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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 RESET 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.
Engine
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
| REDUCED ENGINE POWER | The engine is overheating. Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. If the warning stays on followed by an indicator chime or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. |
| STOP ENGINE SAFELY | The engine is overheating. Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. If the warning stays on followed by an indicator chime or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
| CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE | The engine coolant is overheating. Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and coolant level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
| FUEL LEVEL LOW | A early reminder of a low fuel condition. |
Maintenance
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
| LOW OIL PRESSURE | The engine oil pressure is low. Check the level of the engine oil. If the oil level is OK and this warning persists, shut down the engine immediately and contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. See Engine Oil Check. |
| BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW | The brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. See Brake Fluid Check. |
| CHECK FUEL CAP | The fuel cap is loose, not seated properly or off. Stop your vehicle when convenient, turn off the engine and check that you inserted the fuel cap properly. Rotate the cap until you hear a click. The warning message switches off after a proper drive cycle is completed. See Emission Control System. If the warning message remains on or continues to comes back on, see an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
Transmission
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
| CHECK TRANS TEMPERATURE | The transmission fluid is overheating. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in a low gear at a high speed for an extended period of time. Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let the transmission cool. |
| SHIFT TO PARK | A reminder to apply the brakes, then shift to park. |