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Pre-Collision Assist
ActionMessage
Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system willbe disabled. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Pre-Collision Assist Malfunction
Displayed when the collision warning system radar is blocked because of poor radar visibilitydue to bad weather, ice, mud or water in front of the radar. Driver can typically clean the sensorto resolve. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Not Available SensorBlocked
Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system willbe disabled. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Pre-Collision Assist Not Available
Remote Start
ActionMessage
Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and push the gear shift button to drive the vehicleafter a remote start.To Drive: Press Brake and Gear ShiftButton
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Seats
ActionMessage
Displays as a reminder that memory seats are not available while driving.Memory Recall Not Permitted While Driving
Displays to show where your memory setting has been saved.Memory {0} Saved
Starting System
ActionMessage
Displays when starting the vehicle as a reminder to apply the brake.To START Press Brake
Displays when the starter has exceeded its cranking time in attempting to start the vehicle.Cranking Time Exceeded
Displays when the starter is attempting to start the vehicle.Engine Start Pending Please Wait
Displays when the pending start has been cancelled.Pending Start Cancelled
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
ActionMessage
Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. See Tire PressureMonitoring System (page 352).Tire Pressure Low
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on orcontinues to come on, contact your authorized dealer. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System(page 352).
Tire Pressure Monitor Fault
Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. If the warningstays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. See TirePressure Monitoring System (page 352).
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault
Traction Control
ActionMessage
Displays when the traction control system has been switched off or on. See Using TractionControl (page 197).Traction Control Off / Traction Control On
Displays when a spinout has occurred and the hazard are activated.Spinout Detected Hazards Activated
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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 Overheating Stop Safely
The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’s possible.Transmission Over Temperature StopSafely
See your authorized dealer.Transmission Service Required
Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.Transmission Too Hot Press Brake
Displays when the transmission has overheated and has limited functionality.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 (page314).
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
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed.Press Brake Pedal
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed to enable the transmission to shift frompark.Depress Brake to Shift from Park
Displays when the neutral button N needs to be pressed again to enter neutral hold. See Auto-matic Transmission (page 177).Press N again to Enter Stay in NeutralMode
Displays when neutral hold is active. See Automatic Transmission (page 177).Stay in Neutral Mode Engaged
Displays when neutral hold is active. See General Information (page 110).Stay in Neutral Tow Engaged See Manualto Disable
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be depressed before exitingthe vehicle. See your authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Confirm Park BrakeApply Before Exiting the Vehicle
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be depressed before exitingthe vehicle. See your authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Cannot Shift Trans UsePark Brake to Secure Vehicle
See your authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Service Required
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to park. See your authorizeddealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Vehicle is Shifting toPark
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to reverse. See your authorizeddealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Reverse UnavailableService Required
See your authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Drive Unavailable SelectS for Drive Service Required
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ActionMessage
See your authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Neutral UnavailableService Required
See your authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Sport UnavailableService Required
Displays when neutral tow is active and the ignition needs to be turned off. See Towing theVehicle on Four Wheels (page 257).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 257).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 257).Neutral Tow Remove Park Brake forTowing
Displays when neutral tow has been deactivated.Neutral Tow Disengaged
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REMOTE START
The climate control system adjusts theinterior temperature during remote start.
You can switch this feature on or off andadjust the settings using the informationdisplay controls. See Information Displays(page 110).
You cannot adjust the climate control settingduring remote start operation. Switch theignition on to make adjustments.
Based on your remote start settings, thefollowing vehicle-dependent features mayor may not remain on after remote startingyour vehicle:
•Climate controlled seats.
•Heated steering wheel.
•Heated mirrors.
•Heated rear window.
•Windshield wiper de-icer.
Note:For dual zone climate controlled seats,the passenger seat setting defaults to matchthe driver seat during remote start.
Automatic Settings
If Auto is on, the system sets the interiortemperature to 72°F (22°C) and heats orcools the vehicle interior as required toachieve comfort.
Note:In cold weather, the heated rearwindow and heated mirrors turn on.
Last Settings
If Last Settings is on, the system uses thesettings last selected before you turned offthe vehicle.
Heated and Cooled Features
In Auto mode, certain heated features mayswitch on during cold weather, and cooledfeatures during hot weather.
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Lumbar and Bolster ModeMassage Mode
Upper lumbarBack massage intensity adjustmentA
Lumbar decreaseMassage intensity decrease and off*B
Lower lumbar**Cushion massage intensity adjustmentC
Lumbar increaseMassage intensity increaseD
-On and offE
*The massage feature defaults to an alternating massage mode with back massage intensity adjustment. The lumbar and bolster features
default to the middle lumbar mode.**Press C a second time to adjust the back bolster. Press C a third time to adjust the cushion bolster.
You can also adjust this feature through the touchscreen.
Press the Menu Settings icon, thenVehicle. Choose Multi-ContourSeats.
When switched on, the system displaysdirections for you to adjust the lumbarsettings in your seat or to set the massagefunction.
To access and make adjustments to thelumbar setting:
1. Choose the desired seat to adjust.
2. Press the + or - to adjust the lumbarintensity.
To access and make adjustments to themassage setting:
1. Press the Menu Settings icon, thenVehicle. Choose Multi-Contour Seats.
2. Choose the desired seat to adjust.
3. Press OFF, LO or HI.
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