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Information Messages
Note:
Depending on your vehicle options and instrument cluster type, not all messages display or are available.The instrument cluster display may shorten certain messages.
Press the OK button to acknowledge and remove some messages from the information display. The information display will automatically remove other messages after a short period of time.
You need to confirm certain messages before you can access the menus.
Adaptive Cruise Control
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
Adaptive Cruise Malfunction | The radar requires service and is preventing the adaptive cruise control from engaging. |
Adaptive Cruise Not Available | A condition exists such that the adaptive cruise cannot function properly. |
Adaptive Cruise Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual | You have a blocked sensor due to inclement weather, ice, mud or water in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. |
Normal Cruise Active Adaptive Braking Off | The system has disabled the automatic braking. Verify the system is on, if the message continues to display have the system checked as soon as possible. |
Front Sensor Not Aligned | The radar requires service and is preventing the adaptive cruise control from engaging. |
Adaptive Cruise - Driver Resume Control | The adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver. Take control of your vehicle. |
Adaptive Cruise Speed Too Low to Activate | Your vehicle speed is too low to activate the adaptive cruise. Increase your vehicle's speed to use the system. |
Adaptive Cruise Shift Down | The adaptive cruise is automatically adjusting the gap distance and you need to shift the transmission into a lower gear. |
Automatic Engine Shutdown
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
Vehicle Shuts Off In {seconds:#0} Seconds | The engine is getting ready to shut off. |
Vehicle Shut Off to Save Energy | The engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy. |
Vehicle Shuts Off in {seconds:#0} Seconds Press Ok to Override | The engine is getting ready to shut off.Press and hold the OK button to override the system. |
Battery and Charging System
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
Check Charging System | The charging system requires service. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system checked as soon as possible. |
Diesel Messages
WARNING:
When the Exhaust Filter Cleaning message appears in the information display, do not park near flammable materials, vapors or structures until filter cleaning is complete. |
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
Exhaust Filter Cleaning | Your vehicle has entered the cleaning mode. Various engine actions raises the exhaust temperature in the diesel particulate filter system to burn off the particles, exhaust soot. After the vehicle burns the particles off, the exhaust temperature returns to normal levels. |
Exhaust Filter Overloaded Drive to Clean | The diesel particulate filter is full of particles, exhaust soot, and you are not operating the vehicle in a manner that allows normal cleaning. Drive the vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) until the message clears. |
Exhaust Filter Overloaded Clean Now | |
Exhaust Filter at Limit Clean Now | |
Exhaust Filter at Limit Drive to Clean Now | |
Exhaust System Overheated Stop Safely NOW | The exhaust system temperature exceeded the intended operating range. If this warning occurs, a tone sounds, followed by reduced engine power. The engine shuts down when your vehicle speed is below 3 mph (5 km/h). Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. Have the system checked as soon as possible. |
Engine Warming Please Wait {seconds:00} sec | In extremely cold weather, typically below -15 °F (-26 °C) and if the engine block heater is not utilized, your engine will not respond to accelerator pedal movement for a short period of time. This restriction allows your engine to properly circulate the oil to avoid engine damage. |
Exhaust Filter Drive Complete | The diesel particulate filter is clean. |
Exhaust Filter Cleaned | The diesel filter is clean, operator commanded regeneration only. |
Exhaust Filter Cleaning Stopped | The manual regeneration process has stopped, operator commanded regeneration only. |
DEF Level Low Range: distance imperial:###0 mi Refill Now | The distance you can travel before depleting the remaining diesel exhaust fluid. |
DEF Level Low Range: distance metric:###0 km Refill Now | |
DEF Level Empty Speed Limited to avg speed imperial:#0 MPH in distance imperial:###0 mi | The diesel exhaust fluid is nearing empty. Your vehicle's top speed will become limited in the displayed distance. You must replenish the diesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operation of your vehicle. See Selective Catalytic Reductant System - Diesel. |
DEF Level Empty Speed Limited to avg speed metric:#0 km/h in distance metric:###0 km | |
DEF Level Empty Speed Limited to avg speed imperial:#0 MPH Upon Restart | The remaining diesel exhaust fluid has depleted. Upon restart, your vehicle speed is now limited. You must replenish the diesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operation of your vehicle. See Selective Catalytic Reductant System - Diesel. |
DEF Level Empty Speed Limited to avg speed metric:#0 km/h Upon Restart | |
DEF Level Empty Speed Limited to avg speed imperial:#0 MPH | The diesel exhaust fluid is empty. You must replenish the diesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operation of your vehicle. See Selective Catalytic Reductant System - Diesel. |
DEF Level Empty Speed Limited to avg speed metric:#0 km/h | |
DEF Level Empty Engine Idled Soon | The selective catalytic reduction system detects low exhaust fluid. The engine will eventually enter into an idle only mode. You must replenish diesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operation of your vehicle. See Selective Catalytic Reductant System - Diesel. |
DEF Level Empty Engine Idled See Manual | The selective catalytic reduction requires service and is causing your vehicle to enter an idle-only mode. If the exhaust fluid is empty, you must replenish the diesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operation of your vehicle. See Selective Catalytic Reductant System - Diesel. |
DEF Fault Speed Limited to avg speed imperial:#0 MPH in distance imperial:###0 mi | The selective catalytic reduction system requires service. The system displays your vehicle's top speed limit and distance before limitation. Have the system checked as soon as possible. |
DEF Fault Speed Limited to avg speed metric:#0 km/h in distance metric:###0 km | |
DEF Fault Speed Limited to avg speed imperial:#0 MPH Upon Restart | The selective catalytic reduction system requires service. Upon restart, your vehicle speed is now limited. Have the system checked as soon as possible. |
DEF Fault Speed Limited to avg speed metric:#0 km/h Upon Restart | |
DEF Fault Speed Limited to avg speed imperial:#0 MPH | The selective catalytic reduction system requires service. The system displays your vehicle's top speed limit. Have the system checked as soon as possible. |
DEF Fault Speed Limited to avg speed metric:#0 km/h | |
Exhaust Filter Over Limit Service Now | Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.Ignoring this warning message could lead to reduced drivability and customer expense, including damage to the diesel particulate filter.Your new vehicle warranty may not cover this damage. |
Water in Fuel Drain Filter | The water separator has reached a predetermined capacity and needs draining. See Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel. |
Fuel Pressure Low | A low fuel pressure condition has occurred due to cold, low fuel level or fuel filters need to be changed. See Fuel Quality - Diesel. |
Doors and Locks
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
Driver Door Ajar | The driver door is not completely closed. Close the driver door. If the message continues to display, have the system checked as soon as possible. |
Passenger Door Ajar | The passenger door is not completely closed. Close the passenger door. If the message continues to display, have the system checked as soon as possible. |
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 soon. |
Drivetrain
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
Check Locking Differential | The electronic locking differential requires service. Have the system checked as soon as possible. |
Engine
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp | The engine has reduced power to help reduce high engine temperature.Have the system checked as soon as possible. |
Fuel
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
Fuel Level Low | An early reminder of a low fuel condition. Refuel your vehicle. |
Check Fuel Fill Inlet | A fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed. |
Lane Departure Warning System
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
Front Camera Temporarily Not Available | The system has detected a condition that has caused the system to be temporarily unavailable. If the message continues to display, have the system checked as soon as possible. |
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 requires service, have the system checked as soon as possible. |
Keep Hands on Steering Wheel | The system requests you to keep your 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, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
Change Engine Oil Soon | The engine oil life is low and needs to be changed soon. |
Oil Change Required | The engine oil life is low and needs to be changed immediately. |
Brake Fluid Level Low | The brake fluid level is low, have the system checked as soon as possible. |
Check Brake System | The brake system requires service.Stop your vehicle in a safe place.Have the system checked as soon as possible. |
Factory Mode Contact Dealer | Your vehicle is still in transport or factory mode.This may not allow some features to operate properly.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
Transport Mode Contact Dealer | |
See Manual | The powertrain requires service. |
Power Steering
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
Steering Fault Service Now | The power steering system requires service. Have the system checked as soon as possible. |
Steering Loss Stop Safely | The power steering system is not working.Stop your vehicle in a safe place.Have the system checked as soon as possible. |
Steering Assist Fault Service Required | The power steering system, passive entry or passive entry start system requires service. Have the system checked as soon as possible. |
Steering Lock Malfunction Service Now | The steering lock system requires service. Have the system checked as soon as possible. |
Pre-Collision Assist
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
Pre-Collision Assist Not Available | The system requires service.Have the system checked as soon as possible. |
Pre-Collision Assist Not Available Sensor Blocked | You have a blocked sensor due to inclement weather, ice, mud or water in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. If the message continues to appear, have the system checked as soon as possible. |
Traction Control
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
Traction Control On | The status of the traction control system after you switched it on. See Using Traction Control - Vehicles With: Air Brakes. |
Traction Control Off | The status of the traction control system after you switched it off. See Using Traction Control - Vehicles With: Air Brakes. |
Transmission
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
Shift to Park | You switched the engine off and the shift selector is in any position other than park (P). |
Press Brake Pedal | Displays when the brake pedal needs to be pressed. |
Transmission Over Temperature Stop Safely | The transmission is overheating and needs to cool.Stop in a safe place as soon as possible. |
Transmission Service Required | Have the system checked as soon as possible. |
Transmission Too Hot Press Brake | The transmission is overheating and needs to cool.Stop in a safe place as soon as possible. |
Transmission Limited Function See Manual | The transmission has limited functionality.Have the system checked as soon as possible. |
Transmission Not in Park | A reminder to shift into park (P).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 Fault Service Now | Have the system checked as soon as possible. |
Transmission Adjusted | Displays when the transmission has adjusted the shift strategy. |
Transmission AdaptMode | Displays when the transmission is adjusting the shift strategy. |
Transmission Warming Up Please Wait | Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive. |
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. |
Transmission Overheating Stop Safely | The transmission is overheating and needs to cool.Stop in a safe place as soon as possible. |
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