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on the DIC display. If the messageis still displayed or appears againwhen you begin driving, the brakesystem needs service as soon aspossible. See your dealer.
Compass Messages
CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN
CIRCLES
This message displays whencalibrating the compass. Drive thevehicle in circles at less than 8 km/h(5 mph) to complete the calibration.SeeCompass090for moreinformation.
CALIBRATION COMPLETE
This message displays when thecompass calibration is complete.SeeCompass090for moreinformation.
Door Ajar Messages
CARGO DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chimesounds if the cargo door is openwhile the ignition is in ON/RUN.Turn off the vehicle and check the
cargo door. Restart the vehicle andcheck for the message on the DICdisplay.
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chimesounds if the driver door is not fullyclosed and the vehicle is in a drivegear. Stop and turn off the vehicle,check the door for obstructions, andclose the door again. Check to seeif the message still appears onthe DIC.
LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN
On some vehicles, this messagedisplays and a chime sounds if thedriver side rear door is not fullyclosed and the vehicle is in a drivegear. Stop and turn off the vehicle,check the door for obstructions, andclose the door again. Check to seeif the message still appears onthe DIC.
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chimesounds if the passenger door is notfully closed and the vehicle is in adrive gear. Stop and turn off the
vehicle, check the door forobstructions, and close the dooragain. Check to see if the messagestill appears on the DIC.
RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN
On some vehicles, this messagedisplays and a chime sounds if thepassenger side rear door is not fullyclosed and the vehicle is in a drivegear. Stop and turn off the vehicle,check the door for obstructions, andclose the door again. Check to seeif the message still appears onthe DIC.
Engine Cooling System
Messages
ENGINE HOT A/C (Air
Conditioning) OFF
This message displays when theengine coolant becomes hotter thanthe normal operating temperature.SeeEngine Coolant TemperatureGauge098.Toavoidaddedstrainon a hot engine, the air conditioningcompressor automatically turns off.When the coolant temperaturereturns to normal, the air
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conditioning compressor turns backon. You can continue to drive thevehicle.
If this message continues to appear,have the system repaired by yourdealer as soon as possible to avoiddamage to the engine.
ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays when theengine coolant temperature is toohot. Stop and allow the vehicle toidle until it cools down. SeeEngineCoolant Temperature Gauge098.
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP
ENGINE
This message displays and a chimesounds if the engine cooling systemreaches unsafe temperatures foroperation. Stop and turn off thevehicle as soon as it is safe to do soto avoid severe damage. Thismessage clears when the enginehas cooled to a safe operatingtemperature.
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when theengine oil needs to be changed.When you change the engine oil, besure to reset the CHANGE ENGINEOIL SOON message. SeeEngineOil Life System0221forinformation on how to reset themessage. SeeEngine Oil0219andMaintenance Schedule0297.
ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL
If the vehicle has an oil level sensor,this message displays if the oil levelin the vehicle is low. Check the oillevel and correct it as necessary.Yo u m a y n e e d t o l e t t h e v e h i c l e c o o lor warm up and cycle the ignition tobe sure this message clears. SeeEngine Oil0219.
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP
ENGINE
This message displays if low oilpressure levels occur. Stop thevehicle as soon as safely possibleand do not operate it until the causeof the low oil pressure has been
corrected. Check the oil as soon aspossible and have the vehicleserviced by your dealer. SeeEngineOil0219.
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays and a chimesounds when the cooling systemtemperature gets too hot and theengine further enters the enginecoolant protection mode. SeeEngine Overheating0230forfurther information.
This message also displays whenthe engine power is reduced.Reduced engine power can affectthe vehicle's ability to accelerate.If this message is on, but there is noreduction in performance, proceedto your destination. Theperformance may be reduced thenext time the vehicle is driven. Thevehicle may be driven at a reducedspeed while this message is on, butacceleration and speed may bereduced. Anytime this message
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stays on, the vehicle should betaken to your dealer for service assoon as possible.
Fuel System Messages
FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays and a chimesounds if the fuel level is low. Refuelas soon as possible. SeeFuelGauge096andFuel0198formore information.
TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message may display alongwith the check engine light on theinstrument cluster if the fuel cap isnot tightened properly. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (CheckEngine Light)0102.Reinstallthefuel cap fully. SeeFilling the Tank0200.Thediagnosticsystemcandetermine if the fuel cap has beenleft off or improperly installed.Alooseormissingfuelcapallowsfuel to evaporate into theatmosphere. A few driving trips withthe cap properly installed shouldturn this light and message off.
Key and Lock Messages
REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY
This message displays if a RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitterbattery is low. The battery needs tobe replaced in the transmitter. See“Battery Replacement”underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation025.
Lamp Messages
AUTOMATIC LIGHT
CONTROL OFF
This message displays when theautomatic headlamps are turned off.SeeExterior Lamp Controls0125.
AUTOMATIC LIGHT
CONTROL ON
This message displays when theautomatic headlamps are turned on.SeeExterior Lamp Controls0125.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays and a chimesounds if a turn signal is left on for1.2 km (0.75 mi). Move the turnsignal lever to the off position.
Object Detection System
Messages
PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE
OWNERS MANUAL
This message displays if there issomething interfering with the RearParking Assist (RPA) system. SeeParking Assist0197.
PARK ASSIST OFF
After the vehicle has been started,this message displays to remind thedriver that the Rear Parking Assist(RPA) system has been turned off.Press the set/reset button or the tripodometer reset stem toacknowledge this message andclear it from the DIC display. To turnthe RPA system back on, seeParking Assist0197.
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SERVICE PARK ASSIST
This message displays if there is aproblem with the Rear ParkingAssist (RPA) system. Do not usethis system to help you park. SeeParking Assist0197.Seeyourdealer for service.
Ride Control System
Messages
SERVICE STABILITRAK
If the vehicle has StabiliTrak®andthis message displays, it meansthere may be a problem with theStabiliTrak system. If you see thismessage, try to reset the system.Stop; turn off the engine for at least15 seconds; then start the engineagain. If this message still comeson, it means there is a problem. Youshould see your dealer for service.The vehicle is safe to drive,however, you do not have thebenefit of StabiliTrak, so reduceyour speed and drive accordingly.
SERVICE TRACTION
CONTROL
If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, thismessage displays when there is aproblem with the Traction ControlSystem (TCS). When this messagedisplays, the system will not limitwheel spin. Adjust your drivingaccordingly. See your dealer forservice. SeeTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l /Electronic Stability Control0190.
STABILITRAK INITIALIZING
If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, thismessage may display until firstdriving the vehicle and exceeding40 km/h (25 mph) for two minutes.The StabiliTrak system is notfunctional until this message hasturned off. SeeTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l /Electronic Stability Control0190.
TRACTION XX
STABILITRAK XX
If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, thismessage displays when the tractioncontrol and/or StabiliTrak systemshave been turned on or off. Adjustyour driving accordingly. To limitwheel spin and realize the full
benefits of the stabilityenhancement system, you shouldnormally leave StabiliTrak on.However, you should turnStabiliTrak off if the vehicle getsstuck in sand, mud, ice, or snowand you want to rock the vehicle toattempt to free it, or if you aredriving in extreme off-roadconditions and require more wheelspin. SeeIf the Vehicle Is Stuck0171.ToturntheStabiliTraksystem on or off, seeTr a c t i o nControl/Electronic StabilityControl0190.
STABILITRAK OFF may alsodisplay when the stability controlhas been automatically disabled.There are several conditions thatcan cause this message to appear.
.One condition is overheating,which could occur if StabiliTrakactivates continuously for anextended period of time.
.The message also displays if thebrake system warning light is on.SeeBrake System WarningLight0104.
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.The message could display if thestability system takes longerthan usual to complete itsdiagnostic checks due to drivingconditions.
.The message displays if anengine or vehicle relatedproblem has been detected andthe vehicle needs service. Seeyour dealer.
The message turns off as soon asthe conditions that caused themessage to be displayed are nolonger present.
Airbag System Messages
SERVICE AIRBAG
This message displays if there is aproblem with the airbag system.Ta k e t h e v e h i c l e t o y o u r d e a l e r f o rservice.
Security Messages
SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT
SYSTEM
This message displays when thereis a problem with the theft-deterrentsystem. The vehicle may or may notrestart so you may want to take thevehicle to your dealer before turningoff the engine. SeeImmobilizerOperation033for more information.
WAIT TO START
This message displays briefly whenthe theft-deterrent system hasinitially found incorrect conditionswithin the vehicle and is making adouble check. If your vehicle doesnot start soon after, try to start itagain. If it still does not start, haveyour vehicle serviced by yourdealer.
Service Vehicle Messages
SERVICE A/C SYSTEM
This message displays when theelectronic sensors that control theair conditioning and heatingsystems are no longer working.
Have the climate control systemserviced by your dealer if you noticeadropinheatingandairconditioning efficiency.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message displays when anon-emissions related malfunctionoccurs. Have the vehicle servicedby your dealer as soon as possible.
STARTING DISABLED
SERVICE THROTTLE
This message displays if the startingof the engine is disabled due to theelectronic throttle control system.Have the vehicle serviced by yourdealer immediately.
This message only appears whilethe ignition is in ON/RUN, and willnot disappear until the problem isresolved.
This message cannot beacknowledged.
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Tire Messages
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE or
TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE
If the vehicle has the Tire PressureMonitor System (TPMS), thismessage displays when thepressure in one or more of the tiresis low. The low tire pressure warninglight will also come on. SeeTirePressure Light0106.Thismessagewill also indicate which tire needs tobe checked. You can receive morethan one tire pressure message at atime. To read the other messagesthat may have been sent at thesame time, press the set/resetbutton. If a tire pressure messageappears on the DIC, stop as soonas you can. Have the tire pressureschecked and set to those shown onthe Tire Loading Information label.SeeTires0252,Vehicle LoadLimits0171,andTire Pressure0260.TheDICalsoshowsthetirepressure values. SeeDriverInformation Center (DIC)0108.
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
If the vehicle has the Tire PressureMonitor System (TPMS), thismessage displays if a part on thesystem is not working properly. Thetire pressure light also flashes andthen remains on during the sameignition cycle. SeeTire PressureLight0106.Severalconditionsmaycause this message to appear. SeeTire Pressure Monitor Operation0262for more information. If thewarning comes on and stays on,there may be a problem with theTPMS. See your dealer.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
If the vehicle has the Tire PressureMonitor System (TPMS), thismessage displays when the systemis re-learning the tire positions onthe vehicle. SeeDriver InformationCenter (DIC)0108for moreinformation. The tire positions mustbe re-learned after rotating the tiresor after replacing a tire or sensor.
SeeTire Inspection0265,TireRotation0265,Tire PressureMonitor Operation0262,andTirePressure0260for moreinformation.
Transmission Messages
GRADE BRAKING DISABLED
This message displays when thegrade braking has been disabledwith the Tow/Haul Mode button. SeeTo w / H a u l M o d e0187,AutomaticTr a n s m i s s i o n0183,andCruiseControl0192.
GRADE BRAKING ENABLED
This message displays when thegrade braking has been enabledwith the Tow/Haul Mode button. SeeTo w / H a u l M o d e0187,AutomaticTr a n s m i s s i o n0183,andCruiseControl0192.
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GRADE BRAKING ON
This message displays when thegrade braking has been activatedwhile driving on downhill grades.This message will only appear thefirst time the feature is activated inan ignition cycle. SeeTo w / H a u lMode0187,AutomaticTr a n s m i s s i o n0183,andCruiseControl0192.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays when thereis a problem with the transmission.See your dealer for service.
TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE
ENGINE
Caution
Do not drive the vehicle while the
transmission fluid is overheating,
or the transmission can be
damaged. This could lead to
costly repairs that would not be
covered by the warranty.
This message displays along with achime if the transmission fluid in thevehicle gets hot. Driving with thetransmission fluid temperature highcan cause damage to the vehicle.Stop the vehicle and let it idle toallow the transmission to cool. Thismessage clears and the chimestops when the fluid temperaturereaches a safe level.
Vehicle Reminder
Messages
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE
WITH CARE
This message displays when theoutside air temperature is coldenough to create icy roadconditions. Adjust your drivingaccordingly.
Vehicle
Personalization
This vehicle may havecustomization capabilities that allowyou to program certain features toone preferred setting. Customizationfeatures can only be programmed toone setting on the vehicle andcannot be programmed to apreferred setting for two differentdrivers.
All of the customization options maynot be available on your vehicle.Only the options available will bedisplayed on the DIC.
The default settings for thecustomization features were setwhen the vehicle left the factory, butmay have been changed from theirdefault state since then.
The customization preferences areautomatically recalled.
To c h a n g e c u s t o m i z a t i o npreferences, use the followingprocedure.
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Entering the Feature
Settings Menu
1. Turn the ignition on and placethe vehicle in P (Park).
To a v o i d e x c e s s i v e d r a i n o nthe battery, it is recommendedthat the headlamps areturned off.
2. PressUto enter the feature
settings menu.
If the menu is not available,FEATURE SETTINGSAVA I L A B L E I N PA R K w i l ldisplay. Before entering themenu, make sure the vehicle isin P (Park).
Feature Settings Menu Items
The following are customizationfeatures that allow you to programsettings to the vehicle:
DISPLAY IN ENGLISH
This feature will only display if alanguage other than English hasbeen set. This feature allows you tochange the language in which theDIC messages appear to English.
PressUuntil the PRESSVTO
DISPLAY IN ENGLISH screenappears on the DIC display. Pressthe set/reset button once to displayall DIC messages in English.
LANGUAGE
This feature allows you to select thelanguage in which the DICmessages will appear.
PressUuntil the LANGUAGE
screen appears on the DIC display.
PressVonce to access the settings
for this feature. Then pressUto
scroll through the following settings:
ENGLISH (default) :All messageswill appear in English.
FRANCAIS :All messages willappear in French.
ESPANOL :All messages willappear in Spanish.
ARABIC :All messages will appearin Arabic.
NO CHANGE :No change will bemade to this feature. The currentsetting will remain.
To s e l e c t a s e t t i n g , p r e s sVwhile
the desired setting is displayed onthe DIC. A beep will sound once alanguage has been selected.
AUTO DOOR LOCK
This feature allows you to selectwhen the doors willautomatically lock.
PressUuntil AUTO DOOR LOCK
appears on the DIC display.
PressVonce to access the settings
for this feature. Then pressUto
scroll through the following settings:
SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default) :The doors will automatically lockwhen the vehicle is shifted out ofP(Park).
AT V E H I C L E S P E E D :The doorswill automatically lock when thevehicle speed is above 13 km/h(8 mph) for three seconds.
NO CHANGE :No change will bemade to this feature. The currentsetting will remain.
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To s e l e c t a s e t t i n g , p r e s sVwhile
the desired setting is displayed onthe DIC.
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
This feature allows you to selectwhether or not to turn off theautomatic door unlocking feature.It also allows you to select whichdoors and when the doors willautomatically unlock.
PressUuntil AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK appears on the DIC
display. PressVonce to access the
settings for this feature. Then
pressUto scroll through the
following settings:
OFF :None of the doors willautomatically unlock.
DRIVER AT KEY OUT :Only thedriver door will unlock when the keyis taken out of the ignition.
DRIVER IN PARK :Only the driverdoor will unlock when the vehicle isshifted into P (Park).
ALL AT KEY OUT :All of the doorswill unlock when the key is takenout of the ignition.
ALL IN PARK (default) :All of thedoors will unlock when the vehicle isshifted into P (Park).
NO CHANGE :No change will bemade to this feature. The currentsetting will remain.
To s e l e c t a s e t t i n g , p r e s sVwhile
the desired setting is displayed onthe DIC.
REMOTE DOOR LOCK
This feature allows you to select thetype of feedback you will receivewhen locking the vehicle with theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter. You will not receivefeedback when locking the vehiclewith the RKE transmitter if the doorsare open. SeeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation025.
PressUuntil REMOTE DOOR
LOCK appears on the DIC display.
PressVonce to access the settings
for this feature. Then pressUto
scroll through the following settings:
OFF :There will be no feedback
when you pressQon the RKE
transmitter.
LIGHTS ONLY :The exterior lamps
will flash when you pressQon the
RKE transmitter.
HORN ONLY :The horn will sound
on the second press ofQon the
RKE transmitter.
HORN & LIGHTS (default) :Theexterior lamps will flash when you
pressQon the RKE transmitter, and
the horn will sound whenQis
pressed again within five seconds ofthe previous command.
NO CHANGE :No change will bemade to this feature. The currentsetting will remain.
To s e l e c t a s e t t i n g , p r e s sVwhile
the desired setting is displayed onthe DIC.
REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK
This feature allows you to select thetype of feedback you will receivewhen unlocking the vehicle with theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
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transmitter. You will not receivefeedback when unlocking thevehicle with the RKE transmitter ifthe doors are open. SeeRemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation025.
PressUuntil REMOTE DOOR
UNLOCK appears on the DIC
display. PressVonce to access the
settings for this feature. Then
pressUto scroll through the
following settings:
LIGHTS OFF :The exterior lamps
will not flash when you pressKon
the RKE transmitter.
LIGHTS ON (default) :The exterior
lamps will flash when you pressK
on the RKE transmitter.
NO CHANGE :No change will bemade to this feature. The currentsetting will remain.
To s e l e c t a s e t t i n g , p r e s sVwhile
the desired setting is displayed onthe DIC.
DELAY DOOR LOCK
This feature allows you to selectwhether or not the locking of thedoors will be delayed. When lockingthe doors with the power door lockswitch and a door is open, thisfeature will delay locking the doorsuntil five seconds after the last dooris closed. You will hear three chimesto signal that the delayed lockingfeature is in use. The key must beout of the ignition for this feature towork. You can temporarily overridedelayed locking by pressing the
power door lock switch twice orQ
on the RKE transmitter twice. SeeDelayed Locking029.
PressUuntil DELAY DOOR LOCK
appears on the DIC display.
PressVonce to access the settings
for this feature. Then pressUto
scroll through the following settings:
OFF :There will be no delayedlocking of the vehicle's doors.
ON (default) :The doors will notlock until five seconds after the lastdoor is closed.
NO CHANGE :No change will bemade to this feature. The currentsetting will remain.
To s e l e c t a s e t t i n g , p r e s sVwhile
the desired setting is displayed onthe DIC.
EXIT LIGHTING
This feature allows you to select theamount of time you want theexterior lamps to remain on when itis dark enough outside. Thishappens after the key is turned fromON/RUN to LOCK/OFF.
PressUuntil EXIT LIGHTING
appears on the DIC display.
PressVonce to access the settings
for this feature. Then pressUto
scroll through the following settings:
OFF :The exterior lamps will notturn on.
10 SECONDS (default) :Theexterior lamps will stay on for10 seconds.
1MINUTE :The exterior lamps willstay on for one minute.