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1.Air Vents 0153.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0112.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0109.
3. Manual Shift Paddles. See Manual Mode
0 187.
4. Instrument Cluster 081.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 075.
6. Volume Control Knob and Infotainment Home Button. See Overview0117.
7. Infotainment Display. See Using the
System 0120.
8. Alarm System Indicator Light. See Vehicle
Alarm System 022.
Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0111.
9. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0150.
Driver and Passenger Heated and
Ventilated Seat Controls (If Equipped).
See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 44. 10.
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0194.
Curb View Camera (If Equipped). See
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
0 215.
Front Lift System Control (If Equipped).
See Front Lift System 0205.
11. Driver Mode Control 0196.
12. Shift Switches. See Dual Clutch
Transmission 0184.
13. Hybrid Battery Charging (Charge+). See Driver Mode Control 0196.
Auto Stop Disable Switch. See Stop/Start
System 0180.
14. Keyless Ignition. See Ignition Positions
0 178.
15. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC) 099.
16. Heated Steering Wheel 075 (If
Equipped).
17. Bluetooth Controls. See Steering Wheel
Controls 0119.
Voice Recognition Controls. See Steering
Wheel Controls 0119. 18. Volume Control Buttons. See
Steering
Wheel Controls 0119.
19. Horn 075.
20. Favorites Select Buttons. Steering Wheel
Controls 0119.
21. Z-Mode Control. See Driver Mode Control
0 196.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 218.
22. Cruise Control 0212.
23. Electric Parking Brake 0192.
24. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 090.
25. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0113.
26. Head-Up Display Controls (If Equipped). SeeHead-Up Display (HUD) 0102.

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Instruments and Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Battery Gauge (High Voltage) . . . . . . . . . . 86
Stealth Drive Mode Capability Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Hybrid Battery Charging Light (Charge+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Power Indicator Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . 87
Transmission Temperature Gauge . . . . . . 88
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . 89
Charging System Light (12-Volt
Battery) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Front Lift System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . 92
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Performance Transmission Active . . . . . . . 93
All-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Traction Control System (TCS)/Electronic Stability Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Auto Stop Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Traffic Sign Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . 99
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Universal Remote System
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Universal Remote System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

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IntelliBeam Light
If equipped, this light comes on when the
IntelliBeam system is enabled. SeeExterior
Lamp Controls 0109.
Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the exterior lamps
are in use, except when only the Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) are active. See Exterior
Lamp Controls 0109.
Cruise Control Light
For vehicles with cruise control, the cruise
control light is white when the cruise
control is on and ready, and turns green
when the cruise control is set and active.
The light turns off when the cruise control is
turned off. See Cruise Control0212.
Door Ajar Light
This light comes on when a door is open or
not securely latched. Before driving, check
that all doors are properly closed.
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The Info application is only available when
the ignition is on. The displays show the
status of many vehicle systems.
SorT:Press to move left or right
between the interactive display zones in the
cluster. Press the thumbwheel to select.
yorz: Use the thumbwheel to scroll up
or down in a list. Press the thumbwheel to
select.

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.Cruise Control
.Front Lift System
.Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.Wiper/Washer Systems
.Doors and Windows
.Seat Belts
.Airbag Systems
.Propulsion
.Tire Pressure
.Battery
Engine Power Messages
REDUCED ACCELERATION DRIVE
WITH CARE
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.Under certain operating conditions,
propulsion will be disabled. Try restarting
after the ignition has been off for
two minutes.
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.
Universal Remote System
See
Radio Frequency Statement 0337.
Universal Remote System
Programming
If equipped, these buttons are in the
sunshade.
This system can replace up to three remote
control transmitters used to activate devices
such as garage door openers, security
systems, and home automation devices.
These instructions refer to a garage door
opener, but can be used for other devices.
Do not use the Universal Remote system
with any garage door opener that does not
have the stop and reverse feature. This
includes any garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1, 1982.

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5. Touch Setup Keys or Add/Remove TeenDriver Keys. The system displays
instructions for registering or
unregistering a key. A confirmation
message displays.
Manage Settings or Teen Driver Settings
Depending on the options of your vehicle,
the following menu items may be displayed:
Buckle to Drive : When turned ON, Buckle to
Drive prevents the driver from shifting out
of P (Park) for a period of time after the
brake pedal is pressed if the driver, or on
some vehicles the detected passenger, has
not buckled their seat belt. On some
vehicles, Buckle to Drive is always ON when
Teen Driver is active and is not configurable.
See Buckle To Drive 046.
Audio Volume Limit : Allows a maximum
audio volume to be set. Turn the audio
volume limit on or off. Use the arrows to
choose the maximum allowable level for the
audio volume. On some infotainment
systems, touch Set Audio Volume Limit to
choose the maximum allowable audio
volume level.
Set Audio Volume Limit : Use the arrows to
choose the maximum allowable level for the
audio volume. Teen Driver Speed Limiter :
Limits the
maximum speed of the vehicle. When the
speed limiter is turned on and the vehicle is
started with a Teen Driver key, the DIC
displays a message that the top speed is
limited.
On certain vehicles, when the Speed Limiter
is turned ON, the vehicle’s maximum
acceleration will be limited. The DIC will
display a message that the acceleration is
limited.
Teen Driver Speed Warning : Displays a
warning in the DIC when exceeding a
selectable speed. Turn the speed warning on
or off and choose the desired speed warning
level. The speed warning does not limit the
speed of the vehicle. On some infotainment
systems, touch Set Teen Driver Speed
Warning to set the warning speed.
Set Teen Driver Speed Warning : Choose the
desired speed warning level. The speed
warning does not limit the speed of the
vehicle.
SiriusXM Explicit Content Filter : Allows the
SiriusXM Explicit Content Filter to be turned
ON or OFF. When ON, the teen driver will
not be able to listen to SiriusXM stations that contain explicit content, and the Explicit
Content Filter selection in the Audio Settings
will be unavailable for change.
When Teen Driver is Active:
.If equipped, the radio will mute when the
driver seat belt, and in some vehicles the
front passenger seat belt, is not buckled.
The audio from any device paired to the
vehicle will also be muted.
.An object placed on the front passenger
seat, such as a briefcase, handbag,
grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic
device, could cause the passenger sensing
system to falsely sense an unbuckled
front passenger and mute the radio.
If this happens, remove the object from
the seat. See
Passenger Sensing System
0 57.
.Some safety systems, such as Automatic
Emergency Braking, if equipped, cannot
be turned off.
.The gap setting for Adaptive Cruise
Control and alert timing for Forward
Collision Alert, if equipped, cannot be
changed.
.When trying to change a safety feature
that is not configurable in Teen Driver,
the feature may be grayed out or
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or the DIC will display a message
indicating that Teen Driver is active and
the action is not available.
.Super Cruise or Ultra Cruise, if equipped,
is not available.
.Enhanced Low Fuel Warning
(if equipped)–When the vehicle is low
on fuel, the low fuel light on the
instrument cluster flashes and the DIC
low fuel warning cannot be dismissed.
.Do not tow a trailer if equipped with
Automatic Emergency Braking.
Report Card
The vehicle owner must secure the driver’s
consent to record certain vehicle data when
the vehicle is driven with a registered Teen
Driver key. There is one Report Card per
vehicle. Data is only recorded when a
registered Teen Driver key is used to
operate the vehicle.
The Report Card data is collected from the
time Teen Driver is activated or the last
time the Report Card was reset. The
following items may be recorded:
.Distance Driven –the total distance
driven.
.Maximum Speed –the maximum vehicle
speed detected.
.Overspeed Warnings –the number of
times the speed warning setting was
exceeded.
.Wide Open Throttle –the number of
times the accelerator pedal was pressed
nearly all the way down.
.Forward Collision Alerts (if equipped) –
the number of times the driver was
notified when approaching a vehicle
ahead too quickly and at potential risk for
a crash.
.Forward Automatic Braking, also called
Automatic Emergency Braking (if
equipped) –the number of times the
vehicle detected that a forward collision
was imminent and applied the brakes.
.Reverse Automatic Braking (if equipped) –
the number of times the vehicle detected
that a rearward collision was imminent
and applied the brakes.
.Traction Control –the number of times
the Traction Control System activated to
reduce wheel spin or loss of traction.
.Stability Control –the number of events
which required the use of electronic
stability control.
.Antilock Braking System Active –The
number of Antilock Brake System
activations.
.Tailgating Alerts (if equipped) –the
number of times the driver was alerted
for following a vehicle ahead too closely.
Report Card Data
Cumulative Data is saved for all trips until
the Report Card is reset or until the
maximum count is exceeded. If the
maximum count is exceeded for a Report
Card line item, that item will no longer be
updated in the Report Card until it is reset.
Each item will report a maximum of
1,000 counts. The distance driven will report
a maximum of 64 374 km (40,000 mi).
To delete Report Card data, do one of the
following:
.From the Report Card display, touch
Reset.
.Touch Clear PIN and All Teen Driver Keys
from the Teen Driver menu. This will also
unregister any Teen Driver keys and
delete the PIN.
Forgotten PIN
See your dealer to reset the PIN.

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Driving and Operating
Driving Information
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 156
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Impaired Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Track Events and CompetitiveDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Front Air Dam (and Splitter) . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Composite Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . 181
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Parking over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . 182
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . 184
Dual Clutch Transmission
Dual Clutch Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Brakes
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Hill Rollback Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Front Lift System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Performance Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems . . . 214
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Curb View Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . 218
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Fuel
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 229

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Trailer Towing
General Towing Information . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . 230
Driving Information
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here
are some driving tips to get the best fuel
economy possible:
.Set the climate controls to the desired
temperature after the engine is started,
or turn them off when not required.
.Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
.Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
.Avoid idling the engine for long periods
of time.
.When road and weather conditions are
appropriate, use cruise control.
.Always follow posted speed limits or
drive more slowly when conditions
require.
.Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
.Combine several trips into a single trip.
.Replace the vehicle's tires with the same
TPC Spec number molded into the tire's
sidewall near the size.
.Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
.Using Tour mode rather than Sport or
Track modes, will result in better Active
Fuel Management operation. SeeActive
Fuel Management 0182.
.For recommended shift speeds, see Dual
Clutch Transmission 0184.
Premium Fuel
Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel 0227.
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms and can
take your focus from the task of driving.
Exercise good judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away from
the road. Many local governments have
enacted laws regarding driver distraction.
Become familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep your eyes
on the road, keep your hands on the
steering wheel, and focus your attention on
driving.
.Do not use a phone in demanding driving
situations. Use a hands-free method to
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wheel is exposed to the heat. Rolling the
car back and forth in a small space is
better than sitting still with hot brakes.
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(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
ignore police warnings and be very
cautious about trying to drive through
flowing water.
Caution
Driving through deep puddles or standing
water can cause water to come in
through the engine air intake and
damage the engine. If deep puddles or
standing water cannot be avoided,
proceed with caution and do not exceed
8 km/h (5 mph). Do not drive through
water that may come close to or cover
the vehicle’s underbody.
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.
SeeTires 0279.
.Turn off cruise control.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains
is different than driving on flat or rolling
terrain. Tips include:
.When driving downhill in D (Drive), the
vehicle may automatically downshift to
assist with speed control.
.A lower gear may also be selected to
provide further speed control.

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{Warning
Using the brakes to slow the vehicle on a
long downhill slope can cause brake
overheating, can reduce brake
performance, and could result in a loss of
braking. Shift the transmission to a lower
gear to let the engine assist the brakes
on a steep downhill slope.
{Warning
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with
the ignition off is dangerous. This can
cause overheating of the brakes and loss
of steering assist. Always have the engine
running and the vehicle in gear.
.Drive at speeds that keep the vehicle in
its own lane. Do not swing wide or cross
the center line.
.Be alert on top of hills; something could
be in your lane (e.g., stalled car, crash).
.Pay attention to special road signs
(e.g., falling rocks area, winding roads,
long grades, passing or no-passing zones)
and take appropriate action.
Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or IceCaution
To avoid damage to the wheels and
brake components, always clear snow and
ice from inside the wheels and
underneath the vehicle before driving.
Snow or ice between the tires and the road
creates less traction or grip, so drive
carefully. Wet ice can occur at about 0 °C
(32 °F) when freezing rain begins to fall.
Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain
until roads can be treated.
For Slippery Road Driving:
.Accelerate gently. Accelerating too quickly
causes the wheels to spin and makes the
surface under the tires slick.
.Turn on Traction Control. On E-Ray, the
electric all-wheel drive system (eAWD)
automatically engages when wheel slip is
detected. See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0194 and
All-Wheel Drive 0191.
.The Antilock Brake System (ABS) improves
vehicle stability during hard stops, but
the brakes should be applied sooner than
when on dry pavement. See Antilock
Brake System (ABS) 0192.
.Turn off cruise control.
.Turn on Weather Mode. See Driver Mode
Control 0196.
.Allow greater following distance and
watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can
occur on otherwise clear roads in shaded
areas. The surface of a curve or an
overpass can remain icy when the
surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden
steering maneuvers and braking while
on ice.
Cold Weather Mode
In very low temperatures, a cold weather
message may display on the Driver
Information Center (DIC). The engine speed,
transmission shift patterns, and cabin fan
speed may operate differently to enable the
vehicle to warm up quicker. You can
manually override the cabin fan speed in
cold weather mode.