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Edit Electric Rate Schedule
Electric rate information from the
utility company for the charging
location is required.1. Touch Edit Electric Rate Schedule from the Electric
Rate Schedule screen and
select the desired schedule.
Yearly Shown, Summer/Winter
Similar
2. Touch Edit in the lower right corner of the screen to edit the
electric rate schedule.
.Weekdays are Monday
through Friday and use the
same rate schedule. .
Weekends are Saturday
and Sunday and use the
same rate schedule.
Both weekday and
weekend schedules must
be set. The rate schedule
only applies for a 24-hour
period, starting at 12 AM
and ending at 12 AM. There
can be five rate changes for
each day; not all must
be used.
Select Weekday or
Weekend.
3. Touch Set next to the row to be edited.
Yearly Shown, Summer/Winter
Similar 4. Select Peak, Mid-Peak,
or Off-Peak. Use +or -to enter
the time, and
yorzto
change AM or PM.
The finish times must be
consecutive. If a finish time
does not follow a start time, an
error message displays.
5. Touch OK.
Priority Charging
The priority charging feature will
work when the Departure charge
mode is selected. This feature is
designed to ensure that the high
voltage battery has a minimal
amount of energy prior to delaying a
charge. Upon completion of priority
charging, the vehicle will return to
normal Programmable Charging
operation.
The feature can be enabled/
disabled by selecting On/Off from
the Charge Mode tab on the
Charging screen when the
Departure charge mode is selected.
When enabled, Priority Charging will
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Charging while the high voltage
battery is recharged from a depleted
state to a 40% state of charge.
Temporary Charge Mode
Override and Cancel
Programmed delayed charge modes
can be temporarily overridden to an
immediate charge mode for one
charge cycle. Also, the next planned
departure time can be temporarily
overridden for one charge cycle. In
addition to the in-vehicle overrides
via the programmable charging
screens, there are other ways to
temporarily override a delayed
charge mode. SeePlug-In Charging
0 214.
Temporary Override of a Delayed
Charge Mode
The Temporary Override provides
the ability to set temporary charge
items for the next charge cycle.
Touch the Temporary Override tab
on the Charging screen.
Select:
. Immediate: Charge immediately
at plug in.
. Temporary Departure: Set the
temporary departure time.
. Off: Cancel Temporary
Charge mode.
Target Charge Level
This mode allows the charging
range for the vehicle to be set
based on what is needed. When at
a public pay station and a full
charge is not needed, the target
charge level can be set to only get
as much range as needed.
If driving on a hill, the target charge
level can be set to stop the charge
before the battery is full to allow
space for energy from regenerative
braking when going down a hill.
There is a minimum target charge
level. Once this level is reached, –
will be grayed out.
Target Charge Level can also be set
separately for Location-Based
Home and Away locations.
If available, the Home and Away
buttons will appear on the screen.
Touch the Target Charge Level tab
on the Charging screen.

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Touch + or–to increase or
decrease the charge level.
A reminder will be displayed on the
Instrument Cluster to show Target
Charge Level set.
If the Target Charge Level is higher
than 80%, fast charging on the
instrument cluster will show a solid
line to 80%, a shaded line up to the
Target Charge Level, and the time
to complete 80%.
If the Target Charge Level is less
than 80%, fast charging on the
instrument cluster will show a
shaded line up to the Target Charge
Level and the time to complete.
Target Charge Level defaults to
100% if the 12-volt battery becomes
discharged.
Location Based Charging
With Location Based Charging
enabled, the Charge Mode and
Portable Cord Limit Preference are
saved and set back to the customer
’s preference every time
the vehicle is returned to the saved
home location. When the vehicle is
not at the saved home location, then
the vehicle will default to the lower
limit of Portable Cord Limit
Preference, and the Charge Mode
will be set to Immediate. When
Location Based Charging is on and
the vehicle is away from the saved
home location, then the selection for
the delayed charge modes will be
disabled and the selection will be
grayed out.
After 90 days, a notification will
display and the Portable Cord Limit
Preference will need to be reset for
the next 90 days. See “Important
Information about Portable Electric
Vehicle Charging” earlier in this
section.
When the GPS location is not
available, dashes will be displayed
and Location Based Charging will
be disabled until the GPS is
restored.

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Energy Detail
This screen displays how energy is
being used since the last time the
high voltage battery was fully
charged. It includes Driving and
Accessories, Climate Settings, and
Battery Conditioning. The circle
graph displays these percentages.
Energy Used and Distance Traveled
are also displayed.Range ImpactsThis screen provides an estimate of
the factors that influence energy
usage since the last full charge of
the high voltage battery. Each factor
is evaluated for energy gains or
losses, and the total equivalent
distance is indicated by the value on
the right side of the screen. All
values are reset after a complete
charge.
.
Technique includes speed,
acceleration, and braking. Lower
speeds will increase electric
vehicle technique miles, while
higher speeds will reduce them. .
Terrain includes road conditions,
such as hills, rain, and snow.
External factors like wind will
also positively or negatively
impact Terrain. Low tire pressure
will worsen Terrain performance.
. Climate Settings includes how
the heating and air conditioning
are used. Using Fan Only
settings will help reduce climate
setting losses. See “Climate
Controls”.
. Outside Temperature includes
the effect that hot or cold
ambient temperature has on the
battery performance and
propulsion system efficiency.
The individual vehicle range impacts
provide an understanding of how
energy usage is different from day
to day, even when traveling the
same route.

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Efficiency History
This screen displays a graph
showing the energy efficiency that
has been used over the last 50 km
(50 mi). The Present point provides
the average energy efficiency for
the current 5 km (5 mi).
Touch Reset to clear the
history data.
Charging Options
To view and change the Charging
Options, touch Energy and then
touch Charging Options. Use the
arrows to scroll through the list,
or hold and drag the list.
The following list of menu items may
be available:
.Portable Cord Limit: Allows the
vehicle’s charge current to be
selected so it matches the
capability of the charging
location when using the portable
cord. See “Portable Cord Limit
Selection” inProgrammable
Charging 0107. .
Displayed Charge Times:
Determines which charge times
are displayed on the Charge
Mode Status screen when the
vehicle is unplugged. Select
Portable Cord or Charge Station
based on user preference.
. Location Based Charging:
Allows the charging settings to
be remembered at the saved
GPS coordinates for the home
location. See “Location Based
Charging” inProgrammable
Charging 0107.
. Departure Charging: Allows
delayed charging to match a
scheduled departure time. See
“Departure Time Entry” in
Programmable Charging 0107.
. Utility Rate Charging: Allows
charging during the least
expensive rate periods to
achieve a full battery charge by
the departure time. The vehicle
estimates the charging start time
based on the utility rate
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for the current day of the week.
See“Electric Rate Schedule” in
Programmable Charging 0107.
. Energy Summary Pop-Up :
Allows the feature to be set to
On or Off.
. Charge Status Feedback :
Allows the feature to be set to
Horn Chirps or Off.
. Charge Cord Theft Alert :
Allows an alert to sound when
the vehicle is locked and the
charge cord is unplugged. Set
the charge cord theft alert.
. Charge Power Loss Alert :
Allows an alert to sound when
the vehicle is charging and loses
power at the electrical outlet. Set
the feature to On or Off.
. Radio Power Down : Allows
automatic conservation of high
voltage battery power based on
the level of battery charge.
Select Off, 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%,
or 10%. When the selected high
voltage battery power level is
reached, a message on the infotainment display will ask if
the radio should enter Low
Power Mode. Touch Yes or No.
Low Power Mode
To enter Low Power Mode manually:
1. Press and hold
O. A message
will show on the infotainment
display asking if the radio
should enter Low Power Mode.
2. Touch Yes. The screen will turn off.
3. Press
Oagain to turn the
radio on.
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC is displayed in the
instrument cluster. It shows the
status of many vehicle systems. The
controls for the DIC are on the right
steering wheel control. See
Instrument Cluster 094.
worx:Press to move up or
down in a list.
oorp: Press to move between
the interactive display zones in the
cluster.
V: Press to open a menu or select
a menu item. Press and hold to
reset values on certain screens.
DIC Info Page Options
The info pages on the DIC can be
turned on or off through the
Options menu.
1. Press
oto access the cluster
applications.

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Timer :This display can be used as
a timer. To start the timer, press
V
while 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
V
briefly while this display is active
and the timer is running. To reset
the timer to zero, press and hold
V
while 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
propulsion power is reduced and
can affect the ability to accelerate.
The vehicle may be driven at a
reduced speed while this message
is on, but maximum acceleration
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This message is most commonly
displayed when the high voltage
battery charge level is low. The
vehicle is limiting power to maximize
range.
This message can display after the
vehicle is parked during extreme
cold conditions without being
plugged in. While driving the vehicle
with this message displayed, the
vehicle speed may be reduced until
the high voltage battery is
conditioned.
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
. KeyPass
. USB Auto Launch
. Wi-Fi
. Display Settings
. Rear Camera
. Return to Factory Settings
. Audible Touch Feedback
. Text Scroll

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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 128
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 131
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel IlluminationControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Battery Power Protection . . . . . 134
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering column.
O: Turns the exterior lamps off and
deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn
to
Oagain to reactivate the
AUTO mode.
In Canada, the headlamps will
automatically reactivate when the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
AUTO : Turns the exterior lamps on
and off automatically depending on
outside lighting.

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Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
Some exterior lamps and the interior
lamps turn on briefly at night when
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter
Kis pressed. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 08. The lights
turn off immediately when the
vehicle is started or automatically
after a brief period.
This feature can be turned on or off.
See “Vehicle Locator Lights” under
Vehicle Personalization 0121.
Exit Lighting
Some exterior lamps come on at
night when the vehicle is turned off
and the driver door is opened.
Some interior lamps also come on
when the vehicle is turned off. The
exterior lamps and interior lamps
remain on after the door is closed
for a brief period and then turn off.
This feature can be turned on or off.
See Vehicle Personalization 0121.
Battery Power Protection
The battery saver feature is
designed to protect the vehicle's
12-volt battery.
If some interior lamps and/or the
headlamps are left on and the
vehicle is turned off, the battery
rundown protection system
automatically turns the lamp off after
some time.
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver
The exterior lamps turn off about
10 minutes after the ignition is
turned off, if the parking lamps or
headlamps have been manually left
on. This protects against draining
the battery. To restart the 10-minute
timer, turn the exterior lamp control
to the off position and then back to
the parking lamp or headlamp
position.
To keep the lamps on for more than
10 minutes, the ignition must be on.