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SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ................... 205 To Activate .................................................206
To Set A Desired Speed ............................206
To Vary The Speed Setting .......................206
To Accelerate For Passing ........................ 207To Resume Speed ..................................... 207To Deactivate ............................................207
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) —
IF EQUIPPED ..................................................... 208
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Operation ....................................................209 Activating Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) ...........................................................210 To Activate/Deactivate .............................. 210
To Set A Desired ACC Speed .....................210To Cancel ....................................................211
To Turn Off .................................................. 211To Resume .................................................211
To Vary The Speed Setting .......................212
Setting The Following Distance In ACC.....213
Overtake Aid ...............................................214ACC Operation At Stop ...............................214
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ........214Display Warnings And Maintenance.........215
Precautions While Driving With ACC .........217
General Information ..................................219Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
Mode...........................................................219 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ...................................................... 221
ParkSense Sensors ................................... 222
ParkSense Display ..................................... 222
ParkSense Warning Display ...................... 224
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .......... 225Operation With A Trailer ............................ 225
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist
System ........................................................ 225 Cleaning The ParkSense System.............. 226
ParkSense System Usage Precautions .... 226
PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK
ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED .....................................227
ParkSense Sensors ................................... 228
ParkSense Display ..................................... 228
ParkSense Warning Display ...................... 231
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .......... 231Operation With A Trailer ............................ 231
Service The ParkSense Park Assist
System ........................................................ 232 Cleaning The ParkSense System.............. 232
ParkSense System Usage Precautions .... 233
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ............................ 234
LaneSense Operation................................ 234
Turning LaneSense On Or Off ................... 234
LaneSense Warning Message .................. 235Changing LaneSense Status..................... 237 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ............ 237
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................................. 238
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release ........ 240
VEHICLE LOADING ............................................. 240
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ...... 240
Payload....................................................... 240
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ............ 240
Tire Size ...................................................... 240Rim Size ..................................................... 241
Inflation Pressure ...................................... 241
Curb Weight ............................................... 241
Loading....................................................... 241
TRAILER TOWING ............................................. 241
Common Towing Definitions ..................... 241
Trailer Hitch Classification ........................ 243
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings) — Non SRT .......... 244 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings) — SRT .................. 245 Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal —
If Equipped ................................................. 246 Trailer And Tongue Weight ....................... 246Towing Requirements .............................. 247
Towing Tips ............................................... 251
SNOW PLOW ...................................................... 252

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS

1. Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions
per minute (RPM x 1000).
2. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
3. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine
coolant temperature. Any reading within
the normal range indicates that the
engine cooling system is operating satis -
factorily.
The pointer will likely indicate a higher
temperature when driving in hot weather,
up mountain grades, or when towing a
trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed
the upper limits of the normal operating
range. 4. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the
fuel tank when the Keyless Push Button
Ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
 The fuel pump symbol points
to the side of the vehicle where
the fuel door is located.
5. Instrument Cluster Display
The instrument cluster display features a
driver interactive display. Refer to “Instru -
ment Cluster Display” in this chapter for
further information.
NOTE:
The hard telltales will illuminate for a bulb check
when the ignition is first cycled.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.
You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant. You may want to call an
authorized dealer for service if your vehicle
overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, refer to “Cooling System” in
“Servicing And Maintenance” and follow the
warnings under the Cooling System Pressure
Cap paragraph.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system
could damage your vehicle. If the
temperature gauge reads “H” pull over and
stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H”, turn the engine off
immediately and call an authorized dealer for
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SRT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
D
ESCRIPTIONS

1. Speedometer

Indicates vehicle speed.
2. Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions
per minute (RPM x 1000).
3. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine
coolant temperature. Any reading within
203°F - 230°F (95°C - 110°C) indicates
that the engine cooling system is oper -
ating satisfactorily.
The pointer will likely indicate a higher
temperature when driving in hot weather,
up mountain grades, or when towing a
trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed
the upper limits of the normal operating
range. 4. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the
fuel tank when the Keyless Push Button
Ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
 The fuel pump symbol points
to the side of the vehicle where
the fuel door is located.
5. Instrument Cluster Display
The instrument cluster display features a
driver interactive display. Refer to “Instru -
ment Cluster Display” in this chapter for
further information.
NOTE:
The hard telltales will illuminate for a bulb check
when the ignition is first cycled.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.
You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant. You may want to call an
authorized dealer for service if your vehicle
overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, refer to “Cooling System” in
“Service and Maintenance” and follow the
warnings under the Cooling System Pressure
Cap paragraph.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system
could damage your vehicle. If the
temperature gauge reads greater than 230°F
(110°C) pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle
the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off
until the pointer drops back into the normal
range. If the pointer remains above 230°F
(110°C), turn the engine off immediately and
call an authorized dealer for service.

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle will be equipped with an
instrument cluster display, which offers useful
information to the driver. With the ignition in the
OFF mode, opening/closing of a door will
activate the display for viewing, and display the
total miles, or kilometers, in the odometer. Your
instrument cluster display is designed to display
important information about your vehicle’s
systems and features. Using a driver interactive
display located on the instrument panel, your
instrument cluster display can show how
systems are working and give you warnings
when they are not. The steering wheel mounted
controls allow you to scroll through the main
menus and submenus. You can access the
specific information you want and make
selections and adjustments.
LOCATION AND CONTROLS

Instrument Cluster Display Location
SRT Instrument Cluster Display Location
The Main Menu items consists of the following:
Speedometer Main Gauge
Vehicle Info
Performance (SRT) — If Equipped
Driver Assist — If Equipped
Fuel Economy
Trip
Trailer Tow — If Equipped
Stop/Start — If Equipped
Audio
Messages
Screen Setup
Diagnostics (SRT) — If Equipped
Speed Warning (SRT) — If Equipped
1 – Instrument Cluster Display Controls
2 – Instrument Cluster Display Screen
1 – Instrument Cluster Display Controls
2 – Instrument Cluster Display Screen
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The system allows the driver to select
information by pushing the following buttons
mounted on the steering wheel:

Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons

Up Arrow Button
Push and release the up arrow
button to scroll upward through the
main menu.
Down Arrow Button
Push and release the down arrow
button to scroll downward through
the main menu.
Right Arrow Button
Push and release the right arrow
button to access the information
screens or submenu screens of a
main menu item.
Left Arrow Button
Push the left arrow button to return
to the main menu from an info
screen or submenu item.
OK Button
Push the OK button to access/select the
information screens or submenu screens of a
main menu item. Push and hold the OK
button for one second to reset displayed/
selected features that can be reset.
The instrument cluster display is located in the
center portion of the cluster and consist of
multiple sections:
Main Screen — The inner ring of the display
will illuminate in gray under normal condi -
tions, yellow for non critical warnings, red for
critical warnings, and white for on demand
information.
Submenu Dots — Whenever there are
submenus available, the position within the
submenus is shown here.
Reconfigurable Telltales/Information
Gear Selector Status (PRND)
Driver Interactive Display (Compass, Temp,
Range to Empty, Trip A, Trip B, Average Fuel
Economy, Current Fuel Economy, Time,
Trailer Trip and Gain)
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Status — If Equipped
The instrument cluster display will normally
display the main menu or the screens of a
selected feature of the main menu. The main
display area also displays pop-up messages
that consist of approximately 60 possible
warning or information messages. These
pop-up messages fall into several categories:

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Trip
Push and release the up or down arrow button
until the Trip icon/title is highlighted in the
instrument cluster display, then push and
release the left or right arrow button to select
Trip A or Trip B.
The Trip A and Trip B information will display the
following:
Distance
Average Fuel Economy
Elapsed Time
Hold the OK button to reset all the information.
Trailer Tow — If Equipped
Push and release the up or down arrow button
until the Trailer Tow Menu icon/title is
highlighted in the instrument cluster display.
Push and release the left or right arrow button
to select Trailer Trip or Trailer Brake.
Trailer Trip will display the following:
Distance
NOTE:
Press and hold the OK button to reset all the
information. Trailer Brake will display the following:
Output
Type
Gain
Stop/Start – If Equipped
Push and release the
up or down
arrow button on the steering wheel to
scroll to the Stop/Start menu in the
driver interactive display.
For further information on the use and different
modes of the Stop/Start System, refer to “Stop/
Start System – If Equipped” in “Starting And
Operating”.
Audio
Push and release the up or down arrow button
until the Audio Menu icon/title is highlighted in
the instrument cluster display. This menu will
display the audio source information, including
the Song name, Artist name, and audio source
with an accompanying graphic.
Stored Messages
Push and release the up or down arrow button
until the Messages Menu item is highlighted. This feature shows the number of stored
warning messages. Pushing the
left or right
arrow button will allow you to see what the
stored messages are.
When no messages are present, main menu
icon will be a closed envelope.
Screen Setup
Push and release the up or down arrow button
until the Screen Setup Menu icon/title is
highlighted in the instrument cluster display.
Push and release the OK button to enter the
submenus and follow the prompts on the
screen as needed. The Screen Setup feature
allows you to change what information is
displayed in the instrument cluster as well as
the location that information is displayed.
Current Gear
On
Off (default setting)
Gear Display
Full (default setting)
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Favorite Menus
Speedometer
Vehicle Info
Performance (SRT) (Show/Hide)
Driver Assist (Show/Hide)
Fuel Economy (Show/Hide)
Trip (Show/Hide)
Stop/Start
Trailer Tow (Show/Hide)
Audio (Show/Hide)
Stored Messages
Screen Setup
Diagnostic Codes (SRT)
Speed Warning (SRT)
NOTE:
Menus with (show/hide) can push the OK
button to choose whether to show or hide this
menu on the instrument cluster display. Upper Left
None
Compass (default setting)
Outside Temp
Time
Range To Empty (RTE)
Fuel Economy Average
Fuel Economy Current
Trip A
Trip B
Trailer Trip
Gain
Upper Right
None
Compass
Outside Temp (default setting)
Time
Range To Empty (RTE)
Fuel Economy Average
Fuel Economy Current
Trip A
Trip B
Trailer Trip
Gain
Defaults (Restores All Settings To Default
Settings)
Restore
Cancel
Diagnostics — If Equipped
Push and release the up or down arrow button
until the Diagnostics icon/title is highlighted in
the instrument cluster display. Push and
release the OK button to display the diagnostic
trouble codes and descriptions. When the end
of the list is reached, “No or End of Diagnostic
Code” will appear in the instrument cluster
display.
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If the light continues to flash when the vehicle is
running, immediate service is required and you
may experience reduced performance, an
elevated/rough idle, or engine stall and your
vehicle may require towing. The light will come
on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or
ACC/ON/RUN position and remain on briefly as
a bulb check. If the light does not come on
during starting, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light
This warning light warns of an
overheated engine condition. If the
engine coolant temperature is too
high, this indicator will illuminate and
a single chime will sound. If the temperature
reaches the upper limit, a continuous chime will
sound for four minutes or until the engine is
able to cool, whichever comes first.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over
and stop the vehicle. If the Air Conditioning
(A/C) system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the
transmission into NEUTRAL (N) and idle the
vehicle. If the temperature reading does not
return to normal, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “In Case
Of Emergency” for further information.
Hood Open Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when
the hood is left open and not fully
closed.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a
single chime.
Liftgate Open Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when
the liftgate is open.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a
single chime.
Oil Pressure Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to
indicate low engine oil pressure. If the
light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle, shut off the engine as soon as
possible, and contact an authorized dealer. A
chime will sound when this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is
corrected. This light does not indicate how
much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level
must be checked under the hood.
Oil Temperature Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to
indicate the engine oil temperature is
high. If the light turns on while driving,
stop the vehicle and shut off the
engine as soon as possible. Wait for oil
temperature to return to normal levels.
Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when
the Trailer Brake has been
disconnected. Refer to “Towing
Requirements — Trailer Brakes” in
“Starting And Operating” for further
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Transmission Temperature Warning Light
— If Equipped
This warning light will illuminate to
warn of a high transmission fluid
temperature. This may occur with
strenuous usage such as trailer
towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle and
run the engine at idle or slightly faster, with the
transmission in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), until
the light turns off. Once the light turns off, you
may continue to drive normally.
Vehicle Security Warning Light — If
Equipped
This light will flash at a fast rate for
approximately 15 seconds when the
vehicle security alarm is arming, and
then will flash slowly until the vehicle
is disarmed.
YELLOW WARNING LIGHTS
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator
Warning Light (MIL)
The Engine Check/Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an
Onboard Diagnostic System called
OBD II that monitors engine and
automatic transmission control systems. This
warning light will illuminate when the ignition is
in the ON/RUN position before engine start. If
the bulb does not come on when turning the
ignition switch from OFF to ON/RUN, have the
condition checked promptly. Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing
gas cap, poor quality fuel, etc., may illuminate
the light after engine start. The vehicle should
be serviced if the light stays on through several
typical driving styles. In most situations, the
vehicle will drive normally and will not require
towing.
When the engine is running, the MIL may flash
to alert serious conditions that could lead to
immediate loss of power or severe catalytic
converter damage. The vehicle should be
serviced by an authorized dealer as soon as
possible if this occurs.WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when
the Transmission Temperature Warning Light
is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil
over, come in contact with hot engine or
exhaust components and cause a fire.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission
Temperature Warning Light illuminated will
eventually cause severe transmission
damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as
referenced above, can reach higher
temperatures than in normal operating
conditions. This can cause a fire if you drive
slowly or park over flammable substances
such as dry plants, wood, cardboard, etc. This
could result in death or serious injury to the
driver, occupants or others.
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ABS is designed to function with the Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) tires.
Modification may result in degraded ABS
performance.
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
The yellow “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” will
turn on when the ignition is placed in the ON/
RUN mode and may stay on for as long as four
seconds.
If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” remains
on or comes on while driving, it indicates that
the anti-lock portion of the brake system is not
functioning and that service is required.
However, the conventional brake system will
continue to operate normally if the “Anti-Lock
Brake Warning Light” is on.
If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” is on, the
brake system should be serviced as soon as
possible to restore the benefits of anti-lock
brakes. If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light”
does not come on when the ignition is placed in
the ON/RUN mode, have the light repaired as
soon as possible.
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (EBC)
S
YSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) system. This
system includes Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD), Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Hill Start
Assist (HSA), Traction Control System (TCS),
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Electronic
Roll Mitigation (ERM). These systems work
together to enhance both vehicle stability and
control in various driving conditions.
Your vehicle may also be equipped with Trailer
Sway Control (TSC), Ready Alert Braking (RAB),
Rain Brake Support (RBS), and Dynamic
Steering Torque (DST).
Brake Assist System (BAS)
The Brake Assist System (BAS) is designed to
optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during
emergency braking maneuvers. The system
detects an emergency braking situation by
sensing the rate and amount of brake
application and then applies optimum pressure
to the brakes. This can help reduce braking
distances. The BAS complements the Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS). Applying the brakes very quickly
results in the best BAS assistance. To receive
the benefit of the system, you must apply
continuous braking pressure during the
stopping sequence (do not “pump” the brakes).
Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless
braking is no longer desired. Once the brake
pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated.
WARNING!
The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot
prevent the natural laws of physics from
acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the
traction afforded by prevailing road
conditions. BAS cannot prevent collisions,
including those resulting from excessive
speed in turns, driving on very slippery
surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capabilities of
a BAS-equipped vehicle must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner,
which could jeopardize the user's safety or
the safety of others.
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