FUEL LEVEL LOW
If the fuel level is low, this message will appear on
the DIC and you will hear a chime. Refuel as
soon as possible. Pressing any of the four DIC
buttons will acknowledge the message and clear it
from the DIC display. If your vehicle does not
have the four DIC buttons, pressing the trip
odometer reset stem will acknowledge the
message and clear it from the DIC display. See
Low Fuel Warning Light on page 265,Fuel
Gage on page 264, andFuel on page 470.
KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW
If a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
battery is low, this message will appear on the
DIC. The battery needs to be replaced in the
transmitter. See “Battery Replacement” under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 117. Pressing any of the four DIC buttons
will acknowledge the message and clear it from the
DIC display. If your vehicle does not have the
four DIC buttons, pressing the trip odometer reset
stem will acknowledge the message and clear
it from the DIC display.
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab)
If the driver’s side rear door is not fully closed, this
message will appear on the display and you will
hear a chime. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check
the door for obstructions, and close the door
again. Check to see if the message still appears
on the DIC. Pressing any of the four DIC
buttons will acknowledge the message and clear it
from the DIC display. If your vehicle does not
have the four DIC buttons, pressing the trip
odometer reset stem will acknowledge the
message and clear it from the DIC display.
LOW COOLANT LEVEL
Notice:Engine damage from running your
engine without coolant is not covered by your
warranty. See “Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode” in the Index for information
on driving to a safe place in an emergency.
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RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab)
If the passenger’s side rear door is not fully
closed, this message will appear on the display
and you will hear a chime. Stop and turn off
the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and
close the door again. Check to see if the message
still appears on the DIC. Pressing any of the
four DIC buttons will acknowledge the message
and clear it from the DIC display. If your
vehicle does not have the four DIC buttons,
pressing the trip odometer reset stem will
acknowledge the message and clear it from the
DIC display.
SERVICE 4WD (Four-Wheel-Drive)
If a problem occurs with the four-wheel-drive
system, this message will appear on the DIC. If
this message appears, stop as soon as possible
and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle
and check for the message on the DIC display. If
the message is still displayed or appears again
when you begin driving, the four-wheel-drive
system needs service. See your dealer.
SERVICE AIRBAG
If there is a problem with the airbag system, this
message will be displayed on the DIC. Have
your dealer inspect the system for problems. See
Airbag Readiness Light on page 247and
Airbag System on page 91for more information.
Pressing any of the four DIC buttons will
acknowledge the message and clear it from the
DIC display. If your vehicle does not have the four
DIC buttons, pressing the trip odometer reset
stem will acknowledge the message and clear it
from the DIC display.
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SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER
{CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working
properly if the SERVICE BRAKE
BOOSTER message is displayed.
If the brake system warning light is also
on, you should have the vehicle towed for
service. SeeBrake System Warning Light
on page 254.
If the brake system warning light is not
on, you still have brakes, but the
supplemental brake assist system on
vehicles with rear disc brakes may not
operate properly. In the event of a vacuum
loss, you may not have vacuum power
assist for braking. The brake pedal will be
harder to push and it will take longer to
stop. If you continue to drive with this
message displayed it can lead to a crash.
Have the brake system serviced as soon
as possible.If your vehicle has vacuum assist power brakes,
this message will be displayed on the DIC
when there is a problem with the Supplemental
Brake Assist system. If the message is displayed
immediately after starting the vehicle or the
message appears while driving, the Supplemental
Brake Assist system needs service. See your
dealer. SeeBrake System Warning Light on
page 254for additional information.
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
If there is a problem with the brake system, this
message will be displayed on the DIC. If this
message appears, stop as soon as possible and
turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and
check for the message on the DIC display. If the
message is still displayed or appears again
when you begin driving, the brake system needs
service. See your dealer.
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SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM
On some vehicles, if there is a problem with the
battery charging system, this message will appear
on the DIC. Under certain conditions, the battery
warning light may also turn on in the instrument
panel cluster. SeeBattery Warning Light on
page 253. The battery will not be charging at an
optimal rate and the vehicle will lose the ability
to enter the fuel economy mode. The vehicle
is safe to drive, however you should have
the electrical system checked by your dealer.
Pressing any of the four DIC buttons will
acknowledge the message and clear it from the
DIC display. If your vehicle does not have the four
DIC buttons, pressing the trip odometer reset
stem will acknowledge the message and clear it
from the DIC display.
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP
If the vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened properly,
this message may appear along with the check
engine light on the instrument panel. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 258. Fully
reinstall the fuel cap. SeeFilling the Tank
on page 474. The diagnostic system can determine
if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel
to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving
trips with the cap properly installed should turn the
light and message off.
TRACTION ACTIVE
When the traction control system had detected
that any of the vehicle’s wheels are slipping,
the traction control system will activate and this
message will appear on the DIC. For more
information, seeTraction Assist System (TAS) on
page 363.
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The amount of time you choose will be the
amount of time that the headlamps stay on after
you turn off the vehicle. If you choose off, the
headlamps will turn off as soon as you turn off the
vehicle.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
Perimeter Lights
Press the customization button until PERIMETER
LIGHTS appears in the display. To select your
preference for perimeter lighting, press the select
button while PERIMETER LIGHTS is displayed
on the DIC. Pressing the select button will
scroll through the following choices:
PERIMETER LIGHTS: ON (default):The
headlamps and back-up lamps will come on for
40 seconds, if it is dark enough outside, when you
unlock the vehicle with the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.PERIMETER LIGHTS: OFF:The perimeter lights
will not come on when you unlock the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
Easy Exit Seat
Press the customization button until EASY EXIT
SEAT appears in the display. To select your
preference for seat position exit, press the select
button while EASY EXIT SEAT is displayed
on the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll
through the following choices:
EASY EXIT SEAT: OFF (default):No seat exit
recall will occur.
EASY EXIT SEAT: ON:The driver’s seat will
move to the exit position when the key is removed
from the ignition.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
For more information on seat position exit,
seeMemory Seat and Mirrors on page 12.
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If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may be
reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of
recording, the quality of the music that has been
recorded, and the way the CD-R has been
handled. There may be an increase in skipping,
difficulty in nding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading
and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the
bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD
is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or
scratched, the CD will not play properly. If the
surface of the CD is soiled, seeCare of Your CDs
and DVDs on page 352for more information.
If there is no apparent damage, try a known
good CD.
Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught
in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a
personal computer and a description label is
needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD
with a marking pen instead.Notice:If you add any label to a CD, insert
more than one CD into the slot at a time, or
attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, you
could damage the CD player. When using the
CD player, use only CDs in good condition
without any label, load one CD at a time, and
keep the CD player and the loading slot free of
foreign materials, liquids, and debris.
If an error appears on the display, see “CD
Messages” later in this section.
LOAD:Press this button to load CDs into the CD
player. This CD player will hold up to six CDs.
To insert one CD, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Press and release the LOAD button.
3. Wait for the indicator light, located to the right
of the slot, to turn green.
4. Load a CD. Insert the CD part way into
the slot, label side up. The player will pull
the CD in.
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To insert multiple CDs, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Press and hold the LOAD button for
two seconds.
You will hear a beep and the indicator light,
located to the right of the slot, will begin
to ash and MULTI LOAD # will appear on the
display.
3. Once the light stops ashing and turns green,
INSERT CD # will appear on the display, load
a CD. Insert the CD part way into the slot,
label side up. The player will pull the CD in.
Once the CD is loaded, the indicator light
will begin ashing again. Once the light stops
ashing and turns green, you can load
another CD. The CD player takes up to six
CDs. Do not try to load more than six.
To load more than one CD but less than six,
complete Steps 1 through 3. When nished loading
CDs, press the LOAD button to cancel the
loading function. The radio will begin to play the
last CD loaded.
If more than one CD has been loaded, a number
for each CD will appear on the display.Playing a Speci c Loaded CD
For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the
display. To play a speci c CD, rst press the
CD AUX button, then press the numbered
pushbutton that corresponds to the CD. A small
bar will appear under the CD number that is
playing and the track number will appear on the
display.
If an error appears on the display, see “CD
Messages” later in this section.
CD
Z(Eject):Press this button to eject CD(s).
To eject the CD that is currently playing, press
and release this button.
To eject multiple CDs, do the following:
1. Press and hold the CD eject button for
two seconds.
You will hear a beep and the indicator light,
located to the right of the slot, will begin
to ash and EJECT ALL will appear on the
display.
2. Once the light stops ashing, REMOVE CD #
will appear on the display. The CD will eject
and can be removed.
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