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Adaptive Cruise
Control MessagesAction / Description
CRUISE CONTROL
AUTOMATIC
BRAKING TURNED
OFFDisplayed when adaptive cruise control
automatic braking is turned off.
AdvanceTrac/
Traction Control
MessagesAction / Description
SERVICE
ADVANCETRACDisplayed when the AdvanceTracsystem has
detected a condition that requires service.
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
TRACTION
CONTROL OFFDisplayed when the traction control has been
disabled by the driver. Refer to theDriving
chapter for more information.
TRAILER SWAY
REDUCE SPEEDDisplayed when the trailer sway control has
detected trailer sway. For more information,
refer to theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Alarm/Security
MessagesAction / Description
STARTING SYSTEM
FAULTThis message is displayed when there is a
problem with your vehicle’s starting security
system; your vehicle will not be able to start.
See your authorized dealer for service.
TO STOP ALARM
START VEHICLEDisplayed when the perimeter alarm system is
armed and the vehicle is entered using the key
on the driver’s side door. In order to prevent
the perimeter alarm system from triggering,
the ignition must be turned to start or on
before the 12 second chime expires. See
Perimeter alarm systemin theLocks and
securitychapter.
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4WD Messages Action / Description
4WD OFFDisplayed when the AWD system has been
automatically disabled to protect itself. This is
caused by operating the vehicle with the
compact spare tire installed or if the system is
overheating. The AWD system will resume
normal function and clear this message after
driving a short distance with the road tire
re-installed or after the system is allowed to
cool.
CHECK 4WDDisplayed in conjunction with the Throttle
Control/Transmission/AWD
light when
the AWD system is not operating properly. If
the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Battery and
Charging System
MessagesAction / Description
CHECK CHARGING
SYSTEMDisplayed when the charging system needs
servicing. If the warning stays on or continues
to come on, contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
TURN POWER OFF
TO SAVE BATTERYDisplayed when the battery management
system determines that:
•the battery is at a low state of charge or,
•the ignition has been in accessory position
or on position with the engine off for
approximately 45 minutes.
Turn the ignition off as soon as possible to
protect the battery. This message will clear
once the vehicle has been started and the
battery state of charge has recovered. Turning
off unnecessary electrical loads will allow
faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
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Battery and
Charging System
MessagesAction / Description
TRANSPORT MODE
CONTACT DEALERContact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
FACTORY MODE
CONTACT DEALERContact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
LOW BATTERY
FEATURES
TEMPORARILY
TURNED OFFDisplayed when the battery management
system detects an extended low-voltage
condition. Various vehicle features will be
disabled to help preserve the battery. Turn off
as many of the electrical loads as soon as
possible to improve system voltage. If the
system voltage has recovered, the disabled
features will operate again as normal.
BLISMessages Action / Description
BLIND SPOT NOT
AVAILABLE
SENSOR BLOCKEDDisplayed when the blind spot information
system/cross traffic alert system sensors are
blocked. SeeBlind Spot Information System
(BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alertin the
Drivingchapter.
BLIND SPOT
SYSTEM FAULTDisplayed when a fault with the blind spot
information system has occurred. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CROSS TRAFFIC
NOT AVAILABLE
SENSOR BLOCKEDDisplayed when the blind spot information
system/cross traffic alert system sensors are
blocked. SeeBlind Spot Information System
(BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alertin the
Drivingchapter.
CROSS TRAFFIC
SYSTEM FAULTDisplayed when a fault with the cross traffic
alert system has occurred. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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BLISMessages Action / Description
VEHICLE COMING
FROM LEFTDisplayed when the blind spot information
system with cross traffic alert (CTA) system is
operating and senses a vehicle. SeeBlind Spot
Information System (BLIS) with Cross
Traffic Alertin theDrivingchapter. VEHICLE COMING
FROM RIGHT
Brake System
MessagesAction / Description
BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL LOWIndicates the brake fluid level is low and the
brake system should be inspected immediately.
Refer toBrake fluidin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEMDisplayed when the brake system needs
servicing. If the warning stays on or continues
to come on, contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
PARK BRAKE
ENGAGEDDisplayed when the parking brake is set, the
engine is running and the vehicle is driven
more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning
stays on after the parking brake is released,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Collision Warning
System MessagesAction / Description
COLLISION WARN
NOT AVAILABLEDisplayed when there is a system malfunction
with the collision warning system. The system
will be disabled.
COLLISION
WARNING NOT
AVAILABLE
SENSOR BLOCKED
SEE MANUALDisplayed when the collision warning system
radar is blocked because of poor radar
visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water
in front of the radar. Driver can typically clean
the sensor to resolve.
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Collision Warning
System MessagesAction / Description
COLLISION
WARNING
MALFUNCTIONDisplayed when there is a system malfunction
with the collision warning system. The system
will be disabled.
Door Messages Action / Description
X DOOR AJARDisplayed when a door is not completely
closed.
LIFTGATE AJARDisplayed when the liftgate is not completely
closed.
Fuel Messages Action / Description
CHECK FUEL FILL
INLETDisplayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be
properly closed. Refer toEasy Fuel“no cap”
fuel systemin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
FUEL LEVEL LOW
XXX MI TO EDisplayed as an early reminder of a low fuel
condition.
General Messages Action / Description
SHIFT TO PARKDisplayed when the engine is turned off with
the shift select lever in any position other than
P (Park).
STEERING LOCK
TURN WHEEL TO
UNLOCKDisplays when you need to turn the steering
wheel in order to disengage the steering lock.
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Keys and Intelligent
Access MessagesAction / Description
NO KEY DETECTEDDisplayed if the intelligent access key is not
detected by the system in the following three
scenarios:
•When the start/stop button is pressed in an
attempt to either start the engine or cycle
through the ignition states.
•When the engine is running and a door is
opened then closed.
•When the vehicle’s speed exceeds 10 mph
(16 km/h) for the first time after starting.
Refer toPush button start systemin the
Drivingchapter for more information.
KEY PROGRAMMED
3 KEYS TOTALDisplayed during spare key programming,
when a third intelligent access key is
programmed to the system.
KEY PROGRAMMED
4 KEYS TOTALDisplayed during spare key programming,
when a fourth intelligent access key is
programmed to the system.
MAX NUMBER OF
KEYS LEARNEDDisplayed during spare key programming when
the maximum number of keys have been
programmed.
PRESS BRAKE TO
STARTDisplayed when the start/stop button is
pressed without the brake pedal being applied.
This is a reminder that the brake pedal must
be applied when the start/stop button is
pressed in order to start the engine. Refer to
Push button start systemin theDriving
chapter for more information.
RESTART NOW OR
KEY IS NEEDEDDisplayed when the start/stop button is
pressed to shut off the engine and a Intelligent
Access Key is not detected inside the vehicle.
Refer toPush button start systemin the
Drivingchapter for more information.
ACCESSORY
POWER ACTIVEDisplayed when the vehicle is in the accessory
ignition state.
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Maintenance
MessagesAction / Description
LOW ENGINE OIL
PRESSUREStop the vehicle as soon as safely possible,
turn off the engine. Check the oil level. See
Checking the engine oilin theMaintenance
and Specificationschapter. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on with your
engine running, contact your authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOONDisplayed when the engine oil life remaining is
10% or less.
OIL CHANGE
REQUIREDDisplayed when the oil life left reaches 0%.
ENGINE COOLANT
OVER TEMPDisplayed when the engine coolant
temperature is excessively high.
WASHER FLUID
LEVEL LOWIndicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than
one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level.
Refer toWindshield washer fluidin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter.
POWER STEERING
ASSIST FAULTThe power steering system has disabled power
steering assist due to a system error, service is
required.
SERVICE POWER
STEERINGThe power steering system has detected a
condition that requires service.
SERVICE POWER
STEERING NOWThe power steering system has detected a
condition within the power steering system
that requires service immediately.
STEERING
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOWContact your authorized dealer.
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MyKeyMessages Action / Description
MYKEY ACTIVE
DRIVE SAFELYDisplayed when MyKeyis active.
MYKEY NOT
CREATEDDisplayed during key programming when
MyKeycannot be programmed.
SPEED LIMITED TO
80 MPHDisplayed when starting the vehicle and
MyKeyis in use and the MyKey speed limit is
on. Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and
Securitychapter for more information.
VEHICLE AT TOP
SPEED OF MYKEY
SETTINGDisplayed when a MyKeyis in use and the
MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed
is 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer toMyKeyin the
Locks and Securitychapter for more
information.
VEHICLE NEAR
TOP SPEEDDisplayed when a MyKeyis in use and the
MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed
is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to
MyKeyin theLocks and Securitychapter
for more information.
CHECK SPEED
DRIVE SAFELYDisplayed when a MyKeyis in use and the
optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds
a preselected speed. Refer toMyKeyin the
Locks and Securitychapter for more
information.
BUCKLE UP TO
UNMUTE AUDIODisplayed when a MyKeyis in use and
Belt-Minderis activated. Refer toMyKeyin
theLocks and Securitychapter for more
information.
COULD NOT
PROGRAM
INTEGRATED KEYDisplayed when an attempt is made to
program a spare key using two existing
MyKeys. Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and
Securitychapter for more information.
COULD NOT
PROGRAM KEYDisplayed when an attempt is made to
program a spare key using two existing
MyKeys. Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and
Securitychapter for more information.
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Park Aid / Active
Park MessagesAction / Description
CHECK PARK AIDDisplayed when the transmission is in R
(Reverse) and the park aid is disabled.
CHECK REAR PARK
AIDDisplayed when the transmission is in R
(Reverse) and the park aid is disabled.
REAR PARK AID ON
OFFDisplays the rear park aid status.
ACTIVE PARK
FAULTDisplayed when a fault has occurred with the
active park assist system. Refer toActive park
assistin theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Passenger Sensing
System MessageAction / Description
REMOVE OBJECTS
NEAR PASS SEATDisplayed when objects are by the passenger
seat. After the objects are moved away from
the seat, if the warning stays on or continues
to come on contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
Terrain Management
/OffRoad/Hill
DescentAction / Description
FOR HILL
DESCENT REDUCE
SPEED 20 MPH OR
LESSDisplayed when hill descent speed exceeds
20 MPH (32 KM/H).
FOR HILL
DESCENT SHIFT
INTO GEARDisplayed when hill descent control mode
requires driver shift transmission into gear.
DRIVER RESUME
CONTROLDisplayed when the hill control mode requires
the driver to resume control.
HILL DESCENT
CONTROL ACTIVEDisplayed when hill descent control mode
becomes active.
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Terrain Management
/OffRoad/Hill
DescentAction / Description
HILL DESCENT
CONTROL FAULTDisplayed when a hill descent system fault is
present.
HILL DESCENT
CONTROL OFFDisplayed when hill descent control mode is
deactivated.
HILL DESCENT
CONTROL OFF
SYSTEM COOLINGDisplayed when hill descent control mode is
disabled to cool the brake system.
HILL DESCENT
CONTROL READYDisplayed when hill descent control mode is
activated.
NORMAL MODE
ACTIVEDisplays driver selected terrain management
mode.
TERRAIN
MANAGEMENT
NORMAL MODEDisplays driver selected terrain management
mode.
SNOW, GRAVEL,
GRASS MODE
ACTIVEDisplays driver selected terrain management
mode.
TERRAIN
MANAGEMENT
SNOW MODEDisplays driver selected terrain management
mode.
MUD, RUT MODE
ACTIVEDisplays driver selected terrain management
mode.
TERRAIN
MANAGEMENT
MUD, RUTS MODEDisplays driver selected terrain management
mode.
TERRAIN
MANAGEMENT
SAND MODEDisplays driver selected terrain management
mode.
SAND MODE
ACTIVEDisplays driver selected terrain management
mode.
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