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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 | Displayed when the system needs service. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
Adaptive Cruise Control
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Malfunction | Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control. | |
| Adaptive Cruise Not Available | Displayed when conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot function properly. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control. | |
| Adaptive Cruise Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual | Displayed when the radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water in front of radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control. | |
| Cruise Control Automatic Braking Turned Off | Displayed when the automatic braking has been disabled. | |
| Front Sensor Not Aligned | Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging. | |
| Adaptive Cruise - Driver Resume Control | Displayed when the adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver. | |
| Adaptive Cruise Speed Too Low to Activate | Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise. | |
| Adaptive Cruise Shift Down | Displays when 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 | Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor. | |
| AdvanceTrac Off On | Displayed when the traction control has been disabled or enabled by the driver. | |
Airbag
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Occupant Sensor BLOCKED Remove Objects Near Passenger Seat | Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor. | |
Alarm
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Alarm to Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle | Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm. | |
Auto Start-Stop
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Auto StartStop Press Brake to Start Engine | The engine needs to be restarted, press the brake pedal to start. | |
| Auto StartStop Press Brake Harder to Activate | The engine needs to be restarted, press the brake pedal harder to start. | |
| Auto StartStop Press Clutch to Start Engine | The engine needs to be restarted, press the clutch pedal to start. | |
| Auto StartStop Press Any Pedal | The engine needs to be restarted, press any pedal to start. | |
| Auto StartStop Select Neutral To Start Engine | Select neutral for the system to restart the engine. | |
| Auto StartStop Shift to P Restart Engine | Select park for the system to restart the engine. | |
| Auto StartStop Manual Restart Required | The system is not functioning. A manual restart is required. | |
| Auto StartStop Not Available | Displays when conditions are not met for the Auto StartStop system to function properly See Auto-Start-Stop. | |
| Engine Stopped | StartStop has shutoff the engine automatically. | |
| Engine Starting | StartStop is starting the engine automatically. | |
| Engine On due to Vehicle Maneuvering | The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steering wheel is being turned. | |
| Engine On due to Steering Wheel Maneuvering | The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steering wheel is being turned. | |
| Engine On due to Accessory Usage | Engine may be on to support high demand for electrical accessories, such as operating power windows, rear defroster, or when using the power point. | |
| Engine On Normal Operation | Engine is on to support normal vehicle operation. Includes external vehicle conditions, such as altitude, traffic, low ambient temperature. Also includes battery outside optimal operating conditions (state of charge and temperature), and inadequate brake vacuum (can occur if the brake pedal is depressed a number of times in succession). | |
| Engine On due to Low Temperature | Engine is on in order to increase the engine temperature to an acceptable level. | |
| Engine On due to Outside Air Temp | Engine is on to support normal vehicle operation due to low outside ambient temperature. | |
| Engine On due to Engine Warming | Engine is on in order to increase the engine temperature to an acceptable level. | |
| Engine On due to Selected Gear | Engine is on due to a low gear selection by the transmission. | |
| Engine On due to Steep Grade | Engine is on due to a steep road grade. | |
| Engine On due to Key not Detected | Engine is on due to no key being detected by the vehicle. | |
| Engine On due to Driver Door Opened | Engine is on due to the driver door being opened. | |
| Engine On due to Driver Belt Unbuckled | Engine is on due to the driver seat belt being unbuckled. | |
| Engine On due to Heating /Cooling | Engine is on to achieve or maintain interior compartment at an acceptable level. | |
| Engine On due to Power Outlet in Use | Engine is on, which is required to support the use of the power outlet (110V). | |
| Engine On due to Vehicle Charging | Engine is on due to the vehicle battery needing to be charged. | |
| Select Neutral and Release Clutch to Auto-Stop | Select neutral and release the clutch for the system to restart the engine. | |
| Deactivated by Driver | Displays when the Start Stop feature has been disabled by the driver. | |
Automatic Engine Shutdown
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Shuts Off in XX Seconds | Displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off. | |
| Engine Shut Off for Fuel Economy | Displays when the engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy. | |
| Engine Shuts Off in XX Seconds Press Ok to Override | Displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off. You can press OK on the left steering wheel button to override the shut down. | |
AWD
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| AWD Temporarily Disabled | Displayed when the AWD system has been temporarily disabled to protect itself from overheating. | |
| AWD Off | Displayed when the AWD system has been automatically disabled to protect itself. This is caused by operating the vehicle with the compact spare tire installed or if the system is overheating. | |
| AWD Restored | The AWD system will resume normal function and clear this message after driving a short distance with the road tire re-installed or after the system is allowed to cool. | |
| AWD Malfunction Service Required | Displayed in conjunction with the Throttle Control/Transmission/AWD light when the AWD system is not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
Battery and Charging System
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Check Charging System | Displayed when the charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
| Low Battery Features Temporarily Turned Off | Displayed when the battery management system detects an extended low-voltage condition. Various vehicle features will be disabled 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 | Displayed when 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 the vehicle has been started and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allow faster battery state-of-charge recovery. | |
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Blindspot System Fault | Displayed when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
| Blindspot Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual | Displayed when the system sensors are blocked. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. See Blind Spot Information System. | |
| Cross Traffic Vehicle Coming From X | Displayed when the system detects a vehicle. See Blind Spot Information System. | |
| Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual | Displayed when the blind spot information system and cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information System. | |
| Cross Traffic System Fault | Displays when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
Collision Warning System
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Collision Warning Malfunction | Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system will be disabled. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
| Collision Warning Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual | Displayed when the collision warning system radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water in front of the radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
| Collision Warning Not Available | Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system will be disabled. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
Doors and Locks
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| X Door Ajar | Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed and the vehicle is moving. | |
| Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed. | ||
| Trunk ajar | Displays when the luggage compartment is not completely closed. | |
| Hood ajar | Displays when the hood is not completely closed. | |
| Switches Inhibited Security Mode | Displays when the door switches have been disabled. | |
| Child Lock Malfunction Service Required | Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the child locks. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
| Factory Keypad Code XXXXX | Displays the factory keypad code after the keypad has been reset. | |
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 | Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition. | |
| Check Fuel Fill Inlet | Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed. | |
Hill Start Assist
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Start Assist Not Available | Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contact your authorized dealer. See Hill Start Assist. | |
Keys and Intelligent Access
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Press Brake to START | Displayed as a reminder to press the brake while starting the vehicle. | |
| No Key Detected | Displayed if the key is not detected by the system. See Keyless Starting. | |
| Restart Now or Key is Needed | Displayed when the StartStop button is pressed to shut off the engine and an Intelligent Access key is not detected inside the vehicle. | |
| Run Power Active | Displayed when the vehicle is in the run ignition state. | |
| Starting System Fault | This message is displayed when there is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. See your authorized dealer for service. | |
| Press Brake and Clutch to Start | Displayed as a reminder to press the brake and clutch while starting the vehicle. | |
| Press Clutch to Start | Displayed as a reminder to press the clutch in while starting the vehicle. | |
| Key Program Successful | Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligent access key is programmed to the system. | |
| Key Program Failure | Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligent access key has failed to be programmed. | |
| Max Number of Keys Learned | Displayed during spare key programming when the maximum number of keys have been programmed. | |
| Not Enough Keys Learned | Displayed during spare key programming when not enough keys have been programmed. | |
| Key Battery Low Replace Soon | Displays when the key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible. | |
| Could Not Program Integrated Key | Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare key using two existing keys. | |
| Engine On | Displays to inform the driver that they are exiting the vehicle and the engine is on. | |
Lane Keeping System
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction Service Required | The system has malfunctioned. Contact your 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 the windshield to be cleaned to operate properly. | |
| Front Camera Malfunction Service Required | The system has malfunctioned. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
| Keep Hands on Steering Wheel | Displayed when the system requests the driver to keep their hands on the steering wheel. | |
Maintenance
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| LOW Engine Oil Pressure | Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
| Change Engine Oil Soon | Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Engine Oil Check. | |
| Oil Change Required | Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. See Engine Oil Check. | |
| Brake Fluid Level LOW | Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. See Brake and Clutch Fluid Check. | |
| Check Brake System | Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact your authorized dealer. | |
| Engine Coolant Overtemperature | Displays when the engine temperature is too high. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and allow the engine to cool. If the problem persists, contact your authorized dealer. See Engine Coolant Check. | |
| Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp | Displays when the engine has reduced power in order to help reduce high coolant temperatures. | |
| Transport / Factory Mode | Displays to indicate that the vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may not allow some features to operate properly. See your authorized dealer. | |
| See Manual | Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction. | |
MyKey
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| MyKey Not Created | Displayed during key programming when MyKey cannot be programmed. | |
| MyKey Active Drive Safely | Displays when MyKey is active. | |
| Speed Limited to XX MPH/km/h | Displays when starting the vehicle and MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on. | |
| Near Vehicle Top Speed | Displays when a 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 | Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is reached. | |
| Check Speed Drive Safely | Displays when MyKey is active. | |
| Buckle Up to Unmute Audio | Displays when a MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder is activated. | |
| AdvanceTrac On - MyKey Setting | Displays when a MyKey is in use and AdvanceTrac is activated. | |
| Traction Control On - MyKey Setting | Displays when a MyKey is in use and Traction control is activated. | |
| MyKey Park Aid Cannot be Deactivated | Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid is activated. | |
| Lane Keeping Alert On MyKey Setting | Displayed when the lane keeping aid is on per MyKey settings. | |
Park Aid
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Check Front Park Aid | Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer. See Parking Aid. | |
| Check Rear Park Aid | Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your 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 | Displays when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact your authorized dealer. | |
| Park Brake Malfunction Service Now | The electric parking brake system has detected a condition that requires service. See your authorized dealer. | |
| Park Brake Not Applied Apply Park Brake | Displays when the electric parking brake is not set. | |
| Park Brake Maintenance Mode | Displays when the electric parking brake is running a diagnostic check. | |
| Park Brake Use Switch to Release | Displays when the electric parking brake is set but has not be released. | |
| Press Brake to Release Park Brake and Switch | Displays when the electric parking brake is set but has not be released and the vehicle is moving. | |
| Park Brake Limited Function Service Required | The electric park brake system has detected a condition that requires service. See your authorized dealer. | |
| Park Brake System Overheated | Displays when the electric parking brake was not released causing it to overheat. | |
| Release Park Brake | Displays when the electric parking brake is set and the vehicle is started. | |
| Park Brake Applied | Displays when the electric parking brake is set. | |
| Park Brake Released | Displays when the electric parking brake is released. | |
Power Steering
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Fault Service Now | The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service. See your authorized dealer. | |
| Steering Loss Stop Safely | The power steering system is not working. Stop the vehicle a safe place. Contact your 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 your authorized dealer. | |
Remote Start
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| To Drive: Turn Key to On | Displays as a reminder to turn the key on to drive the vehicle after a remote start. | |
| To Drive: Press Brake and Start Button | Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and the start button to drive the vehicle after a remote start. | |
Seats
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Recall Not Permitted While Driving | Displays as a reminder that memory seats are not available while driving. | |
| Memory X Saved | Displays to show where your memory setting has been saved. | |
Starting System
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Press Brake to Start | Displays when starting the vehicle as a reminder to apply the brake. | |
| Engine Start Pending Please Wait | Displays when the starter is attempting to start the vehicle. | |
| Pending Start Cancelled | Displays when the pending start has been cancelled. | |
| Cranking Time Exceeded | Displays when the starter has exceeded its cranking time in attempting to start the vehicle. | |
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| LOW Tire Pressure | Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System. | |
| Tire Pressure Monitor Fault | Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System. | |
| Tire Pressure Sensor Fault | Displayed when 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 your authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
Traction Control
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Traction Control Off / Traction Control On | Displays when the traction control system has been switched off or on. See Using Traction Control. | |
| Spinout Detected Hazards Activated | Displays when a spinout has occurred and the hazard are activated. | |
Transmission
| Message | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Malfunction Service Now | See your authorized dealer. | |
| Transmission Overheating Stop Safely | The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it is possible. | |
| Transmission Overtemperature Stop Safely | The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it is possible. | |
| Transmission Service Required | See your authorized dealer. | |
| Transmission Too Hot Press Brake | Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool. | |
| Transmission Limited Function See Manual | Displays when the transmission has overheated and has limited functionality. See Automatic Transmission. | |
| Transmission Warming Up Please Wait | Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive. | |
| Transmission Not in Park | Displays as a reminder to shift into park. | |
| Press Brake Pedal | Displays as a reminder to press the brake pedal in order to select a gear. | |
| Transmission Adjusted | Displays when the transmission has adjusted the shift strategy. | |
| Transmission Adapt Mode | Displays when the transmission is adjusting the shift strategy. | |
| Transmission Indicate Mode Lockup On | Displays when the transmission shift lever is locked and unable to select gears. | |
| Transmission Indicate Mode Lockup Off | Displays when the transmission shift lever is unlocked and free to select gears. | |