Keys and Intelligent Access
Action
Message
A reminder to press the brake while starting your vehicle.
To START Press Brake
The key is not detected by the system.
No Key Detected
The Start Stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and
an Intelligent Access key is not detected inside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is
Needed
Your vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.
Full Accessory Power
Active
There is a problem with your vehicle ’s starting system. See
an authorized dealer for service.
Starting System Fault
During spare key programming, an intelligent access key isprogrammed to the system.
Key Program Successful
During spare key programming, the maximum number of keyshave been programmed.
Max Number of Keys
Learned
Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligentaccess key has failed to be programmed.
Key Program Failure
Displayed during spare key programming when not enoughkeys 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
Displays when the vehicle is switched off.
Vehicle Switched Off
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Lane Keeping System
Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Lane Keeping Sys.
Malfunction Service Required
The system has detected a condition that has caused thesystem to be temporarily unavailable.
Front Camera Tempor-
arily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires the wind-shield to be cleaned to operate properly.
Front Camera Low Visib-
ility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Front Camera Malfunc-
tion Service Required
The system requests the driver to keep their hands on thesteering wheel.
Keep Hands on Steering
Wheel
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the
engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.
Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left reaches 0%.
Oil Change Required
The brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be
inspected immediately. See Brake Fluid Check (page 229).
Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safeplace. Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high.
Engine Coolant Over
Temperature
The washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.
Washer Fluid Level Low
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Transport mode. This maynot allow some features to operate properly. Contact an authorized dealer.
Transport Mode Contact
Dealer
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Action
Message
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Factory mode. This maynot allow some features to operate properly. Contact an authorized dealer.
Factory Mode Contact
Dealer
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
The engine has reduced power to help reduce high engine temperature.
Power Reduced to
Lower Engine Temp
The brake system has reduced stopping power.
Brake Applied Power
Reduced
The motor electronics are overheating. Stop your vehicle as
soon as safely possible, turn off your vehicle and let it cool. If
the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Motor Coolant Over
Temperature
Park Aid Action
Message
The system has detected a condition that requires service.Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Front Park Aid
The system has detected a condition that requires service.Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Rear Park Aid
The radar is blocked due to bad weather, ice, mud or water
in front of radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See Rear Parking Aid (page 160).
Rear Park Aid Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See Manual
The radar is blocked due to bad weather, ice, mud or water
in front of radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve.
Front Park Aid Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See
Manual
The radar is blocked due to bad weather, ice, mud or water
in front of radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See
Principle of Operation (page 160).
Park Aid Not Available
Sensor Blocked See Manual
Displays the park aid status.
Front Park Aid On Off
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Aid On Off
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Park Brake
Action
Message
The parking brake is set, the engine is running and you drive
your vehicle more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays
on after the parking brake is released, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Park Brake Engaged
The electric parking brake is set and a manual release isattempted without the brake pedal being pressed.
To Release: Press Brake
and Switch
The electric parking brake is set and an automatic release isattempted 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 park brake before continued driving.
Release Park Brake
The electric parking brake is not fully applied.
Park Brake Not Applied
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 service of the rear brakes. Contactan authorized dealer.
Park Brake Maintenance
Mode
The electric park brake system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Some functionality may still be available. Contact your authorized dealer.
Park Brake Limited
Function Service Required
The electric parking brake system has detected a conditionthat requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.
Park Brake Malfunction
Service Now
Numerous park brake applies have overheated the system.Wait 2 minutes before attempting to apply again.
Park Brake System
Overheated
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Police Engine Idle feature
Action
Message
Displayed when the Police Engine Idle feature conditions arenot correct for proper operation.
Police Engine Idle Not
Available
Displayed when there is a fault detected in the Police EngineIdle feature and the system is not active.
Police Engine Idle Fault
Displayed when there is a fault detected in the Police EngineIdle feature and the system is active.
Police Engine Idle Fault
Restart Engine
Displayed when the Police Engine Idle feature is active.
Police Engine Idle Active
Reinsert Key or Press Button
Power Steering Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition thatrequires service. See an authorized dealer.
Steering Fault Service
Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehiclein a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering Loss Stop
Safely
The power steering system has detected a condition withinthe power steering system or passive entry or passive start system requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering Assist Fault
Service Required
The steering lock system has detected a condition thatrequires service. See an authorized dealer.
Steering Lock Malfunc-
tion Service Now
Pre-Collision Assist Action
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.
Pre-Collision Assist Not
Available Sensor Blocked
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Not
Available
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Seats
Action
Message
Objects are by the passenger seat. After you move the objectsaway from the seat, if the warning stays on or continues to
come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Occupant Sensor
BLOCKED Remove
Objects Near Passenger Seat
Starting System Action
Message
A reminder to apply the brake when starting your vehicle.
To START Press Brake
The starter has exceeded its cranking time in attempting tostart your vehicle.
Cranking Time Exceeded
The starter is attempting to start your vehicle.
Engine Start Pending
Please Wait
The system has cancelled the pending start.
Pending Start Cancelled
Your vehicle is ready to drive.
Ready to Drive
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Action
Message
One or more tires on your vehicle has low pressure. See Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (page 264).
Tire Pressure Low
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact an
authorized dealer.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 264).
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is
in use. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact
an authorized dealer as soon as possible. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 264).
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
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Trailer (If Equipped)
Action
Message
A correct trailer connection is sensed during a givenignition cycle.
Trailer Connected
A trailer connection becomes disconnected, either
intentionally or unintentionally, and has been sensed during a given ignition cycle.
Trailer Disconnected
The trailer sway control has detected trailer sway.
Trailer Sway Reduce Speed
There are certain faults in your vehicle wiring and trailer
wiring/brake system. See Towing a Trailer (page 186).
Trailer Wiring Fault
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check yourlamp.
Trailer Left Turn Lamps Fault
Check Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check yourlamp.
Trailer Right Turn Lamps Fault
Check Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer battery. See
Towing
a Trailer (page 186).
Trailer Battery Not Charging See
Manual
There is a fault with your vehicle trailer lighting module.See
Towing a Trailer (page 186).
Trailer Lighting Module Fault
See Manual
Transmission Action
Message
You switched the engine off and shift select lever is in anyposition other than park (P).
Shift to Park
Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive.
Transmission Warming
Up Please Wait
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed.
Press Brake Pedal
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in asafe place as soon as it’ s possible.
Transmission Over
Temperature Stop Safely
See an authorized dealer.
Transmission Service
Required
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in asafe place as soon as it’ s possible.
Transmission Too Hot
Press Brake
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Action
Message
The transmission has limited functionality. See an authorized dealer.
Transmission Limited
Function See Manual
A reminder to shift into park. In addition, this message is typicalafter reconnecting or recharging the battery until you cycle
the ignition to the on mode. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 231).
Transmission Not in Park
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs
to be depressed before exiting the vehicle. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Confirm Park Brake
Apply Before Exiting the Vehicle
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Service Required
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle isshifting to park. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Vehicle is Shifting to Park
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle isshifting to reverse. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Reverse Unavailable Service Required
See an authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Drive
Unavailable Select S for Drive Service Required
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Neutral Unavailable Service Required
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Sport
Unavailable Service Required
Displays when an invalid gear has been selected.
Invalid Gear Selection
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed toenable the transmission to shift from park.
Depress Brake to Shift
from Park
Reminder to switch off the ignition while in neutral tow.
Neutral Tow Engaged
Turn Ignition Off for Towing
Displays when neutral hold is active and you want to exit neutral tow.
Neutral Tow Engaged
Depress Brake andSelect Park to Exit Neutral Tow
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