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ActionMessage
Displays when the door switches have been disabled.Switches Inhibited Security Mode
Displays when there is a system malfunction with the child locks. Contact your authorized dealeras soon as possible.Child Lock Malfunction Service Required
Displays the factory keypad code after the keypad has been reset. See Keyless Entry (page74).Factory Keypad Code {X X X X X}
Driver Alert
ActionMessage
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.Driver Alert Warning Rest Now
Take a rest soon.Driver Alert Warning Rest Suggested
Fuel
ActionMessage
Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.Fuel Level Low
Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Wait for up to 15 seconds while the fuel system depressurizes.Fuel Door Opening
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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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ActionMessage
This message is displayed when there is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. See yourauthorized dealer for service.Starting System Fault
Displayed during spare key programming, when an Intelligent Access key is programmed to thesystem.Key Program Successful
Displayed during spare key programming, when an Intelligent Access key has failed to beprogrammed.Key Program Failure
Displayed during spare key programming when the maximum number of keys have beenprogrammed.Max Number of Keys Learned
Displayed during spare key programming when not enough keys have been programmed.Not Enough Keys Learned
Displays when the key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible.Key Battery Low Replace Soon
Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys.Could Not Program Integrated Key
Displayed as a reminder that the vehicle is on.Vehicle is ON
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Lane Keeping System
ActionMessage
The system has malfunctioned. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction ServiceRequired
The system has detected a condition that has caused the system to be temporarily unavailable.Front Camera Temporarily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires the windshield to be cleaned to operateproperly.Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.Front Camera Malfunction ServiceRequired
Displayed when the system requests the driver to keep their hands on the steering wheel.Keep Hands on Steering Wheel
Maintenance
ActionMessage
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the warningstays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact your authorized dealer assoon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See General Maintenance Information(page 489).Change Engine Oil Soon
Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. See General Maintenance Information (page 489).Oil Change Required
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ActionMessage
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately.See Brake Fluid Check (page 309).Brake Fluid Level Low
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact yourauthorized dealer.Check Brake System
Displays when the engine coolant temperature is excessively high. Stop the vehicle in a safeplace and contact your authorized dealer.Engine Coolant Over Temperature
Displays when the motor electronics are overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible,turn off the vehicle and let it cool. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact yourauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
Motor Coolant Over Temperature
Displays when the washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.Washer Fluid Level Low
Displays when the engine has reduced power in order to help reduce high coolant temperatures.Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp
Displayed when the kit needs service. See your authorized dealer.Service Tire Mobility Kit
Displays to indicate that the vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may not allow somefeatures to operate properly. See your authorized dealer.Transport / Factory Mode
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.See Manual
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MyKey
ActionMessage
Displayed during key programming when MyKey cannot be programmed.MyKey not Created
Displays when MyKey is active.MyKey Active Drive Safely
Displays when starting the vehicle and MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on.Speed Limited to XX MPH/km/h
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed isapproaching 80 mph (130 km/h).Near Vehicle Top Speed
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is reached.Vehicle at Top Speed of MyKey Setting
Displays when MyKey is active.Check Speed Drive Safely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder is activated.Buckle Up to Unmute Audio
Displays when a MyKey is in use and AdvanceTrac is activated.AdvanceTrac On - MyKey Setting
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Traction control is activated.Traction Control On - MyKey Setting
Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid is activated.MyKey Park Aid Cannot be Deactivated
Displayed when the lane keeping aid is on per MyKey settings.Lane Keeping Alert On MyKey Setting
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Park Aid
ActionMessage
Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorizeddealer. See Rear Parking Aid (page 210).Check Front Park Aid
Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorizeddealer. See Rear Parking Aid (page 210).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 is attempted without the brake pedalbeing pressed.To Release: Press Brake and Switch
The electric parking brake is set and an automatic release is attempted but cannot be performed.Perform a manual release.Park Brake Use Switch to Release
The electric parking brake is set and your vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h). Release parkbrake before continued driving.Release Park Brake
The electric parking brake is not fully applied.Park Brake Not Applied
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ActionMessage
The electric parking brake is not fully released.Park Brake Not Released
The electric parking brake system has been put into a special mode that is used to allow serviceof the rear brakes. Contact an authorized dealer.Park Brake Maintenance Mode
The electric park brake system has detected a condition that requires service. Some functionalitymay still be available. See an authorized dealer.Park Brake Limited Function ServiceRequired
The electric parking brake system has detected a condition that requires service. See anauthorized dealer.Park Brake Malfunction Service Now
Numerous park brake applies have overheated the system. Wait 2 minutes before attemptingto apply again.Park Brake System Overheated
Power Steering
ActionMessage
The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service. See your authorizeddealer.Steering Fault Service Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop the vehicle a safe place. Contact your authorizeddealer.Steering Loss Stop Safely
The power steering system has detected a condition within the power steering system or passiveentry or passive start system requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.Steering Assist Fault Service Required
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