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warning light is on, follow the directions in that part.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 2: This message
will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant.
Have the cooling system serviced by a technician as
soon as possible.
CHECK FUEL GAUGE - 39: This message will
appear when the
fuel supply is less than 4 gallons
(15.2 L) and the display is turned off (digital clusters
only).
A single chime will also sound when this message
is displayed.
CHECK GAS CAP - 61: This message will appear if
the gas cap has not been fully tightened.
You should
recheck your gas cap to ensure that it’s fully tightened.
CHECK OIL LEVEL - 36: For correct operation of
the low oil sensing system, your vehicle should be on a
level surface. A false
CHECK OIL LEVEL message
may appear if the vehicle is parked on grades. The oil
level sensing system does not check for actual oil level
if the engine has been off for a short period of time, and
the oil level is never sensed while the engine is running.
If the
CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears, and your
vehicle has been parked on level ground with the engine
off for at least 30 minutes, the oil level should be
checked by observing the oil dipstick. Prior to checking
the oil level, be sure the engine has been
off for five minutes and your vehicle is on a level surface. Then
check the dipstick and add oil if necessary. See “Engine
Oil’’
in the Index.
CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25: This message will
appear for several seconds indicating that
you need
washer solvent.
CRUISE ENGAGED - 43: This message will
appear for a few seconds when you select a speed at
which to cruise.
DOOR A JAR - 141: A door other than the driver’s
door is open or ajar when this message appears. The
vehicle’s engine must be running and the transaxle not
in PARK (P) for this message to display. A chime will
also sound when the vehicle’s speed
is greater than
5 mph (8 km/h).
DRIVER DOOR A JAR - 140: This message will
display when the vehicle is being shifted out of
PARK (P) with the engine running to signal that the
driver’s door is open or ajar.
A chime will also sound
when the vehicle’s speed is greater than
5 mph (8 km/h).
ENGINE COOLANT HOT, IDLE ENGINE - 44:
This message will appear when the engine coolant
temperature is over
248 “F (1 26 O C). To avoid added
strain on a hot engine, turn off the climate control
system. Stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools
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down, turn
off the engine and have it serviced before
driving it again. Severe engine damage can result from
an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating”
in
the Index.
ENGINE HOT - NC OFF - 16: 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 is automatically
turned
off so that air conditioned air is not delivered. If
the coolant temperature returns to normal, you must
select AC to return
to a normal A/C compressor
operation. If this message continues to appear, have
the system repaired as soon as possible to avoid
compressor damage.
ENGINE MISFIRE, EASE OFF GAS PEDAL - 114:
An engine misfire has occurred. You’ll need to ease off
the gas pedal.
ENGINE OVERHEATED, STOP ENGINE - 42: This
message
will appear when the engine has overheated.
Stop and turn the engine
off immediately to avoid severe
engine damage. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
A multiple chime will also sound when this message
is displayed.
ENGINE POWER REDUCED - 41: This message
informs the driver that their vehicle is reducing engine
power because the transaxle is being placed in gear
under conditions that may cause damage to the vehicle
powertrain or vehicle acceleration.
FUEL LEVEL LOW - 11: This message serves as a
warning that the fuel level in the tank
is critically low.
Stop for fuel soon.
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED - 23: If it’s dark enough
outside and the twilight sentinel control is
off, a
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will display on
the Driver Information Center (DIC). This message
informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is
recommended even though the Daytime Running
Lamps (Dm) are still illuminated. It’s become dark
enough outside to require the headlamps andQr
exterior lamps.
ICE POSSIBLE - 13: This message appears when
the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy
road conditions.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine LOW-REFRIG A/C OFF - 12: This message means
that the air conditioning system detects a refrigerant
level that is low enough to cause damage to the air
conditioning compressor.
To avoid damage, the air
conditioning compressor automatically
turns off and the
electronic climate control system will automatically switch from AUTO to
ECON and remain there.
Have the air conditioning system serviced if this
message appears.
MONITORED SYSTEMS OK - 1: This message only
appears in the “recall” mode by pressing the RESET
(INFO RESET) button. It lets you know that no other
messages are stored or currently active.
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE - 35: If this
message appears while the engine is running, stop the
engine and do not operate
it until the cause of low oil
pressure is corrected. Severe damage to the engine can
result.
A multiple chime will also sound when this
message is displayed.
OPTIONS NOT SET - 99: This message will display if
a fault has occurred in your vehicle’s memory. See your
dealership for service.
PROGRAM PASS KEY - 31: This warning message
displays when the PASS-Key I1 pellet information has
not been programmed into your vehicle. See your dealership for service.
PHONE NOT PRESENT - 126: This message will
appear when the steering wheel controls for the optional
phone system are activated but the phone is not plugged
into the vehicle. Make sure your phone is plugged in.
If
your phone appears to be connected, see your dealership
for service.
REMOVE KEY - 70: This message will appear when
the Personalized Automotive Security System
(PASS-Key
11) is unable to read the pellet on the
ignition key or an improper key pellet has been inserted.
This message typically appears following the display of
STARTING DISABLED,
REMOVE KEY. The
instrument panel cluster will then run a timer and
change the messages to WAIT
3 MINUTES, WAIT
2 MINUTES, WAIT 1 MINUTE and then START CAR.
When the REMOVE KEY message is displayed, remove
the ignition key. Check the ignition key for damage. If it
is damaged, it may need to be replaced. If you see no
damage, clean the pellet contacts with a soft cloth or
napkin before inserting the key back into the ignition.
Have your vehicle serviced if the message still appears.
SERVICE A/C SYSTEM - 14: This message appears
when the electronic sensors that control the air
conditioning and heating systems are no longer working.
Have the climate control system serviced if you notice a
drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency.

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Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (air bag) system when
this message appears. Let only a qualified technician
work on your vehicle. See your dealership for service
at once.
SERVICE BRAKE FLUID SWITCH - 37: A defect
in the brake fluid detection circuit causes this message
to display if the ignition
is in RUN. Have the brake
system serviced by a technician as soon as possible.
If
the brake warning light is on, refer to the directions
listed in that part.
SERVICE CHARGING SYS - 102: This message
will display when a problem with the charging system
has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced at
your dealership.
SERVICE ELECTRIC SYS - 106: This message will
display
if an electrical problem has occurred within the
vehicle’s electrical system. Have your
vehicle serviced
by your dealership.
SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM - 101: The Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) has detected a problem within
the
fuel system when this message appears. See your
dealership for service.
SERVICE IDLE CONTROL - 107: A problem with
the idle control has occurred when this message
displays. Bring your vehicle to your dealership
for service.
SERVICE RIDE SYS - 84: This message is displayed
to indicate that the suspension system is not operating
properly. To correct this problem, have your vehicle serviced at your dealership.
SERVICE STEERING SYS - 127: This message is
displayed when a problem has been detected in the
Magnasteer” variable effort steering system. Service is
required.
A single chime will also sound when this
message is displayed.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION - 100: If a problem is
detected with the transaxle, this message will appear.
Have your vehicle checked by your dealership.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON - 3: If a problem is
detected with the transaxle, this message will appear.
Have your vehicle checked by your dealership.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine STABILITY ENGAGED - 55: You may see the
STABILITY ENGAGED message on the Driver
Information Center. It means that
an advanced,
computer-controlled system has come on to help your
vehicle continue to go in the direction in which you’re
steering. This stability enhancement system activates
when the computer senses that your vehicle is just
starting to spin, as it might if you hit a patch of ice or
other slippery spot on the road. When the system is on,
you may hear- a noise or feel a vibration
in the brake
pedal.
This is normal.
When the STABILITY
SYS ENGAGED message is on,
you should continue to steer in the direction you want to
go. The system is designed to help you in bad weather or
other difficult driving situations by making the most of
whatever road conditions will permit. If the STABILITY
SYS ENGAGED message comes on, you’ll know that
something has caused your vehicle to start to spin,
so
you should consider slowing down.
SERV STABILITY SYS - 54: If you ever see the
SERV STABILITY SYS message, it means there may
be a problem with your stability enhancement system. If
you see
this message, try to reset the system (stop; turn
off the engine; then start the engine again). If the SERV
STABILITY
SYS message still comes on, it means there
is a problem. You should see your dealer for service.
Reduce your speed and drive accordingly.
STARTING DISABLED, REMOVE KEY - 33: This
message will appear when the Personalized Automotive
Security System (PASS-Key
II) senses that an improper
ignition key
is being used to try to start the vehicle.
Check the ignition key for damage.
If it is damaged, it
may need to be replaced.
If you see no damage, clean
the pellet contacts with a soft cloth or napkin. Remove
the ignition key and wait for the Driver Information
Center (DIC) to display WAIT
3 MINUTES. The
instrument panel cluster will then run
a timer and
change the messages to WAIT
2 MINUTES, WAIT 1
MINUTE and then START CAR. When the START
CAR message is displayed,
try again to start the engine.
THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM, CAR MAY NOT
RESTART
- 34: This message means there is a problem
in the Personalized Automotive Security System (PASS-Key
11). A fault has been detected in the system
which means that the PASS-Key
II system is disabled
and is not protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually
restarts, however, you may want to take your vehicle to a proper service center before turning
off the engine.
TOP SPEED - FUEL OFF - 111: This message will
appear when the PCM senses that the maximum speed
for your vehicle has been reached. The speed
of your
vehiclebill decrease several mph as the fuel supply is
cutoff. This allows your vehicle
to stay in a stable
operating range.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TRACTION ENGAGED - 91: When your traction
control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION
ENGAGED message will be displayed. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed,
so
adjust your driving accordingly. This message will stay
on for a few seconds after the traction control system
stops limiting wheel spin.
TRACTION OFF - 89: This message will be displayed
after the traction control has been turned off.
TRACTION READY - 90: This message informs the
driver that the traction control system
is available. This
occurs when the traction
ordoff button in the glove box
has been returned to an on position (pressing the button
once turns the traction control system off pressing the
button again turns the system back on). This message
also self-cancels after five seconds.
TRACTION SUSPENDED - 56: This message
displays when the traction control system has been
temporarily shut
off because your vehicle’s brakes have
overheated. This message does not indicate a problem
with your vehicle’s traction control system. After a few
minutes, the traction control system will be available
again and the TRACTION READY message
will appear.
TRANS FLUID RESET - 48: With the engine not
running and the ignition on, press and hold the
OFF and
rear defog buttons until the TRANS FLUID RESET message appears on the Driver Information Center
(DIC) (between
five and 20 seconds).
TRANS HOT IDLE ENG - 112: This messages
indicates that the transaxle fluid in your vehicle is too
hot. Stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools
down or until this message is removed.
TRUNK OPEN - 24: This message indicates that the
trunk is open when your vehicle’s ignition is in
RUN.
TURN SIGNAL ON - 20: This message is a reminder,
after driving about
1 mile (1.6 km/h), that you have the
turn signal on. A multiple chime will also sound when
this message is displayed.
VEHICLE OVERSPEED - 52: A failure in the
suspension control system has occurred when this
message appears. The PCM determines the speed your
vehicle is limited to. Have your vehicle serviced if this
message appears.
VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH
(KM/H) - 113: A failure in the suspension control
system has occurred when this message appears. The
PCM determines the speed your vehicle is limited to.
Have your vehicle serviced if this message appears.

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Your vehicle’s ignition must be in RUN. To begin
programming, press and hold the INFORMATION
(INFO) and RESET (INFO RESET) buttons at the same
time to display the following prompts.
DOORS LOCK IN GEAR: All doors automatically
lock when shifted out of PARK (P).
DOOR UNLOCK IN PARK: All doors automatically
lock when shifted out of PARK
(P). All doors
automatically unlock when shifted into PARK
(P).
DRIVR UNLOCK IN PARK: All doors automatically
lock when shifted out of PARK (P). Only the driver’s
door automatically unlocks when shifted into
PARK (P).
DRIVR UNLOCK IN KEY OFF: All doors
automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). Only
the driver’s door automatically unlocks when the
ignition key
is turned to OFF.
DOORS UNLOCK KEY OFF: All doors
automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). All
doors automatically unlock when the ignition key
is
turned to OFF.
A “yes” or “no” response must be made after each prompt
is displayed
in order to continue on to the next prompt or
personalization feature. The “yes” and “no” buttons
are
displayed in amber on the vehicle’s digital control cluster. \
Press the
TRIP SET (TRIP RESET) button to choose yes,
press the RESET
(INFO RESET) button to.choose no or
press the INFORMATION
(INFO) button to “skip” to the
next personalization feature.
FEATURE ON appears when a yes response is made and FEATURE OFF appears with a no response.
If a no response is made after the DOORS LOCK
IN
GEAR prompt is displayed, FEATURE OFF will appear.
The automatic door locking system has been disabled
and no other door lock messages will be displayed.
LGHTS.FLSH AT UNLOCK, which is the next
available personalization feature to display, will appear
next. See “Lock/Unlock Confirmation” following for
more information.
If a yes response is made after the DOORS LOCK
IN
GEAR prompt is displayed, FEATURE ON appears.
The automatic door locking system is enabled and
allows the DRIVR UNLOCK
IN PARK prompt to
appear. Choosing this prompt advances
you to LGHTS
FLSH AT UNLOCK whereas a no response will display
the DRIVR UNLOCK
KEY OFF prompt.
If DRIVR UNLOCK
KEY OFF is chosen, FEATURE
ON appears. You will advance to the LGHTS
FLSH AT
UNLOCK prompt. If you don’t choose this prompt,

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prompt
-- DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK. If this
prompt is chosen, FEATURE ON appears. If a no
response was made, DOORS UNLOCK
KEY OFF will
appear. At this point, a yes or no response automatically
brings up the LGHTS
FLSH AT UNLOCK feature.
LocWnlock Confirmation
This personalization feature allows the driver to
program the parking lamps to blink when the lock or
unlock buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter
are pressed, to program the horn to sound when the lock
button is pressed. and/or to program the exterior lamps to
turn on when the unlock button is pressed. Press the
TRIP (TRIP RESET) button to answer “yes,” press the
RESET (INFO RESET) button to indicate “no” or press
the INFORMATION (INFO) button to “skip” to the next
personalization feature.
To begin programming, your vehicle’s ignition must be
in RUN. Press and hold the INFORMATION (INFO)
and RESET (INFO RESET) buttons at the same time to display the following prompts. LOCKNNLOCK
confirmation is the second feature to appear. To “skip”
past the first personalization feature, press the
INFORMATION
(INFO) button.
LGHTS FLSH AT UNLOCK: Parking lamps blink
twice when the unlock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter is pressed.
LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK: Parking lamps blink
once when
the lock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter
is pressed.
HORN SOUNDS AT LOCK: Horn sounds when
the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter
is pressed.
EXT LIGHTS AT UNLOCK: Exterior lamps (parking
lamps, taillamps, sidemarker lamps, license plate lamps, low-beafn headlamps, etc.)
turn on when the unlock
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, and
it is dark outside. These lamps stay on for
about
20 seconds or when the key is turned out of OFF.
The prompts listed here appear in the same order as
displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
FEATURE ON appears when a yes response is made
and FEATURE
OFF appears with a no response. To skip
to the next personalization feature (REMOTE RECALL
MEMORY), press the INFORMATION (INFO) button.
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Memory Personalization)
Memory settings that have been previously programmed
(climate control settings, radio preset settings, exterior
lighting choices, lockhnlock confirmation choices and
programmable automatic door lock choices)
can be
recalled by using the remote keyless entry transmitter or
by placing the key in your vehicle’s ignition.
Before you begin programming, make sure that
your
vehicle’s ignition is in RUN. To begin programming,
press the INFORMATION
(INFO) and RESET (INFO
RESET) buttons at the same time for about two seconds.
As mentioned, remote recall memory is the third feature
to appear. To “skip” past the first two personalization
features, press the INFORMATION
(INFO) button.
When REMOTE RECALL MEMORY appears, the
driver is able to recall memory settings when the unlock
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is
pressed. Press the TRIP SET (TRIP RESET) button to
select or press the RESET (INFO RESET) button to
answer no and to continue on to the next prompt.
FEATURE ON displays when a yes response is made. If
a no response was made, the
KEY IN RECALL
MEMORY prompt will show next. This choice recalls
memory settings when the key is placed in your
vehicle’s ignition. FEATURE ON displays for a yes
response and FEATURE
OFF for a no response. A yes
or no response is required.
Curb View Mirror (If Equipped with
Memory Personalization)
If your vehicle has this personalization feature,
MIRROR TILT
IN REV will be the fourth
personalization prompt to display on the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
To program your vehicle, press the INFORMATION
(INFO) and RESET (INFO RESET) buttons at the same
time for about two seconds. When MIRROR TILT
IN
REV appears, a “yes” or “no” response is needed. Press
the TRIP SET (TRIP RESET) button to answer yes or
the RESET
(INFO RESET) button to answer no.
FEATURE ON displays when a yes response is made
and FEATURE
OFF shows after a no response. If
you
do not want to change the setting of this feature,
press the INFORMATION (INFO) button to skip to
the next personalization feature which is Storage
Mode Personalization.

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Before you begin programming, make sure that your vehicle’s ignition is
in RUN. To begin programming,
press the INFORMATION (INFO) and RESET (INFO
RESET) buttons at the same time for about two seconds.
The first message to appear
is DOORS LOCK IN
GEAR. Press the INFORMATION
(INFO) button after
this prompt is displayed until the STORAGE MODE
prompt appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Press the TRIP (TRIP RESET) button to answer “yes” or press the RESET (INFO RESET) button to indicate a
“no” response.
FEATURE ON appears when a yes response is made
and FEATURE
OFF shows when a no response is made.
Since this is the last personalization feature available,
a
yes or no response will end out of the Driver
Information Center (DIC) display.
Once the battery guard has been programmed, your
vehicle will enter the storage mode about
20 minutes
after the ignition key has been turned off.
Your vehicle will stay in the storage mode until the
ignition key is turned out of LOCK. The system will
“wake-up” when the door key is inserted into the door,
however, your vehicle will remain in the storage mode.
The ignition must be out
of LOCK before the battery
guard is disabled.
Home and Away Feature
To program, hold two radio preset buttons at the same
time until
HOME PRESETS DRVR 1 ( DRVR 2)
appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display.
At this time, you are able to input your desired radio
stations. Holding the same
two radio preset buttons
again will display AWAY PRESETS DRVR
1 (or
DRVR
2). Radio stations that are out of your normal
operating range can be input at this time.
Climate Control Personalization
With this feature, your vehicle will recall the latest
climate control settings as adjusted the last time your
vehicle was operated. This feature allows two different
drivers to store and recall their own climate control
settings. The settings recalled by the climate control
system are determined by which remote keyless entry
transmitter
(“1” or “2”) was used to enter the vehicle.
The number on the back of the remote keyless entry
transmitter corresponds to driver
1 or to driver 2. After
the unlock button is pressed on the remote keyless entry
transmitter or the ignition key
is placed in the ignition,
the climate control settings will automatically adjust to
where they were last set. The settings can also be
changed by briefly pressing the memory seat buttons
1 or 2 located on the driver’s door.