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Parking Brake
Description
Message
You have not released the parking brake and your vehicle
reaches 3 mph (5 km/h). If the message continues to appear
after you have released the parking brake, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Park Brake Engaged
Pre-Collision Assist Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Not
Available
The system sensors are blocked. See
Pre-Collision Assist
(page 215).
Pre-Collision Assist Not
Available Sensor Blocked
Rear Window Lock Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Child Lock Malfunction
See Manual
Remote Control Description
Message
The key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as
possible.
Key Battery Low Replace
Soon
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Selective Catalytic Reductant System
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level
Description
Message
Refill the diesel exhaust fluid tank as soon as possible. See
Selective Catalytic Reductant System (page 160).
DEF Level Range:
distance metric:###0 km
Refill Soon
DEF Level Range:
distance imperial:###0
mi Refill Soon
DEF Level Low Range:
distance metric:###0 km
Refill Now
DEF Level Low Range:
distance imperial:###0
mi Refill Now
DEF Level Empty Speed
Limited to avg speed
metric:#0 km/h in
distance metric:###0 km
DEF Level Empty Speed
Limited to avg speed
imperial:#0 MPH in
distance imperial:###0
mi
DEF Level Empty Speed
Limited to avg speed
metric:#0 km/h Upon
Restart
DEF Level Empty Speed
Limited to avg speed
imperial:#0 MPH Upon
Restart
DEF Level Empty Speed
Limited to avg speed
metric:#0 km/h
DEF Level Empty Speed
Limited to avg speed
imperial:#0 MPH
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Description
Message
DEF Level Empty Engine
Idled Soon The diesel exhaust fluid tank is empty. Refill the diesel
exhaust fluid tank. The minimum fluid refill quantity required
to restart the engine is 1.3 gal (5 L). See Selective Catalytic
Reductant System (page 160).
DEF Level Empty Engine
Idled See Manual
Diesel Exhaust Fluid System Malfunction Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
DEF Fault Speed Limited
to avg speed metric:#0
km/h in distance
metric:###0 km
DEF Fault Speed Limited
to avg speed imperial:#0
MPH in distance
imperial:###0 mi
DEF Fault Speed Limited
to avg speed metric:#0
km/h Upon Restart
DEF Fault Speed Limited
to avg speed imperial:#0
MPH Upon Restart
DEF Fault Speed Limited
to avg speed metric:#0
km/h
DEF Fault Speed Limited
to avg speed imperial:#0
MPH
DEF Fault Engine Idled
Soon
DEF Fault Engine Idled
See Manual
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Stability Control
Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Service AdvanceTrac
Starting System Description
Message
Displays if you switch the ignition on and do not start the
engine.
Full Accessory Power
Active
A reminder to press the brake pedal when starting your
vehicle.
To START Press Brake
Displays if your vehicle fails to start.
Cranking Time Exceeded
The system does not detect a valid passive key inside your
vehicle.
No Key Detected
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Starting System Fault
Displays if you switch the engine off and the system does not
detect a valid passive key inside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is
Needed
Steering System Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Stop your vehicle in a safe
place. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Steering Loss Stop
Safely
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Steering Fault Service
Now
Steering Assist Fault
Service Required
Steering Lock Malfunc-
tion Service Now
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Description
Message
One or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure.
Tire Pressure Low
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
The system has malfunctioned or the spare tire is in use. If
the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
Transmission Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Transmission Malfunc-
tion Service Now
Transmission Service
Required
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, switch the engine off
and allow the transmission to cool. If the message continues
to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Transmission Overtem-
perature Stop Safely
Transmission Over-
heating Stop Safely
Transmission Too Hot
Press Brake
The transmission has limited functionality. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Transmission Limited
Function See Manual
Displays at low outside temperatures, if it takes a few seconds
for the transmission to engage a gear.
Transmission Warming
Up Please Wait
Fully press the brake pedal until the message disappears
from the information display.
Displays as a reminder to shift into park (P).
Transmission Not in Park
Press the brake pedal to unlock the transmission.
Press Brake to Unlock
Gearshift Lever
Displays when the selector lever unlocks.
Gearshift Lever Unlocked
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Wireless Accessory Charging
Description
Message
Wireless charging has started.
Wireless Charger Active
Wireless charging has stopped. Remove objects from the
charging surface and place phone on center of charging
surface.
Charging Terminated
Phone misaligned or
object between phone
and charger detected.
Correct the condition to
resume charging.
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When you start the engine, it remains
running until you press the push button
ignition switch, even if your vehicle does
not detect a valid passive key. If you open
and close a door when the engine is
running, the system searches for a valid
passive key.
Starting System Information Messages Action
Message
Displays if you switch the ignition on and do not start the
engine.
Full Accessory Power
Active
Displays when you start the engine as a reminder to fully
press the brake pedal.
To START Press Brake
Displays when you start the engine as a reminder to fully
press the clutch pedal.
To START Press Clutch
Displays when you start the engine as a reminder to fully
press the brake and clutch pedals.
To START Press Brake
and Clutch
Displays if the engine fails to start.
Cranking Time Exceeded
Displays if the system does not detect a valid passive key.
No Key Detected
Displays if you are unable to start the engine with a correctly
coded key. The system has detected a fault that requires
service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Starting System Fault
Displays for 10 seconds if you switch the engine off and the
system does not detect a valid passive key. After 10 seconds,
you can no longer start the engine if the system does not
detect a valid passive key.
Restart Now or Key is
Needed
Key Outside Vehicle Audible
Warning
Sounds when you remove the passive key
from your vehicle and the engine is running.
STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE
The speed at which the engine idles
immediately after starting is optimized to
minimize vehicle emissions and maximize
cabin comfort and fuel economy. Note:
You can only attempt to start the
engine for a limited amount of time before
the starting system temporarily disables. If
you exceed the starting time limit, a
message may appear and you cannot
attempt to start the engine for at least 15
minutes.
Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Make sure the transmission is in park
(P).
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Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
Note:
Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
2. Turn the key to position III.
Note: The engine may continue cranking
for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note: The engine takes longer to start at
lower temperatures. It may crank for several
seconds when very cold.
Vehicles with a Push Button
Ignition Switch
See
Push Button Ignition Switch (page
135).
Failure to Start
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
If you cannot start the engine after 3
attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the
following:
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift into park (P).
4. Fully press the accelerator pedal and hold it there.
5. Turn the key to position
III until the
engine starts. Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition
Switch
See
Push Button Ignition Switch (page
135).
Automatic Engine Shutdown
For vehicles with a push button ignition
switch, the engine shuts down if it has been
idling for an extended period. The ignition
also turns off to save battery power.
Before your vehicle shuts down, a message
appears in the information display showing
a timer counting down. If you do not
intervene within 30 seconds, your vehicle
shuts down. Another message appears in
the information display to inform you that
your vehicle has shut down to save fuel.
Start your vehicle as normal.
Automatic Engine Shutdown Override
You can stop the shutdown, or reset the
timer, at any point before the 30-second
countdown has expired by doing any of the
following:
• Pressing the brake or accelerator pedal.
• Switching off the automatic engine
shutdown in the information display.
• Pressing the
OK or RESET button
during the 30-second countdown.
Switching the Automatic Engine Shutdown On or Off
To switch the automatic engine shutdown on or off, use the information display
controls on the steering wheel to select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Settings
Press the
OK button.
Vehicle Settings
Press the
OK button.
Auto Engine Off
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