per square inch (psi). If the pressure
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Show in Cluster. Reset the Brake Pad Life
after replacing the brake pads. SeeBrake
Pad Life System 0231.
Oil Life : Displays an estimate of the oil's
remaining useful life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE
99% 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 Oil
0 221. In addition to the engine oil life
system monitoring the oil life, additional
maintenance is recommended. See
Maintenance Schedule 0286.
When selected, the following options may
be chosen in the dialog: Reset, and Show in
Cluster. The Oil Life must be reset after each
oil change. It will not reset itself. Do not
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, see Engine Oil
Life System 0223.
Engine Air Filter Life : Displays an estimate
of the engine air filter’s remaining useful life
and the state of the system. Engine Air
Filter Life 95% means 95% of the current air
filter life remains. Messages are displayed based on the engine air filter life and the
state of the system. When the REPLACE AT
NEXT OIL CHANGE message displays, the
engine air filter should be replaced at the
time of the next oil change. When the
REPLACE NOW message displays, the engine
air filter should be replaced as soon as
possible. The Air Filter Life display must be
reset after the engine air filter replacement.
To reset, see
Engine Air Filter Life System
0 224.
When selected, the following options may
be chosen in the dialog: Turn Off/On, Reset,
and Show in Cluster.
Gauge
Battery Voltage : Displays the current
battery voltage.
When selected, Show in Cluster may be
chosen in the dialog.
Coolant Temperature : Displays the
temperature of the coolant in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
When selected, Show in Cluster may be
chosen in the dialog. Transmission Fluid Temperature :
Displays
the temperature of the automatic
transmission fluid in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
When selected, Show in Cluster may be
chosen in the dialog.
Oil Pressure : Displays the engine oil
pressure in kPa (kilopascals) or psi (pounds
per square inch).
When selected, Show in Cluster may be
chosen in the dialog.
Oil Temperature : Displays the current oil
temperature in either degrees Celsius (°C) or
degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
When selected, Show in Cluster may be
chosen in the dialog.
Engine Hours : Displays the total number of
hours the engine has run.
When selected, Show in Cluster may be
chosen in the dialog.
Trip
Trip Information : Trip 1 or 2 displays the
current distance traveled, in either
kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since the trip
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Average Fuel Economy displays the
approximate average liters per
100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per
gallon (mpg). This number is calculated
based on the number of L/100 km (mpg)
recorded since the last time this menu item
was reset. This number reflects only the
current, approximate average fuel economy
and changes as driving conditions change.
To reset these values, touch reset on the
touchscreen display when the Trip
Information dialog is selected.
When selected, the following options may
be chosen in the dialog: Reset Trip 1, Reset
Trip 2, and Show in Cluster.
Fuel Economy :Displays average fuel
economy, the best fuel economy over the
selected distance, and a bar graph showing
instantaneous fuel economy. Values are
displayed in liters per 100 kilometers
(L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This
number reflects only the approximate fuel
economy and changes frequently as driving
conditions change. Only the best score can
be reset.
If the vehicle is equipped with an Active Fuel
Management indicator, the engine operating
mode may be shown in the bottom corner
of this display. When selected, the following options may
be chosen in the dialog: Change Distance,
Reset Best Score, and Add to Driver Display.
The distance for average fuel economy and
the best fuel economy can be changed to:
40 km (25 mi), 80 km (50 mi), and 725 km
(300 mi).
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 the thumbwheel. 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
.Brakes
.Ride Control Systems
.Advanced 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