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In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat rearward as far back as it will go and raise the seat upward as far up as it will go, before securing the forward-facing child restraint. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-4. Make sure the seatback is in the upright position. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-5.
When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-16.
2. Put the child restraint on
the seat.
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
4. Push the latch plate into the
buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.
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7. Before placing a child in the
child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.
If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, see “If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint ” under Passenger Sensing System on page 3-25. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. Make sure the adjustable latch plate stop is in a position where it sits above the door trim, when the belt is returned to its stowed position.
5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way
out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor.
6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6.
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Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-2Storage Compartments { Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments. In a crash, these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury.
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Touch the bottom of the climate control system panel until the door automatically starts to open. There is a USB port inside. See the infotainment manual. Touch the bottom of the climate control system again until the door automatically starts to close. Keep the storage area closed when not in use.
Glove Box
To open, press the button. Close the glove box manually.
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Cupholders
Center Console Storage
If any object is in the path of the power cover when it is active, the cover will stop at the obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset position. The cover will return to normal operation after the obstruction is removed.
Cupholders in the front center console have a power retractable cover. Push the handle forward to express open. Pull the handle rearward to express close. The power cover will operate when the vehicle is in ACC, RUN, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) mode. The cover can opened or closed manually by pushing or pulling the handle. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-19.
Push the handle to uncover the rear cupholders.
There is a storage area in front of the armrest. Press to release the cover. Press the button on the driver side of the armrest to access the storage area beneath it. There are two USB ports, an SD card reader, and an auxiliary jack inside.
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Instruments and Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 5-2
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Pedestrian Safety Signal . . . . . . 5-3
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Battery Gauge (HighVoltage) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Driver Efficiency Gauge . . . . . . 5-13
Power Indicator Gauge . . . . . . 5-14Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . 5-14
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . 5-16
Passenger Airbag StatusIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Charging System Light
(12-Volt Battery) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Brake System Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Electric Parking Brake
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Service Electric Parking Brake
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 5-22
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
StabiliTrak® OFF Light . . . . . . . 5-22
Traction Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light . . . . 5-23
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-24
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 5-25
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25Vehicle Ready Light . . . . . . . . . 5-25
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26Information Displays
Center Stack Display . . . . . . . . 5-27
Power Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Programmable Charging . . . . . 5-29
Energy Information . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Battery and ChargingMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Brake System Messages . . . . 5-41
Compass Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-42
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Drive Mode Messages . . . . . . . 5-43
Electric Drive UnitMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Engine Cooling System
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . 5-44
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Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-45
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
Object Detection SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
Propulsion Power
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
Ride Control System
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-49
Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-49
Starting the VehicleMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
Vehicle ReminderMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-51
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-51
Window Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 5-51
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . 5-59
Universal Remote SystemProgramming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
Universal Remote System
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Steering Wheel Controls The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" in the infotainment manual.
Heated Steering Wheel
Press the control to move the tilt and telescoping steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. To set the power tilt wheel memory position, see Memory Seats on page 3-6.
( (Heated Steering Wheel): Press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off. A light next to the button displays when the feature is turned on.
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The steering wheel takes about three minutes to be fully heated.
Horn Press a on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. The pedestrian safety signal provides a momentary soft-note horn sound. See Pedestrian Safety Signal on page 5-3.
Pedestrian Safety Signal Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic sound generation and a manual alert. The automatic sound is generated to indicate the vehicle presence to pedestrians. The sound changes if the vehicle is speeding up or slowing down. It is activated when the vehicle is shifted into a forward gear or R (Reverse), up to 30 km/h (19 mph).
An alert can also be sounded manually while driving, such as in parking lots. Use this feature to alert people who may not hear your vehicle approaching. At speeds less than 64 km/h (40 MPH), to manually sound the pedestrian safety signal: 1. Pull the turn signal lever all the
way toward you momentarily. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1 and Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer on page 6-3. The high-beam headlamps and indicator light will turn on, and a soft-note alert will momentarily sound. When the turn signal lever is released, the high-beam headlamps and indicator light will turn off.
2. Repeat for additional activations
of the pedestrian safety signal.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. HI: Use for fast wipes. LO: Use for slow wipes.
INT (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity Control): Move the windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn the x INT band on the wiper lever to adjust the
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sensitivity. To turn the Rainsense feature on or off, see “Rainsense Wipers” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-51. When Rainsense is turned off, move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds while driving, the exterior lamps come on automatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO. The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed. See “Lights On with Wipers” under Automatic Headlamp System on page 6-4. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. 1X (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and windshield before using them. If frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10-25. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
Wiper Parking If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they will immediately stop. If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshield. If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers are performing wipes due to windshield washing or Rainsense, the wipers continue to run until they reach the base of the windshield. The wiper arms can be moved manually when the ignition is off for replacing or cleaning under the blades. The wiper arms will return to their normal position when the ignition is turned on.
Rainsense™ With Rainsense, a sensor near the top center of the windshield detects the amount of water on the windshield and controls the frequency of the windshield wiper. Keep this area of the windshield clear of debris to allow for best system performance. INT (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity Control): Move the windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn the x INT band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity.
Turn the band up for more sensitivity to moisture. Turn the band down for less sensitivity to moisture.
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. Move the windshield wiper lever
out of the INT position to deactivate Rainsense.
This feature can be turned on or off, see “Rainsense Wipers” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-51
Wiper Arm Assembly Protection When using an automatic car wash, move the windshield wiper lever to OFF. This disables the automatic Rainsense windshield wipers. With Rainsense, if the electric drive unit is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is very slow, the wipers will automatically stop at the base of the windshield. The wiper operations return to normal when the electric drive unit is no longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has increased. n L (Windshield Washer): Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. The wipers will continue until the lever is
released or the maximum wash time is reached. When the windshield wiper lever is released, additional wipes may occur depending on how long the windshield washer had been activated. See Washer Fluid on page 10-19 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
{ Warning
In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.
Compass The compass displays in the center stack. The compass receives its heading and other information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak®, and vehicle speed information.
The compass system is designed to operate for a certain number of miles or degrees of turn before needing a signal from the GPS satellites. When the compass display shows CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance in an open area where it can receive a GPS signal. The compass system will automatically determine when a GPS signal is restored and provide a heading again. See Compass Messages on page 5-42 for the messages that may be displayed for the compass.
Clock The infotainment system controls are used to access the time and date settings through the menu system. See “Home Page” in the infotainment manual for information about how to use the menu system.
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Setting the Clock
Time To set the time: 1. From the Home Page, press the SETTINGS screen button, then press Time and Date.
2. Press Set Time, then press + or − to increase or decrease hours or minutes, and change AM or PM.
3. Press 12-24Hr for a 12 or
24 hour clock.
4. Press [ Back to go back to the
previous menu.
Date To set the date: 1. Press the SETTINGS screen
button and press Time and Date. 2. Press Set Date and press + or −
to increase or decrease month, day, or year.
3. Press [ Back to go back to the
previous menu.
Auto Set When on, the time and date will automatically update. To set auto set: 1. Press the SETTINGS screen
button, then press Time and Date.
2. Press Set Time or Set Date. 3. Press Auto Set, then select
On-Cell Network or Off-Manual to manually set the time and date.
4. Press [ Back to go back to the
previous menu.
If auto timing is set, the time displayed on the clock may not update immediately when driving into a new time zone.
Clock Display When on, the digital clock will display on the infotainment screen.
To set the clock display: 1. Press the SETTINGS screen
button and press Time and Date. 2. Press Clock Display, then select
Off or On.
3. Press [ Back to go back to the
previous menu.
Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. The vehicle has two accessory power outlets:
Inside the front center console. Inside the center console bin behind the shift lever.
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overload vehicle or adapter fuses. If a problem is experienced, see your dealer. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9-71.
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Hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. The power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only, such as cell phone charge cords.
Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 15 amps.
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Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what
to do. Follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous.
Instrument Cluster The instrument cluster displays a preview of information that includes electric range, charging, odometer, and battery status. This happens upon entry when the driver door is opened, and following the welcome animation, before starting the vehicle. The CHARGING OVERRIDE/ INTERRUPTION OCCURRED message may display on the lower right of the screen to indicate that a charging override or interruption has occurred due to one or more of the following events: . Override of the charge settings
by the owner using OnStar.
. Unintended interruption of AC
power at the vehicle's charge port.
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Interruption of charging by the utility company using OnStar as authorized by the vehicle owner.
There are several screens that will display depending on the current charging status.
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Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster There are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: Classic, Modern, Classic Enhanced, or Modern Enhanced.
Modern
Modern Enhanced
Classic
Classic Enhanced
Use the five-way control on the right side of the steering wheel to move between the different display zones and scroll through the different displays. To change the cluster configuration: 1. Press S to access the cluster
applications.
2. Use y or z to scroll through the list until Display Layout is highlighted. Then press SEL to select it.
3. Each layout in the menu is
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the selection. Press SEL to select the desired cluster configuration.
4. Exit the Display Layout menu by
pressing S. Cluster Menu There is an interactive display area in the center of the instrument cluster.
Use the right steering wheel control to open and scroll through the different items and displays.
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Press S to access the cluster applications. Use y or z to scroll through the list of applications.
Info. This is where you can view the Driver Information Center (DIC) displays. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-38.
. Audio . Phone . Navigation . Display Layout. See
“Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster” earlier in this section.
. Settings
Audio While the Audio application page is displayed, press T to enter the Audio menu. In the Audio menu, search for music or change the audio source.
Phone While the Phone application page is displayed, press T to enter the Phone menu. In the Phone menu, if there is no active phone call, view recent calls or scroll through contacts. If there is an active call, mute the phone or switch to handset operation.
Navigation If there is no active route, a compass will be displayed. If there is an active route, press T to end route guidance or turn the voice prompts on or off.
Settings Press T to enter the Settings menu. Use y or z to scroll through the items in the Settings menu Units: Press SEL while Units is highlighted to enter the Unit menu. Choose US, Metric, or Imperial units by pressing SEL while the desired
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item is highlighted. A checkmark will be displayed next to the selected item. Info Pages: Press SEL while Info Pages is highlighted to select the items to be displayed in the DIC info displays. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-38. Speed Warning: The Speed Warning display allows the driver to set a speed that they do not want to exceed. To set the Speed Warning, press SEL when Speed Warning is displayed. Press y or z to adjust the value. Press SEL to set the speed. Once the speed is set, this feature can be turned off by pressing SEL while viewing this page. If the selected speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is displayed with a chime. Tutorial: Press SEL while Tutorial is highlighted to view the tutorials that explain some of the features of the instrument cluster. The tutorials are only available when the vehicle is in P (Park).
Open Source Software: Press SEL while Open Source Software is highlighted to display open source software information.
Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. If the vehicle needs a new cluster installed, the new odometer is set to the mileage of the old odometer. If this is not possible, it is set at zero and a label is put on the driver door to show the old mileage reading.
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This gauge shows the high voltage battery charge level. The arrow next to the battery symbol points to the side of the vehicle the charge port is on. See Electric Mode on page 9-21.
Fuel Gauge
When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank.
There is an arrow near the fuel gauge pointing to the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. When the indicator nears empty, the low fuel light comes on. There still is a little fuel left, but the vehicle should be refueled soon. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel
pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on, and goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off.
Driver Efficiency Gauge
This gauge appears on the left side of the display in the Classic Enhanced configuration. This gauge is a guide to driving in an efficient manner by keeping the marker green and in the center of the gauge. See Driving for Better Energy Efficiency on page 9-2.
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If the leaf turns yellow and
If the leaf turns yellow and
accel: travels above the center of the gauge, acceleration is too aggressive to optimize efficiency. brake: travels below the center of the gauge, braking is too aggressive to optimize efficiency. In the Modern display configurations, the light ring in the center of the display acts as an efficiency gauge. It is green when driving efficiently and turns yellow when acceleration or braking is too aggressive.
The power gauge is on the right side of the display in the Classic Enhanced configuration and on both right and left sides in the Modern Enhanced configuration. The power gauge shows the power coming from the engine and/or battery. When the power indicator is green, battery power is being regenerated. When the indicator is yellow, the vehicle is using power.
Safety Belt Reminders
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster.
Power Indicator Gauge
Battery Power
Total Power
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When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle may continue several times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the light nor the chime comes on. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a passenger safety belt reminder light near the passenger airbag status indicator. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-25.
When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the front passenger to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle may continue several times if the front passenger remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the front passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device. To turn off the warning light and/or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt.
Second Row Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
Second row seating positions monitored for safety belt use are represented by a colored symbol on the instrument cluster indicating safety belt status. When the vehicle is started, two safety belt symbols come on and stay on for several seconds to alert the driver that passengers may need to fasten their safety belts. After the passenger safety belt is buckled, the corresponding safety belt symbol in the instrument cluster turns green. If a safety belt is not initially buckled, the instrument cluster displays a gray safety belt symbol.
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While the vehicle is moving, if a second row passenger who was previously buckled becomes unbuckled, the corresponding safety belt symbol will change to flashing red for several seconds and a chime may sound.
Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), passenger sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 3-19.
The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately.
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If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away.
If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System Messages on page 5-49.
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-25 for important safety information. The passenger airbag status indicator is in the overhead console.
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as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or the on or off symbol, to let you know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag are allowed to inflate. If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service.
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If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-16 for more information, including important safety information.
Charging System Light (12-Volt Battery)
The charging system light comes on briefly when the vehicle is in ON/ RUN, as a check to show the light is working.
If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer. Driving while this light is on could drain the 12‐volt battery. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the vehicle. It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to maintain a clean environment. The malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the vehicle is placed in Service Only Mode, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Power Button on page 9-16 for more information.
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If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on, while the engine is in ON/RUN, this indicates that the OBD II system has detected a problem and diagnosis and service might be required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system also assists the dealer technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.
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If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, the emission controls might not work as well,
the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Modifications made to the engine, electric drive unit, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could also result in a failure
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to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modifications on page 10-2.
This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. The following can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: . Reduce vehicle speed. . Avoid hard accelerations. . Avoid steep uphill grades. If the light continues to flash, find a safe place to stop and park the vehicle. Turn the vehicle off and wait at least 10 seconds before driving the vehicle again. If the light
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installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off.
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. Check that good quality fuel is used. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and may cause stalling after start-up or misfiring. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
If none of the above have made the light turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle. The dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Depending on where you live, your vehicle may be required to participate in an emission control system inspection and maintenance program. For the inspection, the
emission system test equipment will likely connect to the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC).
The DLC is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. See your dealer if assistance is needed. The vehicle may not pass inspection if:
The malfunction indicator lamp is on while the vehicle is in ON/ RUN, or if the vehicle is placed in Service Only Mode and the malfunction indicator lamp does not come on. See your dealer for assistance in verifying proper operation of the malfunction indicator lamp.
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The OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. If this were to occur, the vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness, your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection.
Brake System Warning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away.
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The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service.
Electric Parking Brake Light
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This light comes on briefly when the vehicle is turned on. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If the light comes on and stays on, there is a base brake problem.
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page 9-30. If a message displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC), see Brake System Messages on page 5-41.
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
brake is released, or while driving, there is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake system or another system. A message may also display in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Brake System Messages on page 5-41. If the light does not come on, or remains flashing, see your dealer.
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
This light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn off the vehicle. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on,
If this light comes on and stays on, there is a problem with a system on the vehicle that is causing the parking brake system to work at a reduced level. The vehicle can still be driven, but should be taken to a dealer as soon as possible. See Electric Parking Brake on
or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady. If the ABS light is the only light on, the vehicle has regular brakes, but the antilock brakes are not functioning. If both the ABS and the brake system warning light are on, the vehicle's antilock brakes are not functioning and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See your dealer for service. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5-20 and Brake System Messages on page 5-41.
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
This light comes on green when the system is on and ready to operate. When the system determines that the vehicle is leaving its lane without using the turn signal in that direction, this light will change to amber and flash. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9-56.
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
If equipped, this light displays green when a vehicle is detected ahead. This light will display amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-50.
Traction Off Light
The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak button. This light and the StabiliTrak OFF light come on when StabiliTrak is turned off. If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not limited. Adjust driving accordingly. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-33.
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then turns off. For vehicles with a reconfigurable cluster, this light is in the display area and it may not come on when the ignition is turned on.
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
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This light comes on when the StabiliTrak system is turned off. If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction Control System (TCS) is also off. If the StabiliTrak and TCS are off, the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak systems and the warning light turns off. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-33.
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak system have been disabled. A DIC message may display. Check the DIC messages to determine which feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires service. If the indicator/warning light is on and flashing, the TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system is actively working. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-33.
This light comes on briefly when the engine is started.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
On some vehicles this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off. For vehicles with the reconfigurable cluster, this light may not come on when starting the vehicle.
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with this light on can damage the engine and it may not be covered by the vehicle warranty. See Engine Overheating on page 10-19.
The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the engine has overheated. If this happens pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 10-19.
Tire Pressure Light
Engine Oil Pressure Light
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{ Caution Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil.
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS.
When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire pressure message may also display. See Tire Messages on page 5-50. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10-48.
When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10-50.
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Security Light
Vehicle Ready Light
On some vehicles the immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. For vehicles with the reconfigurable cluster, this light may not come on when the engine is started. If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer Operation on page 2-16.
The vehicle ready light comes on whenever the vehicle is ready to be driven.
High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6-3.
This light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system problem. See your dealer.
Low Fuel Warning Light
This light is near the fuel gauge and comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on as a check to show it is working. It also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. The light turns off when fuel is added. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced.
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IntelliBeam® Light
Cruise Control Light
the ACC is set and active. See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9-39.
Door Ajar Light
This light comes on when the IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is enabled. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1.
Lamps On Reminder
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. See Cruise Control on page 9-36. Adaptive Cruise Control Light
This light comes on, when a door is open or not securely latched.
This light comes on when the exterior lamps are in use. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1.
This light is white when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC, if equipped) is on and ready, and turns green when
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Information Displays
Center Stack Display The center stack screen displays Charging, Power Flow, and Energy Information. See the information that follows. Climate Control, Infotainment, and Vehicle Personalization information also displays in this screen. For more information on these systems, see: . Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8-1. The infotainment manual. . Vehicle Personalization on
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The center stack controls only need a light touch to operate and work best with bare hands. The controls will work with most gloves although they may take longer to respond. Use the finger pad rather than the
finger tip to minimize response time. If the controls are not responding, remove the gloves. To view the Power Flow, Charging, and Energy Information, press the [ button on the infotainment display.
Power Flows To view the Power Flow screens, press the [ button on the infotainment display and then press the Power Flow button at the bottom of the touch screen. The Power Flow screens indicate the current system operating condition. The screens show the energy flow between the engine, electric drive unit, and high voltage battery. These components will be highlighted when they are active.
Battery Power - Battery is active with energy flowing to the wheels.
Battery Power - Vehicle is stationary in electric mode and no power is flowing to the wheels.
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Engine Power - Engine is active with energy flowing to the wheels.
Engine and Battery Power - Both the engine and battery are active with energy flowing to the wheels.
Regen Power Recovery - Power from the wheels returns to the battery during regenerative braking or coasting.
Engine Power - Vehicle is stationary in extended range mode and no power is flowing to the wheels.
Engine and Regen Power Recovery - Engine is active. Power from the wheels returns to the battery during regenerative braking or coasting.
Power Off - No power is flowing to the wheels.
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Programmable Charging
Important Information About Portable Electric Vehicle Charging . Charging an electric vehicle can
stress a building’s electrical system more than a typical household appliance.
. Before you plug in to any
electrical outlet, have a qualified electrician inspect and verify the electrical system (electrical outlet, wiring, junctions, and protection devices) for heavy-duty service at a 12 amp continuous load.
. Electrical outlets may wear out
with normal usage or be damaged over time, making them unsuitable for electric vehicle charging.
. Check the electrical outlet/plug while charging and discontinue use if the electrical outlet/plug is hot, then have the electrical outlet serviced by a qualified electrician.
. When outdoors, plug into an
electrical outlet that is weather-proof while in use. . Mount the charging cord to
reduce strain on the electrical outlet/plug.
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See the charge cord user guide. Programmable Charge Modes This vehicle has three programmable charge modes. To view the current charge mode status in the center stack display, press the [ button in the infotainment display and then press the Charging button at the bottom of the touch screen. The Charge Start and Charge Complete time estimates are also displayed on the screen. These estimates are most accurate when the vehicle is plugged in and in moderate temperature conditions. Also, to get an accurate time estimate, the vehicle uses an
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internal clock for programmable charging, not the clock in the center stack.
Charge Mode Status
Delayed Departure Time: The vehicle estimates the charging start time considering the programmed departure time for the current day of the week. Charging begins at the start time and is complete by the departure time only if sufficient time is allowed after the charge cord is plugged in.
Immediately: The vehicle starts charging as soon as it is connected to an electrical outlet. See Plug-In Charging on page 9-58.
Delayed Rate and Departure Time: The vehicle estimates the charging start time based on the utility rate schedule, utility rate preference, and the programmed departure time for the current day of the week. The vehicle will charge during the least expensive rate periods to achieve a full battery
charge by the departure time. Electrical rate information from the utility company for the charging location is required for this mode. Also, if the selected electric rate settings result in a very long charge completion time, the vehicle will start charging immediately upon plug-in. For example, if the electric rate table is set up with all “Peak” rates and the rate preference is to charge during “Off-Peak” rates only, then the vehicle will start charging immediately upon plug-in.
Charge Level Selection The Charge Level Preference setting allows the customer to select their vehicle’s charge level so it matches the capability of their charging location. If the vehicle consistently stops charging after plugging in, or if a circuit breaker continues to trip, reducing to a lower Charge Level Preference may resolve the issue.
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For some vehicles, the Charge Level Preference must be updated prior to the vehicle being charged and the Charge Level Preference
