
Electric Park Brake
Illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake has a
malfunction. See Electric
Parking Brake (page 164).
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
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. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 249).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Seatbelt It will illuminate and a chime will
sound to remind you to fasten
your seatbelt. See
Seatbelt
Reminder (page 37).
Fog Lamps - Front
(If Equipped) It will illuminate when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
High Beam It will illuminate when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
will flash when you use the
headlamp flasher. Information
(If Equipped) It will illuminate when a new
message is stored in the
information display. It will be red
or amber in color depending on the severity
of the message and will remain on until the
cause of the message has been rectified.
See
Information Messages (page 98).
Low Fuel Level It will illuminate when the fuel
level is low or the fuel tank is
nearly empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine
running or when driving, check your tire
pressure as soon as possible.
It will also illuminate momentarily when
you switch the ignition on to confirm the
lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate
when you switch the ignition on, or begins
to flash at any time, have the system
checked by your authorized dealer.
Parking Lamps It will illuminate when you switch
the parking lamps on.
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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If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have
your vehicle immediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether your vehicle is
ready for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Emission Law (page 150).
Traction and Stability Control It will flash when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated
or does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction the
system will switch off. Have the system
checked by your authorized dealer
immediately.
Traction and Stability Control Off It illuminates when you switch
the system off. It will go out
when you switch the system
back on or when you switch the ignition
off. AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
(If
Equipped)
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.
Engine On Warning Chime
A warning chime will sound when any door
is opened if the vehicle exceeds a relatively
low speed.
Keyless Warning Alert
(If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit the
vehicle and the keyless vehicle is in RUN,
indicating the 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 your authorized dealer
immediately.
Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime
Sounds when you have not moved the
transmission selector lever to position
P.
A message will be shown in the display.
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Airbag
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the system requires service dueto a malfunction. Contact your authorized dealer.
Amber
Airbag fault Service now
Alarm Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the alarm has been triggereddue to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft
Alarm (page 70).
Amber
Alarm Activated Check
Vehicle
Displays when the system requires service dueto a malfunction. Contact your authorized dealer.
-
Alarm fault Service
required
Automatic Engine Shutdown Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the engine has shut off to helpincrease fuel economy.
-
Engine Shut Off For Fuel
Economy
Displays when the engine is getting ready to
shut off. You can press OK on the left steering wheel button to override the shut down.
-
Engine Shuts Off in
{seconds to shut off:#0} Seconds Press Ok to Override
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Auto Start-Stop
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Switch the ignition off before leaving your
vehicle if the system has shut down the engine. See Auto-Start-Stop (page 139).
Red
Auto StartStop Switch
ignition off
Have your vehicle checked by an authorizeddealer.
Amber
Auto StartStop
malfunction Service required
The engine needs to be restarted, press the
clutch pedal to start. See
Auto-Start-Stop
(page 139).
-
Auto StartStop Press a
Pedal to Start Engine
Select neutral for the system to restart theengine.
See Auto-Start-Stop (page 139).
-
Auto StartStop Select
Neutral To Start Engine
The system is not functioning. A manual restartis required.
-
Auto StartStop Manual
Restart Required
Battery and Charging System Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do soand switch off the ignition. Contact your authorized dealer.
Red
Electrical System Over-
voltage Stop Safely
Displays to warn of a low battery condition.
Turn off all unneeded electrical accessories. Contact your authorized dealer.
Amber
Battery Low See Manual
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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displayed when the blind spot information
system and cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information
System (page 197).
Amber
Blindspot Low visibility
See manual
Displayed when a fault with the system has
occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Amber
BLIS: X sensor fault
Service required
Displayed when the system is not available dueto trailer use. See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 197).
Amber
Blindspot Not Available
Trailer Attached
Displayed when the system detects a vehicle.See
Cross Traffic Alert (page 198).
Amber
Cross Traffic Vehicle
coming from X
Displayed when the blind spot information
system and cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See
Cross Traffic Alert (page
198).
Amber
Cross Traffic Sensor
blocked See manual
Displays when the system requires service dueto a malfunction. Contact your authorized dealer.
Amber
Cross Traffic fault
Service required
Displayed when the system is not available dueto trailer use. See
Cross Traffic Alert (page
198).
-
Cross traffic disabled
Trailer attached
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Collision Warning and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Action
Indicator
Message
You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather,
ice, mud or water in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 185).
Amber
Front radar sensor
blocked See manual
A condition exists that the system cannot functionproperly. See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 185).
Amber
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact anauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
Amber
Collision Warning Fault
Service Required
A condition exists that the system cannot functionproperly. See
Collision Warning System (page
201).
Amber
Collision Warning Not
Available
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact anauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
Amber
Collision Warning Fault
Service Required
Doors Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the door(s) listed is not
completely closed and the vehicle is moving.
Red
X door open
Displays when the door(s) listed is notcompletely closed.
-
Displays when the luggage compartment is notcompletely closed and the vehicle is moving.
Red
Trunk Ajar
Displays when the luggage compartment is notcompletely closed.
-
Displays when the hood is not completelyclosed and the vehicle is moving.
Red
Hood Ajar
Displays when the hood is not completelyclosed.
-
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Engine
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Engine service is required. Contact yourauthorized dealer.
Amber
Engine fault Service now
Displays when the engine temperature is too
high. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and allow to engine to cool. If the problem persists,
contact your authorized dealer. See Engine
Coolant Check (page 251).
Red
High Engine Temper-
ature Stop Safely
Displays when the engine has reduced powerin order to help reduce high coolant temper- ature.
-
Power Reduced to
Lower Engine Temp
Four-Wheel Drive Action
Message
Indicator
Message
The system is not functioning correctly anddefaulted to front-wheel drive. See your
authorized dealer. See
Using Four-Wheel
Drive (page 158).
Amber
4WD fault Service
required
Displays when the system disables automatic-ally and enters front-wheel drive only mode to
protect driveline components. See Using Four- Wheel Drive
(page 158).
Amber
4WD Off
The system has overheated and defaulted tofront-wheel drive. See
Using Four-Wheel
Drive (page 158).
Amber
4WD temporarily
disabled
Displays when system operation has been
restored. See Using Four-Wheel Drive (page 158
).
-
4WD restored
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Lighting
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the brake lamp bulb has burnedout. Contact your authorized dealer.
-
Brake Lamp Bulb Fault
Displays when the low beam headlamp bulb
has burned out. Contact your authorized dealer.
-
Low Beam Bulb Fault
Displays when an electrical system problem
occurs with the headlamp system. Contact your authorized dealer.
Amber
Headlamp fault Service
required
Maintenance Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the engine oil life is depleted andrequires a change. See Engine Oil Check
(page 249).
-
Engine oil change due
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the
brake system should be inspected immediately. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 255).
Red
Brake fluid level low
Service now
MyKey Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when MyKey is active.
-
MyKey active Drive
Safely
Displays when starting the vehicle and MyKeyis in use and the MyKey speed limit is on.
-
MyKey Speed Limited to
XX MPH/km/h
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKeyspeed limit is on and the vehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).
Amber
MyKey Vehicle Near Top
Speed
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKeyspeed limit is reached.
Amber
MyKey Vehicle at Top
Speed
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