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Stability Control System
Displays when the AdvanceTrac®/Traction control is active. If
the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately.
Stability Control System Off
Illuminates when AdvanceTrac®/Traction control has been
disabled by the driver.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
Key In Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory
position and the driver’s door is opened.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit your vehicle with the intelligent
access key, after the last door is closed and your keyless vehicle is in
RUN, indicating your vehicle is still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off
(the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking brake on and drive your vehicle.
If the warning chime remains on after you have released the parking
brake, have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately.
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•Driver Assist
•Settings
Scroll up/down to highlight one of the categories, then press the right
arrow key or OK to enter into that category. Press the left arrow key as
needed to exit back to the main menu.
Display Mode
Use the up/down arrow buttons to choose between the following display
options.
Display mode
Display mode †Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 †Option 4
XXX mi (km) to empty X
Bar tachometer X X
Round tachometer X X
Engine coolant temp gauge X
Intelligent AWD X
Fuel gauge Always Present
Total odometer (lower left
corner)Always Present
†You can also choose to have only the fuel gauge show in this mode. Refer
toDisplay>Gauge Displayfound in the table under theSettingssection
later in this chapter.
Regardless of display mode chosen, when SelectShift Automatic™
transmission (SST) is activated, the cluster will change to the round
tachometer if not already selected. After the round tachometer displays,
other display modes with the bar tachometer can also be chosen.
•XXX mi (km) to empty: Shows approximate fuel level before the fuel
tank reaches empty. The value is dynamic and can change (raise or
lower) depending on driving style.
•Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel
tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion
or on a grade. When the fuel level becomes low, the level indicator will
change to amber. When the fuel level becomes critically low, the level
indicator will change to red.
Note:When a MyKey® is in use, low fuel warnings will display earlier.
The fuel icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel
filler door is located.
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Settings (cont’d)
*MyKey Create
MyKeyPress and hold OK to create MyKey
911 Assist Always On / User Selectable
Traction
ControlAlways On / User Selectable
Max Speed Choose desired speed or off
Speed
WarningChoose desired speed or off
Volume
LimiterOn/Off
Clear MyKeys Hold OK to Clear All MyKeys
*Some MyKey items will only appear if a MyKey is set.
Settings (cont’d)
Display Distance Miles & GAL//km/l
L/100km
km/L
Gauge Display Fuel Gauge or Fuel +
Tach
Language Select your applicable
language — Hold OK
to Set
Temperature Fahrenheit (°F) or
Celsius (°C)
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Alarm/Security
MessagesAction / Description
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.
AWD Messages Action / Description
AWD Off Displayed 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 AWD Displayed 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.
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Keys and Intelligent
Access MessagesAction / Description
No Key Detected Displayed 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.
Key Programmed x
Keys TotalDisplayed during spare key programming,
when an intelligent access key is programmed
to the system.
Max Number of Keys
ProgrammedDisplayed during spare key programming when
the maximum number of keys have been
programmed.
Press Brake to Start Displayed 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.
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.
Accessory Power
ActiveDisplayed when the vehicle is in the accessory
ignition state.
Starting System Fault This message is displayed when there is a
problem with your vehicle’s starting system.
See your authorized dealer for service.
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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. 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 Required Displayed 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.
Steering Malfunction
Service NowDisplays when the steering system needs
service. See your authorized dealer.
Service Power Steering The power steering system has detected a
condition that requires service. See your
authorized dealer.
Service Power Steering
NowThe power steering system has detected a
condition within the power steering system
that requires service immediately. See your
authorized dealer.
Power Steering Assist
FaultThe power steering system has disabled power
steering assist due to a system error. See your
authorized dealer.
MyKey® Messages Action / Description
MyKey active Drive
SafelyDisplayed when MyKey® is active.
MyKey not Created Displayed during key programming when
MyKey® cannot be programmed.
Speed Limited to xx
MPH/km/hDisplayed when starting the vehicle and
MyKey® is in use and the MyKey speed limit
is on.
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MyKey® Messages Action / Description
Vehicle Near MyKey
Top SpeedDisplayed when a MyKey® is in use and the
MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed
is 80 mph (130 km/h).
Vehicle Near MyKey
Top SpeedDisplayed when a MyKey® is in use and the
MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed
is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).
Check Speed Drive
SafelyDisplayed when a MyKey® is in use and the
optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds
a preselected speed.
Buckle Up to Unmute
AudioDisplayed when a MyKey® is in use and
Belt-Minder® is activated.
Could Not Program
KeyDisplayed when an attempt is made to
program a spare key using two existing
MyKeys.
Park Aid Messages Action / Description
Check Park Aid Displayed when the transmission is in R
(Reverse) and the park aid is disabled.
Check Rear Park Aid Displayed when the transmission is in R
(Reverse) and the park aid is disabled.
Rear Park Aid On Off Displays the rear park aid status.
Passenger Sensing
System MessageAction / Description
Remove Objects Near
Passenger 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.
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Reminder Messages Action / Description
Steering Lock Turn
Wheel to UnlockDisplays when you need to turn the steering
wheel in order to disengage the steering lock.
Shift to Park Displayed when the engine is turned off and
shift select lever is in any position other than
P (Park).
Engine On Displays when the driver’s door is opened, the
vehicle is in park and the engine is on.
Remote Start Action / Description
To Drive: Turn Key to
OnDisplays as a reminder to turn the key on to
drive the vehicle after a remote start.
To Drive: Press Brake
and START ButtonDisplays as a reminder to apply the brake and
the start button to drive the vehicle after a
remote start.
Tire Messages Action / Description
Low Tire Pressure Displays when one or more tires on your
vehicle have low tire pressure.
Tire Pressure Monitor
FaultDisplays 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
FaultDisplayed 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 toTi r e
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)in the
Wheels and tireschapter . If the warning
stays on or continues to come on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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