
It also illuminates momentarily when youswitch the ignition on to confirm the lamp isfunctional. If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, or begins to flash atany time, have the system checked by yourauthorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp
Lights when the windshield washerfluid is low.
Parking Lamps
Lights when you switch on theparking lamps.
Powertrain Fault
Lights when your vehicle detectsa powertrain fault. Contact anauthorized dealer as soon aspossible.
Note:If your vehicle detects certain faults,it will not allow you to operate theaccelerator pedal. If this happens, press thebrake pedal and release it. This will activatelimp home vehicle operation. In limp homevehicle operation, your vehicle willaccelerate in a controlled manner up to amaximum speed of 35 mph (56 km/h) on aflat surface. If you apply the brake pedal ormove the transmission to neutral (N) you canoverride your vehicle’s acceleration.
Ready to Drive
Lights when you switch on yourvehicle and it is ready to drive. Acorresponding message maydisplay stating ready to drive.
Service Engine Soon
If it illuminates when the engine isrunning this indicates amalfunction. The On BoardDiagnostics system has detected amalfunction of the vehicle emission controlsystem.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring. Increased exhaust gas temperatures coulddamage the catalytic converter or othervehicle components. Drive in a moderatefashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicleimmediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignitionon prior to engine start to check the bulb andto indicate whether your vehicle is ready forInspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine iscranked and automatically turns off if nomalfunctions are present. However, if after15 seconds it flashes eight times, thisindicates that your vehicle is not ready forInspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Catalytic Converter (page 188).
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Stability Control
Flashes when the system is active.If it stays lit or does not light whenyou switch on the ignition, thisindicates a malfunction. During a malfunctionthe system will switch off. Have an authorizeddealer check the system immediately. SeeUsing Stability Control (page 208).
Stability Control Off
It illuminates when you switch thesystem off.
Stop Safely
Lights if your vehicle has anelectrical component fault or failurethat will cause your vehicle toshutdown or enter into a limited operatingmode. You may also see a message.
Trunk Ajar
Lights when the ignition is on andthe trunk is not completely closed.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door andyou have left the key in the ignition.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit yourvehicle with the intelligent access key, afterthe last door is closed and your keylessvehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle isstill on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from theignition and open the driver's door and youhave left the headlamps or parking lampson.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking brakeon and drive your vehicle. If the warningchime remains on after you have releasedthe parking brake, have the system checkedby an authorized dealer immediately.
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Battery and Charging System (12 volt)
ActionMessage
Displayed when the charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues tocome on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.Check Charging System
Displayed when the battery management system detects an extended low-voltage condition.Various vehicle features will be disabled to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of theelectrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If the system voltage hasrecovered, the disabled features will operate again as normal
Low Battery Features Temporarily TurnedOff
Displayed when the battery management system determines that the battery is at a low state ofcharge. Turn the ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message will clearonce the vehicle has been started and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning offunnecessary electrical loads will allow faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off To Save Battery
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)
ActionMessage
Displays when the vehicle is ready to drive.Ready to Drive
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ActionMessage
The fuel system has finished depressurizing and you can begin to refuel.Fuel Door Open
A reminder to close the fuel door.Close Fuel Door
There is an error in attempting to refill your vehicle.Refuel Error See Manual
Hill Start Assist
ActionMessage
Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contact your authorized dealer. See Auto Hold(page 203).Hill Start Assist Not Available
Keys and Intelligent Access
ActionMessage
Displayed as a reminder to press the brake while starting the vehicle.To START Press Brake
Displayed if the key is not detected by the system. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page227).No Key Detected
Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and an Intelligent Accesskey is not detected inside the vehicle.Restart Now or Key is Needed
Displayed when the vehicle is in the run ignition state.Run Power Active
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Transmission
ActionMessage
See your authorized dealer.Transmission Malfunction Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’s possible.Transmission Over Temperature StopSafely
The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’s possible.Transmission Overheating Stop Safely
See your authorized dealer.Transmission Service Required
Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.Transmission Too Hot Press Brake
The transmission has limited functionality. See an authorized dealer.Transmission Limited Function See Manual
Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive.Transmission Warming Up Please Wait
A reminder to shift into park. In addition, this message is typical after reconnecting or rechargingthe battery until you cycle the ignition to the on mode. See Changing the 12V Battery (page310).
Transmission Not in Park
Displays when the transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.Transmission Adjusted
Displays when the transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.Transmission AdaptMode
Displays when the transmission shift lever is locked and unable to select gears.Transmission IndicatMode Lockup On
Displays when the transmission shift lever is unlocked and free to select gears.Transmission IndicatMode Lockup Off
Displays when an invalid gear has been selected.Invalid Gear Selection
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ActionMessage
See your authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Neutral UnavailableService Required
See your authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Low Unavailable ServiceRequired
Displays when neutral tow is active and the ignition needs to be turned off. See Towing theVehicle on Four Wheels (page 260).Neutral Tow Engaged Turn Ignition Off forTowing
Displays while attempting to exit neutral tow. The brake pedal needs to be depressed and parkbutton selected to deactivate. See Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 260).Neutral Tow Engaged Depress Brake andSelect Park to Exit Neutral Tow
Displays when neutral tow is active and the park brake needs to be released. See Towing theVehicle on Four Wheels (page 260).Neutral Tow Remove Park Brake forTowing
Displays when neutral tow has been deactivated.Neutral Tow Disengaged
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Note:Do not remove ice from the mirrorswith a scraper or adjust the mirror glasswhen it is frozen in place.
Note:Do not clean the mirror housing orglass with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum-based cleaning products.
Windshield Wiper De-icer (If Equipped)
When you switch the heated rear windowon, the windshield wiper de-icer turns on.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin airfilter, which gives you and your passengersthe following benefits:
•It improves your driving comfort byreducing particle and odor concentration.
•It improves the interior compartmentcleanliness.
•It protects the climate controlcomponents from particle deposits.
You can locate the cabin air filter behind theglove box.
Note:Make sure you have a cabin air filterinstalled at all times. This prevents foreignobjects from entering the system. Runningthe system without a filter in place couldresult in degradation or damage to thesystem.
Replace the filter at regular intervals.
For additional cabin air filter information, orto replace the filter, see a qualifiedtechnician.
REMOTE START
The system adjusts the interior temperaturedepending on your chosen settings duringremote start.
You cannot adjust the climate control settingduring remote start operation. When youswitch the ignition on, the climate controlsystem returns to the previous settings. Youcan now make adjustments.
Some features may remain on if they turn onduring remote start:
•Driver heated seat.
•Driver ventilated seat.
•Heated steering wheel.
•Heated mirrors.
•Heated rear window.
•Windshield wiper de-icer.
Note:If the passenger heated or ventilatedseats are on when you switch the vehicleoff, they default to the driver setting whenyou switch the vehicle on.
You can adjust the default remote startsettings using the information displaycontrols. See Information Displays (page112).
Automatic Settings
In hot weather, the system sets to 72°F(22°C). The ventilated seats set to high (ifavailable, and if you select AUTO in theinformation display).
In moderate weather, the system heats orcools (based on pre-selected settings). Therear defroster, heated mirrors and heated orventilated seats do not turn on.
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MEMORY FUNCTION (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Before activating the memory seat,make sure that the area immediatelysurrounding the seat is clear of obstructionsand that all occupants are clear of movingparts.
Do not use the memory function whenyour vehicle is moving.
This feature automatically recalls the positionof the following features:
•Driver seat.
•Power mirrors.
•Power steering column.
The memory control is on the driver door.
Saving a PreSet Position
1. Adjust the memory features to yourdesired position.
2. Press the SET button until you hear asingle tone.
3.Press the desired preset button until youhear a single tone.
You can save up to two preset memorypositions. You can save a memory preset atany time.
Recalling a PreSet Position
Press and release the preset buttonassociated with your desired driving position.The memory features move to the positionstored for that preset.
Note:You can only recall a preset memoryposition when you switch the ignition off, orwhen the transmission is in park (P) orneutral (N) if the ignition is on and the vehicleis not moving.
You can also recall a preset memory positionby:
•Pressing the unlock button on yourintelligent access key fob if it is linked toa preset position.
•Unlocking the intelligent driver doorhandle if a linked key fob is present.
Note:Using a linked key fob to recall yourmemory position when the ignition is offmoves the seat to the Easy Entry position.
Note:Pressing any active memory featurecontrol - power seat, mirror, or steeringcolumn (or any memory button) during amemory recall cancels the operation.
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