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Information Messages
Note:
Depending on the vehicle options equipped with your vehicle, not all of the messages will display or be available. Certain messages may be abbreviated or shortened depending upon which cluster type you have.
Press the OK button to acknowledge and remove some messages from the information display. Other messages will be removed automatically after a short time.
Certain messages need to be confirmed before you can access the menus.
Active Park
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Active Park Fault | The system requires service due to a malfunction. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer. | |
Adaptive Cruise Control
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Malfunction | A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise control from engaging. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control. | |
| Adaptive Cruise Not Available | A condition exists such that the adaptive cruise cannot function properly. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control. | |
| Adaptive Cruise Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual | You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control. | |
| Cruise Control Automatic Braking Turned Off | The system has disabled the automatic braking. | |
| Front Sensor Not Aligned | A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise control from engaging. | |
| Adaptive Cruise - Driver Resume Control | The adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver. | |
| Adaptive Cruise Speed Too Low to Activate | The vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise. | |
| Adaptive Cruise Shift Down | The adaptive cruise is automatically adjusting the gap distance and the driver needs to shift the transmission into a lower gear. | |
AdvanceTrac™
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Service AdvanceTrac | The system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor. | |
| AdvanceTrac Off On | The driver has disabled or enabled the traction control. | |
Airbag
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Occupant Sensor BLOCKED Remove Objects Near Passenger Seat | The system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor. Remove blockage. | |
Alarm
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Alarm to Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle | Alarm triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm. | |
Automatic Engine Shutdown
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Shuts Off in XX Seconds | The engine is getting ready to shut off. | |
| Engine Shut Off for Fuel Economy | The engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy. | |
| Engine Shuts Off in XX Seconds Press Ok to Override | The engine is getting ready to shut off. You can press OK on the left steering wheel button to override the shut down. | |
Battery and Charging System (12 volt)
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Check Charging System | The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
| Low Battery Features Temporarily Turned Off | The battery management system detects an extended low-voltage condition. The system will disable various vehicle features to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the electrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If the system voltage has recovered, the disabled features will operate again as normal. | |
| Turn Power Off to Save Battery | The battery management system determines that the battery is at a low state of charge. Turn the ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message will clear once your start your vehicle and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allow faster battery state-of-charge recovery. | |
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Is Vehicle Plugged-In? | Your vehicle needs confirmation it is unplugged before allowing a start. You must make sure your vehicle is unplugged and you respond to the message prompt before starting your vehicle. | |
| Ready to Drive | Your vehicle is ready to drive. | |
| Unplug Prior to Starting Vehicle | Your vehicle detects it is still plugged in and you attempt to start it. | |
| EV Now Not Available | EV Now is unavailable. | |
| Press OK to Enable Engine | You can press OK to enable the engine temporarily for increased performance when in EV Now mode. | |
| EV Now Battery Powered | You selected EV Now mode with the EV button. | |
| EV Later XX% Plug-in Energy Reserved | You selected EV Later mode with the EV button. | |
| Auto EV Normal Operation | You selected Auto EV mode with the EV button. | |
| Engine Enabled due to Defrost Setting | Your vehicle enables the engine due to the climate control defrost setting. This is normal operation. | |
| Engine Enabled for System Performance | Your vehicle enables the engine for system performance. This is normal operation. | |
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Blindspot System Fault | A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
| Blindspot Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual | The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information System. | |
| Cross Traffic Vehicle Coming From X | The system detects a vehicle. See Blind Spot Information System. | |
| Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual | The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information System. | |
| Cross Traffic System Fault | A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
Collision Warning System
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Collision Warning Malfunction | A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
| Collision Warning Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual | You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. | |
| Collision Warning Not Available | A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
Doors and Locks
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| X Door Ajar | The door(s) listed is not completely closed. | |
| Trunk ajar | The luggage compartment is not completely closed. | |
| Hood ajar | The hood is not completely closed. | |
| Switches Inhibited Security Mode | The system has disabled the door switches. | |
| Child Lock Malfunction Service Required | There is a system malfunction with the child locks. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
| Factory Keypad Code XXXXX | The factory keypad code displays in the information display after system resets the keypad. | |
Driver Alert
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Alert Warning Rest Now | Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so. | |
| Driver Alert Warning Rest Suggested | Take a rest break soon. | |
Fuel
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Level Low | An early reminder of a low fuel condition. | |
| Check Fuel Fill Inlet | The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed. | |
| Fuel Freshness | EV functionality is disabled and the engine is running to maintain fuel freshness. See Fuel Quality. | |
| Fuel Door Opening | Wait for up to 15 seconds while the fuel system depressurizes. | |
| Fuel Door Open | The fuel system has finished depressurizing and you can begin to refuel. | |
| Close Fuel Door | A reminder to close the fuel door. | |
| Refuel Error See Manual | There is an error in attempting to refill your vehicle. | |
Hill Start Assist
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Start Assist Not Available | Hill start assist is not available. Contact an authorized dealer. See Hill Start Assist. | |
Keys and Intelligent Access
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Press Brake to START | A reminder to press the brake while starting your vehicle. | |
| No Key Detected | The system does not detect a key in your vehicle. See Keyless Starting. | |
| Restart Now or Key is Needed | You pressed the start/stop button to switch off the engine and your vehicle does not detect your intelligent access key inside your vehicle. | |
| Run Power Active | Your vehicle is in the run ignition state. | |
| Starting System Fault | There is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. See an authorized dealer for service. | |
| Key Program Successful | You have successfully programmed an intelligent access key to the system. | |
| Key Program Failure | You have failed to program an intelligent access key to the system. | |
| Max Number of Keys Learned | You have programmed the maximum number of keys to the system. | |
| Not Enough Keys Learned | You have not programmed enough keys to the system. | |
| Key Battery Low Replace Soon | The key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible. | |
| Could Not Program Integrated Key | An attempt is made to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys. | |
| Engine On | Informs you that upon exiting your vehicle and the engine is still on. | |
Lane Keeping System
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction Service Required | The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
| Front Camera Temporarily Not Available | The system has detected a condition that has caused the system to be temporarily unavailable. | |
| Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen | The system has detected a condition that requires you to clean the windshield in order for it to operate properly. | |
| Front Camera Malfunction Service Required | The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
| Keep Hands on Steering Wheel | The system requests the driver to keep their hands on the steering wheel. | |
Maintenance
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| LOW Engine Oil Pressure | Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
| Change Engine Oil Soon | The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Engine Oil Check. | |
| Oil Change Required | The oil life left is at 0%. See Engine Oil Check. | |
| Brake Fluid Level LOW | The brake fluid level is low, inspected the brake system immediately. See Brake Fluid Check. | |
| Check Brake System | The brake system needs servicing. Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer. | |
| Engine Coolant Overtemperature | The engine coolant temperature is excessively high. See Engine Coolant Check. | |
| Motor Coolant Overtemperature | The motor electronics are overheating. Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off your vehicle and let it cool. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
| Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp | The engine has reduced power to help reduce high engine temperature. | |
| Service Tire Mobility Kit | The kit needs service. See an authorized dealer. | |
| Transport / Factory Mode | Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may not allow some features to operate properly. See an authorized dealer. | |
| See Manual | The powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction. | |
| Oil Maintenance | EV functionality is disabled and the engine is running to maintain oil quality. See Engine Oil Check. | |
MyKey
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| MyKey Not Created | You cannot program a MyKey. | |
| MyKey Active Drive Safely | MyKey is active. | |
| Speed Limited to XX MPH/km/h | When switching on your vehicle and MyKey is in use, displays that the MyKey speed limit is on. | |
| Near Vehicle Top Speed | MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h). | |
| Vehicle at Top Speed of MyKey Setting | You have reached the speed limit set for your MyKey. | |
| Check Speed Drive Safely | You have an active MyKey with a programmed set speed limit. | |
| Buckle Up to Unmute Audio | Belt-Minder turns on with a MyKey in use. | |
| AdvanceTrac On - MyKey Setting | With a MyKey in use, AdvanceTrac turns on. | |
| Traction Control On - MyKey Setting | With a MyKey in use, traction control turns on. | |
| MyKey Park Aid Cannot Be Deactivated | With a MyKey in use, park aid is always on. | |
| Lane Keeping Alert On MyKey Setting | With a MyKey in use, lane keeping alert turns on. | |
Park Aid
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Check Front Park Aid | The system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact an authorized dealer. See Parking Aid. | |
| Check Rear Park Aid | The system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact an authorized dealer. See Parking Aid. | |
| Front Park Aid On Off | Displays the park aid status. | |
| Rear Park Aid On Off | Displays the park aid status. | |
Park Brake
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Park Brake Engaged | You have set the parking brake and you have driven the vehicle more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after you have released the parking brake, contact an authorized dealer. | |
| Park Brake Malfunction Service Now | The electric parking brake system has detected a condition that requires service. See an authorized dealer. | |
| Park Brake Not Applied | The electric parking brake is not set. | |
| Park Brake Maintenance Mode | The electric parking brake is running a diagnostic check. | |
| Park Brake Use Switch to Release | The electric parking brake is set but you have not released it. | |
| Press Brake to Release Park Brake and switch | The electric parking brake is set but you have not released it and your vehicle is moving. | |
| Park Brake Limited Function Service Required | The electric park brake system has detected a condition that requires service. See an authorized dealer. | |
| Park Brake System Overheated | You have not released the electric parking brake causing it to overheat. | |
| Release Park Brake | The electric parking brake is set and you have started your vehicle. | |
| Park Brake Applied | The electric parking brake is set. | |
| Park Brake Released | You have released the electric parking brake. | |
Power Steering
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Fault Service Now | The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service. See an authorized dealer. | |
| Steering Loss Stop Safely | The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer. | |
| Steering Assist Fault Service Required | The power steering system has detected a condition within the power steering system or passive entry or passive start system requires service. Contact an authorized dealer. | |
Remote Start
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| To Drive: Turn Key to On | A reminder to turn the key on to drive your vehicle after a remote start. | |
| To Drive: Press Brake and Start Button | A reminder to apply the brake and push the gearshift button to drive your vehicle after a remote start. | |
Seats
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Recall Not Permitted While Driving | A reminder that memory seats are not available while driving. | |
| Memory X Saved | Shows where you have saved your memory setting. | |
Starting System
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Press Brake to Start | A reminder to apply the brake when starting your vehicle. | |
| Cranking Time Exceeded | The starter has exceeded its cranking time in attempting to start your vehicle. | |
| Engine Start Pending Please Wait | The starter is attempting to start your vehicle. | |
| Pending Start Cancelled | The system has cancelled the pending start. | |
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| LOW Tire Pressure | One or more tires on your vehicle has low tire pressure. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System. | |
| Tire Pressure Monitor Fault | The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System. | |
| Tire Pressure Sensor Fault | A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning or your spare tire is in use. For more information on how the system operates under these conditions, See Tire Pressure Monitoring System. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
Traction Control
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Traction Control Off/On | The status of the traction control system after you switched it off or on. See Using Traction Control. | |
| Spinout Detected Hazards Activated | A spinout has occurred and the hazards are on. | |
Transmission
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Malfunction Service Now | See an authorized dealer. | |
| Transmission Overtemperature Stop Safely | The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as possible. | |
| Transmission Overheating Stop Safely | The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as possible. | |
| Transmission Service Required | See an authorized dealer. | |
| Transmission Too Hot Press Brake | The transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool. | |
| Transmission Limited Function See Manual | The transmission has overheated and has limited functionality. See Automatic Transmission. | |
| Transmission Warming Up Please Wait | The transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive. | |
| Transmission Not in Park | A reminder to shift into park. | |
| Press Brake Pedal | A request for you to apply the brake as needed by the transmission. | |
| Transmission Adjusted | The transmission has adjusted the shift strategy. | |
| Transmission Adapt Mode | The transmission is adjusting the shift strategy. | |
| Transmission Indicate Mode Lockup On | The transmission is locked and unable to select gears. | |
| Transmission Indicate Mode Lockup Off | The transmission is unlocked and free to select gears. | |
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