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2 Introduction
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about the
vehicle, use the Index in the back of the
manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is
in the manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Danger, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle labels
and in this manual describe hazards and
what to do to avoid or reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a high
level of risk which will result in serious
injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that could
result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that could
result in property or vehicle damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a safety
symbol which means“Do not,” “Do not do
this,” or“Do not let this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that
use symbols instead of text. Symbols are
shown along with the text describing the
operation or information relating to a
specific component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M:Shown when the owner’s manual has
additional instructions or information.
*: Shown when the service manual has
additional instructions or information.
0: Shown when there is more information
on another page — “see page.” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may
be found on the vehicle and what they
mean. See the features in this manual for
information.
u:
Air Conditioning System
G:Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
9:Dispose of Used Components Properly
P:Do Not Apply High Pressure Water
[: Energy Usage and Charge Mode
Selection
_: Flame/Fire Prohibited
H: Flammable
g:First Responder
[:Forward Collision Alert
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
+:Fuses

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1.Air Vents 0143.
2. Turn and Lane-Change Signals 0110.
IntelliBeam System Button (If Equipped).
See Exterior Lamp Controls 0107.
3. Instrument Cluster 079.
Driver Information Center (DIC) 099.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 074.
5. Charging Status Feedback 0186.
Automatic Headlamp System 0109.
Indicator Light and Solar Sensor (ILSS).
See “Sensors” underAutomatic Climate
Control System 0140.
6. Infotainment System. See AM-FM Radio
0 117.
Heated Front Seats 029 (If Equipped).
7. Automatic Climate Control System 0140.
8. Storage Compartments 069.
9. Shift Lever. See Electric Drive Unit0160.
10. Electric Parking Brake 0164.
11. Power Outlets 076.
12. Hazard Warning Flashers 0110.
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0166.
Driver Selected Operating Modes 0159.
13. Power Button 0156. 14.
Steering Wheel Controls 072 (If
Equipped).
15. Horn 073.
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment 072 (Out
of View).
17. Steering Wheel Controls 072 (If
Equipped).
18. Regen on Demand (Out of View). See Regenerative Braking 0165.
19. Cruise Control 0167.
Heated Steering Wheel 073 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 174 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0179 (If
Equipped).
20. Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0214.
21. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeService Vehicle Soon Light 085.
22. Exterior Lamp Controls 0107.
23. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0110.

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Instruments and Controls 71
Instruments and Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Pedestrian Safety Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Battery Gauge (High Voltage) . . . . . . . . . . 82
Driver Efficiency Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Power Indicator Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . 84
Charging System Light (12-Volt Battery) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Service Vehicle Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . 86
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Sport Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Vehicle Ready Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Information Displays
Power Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Programmable Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Energy Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Charging Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . 99
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Propulsion Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on
the passenger airbag status indicator, it
means that the passenger sensing system
has turned off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag and knee airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there are no
lights at all, there may be a problem with
the lights or the passenger sensing system.
See your dealer for service.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever comes
on and stays on, it means that
something may be wrong with the airbag
system. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have the vehicle serviced right
away. SeeAirbag Readiness Light 084
for more information, including important
safety information.
Charging System Light (12-Volt
Battery)
The charging system light comes on briefly
when the vehicle is started, as a check to
show the light is working.
If the light stays on, or comes on while
driving, there could be a problem with the
electrical charging system. Have it checked
by your dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the 12-volt battery.
If a short distance must be driven with the
light on, be sure to turn off all accessories,
such as the radio.
Service Vehicle Soon Light
This light comes on if a condition exists that
may require the vehicle to be taken in for
service.
If the light comes on, take the vehicle to
your dealer for service as soon as possible.
Brake System Warning Light
MetricEnglish
This light should come on briefly when the
vehicle is turned on. If it does not come on
then, have it fixed so it will be ready to
warn you if there is a problem.
If the light comes on and stays on at start
up, there is a brake problem. Have the brake
system inspected right away.
If the light comes on while driving, pull off
the road and stop carefully. The brake pedal
might be harder to push, or the brake pedal
may go closer to the floor. It could take
longer to stop. If the light is still on, have
the vehicle towed for service. See Towing
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{Warning
The brake system might not be working
properly if the brake system warning
light is on. Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to a crash.
If the light is still on after the vehicle has
been pulled off the road and carefully
stopped, have the vehicle towed for
service.
Electric Parking Brake Light
MetricEnglish
This light comes on when the parking brake
is applied. If the light continues flashing
after the parking brake is released, or while
driving, there is a problem with the Electric
Parking Brake system. A message may also
display in the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
If the light does not come on, or remains
flashing, see your dealer.
Service Electric Parking Brake
Light
The Service Electric Parking brake light
should come on briefly when starting the
vehicle. If it does not come on, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If this light stays on, there is a problem
with a system on the vehicle that is causing
the parking brake system to work at a
reduced level. The vehicle can still be driven,
but should be taken to a dealer as soon as
possible. See Electric Parking Brake 0164.
A message may also display in the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light
The ABS warning light will come on briefly
when the vehicle is started. This is normal.
If the light does not come on then, have it
fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a
problem.
If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, stop as soon as possible and turn
the vehicle off. Then start the vehicle again
to reset the system. If the light still stays
on, or comes on again while driving, the
vehicle needs service. See your dealer. If the
regular brake system warning light is not
on, the brakes will still work, but the
antilock brakes will not work. If the regular
brake system warning light is also on, the
antilock brakes will not work and there is a
problem with the regular brakes.

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calculated based on the various vehicle
speeds recorded since the last reset of this
value. The average speed can be reset by
pressing and holding
Vwhile this display is
active.
Timer : This display can be used as a timer.
To start the timer, press
Vwhile this
display is active. The display will show the
amount of time that has passed since the
timer was last reset. To stop the timer,
press
Vbriefly while this display is active
and the timer is running. To reset the timer
to zero, press and hold
Vwhile this display
is active.
Follow Distance Indicator : The current
follow time to the vehicle ahead is displayed
as a time value on this page.
Blank Page : The Blank Page display allows
for no information to be displayed in the
cluster info display areas.
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
V. 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
.Driver Assistance Systems
.Cruise Control
.Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.Wiper/Washer Systems
.Doors and Windows
.Seat Belts
.Airbag Systems
.Propulsion and Transmission
.Tire Pressure
.Battery
Propulsion Power Messages
PROPULSION 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.
Under certain conditions 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.
This message is commonly displayed when
the high voltage battery charge level is low.
The vehicle is limiting power to maximize
range.
This message can display when the vehicle
is parked during extreme cold conditions
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Teen Driver
SeeTeen Driver 0132.
Radio Settings
To manage the radio features, see “Radio
Settings” underSettings 0131.
Vehicle
Select and the following may display:
.Climate and Air Quality
.Comfort and Convenience
.Collision / Detection Systems
.Lighting
.Power Door Locks
.Remote Lock / Unlock / Start
Climate and Air Quality
Select and the following may display:
.Auto Fan Speed
.Auto Heated Seats
.Auto Defog
Auto Fan Speed
This feature will set the maximum auto fan
speed.
Select Low, Medium, or High. Auto Heated Seats
When set to On and it is cold outside, both
the heated seats and the heated steering
wheel will automatically turn on when the
vehicle is started. See
Automatic Climate
Control System 0140.
Select Off or On.
Auto Defog
When set to On, the front defog will
automatically come on when the vehicle is
started. See Automatic Climate Control
System 0140.
Select Off or On.
Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following may display:
.Chime Volume
.Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the chime
volume level.
Select + or −to adjust the volume.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
This allows the feature to be turned on or
off. See Rear Window Wiper/Washer 075. Select Off or On.
Collision / Detection Systems
Select and the following may display:
.Forward Collision System
.Front Pedestrian Detection
.Park Assist
.Rear Cross Traffic Alert
.Lane Change Alert
Forward Collision System
This setting controls the vehicle response
when detecting a vehicle ahead of you. The
Off setting disables all Forward Collision
Alert (FCA) and Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) functions. With the Alert and
Brake setting, both FCA and AEB are
available. The Alert setting disables AEB. See
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) 0175.
Select Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Front Pedestrian Detection
This allows the feature’s notification to be
customized.
Select Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Park Assist
This allows the feature to be turned on
or off.

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.Slow down and adjust your driving
according to weather conditions. Stopping
distance can be longer and vehicle control
can be affected when traction is reduced
by water, snow, ice, gravel, or other
material on the road. Learn to recognize
warning clues—such as enough water,
ice, or packed snow on the road to make
a mirrored surface —and slow down
when you have any doubt.
.Try to avoid sudden steering, acceleration,
or braking, including reducing vehicle
speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause the tires to
slide.
Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only
the braking skid.
Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle
traction and affect your ability to stop and
accelerate. Always drive slower in these
types of driving conditions and avoid driving
through large puddles and deep-standing or
flowing water.
{Warning
Wet brakes can cause crashes. They
might not work as well in a quick stop
and could cause pulling to one side. You
could lose control of the vehicle.
After driving through a large puddle of
water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply
the brake pedal until the brakes work
normally.
Flowing or rushing water creates strong
forces. Driving through flowing water
could cause the vehicle to be carried
away. If this happens, you and other
vehicle occupants could drown. Do not
ignore police warnings and be very
cautious about trying to drive through
flowing water.
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build
up under the vehicle's tires so they actually
ride on the water. This can happen if the
road is wet enough and you are going fast
enough. When the vehicle is hydroplaning, it
has little or no contact with the road. There is no hard and fast rule about
hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow
down when the road is wet.
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet weather
driving tips include:
.Allow extra following distance.
.Pass with caution.
.Keep windshield wiping equipment in
good shape.
.Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir
filled.
.Have good tires with proper tread depth.
.Turn off cruise control.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains
is different than driving on flat or rolling
terrain.
.Keep the vehicle serviced and in good
shape.
.Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires,
cooling system, and electric drive unit.
.Keep the vehicle in gear when going
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{Warning
Things inside the vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or
turn, or in a crash.
.Put things in the cargo area of the
vehicle. In the cargo area, put
them as far forward as possible.
Try to spread the weight evenly.
.Never stack heavier things, like
suitcases, inside the vehicle so
that some of them are above the
tops of the seats.
.Do not leave an unsecured child
restraint in the vehicle.
.Secure loose items in the vehicle.
.Do not leave a seat folded down
unless needed.
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
Caution
Avoid making hard stops for the first
322 km (200 mi). During this time the
new brake linings are not yet broken in.
Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
Following break-in, vehicle speed and load
can be gradually increased.
Power Button
The vehicle has an electronic pushbutton
start.
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
must be in the vehicle for the system to
operate. If the vehicle will not start, place
the RKE transmitter in the transmitter
pocket, inside the center console.
ON/RUN : This position is for starting and
driving. With the vehicle off, and the brake
pedal applied, pressing POWER
Oonce will
place the vehicle in ON/RUN. When the
vehicle ready light is on in the instrument
cluster, the vehicle is ready to be driven.
This could take up to 15 seconds at
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Service Mode
This power mode is available for service and
diagnostics, and to verify the proper
operation of the service vehicle soon light as
may be required for emission inspection
purposes. With the vehicle off, and the
brake pedal not applied, pressing and
holding POWER
Ofor more than
five seconds will place the vehicle in Service
Mode. The instruments and audio systems
will operate as they do in ON/RUN, but the
vehicle will not be able to be driven. The
propulsion system will not start in Service
Mode. Press POWER
Oagain to turn the
vehicle off.
Caution
Placing the vehicle in Service Mode will
use the 12-volt battery. Do not use
Service Mode for an extended period,
or the vehicle may not start.
STOPPING THE VEHICLE/OFF : To turn the
vehicle off, apply the brakes, press the
button on top of the shift lever to shift to
P (Park) and press POWER
O. Alternatively, apply the brakes and press
POWER
O. The electric drive unit will shift
to P (Park) then shut off automatically.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) will remain
active until the driver door is opened.
If the vehicle must be shut off in an
emergency:
1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This
may deplete power assist, requiring
increased brake pedal force.
2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can be done while the vehicle is moving.
After shifting to N (Neutral), firmly apply
the brakes and steer the vehicle to a
safe location.
3. Come to a complete stop, shift to P (Park), and turn the vehicle off by
pressing POWER
O.
4. Set the parking brake.
{Warning
Turning off the vehicle while moving may
disable the airbags. While driving, only
shut the propulsion system off in an
emergency. If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, and
must be shut off while driving, press and
hold POWER
Ofor longer than two seconds,
or press twice in five seconds.
Starting and Stopping the Vehicle
Starting Procedure
Press the P (Park) button on the shift lever,
or move the shift lever into N (Neutral). The
propulsion system will not start in any
other position.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving or the electric drive unit
could be damaged. Shift to P (Park) only
when the vehicle is stopped.
Caution
If you add electrical parts or accessories,
you could change the way the vehicle
operates. Any resulting damage would
not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
must be in the vehicle. Press the brake
pedal, then press and release POWER
O.