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Charging and Electrical System
MessageAction / Description
Ready to Drive Displays when the vehicle is ready
to drive.
Engine On Displays when the engine is on.
Unplug Prior to Starting Vehicle Displays when the vehicle detects
it is still plugged and the power is
activated. (Energi only)
Doors Message Action / Description
X Door Ajar Displays when not completely
closed.
Liftgate Ajar Displays when not completely
closed.
Fuel Message Action / Description
Check Fuel Fill Inlet Displayed when the fuel fill inlet
may not be properly closed.
Fuel Level LOW Displays when the fuel level is low.
Please Wait to Refuel Displays when you need to wait
before refueling your vehicle.
Ready to Refuel Displays when the vehicle is ready
to be refueled.
Close Fuel Door Displays when the fuel door listed
is not closed.
Refuel Error See Manual Displays when there is a vehicle
error and it cannot be refueled.
Refer toRefuelingin theFuel
and Refuelingchapter for more
information.
Fuel Freshness Displays when EV functionality is
disabled and the engine is running
to maintain fuel freshness. Refer to
theFuel and Refuelingchapter
for more information.
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Hill Start Assist Message Action / Description
Hill Start Assist Active Displays when hill start assist is
active.
Hill Start Assist OFF Displays when hill start assist is
off.
Hill start assist not available Displays when hill start assist is
not available. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Keyless Vehicle / Immobilizer
MessageAction / Description
Starting System Fault This message is displayed when
there is a problem with your
vehicle’s starting system. See your
authorized dealer for service.
Steering Malfunction Service Now Contact your authorized dealer.
Steering Malfunction Stop Safely Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Contact your authorized dealer.
Key Inside Vehicle Displays to remind you that the
key is in the luggage compartment.
Refer toPush button start system
in theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Key Not Inside Car Displays if the key is not detected
by the system. Refer toPush
button start systemin the
Drivingchapter for more
information.
No Key Detected Displays if the key is not detected
by the system. Refer toPush
button start systemin the
Drivingchapter for more
information.
Accessory Power is Active Displayed when the vehicle is in
the accessory ignition state.
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Keyless Vehicle / Immobilizer
MessageAction / Description
Press Brake to Start Displayed as a reminder to apply
the brake as needed when starting.
Press Brake + Start Button Displayed as a reminder to apply
the brake and push the start
button to start the vehicle.
Place Key in Backup Slot Displayed as needed by the system
for proper function.
Restart Now or Key is Needed Displayed when the start/stop
button is pressed to shut off the
engine and a Intelligent Access
Key is not detected inside the
vehicle.
Key Programmed x Keys Total Displayed during spare key
programming, when an intelligent
access key is programmed to the
system.
Max Number of Keys Learned Displayed during spare key
programming when the maximum
number of keys have been
programmed.
Could Not Program Integrated Key This message is displayed when
there is a problem programming a
spare key. See your authorized
dealer for service.
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Maintenance Message Action / Description
LOW Engine Oil Pressure Stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, turn off the engine.
Check the oil level. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on
with your engine running, contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Engine Coolant Overtemperature Displays when the engine is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible, turn off
the vehicle and let it cool. If the
warning stays on or continues to
come on, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Oil Change Required Displays when the engine oil life is
depleted and requires a change.
Change Engine Oil Soon Displays when the engine oil life
requires a change soon.
Washer Fluid Level LOW Displays when the washer fluid is
low and needs to be refilled. Refer
toWindshield washer fluidin the
Maintenance and Specifications
chapter.
Motor Coolant Overtemperature Displays when the motor
electronics are overheating. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, turn off the vehicle and
let it cool. If the warning stays on
or continues to come on, contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
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Maintenance Message Action / Description
See Manual Indicates a powertrain or
high-voltage charge system fault
has been detected. If the indicator
stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
Service Tire Mobility Kit Displayed when the kit needs
service. See your authorized
dealer.
Oil Maintenance Displays when EV functionality is
disabled and the engine is running
to maintain oil quality. Refer to the
Maintenancechapter for more
information.
MyKey® Message Action / Description
MyKey not Created Displayed during key programming
when MyKey® cannot be
programmed.
MyKey active Drive Safely Displays when MyKey® is active.
Speed Limited to xx MPH/km/h Displays when starting the vehicle
and MyKey® is in use and the
MyKey speed limit is on.
Near Vehicle Top Speed Displays when a MyKey® is in use
and the MyKey speed limit is on
and the vehicle speed is
approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).
Vehicle at Top Speed of MyKey
SettingDisplays when a MyKey® is in use
and the MyKey speed limit is on
and the vehicle reaches 80 mph
(130 km/h).
Check Speed Drive Safely Displayed when a MyKey® is in
use and the optional setting is
on and the vehicle exceeds a
preselected speed.
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MyKey® Message Action / Description
Buckle Up to Unmute Audio Displays when a MyKey® is in use
and Belt-Minder® is activated.
MyKey Park Aid Cannot be
DeactivatedDisplays when a MyKey® is in use
and park aid is activated.
Traction Control On - MyKey
SettingDisplays when a MyKey® is in use
and the traction control is always
set to on.
Park Aid Message Action / Description
Check Park Aid Displayed when the transmission is
in R (Reverse) and the park aid is
disabled.
Rear Park Aid On Off Displays the park aid status.
Check Rear Park Aid Displayed when the transmission is
in R (Reverse) and the park aid is
disabled.
Check Front Park Aid Displayed when the transmission is
in R (Reverse) and the park aid is
disabled.
Park Aid Malfunction Displays when there is a
malfunction with the park aid
system.
Power Steering Message Action / Description
Service Power Steering The power steering system has
detected a condition that requires
service. See your authorized
dealer.
Service Power Steering Now The power steering system has
detected a condition within the
power steering system that
requires service immediately.
See your authorized dealer.
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Power Steering Message Action / Description
Power Steering Assist Fault The power steering system has
disabled power steering assist due
to a system error. See your
authorized dealer.
Remote Start Message Action / Description
Remote Start Active Displayed when the remote start
system is active.
Transmission Message Action / Description
Shift to Park Displayed as a reminder to shift to
park.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) MessageAction / Description
LOW Tire Pressure Displays when one or more tires
on your vehicle have low tire
pressure. Refer toInflating Your
Tiresin theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter.
Tire Pressure Monitor Fault Displays when the tire pressure
monitoring system is
malfunctioning. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer.
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault Displays when a tire pressure
sensor is malfunctioning, or your
spare tire is in use. For more
information on how the system
operates under these conditions,
refer toUnderstanding Your Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer.
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MP3 Track and Folder Structure
Audio systems capable of recognizing and playing MP3 individual tracks
and folder structures work as follows:
•There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track
mode (system default) and MP3 folder mode.
•MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc. The
player numbers each MP3 track on the disc (noted by the .mp3 file
extension) from T001 to a maximum of T255.Note:The maximum
number of playable MP3 files may be less depending on the structure
of the CD and exact model of radio present.
•MP3 folder mode represents a folder structure consisting of one level
of folders. The CD player numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc (noted
by the .mp3 file extension) and all folders containing MP3 files, from
F001 (folder) T001 (track) to F253 T255.
•Creating discs with only one level of folders helps with navigation
through the disc files.
If you are burning your own MP3 discs, it is important to understand
how the system reads the structures you create. While various files
may be present, (files with extensions other than mp3), only files with
the .mp3 extension are played; other files are ignored by the system.
This enables you to use the same MP3 disc for a variety of tasks on your
work computer, home computer and your in-vehicle system.
In track mode, the system displays and plays the structure as if it were
only one level deep (all .mp3 files play, regardless of being in a specific
folder). In folder mode, the system only plays the .mp3 files in the
current folder.
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