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High Voltage Electric System
Failure (If Equipped)
It illuminates if your hybrid
electric vehicle has an electrical
component fault or failure that
causes your vehicle to shutdown or enter
a limited operating mode. A message may
appear in the instrument cluster display.
Hill Descent
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch hill
descent on.
Hood Ajar Illuminates when the ignition is
on and the hood is not
completely closed.
Lamps On Illuminates when you switch the
low beam headlamps or the
parking lamps on.
Liftgate Ajar Illuminates when the liftgate is
not completely closed.
Low Beam Warning Illuminates when the low beam
headlamp bulb is not functioning
properly.
Low Fuel Level Illuminates when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as
possible. Low Tire Pressure Warning Illuminates when the 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 an authorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid Illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Powertrain Fault Illuminates when the system
detects a powertrain or a
4WD/AWD fault. Contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Ready to Drive
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you have
switched on your hybrid electric
vehicle and it is ready to drive. A
corresponding message may appear
stating ready to drive.
Service Engine Soon 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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AdvanceTrac
™ and Traction Control Action
Message
The system detects a condition that requires service. Have thesystem checked as soon as possible.
Service Advan-
ceTrac
The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switch it off.
AdvanceTrac Off
The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switch it on.
AdvanceTrac On
The system is off while the vehicle is in 4x4 low.
AdvanceTrac OFF
in 4x4 LOW
The status of the AdvanceTrac sport mode after you switch it on.
AdvanceTrac
SPORT MODE
The status of the traction control system after you switch it off.
Traction Control
Off
The status of the traction control system after you switch it on.
Traction Control
On
Alarm Action
Message
Alarm triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm (page 78).
Vehicle Alarm To
Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle.
Battery and Charging System (12 volt) Action
Message
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on, have the system checked as soon as possible.
Check Charging
System
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on have the system checked as soon as possible.
Charging System
Service Soon
The charging system needs servicing. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Charging System
Service Now
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Action
Message
The battery management system determines that the 12V batteryis at a low state of charge. Start the engine to charge the batteryor charge the battery using an aftermarket battery charger. This
message clears once you restart your vehicle and the battery state of charge has recovered.
Battery State of
Charge Low
The battery management system determines that the battery is ata low state of charge. Turn the ignition off as soon as possible toprotect the battery. This message will clear once the vehicle has
been started and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allow faster battery state-of- charge recovery.
Turn Power Off To
Save Battery
Displays when the battery management system detects an
extended low-voltage condition. Various vehicle features will be disabled to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the
electrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If
the system voltage has recovered, the disabled features will operate again as normal.
Low Battery
Features Tempor- arily Turned Off
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage) Action
Message
Displays when the stop safety hazard warning lamp is illuminated.This indicates an electrical component that requires service. This causes the vehicle to shut down or enter into limited operating mode.
Stop Safely Now
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System Action
Message
A system error has occurred. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Blind Spot System
Fault
The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information
System (page 264).
Blind Spot Not
Available Sensor Blocked See Manual
The system detects a vehicle and automatically applied the brakes.
Cross Traffic Alert
Applying Brakes
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Action
Message
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert systemsensors are blocked. See Cross Traffic Alert (page 268).
Cross Traffic Not
Available Sensor Blocked See Manual
A system error has occurred. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic
System Fault
The system automatically turns off and displays this message when
you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have a trailer blindspot system or when you switch the trailer blind spot system off
through the information display. See
Cross Traffic Alert (page
268).
Cross Traffic Alert
Deactivated Trailer Attached
The system automatically turns off and displays this message when
you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have a trailer blindspot system or when you switch the trailer blind spot system offthrough the information display. See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 264).
Blind Spot Alert
Deactivated Trailer Attached
Doors and Locks Action
Message
The driver door is not completely closed.
Driver Door Ajar
The passenger door is not completely closed.
Passenger Door
Ajar
The rear left door is not completely closed.
Rear Left Door Ajar
The rear right door is not completely closed.
Rear Right Door
Ajar
The liftgate is not completely closed.
Liftgate Ajar
The hood is not completely closed.
Hood Ajar
The system has disabled the door switches.
Switches Inhibited
Security Mode
Displays when the door lock is turned on and you attempt to open the door.
Doors Locked
Unlock Before 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. Failure to follow this instructioncan cause the check engine light to illuminate.
Close Fuel Door to
Avoid ""CheckEngine"" Light
There is an error in attempting to refill your vehicle.
Refuel Error See
Manual
Hill Descent Control Action
Message
Displays when you deactivate hill descent control mode.
Hill Descent
Control OFF
Displays when hill descent speed exceeds 20 mph (32 km/h).
For Hill Descent
Reduce Speed 20 MPH or Less
Displays when hill descent speed exceeds
20 mph (32 km/h).
For Hill Descent
Reduce Speed 32 Km/h or Less
Displays when hill descent control mode requires you to shift the transmission into gear.
For Hill Descent
Select Gear
Displays when the hill control mode requires you to resume control.
Hill Descent Driver
Resume Control
Displays when a hill descent system fault is present.
Hill Descent
Control Fault
Displays when you disable the hill descent control mode to cool the brake system.
Hill Descent
Control Off
System Cooling
Displays when hill descent control mode is ready.
Hill Descent
Control Ready
Displays when you activate the hill descent control mode.
Hill Descent
Control Active
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Action
Message
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Transport mode. This may not
allow some features to operate properly. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Transport Mode
Contact Dealer
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Factory mode. This may not
allow some features to operate properly. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Factory Mode
Contact Dealer
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to apowertrain malfunction.
See Manual
The engine has reduced power to help reduce high engine temper- ature.
Power Reduced to
Lower Engine Temp
The brake system has reduced stopping power.
Brake Applied
Power Reduced
MyKey Action
Message
You cannot program a MyKey.
MyKey not Created
MyKey is active.
MyKey Active Drive
Safely
When switching on your vehicle and MyKey is in use, displays that the MyKey speed limit is on.
Speed Limited to
{avg speed XXXX} km/h
MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehiclespeed is approaching 81 mph (130 km/h).
Near Vehicle Top
Speed
You have reached the speed limit set for your MyKey.
Vehicle at Top
Speed of MyKey Setting
You have an active MyKey with a programmed set speed limit.
Check Speed Drive
Safely
Belt-Minder turns on with a MyKey in use.
Buckle Up to
Unmute Audio
With a MyKey in use, AdvanceTrac turns on.
AdvanceTrac On -
MyKey Setting
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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 is attemptedwithout 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 exceeds3 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 modethat is used to allow service of the rear brakes. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Park Brake Main-
tenance Mode
The electric park brake system has detected a condition that
requires service. Some functionality may still be available. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Park Brake Limited
Function Service Required
The electric parking brake system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Park Brake
Malfunction
Service Now
Numerous park brake applies have overheated the system. Wait 2minutes before attempting to apply again.
Park Brake System
Overheated
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Transmission
Action
Message
You switched the engine off and shift select lever is in any position other than park (P).
Shift to Park
Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive.
Transmission
Warming UpPlease Wait
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed.
Press Brake Pedal
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a safeplace as soon as it’ s possible.
Transmission Over
Temperature Stop Safely
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Transmission
Service Required
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a safeplace as soon as it’ s possible.
Transmission Too
Hot Press Brake
The transmission has limited functionality. Have the systemchecked as soon as possible.
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
336).
Transmission Not
in Park
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to
be depressed before exiting the vehicle. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Confirm Park
Brake Apply Before Exiting the Vehicle
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Service Required
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shiftingto park. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Vehicle is Shifting to Park
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shiftingto reverse. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Reverse Unavail- able ServiceRequired
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