Hill Start Assist
ActionMessage
Hill start assist is not available. Contact an authorized dealer.See Hill Start Assist (page 177).Hill Start Assist NotAvailable
Keys and Intelligent Access
ActionMessage
A reminder to press the brake while starting your vehicle.To START Press Brake
The system does not detect a key in your vehicle. See KeylessStarting (page 141).No Key Detected
You pressed the start/stop button to switch off the engineand your vehicle does not detect your intelligent access keyinside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key isNeeded
Your vehicle is in the run ignition state.Accessory Power isActive
There is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. Seean 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
You have programmed the maximum number of keys to thesystem.Max Number of KeysLearned
You have not programmed enough keys to the system.Not Enough KeysLearned
The key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible.Key Battery Low ReplaceSoon
An attempt is made to program a spare key using two existingMyKeys.Could Not ProgramIntegrated Key
Informs you that upon exiting your vehicle that the vehicle isstill on.Vehicle is ON
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Lane Keeping System
ActionMessage
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.Lane Keeping Sys.Malfunction ServiceRequired
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 you toclean the windshield in order for it 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 SteeringWheel
Maintenance
ActionMessage
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off theengine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continuesto come on with your engine running, contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Engine OilCheck (page 254).Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left is at 0%. See Engine Oil Check (page 254).Oil Change Required
The brake fluid level is low, inspected the brake systemimmediately. See Brake Fluid Check (page 260).Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop your vehicle in a safeplace. Contact an authorized dealer.Check Brake System
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high. SeeEngine Coolant Check (page 256).Engine Coolant OverTemperature
The motor electronics are overheating. Stop your vehicle assoon as safely possible, turn off your vehicle and let it cool. Ifthe warning stays on or continues to come on, contact anauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
Motor Coolant OverTemperature
The engine has reduced power to help reduce high enginetemperature.Power Reduced toLower Engine Temp
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Park Aid
ActionMessage
The system has detected a condition that requires service.Contact an authorized dealer. See Principle of Operation(page 182).
Check Front Park Aid
The system has detected a condition that requires service.Contact an authorized dealer. See Principle of Operation(page 182).
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
ActionMessage
The electric parking brake is set and a manual release isattempted without the brake pedal being pressed.To Release: Press Brakeand Switch
The electric parking brake is set and an automatic release isattempted but cannot be performed. Perform a manualrelease.
Park Brake Use Switchto Release
The electric parking brake is set and your vehicle speedexceeds 3 mph (5 km/h). Release park brake before continueddriving.
Release Park Brake
The electric parking brake is not fully applied.Park Brake Not Applied
The electric parking brake is not fully released.Park Brake Not Released
The electric parking brake system has been put into a specialmode that is used to allow service of the rear brakes. Contactan authorized dealer.
Park Brake MaintenanceMode
The electric park brake system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Some functionality may still be available.See an authorized dealer.
Park Brake LimitedFunction ServiceRequired
The electric parking brake system has detected a conditionthat requires service. See an authorized dealer.Park Brake MalfunctionService Now
Numerous park brake applies have overheated the system.Wait 2 minutes before attempting to apply again.Park Brake SystemOverheated
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Power Steering
ActionMessage
The power steering system has detected a condition thatrequires service. See an authorized dealer.Steering Fault ServiceNow
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehiclein a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.Steering Loss StopSafely
The power steering system has detected a condition withinthe power steering system or passive entry or passive startsystem requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering Assist FaultService Required
Pre-Collision Assist
ActionMessage
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.Pre-Collision AssistMalfunction
You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud orwater in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean thesensor to resolve.
Pre-Collision Assist NotAvailable SensorBlocked
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.Pre-Collision Assist NotAvailable
Remote Start
ActionMessage
A reminder to turn the key on to drive your vehicle after aremote start.To Drive: Turn Key to On
A reminder to apply the brake and push the gearshift buttonto drive your vehicle after a remote start.To Drive: Press Brakeand Start Button
Seats
ActionMessage
A reminder that memory seats are not available while driving.Memory Recall NotPermitted While Driving
Shows where you have saved your memory setting.Memory {0} Saved
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Starting System
ActionMessage
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 PendingPlease Wait
The system has cancelled the pending start.Pending Start Cancelled
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
ActionMessage
One or more tires on your vehicle has low tire pressure. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring System (page 300).Tire Pressure Low
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact anauthorized dealer. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System(page 300).
Tire Pressure MonitorFault
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning or your spare tire is inuse. For more information on how the system operates underthese conditions, See Tire Pressure Monitoring System(page 300). If the warning stays on or continues to come on,contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure SensorFault
Traction Control
ActionMessage
The status of the traction control system after you switchedit off or on. See Using Traction Control (page 179).Traction Control Off/On
A spinout has occurred and the hazards are on.Spinout DetectedHazards Activated
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Transmission
ActionMessage
See 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 OverTemperature StopSafely
The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop ina safe place as soon as possible.Transmission Over-heating Stop Safely
See an authorized dealer.Transmission ServiceRequired
The transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.Transmission Too HotPress Brake
The transmission has limited functionality. See an authorizeddealer.Transmission LimitedFunction See Manual
The transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up beforeyou drive.Transmission WarmingUp Please Wait
A reminder to shift into park.Transmission Not in Park
A request for you to apply the brake as needed by the trans-mission.Press Brake Pedal
Displays when a button needs to be pressed again to enterneutral hold. See Automatic Transmission (page 170).Select L to Confirm Stayin Neutral Mode
The transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.Transmission Adjusted
The transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.Transmission Adapt-Mode
The transmission is locked and unable to select gears.Transmission Indicat-Mode Lockup On
The transmission is unlocked and free to select gears.Transmission Indicat-Mode Lockup Off
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Extended idling at high enginespeeds can produce very hightemperatures in the engine andexhaust system, creating the risk of fire orother damage.
Do not park, idle or drive your vehicleon dry grass or other dry groundcover. The emission system heats upthe engine compartment and exhaustsystem, creating the risk of fire.
Do not start the vehicle in a closedgarage or in other enclosed areas.Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Alwaysopen the garage door before you start thevehicle.
If you smell exhaust fumes insideyour vehicle, have your vehiclechecked by an authorized dealerimmediately. Do not drive your vehicle ifyou smell exhaust fumes.
If you disconnect the battery, your vehiclemay exhibit some unusual drivingcharacteristics for approximately 5 mi(8 km) after you reconnect it. This isbecause the engine management systemmust realign itself with the engine. You candisregard any unusual drivingcharacteristics during this period.
The powertrain control system meets allCanadian interference-causing equipmentstandard requirements regulating theimpulse electrical field or radio noise.
When you start your vehicle, avoid pressingthe accelerator pedal until the ready todrive indicator illuminates. Only use theaccelerator pedal when you have difficultystarting your vehicle.
KEYLESS STARTING
Note:The system may not function if thepassive key is close to metal objects orelectronic devices, for example keys or a cellphone.
Note:A valid passive key must be locatedinside your vehicle to switch the ignition onand start your vehicle.
Ignition Modes
The keyless starting system has threemodes:
Off: Turns the ignition off.
•Without applying the brake pedal,press and release the button oncewhen the ignition is in the on mode, orwhen your vehicle is running but is notmoving.
On: All electrical circuits are operationaland the warning lamps and indicatorsilluminate.
•Without applying the brake pedal,press and release the button once.
Start: Starts your vehicle. The engine maynot start when your vehicle starts.
•Press the brake pedal, and then pressthe button for any length of time. Anindicator light on the button illuminateswhen the ignition is on and when yourvehicle starts.
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STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE
When you start the engine, the idle speedincreases. This helps to warm up theengine. If the engine idle speed does notslow down automatically, have yourvehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
Note: You can crank the engine for a totalof 60 seconds without the engine startingbefore the starting system temporarilydisables. The 60 seconds does not have tobe all at once. For example, if you crank theengine three times for 20 seconds eachtime, without the engine starting, youreached the 60-second time limit. Amessage appears in the information displayalerting you that you exceeded the crankingtime. You cannot attempt to start theengine for at least 15 minutes. After 15minutes, you are limited to a 15-secondengine cranking time. You need to wait 60minutes before you can crank the engine for60 seconds again.
Before starting your vehicle, check thefollowing:
•Make sure all occupants have fastenedtheir seatbelts.
•Make sure the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure the parking brake is on.
•Make sure the transmission is in park(P).
Starting Your Vehicle
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note:You must have your intelligent accesskey in your vehicle to shift the transmissionout of park (P).
Note:The green ready indicator illuminatesletting you know that the vehicle is readyfor driving. Since your vehicle is equippedwith a silent key start, the engine may notstart at the time of the vehicle start. SeeHybrid Vehicle Operation (page 146).
1. Fully depress the brake pedal.
2. Briefly press the push button ignitionswitch.
Failure to Start
The system does not function if:
•The key frequencies are jammed.
•The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, dothe following:
1. Remove the key blade from thetransmitter.
2. Remove the rubber covering (A) fromthe cup holder. With the buttons facingupward and the unlock button facingthe front of your vehicle, place the firstintelligent access key into the backupslot (B).
3. Press the push button ignition switch.
If you cannot start the engine after threeattempts, wait 10 seconds and follow thisprocedure:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Fully depress the brake pedal.
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