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This can occur under the following
conditions:
.The radar is not clean. Keep the
radar sensors free of mud, dirt,
snow, ice, and slush. Clean the
entire front and/or rear of the
vehicle. For cleaning instructions,
see Exterior Care 0301.
. Heavy rain or snow is interfering
with the radar object detection or
camera performance.
CRUISE SET TO XXX
This message displays when the cruise
control speed is set. See Cruise
Control 0211.
NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS PEDAL
APPLIED
This message displays when Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) is active and the
driver is pressing the gas pedal. When
this occurs, ACC will not brake. See
Adaptive Cruise Control 0213.
SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL
This message displays when the
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) needs
service. Take the vehicle to your
dealer.
SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE EXITING
This message may display if Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) is engaged
holding the vehicle at a stop, and the
driver attempts to exit the vehicle. Put
the vehicle in P (Park) before exiting.
Door Ajar Messages
DOOR OPEN
A door open symbol will be displayed
on the DIC showing which door is
open. If the vehicle has been shifted
out of P (Park), a DOOR OPEN
message will also be displayed. The
DOOR OPEN message may also be
displayed if the vehicle starts to move.
Close the door completely.
HOOD OPEN
This message will display along with a
hood open symbol when the hood is
open. A chime may also sound. Close
the hood completely.
TRUNK OPEN
This message will display along with a
symbol when the trunk is open. Close
the trunk completely.
Engine Cooling System
Messages
A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH
ENGINE TEMP
This message displays when the
engine coolant becomes hotter than
the normal operating temperature. To
avoid added strain on a hot engine,
the air conditioning compressor
automatically turns off. When the
coolant temperature returns to
normal, the air conditioning
compressor turns back on. The vehicle
can continue to be driven.
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If this message continues to appear,
have the system repaired by your
dealer as soon as possible to avoid
damage to the engine.
COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD
COOLANT
This message will display if the
coolant is low. SeeEngine
Coolant 0256.
ENGINE OVERHEATED —IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays when the
engine coolant temperature is too hot.
Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until
it cools down.
ENGINE OVERHEATED —STOP
ENGINE
This message displays and a
continuous chime sounds if the
engine cooling system reaches unsafe
temperatures for operation. Stop and
turn off the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so to avoid severe damage.
This message clears when the engine
has cooled to a safe operating
temperature.
HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE
This message may display if the
coolant temperature is hot. See Engine
Overheating 0259.
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the
engine oil needs to be changed. When
you change the engine oil, be sure to
reset the oil life system. See Engine Oil
Life System 0252, Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0136, Engine Oil 0250,
and Maintenance Schedule 0311.
ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE ENGINE
This message displays when the
engine oil temperature is too hot. Stop
and allow the vehicle to idle until it
cools down.
ENGINE OIL LOW —ADD OIL
On some vehicles, this message
displays when the engine oil level may
be too low. Check the oil level before
filling to the recommended level.
If the oil is not low and this message remains on, take the vehicle to your
dealer for service. See
Engine
Oil 0250.
OIL PRESSURE LOW —TURN
VEHICLE OFF
This message displays if low oil
pressure levels occur. Stop the vehicle
as soon as safely possible and do not
operate it until the cause of the low
oil pressure has been corrected. Check
the oil as soon as possible and have
the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the
vehicle's engine power is reduced.
Reduced engine power can affect the
vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this
message is on, but there is no
reduction in performance, proceed to
your destination. The performance
may be reduced the next time the
vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be
driven at a reduced speed while this
message is on, but maximum
acceleration and speed may be
reduced. Anytime this message stays
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on, or displays repeatedly, the vehicle
should be taken to your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
Fuel System Messages
FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays when the
vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as soon
as possible.
Key and Lock Messages
NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED
PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER
POCKET THEN START YOUR
VEHICLE
This message displays when trying to
start the vehicle if an RKE transmitter
is not detected. The transmitter
battery may be weak. See“Starting the
Vehicle with a Low Transmitter
Battery” underRemote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 029.
NO REMOTE DETECTED
This message displays when the
transmitter battery may be weak. See
“Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery”
underRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 029.
NO REMOTE DETECTED PRESS
BRAKE TO RESTART
This message displays when
attempting to turn off the vehicle and
the RKE transmitter is no longer
detected. Restarting is allowed
without the RKE transmitter for
five minutes. Press the brake pedal
and ENGINE START/STOP to restart
the vehicle.
NUMBER OF KEYS PROGRAMMED
This message displays when
programming new keys to the vehicle.
REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE
This message displays when leaving
the vehicle with the RKE transmitter
still inside.
REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY
This message displays when the
battery in the RKE transmitter needs
to be replaced.
Lamp Messages
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL
ON/OFF
This message is displayed when the
automatic light control has been
turned on or off. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0165.
XX TURN INDICATOR FAILURE
When one of the turn signals is out,
this message displays to show which
bulb needs to be replaced. See Bulb
Replacement 0267 and Replacement
Bulbs 0267.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message is displayed if the turn
signal has been left on. Turn off the
turn signal.
Object Detection System
Messages
24 GHz RADARS OFF
This message displays when driving in
certain areas where there may be
radar interference. Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC), Forward Collision Alert
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(FCA), and the Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB) may not work or may
not work as well. The vehicle does not
need service.
AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP OFF
This message displays when the
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) has
been turned off. SeeForward
Automatic Braking (FAB) 0230.
AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP
REDUCED
If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC), this message displays
when the Forward Automatic Braking
(FAB) has been set to the Alert
setting. This setting disables FAB
functions. See Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB) 0230.
AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP
UNAVAILABLE
This message displays when the
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) has
been unavailable for some time. The FAB System does not need service.
This message can display under the
following conditions:
.
The front of the vehicle or
windshield is not clean. Keep
these areas clean and free of mud,
dirt, snow, ice, and slush. For
cleaning instructions, see Exterior
Care 0301.
. Heavy rain or snow is interfering
with the object detection
performance.
This message may also be displayed if
there is a problem with the StabiliTrak
system. See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0208.
FORWARD COLLISION ALERT OFF
This message displays when the
Forward Collision Alert has been
turned off.
FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED CLEAN
WINDSHIELD
This message displays when the
camera is blocked. The Front
Pedestrian Braking (FPB), Forward Collision Alert (FCA), Forward
Automatic Braking (FAB), Lane Keep
Assist (LKA), and Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) features will not
operate. Cleaning the outside of the
windshield behind the rearview mirror
may correct the issue.
LANE CHANGE ALERT OFF
This message indicates that the driver
has turned the Side Blind Zone Alert
(SBZA) and Lane Change Alert (LCA)
systems off.
LANE KEEPING ASSIST
UNAVAILABLE
This message displays when the Lane
Keep Assist (LKA) and Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) system is temporarily
unavailable. The LKA system does not
need service.
This message could be due to the
camera being blocked. Clean the
outside of the windshield behind the
rearview mirror.
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REAR AUTO BRAKE/PARK
ASSIST OFF
This message displays when the
Parking Assist system has been turned
off or when there is a temporary
condition causing the system to be
disabled.
REAR AUTO BRAKE AND PARK
ASSIST UNAVAILABLE
This message displays when
attempting to activate the parking and
backing features of the Driver
Assistance System when they are
temporarily unavailable. The system
does not need service.
This can occur under the following
conditions:
.The radar is not clean. Keep the
radar sensors free of mud, dirt,
snow, ice, and slush. Clean the
entire front and/or rear of the
vehicle. For cleaning instructions,
see Exterior Care 0301.
. Heavy rain or snow is interfering
with the radar object detection or
camera performance.
See Driver Assistance Systems 0221.
SERVICE AUTOMATIC
COLLISION PREP
If this message displays, take the
vehicle to your dealer to repair the
system. Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC), Forward Collision Alert (FCA),
and/or the Forward Automatic Braking
(FAB) may not work. Do not use these
systems until the vehicle has been
repaired.
SERVICE DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM
If this message displays, take the
vehicle to your dealer to repair the
system.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC),
Forward Collision Alert (FCA),
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB),
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing, Lane Keep Assist (LKA), and/
or Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
may not work. Do not use these
systems until the vehicle has been
repaired.
SERVICE FRONT CAMERA
If this message remains on after
continued driving, the vehicle needs
service. Take the vehicle to your dealer. Do not use the Front
Pedestrian Braking (FPB), Forward
Collision Alert (FCA), Forward
Automatic Braking (FAB), Lane Keep
Assist (LKA), and Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) features.
SERVICE NIGHT VISION SYSTEM
The Night Vision system needs
service. See your dealer.
SERVICE PARK ASSIST
This message displays if there is a
problem with the Parking Assist
system. Do not use this system to
help you park. See your dealer for
service.
SERVICE REAR AUTO BRAKE AND
PARK ASSIST
This message displays if there is a
problem with the parking and backing
features of the Driver Assistance
System. Do not use this system to
help park or back the vehicle. See your
dealer for service.
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SERVICE SIDE DETECTION
SYSTEM
If this message remains on after
continued driving, the vehicle needs
service. Take the vehicle to your
dealer. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA),
Lane Change Alert (LCA), and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) features
will not work.
SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLE
This message indicates that Side Blind
Zone Alert (SBZA), Lane Change Alert
(LCA), and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) are disabled either because the
sensor is blocked and cannot detect
vehicles in the blind zone, or the
vehicle is passing through an open
area, such as the desert, where there
is insufficient data for operation. This
message may also activate during
heavy rain or due to road spray. The
vehicle does not need service. For
cleaning, see "Washing the Vehicle"
underExterior Care 0301.
TAKE STEERING
If LKA does not detect active driver
steering, an alert and chime may be
provided. Move the steering wheel to
dismiss. See Lane Keep Assist
(LKA) 0238.
Ride Control System
Messages
SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE
This message displays when there is a
problem with the AWD system. This
message could be set by a number of
issues, such as:
.
A vehicle or an AWD system
electronics problem.
. Various vehicle electrical issues.
. Worn out or overheated AWD
clutch plates.
. Loss of fluids.
Some of these issues may require
service of the AWD system.
If this message appears, stop when it
is safe to do so and turn off the
ignition for 30 seconds. Restart the
vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message does
not appear, it is not necessary to take
the vehicle to your dealer.
SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there is a
problem with the StabiliTrak system.
See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0208.
SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL
This message displays when there is a
problem with the Traction Control
System (TCS). See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0208.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
This message displays when the
Traction Control System (TCS) has
been turned off. See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0208.
TRACTION CONTROL ON
This message displays when the
Traction Control System (TCS) has
been turned on. See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0208.
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Airbag System Messages
SERVICE AIRBAG
This message displays if there is a
problem with the airbag system. See
your dealer for service.
Safety Belt Messages
AUTOMATIC SEATBELT
TIGHTENING UNAVAILABLE
This message displays when the
Automatic Safety Belt Tightening
System, if equipped, becomes
unavailable. This could be caused by a
temporary condition. If the message
continues to display, see your dealer.
SERVICE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT
TIGHTENING SYSTEM
If this message displays, take the
vehicle to your dealer to repair the
Automatic Safety Belt Tightening
System, if equipped.
Security Messages
THEFT ATTEMPTED
This message displays if the vehicle
detects a tamper condition.
Service Vehicle Messages
SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays and a chime
may sound when there may be a
problem with the power steering
system. If this message displays and a
reduction in steering performance or
loss of power steering assistance is
noticed, see your dealer.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message is displayed if there is a
problem with the vehicle. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
Steering System Messages
ACTION REQUIRED TURN
STEERING WHEEL START
VEHICLE AGAIN
This message displays to indicate that
the steering column lock device was
unable to unlock the column, and the
engine did not start. If this happens,
immediately turn the steering wheel
from side to side. If that does not
unlock the steering column, turn the
ignition off, and then open the driver
door. Then turn the vehicle back on
and turn the steering wheel from side
to side for about 15 seconds. The
steering column must be turned to
each side immediately after pressing
ENGINE START/STOP to help the
steering column lock device unlock
the column. In some situations it may
take significant force. This situation
may be avoided by straightening the
front wheels before turning off the
engine.
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SERVICE ACTIVE STEERING
SYSTEM
This message displays when the
Active Rear Steer system does not
respond correctly to steering inputs.
The rear wheels may remain at an
off-center position and the driver may
need to apply a small steering wheel
correction for the vehicle going
forward. If the problem persists for
the next ignition cycle, see your dealer
for service.
SERVICE STEERING
COLUMN LOCK
This message displays when a
problem with the steering column lock
device has been detected. See your
dealer for service.
STEERING COLUMN LOCKED
This message displays when the
steering column is locked with the
engine running. It is normal for the
steering column to be locked during a
remote start. The steering column
should unlock after the brake pedal
and ENGINE START/STOP are
pressed.
Starting the Vehicle
Messages
PRESS BRAKE TO START
This message is displayed when
attempting to start the vehicle
without first pressing the brake pedal.
SERVICE KEYLESS START
SYSTEM
This message is displayed if there is a
problem with the pushbutton start
system. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
Tire Messages
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM
This message displays if there is a
problem with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS). SeeTire
Pressure Monitor Operation 0281.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays when the
system is learning new tires. See Tire
Pressure Monitor Operation 0281.
TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD AIR
TO TIRE
This message displays when the
pressure in one or more of the tires
is low.
This message also displays LEFT
FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR,
or RIGHT REAR to indicate the
location of the low tire.
The low tire pressure warning light
will also come on. See Tire Pressure
Light 0133.
If a tire pressure message appears on
the DIC, stop as soon as possible.
Inflate the tires by adding air until the
tire pressure is equal to the values
shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See Tires0276,
Vehicle Load Limits 0191, and Tire
Pressure 0279.
More than one tire pressure message
can appear at a time. The DIC also
shows the tire pressure values. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) 0136.
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Transmission Messages
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays if there is a
problem with the transmission. See
your dealer.
SHIFT DENIED
This message displays when using
Manual Mode and attempting to shift
to a gear not appropriate for the
vehicle speed and engine revolutions
per minute (rpm). SeeManual
Mode 0203.
SHIFT TO PARK
This message displays when the
transmission needs to be shifted to
P (Park). This may appear when
turning the ignition off if the vehicle
is not in P (Park).
TRANSMISSION HOT —IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays and a chime
sounds if the transmission fluid in the
vehicle gets hot. Driving with the
transmission fluid temperature high
can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop
the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This message
clears when the fluid temperature
reaches a safe level.
Vehicle Reminder
Messages
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE
This message displays when ice
conditions are possible.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
This message is displayed when the
vehicle speed is greater than the set
speed. See
“Speed Warning” under
Driver Information Center (DIC) 0136.
VEHICLE OVERSPEED
This message displays when the
vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h
(75 mph).
Washer Fluid Messages
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID
This message may display when the
washer fluid level is low. Fill the
windshield washer reservoir as soon
as possible. See Engine Compartment
Overview 0247 for the location of the
windshield washer reservoir. Also, see
Washer Fluid 0260.
Window Messages
OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER/
PASSENGER WINDOW
This message is displayed when the
window needs to be reprogrammed.
If the vehicle's battery has been
discharged or disconnected, you may
need to program each front window
for the express-up feature to work. See
Power Windows 049.
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Vehicle Personalization
Use the audio system controls to
access the personalization menus for
customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
Infotainment System Audio System
Controls
To access the personalization menu:1. Touch SETTINGS on the Home Page of the infotainment system
display.
2. Touch the desired feature to display a list of available options.
3. Touch to select the desired feature setting.
4. Touch
0Back to exit or move
backward in a menu.
Personalization Menus
The following list of menu items may
be available:
. Time and Date .
Language (Language)
. Valet Mode
. Radio
. Vehicle
. Bluetooth
. Apple CarPlay
. Android Auto
. Voice
. TouchPad
. Display
. Rear Camera
. Return to Factory Settings
. Software Information
Each menu is detailed in the following
information.
Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See
Clock 0111.
Language (Language)
Select Language, then select from the
available language(s). The selected language will display on
the system, and voice recognition will
reflect the selected language.
Valet Mode
(If Equipped)
This will lock the infotainment system
and steering wheel controls. It may
also limit access to vehicle storage
locations (if equipped).
To enable valet mode:
1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Select Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Touch LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or
unlock the system. Touch Back to go
back to the previous menu.
The four-digit code can be texted to a
paired phone if forgotten by pressing
the option button on the Valet Mode
lock screen.
Radio
Select and the following may display:
. Manage Favorites
. Number of Favorites Shown