WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious. Some lamps
illuminate when you start your vehicle to
make sure they work. If any lamps remain
on after starting your vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning lamp for further
information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and operate the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator
(If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
It illuminates white when the
system is in standby mode. It illuminates
green when you set the adaptive cruise
speed.
See Using Adaptive Cruise Control
(page 189).
Anti-Lock Braking System If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Your vehicle
continues to have normal braking without
the anti-lock brake system function. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Automatic Headlamp High Beam
Indicator
(If Equipped) It illuminates when the system
turns the headlamp high beam
on.
See
Automatic High Beam Control
(page 80). Auto-Start-Stop Indicator It illuminates when the engine
has automatically stopped. It
flashes to inform you when the
engine needs to restart. The indicator is
shown with a strikethrough if the system
is not available.
See
Auto-Start-Stop (page 145).
Battery It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a malfunction.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Blind Spot Monitor
(If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the system off.
See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 202).
Brake System Warning Lamp WARNING:
Driving your vehicle
with the warning lamp on is dangerous.
A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury.
Note: Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp and will
illuminate when:
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•
You apply the parking brake with the
ignition on.
• Your vehicle has a brake fault or low
brake fluid level, regardless of parking
brake position. If the lamp illuminates while you
are moving, you may have the
parking brake applied. Be sure
that the parking brake is off.
Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible if the lamp
continues to illuminate.
Cruise Control Indicator (If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
See
Using Cruise Control
(page 188).
Direction Indicator Flashes when the left or right
direction indicator or the hazard
warning flasher turns on. An
increase in the rate of flashing warns of a
failed indicator bulb.
Door Ajar Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door is open.
Electronic Locking Differential
(If
Equipped) Illuminates when using the
electronic locking differential. Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp If it illuminates when your vehicle
is moving, this indicates that the
engine is overheating. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 266).
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp It illuminates and a chime
sounds until you fasten the
seatbelts.
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators
(If
Equipped) Illuminates when four-wheel
drive low is engaged.
Illuminates when four-wheel
drive high is engaged.
Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
a malfunction. Have the system checked.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator (If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
Headlamp High Beam Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the headlamp high beam on. It
flashes when you use the
headlamp flasher.
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Hood Ajar Warning Lamp
Illuminates when the ignition is
on and the hood is not
completely closed.
Low Beam Malfunction (If Equipped) Lights when there is a
malfunction with the low beam
headlamp.
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine
running or when driving, check the tire
pressure as soon as possible.
It also illuminates 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.
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning
Lamp It illuminates when the washer
fluid is low.
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on. If it illuminates when the engine is running
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. If the oil level is sufficient, this
indicates a system malfunction. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
See
Engine Oil Check (page 264).
Parking Lamps It illuminates when you switch
the parking lamps on.
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced
Power/Electronic Throttle Control Illuminates when the system has
detected a powertrain or a
four-wheel drive fault. Contact
an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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.
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.
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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 154).
Stability Control and Traction
Control Indicator Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or remains
on when the engine is running, this
indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
See
Using Stability Control (page 176).
Stability Control and Traction
Control Off Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the system off.
Tow Haul Indicator
(If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
Trail Control
(If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition. Keyless Warning Alert
(If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key, after
the last door is closed and your keyless
vehicle is in RUN, indicating your 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 an authorized dealer
immediately.
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Driver Assist
Tire Pressure
Trailer Sway
1 Type 2 Settings
Auto Engine Off
Vehicle
Easy Entry/ExitEnter the submenu and
select your setting
Lighting
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Locks
Hold OK to Initialize Neutral Tow
Neutral
Tow
oil Life XXX% - Hold OK to Reset
Oil Life
Reset
Enter the submenu and
select your setting
Remote
Start
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Windows
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Wipers
Hold
OK to Create MyKey
Create
MyKey
MyKey
Enter the submenu and select your setting
911
Assist
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Do Not
Disturb
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Traction
Control
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Max
Speed
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Speed
Minder
Volume Limiter
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Driver Assist
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Lane Keeping
Sys
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Pre-Collision
Tire Monitor
Tire Monitor
Settings
In this mode, you can configure different
driver setting choices. Note:
Some items are optional and may
not appear. Settings
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Alarm
Vehicle
Auto Engine Off Enter the submenu and select your setting
Lighting
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Locks
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Neutral Tow
XXX% - Hold OK to Reset
Oil Life Reset
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Remote Start
Seatbelts
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Windows
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Wipers
Mykey Status
Mykey Status
MyKey
Hold
OK to Create MyKey
Create MyKey
Always On or User Selectable
911 Assist
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Do Not Disturb
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Traction Control
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Max Speed
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Speed Minder
Volume Limiter
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Auto-Start-Stop
Action
Message
The system is not functioning. A manual restart is required.
Auto StartStop Manual
Restart Required
The engine needs to be restarted, press the clutch pedal to start.
Auto StartStop Press
Clutch to Start Engine
The engine needs to be restarted, press any pedal to start.
Auto StartStop Press a
Pedal to Start Engine
Select neutral for the system to restart the engine.
Auto StartStop Select
Neutral To Start Engine
Displays when the vehicle is in StartStop when the door is
opened. Switch the ignition off before leaving the vehicle if the system has shut down the engine.
Vehicle is ON
The system detects a fault that requires service. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Auto StartStop Malfunc-
tion Service Required
The engine needs to be restarted, press the brake pedal harder to start.
Auto StartStop Press
Brake Harder to Activate
Conditions are not met for the Auto StartStop system tofunction properly.
Auto StartStop Not
Available
Select park for the system to restart the engine.
Auto StartStop Shift to
P, then Restart Engine
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Drivetrain
Action
Message
Slow the vehicle to the displayed speed to allow the elec-tronic locking differential to engage.
To Engage Locking
Differential Slow to XX mph/km/h
The electronic locking differential requests the acceleratorto be released in order to engage.
To Engage Locking
Differential Release Accelerator Pedal
An electronic locking differential (ELD) system fault is
present. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Locking Differen-
tial
The transfer case is in the neutral position. This message
indicates that your vehicle is safe to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Enabled
Leave Transmission in Neutral
The transfer case is NOT in the neutral position. This messageindicates that your vehicle is NOT safe to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Disabled
Engine Action
Message
The engine has reduced power to help reduce highengine temperature.
Power Reduced to Lower Engine
Temp
Fuel Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
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