
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators will alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious. Some
lamps will illuminate when you start your
vehicle to make sure they work. If any
lamps remain on after starting your vehicle,
refer to the respective system warning
lamp for further information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle.
Anti-Lock Brake System If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Your vehicle will
continue to have normal braking without
Anti-lock brake system function. Have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.
Brake System WARNINGS
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance
may occur. It will take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have the system checked by
an authorized dealer. Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause
brake failure and the risk of personal
injury. It illuminates when you engage
the parking brake and the
ignition is on. If it illuminates when your vehicle is
moving, make sure the parking brake is
disengaged. If the parking brake is
disengaged, this indicates low brake fluid
level or a brake system fault. Have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.
Battery If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Switch off all
unnecessary electrical equipment. Have
the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
Diesel Warning Lamps (If Equipped)
The following warning lamps are unique
for vehicles equipped with a diesel engine.
Exhaust Emission Fluid If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates the diesel
exhaust fluid is low. See
Selective Catalytic Reduction System
(page
117).
If it illuminates when you are driving, and
the diesel exhaust fluid is at a sufficient
level, this indicates a system malfunction.
Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer.
Glow Plug It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on, wait until it
extinguishes before starting the
engine.
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Water In Fuel
It will illuminate if there is excess
water in the fuel filter. Drain off
the water immediately. See
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap
(page 210). If it illuminates after draining
the water, this indicates a fuel filter service
is required. Have your vehicle checked by
an authorized dealer immediately.
Direction Indicator Flashes during operation. A
sudden increase in the rate of
flashing warns of a failed
indicator bulb. See
Changing a Bulb
(page 217).
Door Ajar It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door or the hood is open.
Engine Coolant Temperature If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Stop your vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the
engine off. Have your vehicle checked by
an authorized dealer.
Engine Warning Lamps
Malfunction Indicator Service Required All Vehicles
If either lamp illuminates when the engine
is running, this indicates a malfunction. The
engine will continue to run but it may have
limited power. If either lamp flashes when
you are driving, reduce the speed of your
vehicle immediately. If it continues to flash,
avoid heavy acceleration or deceleration.
Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer.
WARNING
Have this checked immediately.
If both lamps illuminate when the engine
is running, stop your vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so. You may notice a reduction
in vehicle speed caused by reduced engine
power. Switch the ignition off and attempt
to restart the engine. Have your vehicle
checked by an authorized dealer.
Front Airbag
If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, this
indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked by an authorized dealer.
High Beam It will illuminate when you switch
the headlamp high beam on. It
will flash when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Lane Departure It will illuminate when you switch
the system off.
It will illuminate when the
system is not available and may indicate
a system malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked by an authorized dealer.
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Low Fuel Level
If it illuminates when you are
driving, refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It will illuminate if the tire
pressure in one or more tires is
below the correct pressure. See
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 251).
Message Center Warning It will illuminate when a new
message is stored in the
information display. It will be red
or amber in color depending on the severity
of the message and will remain on until the
cause of the message has been rectified.
See
Information Messages (page 84).
Oil Pressure WARNING
If it illuminates when you are driving
do not continue your journey, even if
the oil level is correct. Have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer. If it stays on after starting the
engine or illuminates when you
are driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soon as
it is safe to do so and switch the engine off.
Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil
Check
(page 204).
Park Lamp It will illuminate when you switch
the headlamp low beam or the
side and tail lamps on. Safety Belt Minder It will illuminate and a chime will
sound to remind you to fasten
your safety belt. See
Safety
Belt Minder (page 31).
Stability Control It will illuminate for a short
period of time when you switch
the ignition on. If it illuminates
when you are driving, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction, the
system turns off. Have your vehicle
checked by an authorized dealer as soon
as possible.
Note: While driving, it flashes when the
system is operating.
Transmission Tow/Haul It will illuminate when you switch
the system on. See
Automatic
Transmission (page 133).
If the warning lamp flashes continuously,
this indicates a malfunction and damage
to the transmission could occur. Have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Airbag Secondary Warning
Sounds when there is a fault with the
airbag system and the airbag warning
lamp.
Door Ajar
Sounds when a door is not fully closed and
your vehicle is moving.
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Message
Average Fuel
All values
1 See Trip Computer (page 82). See Gauges (page 73).
Information Message
Driver Alert
DEF level
Engine Hours
Idle:
Engine Hours
Running:
Trailer Brake
Gain:
System check
Settings Action
Message
Off
Driver Alert
Driver Assist
Electric
Trailer Brake
Elec.-Hydraulic
Sensitivity
Lane Keeping
Intensity
Manual or xx Seconds
Hdlamp Delay
Lighting
Choose your applicable
setting
Rain Light
Choose your applicable
setting
Language
Display
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Action
Message
Choose your applicable
setting
Measure unit
Choose your applicable
setting
Distance
Choose your applicable
setting
Temp unit
Off
Information
Chimes
Off
Warning
Autolock
Locks
Convenience
Autounlock
Global Unlock
Custom locking
Hold OK to Reset System to Factory Default
System Reset
System Check
All active warnings will display first if
applicable. The system check menu may
appear different based upon equipment
options and current vehicle status. Use the
up and down arrow buttons to scroll
through the list. See
Information
Messages (page 84). Menu Structure - Information and
Entertainment Display
You can access the menu using the
information and entertainment display
control.
Note:
Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are
optional.
SYNC-Media allows you to access the
SYNC features.
SYNC-Phone Message
Dial a number
Phone Redial
Phonebook Incoming calls
Call History
Outgoing calls
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Distance to Empty
Indicates the approximate distance your
vehicle will travel on the fuel remaining in
the tank. Changes in driving pattern may
cause the value to vary.
Outside Air Temperature
Shows the outside air temperature.
Trip Odometer
Registers the distance traveled of
individual journeys.
Trip Timer
Registers the elapsed time of individual
journeys or the total time since the function
was last reset.
PERSONALIZED SETTINGS
Measure Units
You can choose personalized settings
using the information display control on
the steering wheel. See Information
Displays (page 79).
To swap between imperial and metric units, scroll to: Action and Description
Message
Press the
OK button.
Display
Choose your applicable setting. Press the
OK button.
Measure unit
Swapping between imperial and metric units will affect the
following displays:
•Average fuel consumption.
• Distance to empty.
• Odometer.
• Outside temperature units.
• Trip odometer.
Switching Chimes Off or On
You can switch chimes off or on using the
information display control on the steering
wheel. See
Information Displays (page
79).
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Description and Action
Message
Indicates that the engine is restricted to idle operation. The
system has detected a fault that requires service.
DEF fault Engine idled
See manual
Indicates that your vehicle speed will be restricted when you
restart your vehicle. The system has detected a fault that
requires service.
DEF level empty YY MPH
max Upon restart
Note: When filling the diesel exhaust fluid tank from empty, there may be a short period
before the increased diesel exhaust fluid level is registered. The system must register the
increased diesel exhaust fluid level before your vehicle will return to full power.
Door Open Description and Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and close the
door.
Driver door ajar
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and close the
door.
Driver side rear door ajar
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and close the
door.
Passenger door ajar
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and close the
door.
Passenger side rear door
ajar
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and close the
hood.
Hood open
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and close the
door.
Rear load compartment
door ajar
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and close the
door.
Emergency rear door ajar
Engine Description and Action
Message
The system has detected a fault that requires service.
Engine fault Service now
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, allow the
engine to cool and then check the coolant level. If the warning
remains on when you have checked the coolant level, the
system has detected a fault that requires service. See Engine
Coolant Check (page 206).
High engine temperature
Stop safely
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Lighting
Description and Action
Message
Indicates that a brake lamp bulb has burned out. See Main-
tenance (page 200).
Brake lamp Bulb fault
Indicates that a low beam headlamp bulb has burned out.
See
Maintenance (page 200).
Low beam Bulb fault
The system has detected a fault that requires service.
Headlamp fault Service
required
Maintenance Description and Action
Message
The engine oil has exceeded the service time or distance limit.
Renew the engine oil and oil filter as soon as possible. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 204).
Oil change required
The system has detected a fault that requires service. See
Brake Fluid Check
(page 210).
Brake fluid level low
Service now
Refill the washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible. See
Washer Fluid Check
(page 210).
Washer fluid level low
Parking Aid Description and Action
Message
The system has detected a fault that requires service. See
Parking Aid
(page 143).
Parking aid fault Service
required
Parking Brake Description and Action
Message
The parking brake is applied and your vehicle speed is above
3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning remains on when you have
released the parking brake, the system has detected a fault
that requires service.
Park brake applied
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