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Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
Units
While Units is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move right to
display the following:
•English
•Metric
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
Vehicle settings
Press SETUP to reach Vehicle Settings.
While Vehicle Settings is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
Autolamp
This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the
ignition is switched off.
While Autolamp is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move right
to display the following autolamp delay values (in seconds):
•0•60
•10•90
•20•120
•30•180
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
Autolock
This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is
shifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion.
While Autolock is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move right to
display the following:
•On
•Off
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
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Autounlock
This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’s
door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off.
While Autounlock is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move right
to display the following:
•On
•Off
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
Blind spot (if equipped)
The blind spot information system is designed to assist the driver by
monitoring the side areas on both sides of the vehicle and to the rear.
While Blind Spot is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move right
to display the following:
•On
•Off
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
Cross traffic (if equipped)
This system is designed to assist and warn the driver when backing out
of parking spaces.
While Cross Traffic is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
•On
•Off
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
Easy entry/exit seat
This feature moves the driver’s seat rearward during vehicle entry and
exit.
While Easy Entry/Exit Seat is highlighted, press RESET to select it and
move right to display the following:
•On
•Off
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Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
Oil life
An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% (or another value) after each
oil change perform the following:
While Oil Life is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move right to
display the following:
•Set to 100%•Set to 50%
•Set to 90%•Set to 40%
•Set to 80%•Set to 30%
•Set to 70%•Set to 20%
•Set to 60%•Set to 10%
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
See theMaintenance and Specificationschapter regarding engine oil
and change intervals.
Rear park aid (if equipped)
This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near
the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected.
While Rear Park Aid is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
•On
•Off
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
MyKey™
The MyKey feature allows you to program a restricted driving mode to
promote good driving habits. Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and Security
chapter.
Press SETUP to reach MyKey™.
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While MyKey™ is highlighted, press RESET to cycle the message center
through each of the systems being monitored:
Create MyKey
This feature
While Create MyKey is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
•Confirm
Press REST for two seconds to confirm or press INFO to cancel.
MyKey AdvTrac
While MyKey AdvTrac is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
•Manual
•Always On
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
MyKey Speed
While MyKey Speed is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
•Off
•80 MPH ( 130 km/h)
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
MyKey Chimes
While MyKey Chimes is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
•Off
•45 MPH (75 km/h)
•55 MPH (90 km/h)
•65 MPH (105 km/h)
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
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MyKey Volume
While MyKey Volume is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
•Limited
•Not Limited
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
Clear MyKey
While Clear MyKey is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
•Confirm
Press SETUP for two seconds to confirm or press INFO to cancel.
System check
Press SETUP to reach System Check.
While System Check is highlighted, press RESET to cycle the message
center through each of the systems being monitored:
1. OIL LIFE 8. BRAKE SYSTEM
2. ELECTRIC DRIVE 9. FUEL LEVEL XXX MI (KM)
3. CHARGING SYSTEM10. MYKEY USED
(if MyKey™ is programmed)
4. DOORS11. MYKEY DISTANCE
(if MyKey™ is programmed)
5. TRUNK 12. MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED
6. BLINDSPOT (if equipped)13. ADMIN KEY(S)
PROGRAMMED
7. CROSS TRAFFIC (if equipped)
Demo
The demo briefly displays each of the gauge displays available.
Press SETUP to reach Demo.
While Demo is highlighted, press RESET to start the demo. Pressing
INFO, SETUP or RESET will exit the demo.
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Tutorial
The tutorial is a self-paced guide that provides a brief overview of
instrument cluster features.
Press SETUP to reach Tutorial.
While Tutorial is highlighted, press RESET to start the tutorial. Use the
INFO, SETUP and RESET buttons to navigate through the tutorial.
Resets
Press SETUP to reach Resets.
While Resets is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move right to
display to the following:
•Reset to Default: Resets the instrument cluster display options to their
factory defaults setting.
•Long Term Fuel Econ: Resets the long term fuel economy value
displayed on the shutdown trip summary screen to 0. This will also
clear and reset the efficiency flowers.
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to reset the highlighted item.
System warnings
System warnings and important information about vehicle status will be
displayed at the left side of your vehicle’s instrument cluster. System
warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s
operating systems. Warnings will be displayed in large format on the left
side of the instrument cluster and then will shrink to a small format if
cleared by pressing the RESET button. The warning will remain on the
far left until the condition causing the warning is corrected.
The message center will display the temperature gauge and PRNDL
indicator if there are no more warning messages. This allows you to use
the full functionality of the message center after you acknowledge the
warning by pressing RESET and clearing the warning message.
Types of messages and warnings:
•Some messages will appear briefly to inform you of something you
may need to take action on or be informed of.
•Some messages will appear once and then again when the vehicle is
restarted.
•Some messages will reappear after clearing or being reset if a problem
or condition is still present and needs your attention.
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•Some messages can be acknowledged and reset by pressing RESET.
This allows you to use the full message center functionality by clearing
the message.
PARK BRAKE ENGAGED— Displayed when the park brake is
engaged. If the warning stays on after the park brake is off, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM— Displayed when the brake system needs
servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
STOP SAFELY NOW— Displayed when the stop safety hazard warning
lamp is illuminated. This indicates a hybrid component fault/failure that
will cause the vehicle to shut down, fail to start or enter into limited
operating mode.
Note:If the vehicle is still running, it may soon shut down without
further warning and should be stopped safely. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE— Displayed when the engine
coolant is overheating. Engine coolant temperature warning lamp will
illuminate indicating coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the
coolant level. Refer toEngine coolantin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING:When the engine and radiator are hot, scalding
coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause
serious injury. Do not remove the cooling system cap when the engine
and radiator are hot.
HIGH MOTOR TEMPERATURE— Displayed when the motor
electronics are overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible,
turn off the engine and let it cool. Refer toEngine coolant and
motor/electronics coolantin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM— Displayed when the electrical system
is not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical
accessories when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of
the electrical loads as soon as possible. If the warning stays on or comes
on when the engine is operating at normal speeds, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT— The power steering system
has disabled power steering assist due to a system error, service is
required.
SERVICE POWER STEERING— The power steering system has
detected a condition that requires service.
SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW— The power steering system
has detected a condition within the power steering system that requires
service immediately.
SERVICE ADVANCETRAC— Displayed when the AdvanceTrac
system has detected a condition that requires service.
DRIVER DOOR AJAR— Displayed when the driver’s door is not
completely closed.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR— Displayed when the passenger side door
is not completely closed.
REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR— Displayed when the rear left door is not
completely closed.
REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR— Displayed when the rear right door is
not completely closed.
CHECK FUEL FILL INLET— Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may
not be properly closed. Refer toEasy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel systemin
theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
FUEL LEVEL LOW— Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel
condition.
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW— Indicates the brake fluid level is low
and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer toBrake
fluidin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
CHECK PARK AID (if equipped)— Displayed when the transmission
is in R (Reverse) and the Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) is disabled.
Refer toReverse Sensing System (Park Aid)in this section to enable.
LOW TIRE PRESSURE— Displayed when one or more tires on your
vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer toInflating your tiresin theTires,
Wheels and Loadingchapter.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT— Displayed when the tire
pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
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TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT— Displayed when a tire pressure
sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more
information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
TRUNK AJAR— Displayed when the trunk is not completely closed.
REMOVE OBJECTS NEAR PASS SEAT— Displayed when objects
are by the passenger seat. After the objects are moved away from the
seat, if the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON— Displayed when the engine oil life
remaining is 10% or less.
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED— Displayed when the oil life left reaches
0%.
BLIND SPOT SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped)— Displayed when a
fault with the blind spot information system has occurred. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped)— Displayed when
a fault with the cross traffic alert system has occurred. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
BLIND SPOT NOT AVAILABLE (if equipped)— Displayed when
blind spot information system is not available. SeeBlind spot
information systemin theDrivingchapter.
CROSS TRAFFIC NOT AVAILABLE (if equipped)— Displayed
when cross traffic alert is not available. SeeBlind spot information
systemin theDrivingchapter.
SENSOR BLOCKED SEE MANUAL (if equipped)— Displayed when
the blind spot information system/cross traffic alert system sensors are
blocked. SeeBlind spot information systemin theDrivingchapter.
VEHICLE COMING FROM LEFT (if equipped)— Displayed when
the blind spot information system with cross traffic alert (CTA) system is
operating and senses a vehicle. SeeBlind spot information systemin
theDrivingchapter.
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VEHICLE COMING FROM RIGHT (if equipped)— Displayed when
the blind spot information system with cross traffic alert (CTA) system is
operating and senses a vehicle. SeeBlind spot information systemin
theDrivingchapter.
TO STOP ALARM START VEHICLE— Displayed when the perimeter
alarm system is armed and the vehicle is entered using the key on the
driver’s side door. In order to prevent the perimeter alarm system from
triggering, the ignition must be turned to Start before the 12 second
chime expires. SeePerimeter alarm systemin theLocks and Security
chapter.
INTKEY COULD NOT PROGRAM— Displayed when an attempt is
made to program an invalid key or more than the maximum number of
integrated keys allowed. For more information on integrated key, refer to
theLocks and Securitychapter.
READY TO DRIVE— Displayed briefly once the vehicle has
successfully started. Indicates that the vehicle is ready to drive even
when you don’t hear the gasoline engine running.
MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY— Displayed at startup when
MyKey™ is in use. Refer toMyKey™in theLocks and Securitychapter
for more information.
KEY COULD NOT PROGRAM— Displayed when an attempt is made
to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys. Refer toMyKey™in
theLocks and Securitychapter for more information.
VEHICLE SPEED 80 MPH MAX— Displayed when a MyKey™ is in
use and the Admin has enabled the MyKey speed limit and the vehicle
speed is 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer toMyKey™in theLocks and
Securitychapter for more information.
SPEED LIMITED TO 80 MPH— Displayed when starting the vehicle
and MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on. Refer to
MyKey™in theLocks and Securitychapter for more information.
CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY— Displayed when a MyKey™ is in
use and the optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds a preselected
speed. Refer toMyKey™in theLocks and Securitychapter for more
information.
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