INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
Note:
You disable the manual dimmer
when you adjust the setting to Auto
Dimming in the information display. See
Information Displays (page 91).
Note: If you disconnect the battery or it
becomes discharged, the illuminated
components will switch to the maximum
setting. Press repeatedly or press and hold until
you reach the desired level.
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you can
switch the headlamps on by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you. You
will hear a short tone. The headlamps will
switch off automatically after three
minutes with any door open or 30 seconds
after the last door has been closed. You
can cancel this feature by pulling the
direction indicator toward you again or
switching the ignition on. DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS WARNING
The daytime running lamps system
does not activate the rear lamps and
may not provide adequate lighting
during low visibility driving conditions. Also,
the autolamps switch position may not
activate the headlamps in all low visibility
conditions, such as daytime fog. Make sure
the headlamps are switched to auto or on,
as appropriate, during all low visibility
conditions. Failure to do so may result in a
crash. Type 1 - Conventional (Non-
Configurable)
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The ignition is switched to the on
position.
2. The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions
or the parking brake is released for
vehicles with manual transmissions.
3. The lighting control is in the off, parking
lamp or autolamps positions.
4. The headlamps are off.
Type 2 - Configurable
Switch the daytime running lamps on or
off using the information display controls.
See
Information Displays (page 91).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. They are switched on in the information
display. See
Information Displays
(page 91).
2. The ignition is switched to the on position.
3. The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions
or the parking brake is released for
vehicles with manual transmissions.
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If the needle enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the engine,
switch the ignition off and determine the
cause once the engine has cooled down.
See Engine Coolant Check (page 218).
Fuel Gauge
Note: : The fuel gauge may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or on a gradient.
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is
left in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to
the fuel pump symbol indicates on which
side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is
located.
The needle should move toward F when
you refuel your vehicle. If the needle points
to E after adding fuel, this indicates your
vehicle needs service soon.
After refueling some variability in needle
position is normal.
Note: It may take a short time for the
needle to reach F after leaving the gas
station. This is normal and depends upon
the slope of pavement at the gas station.
Note: The fuel amount dispensed into the
tank is a little less or more than the gauge
indicated. This is normal and depends upon
the slope of pavement at the gas station.
Note: If the gas station nozzle shuts off
before the tank is full, try a different gas
pump nozzle.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel reminder triggers at about 50
miles (80 km). The low fuel warning light
will light, a warning chime will sound and
a pop up will be shown in the display
indicating the remaining distance to empty.
You will also get a subsequent reminder
at 20, 10 and 0 miles. WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious. Some lamps
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 operate the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator
(If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
It illuminates white when the system is in
standby mode. It illuminates green when
you set the adaptive cruise speed.
Airbag Warning Lamp If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, continues
to flash or remains on when the
engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Your vehicle
continues to have normal braking without
the anti-lock brake system function. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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Auto-Start-Stop Indicator
It illuminates when the engine
has automatically stopped. It
flashes to inform you when the
engine needs to restart. The
indicator is shown with a
strikethrough if the system is not
available.
See Auto-Start-Stop (page 126).
Blind Spot Information System
Indicator
(If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the system off.
See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 169).
Brake System Warning Lamp WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance
may occur. It may take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible. 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 your
vehicle checked immediately. Cruise Control Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
See
Using Cruise Control
(page 162).
Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right
direction indicator or the hazard
warning flasher is turned on.
Flashes during operation. An increase in
the rate of flashing warns of a failed
indicator bulb.
Door Ajar Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door or the hood is open.
Engine Warning Lamps Powertrain Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. Drive in a
moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration). Continuing
to drive your vehicle may cause reduced
power or the engine to stop. Switch the
ignition off and attempt to restart the
engine. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. Service Engine Soon
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
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See Information Messages (page 95).
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp WARNING
If it illuminates when you are driving
do not continue your journey, even if
the oil level is correct. Have your
vehicle checked. If it illuminates when the engine
is running 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. If
the oil level is sufficient, this indicates a
system malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked immediately.
See
Engine Oil Check (page 216).
Stability Control and Traction
Control Indicator Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or remains
on when the engine is running, this
indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Note: The system automatically turns off
if there is a malfunction.
See
Stability Control (page 149). See
Traction Control (page 148).
Stability Control and Traction
Control Off Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the system off. AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.
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 you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
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 an authorized dealer
immediately.
Low Fuel Minder
A low fuel reminder triggers at about 50
miles (80 km). The low fuel warning light
will light, a warning chime will sound and
a pop up will be shown in the display
indicating the remaining distance to empty.
You will also get a subsequent reminder
at 20, 10 and 0 miles.
Fasten Safety Belt
Sounds as a reminder to fasten your safety
belt.
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Automatic Engine Shutdown
Action
Message
Displays if the engine is going to automatically turn off.
Engine Shuts Off In
{seconds to shut off:#0}
Seconds
Displays if the engine automatically turns off to improve fuel
economy.
Engine Shut Off For Fuel
Economy
Displays if the engine is going to automatically turn off. Press
and hold the OK button to override the system.
Engine Shuts Off in
{seconds to shut off:#0}
Seconds Press Ok to
Override
Auto-Start-Stop Action
Message
Switch the ignition off before leaving your vehicle if the system
has shut down the engine.
Auto StartStop Switch
ignition off
See
Auto-Start-Stop (page 126).
Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Auto StartStop fault
Service required
Press the brake or clutch pedal. The engine requires restarting
manually.
Auto StartStop Press a
pedal to start engine
See
Auto-Start-Stop (page 126).
Displays as a reminder to shift into neutral (N). The engine
requires restarting manually.
Auto StartStop Select
neutral to start engine
See
Auto-Start-Stop (page 126).
The system is not functioning and the engine requires
restarting manually.
Auto StartStop Manual
restart required
Battery and Charging System Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the
engine off. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Electrical system over-
voltage Stop safely
Displays if the battery is low or has no charge.
Battery low See manual
Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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Lighting
Action
Message
Displays if a brake lamp bulb fails.
Brake lamp Bulb fault
Displays if a low beam bulb fails.
Low beam Bulb fault
Displays if an electrical malfunction occurs with the headlamp
system. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Headlamp fault Service
required
Maintenance Action
Message
Displays when the engine oil life is depleted and your vehicle
requires an oil change.
Oil change required
Displays if the brake fluid level is low or if there is a brake
system fault.
Brake fluid level low
Service now
See Brake Fluid Check (page 222).
Have your vehicle checked immediately.
MyKey Action
Message
Displays when MyKey is active.
MyKey active Drive Safely
See
MyKey™ (page 54).
Displays when starting your vehicle, a MyKey is in use and the
MyKey speed limit is on.
Speed Limited to {MyKey
limit ##0} km/h
Speed Limited to {MyKey
limit ##0} mph
Displays when a MyKey is in use and your vehicle speed
approaches a preset speed limit.
MyKey Vehicle Near Top
Speed
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit
is reached.
MyKey Vehicle at Top
Speed
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit
is reached.
MyKey Check Speed
Drive Safely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and seatbelt reminder is
activated.
MyKey Buckle Up to
Unmute Audio
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Action
Message
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the user tries to switch
the parking aid system off.
MyKey Park aid cannot
be deactivated
Displays when trying to create a MyKey with a key already
designated as a MyKey.
Key is Already a MyKey
Displays when you are programming a MyKey.
MyKey Place key in key
holder
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the user tries to switch
the stability control system off.
MyKey ESC cannot be
deactivated
Parking Aid Action
Message
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Parking aid fault Service
required
Parking Brake Action
Message
Displays if you have not released the parking brake and your
vehicle reaches 3 mph (5 km/h).
Park brake applied
If the warning message remains on after you have released
the parking brake, the system has detected a fault that
requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Seatbelt Reminder Action
Message
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Service Beltminder
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Starting System
Action
Message
Displays when you start your vehicle as a reminder to fully
press the brake pedal.
Press brake to start
Displays if your vehicle fails to start.
Cranking time exceeded
See Starting and Stopping the Engine (page 118).
Steering System Action
Message
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked immediately.
Steering loss Stop safely
You will continue to have full steering but will need to exert
greater force on the steering wheel. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Steering assist fault
Service required
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked immediately.
Steering fault Service
now
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Action
Message
Displays if the tire pressure in one or more tires is below the
correct pressure.
Low Tire Pressure
See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 261).
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
Displays if the system detects a fault with a tire pressure
sensor or the spare tire is in use.
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
If the warning message remains on after you have checked
the tire pressures, the system has detected a fault that
requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Traction Control Action
Message
Displays when you switch the system off.
Traction control off
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