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Once the TPM system detects the low or high tire
pressure condition, the message ªCHECK TIRE
PRESSUREº will be displayed whenever you start the
engine or the ignition is in the ON position. To remove
or clear the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message, you
will need to set the tire(s) to the proper tire pressure.
See ªInflation
-- Tire Pressureº in the Index.
CAUTION:
When the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message
is displayed on the Driver Information Center
and the tire pressure is low, your vehicle
handling capabilities will be reduced during
severe maneuvers. If you drive too fast, you could
lose control of your vehicle. You or others could
be injured. Don't drive over 55 mph (90 km/h)
when the tire pressure is low. Drive cautiously
and correct the tire pressure as soon as you can.
CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25: This message will
appear to indicate that the washer solvent container
needs refilling.
DRIVER DOOR AJAR
- 140: The driver's door is
open or ajar when this message appears. The ignition
must be in ON 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 3 mph (5 km/h).
DRIVER NO. X (1 OR 2): This message will be
displayed with the key in ON and while entering Feature
Programming, but only if the vehicle is equipped with
memory seats. The message will show which driver is
activating the personalization feature. It will only stay
on for five seconds. This message can be customized for
you by your dealer.
ENGINE COOLANT HOT, IDLE ENGINE
- 44:
This message will appear when the engine coolant
temperature is over 262
F (128
C). Stop and allow
your vehicle to idle in PARK (P) until it cools down and
the message is removed. Do not increase engine speed
above a normal idle. If it does not cool down, turn off
the engine and have it serviced before driving it again.
Severe engine damage can result from an overheated
engine. See ªEngine Overheatingº in the Index.

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ENGINE HOT-AC 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. When the coolant temperature returns to
normal, the A/C operation will automatically resume.
You can continue to drive your vehicle. If this message
continues to appear, have the system repaired as soon as
possible to avoid compressor damage.
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 ªEngine Overheatingº in the Index.
A multiple chime will also sound when this message
is displayed.
ENGINE POWER REDUCED
- 41: This message
informs you that the vehicle is reducing engine power
because the transaxle is being placed in gear under
conditions that may cause damage to the vehicle's
engine, transaxle or ability to accelerate.FUEL LEVEL LOW
- 11 : This message serves as a
warning that the fuel level in the tank is critically low.
Stop for fuel soon. A single chime will also sound when
this message is displayed.
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
- 23: If it's dark enough
outside and the headlamps and Twilight Sentinel

controls are off, this message will display on the DIC.
This message informs the driver that turning on the
exterior lamps is recommended even though the
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are still illuminated.
It has become dark enough outside to require the
headlamps and/or other exterior lamps. This message
will also appear if the optional Rainsense wiping
feature is on and the Twilight Sentinel is off.
ICE POSSIBLE
- 13: This message appears when
the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy
road conditions.
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR
- 142: The left rear door
is open or ajar when this message appears. The ignition
must be in ON 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 3 mph (5 km/h).

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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.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
- 141: The right front
passenger's door is open or ajar when this message
appears. The ignition must be in ON 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
3 mph (5 km/h).
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR
- 143: The right
rear door is open or ajar when this message appears.
The ignition must be in ON 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 3 mph (5 km/h).
SERVICE AC 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.SERVICE AIR BAG
- 83: There is a problem with
the 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 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 ELECTRICAL SYS
- 106: This message
will display if an electrical problem has occurred within
the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or the ignition
switch. 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.
Take your vehicle to your dealership for service.

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SERVICE STABILITY SYS - 54: If you ever see
the SERVICE 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 SERVICE 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. A single chime will also sound when this
message is displayed.
STABILITY SYS ENGAGED
- 55: You may see
the STABILITY SYS 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.
SERVICE STEERING
- 127: This message is
displayed when a problem has been detected in the
Magnasteer

variable effort steering system. If message
comes on, service is required.
SERVICE SUSPENSION 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 THEFT SYSTEM
- 34: This message
means there is a problem in the Personalized
Automotive Security System (PASS
-Key
III).
A fault has been detected in the system which means
that the PASS
-Key III 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.

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SERVICE TPM SYSTEM - 51: When this message is
displayed, the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system is
not working properly. See your dealer for service.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
- 100: See your dealer
for repair.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
- 3: This message is
displayed when a non
-emissions related powertrain
malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle serviced by a
technician as soon as possible.
SPEED LIMITED TO 90
- 113: A failure in the
suspension control system has occurred when this
message appears. The Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) determines the speed to which your vehicle
is limited. Have your vehicle serviced if this
message appears.
STARTING DISABLED REMOVE KEY
- 33: This
message will appear when the Personalized Automotive
Security System (PASS
-Key
III) 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, remove the key and try to start the vehicle
again. If it still does not start, try another ignition key.THEFT ATTEMPTED
- 40: This message is
displayed if the theft system has detected a break
-in
attempt while you were away from your vehicle.
TOP SPEED FUEL CUT
-OFF - 111 : This message
will appear when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
senses that the maximum speed for your vehicle has
been reached. The speed of your vehicle will surge as
the fuel supply is cut off. This allows your vehicle to
stay in a safe tire operating range. The top speed is set
based on the top speed rating of the tires.
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 by the
button on the center console.

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TRACTION READY - 90: This message informs
the driver that the traction control system is available.
This occurs when the traction control switch on the
console has been returned to on (pressing the button
once turns the traction control system off: pressing the
button again turns the system back on). This message
will automatically disappear from the display 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 HOT IDLE ENGINE
- 112: This message
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 the ignition is on.
TURN SIGNAL ON
- 20: This message is a reminder,
after driving about a mile, that you have the turn signal
on. A multiple chime will also sound when this message
is displayed.
VEHICLE OVERSPEED
- 52: This message is
displayed when the vehicle speed exceeds a certain limit
as required by some export countries. A continuous
chime will also sound when this message is displayed.

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Vehicle Programming and
Personalization Features
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with personalization,
you can program certain features to a preferred setting
for up to two people. If your vehicle does not have
personalization then some of the features on your
vehicle have been programmed for all drivers. On all
vehicles, other features such as HVAC settings, radio
preset settings, exterior lighting at unlock, remote lock
and unlock confirmation, and automatic door locks have
already been programmed for your convenience. If the
vehicle is equipped with personalization then the seat
position, steering column position (if equipped) and
outside mirror position can also be programmed.
The Navigation screen preferences (if equipped) will
remain at the last set position.
If your vehicle is equipped with personalization the
driver's preferences are recalled by pressing the unlock
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or by
pressing the appropriate memory button ª1º or ª2º
located on the driver's door. Certain features can be
programmed not to recall until the key is placed in the
ignition. To change feature preferences you must enter
feature programming (see below).
Entering Feature Programming
To begin programming, the ignition must be in ON,
your vehicle in PARK (P), and if your vehicle has
memory, you must press the appropriate memory button
ª1º or ª2º, located on the driver's door panel, prior to
programming. The display will show either ª1º or ª2º,
depending on which was selected. Press the INFO
button one or more times until the FEATURE
PROGRAMMING prompt appears on the DIC display.
Press the ON/OFF button to enter FEATURE
PROGRAMMING. To exit, press the INFO RESET
or INFO buttons.
Remote Recall Memory (If Equipped)
To enter feature programming, follow the instructions
listed previously, then press the down arrow on the
INFO button one or more times until the REMOTE
RECALL MEMORY prompt appears. To turn the
feature on, press the ON/OFF button until ON is
displayed on the DIC. The seat and mirror memory
settings that have been previously programmed can be
recalled by pressing the unlock button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter. The steering column will
move when the key is inserted in the ignition and turned
to ON. To turn the feature off, press the ON/OFF button
until OFF is displayed.

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Key in Recall Memory (If Equipped)
To enter feature programming, follow the instructions
listed previously, then press the down arrow on the
INFO button one or more times until the KEY IN
RECALL MEMORY prompt appears on the DIC
display. To turn the feature on, press the ON/OFF button
until ON appears. The seat and mirror memory settings
that have been previously programmed will be recalled
when the key is inserted in the ignition. The steering
column will move when the key is turned to ON.
To turn the feature off, press the ON/OFF button until
OFF appears.
Auto Exit Seat (If Equipped)
To enter feature programming, follow the instructions
listed previously, then press the down arrow on the
INFO button one or more times until the AUTO EXIT
SEAT prompt shows on the DIC display. This feature
will move the seat to the driver's exit position that was
previously programmed when the ignition is turned off
and the driver's door is opened. To turn this feature on,
press the ON/OFF button until ON appears on the DIC.
To turn this feature off, press the ON/OFF button until
OFF shows.
Auto Exit Steering Wheel (If Equipped)
Press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more
times until the AUTO EXIT STRG WHEEL prompt
appears on the DIC display. This feature will move the
column to the driver's previously stored exit position
when the ignition is turned off and the driver's door
is opened.
Lights Flash at Unlock
To enter feature programming follow the instructions
listed previously, then press the down arrow on the
INFO button one or more times until the LIGHTS
FLASH AT UNLOCK prompt appears. To turn this
feature on, press the ON/OFF button until ON is
displayed on the DIC. If all the doors are closed, the
parking lamps will flash twice when the unlock button
on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed.
The lamps will not flash if the manual parking lamps or
headlamps are active. To turn the feature off, press the
ON/OFF button until the OFF prompt appears.

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Lights Flash at Lock
To enter feature programming, follow the instructions
listed previously, then press the down arrow on the
INFO button one or more times until the LIGHTS
FLASH AT LOCK prompt appears on the DIC display.
To turn the feature on, press the ON/OFF button until
ON appears. If all the doors are closed, the parking
lamps will flash once when the lock button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. To turn the
feature off, press the ON/OFF button until OFF appears.
This feature will not work if any door is open.
Horn Sounds at Lock
To enter feature programming follow the instructions
listed previously, then press the down arrow on the
INFO button one or more times until the HORN
SOUNDS AT LOCK prompt appears on the DIC
display. To turn the feature on, press the ON/OFF button
until ON appears. If all the doors are closed, the horn
will sound once when the lock button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter is pressed. To turn the feature
off, press the ON/OFF button until OFF appears.
This feature will not work if any door is open.
Exterior Lights at Unlock
This personalization feature enables the driver to
program the exterior lamps to turn on or to remain off
when using the remote keyless entry transmitter to
unlock the vehicle.
During dark or night conditions, if exterior lighting is
selected, the parking lamps, taillamps, reverse lamps,
high
-beam headlamps, etc. will turn on for about
20 seconds or until a door is opened, the key is turned
out of OFF or the remote keyless entry transmitter is
used to lock the vehicle.
To turn the feature on, press the ON/OFF button
until ON is displayed. To turn the feature off,
press the ON/OFF button until OFF is displayed.
Doors Lock in Gear
To enter feature programming follow the instructions
listed previously, then press the down arrow on the
INFO button one or more times until the DOORS
LOCK IN GEAR prompt appears. This feature will
automatically lock all doors when the vehicle is shifted
out of PARK (P) and all doors are closed. To turn the
feature on, press ON/OFF until ON is displayed on the
DIC. To turn the feature off, press ON/OFF until OFF
is displayed.

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Driver Unlock in PARK (P)
To enter feature programming follow the instructions
listed previously, then press the down arrow on the
INFO button one or more times until the DRIVER
UNLOCK IN PARK (P) prompt appears. This feature
will automatically unlock only the driver's door when
the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P). To turn the feature
on, press ON/OFF until ON is displayed on the DIC.
To turn the feature off, press ON/OFF until OFF
is displayed.
Driver Unlock Key Off
To enter feature programming follow the instructions
listed previously, then press the down arrow on the
INFO button one or more times until the DOORS
UNLOCK KEY OFF prompt appears. This feature will
automatically unlock the driver's door when the ignition
key is turned to OFF. To turn the feature on, press
ON/OFF until ON is displayed on the DIC. To turn the
feature off, press ON/OFF until OFF is displayed.
Doors Unlock in PARK (P)
To enter feature programming follow the instructions
listed previously, then press the down arrow on the
INFO button one or more times until the DOORS
UNLOCK IN PARK prompt appears. This feature
will automatically unlock all doors when the vehicle is
shifted into PARK (P). To turn the feature on, press
ON/OFF until ON is displayed on the DIC. To turn the
feature off, press ON/OFF until OFF is displayed.
Doors Unlock Key Off
To enter feature programming follow the instructions
listed previously, then press the down arrow on the
INFO button one or more times until the DOORS
UNLOCK KEY OFF prompt appears. This feature will
automatically unlock all doors when the ignition key is
turned to OFF. To turn the feature on, press ON/OFF
until ON is displayed on the DIC. To turn the feature
off, press ON/OFF until OFF is displayed.