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PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
D
ESCRIPTIONS — DIESEL
1. 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 operating
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. 2. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
3. 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.
4. Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions
per minute (RPM x 1000). 5. Instrument Cluster Display
The instrument cluster display features a
driver interactive display Ú
page 89.
NOTE:The hard telltales will illuminate for a bulb check
when the ignition is first cycled.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle is 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
you 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.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. It is recommended to call an authorized
dealer for service if your vehicle overheats. If you
decide to look under the hood yourself, Follow
the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure
Cap paragraph Úpage 368.
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
service.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
L
OCATION AND CONTROLS
Instrument Cluster Display/Controls Location
The system allows the driver to select information
by pushing the following instrument cluster display
control buttons located on the left side of the
steering wheel.
Base/Midline Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons Premium Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons
Up And Down Arrow Buttons:
Using the up or down arrow button allows
you to cycle through the Main Menu Items.
Left And Right Arrow Buttons:
Using the left or right arrow button allows
you to cycle through the submenu items of the
Main menu item.
1 – Instrument Cluster Display Screen
2 – Instrument Cluster Display Controls
1 — Left Arrow Button
2 — Up Arrow Button
3 — Right Arrow Button
4 — Down Arrow Button
5 — OK Button1 — Left Arrow Button
2 — Up Arrow Button
3 — Right Arrow Button
4 — Down Arrow Button
5 — OK Button
6 — Menu Button
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NOTE:
Holding the up / down or left / right
arrow button will loop the user through the
currently selected menu or options presented
on the screen.
Main menu and submenus wrap for continuous
scrolling.
Upon returning to a main menu, the last
submenu screen viewed within that main menu
will be displayed.
OK Button:
For Digital Speedometer:
Pushing the OK button changes units (mph or
km/h).
Menu Button
Press Menu button for Home Screen display.
Navigate left or right to highlight desired
tile. Press OK to select desired. Once OK is
pressed, cluster will navigate to selected
submenu (e.g. “Audio”).
NOTE:Exiting Home Screen Speed Limit tile and Navi -
gation tile with no Ethernet navigates to Speed -
ometer submenu.
Press up or down to select different
screen within selected category.
If Menu button is pressed while in this view,
cluster will return to previously displayed
screen.
Press and hold OK button to enter edit mode.
Instruction text may overlay lower tachom -
eter
For Screen Setup:
OK button allows user to enter menu and
submenus.
Within each submenu layer, the up and
down arrow buttons will allow the user to
select the item of interest.
Pushing the OK button makes the selection and
a confirmation screen will appear (returning the
user to the first page of the submenu).
Pushing the left arrow button will exit each
submenu layer and return to the main menu.
Custom Tile Configuration — If Equipped
To customize the instrument cluster further, you
are able to select up to five tiles to display
information based on your needs.
Press the MENU button for the Home Screen
display
Navigate Left or Right to highlight desired
tile
Press OK to select the tile and navigate to the
selected submenu and press OK again to add
your selection to your tile view
The main menu options of the home screen are
Driver Info, Vehicle Info, Navigation —
If Equipped, Audio, and Off Road
Custom Tile Screen Example
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You can customize your Instrument Cluster Display
with up to five tiles that may consist of the
following:
NOTE:These options may vary based on your vehicle trim
level.
Navigation
Route Set / Route Not Set
Trip A / Trip B
Vehicle Info
Coolant Temp
Trans Temp
Oil Temp
Oil Pressure
Battery Voltage
Oil Life
Tire Pressure
Fuel Economy
Air Suspension
Driver Info
Driver Assist
Audio
Audio Info
Off Road
Selec-Terrain / Air Suspension Status
Steering Angle
Pitch
Roll
Trailer Tow
Trailer Trip
Trailer Brake
Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor
OIL LIFE RESET
Use this QR code to access your
digital experience.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
engine oil change indicator
system. The “Oil Change
Required” message will display in
the instrument cluster display
after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle based, which
means the engine oil change interval may
fluctuate, dependent upon your personal driving
style.
NOTE:Use the steering wheel instrument cluster display
controls for the following procedure. Oil Life Reset Procedure
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button and place the
ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start
the engine).
2. Push and release the down arrow button to
scroll downward through the main menu to
“Vehicle Info.”
3. Push and release the right arrow button to
access the ”Vehicle Info” screen, then scroll up
or down to select “Oil Life.”
4. Push and hold the right arrow button to
select “Reset”.
5. Push and release the down arrow button to
select “Yes,” then push and release the
right arrow button to reset the Oil Life to
100%.
6. Push and release the up arrow button to
exit the instrument cluster display screen.
Secondary Method Of Resetting Engine Oil Life
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and place the
ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start
the engine).
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within ten seconds.
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3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the
ignition to the OFF position.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you start
the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
DISPLAY MENU ITEMS
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the desired selectable menu icon is
highlighted in the instrument cluster display.
The instrument cluster display menu items may
consist of the following:
Speedometer
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the speedometer menu item is
highlighted in the instrument cluster display. Push
and release the right arrow button to cycle the
display between mph and km/h.
Driver Assist — If Equipped
The Driver Assist menu displays the status of the
ACC system.
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the Driver Assist menu is displayed in
the instrument cluster display.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Feature
The instrument cluster display displays the current
ACC system settings. The information displayed
depends on ACC system status.
Push the ACC on/off button (located on the
steering wheel) until one of the following displays
in the instrument cluster display:
Adaptive Cruise Control Off
When ACC is deactivated, the display will read
“Adaptive Cruise Control Off.”
Adaptive Cruise Control Ready
When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed
setting has not been selected, the display will read
“Adaptive Cruise Control Ready.” Push the SET + or the SET- button (located on the
steering wheel) and the following will display in the
instrument cluster display:
ACC SET
When ACC is set, the set speed will display in the
instrument cluster.
The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC
activity occurs, which may include any of the
following:
Distance Setting Change
System Cancel
Driver Override
System Off
ACC Proximity Warning
ACC Unavailable Warning
NOTE:The instrument cluster display will return to the last
display selected after five seconds of no ACC
display activity Ú
page 150.
LaneSense — If Equipped
The instrument cluster display displays the current
LaneSense system settings. The information
displayed depends on LaneSense system status
and the conditions that need to be met
Ú page 163.
Speedometer Vehicle Info
Off Road —
If Equipped
Driver Assist —
If Equipped Fuel Economy Trip A/Trip B
Screen Set Up Vehicle
Settings —
If EquippedCommercial
Settings —
If Equipped
Trailer Tow Audio Messages
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NOTE:Trailer connection status is remembered after the
key cycle. If the trailer connection status has not
changed, no pop-up will appear in your Instrument
Cluster Display.
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.
Phone Call Status
When a call is incoming, a Phone Call Status
pop-up will display on the screen. The pop-up will
remain until the phone is answered or ignored.
NOTE:The call status will temporarily replace the
previous media source information displayed on
the screen. When the pop-up is no longer
displayed, the display will return to the last used
screen.
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. Push and release the
right or left arrow button to cycle through
stored messages.
Settings — If Equipped
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall
features when the transmission is in PARK.
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until Settings displays in the instrument
cluster display.
Follow the prompts to display and set any of the
following Vehicle Settings.
NOTE:Your vehicle may be equipped with the following
settings.
If equipped with a base radio (Non-Touch -
screen) Vehicle Settings will be included in the
instrument cluster display.
If equipped with a Touchscreen radio, the
Vehicle Settings will be included in the radio
head unit.
BASE AND MIDLINE CLUSTER
Upper Left or Right
None Time Current Econ
Compass Range Trip A Distance
Outside Temp Average Econ Trip B Distance
Trailer Trip –
If Equipped Trailer Brake Oil Pressure
Coolant Temp Oil Temp Battery
Voltage
Trans Temp Oil Life
Exhaust Brake –
If Equipped
Boost
Pressure –
If Equipped
Fuel Filter Life –
If Equipped
Upper Center
None Compass Outside Temp
Time Range To
EmptyAverage Econ
Current Econ Trip A Distance Trip B Distance
Trailer Trip Audio (show/
hide)Speedometer
Menu Title
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Current Gear
Off
On
Odometer
No Decimal Point
Decimal Point
Defaults (Restores All Settings To Default Settings)
Cancel
Restore
PREMIUM CLUSTER
Display Style
Modern
Traditional Current Gear
Off
On
Odometer
No Decimal Point
Decimal Point
Hide
Left or Right
None Range To
EmptyAverage Econ
Menu Icon Coolant Temp Oil Temp
Trans Temp Oil Life
Fuel Filter Life –
If Equipped
Lower Left or Right
None Time Current Econ
Compass Range Trip A Distance
Outside Temp Average Econ Trip B Distance
Trailer Trip –
If Equipped Trailer Brake Oil Pressure
Coolant Temp Oil Temp Battery
Voltage
Trans Temp Oil Life
Exhaust Brake –
If Equipped
Boost
Pressure –
If Equipped
Fuel Filter Life –
If Equipped
Favorite Menus
Speedometer Vehicle Info Driver Assist
Fuel Economy Trip Info Trailer Tow –
If Equipped
(show/hide)
Audio (show/
hide) Messages Screen Setup
Commercial
SettingsUpper Left or Right
None Time Current Econ
Compass Range Trip A Distance
Outside Temp Average Econ Trip B Distance
Trailer Trip –
If Equipped
Upper Center
None Badge Compass
Outside Temp Time Range To
Empty
Average Econ Current Econ Trip A Distance
Trip B Distance Trailer Trip Audio (show/
hide)
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Fuel Gauge
Hide Range
Show Range
Defaults (Restores All Settings To Default Settings)
Restore
Cancel
Commercial Settings — If Equipped
Commercial Settings allows the driver to set and
recall additional features when the transmission is
in PARK.
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until Commercial Settings displays in the
instrument cluster display.
Follow the prompts to enter the required PIN and
enter the Commercial Settings submenu.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen
radio, “Commercial Settings” will replace “Vehicle
Settings” in the instrument cluster display. The
Commercial Settings menu will only include the
settings below Ú page 199. Commercial Settings allows you to access the
following features (if equipped):
Power Take Off (PTO)
Remote Ignition
Idle Control
Backup Alarm
ParkSense
Aux Switches
PIN Setup
NOTE:If the vehicle’s PIN is forgotten or not known, see
an authorized dealer to have the PIN reset.
DIESEL MESSAGES AND WARNINGS
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages
The Cummins® diesel engine meets all diesel
emissions standards, resulting in one of the lowest
emitting diesel engines ever produced. To achieve
these emissions standards, your vehicle is
equipped with a state-of-the-art engine and
exhaust system. These systems are seamlessly
integrated into your vehicle and managed by the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The PCM
manages engine combustion to allow the exhaust
system’s catalyst to trap and burn Particulate
Matter (PM) pollutants, with no input or interaction
on your part.
Your vehicle has the ability to alert you to
additional maintenance required on your vehicle or
engine. The following messages may display in
your instrument cluster display:
Perform Service
— Your vehicle will require emis -
sions maintenance at a set interval. To help
remind you when this maintenance is due, the
instrument cluster display will display “Perform
Service”. When the “Perform Service” message
is displayed in the instrument cluster display it is
necessary to have the emissions maintenance
performed. Emissions maintenance may
include replacing the Closed Crankcase Ventila -
tion (CCV) filter element. The procedure for
clearing and resetting the "Perform Service"
indicator message is located in the appropriate
Service Information.
Favorite Menus
Trip Info Navigation Off Road
Trailer Tow –
If Equipped
(show/hide) Audio (show/
hide)
WARNING!
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park
over materials that can burn. Such materials
might be grass or leaves coming into contact
with your exhaust system. Do not park or
operate your vehicle in areas where your
exhaust system can contact anything that can
burn.
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RED WARNING LIGHTS
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
This warning light indicates when the
driver or passenger seat belt is
unbuckled. When the ignition is first
placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN
position and if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled,
a chime will sound and the light will turn on. When
driving, if the driver or front passenger seat belt
remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light
will flash or remain on continuously and a chime
will sound Ú page 288.
Air Bag Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to indicate
a fault with the air bag, and will turn on for
four to eight seconds as a bulb check
when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN
or ACC/ON/RUN position. This light will illuminate
with a single chime when a fault with the air bag has
been detected, it will stay on until the fault is
cleared. If the light is not on during startup, stays on,
or turns on while driving, have the system inspected
at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Brake Warning Light
This warning light monitors various brake
functions, including brake fluid level and
parking brake application. If the brake
light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level
is low, or that there is a problem with the Anti-Lock
Brake System reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has
been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full
mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates
a possible brake hydraulic system malfunction or
that a problem with the Brake Booster has been
detected by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) /
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this
case, the light will remain on until the condition has
been corrected. If the problem is related to the
brake booster, the ABS pump will run when
applying the brake, and a brake pedal pulsation
may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking
capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of the
hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual
brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning
Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level
in the master cylinder has dropped below a
specified level.
The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.
NOTE:The light may flash momentarily during sharp
cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level
conditions. The vehicle should have service
performed, and the brake fluid level checked.
If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is
necessary.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) are also equipped with Electronic Brake
Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD
failure, the Brake Warning Light will turn on along
with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS
system is required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be
checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF
position to the ON/RUN position. The light should
illuminate for approximately two seconds. The light
should then turn off unless the parking brake is
applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does
not illuminate, have the light inspected by an
authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake
is applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN
position.NOTE:This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake appli
-
cation.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is
dangerous. Part of the brake system may have
failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You
could have a collision. Have the vehicle checked
immediately.
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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.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active
Warning Light — If Equipped
This warning light will indicate when the
ESC system is Active. The ESC Indicator
Light in the instrument cluster will come
on when the ignition is placed in the ON/
RUN or ACC/ON/RUN position, and when ESC is
activated. It should go out with the engine running.
If the ESC Indicator Light comes on continuously
with the engine running, a malfunction has been
detected in the ESC system. If this warning light
remains on after several ignition cycles, and the
vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers)
at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see an
authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the
problem diagnosed and corrected.
The ESC OFF Indicator Light and the ESC Indi -
cator Light come on momentarily each time the
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/
RUN position.
The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking
sounds when it is active. This is normal; the
sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive.
This light will come on when the vehicle is in an
ESC event.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF
Warning Light — If Equipped
This warning light indicates the ESC is off.
Each time the ignition is turned to ON/
RUN or ACC/ON/RUN, the ESC system
will be on, even if it was turned off previously.
LaneSense Warning Light — If Equipped
The LaneSense system provides the
driver with visual and steering torque
warnings when the vehicle starts to drift
out of its lane unintentionally without the
use of a turn signal.
When the LaneSense system senses a lane drift
situation, the LaneSense indicator changes
from solid green to solid yellow.
When the LaneSense system senses the lane
has been approached and is in a lane departure
situation, the LaneSense indicator changes
from solid white/green to flashing yellow
Ú page 163.
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light —
If Equipped
This warning light will illuminate when the
windshield washer fluid is low
Úpage 350.
WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic converter 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.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the
vehicle control system. It also could affect fuel
economy and driveability. If the MIL is flashing,
severe catalytic converter damage and power
loss will soon occur. Immediate service is
required.
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