Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2009 Owner's Manual

2009 Cadillac Escalade Two-mode Hybrid M

Seats and Restraint System

Restraint System Check

Features and Controls

Storage Areas Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Instrument Panel

Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s)

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Towing

........................................... 2-2

............................................. 3-1

........................................ 3-2

........................................ 3-9

..................................................... 4-2

............................. 1-1

.............................. 1-2

..................................... 2-1

....................................... 4-1

............. 2-3

.......... 3-3

.................... 3-7

....... 4-2

Service and Appearance Care

Service Checking Things Under the Hood Four-Wheel Drive Electrical System Tires Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Maintenance Schedule

Index

..................................................... 5-2

..................................... 5-21

...................................... 5-22

...................................................... 5-24

..................................... 6-1

................................................................ 1

.......................... 5-1

................. 5-3

..................... 5-51

................................ 6-2

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name Escalade are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.

The information in this manual supplements the owner manual. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. GM reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Introduction

Your hybrid SUV is designed to be more fuel efficient than the standard SUV, which results in reduced carbon dioxide emissions.

Using this Supplement

This supplement contains information speciﬁc to the hybrid components of the vehicle. It does not explain everything you need to know about the vehicle. Read this supplement along with the owner manual to learn about the vehicle’s features and controls.

Index

A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of this supplement. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the supplement, and the page number where you will ﬁnd it.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25785841 A First Printing

Section 1 Seats and Restraint System

Restraint System Check ...................................1-2

Replacing Restraint System Parts After a

Crash ....................................................... .1-2

1-1

Restraint System Check

Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash

If an airbag inﬂates or the vehicle has been in a crash, the vehicle’s sensing system may command the automatic hybrid battery disconnect to open. When the battery disconnect is open, the hybrid battery will be off and the vehicle will not start.

The airbag readiness light and/or SERVICE HYBRID SYSTEM message may come on in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “Airbag Readiness Light” in the owner manual and Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-7 for more information.

To operate the vehicle, the automatic hybrid battery disconnect must be reconnected by a qualiﬁed service technician and sensing system parts will need to be replaced. Have the vehicle serviced right away.

1-2

Section 2 Features and Controls

Storage Areas ..................................................2-2

Power Outlet Alternating Current .......................2-2

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle .................2-3

Starting the Vehicle ........................................2-3

Active Fuel Management™ ..............................2-5

Automatic Transmission Operation ....................2-6

Four-Wheel Drive ...........................................2-9

Shifting Into Park ..........................................2-14

Regenerative Braking ....................................2-16

Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................2-16

2-1

Storage Areas

Power Outlet Alternating Current

The vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts.

The power outlet is located in the rear cargo area on the driver side.

An indicatorlight on the outlet turns on to show it is in use. The light comes on when the ignition is in ON/RUN and equipment requiring less than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet, and no system fault is detected.

The indicator light does not come on when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or if no equipment is plugged into the outlet.

If equipment is connected using more than 150 watts, or a system fault is detected, a protection circuit shuts off the power supply and the indicator light turns off. To reset the circuit, unplug the item and plug it back in or turn the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) off and then back on. The power restarts when equipment using 150 watts or less is plugged into the outlet and a system fault is not detected.

The power outlet is not designed for the following electrical equipment and may not work properly if these items are plugged into the power outlet:

• Equipment with high initial peak wattage such as:

compressor-driven refrigerators and electric power tools.

• Other equipment requiring an extremely stable

power supply such as: microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.

See High Voltage Devices and Wiring on page 5-3.

2-2

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Starting the Vehicle

{ CAUTION:

Exiting the vehicle, without ﬁrst shifting into P (Park), may cause the vehicle to move, and you or others can be seriously injured. Because the vehicle has the Automatic Engine Start/Stop feature, the vehicle’s engine might seem to be shut off when you come to a complete stop. However, once the brake pedal is released, the vehicle can move. The vehicle’s engine can also restart at any time.

Shift to P (Park) and turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF, before exiting the vehicle.

Start the engine as you would any other engine. See “Starting the Engine” in the owner manual for more information on starting. The hybrid system provides very quiet engine starting. If pulling a trailer with trailer brakes, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-7 for more information.

Auto Stop

The vehicle has an Auto Stop feature. After a successful engine start, the engine may turn off and operate in the Auto Stop mode. Some of the vehicle conditions that allow the engine to stop running and enter the Auto Stop mode are:

• Ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.

• The hood is closed.

• The gear selector is in P (Park), N (Neutral) or

D (Drive).

• The hybrid battery is at an acceptable state of

charge.

• The hybrid battery voltage, temperature or power

limits are not exceeded. In very hot conditions, Auto Stop may be unavailable until the hybrid battery has cooled.

• The engine is at operating temperature.

If you are on an incline, the hybrid drive motor can help keep the vehicle from rolling backwards, even if the engine is in Auto Stop.

2-3

With your foot off the brake and the vehicle on level ground, the hybrid drive motor may cause the vehicle to roll slowly forward, even when the engine is in Auto Stop.

Keep your foot ﬁrmly on the brake pedal until you are ready for the vehicle to move.

Engine OFF and AUTO STOP modes are indicated on the tachometer display. When the tachometer needle indicates OFF, the engine is not running and will remain off until the ignition key is placed in the START position or a remote vehicle start is performed. When the tachometer needle indicates AUTO STOP, the hybrid system is on, the engine is not running, but may Auto Start at any time without notice. See Tachometer on page 3-4 for more information.

A chime will sound if the driver door is opened while in Auto Stop as a reminder that the ignition switch is not in the LOCK/OFF position. Always turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF and remove the key from the ignition switch when exiting the vehicle.

Auto Start

The vehicle also has an Auto Start feature. The engine will remain off while in Auto Stop mode until vehicle conditions require the engine to run. The near-instant starting of the engine from Auto Stop mode is called Auto Start. Some of the vehicle conditions that may cause the engine to Auto Start are:

• The hood is opened.

• The gear selector is in M (Manual Mode) or

R (Reverse).

• The hybrid battery state of charge is too low.

• The hybrid battery voltage, temperature or power

limits are exceeded.

• The engine is not at operating temperature.

• Acceleration demands require the use of the engine.

2-4

EV Mode

The vehicle also has an EV mode which uses only the electric motor to move the vehicle. Depending on the state of battery charge, the vehicle can travel up to two miles (3.2 km) in EV mode. EV mode is unavailable when the vehicle is out of fuel.

With light acceleration, the vehicle will drive in EV mode. If increased acceleration is required, or the vehicle

reaches approximately 25 mph (40 km/h), the engine will start automatically. The engine shuts off at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h) unless the transmission is in M (Manual Mode) or Auto Stop is disabled.

During heavy acceleration, both the engine and hybrid electric motors supply power. A sensation similar to a transmission gear change can be felt as the transmission changes modes. Engine RPM may remain above 4,000 RPM for a longer period during hard acceleration.

Active Fuel Management™

Vehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel Management™. This system allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending on the driving conditions.

When less power is required, such as cruising at a constant vehicle speed, the system will operate in the half cylinder mode, allowing the vehicle to achieve better fuel economy. When greater power demands are required, such as accelerating from a stop, passing, or merging onto a freeway, the system will maintain full-cylinder operation.

If the vehicle has an Active Fuel Management™ indicator, see DIC Operation and Displays in the index of the Owner Manual for more information on using this display.

2-5

Automatic Transmission Operation

The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster.

There are several different positions for the shift lever.

See “Range Selection Mode” later in this section. P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the

best position to use when you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily.

When parked on a hill, especially when the vehicle has a heavy load, you may notice an increase in the effort to shift out of P (Park). See “Shifting Into P (Park)” in the Index of vehicle’s owner manual for more information.

{ CAUTION:

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 engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine 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 in the Owner Manual. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-7.

2-6

{ CAUTION:

If you have Four-Wheel Drive, the vehicle will be free to roll — even if the shift lever is in P (Park) — if the transfer case is in Neutral. So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear, Two-Wheel Drive High or Four-Wheel Drive High or Four-Wheel Drive Low — not in Neutral. See “Shifting Into Park” in the Owner Manual.

R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up.

Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped.

To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see “If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow” in the Index of the vehicle’s owner manual.

N (Neutral): In this position, the engine and transmission are not connected with the wheels. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only.

Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed.

Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle.

D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It

provides the best fuel economy. If you need more power for passing, and you are:

• Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the

accelerator pedal about halfway down.

• Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the

accelerator all the way down.

2-7

D (Drive) or M (Manual Mode) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving. You may want to shift the transmission to a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often.

Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding. See “Skidding” under “Loss of Control” in the Index of the vehicle’s owner manual for more information.

When temperatures are very cold, the transmission’s gear shifting may be delayed, providing more stable shifts until the engine warms up. Shifts may be more noticeable with a cold transmission. This difference in shifting is normal.

M (Manual Mode): This position lets drivers select the range of gears appropriate for current driving conditions. If the vehicle has this feature, see “Range Selection Mode” later in this section.

Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place.

The vehicle has a shift stabilization feature that adjusts the transmission shifting to the current driving conditions to reduce rapid upshifts and downshifts. If the shift

stabilization feature determines that a current vehicle speed cannot be maintained, the transmission does not upshift. In some cases, this may appear to be a delayed shift, however the transmission is operating normally.

Range Selection Mode

The Range Selection Mode controls the vehicle’s transmission.

To use this feature:

1. Move the shift lever to the M (Manual Mode).

2. Press the plus/minus button, to upshift or downshift selecting the desired range of gears.

2-8

A number displays next to the M, indicating the current gear that has been selected. The number displayed in the gear indicator is the highest gear that can be used. The vehicle can automatically shift to lower gears as it adjusts to driving conditions. When 3 (Third) is selected, 1 (First) through 3 (Third) gears are automatically shifted by the vehicle, but 4 (Fourth) cannot be used until it is selected.

The Range Selection Mode controls the vehicle and engine speed while driving down a hill or towing a trailer, by allowing you to select a desired range of gears.

When you move the shift lever into M, the transmission will default to M4. In this gear range, effective engine braking occurs at speeds above 45 mph (72 km/h).

Pushing the minus (−) button on the shift lever reduces the gear range.

In the M3 gear range, effective engine braking occurs at speeds above 35 mph (56 km/h).

In the M2 gear range, effective engine braking occurs at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h).

In the M1 gear range, effective engine braking occurs at speeds above 10 mph (16 km/h).

When operating in M (Manual Mode), Auto Stop is disabled. For better vehicle efficiency, operate the vehicle in D (Drive) not M (Manual Mode).

Cruise control can be used while using the Range Selection Mode.

Four-Wheel Drive

If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send the engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. Read the following before using four-wheel drive.

Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in Four-Wheel-Drive High or Four-Wheel-Drive Low for an extended period of time may cause premature wear on your vehicle’s powertrain. Do not drive on clean, dry pavement in Four-Wheel-Drive High or Four-Wheel-Drive Low for extended periods of time.

While driving on clean dry pavement and during tight turns, you may experience a vibration in the steering system.

The vehicle has StabiliTrak Four-Wheel-Drive Low will turn Traction Control and StabiliTrak

off. See StabiliTrak®System in the index

of the Owner Manual for more information.

Front Axle

The front axle engages and disengages automatically when you shift the transfer case. Some delay for the axle to engage or disengage is normal.

. Shifting into

2-9

Automatic Transfer Case

The transfer case knob is located to the left of the instrument panel cluster.

Use this dial to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. You can choose among ﬁve driving settings: Indicator lights in the switches show you which setting

you are in. The indicator lights will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition and the last chosen setting will stay on. If the lights do not come on, you should take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service. An indicator light will ﬂash while shifting. It will stay on when the shift is completed. If for some reason the transfer case cannot make a requested shift, it will return to the last chosen setting.

m (Two-Wheel Drive High): This setting is used for

driving in most street and highway situations. The front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. This setting also provides the best fuel economy.

AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive): This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable. When driving your vehicle in AUTO, the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle’s power is primarily sent to the rear wheels. When the vehicle’s software determines a need for more traction, the system will transfer more power to the front wheels. Driving in this mode results in slightly lower fuel economy than Two-Wheel Drive High.

m (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use the four-wheel

high position when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. This setting also engages the front axle to help drive the vehicle. This is the best setting to use when plowing snow.

n (Four-Wheel Drive Low): This setting also engages

the front axle and delivers extra torque. You may never need this setting. It sends maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose Four-Wheel Drive Low if you are driving off-road in deep sand, deep mud, deep snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills.

2-10

The vehicle has StabiliTrak®. Shifting into Four-Wheel-Drive Low will turn Traction Control and StabiliTrak the Owner Manual for more information.

off. See StabiliTrak®System in the index of

{ CAUTION:

Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive High or AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive)

Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel High or AUTO position. This can be done at any speed, except when shifting from Four-Wheel Drive Low. The indicator light will ﬂash while shifting. It will remain on when the shift is completed.

Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). You or someone else could be seriously injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in N (Neutral). See Parking Brake in the index of the Owner Manual for more information.

N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle’s transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing or Towing Your Vehicle in the index of the Owner Manual.

If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message stays on, you should take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-7 for more information.

Shifting Into Two-Wheel Drive High

Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel High position. This can be done at any speed, except when shifting from Four-Wheel Drive Low.

See “Shifting Out of Four-Wheel Drive Low” later in this section for more information.

Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive Low

When Four-Wheel Low is engaged, vehicle speed should be kept below 45 mph (72 km/h). Extended high-speed operation in 4L may damage or shorten the life of the drivetrain.

To shift to the Four-Wheel Drive Low position, the ignition must be in ON/RUN and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) with the transmission in N (Neutral). The preferred method for shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low is to have the vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel Drive Low position.

2-11

You must wait for the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light to stop ﬂashing and remain on before shifting the transmission into gear.

Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light has stopped ﬂashing could damage the transfer case. To help avoid damaging the vehicle, always wait for the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light to stop ﬂashing before shifting the transmission into gear.

The vehicle may have signiﬁcant engagement noise and bump when shifting between Four-Wheel Drive Low and Four-Wheel Drive High ranges or from N (Neutral) while the engine is running.

If the knob is turned to the Four-Wheel Drive Low position when the vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light will ﬂash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless the vehicle is moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) and the transmission is in N (Neutral). After 30 seconds the transfer case will shift to Four-Wheel Drive High mode.

Shifting Out of Four-Wheel Drive Low

To shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low to Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO, or Two-Wheel Drive High, the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) with the transmission in N (Neutral) and the ignition

in ON/RUN. The preferred method for shifting out of Four-Wheel Drive Low is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO, or Two-Wheel Drive High position. You must wait for the Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO, or Two-Wheel Drive High indicator light to stop ﬂashing and remain on before shifting the transmission into gear.

The vehicle may have signiﬁcant engagement noise and bump when shifting between Four-Wheel Drive Low and Four-Wheel Drive High ranges or from N (Neutral) while the engine is running.

If the knob is turned to the Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO, or Two-Wheel Drive High switch position when the vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO or Two-Wheel Drive High indicator light will ﬂash for 30 seconds but will not complete the shift unless the vehicle is moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) and the transmission is in N (Neutral).

2-12

Shifting into Neutral

To shift the transfer case into N (Neutral):

1. Make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll.

2. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. See Parking Brake in the index of the Owner Manual for more information.

3. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to ON/RUN.

4. Put the transmission in N (Neutral).

5. Shift the transfer case to Two-Wheel Drive High.

6. Turn the transfer case dial clockwise to N (Neutral) until it stops and hold it there until the N (Neutral) light starts blinking. This will take at least 10 seconds. Then slowly release the dial to the Four-Wheel Drive Low position. The N (Neutral) light will come on when the transfer case shift to N (Neutral) is complete.

7. If the engine is running, verify that the transfer case is in N (Neutral) by shifting the transmission to R (Reverse) for one second, then shift the transmission to D (Drive) for one second.

8. Turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY, which will turn the engine off.

9. Place the transmission shift lever in P (Park).

10. Release the parking brake prior to moving the vehicle.

11. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.

Shifting Out of Neutral

To shift the transfer case out of N (Neutral):

1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal.

2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off, and shift the transmission to N (Neutral).

3. Turn the transfer case dial to the desired transfer case shift position (Two-Wheel Drive High, Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO).

After the transfer case has shifted out of N (Neutral), the N (Neutral) light will go out.

4. Release the parking brake prior to moving the vehicle.

5. Start the engine and shift the transmission to the desired position.

Excessively shifting the transfer case into or out of the different modes may cause the transfer case to enter the shift protection mode. This will protect the transfer case from possible damage and will only allow the transfer case to respond to one shift per 10 seconds. The transfer case may stay in this mode for up to three minutes.

2-13

Shifting Into Park

{ CAUTION:

It can be 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. If you have left the engine 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, use the steps that follow. With four-wheel drive, if the transfer case is in N (Neutral), the vehicle will be free to roll, even if the shift lever is in P (Park). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear — not in N (Neutral). If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-7.

1. Hold the brake pedal down, then set the parking brake.

See Parking Brake in the index of the Owner Manual for more information.

2. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) position by pulling the shift lever toward you and moving it up as far as it will go.

3. Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear — not in N (Neutral).

4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF.

5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, the vehicle is in P (Park).

2-14

Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running

{ CAUTION:

It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.

If you have four-wheel drive and the transfer case is in N (Neutral), the vehicle will be free to roll, even if the shift lever is in P (Park). So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear — not in N (Neutral).

And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running unless you have to.

If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you move the shift lever into P (Park), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, 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

If parking on a hill and the transmission not shifted into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). This is called torque lock. To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park) properly before you leave the driver seat. To ﬁnd out how, see Shifting Into Park on page 2-14.

When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of P (Park) before you release the parking brake.

If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, then you will be able to pull the shift lever out of P (Park).

2-15

Regenerative Braking

Regenerative braking is a hybrid technology that enables the electric drive motor to operate as a generator when coasting or braking. Energy from the moving vehicle recharges the hybrid battery.

The hydraulic disc brakes work with the regenerative braking to insure effective braking, such as when a high braking demand is requested.

The braking system is computer controlled and blends the regenerative braking with the conventional hydraulic disc brakes to meet any requirements for deceleration. The controller interprets the braking request and uses regenerative braking, conventional hydraulic braking or a combination of both as necessary. Because the controller applies the hydraulic brakes through its high pressure accumulator, you may occasionally hear the motor driven pump when it recharges the system. This is normal.

See “Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators” and “Driver Information Center (DIC)” in the Index of the owner manual. In the event of a controller problem, the brake pedal may be harder to push and the stopping distance may be longer.

Running the Vehicle While Parked

It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.

{ CAUTION:

Shift to P (Park) and turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF, before exiting the vehicle.

Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See “Shifting Into Park” in the owner manual for more information.

If pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-7 for more information.

2-16

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Climate Controls ..............................................3-2

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ..............3-3

Instrument Panel Cluster .................................3-3

Tachometer ...................................................3-4

Charging System Light ....................................3-4

Fuel Economy Gage .......................................3-5

Oil Pressure Light ...........................................3-6

Driver Information Center (DIC) .........................3-7

DIC Warnings and Messages ...........................3-7

Audio System(s) ..............................................3-9

Navigation/Radio System .................................3-9

3-1

Climate Controls

For more information on the vehicle’s climate control system, see “Climate Control System” in the owner manual.

Electric Air Conditioning Compressor

This hybrid vehicle has a electrically powered air conditioning compressor. This allows for continuous air conditioning operation and passenger comfort, even while the hybrid engine cycles on and off.

When operating the climate control system, select the AUTO mode and the desired temperature setting. The climate control system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airﬂow direction. The climate control system continues to adjust the climate control settings chosen for best use of electrical power.

To get maximum engine off time, select a warmer temperature setting or turn off the air conditioning to shut off the compressor. Continuous air conditioning use can cause the engine to autostart more frequently.

Some noise may be heard occasionally from the compressor, especially when air conditioning use is high and the engine has turned off.

3-2

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Instrument Panel Cluster

United States version shown, Canada similar

The instrument cluster is designed to show at a glance how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel is left, and many other things needed to know to drive safely and economically.

3-3

Tachometer

Charging System Light

United States Version shown, Canada similar

When the gas engine is off and the key is in the ON/RUN position, the tachometer indicates the state of the vehicle:

• AUTO STOP position indicates that the vehicle is

still able to move and the engine could restart, by an Auto Start, at any time.

• OFF position indicates that either the vehicle was

turned off or the engine has stalled.

When the engine is on, the tachometer indicates the engine’s revolutions per minute.

3-4

This light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working.

It should go out once the engine has been started. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the charging system. A charging system Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also appear. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-7 for more information. This light could indicate that there are electrical problems. Have it checked right away. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be certain to turn off all the accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.

Fuel Economy Gage

Driving behavior that improves fuel efficiency makes the fuel indicator move to the high efficiency band on the fuel gage. When driving in a way that decreases fuel economy, the indicator moves into the less efficient band. There are several zones on the gage, indicating several levels of efficiency while accelerating or decelerating.

United States

This gage shows when the vehicle is operating at a fuel efficient point.

Canada

3-5

Oil Pressure Light

{ CAUTION:

Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced.

Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil.

This light comes on brieﬂy as a check it works, when the ignition is in ON/RUN. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced.

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.

During an AUTO STOP there is zero oil pressure, but this light will not come on.

3-6

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Trip/Fuel Menu Items

Press the trip/fuel button to display the instantaneous economy. For more items see “DIC Operation and Displays” in the owner manual.

INST (Instantaneous) ECONOMY

This display normally shows instantaneous fuel economy. When the vehicle is in Auto Stop mode AUTO STOP will be displayed. See Starting the Vehicle on page 2-3 for more information. The display may also show if the vehicle is currently in V4 MODE or V8 MODE. See Active Fuel Management™ on page 2-5 for more information.

DIC Warnings and Messages

Warning messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. If there is more than one message that needs to be displayed they will appear one after another. Some messages may not require immediate action but you should press the select button

or the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge that you received the message and clear it from the display. Some messages cannot be cleared from the display because they are more urgent; these messages require action before they can be removed from the DIC display. The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them. For information on other DIC messages, see “DIC Warnings and Messages” in the owner manual Index.

HOOD OPEN

If the hood isnot fully closed or there is a problem with the hood switch, this message will be displayed. Close the hood to clear the message. If the HOOD OPEN message continues to be displayed after verifying the hood is closed, you should have the hood switch serviced. Pressing the select button or the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument panel cluster will acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display.

When this message is displayed, the auto stop function will not operate. If the vehicle is in auto stop mode when this message appears, the engine will instantly start.

3-7

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE

If engine oil pressure is low, this message will be displayed on the DIC. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected. Check your oil level as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. See “Engine Oil” in the owner manual Index.

SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE

This message may display if a problem occurs with the four-wheel-drive system. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Make sure the key is in the LOCK/OFF position for at least one minute and then restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the four-wheel-drive system needs service. See your dealer/retailer.

SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM

If the hybrid battery system faults or fails this message will appear on the DIC. The engine auto stop feature will be disabled and the battery/charging system light will appear in the instrument panel cluster. See “Battery Warning Light” in the owner manual Index.

Driving with this light on could drain your batteries. Have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. Pressing the select button or the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument panel cluster will acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display.

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM

This message may be displayed if there is a problem with the brake system. You will still be able to brake, but it will be noticeably more difficult. Pull off the road to a safe location and have your vehicle towed to the nearest dealer/retailer for service. See “Brakes,” “Brake System Warning Light,” and “ABS Brake System Warning Light” in the owner manual Index.

This message may also come on when you are towing a trailer. See “Trailer Brakes” under Towing a Trailer on page 4-7 for more information.

SERVICE HYBRID SYSTEM

If this message is displayed on the DIC, the vehicle may continue to operate, but you need to have it serviced as soon as possible.

SERVICE POWER STEERING

This message displays if a problem has been detected with the electric power steering. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately.

3-8

Audio System(s)

Navigation/Radio System

The vehicle has a navigation radio system. See the owner manual for more information.

Press the CONFIG button on the radio to display the hybrid screen.

The screen shows:

• Auto Stop

• Battery Charging

• Engine Idle

• 2-Wheel and 4-Wheel Drive Modes for:

− Engine Power

− Battery Power

− Hybrid Power

3-9

+ 67 hidden pages