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or off:
Rear Reading Lamps Press m or n next to each reading lamp.
Front Reading Lamps
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Entry Lighting Some exterior lamps and most of the interior lights turn on briefly at night, or in areas of limited lighting when K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 31. When the driver door is opened, all control lights, Driver Information Center (DIC) lights, and door pocket lights turn on. After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off, then the remaining interior lights dim to off. Entry lighting can be disabled manually by changing the ignition out of the OFF position, or by pressing Q on the RKE transmitter. This feature can be changed. See “Vehicle Locator Lights” under Vehicle Personalization 0 145.
Exit Lighting Some exterior lamps and interior lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when the driver
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If the exterior lamps are left on, they turn off when the vehicle power is turned off. If the parking lamps are turned on while the vehicle power is off, the parking lamps remain on until they are manually turned off.
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door is opened after the ignition is turned off. The dome lamps come on after the ignition is changed to the OFF position. The exterior lamps and dome lamps remain on for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamp control off. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization 0 145.
Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery. If some interior lamps are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after some time.
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle’s 12 - volt battery.
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Infotainment System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Introduction
Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings.
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Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System
The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
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Dual Automatic Climate
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170Climate Control Buttons
1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
2. Fan Control 3. OFF (Fan) 4. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats
5. Recirculation 6. Rear Window Defogger 7. Defrost 8. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
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9. Air Delivery Mode Controls
Climate Control Touch Screen The fan, air delivery mode, driver and passenger temperatures, A/C mode, and SYNC settings can be controlled by touching CLIMATE on the infotainment home screen or the climate button in the touch screen application tray. A selection can then be made on the front climate control page displayed. See Infotainment 0 163.
Climate Control Status Screen
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The climate control status screen appears briefly when the climate control buttons on the faceplate are adjusted. The air delivery mode can be adjusted on the climate control status screen.
Climate Mode Operation There are three climate mode settings: MIN, ECO, and MAX. These settings adjust the impact the climate control system has on the vehicle's electric range or fuel economy. To select a climate mode: 1. Touch CLIMATE on the
infotainment home screen.
2. Touch the climate mode on the
touch screen. The climate mode selected will be lit.
MIN (Fan Only Mode) : The air conditioning and electric heat are turned off. As long as 0 is not selected, the climate control settings may not have a noticeable effect on the vehicle electric range and fuel economy.
Climate Touch Screen Controls 1. Outside Air Temperature
Display
2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
3. Fan Control 4. Climate Modes: MIN,
ECO, MAX
5. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
6. Climate Control Selection (Application Tray Button)
7. Climate Power Gauge 8. Driver and Passenger Auto
Heated Seats
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When in MIN mode, the AUTO indicator light will be off. When AUTO is selected in MIN mode, the mode will change to either ECO or MAX. When in MIN mode, the air conditioning system may turn on automatically if the high voltage battery is being cooled. The climate control system could blow cold air. This is normal. To prevent cold air from blowing into the interior, turn off the fan control and select the vent mode and manual recirculation mode, and close the air vents. When in MIN mode, if Auto Defog is enabled, the air conditioning and electric heat may turn on when high humidity conditions exist. See “Climate and Air Quality” under Vehicle Personalization 0 145 for more information on the Auto Defog selection. The air conditioning may also run if 0 is selected. ECO (Economy Mode) : The air conditioning and electric heat are controlled to balance comfort with fuel economy. As long as 0 is not selected, the vehicle electric range
or fuel economy will decrease less than in MAX mode, but will result in moderate comfort. MAX (Comfort Mode) : The air conditioning and electric heat are controlled to reach the best comfort level based on the temperature setting selected. In this mode, vehicle electric range or fuel economy will decrease depending on the amount of energy required to reach the best comfort levels.
Climate Power Gauge When the climate mode is changed, the Climate Power gauge displays the impact that user setting changes have on energy consumption. The higher the reading, the more energy is being used.
Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature. When the indicator light is on or AUTO is displayed on the touch screen, the system is in full
automatic operation. If the air delivery mode or fan setting is manually adjusted, the auto indicator turns off and the display will show the selected settings. Auto operation can be turned off individually for climate settings. For automatic operation: 1. Press AUTO. 2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Then adjust the temperature as needed for best comfort.
To improve fuel efficiency and to cool the vehicle faster, recirculation may be automatically selected in warm weather. The recirculation light will not come on. Press @ to select recirculation; press it again to select outside air. English units can be changed to metric units through the instrument cluster. See “Settings” under Instrument Cluster 0 104. OFF (Fan) : Press to turn the fan on or off. The temperature control and air delivery mode can still be adjusted.
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w orx (Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls) : The temperature can be adjusted separately for the driver and the passenger. Press to increase or decrease the temperature. Press and hold to rapidly increase or decrease the temperature. The driver and passenger temperatures can also be adjusted by pressing the controls on the touch screen. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature) : Touch SYNC on the touch screen to link all climate zone settings to the driver settings. Adjust the driver side temperature control to change the linked temperature. When the passenger settings are adjusted, the SYNC button is displayed when the temperatures are unlinked.
Manual Operation z 9 or 9y(Fan Control) : Press the fan control buttons or the touch screen fan control to increase or decrease the fan speed. Press and hold the buttons or the touch
screen control to adjust speed more quickly. The fan speed setting displays. Pressing either button cancels automatic fan control and the fan can be controlled manually. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. To turn off the fan and climate control system, press and hold the fan down button or touch screen fan control until it is off. If the fan is manually turned off while in ECO or MAX mode, the display will automatically change to MIN mode. When the fan is turned back on either by manually increasing fan speed or pressing the AUTO button, the climate mode will revert back to ECO or MAX mode. Air Delivery Mode Control : Touch CLIMATE on the touch screen to select climate control. Touch the air delivery modes to change the direction of the airflow. The selected air delivery mode button is lit. Touching any of the air delivery modes cancels automatic air delivery control and the direction of the airflow can be controlled manually. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation.
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To change the current mode, select one of the following: Y (Vent) : Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. \ (Bi-Level) : Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. [ (Floor) : Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some air to the windshield and side windows. - (Defog) : Clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, side windows, and floor outlets. 0 (Defrost) : Press the 0 button to turn on or off. This clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield and side windows. Automatic Air Recirculation : When the AUTO indicator light is on, the air is automatically recirculated as needed to help quickly cool the inside of the vehicle. @ (Recirculation) : Press to alternate between recirculating air inside the vehicle or pulling in
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outside air. The indicator light on the button is lit when recirculation mode is active. This helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle and reduce the entry of outside air and odors. Pressing this button cancels automatic recirculation. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation; recirculation runs automatically as needed. Manual recirculation mode is not available when in Defrost mode. Auto Defog : The climate control system may have a sensor to automatically detect high humidity inside the vehicle. When high humidity is detected, the climate control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn on the air conditioner. If the climate control system does not detect possible window fogging, it returns to normal operation. To turn Auto Defog off or on, see “Climate and Air Quality” under Vehicle Personalization 0 145.
Rear Window Defogger = REAR (Rear Window Defogger) : Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on. The heated outside mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger button is on. They help to clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors.
Caution
Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp. This may damage the rear window defogger grid and affect the radio's ability to pick up stations clearly. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
J or z (Manual Heated Seats) : The controls are on the center stack. Press J or z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. See Heated Front Seats 0 56. M AUTO or L AUTO (Auto Heated Seats) : The controls are on the touch screen on the center stack.
Press the touch screen L AUTO or M AUTO button. The area around the button will change to red when this feature is on. When the vehicle is on, this feature will automatically activate the heated seats at the level required by the vehicle's interior temperature. The active high, medium, low, or off heated seat level will be indicated by the manual heated seat button lights on the center stack. Use the touch screen buttons or the manual heated seat buttons on the center stack to turn auto heated seats off. See Heated Front Seats 0 56. Remote Start Climate Control Operation : The climate control system may run when the vehicle is
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started remotely. The system uses the driver's previous settings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle. See Remote Start 0 36. The rear window defogger turns on if it is cold outside. Sensors
The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode for best comfort. If the sensor is covered, the automatic climate control system may not work properly.
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Air Vents Adjustable air vents are in the center and on the side of the instrument panel.
The solar sensor monitors the solar heat.
Use the thumbwheels (1) near the air vents to open or close off the airflow.
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. Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside the vehicle more effectively.
. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the performance of the system. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle.
. Do not attach any devices to the
air vent slats. This restricts airflow and may cause damage to the air vents.
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter reduces dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule 0 318. See your dealer regarding replacement of the filter.
Service All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle. The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle. It should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation. During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants
Move the slats (2) to change the direction of the airflow. Additional air vents are under the windshield and the driver side and passenger side door windows. These are fixed and cannot be adjusted.
Operation Tips . Clear away any ice, snow,
or leaves from air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the flow of air into the vehicle.
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directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also create unsafe conditions based on inhalation, combustion, frostbite, or other health-based concerns.
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Driving and OperatingDriving Information
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 176
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 177
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 179
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 179Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 182
Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Starting and Stopping theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Parking over ThingsThat Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Electric Vehicle Operating Modes
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Electric Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Extended Range Mode . . . . . . . 187
Driver Selected OperatingModes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Out of Fuel/Engine
Unavailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Maintenance Modes . . . . . . . . . . 190Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Running the Vehicle WhileParked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Electric Drive Unit
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Brakes
Antilock Brake
System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 195
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . 197Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . 200
Competitive Driving Mode . . . . 201
Continuous DampingControl (CDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . 204Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 211
Assistance Systems forParking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . 212
Assistance Systems for
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Front Automatic Braking (FAB)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . 218
Lane DepartureWarning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Charging
Plug-In Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Delayed Charging Override . . . 223
Charging Status Feedback . . . 223
Charge Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Utility Interruption ofCharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Electrical Requirements for
Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
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California Fuel
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 231
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Trailer Towing General Towing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
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. Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as programming favorite radio stations and adjusting climate control and seat settings. Program all trip information into any navigation device prior to driving.
. Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen to the floor.
. Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
. Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
. Avoid stressful conversations while driving, whether with a passenger or on a cell phone.
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Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving.
Driving Information
Distracted Driving Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving. Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away from the road. Many local governments have enacted laws regarding driver distraction. Become familiar with the local laws in your area. To avoid distracted driving, always keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and mind on the drive. . Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations. Use a hands-free method to place or receive necessary phone calls.
. Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up information on phones or other electronic devices.
. Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential distractions.
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Refer to the infotainment section for more information on using that system and the navigation system, if equipped, including pairing and using a cell phone.
Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts 0 58. . Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready.
. Allow enough following distance
between you and the driver in front of you.
. Focus on the task of driving.
Drunk Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy.
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Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink.
Control of a Vehicle Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving.
Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second. In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency. Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include: . Keep enough distance between
you and the vehicle in front of you.
. Avoid needless heavy braking. . Keep pace with traffic. If propulsion is disabled while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. If the brakes are pumped, the pedal could get harder to push down. If propulsion stops, there will still be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.
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Curve Tips . Take curves at a reasonable
speed.
. Reduce speed before entering a
curve.
. Maintain a reasonable steady
speed through the curve.
. Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway.
Steering in Emergencies . There are some situations when steering around a problem may be more effective than braking.
. Holding both sides of the
steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand.
. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows steering while braking.
Steering
Electric Power Steering The vehicle has electric power steering. It does not have power steering fluid. Regular maintenance is not required. If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can be steered, but may require increased effort. See your dealer if there is a problem. If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel and is held against that position for an extended period of time, power steering assist may be reduced. If the steering assist is used for an extended period of time, power assist may be reduced. Normal use of the power steering assist should return when the system cools down. See specific vehicle steering messages under Service Vehicle Messages 0 142. See your dealer if there is a problem.
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Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement.
2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.
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3. Turn the steering wheel to go
straight down the roadway.
Loss of Control
Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: . Braking Skid — wheels are not
rolling.
. Steering or Cornering Skid —
too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.
. Acceleration Skid — too much
throttle causes the driving wheels to spin.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these suggestions: . Ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go.
The vehicle may straighten out. Be ready for a second skid if it occurs.
. Slow down and adjust your driving according to weather conditions. Stopping distance can be longer and vehicle control can be affected when traction is reduced by water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material on the road. Learn to recognize warning clues — such as enough water, ice, or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface — and slow down when you have any doubt.
. Try to avoid sudden steering,
acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.
Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid.
Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate.
Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep-standing or flowing water.
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Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally. Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving through flowing water could cause the vehicle to be carried away. If this happens, you and other vehicle occupants could drown. Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water.
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Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under the vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When the vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet. Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: . Allow extra following distance. . Pass with caution. . Keep windshield wiping
equipment in good shape.
. Keep the windshield washer fluid
reservoir filled.
. Have good tires with proper
tread depth. See Tires 0 272.
. Turn off cruise control.
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. See “Mountain Mode” under Driver Selected Operating Modes 0 188. Tips include: . Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape.
. Check all fluid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and electric drive unit.
. Keep the vehicle in gear when going down steep or long hills.
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Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the vehicle turned off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down the vehicle and could become too hot. Hot brakes may not be able to slow the vehicle enough to maintain speed and control. You could crash. Always have the
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vehicle running and in gear (preferably LOW range) when going downhill. This will allow the electric drive unit to assist in slowing and maintaining speed.
. Drive at speeds to keep the
vehicle in its own lane. Do not swing wide or cross the center line.
. Be alert on top of hills.
Something could be in your lane (e.g., stalled car, accident).
. Pay attention to special road signs (e.g., falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or no-passing zones) and take appropriate action.
Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice Snow or ice between the tires and the road creates less traction or grip, so drive carefully. Wet ice can occur at about 0 °C (32 °F) when
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freezing rain begins to fall. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated.
For slippery road driving: . Accelerate gently. Accelerating
too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick.
. Turn on Traction Control. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 198.
. Antilock Brake System (ABS)
improves vehicle stability during hard stops, but apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) 0 195.
. Allow greater following distance and watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can occur on otherwise clear roads in shaded areas. The surface of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden steering maneuvers and braking while on ice.
. Turn off cruise control.
Blizzard Conditions Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Service 0 336. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
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Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to get inside. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO), which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle is stuck in snow:
. Clear snow from the base of
the vehicle, especially any blocking the exhaust pipe.
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. Open a window about 5 cm
(2 in) on the vehicle side that is away from the wind, to bring in fresh air.
. Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument panel.
. Adjust the climate control system to circulate the air inside the vehicle and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems.”
For more information about CO, see Engine Exhaust 0 192.
To save fuel, run the engine for short periods to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and partially close the window. Moving about to keep warm also helps.
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If the Vehicle Is Stuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. The Traction Control System (TCS) must be turned off by pressing the TCS/ESC button. Traction control is not completely off, but will only engage if the maneuver can cause damage to the electric drive unit.
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If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. The vehicle can overheat, causing an engine compartment fire or other damage. Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 56 km/h (35 mph).
Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward
gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. The Traction Control System prevents the tires from spinning at high speeds. To prevent electric drive unit wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the electric drive unit is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle. If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it might need to be towed out. If the vehicle does need to be towed out, see Towing the Vehicle 0 304.
Vehicle Load Limits It is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on the vehicle may show how much weight it may
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properly carry: the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification label. { Warning
Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles. This could cause loss of control and a crash. Overloading can also reduce stopping distance, damage the tires, and shorten the life of the vehicle.
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Tire and Loading Information Label
Label Example
A vehicle-specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (1), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (2) in kilograms and pounds. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original
equipment tires (3) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (4). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires 0 272 and Tire Pressure 0 278. There is also important loading information on the Certification label. It may show the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle. See “Certification Label” later in this section. “Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit– 1. Locate the statement "The
combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals
the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined
weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to
6.
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your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.”
This vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer.
3. Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 317 kg (700 lbs).
Example 2
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
2. Subtract Occupant
Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs). 3. Available Cargo Weight
= 113 kg (250 lbs).
Example 3
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
2. Subtract Occupant
Weight @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
3. Available Cargo Weight
= 0 kg (0 lbs).
Refer to the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined
Example 1
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
2. Subtract Occupant
Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs).
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weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight.
Certification Label
Label Example
A vehicle-specific Certification label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). The label may show the gross weight capacity of the vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo.
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Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.
. Put things in the cargo
area of the vehicle. In the cargo area, put them as far forward as possible. Try to spread the weight evenly.
. Never stack heavier
things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats.
. Do not leave an
unsecured child restraint in the vehicle.
. Secure loose items in the
vehicle.
. Do not leave a seat folded down unless needed.
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In The vehicle does not require a break-in period. Vehicle break-in is performed during manufacturing.
Power Button
The vehicle has an electronic pushbutton start. The POWER O button light is on steady when in
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ON/RUN power mode. When the vehicle is turned off, the POWER O button light will turn off. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter must be in the vehicle for the system to operate. If the vehicle will not start, place the RKE transmitter in the transmitter slot. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 31. ON/RUN : This position is for starting and driving. With the vehicle off, and the brake pedal applied, pressing the POWER O button once will place the vehicle in ON/RUN. When the READY light is on in the instrument cluster, the vehicle is ready to be driven. This could take up to 15 seconds at extremely cold temperatures. See Vehicle Ready Light 0 120. The engine will only start if needed. If the vehicle did not start, the instrument cluster will display a screen with inactive fuel and battery gauges. See Starting and Stopping the Vehicle 0 184.
Service Only Mode This power mode is available for service and diagnostics, and to verify the proper operation of the malfunction indicator lamp as may be required for emission inspection purposes. With the vehicle off, and the brake pedal not applied, pressing and holding the POWER O button for more than five seconds will place the vehicle in Service Only Mode. The instruments and audio systems will operate as they do in ON/RUN, but the vehicle will not be able to be driven. The propulsion system will not start in Service Only Mode. Press the button again to turn the vehicle off.
Caution
Service Only Mode will discharge the 12-volt battery. Do not use Service Only Mode for an extended period, or the vehicle may not start.
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STOPPING THE VEHICLE/OFF : To turn the vehicle off, press the POWER O button with the vehicle in P (Park). Retained Accessory Power (RAP) will remain active until the driver door is opened. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 185. When turning off the vehicle, if the vehicle is not in P (Park), the vehicle will go to ACC/ ACCESSORY and display the message SHIFT TO PARK in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Electric Drive Unit Messages 0 137. If the vehicle must be shut off in an emergency: 1. Brake using a firm and steady
pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This may deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force.
2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral).
This can be done while the vehicle is moving. After shifting to N (Neutral), firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location.
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3. Come to a complete stop, shift to P (Park), and turn the vehicle off by pressing the POWER O button.
4. Set the parking brake. See
Electric Parking Brake 0 195.
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Turning off the vehicle while moving may disable the airbags. While driving, only shut the propulsion system off in an emergency.
If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, and must be shut off while driving, press and hold the POWER O button for longer than two seconds, or press twice in five seconds.
Starting and Stopping the Vehicle The engine may start, if required, when the propulsion system is on.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving or the electric drive unit could be damaged. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped.
Caution
If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the vehicle operates. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. See Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 234.
Starting Procedure 1. Move the shift lever to P (Park)
or N (Neutral). The propulsion system will not start in any other position.
2. The Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter must be in the vehicle.
3. Press the brake pedal and
press and release the POWER O button.
If the RKE transmitter is not in the vehicle or something is interfering with the transmitter, a message displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Key and Lock Messages 0 139. If the vehicle will not start due to a low RKE transmitter battery, the vehicle can still be driven. See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery” in Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 31. Welcome, powering up, and powering down audio messages are heard as well as displayed on the instrument cluster. This happens when opening the driver door upon entry, and when pressing the POWER O button. The instrument cluster displays an active fuel or battery gauge, along with an audio startup cue, when the vehicle is ready to be driven. This could take up to 15 seconds at extremely cold temperatures. The
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engine will only start if needed. If the vehicle did not start, the instrument cluster will display a screen with inactive fuel and battery gauges. See Starting and Stopping the Vehicle 0 184.
Restarting Procedure If the vehicle must be restarted while it is still moving, move the shift lever to N (Neutral) and press the POWER O button twice without pressing the brake pedal. The propulsion system will not restart in any other position. Computers determine when the engine needs to run. The engine may start, if required, when the propulsion system is on. Some vehicle conditions that force the engine to run: . There are cold ambient
temperatures.
. The hood is open or not
completely latched.
. The high voltage battery has a
low charge.
. The engine needs to run for
maintenance.
See Maintenance Modes 0 190. A chime will sound if the driver door is opened while the vehicle is in ON/ RUN. Always press the POWER O button to turn the vehicle off before exiting. Stopping Procedure For information on how to turn the vehicle off, see Power Button 0 182.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The following features will operate for up to 10 minutes or until the driver door is opened: . Audio System . Accessory Power Outlets Power windows will operate for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened.
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Shifting Into Park 1. Hold the brake pedal down and
set the parking brake. See Electric Parking Brake 0 195.
2. Move the shift lever into
P (Park) by pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle.
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It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the propulsion system running. It could overheat and catch fire. It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the propulsion system is running. If you have left the propulsion
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system running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park 0 185.
If you have to leave the vehicle with the propulsion system on, be sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into P (Park), hold down the regular brake pedal. See if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without first pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P (Park). Torque Lock Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the electric drive unit. This happens when parking on
a hill and shifting the electric drive unit into P (Park) is not done properly and then it is difficult to shift out of P (Park). To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park). If torque lock does occur, your vehicle may need to be pushed uphill by another vehicle to relieve the parking pawl pressure, so you can shift out of P (Park).
Shifting out of Park To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle must be in ON/RUN, the brake pedal must be applied, and the charge cord must be unplugged. The vehicle has an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: . Prevent the vehicle from turning
off unless the shift lever is in P (Park).
. Prevent moving the shift lever
out of P (Park), unless the vehicle is in ON/RUN, the brake pedal is applied, and the charge cord is unplugged.
Parking the vehicle in extreme cold for several days without the charge cord connected may cause the electric drive unit to be locked in P (Park) until the propulsion system has warmed sufficiently. The shift lock is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low charged 12-volt battery (less than 9 volts). If the vehicle has an uncharged 12-volt battery or a 12-volt battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the 12-volt battery. See Battery - North America 0 256. If the console shift lever cannot be moved out of P (Park): 1. Apply and maintain the regular
brakes.
2. Turn the vehicle on using the POWER O button. See Power Button 0 182.
3. Let up on the shift lever and make sure the shift lever is pushed all the way into P (Park).
4. Press the shift lever button.
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5. Move the shift lever into the
desired gear.
If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), see your dealer or a professional towing service.
Parking over Things That Burn
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Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn.
Electric Vehicle Operating Modes
System Operation This vehicle is an Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV). It uses an electric propulsion system to drive the vehicle at all times. Electricity is the vehicle's primary source of energy, while gasoline is the secondary source. The vehicle has two modes of operation: Electric and Extended Range. In both modes, the vehicle is propelled by its electric drive unit. It converts electrical energy into mechanical energy to drive the wheels. See Driving for Better Energy Efficiency 0 27.
Electric Mode In Electric Mode, the vehicle does not use fuel or produce tailpipe emissions. During this primary mode, the vehicle is powered by electrical energy stored in the high
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voltage battery. The vehicle can operate in this mode until the battery has reached a low charge. There are some conditions when the battery charge is high enough to provide Electric Mode operation, but the engine still runs. They are: . Cold ambient temperatures. . Hot or cold high voltage battery
temperatures.
. The hood being open or not
completely closed and latched.
. Certain high voltage battery fault
conditions.
. Engine Maintenance Mode or
Fuel Maintenance Mode being run.
Extended Range Mode When the vehicle reaches the end of its electric range, it switches to Extended Range Mode (ERM). In this secondary mode, electricity is produced by the fuel‐powered engine. This secondary source of electric power extends the vehicle range. Operation will continue in
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ERM until the vehicle can be plugged in to recharge the high voltage battery and restore Electric Mode. The high voltage battery will continue to provide some power and work together with the engine to provide peak performance when it is required, such as driving up a steep incline or for high acceleration maneuvers. The battery will not be charged nor will electric vehicle range be restored by the engine. In either Electric Mode or Extended Range Mode, when the hood is open, the engine will run without turning off if the vehicle is on. The high voltage battery is neither charged nor discharged when this occurs. In either Electric Mode or Extended Range Mode, if there is a high voltage battery fault, the engine may run without turning off to generate needed electricity. The malfunction indicator lamp will turn on. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 113.
Driver Selected Operating Modes While driving in Electric or Extended Range Mode, additional operating modes can be selected.
Press the MODE switch to display selectable drive modes in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Continue pressing to scroll through the modes.
Highlight either the Mountain, Sport, or Hold Mode, then release the MODE switch. After three seconds, the new drive mode will become active. Pressing the MODE switch again will return to Tour Mode, and become active after three seconds. At next start, the vehicle will default to Tour Mode. Drive modes can then be selected again as desired. During some conditions, certain drive modes may be unavailable. The unavailable mode is grayed out in the DIC menu and cannot be selected. If in Sport, Mountain, or Hold Mode, the mode may become unavailable and the vehicle will return to Tour
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Mode. The indicator light goes off and a DIC message displays. See Propulsion Power Messages 0 141. Sport Mode
Each time the vehicle is started, it will return to Tour Mode. Mountain Mode
Sport Mode provides improved acceleration and more responsive steering and suspension than Tour Mode. Vehicle maximum allowed speed is also increased. Sport Mode can reduce efficiency, and may use the engine more than Tour Mode. Use Tour Mode whenever possible. Press the MODE switch to select Sport Mode. Press the MODE switch again to return to Tour Mode and it becomes active after three seconds.
Mountain Mode should be selected in advance of climbing steep, uphill grades and when expecting to drive in very hilly or mountainous terrain. This mode maintains a reserve electrical charge of the high voltage battery to provide better grade climbing performance. While driving in Mountain Mode, the vehicle will have less responsive acceleration. Mountain Mode will not change normal vehicle braking performance for steep downhill grades. See Hill and Mountain Roads 0 177 and Electric Drive Unit 0 193.
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Press the MODE switch to select Mountain Mode. If steep hill driving is expected, it is recommended to select Mountain Mode at least 20 minutes before driving on steep grades. This will allow the vehicle time to build a sufficient battery charge reserve. If Mountain Mode is not selected for these conditions, propulsion power may be reduced and the engine speed may increase. See Propulsion Power Messages 0 141. The engine may run when Mountain Mode is selected, depending on the high voltage battery charge, to build reserve battery charge for uphill climbs. The high voltage battery charge reserved for Mountain Mode will be displayed on the battery gauge, but will not be depleted until it is required for uphill driving. Press the MODE switch again to return to Tour Mode and it becomes active after three seconds. Each time the vehicle is started, it will return to Tour Mode to maintain a smaller battery charge reserve for normal driving.
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Hold Mode
Hold Mode is only available when the vehicle is in Electric Mode. This mode places the remaining battery charge into a reserve for the driver to use as desired. Selecting this mode transitions the vehicle to Extended Range Mode to maintain the battery charge reserve. Upon exiting Hold Mode, the reserved battery charge becomes available again and the vehicle returns to Electric Mode. If the transition is from Hold Mode directly to Mountain Mode, the electric range displayed adjusts for the Mountain Mode charge reserve. Press the MODE switch to select Hold Mode.
Press the MODE switch again to return to Tour Mode and it becomes active after three seconds. Each time the vehicle is started, it will return to Tour Mode.
Out of Fuel/Engine Unavailable If the vehicle runs out of fuel, or the engine will not start due to a malfunction, the vehicle can continue to be driven in Electric Mode. The vehicle will have less responsive acceleration. DIC messages indicate reduced propulsion power, that the engine is not available, and the need for fuel or service. Once the vehicle is refueled, or the malfunction is corrected, the engine will start the next time the vehicle is turned on to perform a self test, and DIC messages will not be displayed. Once the engine starts successfully, normal operation will continue in either Electric or Extended Range Mode. The engine may stop running after the self test is completed based on the current mode of
operation. See Fuel System Messages 0 138 and Service Vehicle Messages 0 142.
Maintenance Modes
Engine Maintenance Mode (EMM) EMM runs the engine to keep it in good working condition after approximately six weeks of no or very limited engine operation. EMM will force the engine to run, even if there is a charge to power the vehicle. When EMM is needed, the EMM Request screen appears on the center stack display at vehicle start.
If Start Maintenance is selected, EMM will begin. The engine will run for a set amount of time without
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