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AWD
Action
Message
Displays if the AWD system disables to protect itself. Thismay occur if you operate the vehicle after installing the
compact spare tire, if the system is overheating or if there is
an issue with another vehicle system that prevents the AWD system from operating. The AWD system resumes normal
operation and clears this message after you install the road
tire and you switch the ignition on and off, or after you allow
the system to cool. If this message remains on, have a quali- fied technician service your vehicle to repair other vehicle systems.
AWD OFF
Displayed in conjunction with the powertrain malfunction/
reduced power light when the system is not operating properly.
If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check AWD
Displayed when the system needs its power transfer unit
lubrication changed. This message may be set if the vehicle has experienced extended periods of extreme/severe duty cycle driving.
Change AWD Power
Transfer Unit Lube
Battery and Charging System Action
Message
Displayed when the charging system needs servicing. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact your 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
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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
Action
Message
Displayed when a fault with the blind spot information systemhas occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Blindspot System Fault
Displayed when the blind spot information system/cross
traffic alert system sensors are blocked. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve.
Blindspot Not Available
Sensor Blocked See Manual
Displayed when the blind spot information system with crosstraffic alert (CTA) system is operating and senses a vehicle.
Vehicle Coming From X
Displayed when the blind spot information system/cross
traffic alert system sensors are blocked. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve.
Cross Traffic Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See Manual
Displayed when a fault with the cross traffic alert system has
occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic System
Fault
Brake System Action
Message
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake systemshould be inspected immediately.
Brake Fluid Level Low
Displayed when the brake system needs servicing. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Brake System
Displayed when the parking brake is set, the engine is runningand the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the
warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Park Brake Engaged
Doors and Locks Action
Message
The liftgate is not completely closed.
Trunk Ajar
Displayed when a door is not completely closed.
X Door Ajar
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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
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
Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.
Change Engine Oil Soon
Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%.
Oil Change Required
Displayed when the engine coolant temperature is excessively high.
Engine Coolant Over
Temperature
Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than one quarterfull. Check the washer fluid level.
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
Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and thepark aid is disabled.
Check Park Aid
Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and thepark aid is disabled.
Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Aid On Off
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Police Engine Idle feature
Action
Message
Displayed when the Police Engine Idle feature conditions arenot correct for proper operation.
Police Engine Idle Not
Available
Displayed when there is a fault detected in the Police EngineIdle feature and the system is not active.
Police Engine Idle Fault
Displayed when there is a fault detected in the Police EngineIdle feature and the system is active.
Police Engine Idle Fault
Restart Engine
Displayed when the Police Engine Idle feature is active.
Police Engine Idle Active
Reinsert Key or Press Button
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.
Power Steering Assist
Fault
Reminder Messages Action
Message
Displays as a reminder to shift into park.
Shift to Park
Displayed when the engine is on, the vehicle is in park and thedriver’s door is opened.
Engine ON
Displayed at key on when the vehicle ’s top speed is limited.
Speed Limited to xx
MPH/km/h
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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
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Action
Message
One or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring System (page 220).
Tire Pressure Low
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 220).
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 220).
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
Traction Control Action
Message
Displays the status of the traction control system. See UsingTraction Control
(page 122).
Traction Control Off
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
Fan speed control: Adjusts the
volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
A
Defrost: Press to distribute air
through the windshield air vents
and de-mister. Air distribution to
the instrument panel and
footwell vents turns off. You can
also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin
covering of ice.
B
Power:
Press to switch the
system on and off. When the
system is off, it prevents outside
air from entering the vehicle.
C
A/C:
Press to switch the air
conditioning on or off. Use A/C
with recirculated air to improve
cooling performance and
efficiency.
D Recirculated air:
Press to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air. The air currently
in the passenger compartment
recirculates. This may reduce the
time needed to cool the interior
(when used with A/C) and
reduce unwanted odors from
entering your vehicle.
E
Note:
Recirculated air may turn
off (or prevent you from
switching on) in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to
reduce the risk of fogging.
Recirculation may also turn on
and off in Panel or Panel/Floor
air flow modes during hot
weather in order to improve
cooling efficiency.
Temperature control:
Adjusts
the temperature of the air
circulated in your vehicle.
F
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MAX A/C: Press for maximum
cooling. Recirculated air flows
through the instrument panel
vents, air conditioning turns on
and the fan adjusts to the
highest speed.
G
Air distribution control: Press
to switch air flow from the
windshield, instrument panel, or
footwell vents on or off. You can
distribute air through any
combination of these vents.
H
Heated rear window:
Press to
switch the heated rear window
on and off. See
Heated
Windows and Mirrors (page
85).
I
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.
Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.
Note: To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot weather,
drive with the windows open until you feel
cold air through the air vents. Quickly Heating the Interior
1. Adjust the fan speed to the highest
speed setting.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the highest setting.
3. Direct air to the footwell air vents.
Recommended Settings for
Heating
1. Adjust the fan speed to the center setting.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the midway point of the hot settings.
3. Direct air to the footwell air vents.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
1. Select
MAX A/C.
2. Drive with the windows open for a short
period of time.
Recommended Settings for
Cooling
1. Adjust the fan speed to the center setting.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the midway point of the cold settings.
3. Direct air to the instrument panel air vents.
Vehicle Stationary for Extended
Periods During Extreme High
Ambient Temperatures
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Place your vehicle in park (P) or neutral.
3. Select
MAX A/C.
4. Adjust the fan speed to the lowest speed setting.
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Defogging the Side Windows in
Cold Weather
1. Direct air to the instrument panel and
windshield.
2. Press A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting.
4. Adjust the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct air toward the side windows.
6. Close the instrument panel vents.
HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Note: Make sure the engine is running
before operating the heated windows.
Heated Rear Window Press the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog. The
heated rear window turns off
after a short period of time. Press the
button again to switch it off.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
Heated Exterior Mirror
(If Equipped)
When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.
Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products. CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter, which gives you and your passengers
the following benefits:
•
It improves your driving comfort by
reducing particle concentration.
• It improves the interior compartment
cleanliness.
• It protects the climate control
components from particle deposits.
You can locate the cabin air filter behind
the glove box.
Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter
installed at all times. This prevents foreign
objects from entering the system. Running
the system without a filter in place could
result in degradation or damage to the
system.
Replace the filter at regular intervals. See
Scheduled Maintenance
(page 306).
For additional cabin air filter information,
or to replace the filter, see an authorized
dealer.
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