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Then...
If...
The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.
You and the front seat passenger buckle
your seatbelts before you switch the igni-
tion on or less than 1– 2 minutes elapse after
you switch the ignition on...
The Belt-Minder feature activates, the
seatbelt warning light illuminates and a
warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every
25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes
or until you and the front seat passenger
buckle your seatbelts.
You or the front seat passenger do not
buckle your seatbelts before your vehicle
reaches at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and 1–
2
minutes elapse after you switch the ignition
on...
The Belt-Minder feature activates, the
seatbelt warning light illuminates and a
warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every
25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes
or until you and the front seat passenger
buckle your seatbelts.
The seatbelt for the driver or front
passenger is unbuckled for about 1 minute
while the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph
(9.7 km/h) and more than 1–
2 minutes
elapse after you switch the ignition on...
Deactivating and Activating the
Belt-Minder Feature WARNING: While the system
allows you to deactivate it, this system
is designed to improve your chances of
being safely belted and surviving an
accident. We recommend you leave the
system activated for yourself and others
who may use the vehicle.
Note: The driver and front passenger
warnings switch on and off independently.
When you perform this procedure for one
seating position, do not buckle the other
position as this will terminate the process.
Read Steps 1–4 thoroughly before
proceeding with the programming
procedure. Before following the procedure, make sure
that:
•
The parking brake is set.
• The transmission is in park (P).
• The ignition is off.
• The driver and front passenger
seatbelts are unbuckled.
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
vehicle.
2. Wait until the seatbelt warning light turns off (about 1 minute). After Step
2, wait an additional 5 seconds before
proceeding with Step 3. Once you start
Step 3, you must complete the
procedure within 30 seconds.
3. For the seating position you are switching off, buckle then unbuckle the
seatbelt four times at a moderate
speed, ending in the unbuckled state.
After Step 3, the seatbelt warning light
turns on.
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Note:
Keep the doors closed throughout
the procedure.
2. Switch the ignition off.
Note: Do not press the brake pedal or
accelerator pedal throughout the procedure.
3. Insert the first programmed key into the ignition.
4. Switch the ignition on.
5. Wait five seconds.
6. Switch the ignition off and remove the
key from the ignition.
7. Within 10 seconds, insert the second programmed key into the ignition.
8. Switch the ignition on.
9. Wait five seconds.
10. Switch the ignition off and remove the key from the ignition.
11. Within 10 seconds, insert the unprogrammed key into the ignition.
12. Switch the ignition on.
13. Wait five seconds.
14. Switch the ignition off and remove the key from the ignition.
Check that the remote control functions
operate and your vehicle starts with the
new key.
Note: Wait 10 seconds and repeat the
procedure if the remote control functions
do not operate and you cannot start the
engine.
Wait 20 seconds and repeat the procedure
to program an additional key.
Programming a Passive Key
The procedure programs both the vehicle
immobilizer keycode and the remote entry
portion of the remote control to your
vehicle. To program a new key, you require two
programmed keys and one unprogrammed
key with you in your vehicle.
We recommend that you contact an
authorized dealer to have the key
programmed if you do not have two
programmed keys.
Make sure that you complete the
procedure within 30 seconds.
Stop and wait for at least one minute
before you start again if you miss a step.
Note:
You can program a maximum of four
keys to your vehicle.
Read the entire procedure before you
begin.
1. Close all the doors.
Note: Keep the doors closed throughout
the procedure.
2. Switch the ignition off.
Note: Do not press the brake pedal or
accelerator throughout the procedure.
3. Remove the key blade. See Remote
Control (page 54). 4. Remove the rubber mat from the cup
holder.
5. Place the first programmed key in the backup position with the buttons facing
upward and the unlock button facing
the front of your vehicle.
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5

The fuel filler door is on the
left-hand side of your vehicle.
A
The fuel filler door is on the
right-hand side of your vehicle.
B
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
At normal operating temperature, the
needle remains in the center section. If the
needle enters the red section, the engine
is overheating. Stop your vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so, switch the engine off
and allow it to cool.
Note: The system reduces the engine speed
if you continue to operate the engine at a
high engine speed.
Note: Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been determined
and resolved.
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 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.
Airbag Warning Lamp If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, continues
to flash or remains on when the
engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Lamp 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.
Blind Spot Information System
Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the system off. See Blind Spot
Information System (page 216).
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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. It illuminates when you engage
the parking brake and the
ignition is on.
If it illuminates when your vehicle
is moving, make sure the parking
brake is disengaged. If the
parking brake is disengaged, this indicates
low brake fluid level or a brake system
fault. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
Cruise Control Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the system on. See
Using
Cruise Control (page 203).
Direction Indicator It flashes when you switch the
direction indicators on.
Note: An increase in the rate of flashing
warns of a failed indicator bulb.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp It illuminates if the system has
malfunctioned. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as
possible. Engine Warning Lamps Service Engine Soon
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction.
If it flashes when you are driving, reduce
the speed of your vehicle immediately.
Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration
and have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible. Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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.
Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration
and have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
If both lamps illuminate when the engine
is running, stop your vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so. Continuing to drive your
vehicle may cause reduced power or the
engine to stop. Switch the ignition off and
attempt to restart the engine. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp It illuminates to remind you to
fasten your seatbelt. See
Seatbelt Reminder
(page 39).
Front Fog Lamp Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
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Fasten Seatbelt Audible Warning
Sounds when a seatbelt is unfastened in
an occupied seat and your vehicle is
moving.
Key in Ignition Audible Warning
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.
Headlamps On Audible Warning
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Parking Brake On Audible Warning
Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
audible warning remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer
immediately.
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Automatic High Beam Control
Description
Message
The camera has reduced visibility. Clean the windshield. If
the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Front Camera Low Visib-
ility Clean Screen
The camera has malfunctioned. Wait a short period of time
for the camera to cool down. If the message continues to
appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Front Camera Tempor-
arily Not Available
The camera has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Front Camera Malfunc-
tion Service Required
Auto-Start-Stop Description
Message
The system needs to restart the engine but requires your
confirmation. Press the brake pedal to restart the engine.
Auto StartStop Press
Brake to Start Engine
The system needs to restart the engine but requires your
confirmation. Press any pedal to restart the engine.
Auto StartStop Press a
Pedal to Start Engine
The system needs to restart the engine but requires your
confirmation. Shift into neutral (N) to restart the engine.
Auto StartStop Select
Neutral To Start Engine
The system needs to restart the engine but requires your
confirmation. Shift into park (P) to restart the engine.
Auto StartStop Shift to
P, then Restart Engine
The system is not functioning. Restart the engine.
Auto StartStop Manual
Restart Required
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Auto StartStop Malfunc-
tion Service Required
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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert Systems
Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Blind Spot System Fault
The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Informa-
tion System (page 216).
Blind Spot Not Available
Sensor Blocked See
Manual
You have attached a trailer to your vehicle. The system turns
off.
Blis Deactivated Trailer
Attached
Displays instead of indication arrows when the system
detects a vehicle. Check for approaching traffic.
Cross Traffic Alert
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic System
Fault
The system sensors are blocked. See
Cross Traffic Alert
(page 218).
Cross Traffic Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See
Manual
You have attached a trailer to your vehicle. The system turns
off.
Cross Traffic Alert Deac-
tivated Trailer Attached
The system applies the brakes. Check for approaching traffic.
Cross Traffic Alert
Applying Brakes
Brake System Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Stop your vehicle in a safe
place. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Check Brake System
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Maintenance
Description
Message
The engine oil level is low. 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 276). If the message
continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Engine Oil Level Low Add
Oil
The engine oil pressure is low. 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 276). If the message
continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See
Engine Oil
Check (page 276).
Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left is at 0%. See
Engine Oil Check (page 276).
Oil Change Required
The brake fluid level is low or the brake system has
malfunctioned. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 283). Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Brake Fluid Level Low
The engine has reduced power to help reduce high engine
temperature.
Power Reduced to Lower
Engine Temp
Transport mode is on. This may not allow some features to
properly operate. Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Transport Mode Contact
Dealer
Factory mode is on. This may not allow some features to
properly operate. Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Factory Mode Contact
Dealer
The washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled. See Washer
Fluid Check
(page 283).
Washer Fluid Level Low
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