2012-2020 Ford Explorer SUV Information Displays User Manual

MY CAR USER MANUAL

Information Displays for Your Ford Explorer SUV Sixth Generation (2012-2020)

Instrument Cluster  
GAUGES - VEHICLES WITH: 6.5 INCH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  
DISPLAY SCREEN  
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A
B
C
D
E
F
Tachometer.  
Information bar.  
Speedometer.  
Fuel gauge.  
Information display.  
Engine coolant temperature gauge.  
Information Display  
Information that appears depends on your  
vehicle settings. See General  
Information (page 117).  
Information Bar  
Displays information related to the  
navigation, outside air temperature,  
odometer and distance to empty.  
Fuel Gauge  
Information Display  
Displays information related to the  
navigation, outside air temperature,  
odometer and distance to empty.  
The fuel gauge indicates about how much  
fuel is in the fuel tank.  
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump  
symbol indicates on which side of your  
vehicle the fuel filler door is located.  
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Instrument Cluster  
Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly  
Engine Coolant Temperature  
Gauge  
when your vehicle is moving or on a slope.  
Low Fuel Reminder  
WARNING: Do not remove the  
coolant reservoir cap when the engine is  
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10  
minutes for the cooling system to cool  
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap  
with a thick cloth to prevent the  
A low fuel level reminder displays and  
sounds when the distance to empty  
reaches 75 mi (120 km) to empty for  
MyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi  
(40 km), 10 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)  
for all vehicle keys.  
Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at  
different fuel gauge positions depending on  
fuel economy conditions. This variation is  
normal.  
possibility of scalding and slowly remove  
the cap. Failure to follow this instruction  
could result in personal injury.  
Indicates engine coolant temperature. At  
normal operating temperature, the level  
indicator will be in the normal range. If the  
engine coolant temperature exceeds the  
normal range, stop your vehicle as soon as  
safely possible, switch off the engine and  
let the engine cool.  
Distance to Empty  
Indicates the approximate distance your  
vehicle can travel on the fuel remaining in  
the tank. Changes in driving pattern can  
cause the value to not only decrease but  
also increase or stay constant for periods  
of time.  
GAUGES - VEHICLES WITH:  
12.3 INCH INSTRUMENT  
CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN  
Note: Clusters shown in single gauge view.  
Note: Displays may appear slightly different  
depending on region.  
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Instrument Cluster  
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A
B
C
D
E
Gauge display.  
Speedometer.  
Information bar.  
Information display.  
Fuel gauge.  
Fuel Gauge  
Gauge Display  
The fuel gauge indicates about how much  
Displays different gauge selections  
depending on supported options. Options  
include Tachometer or Engine Coolant  
Temperature.  
fuel is in the fuel tank.  
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump  
symbol indicates on which side of your  
vehicle the fuel filler door is located.  
Information Bar  
Displays information related to the current  
audio source, navigation, outside air  
temperature and distance to empty.  
Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly  
when your vehicle is moving or on a slope.  
Low Fuel Reminder  
A low fuel level reminder displays and  
sounds when the distance to empty  
reaches 75 mi (120 km) to empty for  
MyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi  
(40 km), 10 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)  
for all vehicle keys.  
Information Display  
Information that appears depends on  
current gauge view and on-demand  
settings. See General Information (page  
117).  
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Instrument Cluster  
Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at  
Engine Coolant Temperature  
Gauge  
different fuel gauge positions depending on  
fuel economy conditions. This variation is  
normal.  
WARNING: Do not remove the  
coolant reservoir cap when the engine is  
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10  
minutes for the cooling system to cool  
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap  
with a thick cloth to prevent the  
Distance to Empty  
Indicates the approximate distance your  
vehicle can travel on the fuel remaining in  
the tank. Changes in driving pattern can  
cause the value to not only decrease but  
also increase or stay constant for periods  
of time.  
possibility of scalding and slowly remove  
the cap. Failure to follow this instruction  
could result in personal injury.  
Indicates engine coolant temperature. At  
normal operating temperature, the level  
indicator will be in the normal range. If the  
engine coolant temperature exceeds the  
normal range, stop your vehicle as soon as  
safely possible, switch off the engine and  
let the engine cool.  
GAUGES - VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  
DISPLAY SCREEN  
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Instrument Cluster  
A
B
C
D
E
Tachometer.  
Information display.  
Speedometer.  
Fuel gauge.  
Engine coolant temperature gauge.  
Information Display  
Information that appears depends on your  
vehicle settings. See General  
Information (page 117).  
WARNING: Do not remove the  
coolant reservoir cap when the engine is  
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10  
minutes for the cooling system to cool  
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap  
with a thick cloth to prevent the  
Fuel Gauge  
possibility of scalding and slowly remove  
the cap. Failure to follow this instruction  
could result in personal injury.  
The fuel gauge indicates about how much  
fuel is in the fuel tank.  
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump  
symbol indicates on which side of your  
vehicle the fuel filler door is located.  
WARNING LAMPS AND  
INDICATORS  
Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly  
when your vehicle is moving or on a slope.  
The following warning lamps and  
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition  
that may become serious. Some lamps  
illuminate when you start your vehicle to  
make sure they work. If any lamps remain  
on after starting your vehicle, refer to the  
respective system warning lamp for further  
information.  
Note: Some warning indicators appear in  
the information display and function the  
same as a warning lamp, but do not display  
when you start your vehicle.  
Low Fuel Reminder  
A low fuel level reminder displays and  
sounds when the distance to empty  
reaches 75 mi (120 km) to empty for  
MyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi  
(40 km), 10 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)  
for all vehicle keys.  
Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at  
different fuel gauge positions depending on  
fuel economy conditions. This variation is  
normal.  
Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped)  
Engine Coolant Temperature  
Gauge  
The cruise control system  
indicator light changes color to  
Indicates engine coolant temperature. At  
normal operating temperature, the level  
indicator will be in the normal range. If the  
engine coolant temperature exceeds the  
normal range, stop your vehicle as soon as  
safely possible, switch off the engine and  
let the engine cool.  
indicate what mode the system  
is in. See How Does Adaptive Cruise  
Control With Stop and Go Work (page  
246).  
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Instrument Cluster  
On (white light): Illuminates when you  
Battery  
switch on the adaptive cruise control  
system. Turns off when you switch the  
cruise control system off.  
If it illuminates while driving, it  
indicates a system error. Switch  
off all unnecessary electrical  
Engaged (green light): Illuminates when  
you engage the adaptive cruise control  
system. Turns off when you disengage the  
cruise control system.  
equipment and have the system checked  
by an authorized dealer immediately.  
Blind Spot Monitor  
Illuminates when you switch this  
Anti-Lock Braking System  
feature off or in conjunction with  
If it illuminates when you are  
a message. See Blind Spot  
driving, this indicates a system  
Information System (page 264).  
error. You continue to have the  
normal braking (without ABS) unless the  
brake system warning lamp also  
illuminates. Have the system checked by  
an authorized dealer.  
Brake System Warning Lamp  
WARNING: Driving your vehicle  
with the warning lamp on is dangerous.  
A significant decrease in braking  
Automatic High Beam Control  
performance may occur. It may take you  
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your  
vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
Driving extended distances with the  
parking brake engaged can cause brake  
failure and the risk of personal injury.  
Illuminates when this feature is  
on. See What Is Automatic  
High Beam Control (page 94).  
Auto Hold Active  
Illuminates when the system  
Note: Indicators vary depending on region.  
holds your vehicle stationary.  
This lamp is a dual function lamp and  
illuminates when:  
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You apply the parking brake with the  
ignition on.  
Your vehicle has a brake fault or low  
brake fluid level, regardless of parking  
brake position.  
Auto Hold Unavailable  
Illuminates when the system is  
on, but unavailable to hold your  
vehicle stationary.  
If the lamp illuminates when you  
are moving, you may have the  
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parking brake applied. Make sure  
the parking brake is off. Have  
your vehicle checked as soon as  
possible if the lamp continues to  
Auto Start-stop (If Equipped)  
Illuminates when the engine  
shuts down or in conjunction  
with a message.  
illuminate.  
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Instrument Cluster  
Cruise Control  
Engine Oil  
Illuminates when you switch this  
If it illuminates with the engine  
running or when you are driving,  
this indicates a system error.  
feature on.  
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Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to  
do so and switch the engine off. Check the  
engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check  
(page 326).  
Direction Indicator  
Illuminates when you switch on  
the left or right direction  
indicator or the hazard flasher. If  
the indicators stay on or flash faster, check  
for a burned out bulb. See Changing a  
Bulb (page 341).  
Note: Do not resume your journey if it  
illuminates despite the level being correct.  
Have the system checked by an authorized  
dealer immediately.  
Fasten Seatbelt  
Door Ajar  
Illuminates and a tone sounds  
Illuminates when the ignition is  
on and any door is not  
completely closed.  
to remind you to fasten your  
seatbelt. See Seatbelt  
Reminder (page 42).  
Electric Park Brake  
Fasten Rear Seatbelt  
Note: Indicators vary depending on region.  
Illuminates and a tone sounds  
Illuminates or flashes when the  
to signal the rear seatbelts are  
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electric parking brake has a  
not fastened.  
system error. See Electric  
Parking Brake (page 215).  
Front Airbag  
If it does not illuminate when you  
switch the ignition on, continues  
Engine or Motor Coolant  
Temperature  
Illuminates when your vehicle  
coolant temperature is high.  
Stop your vehicle as soon as  
possible, switch off your vehicle and let it  
cool. See Engine Coolant Check (page  
331).  
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to flash or remains on when the  
engine is running, this indicates a  
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked  
as soon as possible.  
Front Fog Lamps(If Equipped)  
Illuminates when you switch the  
front fog lamps on.  
High Beam  
Illuminates when you switch the  
high beam headlamps on. It  
flashes when you use the  
headlamp flasher.  
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Instrument Cluster  
High Voltage Electric System  
Low Tire Pressure Warning  
Failure (If Equipped)  
Illuminates when the tire  
pressure is low. If the lamp  
It illuminates if your hybrid  
remains on with the engine  
electric vehicle has an electrical  
component fault or failure that  
running or when driving, check the tire  
pressure as soon as possible.  
causes your vehicle to shutdown or enter  
a limited operating mode. A message may  
appear in the instrument cluster display.  
It also illuminates momentarily when you  
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp  
is functional. If it does not illuminate when  
you switch the ignition on, or begins to  
flash at any time, have the system checked  
by an authorized dealer.  
Hill Descent (If Equipped)  
Illuminates when you switch hill  
descent on.  
Low Washer Fluid  
Hood Ajar  
Illuminates when the windshield  
washer fluid is low.  
Illuminates when the ignition is  
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on and the hood is not  
completely closed.  
Powertrain Fault  
Illuminates when the system  
Lamps On  
detects a powertrain or a  
Illuminates when you switch the  
low beam headlamps or the  
parking lamps on.  
4WD/AWD fault. Contact an  
authorized dealer as soon as possible.  
Ready to Drive(If Equipped)  
Liftgate Ajar  
Illuminates when you have  
Illuminates when the liftgate is  
switched on your hybrid electric  
not completely closed.  
vehicle and it is ready to drive. A  
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corresponding message may appear  
stating ready to drive.  
Low Beam Warning  
Illuminates when the low beam  
Service Engine Soon  
headlamp bulb is not functioning  
It illuminates when you switch  
properly.  
the ignition on prior to engine  
start to check the bulb and to  
Low Fuel Level  
indicate whether your vehicle is ready for  
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.  
Illuminates when the fuel level  
is low or the fuel tank is nearly  
empty. Refuel as soon as  
possible.  
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Instrument Cluster  
Normally, it illuminates until the engine is  
Keyless Warning Alert(If Equipped)  
cranked and automatically turns off if no  
system errors are present. However, if after  
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this  
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for  
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.  
See Catalytic Converter (page 197).  
Sounds the horn twice when you exit your  
vehicle with the intelligent access key, after  
the last door is closed and your keyless  
vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle is  
still on.  
If it illuminates when the engine is running  
this indicates a system error. The On Board  
Diagnostics system has detected an error  
in the vehicle emission control system.  
Headlamps On Warning Chime  
Sounds when you remove the key from the  
ignition and open the driver's door and you  
have left the headlamps or parking lamps  
on.  
If it flashes, engine misfire may be  
occurring. Continuing to drive your vehicle  
may cause reduced power or the engine  
to stop. Failure to respond to the warning  
lamp may cause component damage not  
covered by the vehicle Warranty. Have  
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
Parking Brake On Warning Chime  
Sounds when you have left the parking  
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the  
warning chime remains on after you have  
released the parking brake, have the  
system checked by an authorized dealer  
immediately.  
Stability Control  
It flashes when the system is  
active. If it remains illuminated  
or does not illuminate when you  
switch the ignition on, this indicates a  
system error. During a system error the  
system switches off. Have the system  
checked by an authorized dealer  
immediately. See Using Stability  
Control (page 226).  
Stability Control Off  
Illuminates when you switch the  
system off. It goes out when you  
switch the system back on or  
when you switch the ignition off.  
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND  
INDICATORS  
Key in Ignition Warning Chime  
Sounds when you open the driver's door  
and you have left the key in the ignition.  
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Information Displays  
Information Display Controls  
GENERAL INFORMATION -  
VEHICLES WITH: 6.5 INCH  
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  
DISPLAY SCREEN  
A
B
C
WARNING:Driving while distracted  
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash  
and injury. We strongly recommend that  
you use extreme caution when using any  
device that may take your focus off the  
road. Your primary responsibility is the  
safe operation of your vehicle. We  
recommend against the use of any  
hand-held device while driving and  
encourage the use of voice-operated  
systems when possible. Make sure you  
are aware of all applicable local laws  
that may affect the use of electronic  
devices while driving.  
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A
B
C
Return button.  
OK button.  
Menu button.  
Return Button  
Use the return button to go back or to exit.  
You can control various systems on your  
vehicle using the information display  
controls on the steering wheel.  
Corresponding information appears in the  
information display.  
OK Button  
Use the OK button to make a selection.  
You can also use it to scroll through a  
menu.  
Menu Button  
Use the menu button on the main screen  
to display the submenu.  
6 Inch Display Menu  
This icon gives you the ability to  
switch a feature on or off. A  
check in the box indicates the  
feature is on, and unchecked indicates the  
feature is off.  
Note: Some options may appear slightly  
different or not at all if the items are  
optional.  
Note: Some MyKey menu options only  
appear if MyKey is enabled and at least one  
MyKey is programmed.  
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Information Displays  
Select Screens  
Select Screens  
Menu options covered in Personalized Settings. See Personalized Settings (page  
119).  
Audio  
Audio  
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 433).  
Navigation  
Navigation  
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 433).  
Phone  
Phone  
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 433).  
Settings  
Settings  
Brake Coach  
Oil Life  
Percent Oil Life Indication XXX%  
Hold Ok to Reset  
Tire Monitor  
Neutral Tow  
Hold Ok to Reset  
Hold Ok to Initialize  
Note: Additional vehicle settings are  
available through your touchscreen. See  
Settings (page 464).  
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Information Displays  
Display Setup  
Display Setup  
Speedometer units  
Driving History1  
1 Hybrid only  
Hold Ok to Reset  
Note: Additional display settings are  
available through your touchscreen. See  
Settings (page 464).  
GENERAL INFORMATION -  
VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH  
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  
DISPLAY SCREEN  
Hybrid Display Information (If  
Equipped)  
Unique hybrid vehicle information displays  
on your information display when you shut  
off your vehicle or come to a stop.  
WARNING:Driving while distracted  
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash  
and injury. We strongly recommend that  
you use extreme caution when using any  
device that may take your focus off the  
road. Your primary responsibility is the  
safe operation of your vehicle. We  
recommend against the use of any  
hand-held device while driving and  
encourage the use of voice-operated  
systems when possible. Make sure you  
are aware of all applicable local laws  
that may affect the use of electronic  
devices while driving.  
Brake Coach  
The Brake Coach appears after the vehicle  
has come to a stop. It coaches you to brake  
in a manner that maximizes the amount  
of energy returned through the  
regenerative braking system.  
The percent displayed is an indication of  
the regenerative braking efficiency with  
100% representing the maximum amount  
of energy recovery. Brake Coach can be  
turned on or off in the settings menu.  
Trip Summary  
The trip summary displays upon shutting  
off your vehicle. The values are cumulative  
since you last started your vehicle.  
You can control various systems on your  
vehicle using the information display  
controls on the steering wheel.  
Corresponding information appears in the  
information display.  
The information shown is the same as the  
This Trip on demand screen. See  
Personalized Settings (page 119).  
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Information Displays  
OK Button  
Information Display Controls  
Use the OK button to make a selection.  
You can also use it to scroll through a  
menu.  
A
B
C
Menu Button  
Use the menu button on the main screen  
to display the submenu.  
12 Inch Display Menu  
This icon gives you the ability to  
switch a feature on or off. A  
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check in the box indicates the  
feature is on, and unchecked indicates the  
feature is off.  
Note: Some options may appear slightly  
different or not at all if the items are  
optional.  
A
B
C
Return button.  
OK button.  
Menu button.  
Note: Some MyKey menu options only  
appear if MyKey is enabled and at least one  
MyKey is programmed.  
Return Button  
Use the return button to go back or to exit.  
Select Screens  
Select Screens  
Menu options covered in Personalized Settings. See Personalized Settings (page  
119).  
Audio  
Audio  
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 433).  
Navigation  
Navigation  
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 433).  
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Information Displays  
Phone  
Phone  
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 433).  
Settings  
Settings  
Brake Coach  
Oil Life  
Percent Oil Life Indication XXX%  
Hold Ok to Reset  
Tire Monitor  
Neutral Tow  
Hold Ok to Reset  
Hold Ok to Initialize  
Note: Additional vehicle settings are  
available through your touchscreen. See  
Settings (page 464).  
Display Setup  
Display Setup  
Add Tachometer to View  
Speedometer units  
Driving History1  
1 Hybrid only  
Hold Ok to Reset  
Note: Additional display settings are  
Brake Coach  
available through your touchscreen. See  
Settings (page 464).  
The Brake Coach appears after the vehicle  
has come to a stop. It coaches you to brake  
in a manner that maximizes the amount  
of energy returned through the  
Hybrid Display Information (If  
Equipped)  
regenerative braking system.  
Unique hybrid vehicle information displays  
on your information display when you shut  
off your vehicle or come to a stop.  
The percent displayed is an indication of  
the regenerative braking efficiency with  
100% representing the maximum amount  
of energy recovery. Brake Coach can be  
turned on or off in the settings menu.  
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Information Displays  
Trip Summary  
Information Display Controls  
The trip summary displays upon shutting  
off your vehicle. The values are cumulative  
since you last started your vehicle.  
A
B
C
The information shown is the same as the  
This Trip on demand screen. See  
Personalized Settings (page 119).  
GENERAL INFORMATION -  
VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH  
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  
DISPLAY SCREEN  
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A
B
C
Return button.  
OK button.  
Menu button.  
WARNING:Driving while distracted  
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash  
and injury. We strongly recommend that  
you use extreme caution when using any  
device that may take your focus off the  
road. Your primary responsibility is the  
safe operation of your vehicle. We  
recommend against the use of any  
hand-held device while driving and  
encourage the use of voice-operated  
systems when possible. Make sure you  
are aware of all applicable local laws  
that may affect the use of electronic  
devices while driving.  
Return Button  
Use the return button to go back or to exit.  
OK Button  
Use the OK button to make a selection.  
You can also use it to scroll through a  
menu.  
Menu Button  
Use the menu button on the main screen  
to display the submenu.  
You can control various systems on your  
vehicle using the quick action menu (QAM)  
buttons on the right-hand side of the  
steering wheel. The information display  
provides the corresponding information.  
4 Inch Display Menu  
This icon shows the features on  
or off status. A check in the box  
indicates the feature is on, and  
unchecked indicates the feature is off.  
Note: Some options may appear different  
or not at all if the items are optional.  
Note: Some MyKey menu options only  
appear if MyKey is enabled and at least one  
MyKey is programmed.  
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Information Displays  
Trip Menu  
Trip Menu  
Trip 1  
Trip 2  
Reset Individual Values  
Configure View  
Select Your Setting  
Select Your Setting  
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Trip Odometer - Registers the distance traveled of individual journeys or the total  
distance since the function was last reset.  
Trip Timer - Registers the elapsed time of individual journeys or the total time since  
the function was last reset.  
Average Fuel - Indicates the average fuel consumption of individual journeys or the  
average fuel consumption since the function was last reset.  
Average Speed - Indicates the average vehicle speed of individual journeys or the  
average vehicle speed since the function was last reset.  
Distance to Empty - Indicates the approximate distance your vehicle can travel on  
the fuel remaining in the tank. Changes in driving pattern can cause the value to not  
only decrease but also increase or stay constant for periods of time.  
Note: Hold OK to reset fuel history and average fuel economy.  
MyView  
MyView  
Digital Speedometer  
Fuel Economy  
Trip/Audio  
Calm Screen  
Navigation  
Navigation  
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 433).  
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Information Displays  
Audio  
Audio  
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 433).  
Phone  
Phone  
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 433).  
Settings  
Settings  
Information  
Display  
Contains vehicle status information.  
Select Your Setting.  
Language  
Select Your Setting  
Select Your Setting  
Measure unit  
Temperature unit  
Tire Pressure  
Driver Assistance  
Select Your Setting  
Vehicle Maintenance Oil Level  
Oil Life  
Brake Fluid Life  
Tire Pressure  
MyKey Info  
MyKey  
Create MyKey  
Note: Additional vehicle settings are  
available through your touchscreen. See  
Settings (page 464).  
PERSONALIZED SETTINGS  
Select one of these options to display on  
your main screen.  
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Information Displays  
Note: Some options may appear slightly  
different or not at all if the items are  
optional.  
Select Screens  
Calm Screen  
Fuel Economy  
Trip 1  
Trip 2  
This Trip1  
EV Coach1  
Tire Pressure  
Intelligent AWD  
Off Road  
Trailer Light Check  
Seatbelts  
Auto StartStop2  
Now Playing  
1 Hybrid only  
2 Non-hybrid only  
Hybrid features:  
After making your selection:  
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When the gasoline engine is off the  
instant fuel economy gauge is replaced  
with an electric driving message.  
1. Select a setting and press the OK  
button. This can offer more  
information on some features.  
Note: Hold OK to reset fuel history and  
Note: Hold OK to reset fuel history and  
average fuel economy.  
average fuel economy.  
Trip 1 and 2  
Fuel Economy  
Provides trip timer, trip average fuel  
An Instant Fuel Economy gauge is provided  
along with average fuel economy. Average  
fuel economy is continuously averaged  
since the last reset.  
economy and total trip distance traveled.  
For hybrid vehicles, the trip also shows the  
distance traveled on electric power only.  
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When your power level is completely  
Hybrid Information(If Equipped)  
This Trip  
Provides trip timer, trip average fuel  
economy, total trip distance traveled, and  
distance traveled on electric power only  
with the engine off. If the gasoline engine  
has not turned on during the trip then trip  
average fuel economy is not shown. This  
Trip automatically resets each time you  
start your vehicle.  
within the box the color of the bar will  
be all green. This means that the  
regenerative braking system is being  
used to efficiently slow the vehicle  
down and return the maximum  
percentage of energy to the high  
voltage battery.  
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When your power level is outside of the  
green box then the bar will be white.  
This means that both the regenerative  
braking system and conventional  
braking system are being used.  
EV Coach  
EV Coach can help you to get the most out  
of your vehicle’s electric driving and  
regenerative braking capabilities.  
When you are accelerating or maintaining  
speed you will see a blue or white solid bar  
indicating vehicle power. You may also see  
a blue rectangular box which shows the  
power level at which the engine will turn  
on.  
INFORMATION MESSAGES  
Note: Depending on your vehicle options  
and instrument cluster type, not all of the  
messages display or are available. Certain  
messages may be abbreviated or shortened  
depending upon which cluster type you  
have.  
•
When your power level is within the box  
the color of the bar will be blue. This  
means you are in Electric operation and  
the engine is off.  
•
When your power level is outside of the  
box the color of the bar will be white.  
This means you are in Hybrid operation  
with a combination of the electric  
motor and the engine providing vehicle  
power.  
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Press the OK button to acknowledge and  
remove some messages from the  
information display. Other message will  
be removed automatically after a short  
time.  
When you are decelerating with either your  
foot off the accelerator pedal or on the  
brake pedal you will see a green or white  
solid bar indicating the power being used  
to slow down the vehicle. You may also  
see a green rectangular box which shows  
the amount of power that can be  
recaptured by the regenerative braking  
system and returned to the high voltage  
battery.  
Certain messages need to be confirmed  
before you can access the menus.  
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Active Park  
Message  
Action  
Active Park Fault The system requires service. Have the system checked as soon as  
possible.  
Adaptive Cruise Control  
Message  
Action  
Adaptive Cruise  
Malfunction  
A radar concern is preventing the adaptive cruise from engaging.  
See HowDoesAdaptiveCruiseControlWithStopandGoWork  
(page 246).  
Front Sensor Not  
Aligned  
Adaptive Cruise  
Not Available  
Conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot function  
properly. See How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop  
and Go Work (page 246).  
Adaptive Cruise The radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to inclement  
Not Available  
Sensor Blocked  
See Manual  
weather, ice, mud or water in front of radar. You can typically clean  
the sensor to resolve. See How Does Adaptive Cruise Control  
With Stop and Go Work (page 246).  
Normal Cruise  
Active Adaptive  
Braking Off  
Displays when the system disables automatic braking.  
Adaptive Cruise - Displays when the system reinstates adaptive cruise control to you.  
Driver Resume  
Control  
Adaptive Cruise Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive  
Speed Too Low to  
Activate  
cruise.  
Adaptive Headlamps  
Message  
Action  
Check Headlamp  
System See  
Manual  
Displays when the system detects a concern. Have the system  
checked as soon as possible.  
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