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AWD
Action
Message
The all wheel drive system has automatically disabled itselfdue to the system overheating.
AWD Temporarily
Disabled
The all wheel drive system has automatically disabled itself
due to the system overheating or you are using the spare tire.
AWD Off
The all wheel drive system resumes normal function and
clears this message after driving a short distance with the road tire re-installed or after the system cools.
AWD Restored
The all wheel drive system is not operating properly and the
powertrain fault indicator illuminates. See Warning Lamps
and Indicators (page 68). If the warning stays illuminated
or continues to illuminate, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
AWD Malfunction
Service Required
Displayed when the transfer case fluid requires service.
Change AWD Power
Transfer Unit Lube
Displayed when the transfer case fluid has been changed and reset to new.
AWD Power Transfer
Unit Lube Set to New
AdvanceTrac ™ Action
Message
The system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.
Service AdvanceTrac
The driver has disabled or enabled the traction control.
AdvanceTrac Off On
Alarm Action
Message
Unathorized entry triggered the alarm. See Anti-Theft Alarm (page
52).
Vehicle Alarm To Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle
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Battery and Charging System
Action
Message
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on
or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Charging System
The battery management system detects an extended lowvoltage condition. Your vehicle will disable various features
to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the electrical loads as soon as possible to improve the system voltage.
Once the system voltage recovers, the disabled features will operate as normal.
Low Battery Features
Temporarily Turned Off
The battery management system determines that the batteryis at a low state of charge. Switch the ignition off as soon as
possible to protect the battery. This message clears once you
start the vehicle and the battery state of charge has recovered.
Turning off unnecessary electrical loads allows faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off to Save
Battery
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System Action
Message
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Blindspot System Fault
The system sensors are blocked. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible. See Blind Spot Information System
(page 131).
Blindspot Not Available
Sensor Blocked See Manual
The system detects a vehicle. See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 131).
Vehicle Coming From X
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert
system sensors are blocked. See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 131).
Cross Traffic Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic System
Fault
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Brake System
Action
Message
The brake fluid level is low. Check the brake system immedi-ately. See Brake Fluid Check (page 186).
Brake Fluid Level LOW
The brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safeplace. Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
The parking brake is set, the engine is running and you drive
your vehicle more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays
on after you release the parking brake, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Park Brake Engaged
Doors and Locks Action
Message
The driver door is not completely closed.
Driver Door Ajar
The passenger door is not completely closed.
Passenger Door Ajar
The rear left door is not completely closed.
Rear Left Door Ajar
The rear right door is not completely closed.
Rear Right Door Ajar
The liftgate is not completely closed.
Liftgate Ajar
The hood is not completely closed.
Hood Ajar
The system has disabled the door switches.
Switches Inhibited
Security Mode
Electronic Stability Control Action
Message
The system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.
ESC Service required
Displays the traction control system status.
ESC Off
Displays the traction control system status.
ESC On
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Engine
Action
Message
Displays when the engine temperature is too high. Stop yourvehicle in a safe place and allow the engine to cool. If the
problem persists, contact an authorized dealer. See Engine
Coolant Check (page 181).
High Engine Temper-
ature Stop Safely
Engine service is required. Contact an authorized dealer.
Engine Fault Service
Now
Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check (page 180).
Engine Oil Level Low
Check Level
Fuel Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level LOW
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Keys and Intelligent Access Action
Message
A reminder to press the brake while starting your vehicle.
To START Press Brake
The system does not detect the key.
No Key Detected
When you press the Start Stop button to shut off the engine,the system does not detect an Intelligent Access key inside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is
Needed
Your vehicle is in the run ignition state.
Full Accessory Power
Active
There is a problem with your vehicle ’s starting system. Contact
an authorized dealer for service.
Starting System Fault
You have successfully programmed an intelligent access keyto the system.
Key Program Successful
You have failed to program an intelligent access key to thesystem.
Key Program Failure
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Action
Message
You have programmed the maximum number of keys to the system.
Max Number of Keys
Learned
You have not programmed enough keys to the system.
Not Enough Keys
Learned
The key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible.See Remote Control (page 46).
Key Battery Low Replace
Soon
Informs you that you are exiting your vehicle with the intelli-gent access key and the engine is on.
Engine ON
Lane Keeping System Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Lane Keeping Sys.
Malfunction Service Required
The system has detected a condition that has caused thesystem to be temporarily unavailable.
Front Camera Tempor-
arily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires a cleanwindshield to operate properly.
Front Camera Low Visib-
ility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Front Camera Malfunc-
tion Service Required
The system requests the driver to keep their hands on thesteering wheel.
Keep Hands on Steering
Wheel
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible. Switch off the
engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
LOW Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See
Engine Oil
Check (page 180).
Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left reaches 0%. See Engine Oil Check (page 180).
Oil Change Required
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Action
Message
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high.
Engine Coolant Overtem-
perature
The washer fluid is low and needs refilling.
Washer Fluid Level Low
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Transport mode. This maynot allow some features to operate properly. Contact an authorized dealer.
Transport Mode Contact
Dealer
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Factory mode. This maynot allow some features to operate properly. Contact an authorized dealer.
Factory Mode Contact
Dealer
Park Aid Action
Message
The system has detected a condition that requires service.
Contact an authorized dealer. See Rear Parking Aid (page
124).
Check Park Aid
The system has detected a condition that requires service.
Contact an authorized dealer.
See Rear Parking Aid (page
124).
Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.
Front Park Aid On Off
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Aid On Off
Park Brake Action
Message
You have set the parking brake and you have driven the vehiclemore than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after you
have released the parking brake, contact an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Engaged
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Power Steering
Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering Malfunction
Service Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicleat a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Service Power Steering
Now
The power steering system has detected a condition withinthe power steering system, or passive entry or passive start system requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering Assist Fault
You need to turn the steering wheel in order to disengage thesteering lock.
Steering column lock:
Remove and re-insert
key while turning wheel to unlock
Seats Action
Message
Objects are by the passenger seat. After you move the objectsaway from the seat, if the warning stays on or continues to
come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Occupant Sensor
BLOCKED Remove
Objects Near Passenger Seat
Starting System Action
Message
A reminder to apply the brake when starting your vehicle.
To START Press Brake
The starter has exceeded its cranking time in attempting tostart your vehicle.
Cranking Time Exceeded
The starter is attempting to start your vehicle.
Engine Start Pending
Please Wait
The system has cancelled the pending start.
Pending Start Cancelled
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Action
Message
One or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring System (page 223).
LOW Tire Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact an
authorized dealer.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 223).
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is
in use. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact
an authorized dealer as soon as possible. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 223).
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
Traction Control Action
Message
Displays the status of the traction control system. See UsingTraction Control
(page 121).
Traction Control Off
Displays the status of the traction control system. See UsingTraction Control
(page 121).
Traction Control On
Transmission Action
Message
Contact an authorized dealer.
Transmission Malfunc-
tion Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in asafe place as soon as possible.
Transmission Overtem-
perature Stop Safely
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in asafe place as soon as possible.
Transmission Over-
heating Stop Safely
Contact an authorized dealer.
Transmission Service
Required
The transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.
Transmission Too Hot
Press Brake
The transmission has overheated and has limited functionality.See
Automatic Transmission (page 110).
Transmission Limited
Function See Manual
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