Note:   Depending on the vehicle options equipped with your vehicle, not all of the messages display or are available. Certain messages may be abbreviated or shortened depending upon which cluster type you have.
Information Display Buttons
Press the OK button to acknowledge and remove some messages from the information display. Other messages are 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 an 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.   
Normal Cruise Active 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.  

Adaptive Steering

Message   Action  
Adaptive Steering Initialization
The adaptive steering system has detected a difference between steering wheel angle and the desired road wheel angle. The steering wheel adjusts itself to correct this difference. This adjustment is part of normal system operation.  
Adaptive Steering Fault Service Required
The adaptive steering system is off. It is possible that the steering wheel may not be straight when the vehicle is driving straight ahead. If this message persists, see an authorized dealer.  
Adaptive Steering Loss Do Not Drive
The adaptive steering system integrity cannot be verified. Do not drive the vehicle and contact an authorized dealer immediately.  

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.   

Automatic Engine Shutdown

Message   Action  
Engine Shuts Off In {seconds to shut off:#0} 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 {seconds to shut off:#0} 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 resumes normal function and clears 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 an 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 an 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 are 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 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 clears once the vehicle has been started and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads allows 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 an authorized dealer as soon as possible.  
Blindspot Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual
 Displayed when the system sensors are blocked. Contact an 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   Cross Traffic Alert.   
Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual
Displayed when the system sensors are blocked.   See   Cross Traffic Alert.   
Cross Traffic System Fault
Displays when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact an 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 is disabled. Contact an 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. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. If the concern persists, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.  
Collision Warning Not Available
Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system is disabled. Contact an 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.  
Liftgate Ajar
Displays when the liftgate 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.  
Factory Keypad Code {X X X X X}
Displays the factory keypad code after the keypad has been reset.   See   Keyless Entry.   

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 an authorized dealer.  

Keys and Intelligent Access

Message   Action  
To START Press Brake
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 start/stop 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 an authorized dealer for service.  
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 MyKeys.  
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 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 the windshield to be cleaned 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
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 an 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 Fluid Check.   
Check Brake System
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.  
Engine Coolant Over Temperature
Displays when the engine coolant temperature is excessively high.  
Washer Fluid Level Low
Displays when the washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.  
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 an 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 an authorized dealer.   See   Principle of Operation.   
Check Rear Park Aid
Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.   See   Principle of Operation.   
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 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
 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 been released.  
To Release: Press Brake and Switch
 Displays when the electric parking brake is set but has not been 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 an authorized dealer.  
Park Brake System Overheated
Displays when the electric parking brake was not released causing it to overheat.  
Park Brake Not Released
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 Lock Malfunction 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 the 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 that requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.  

Remote Start

Message   Action  
To Drive: Press Brake and Gear Shift Button
Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and push the gear shift 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 {0} Saved
Displays to show where your memory setting has been saved.  

Starting System

Message   Action  
To START Press Brake
Displays when starting the vehicle as a reminder to apply the brake.  
Cranking Time Exceeded
Displays when the starter has exceeded its cranking time in attempting to start the vehicle.  
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.  

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Message   Action  
Tire Pressure Low
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 an 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 an 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 your vehicle has activated the hazard warning flashers.  

Transmission

Message   Action  
Transmission Malfunction Service Now
See an authorized dealer.  
Transmission Overheating Stop Safely
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’s possible.  
Transmission Over Temperature Stop Safely
The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’s possible.  
Transmission Service Required
See an authorized dealer.  
Transmission Too Hot Press Brake
Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.  
Transmission Limited Function See Manual
The transmission has limited functionality. See an authorized dealer.  
Transmission Warming Up Please Wait
Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive.  
Transmission Not in Park
A reminder to shift into park. In addition, this message is typical after reconnecting or recharging the battery until you cycle the ignition to the on mode.   See   Changing the 12V Battery.   
Transmission Adjusted
Displays when the transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.  
Transmission AdaptMode
Displays when the transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.  
Transmission IndicatMode Lockup On
Displays when the transmission shift lever is locked and unable to select gears.  
Transmission IndicatMode Lockup Off
Displays when the transmission shift lever is unlocked and free to select gears.  
Invalid Gear Selection
Displays when an invalid gear has been selected.  
Press Brake Pedal
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed.  
Depress Brake to Shift from Park
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed to enable the transmission to shift from park.  
Press N again to Enter Stay in Neutral Mode   Displays when the neutral button N needs to be pressed again to enter neutral hold.  See   Automatic Transmission.   
Stay in Neutral Mode Engaged
Displays when neutral hold is active.  See   Automatic Transmission.   
Stay in Neutral Tow Engaged See Manual to Disable   Displays when neutral hold is active.  See   General Information.   
SHIFT SYS FAULT Confirm Park Brake Apply Before Exiting the Vehicle
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be depressed before exiting the vehicle. See an authorized dealer.  
SHIFT SYS FAULT Cannot Shift Trans Use Park Brake to Secure Vehicle   Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be depressed before exiting the vehicle. See an authorized dealer.  
SHIFT SYS FAULT Service Required
See an authorized dealer.  
SHIFT SYS FAULT Vehicle is Shifting to Park
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to park. See an authorized dealer.  
SHIFT SYS FAULT Reverse Unavailable Service Required
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to reverse. See an authorized dealer.  
SHIFT SYS FAULT Drive Unavailable Select S for Drive Service Required
See an authorized dealer.  
SHIFT SYS FAULT Neutral Unavailable Service Required
See an authorized dealer.  
SHIFT SYS FAULT Sport Unavailable Service Required
See an authorized dealer.  
Neutral Tow Engaged Turn Ignition Off for Towing   Displays when neutral tow is active and the ignition needs to be turned off.  See   Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.   
Neutral Tow Engaged Depress Brake and Select Park to Exit Neutral Tow   Displays while attempting to exit neutral tow. The brake pedal needs to be depressed and park button selected to deactivate.  See   Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.   
Neutral Tow Remove Park Brake for Towing   Displays when neutral tow is active and the park brake needs to be released.  See   Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.   
Neutral Tow Disengaged   Displays when neutral tow has been deactivated.  

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