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Parking Lamps
Lights when you switch on the
parking lamps.
Powertrain Fault Lights when your vehicle detects
a powertrain fault. Contact an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Note: If your vehicle detects certain faults,
it will not allow you to operate the
accelerator pedal. If this happens, press the
brake pedal and release it. This will activate
limp home vehicle operation. In limp home
vehicle operation, your vehicle will
accelerate in a controlled manner up to a
maximum speed of 35 mph (56 km/h) on a
flat surface. If you apply the brake pedal or
move the transmission to neutral (N) you can
override your vehicle ’s acceleration. Ready to Drive Lights when you switch on your
vehicle and it is ready to drive. A
corresponding message may
display stating ready to drive.
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. 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
Catalytic Converter (page 188).
Stability Control Flashes when the system is active.
If it stays lit or does not light when
you switch on the ignition, this
indicates a malfunction. During a malfunction
the system will switch off. Have an authorized
dealer check the system immediately.
See
Using Stability Control (page 206).
Stability Control Off It illuminates when you switch the
system off.
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Active Park
Action
Message
Displayed when the system needs service. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Active Park Fault
Adaptive Cruise Control Action
Message
Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging. \
See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 227).
Adaptive Cruise Malfunction
Displayed when conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot fun\
ction properly.
See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 227).
Adaptive Cruise Not Available
Displayed when the radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or ice/
mud/water in front of radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See Using AdaptiveCruise Control
(page 227).
Adaptive Cruise Not Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
Displayed when the automatic braking has been disabled.
Normal Cruise Active Automatic Braking
Turned Off
Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging.
Front Sensor Not Aligned
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Action
Message
Displayed when the adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver\
.
Adaptive Cruise - Driver Resume Control
Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cru\
ise.
Adaptive Cruise Speed Too Low to
Activate
Displays when the vehicle speed is getting too low for adaptive cruise.
Adaptive Cruise Shift Down
Adaptive Headlamps Action
Message
Displays when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorize\
d dealer as soon as possible.
Check Headlamp System See Manual
AdvanceTrac ™ Action
Message
Displayed when the system has detected a condition that requires service\
. Contact yourauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
Service AdvanceTrac
Displayed when the traction control has been disabled or enabled by the \
driver.
AdvanceTrac Off On
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Action
Message
Displays when the door switches have been disabled.
Switches Inhibited Security Mode
Displays when there is a system malfunction with the child locks. Contac\
t your authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Child Lock Malfunction Service Required
Displays the factory keypad code after the keypad has been reset. See Keyless Entry (page
73).
Factory Keypad Code {X X X X X}
Driver Alert Action
Message
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver Alert Warning Rest Now
Take a rest soon.
Driver Alert Warning Rest Suggested
Fuel Action
Message
Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Wait for up to 15 seconds while the fuel system depressurizes.
Fuel Door Opening
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Action
Message
The fuel system has finished depressurizing and you can begin to refuel.\
Fuel Door Open
A reminder to close the fuel door.
Close Fuel Door
There is an error in attempting to refill your vehicle.
Refuel Error See Manual
Hill Start Assist Action
Message
Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contact your authorized dealer.
Hill Start Assist Not Available
Keys and Intelligent Access Action
Message
A reminder to press the brake while starting your vehicle.
To START Press Brake
The system does not detect a key in your vehicle. See Keyless Starting (page 167).
No Key Detected
You pressed the start/stop button to switch off the engine and your vehic\
le does not detect yourintelligent access key inside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is Needed
Your vehicle is in the run ignition state.
Run Power Active
There is a problem with your vehicle ’s starting system. Contact an authorized dealer for service.
Starting System Fault
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Lane Keeping System
Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as \
possible.
Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction Service
Required
The system has detected a condition that has caused the system to be tem\
porarily unavailable.
Front Camera Temporarily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires the windshield to be c\
leaned to operateproperly.
Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as \
possible.
Front Camera Malfunction Service
Required
Displayed when the system requests the driver to keep their hands on the steering wheel.
Keep Hands on Steering Wheel
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the warningstays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact your \
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.
Change Engine Oil Soon
Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%.
Oil Change Required
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Action
Message
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. See Brake Fluid Check (page 311).
Brake Fluid Level Low
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact your authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
Displays when the engine coolant temperature is excessively high. Stop the vehicle in a safeplace and contact your authorized dealer.
Engine Coolant Over Temperature
Displays when the motor electronics are overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible,
turn off the vehicle and let it cool. If the warning stays on or continu\
es to come on, contact yourauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
Motor Coolant Over Temperature
Displays when the washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.
Washer Fluid Level Low
Displays when the engine has reduced power in order to help reduce high \
coolant temperatures.
Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp
Displayed when the kit needs service. See your authorized dealer.
Service Tire Mobility Kit
Displays to indicate that the vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may not allow somefeatures to operate properly. See your authorized dealer.
Transport / Factory Mode
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a powertrain\
malfunction.
See Manual
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Park Aid
Action
Message
Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorizeddealer. See Principle of Operation (page 208).
Check Front Park Aid
Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorizeddealer.
See Principle of Operation (page 208).
Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.
Front Park Aid On Off
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Aid On Off
Park Brake Action
Message
The electric parking brake is set and a manual release is attempted without the brake pedal being pressed.
To Release: Press Brake and Switch
The electric parking brake is set and an automatic release is attempted 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
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