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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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Compass
The vehicle has a compass display in the
instrument cluster above the speedometer.
The compass receives its heading and other
information from the Global Positioning
System (GPS) antenna and vehicle speed
information.
The compass system has automatic
calibration and zone adjustment features.
Avoid covering the GPS antenna for long
periods of time with objects that may
interfere with the antenna's ability to
receive a satellite signal. The compass
system is designed to operate for a certain
number of miles or degrees of turn before
needing a signal from the GPS satellites. The
compass system will automatically
determine when a GPS signal is restored and
provide a heading.
Clock
The infotainment system controls are used
to access the time and date settings through
the menu. This can also be changed by
touching the clock, then touch
8to go to
the Time and Date Settings menu.
D: Press to access the Home Page.
T:Touch to access the Icon View.
Y: Drag the scroll bar to navigate the list.
yorz:Touch to set up items.
0:Touch to exit or return to the
previous screen or menu.
Setting the Time
When Auto Set is enabled, the time cannot
be manually set.
1. Press
D, then touchT.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Time and Date, then touch Set Time.
4. Touch + or −to adjust the value.
5. Touch
yorzto adjust AM or PM for
12 hour format.
6. Touch
0.
Setting the Date
1. PressD, then touchT.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Time and Date, then touch Set Date.
4. Touch + or −to adjust the value. 5. Touch
0.
Auto Set
1. PressD, then touchT.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Time and Date, then touch Auto Set.
4. Select from the available options.
5. Touch
0.
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
1. PressD, then touchT.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Time and Date, then touch Set Time.
4. Select 12 hr or 24 hr format.
5. Touch
0.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlet can be used to
plug in electrical equipment, such as a
mobile phone or MP3 player. The accessory
power outlet only works with the vehicle
turned on.

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vehicle is plugged in and in moderate
temperature conditions. Also, to get an
accurate time estimate, the vehicle uses an
internal clock for Programmable Charging,
not the clock in the center stack.
Charge Mode Selection
Immediate :The vehicle starts charging as
soon as it is connected to an electrical
outlet. This is the only mode available at DC
charging stations. See Plug-In Charging
0 181.
Departure : The vehicle will schedule
charging to complete by the programmed
departure time. The vehicle estimates the
charging schedule based on programmed
departure times, charge rate limits, electric
rate preference and schedule, and priority
charging settings. If there is not sufficient
time after the charge cord is plugged in, the
vehicle will not be fully charged by the
departure time.
Departure Time Entry
The Departure charge mode allows for the
departure time to be entered to match your
personal schedule.
1. With Departure charge mode selected, touch Edit.2. The current programmed departure timeis displayed on the tab with the day of
the week. Select the tab for the day of
the week to be edited.
3. Touch +or -to change the hours and
minutes.
4. Touch
yorzto change AM or PM.
5. Touch
0to exit the screen.
Portable Cord Limit Selection
The Portable Cord Limit setting allows the
vehicle’s charge current to be selected so it
matches the capability of the charging
location. If the vehicle consistently stops
charging after being plugged in, or if a
circuit breaker continues to trip, reducing to
a lower Portable Cord Limit setting may
resolve the issue.

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vehicle with this message displayed, the
vehicle speed may be reduced until the high
voltage battery is conditioned.
Under certain operating conditions,
propulsion will be disabled. Try restarting
after the ignition 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, thermal, brakes, 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.
{:Press to access the Home Page.
T:Touch to access the Icon view.
Y: Drag the scroll bar to navigate the list.
0 :Touch to exit or return to the
previous screen or menu.
To access the menu:
1. Touch
T.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch the menu item to select it.
Each of the menus is detailed in the
following information.
Personalization Menu
The following list of menu items may be
available:
.Time and Date
.Rear Seat Reminder
.Language (Language)
.Teen Driver
.Radio Settings
.Vehicle
.Devices
.Device Remote Access
.Bluetooth Phone
.Apple CarPlay
.Android Auto
.USB Auto Launch
.Wi-Fi
.Display Settings
.Rear Camera
.Return to Factory Settings
.Audible Touch Feedback
.Text Scroll
.Software Information
Each menu is detailed in the following
information.
Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See Clock
0 76.
Rear Seat Reminder
This message displays under certain
conditions indicating there may be an item
or passenger in the rear seat. Check before
exiting the vehicle.
This feature 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 (Language)
Select Language, then select from the
available language(s).

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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning flasher button is on the
center stack.
|:Press to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps flash on and off. This warns
others that you are having trouble. Press
the button again to turn the flashers off.
When the hazard warning flashers are on,
the turn signals will not work.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Move the lever all the way up or down to
signal a turn.
An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes
in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow
starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold
it there until the lane change is completed.
If the lever is briefly pressed and released,
the turn signal flashes three times.
The turn and lane-change signal can be
turned off manually by moving the lever
back to its original position.
If after signaling a turn or lane change, the
arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a
signal bulb may be burned out. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is
not burned out, check the fuse. See
Underhood Compartment Fuse Block
0211.
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control
This feature adjusts the brightness of all
illuminated controls. The instrument panel
illumination control is next to the exterior
lamp control.
Push the knob in all the way until it extends
out and then turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to brighten or dim the
lights. Push the knob back in when finished.
The knob is functional at night, or when the
headlamps or parking lamps are ON.

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.Set up the audio by presetting favorite
stations, setting the tone, and adjusting
the speakers.
.Set up phone numbers in advance so they
can be called easily by pressing a single
control or by using a single voice
command if equipped with Bluetooth
phone capability.
See Defensive Driving 0148.
To play the infotainment system with the
ignition off, see Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0158.
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
If equipped, ANC reduces engine noise in the
vehicle’s interior. ANC requires the
factory-installed audio system, radio,
speakers, amplifier (if equipped), induction
system, and exhaust system to work
properly. Deactivation is required by your
dealer if related aftermarket equipment is
installed.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
The infotainment system has an electronic
security system installed to prevent theft.
The infotainment system only works in the
vehicle in which it was first installed, and
cannot be used in another vehicle.
Overview
1. Infotainment Display:
.Display for Play/Reception/Menu
information.
2. Volume Knob:
.Turn the volume knob to adjust the
volume.
3.
O:
.Press and hold to enter the Power
Off Mode. The radio will be in a
power off mode with the climate
control and clock display.
.Press to cancel the Power Off Mode
or to mute/unmute the audio when
the system is on. 4.
{:
.Press to go to the Home Page.
.Press and hold to launch Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto, if equipped.
5.
gord:
.Radio: Press to seek the previous or
next strongest station or channel.
.USB/Music/Pictures: Press to go to
the previous or next content. Press
and hold to fast rewind or fast
forward.
Operation
Turning On/Off Automatically
When the vehicle is on, the infotainment
system turns on automatically.
When the vehicle is off and the driver door
of the vehicle is opened, the infotainment
system turns off automatically.
If
Ois pressed and held when the vehicle is
off, the infotainment system will turn on.
The system will turn off automatically after
approximately 10 minutes.
Full Screen Clock
.Touch the time display on the screen to
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.Some files may not operate due to a
different format or the condition of
the file.
Viewing a Picture
1. Connect the USB storage devicecontaining the picture files to the
USB port.
2. Press
{, thenT.
3. Touch Gallery, then select the desired picture folder.
4. Select the desired file.
.Touch the screen to hide the control bar.
Touch the screen again to show the
control bar.
.Some features are disabled while the
vehicle is in motion.
Viewing a Slide Show
.Touchzfrom the picture screen and the
slide show will play.
.Touch the screen to cancel the slide show
during slide show playback.
Viewing a Previous or Next Picture
From the picture screen, touchSorTto
view the previous or next picture.
Rotating a Picture
From the picture screen, touchwto rotate
the picture.
Enlarging a Picture
From the picture screen, touchTto enlarge
the picture.
Using the USB Picture Menu
1. From the picture screen, touch Menu.
2. Touch the desired menu.
.Slide Show Time: Select the slide
show interval.
.Clock/Temp Display: To display the
clock and temperature on the full
screen, select On or Off.
.Display Settings: Adjust the
brightness and contrast.
3. After the setting is complete, touch
0.
Auxiliary Devices
The AUX port is in the center console. The
infotainment system can play auxiliary
music connected by the auxiliary device.
Playing Music from an Auxiliary Device
Connect the auxiliary device containing the
music source to the AUX port. Once
connected with the infotainment system,
music can be played from the device.
.If the auxiliary device is already
connected, touch
T, Audio, Source, then
AUX to play music from the auxiliary
device.
.Use an AUX cable with a 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
type connector.
Tone Settings
From the AUX screen, touch Tone. See “Tone
Settings” under“AM-FM Radio” previously in
this section.
Bluetooth Audio
Bluetooth Music
If equipped, music may be played from a
paired Bluetooth device. Refer to the Phone
section for help pairing a device.
Before Playing Bluetooth Music
.The paired bluetooth device must support
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A selection can then be made on the climate
settings page.
Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls the fan
speed, air delivery, air conditioning, electric
heating, and recirculation to heat or cool the
vehicle to the selected temperature.
When AUTO is lit, all five functions operate
automatically. Each function can also be
manually set and the selected setting is
displayed or the indicator is lit. Functions
not manually set will continue to be
automatically controlled, even if the AUTO
indicator is not lit.
For automatic operation:1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. An initial setting of 22 °C (72 °F) is recommended. Allow the
system time to stabilize. Adjust the
temperature as needed.
Manual Operation
ON : Touch to turn the climate control
system on and off. The climate control system will turn on
when any climate control button is pressed
on the center stack or touched on the
climate control display. To turn the system
off, touch ON again.
DorC:
Press the buttons to increase or
decrease the fan speed. The fan speed
setting appears on the climate control
display. Manually adjusting the fan speed
cancels automatic fan control. Press AUTO to
return to automatic operation. Touch ON to
turn off the fan and the climate control
system.
Temperature Control : Turn the knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the temperature setting.
Air Delivery Mode Control : Press
c,
d, or0on the center stack to change
the direction of airflow. Any combination of
the three buttons can be selected. The
selected air delivery mode button indicator
is lit.
Pressing any button cancels automatic air
delivery control and the direction of the
airflow can be controlled manually. Press
AUTO to return to automatic operation.
0: Air is directed to the windshield.
d:Air is directed to the instrument panel
outlets.
c: Air is directed to the floor outlets.
0MAX : Air is directed to the windshield
and the fan runs at a higher speed. Fog or
frost is cleared from the windshield more
quickly. When the button is pressed again,
the system returns to the previous mode
setting.
For best results, clear all snow and ice from
the windshield before defrosting.
L: Touch to turn on recirculation.
An indicator light comes on. Air is
recirculated to quickly cool the inside of the
vehicle or to reduce the entry of outside air
and odors. Using the recirculation mode for
extended periods may cause the windows to
fog. If this happens, select the defrost mode.
Using air conditioning and recirculation
together for long periods of time may cause
the air inside the vehicle to become too dry.
To prevent this from happening, after the
air in the vehicle has cooled, turn the
recirculation mode off.

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Halogen Bulbs
{Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside
and can burst if you drop or scratch the
bulb. You or others could be injured. Be
sure to read and follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Lighting
{Warning
The High Intensity Discharge (HID)
lighting system operates at a very high
voltage. If you try to service any of the
system components, you could be
seriously injured. Have your dealer or a
qualified technician service them.
This vehicle has several HID lamps.
For replacement of any HID lighting
assembly, contact your dealer.
After an HID headlamp bulb has been
replaced, the beam might be a slightly
different shade than it was originally. This is
normal.
LED Lighting
This vehicle has several LED lamps.
For replacement of any LED lighting
assembly, contact your dealer.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps
1. Back-up Lamp
2. Turn Signal Lamp
3. Stoplamp/Taillamp
To access the bulbs, reach up behind the
rear bumper. To replace a back-up bulb, turn
signal lamp, taillamp, or stoplamp: 1. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove it from the socket. The
lamps are in the rear bumper.
2. Press the new bulb in and turn clockwise to install the bulb into the socket.
3. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall.
License Plate Lamp
1. Press the spring clip on the right end ofthe lamp assembly to the left to unlock
the lamp assembly.
2. Pull down on the lamp assembly to remove it from the fascia.

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4. Turn the bulb socket (1) counterclockwiseto remove it from the lamp assembly (3).
5. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of the bulb socket (1).
6. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket (1) and turn the bulb
socket (1) clockwise to install it into the
lamp assembly (3).
7. Reinstall the lamp assembly (3) into the fascia by inserting the left side first.
8. Push the spring clip into place.
Electrical System
High Voltage Devices and Wiring
{Warning
Exposure to high voltage can cause shock,
burns, and even death. The high voltage
components in the vehicle can only be
serviced by technicians with special
training.
High voltage components are identified
by labels. Do not remove, open, take
apart, or modify these components. High
voltage cable or wiring has orange
covering or labels. Do not probe, tamper
with, cut, or modify high voltage cable or
wiring.
Electrical System Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to
protect against an electrical system
overload.
When the current electrical load is too
heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the current load
returns to normal or the problem is fixed. This greatly reduces the chance of circuit
overload and fire caused by electrical
problems.
Fuses and circuit breakers protect the
following in the vehicle:
.Headlamp wiring
.Windshield wiper motor
.Power windows and other power
accessories
Replace a bad fuse with a new one of the
identical size and rating.
If there is a problem on the road and a fuse
needs to be replaced, the same amperage
fuse can be borrowed. Choose some feature
of the vehicle that is not needed to use and
replace it as soon as possible.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause the lamps
to go on and off, or in some cases to
remain off. Have the headlamp wiring
checked right away if the lamps go on and
off or remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy
snow or ice, the windshield wipers will stop
until the motor cools and the wiper control