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Active Park
Action
Message
Displayed when the system needs service. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Active Park Fault
Adaptive Cruise Control Action
Message
Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging. \
See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 215).
Adaptive Cruise Malfunction
Displayed when conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot fun\
ction properly.
See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 215).
Adaptive Cruise Not Available
Displayed when the radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or ice/
mud/water in front of radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See Using AdaptiveCruise Control
(page 215).
Adaptive Cruise Not Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
Displayed when the automatic braking has been disabled.
Cruise Control Automatic Braking Turned
Off
Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging.
Front Sensor Not Aligned
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Action
Message
Displayed when the adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver\
.
Adaptive Cruise - Driver Resume Control
Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cru\
ise.
Adaptive Cruise Speed Too Low to
Activate
Displays when the vehicle speed is getting too low for adaptive cruise.
Adaptive Cruise Shift Down
Adaptive Headlamps Action
Message
Displays when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorize\
d dealer as soon as possible.
Check Headlamp System See Manual
AdvanceTrac ™ Action
Message
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.
Service AdvanceTrac
Displayed when the traction control has been disabled or enabled by the \
driver.
AdvanceTrac Off On
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Airbag
Action
Message
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.
Occupant Sensor BLOCKED Remove
Objects Near Passenger Seat
Alarm Action
Message
Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm
(page 78).
Vehicle Alarm to Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle
Automatic Engine Shutdown Action
Message
Displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off.
Engine Shuts Off in XX Seconds
Displays when the engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy.
Engine Shut Off for Fuel Economy
Displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off. You can press OK on the left steeringwheel button to override the shut down.
Engine Shuts Off in XX Seconds Press Ok
to Override
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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
Action
Message
Displayed when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact your author\
ized dealer as soon as possible.
Blindspot System Fault
Displayed when the system sensors are blocked. Contact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible. See Blind Spot Information System (page 229).
Blindspot Not Available Sensor Blocked
See Manual
Displayed when the system detects a vehicle. See Blind Spot Information System (page 229).
Cross Traffic Vehicle Coming From X
Displayed when the system sensors are blocked.
See Blind Spot Information System (page
229).
Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor Blocked
See Manual
Displays when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact your authori\
zed dealer as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic System Fault
Doors and Locks Action
Message
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed and the vehi\
cle is moving.
X Door Ajar
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed.
Displays when the luggage compartment is not completely closed.
Trunk Ajar
Displays when the hood is not completely closed.
Hood ajar
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Pre-Collision Assist
Action
Message
Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning \
system. The system willbe disabled. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Malfunction
Displayed when the collision warning system radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility
due to bad weather or ice/mud/water in front of the radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Not Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning \
system. The system willbe disabled. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Not Available
Remote Start Action
Message
Displays as a reminder to turn the key on to drive the vehicle after a remote start.
To Drive: Turn Key to On
Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and the gear shift button to drive the vehicle after a remote start.
To Drive: Press Brake and Gear Shift
Button
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Action
Message
Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 342).
LOW Tire Pressure
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If \
the warning stays on orcontinues to come on, contact your authorized dealer.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 342).
Tire Pressure Monitor Fault
Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare t\
ire is in use. For more
information on how the system operates under these conditions, See Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 342). If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorize\
d dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault
Traction Control Action
Message
Displays when the traction control system has been switched off or on.
See Using Traction
Control (page 200).
Traction Control Off / On
Displays when a spinout has occurred and your vehicle has activated the \
hazard warning flashers.
Spinout Detected Hazards Activated
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To gain access to the outlet contacts, press
the plug against the outlet and rotate in the
direction indicated on the auxiliary cover.
You can use the power point for powering
electrical devices that require up to 150
watts. The power point is on the rear of the
center console.
When the indicator light, located on the
power point, is:
•
On — the power point is working, the
ignition is on and a device is plugged in.
• Off — the power point and ignition are
off, and you do not have a device
plugged in.
• Flashing — the power point is in fault
mode.
The power outlet temporarily turns off power
when in fault mode if the device exceeds the
150 watt limit. Unplug your device and switch
the ignition off. Switch the ignition back on,
but do not plug your device back in. Let the
system cool off and switch the ignition off to
reset the fault mode. Switch the ignition back
on and make sure the indicator light remains
on.
Do not use the power point to power electric
devices such as:
• Cathode ray tube type televisions.
• Motor loads, such as vacuum cleaners,
electric saws and other electric power
tools, compressor-driven refrigerators,
etc. •
Measuring devices, which process
precise data, such as medical equipment,
measuring equipment, etc.
• Other appliances requiring an extremely
stable power supply:
microcomputer-controlled electric
blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.
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WARNINGS
The system will turn off if a malfunction
is apparent or if you rev the engine
excessively. Failure to take care may result
in the loss of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death. The system makes it easier to pull away
when your vehicle is on a slope without the
need to use the parking brake.
When the system is active, your vehicle
remains stationary on the slope for two to
three seconds after you release the brake
pedal. This allows time to move your foot
from the brake to the accelerator pedal. The
system releases the brakes automatically
once the engine has developed sufficient
drive to prevent your vehicle from rolling
down the slope. This is an advantage when
pulling away on a slope, for example from a
car park ramp, traffic lights or when reversing
uphill into a parking space.
Note:
The system only functions when you
bring your vehicle to a complete standstill
with the vehicle in an uphill gear (for
example, second (2) when facing uphill or
reverse (R) when facing downhill).
Note: There is no warning light to indicate
the system is either on or off.
Using Hill Start Assist
1. Press the brake pedal to bring your vehicle to a complete standstill. Keep the
brake pedal pressed.
2. If the sensors detect that your vehicle is on a slope, the system activates
automatically.
3. When you remove your foot from the brake pedal, your vehicle remains on the
slope without rolling away for about two
to three seconds. This hold time
automatically extends if you are in the
process of driving off.
4. Drive off in the normal manner. The system releases the brakes automatically. Note:
When you remove your foot from the
brake pedal and press the pedal again when
the system is active, you will experience
significantly reduced brake pedal travel. This
is normal.
Switching the System On and Off
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
You can switch this feature on or off in the
information display. The system remembers
the last setting when you start your vehicle.
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
You cannot turn the system on or off. When
you switch the ignition on, the system
automatically turns on.
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