switch the ignition on, this indicates a malfunction. During a malfunction the system will switch off. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer immediately. See Using Stability Control (page 197). Traction and Stability Control Off Illuminates when you switch the system off. It will go out when you switch the system back on or when you switch the ignition off. See Using Stability Control (page 197).
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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. Rear Park Aid Warning A detection warning sounds when obstacles are within a certain range of the bumper area. The system turns on automatically whenever you switch the ignition on. Parking Brake On Warning 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 your authorized dealer immediately. Service Advancetrac Warning Sounds when there is a malfunction with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Rollover Stability Control (RSC) system.
Transmission Tow/Haul (If Equipped) Illuminates when the tow/haul feature has been activated. If the light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately, damage to the transmission could occur. See Automatic Transmission (page 174).
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS Airbag Secondary Warning Sounds if there is a malfunction with the safety belt warning lamp and there is a fault in the supplemental restraints system. Beltminder Warning Sounds when a safety belt is unfastened in an occupied seat and your vehicle is moving. Door Ajar Warning Sounds when any door is not completely closed and your vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h). Headlamps On Warning 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. Key in Ignition Warning Sounds when you open the driver's door and you have left the key in the ignition.
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Information Display Controls (Type 1 and 2)
GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.
Various systems on your vehicle can be controlled using the information display controls on the steering wheel. Corresponding information is displayed in the information display.
• Press the up and down arrow buttons
to scroll through and highlight the options within a menu.
• Press the right arrow button to enter a
sub-menu.
• Press the left arrow button to exit a
menu.
• Press the OK button to choose and
confirm a setting or messages.
Trip 1 & 2
Fuel economy
Main menu (Type 1) • • • Driver assist •
Settings
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Note: Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are
optional.
Trip 1 & 2
Note: Use the arrow buttons to choose between the following trip options.
Trip 1 & 2
Digital Speed - Press OK for km/h Trip Odometer Trip Timer Fuel Used Average Fuel • Digital Speed - Shows a digital display of your vehicle speed. Trip Odometer - Registers the mileage of individual journeys. • • Trip Timer - Registers the time of individual journeys. • Fuel Used - Shows the amount of fuel used for a given trip. • Average Fuel - Shows the average fuel economy for a given trip. Note: Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed trip information.
Fuel Economy Note: Use the arrow buttons to choose the desired fuel economy display.
Fuel economy
Distance to E Instant Fuel Economy Average Fuel Economy Auto StartStop status • Distance to E - Shows the approximate distance your vehicle can travel before running
out of fuel. Instant Fuel Economy - Shows your instantaneous fuel usage.
• • Average Fuel Economy - Shows the average fuel usage based on time. Press and hold
OK to reset this value.
• Auto StartStop status - Shows the current status of the auto startstop system. Note: You can reset your average fuel economy by pressing and holding the OK button on the left hand steering wheel controls.
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Driver Assist Note: Use the arrow buttons to configure different driver setting choices.
Driver Assist
Driver Assist
Engine Hour
Tire Pressure
Engine Hours XXXXXX Engine Idle Hours XXXXXX Vehicle graphic with tire pres- sures
Rear Park Aid - check enabled or uncheck disabled Trlr Brake
Electric Elect.ov.Hydro.
Trailer Sway Control - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Note: Some items are optional and may not appear.
Tire Pressure
Settings
Vehicle
DTE Calc.
Lighting
Locks
Displays your current vehicle tire pressures.
Settings
Normal Towing Autolamp Delay Daytime Lights - check enabled or uncheck disabled Autounlock - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Off or XXX seconds
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MyKey
Wipers MyKey Status
Information Displays
Settings
Mislock - check enabled or uncheck disabled Remote Unlock
Driver's Door or All Doors
Auto or Last setting 5, 10 or 15 minutes
Remaining Life XX% - Hold OK to reset Climate Control Duration System - check enabled or uncheck disabled Courtesy Wipe - check enabled or uncheck disabled Admin Keys and MyKeys MyKey Mileage Hold OK to Create MyKey Always On or Selectable Always On or Selectable
Always On or Selectable Choose desired speed or Off Choose desired speed or Off
Create MyKey 911 Assist Do Not Disturb AdvanceTrac Max Speed Speed Minder Volume Limiter - check enabled or uncheck disabled Clear MyKeys Distance Temperature Tire Pressure Language
Clear MyKeys - Press OK to clear MyKeys Miles & Gallons, L/100km or km/L °Fahrenheit or °Celsius psi, kPa or bar Choose your applicable setting
Display Setup
Main menu (Type 2) • Display Mode • •
Trip/Fuel Towing
• Off Road • Settings Note: Some options may appear slightly different or not at all if the items are optional.
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Information Displays
Display Mode Note: Use the arrow buttons to choose between the following display options.
Display Mode
DTE Transmission Temp Tire Pressure Digital Speedometer - Press OK for km/h Engine Information - Oil Life, Engine Hours, Engine Idle Hours - Hold OK to Reset MyKey Status - Admin Keys and MyKey Mileage • DTE - Shows the approximate distance your vehicle can travel before running out of
fuel. Transmission Temp - Shows the trans temp value. • Tire Pressure - Shows the tire pressure psi. • • Engine Information - Shows engine information. • MyKey Status - Shows the status of your MyKeys.
Tire Pressure
Trip/Fuel Note: Use the arrow buttons to choose between the following trip and fuel options.
Displays your current vehicle tire pressures.
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Trip/Fuel
Trip 1 or 2
Fuel Economy
Fuel History
Compass - Press OK for Options
Auto StartStop status
Trip 1 or 2
•
• Gal used - Shows the amount of fuel used for a given trip.
• Mi - Registers the mileage of individual journeys.
• Avg mpg - Shows the average fuel economy for a given trip.
Fuel
•
Trip Timer - Registers the time of individual journeys.
Fixed North or Rotating North
Fuel Economy - Shows your instantaneous fuel usage as a bar graph and average mpg. Fuel History - Shows your fuel usage based on time. The graph is updated each minute with the fuel economy that you achieved during 30 minutes of driving.
•
• Auto StartStop status - Shows the current status of the auto startstop system. Note: Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed information.
Towing Note: Use the arrow buttons to configure different towing setting choices. Note: Trailer options are not available if your vehicle speed is greater than 3mph (5km/h).
Trailer Status
Trailer Options
Towing
Trailer connection status active trailer name or Default Trailer accumulated trailer miles Trailer brake gain Output Trailer Sway Control - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Change Trailer Selected
no active trailer Programmed trailers
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Information Displays
Change Trailer Settings
Towing
Default Trailer Rename Trailer
Reset Trailer Mileage
Change Trailer Brake Type
Delete Trailer
Change Trailer Setup
List of named trailers, No Stored Trailers - Press OK to rename List of named or default trailers - Press OK to select Default (Electric, Surge, None) or Electric over Hydraulic List of named trailers, No stored trailers - Press OK to select List of named trailers or default trailers - Press OK to Select
Add Trailer
New Trailer - Press OK to select Trailer Brake Mode
Default (Electric, Surge, None) or Elect over Hydraul
Conventional, Fifth Wheel or Gooseneck
Connection Checklist Note: Some items are optional and may not appear.
Off Road Note: Use the arrow buttons to configure different off road choices.
Pitch, steering angle and roll Power Distribution
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Information Displays
Settings
Settings Blindspot - check enabled or uncheck disabled Cross Traffic Alert - check enabled or uncheck disabled Park Aid - check enabled or uncheck disabled DTE Calcula- tion
Normal Towing
Easy Entry/Exit - check enabled or uncheck disabled Lighting
Off or XXX seconds
Drivers Door or All Doors
Autolamp Delay Daytime Lights - check enabled or uncheck disabled Autolock - check enabled or uncheck disabled Autounlock - check enabled or uncheck disabled Remote Unlock Climate Control Seats Duration System - check enabled or uncheck disabled Courtesy Wipe or Rain Sensing - check enabled or uncheck disabled Hold OK to Create MyKey Always On or User Selectable Always On or User Selectable
Auto or Off 5, 10 or 15 minutes
Auto or Last setting
Always On or User Selectable
Locks
Vehicle
Remote Start
Advanced Settings
MyKey
Wipers
Create MyKey 911 Assist Do Not Disturb AdvanceTrac
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Information Displays
Settings
MAX Speed
Speed Minder
65, 70, 75, 80 MPH (105, 115, 120, 130 km/ h) or Off 45, 55 or 65 MPH (75, 90, 100 km/h) or Off
Volume Limiter - check enabled or uncheck disabled Clear MyKey Distance Temperature Tire Pressure Language
Hold OK to Clear MyKeys Miles & Gallons, L/100km or km/L °Fahrenheit or °Celsius psi, kPa or bar Choose your applicable setting
Display Setup
Information Display Controls (Type 3) (If Equipped)
• Press the up and down arrow buttons
to scroll through and highlight the options within a menu.
• Press the right arrow button to enter a
sub-menu.
• Press the left arrow button to exit a
menu.
• Press the OK button to choose and
confirm a setting or messages.
Main menu You can access the menus using the information display control.
My View
Trip/Fuel
Truck Info
Towing
Off Road
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Settings
My View
Use the arrow buttons to choose between the following My View options.
Trip 1
Trip 2
Fuel Economy
Fuel History
Navigation/Compass
Auto StartStop
Tire Pressure Monitor
Digital Speedometer
Engine Information
MyKey Status
Trailer Status
Trailer Information
Trailer Light Check
Off Road Status
Power Distribution
Up/Down moves selec-
tion in the list
Configure My View
Add/Remove Screens
My View
Trip/Fuel
Truck Info
Towing
Off Road
Reorder Screens
Screen Selection 1
- 7
Press OK to select
Trip/Fuel
Use the arrow buttons to choose between the following trip and fuel options.
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Trip/Fuel
Trip 1 or 2
Fuel Economy
Fuel History
Navigation
Compass - Press OK for Options
Auto StartStop status
Trip 1 or 2
•
• Gal used - Shows the amount of fuel used for a given trip.
• Mi - Registers the mileage of individual journeys.
• Avg mpg - Shows the average fuel economy for a given trip.
Fuel
•
Trip Timer - Registers the time of individual journeys.
Fixed North or Rotating North
Fuel Economy - Shows your instantaneous fuel usage as a bar graph and average mpg. Fuel History - Shows your fuel usage based on time. The graph is updated each minute with the fuel economy that you achieved during 30 minutes of driving.
•
• Navigation - Shows navigation turn by turn (Compass displayed when a route in
Navigation is not set).
• Auto StartStop status - Shows the current status of the auto startstop system. Note: Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed information.
Truck Info
In this mode, off-road information depicted with graphics are available.
Note: Some items are optional and may not appear.
Note: Use the arrow buttons to choose between the following display options.
Truck Info
Gauge View Tire Pressure Digital Speedometer - Press OK for km/h
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Truck Info
Engine Information - Oil Life, Engine Hours, Engine Idle Hours - Hold OK to Reset MyKey Status - Admin Keys, MyKeys and MyKey Mileage • Gauge View - Shows the turbo boost or transmission temp value. • • Digital Speedometer - Shows a digital display of your vehicle speed. • Engine Information - Shows engine information. • MyKey Status - Shows the status of your MyKeys.
Tire Pressure - Shows the tire pressure psi.
Tire Pressure
Displays your current vehicle tire pressures. Towing
Use the arrow buttons to choose between the following towing options.
Note: Trailer options are not available if your vehicle speed is greater than 3mph (5km/h).
Pitch Angle, sterring angle, gain and output display
Towing
Trailer Name, Accumulated Miles - Press OK for Trailer Options
Running, Brake/Turn Signal Light Status or No Trailer Detected
Trailer Sway Control - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Towing Status Towing Informa- tion Trailer Light Status Trailer Setup - Press OK for Trailer Options
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Select Trailer
Change Trailer Settings
Towing
no active trailer Programmed trailers Default Trailer Rename Trailer
Reset Trailer Mileage
Trailer Brake Type
Delete Trailer
Change Trailer Setup
List of named trailers, No Stored Trailers - Press OK to rename List of named or default trailers - Press OK to select Default (Electric, Surge, None) or Electric over Hydraulic List of named trailers, No stored trailers - Press OK to select Conventional, Fifth Wheel or Goose- neck
Add Trailer
New Trailer - Press OK to select Trailer Brake Mode
Default (Electric, Surge, None) or Electric over Hydraulic
Conventional, Fifth Wheel or Gooseneck - Press OK to Select
Connec- tion Check- list
Off Road
Use the arrow buttons to choose between the following off road options.
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Pitch, steering angle, roll, Elocker and 4X4
Power Distribution
Off Road
Settings
Use the arrow buttons to configure different driver setting choices.
Note: Some items are optional and may not appear.
Settings
Auto High Beam - check enabled or uncheck disabled Blindspot - check enabled or uncheck disabled Cross Traffic Alert - check enabled or uncheck disabled Driver Alert - check enabled or uncheck disabled Rear Park Aid - check enabled or uncheck disabled High, Normal or Low Collision Warn On or Off
Sensitivity Warn Adaptive or Normal
Cruise Control Lane keeping Sys
DTE Calcula- tion
Mode Intensity Normal or Towing
Alert only, Aid only or both High, Normal or Low
Vehicle
Auto Engine Off - check enabled or uncheck disabled Easy Entry/Exit - check enabled or uncheck disabled Off or XXX Lighting seconds
Autolamp Delay
Locks
Daytime Lights - check enabled or uncheck disabled Autounlock - check enabled or uncheck disabled
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Settings
Mislock - check enabled or uncheck disabled Remote Unlock
All Doors or Driver First
All Sensors or Perimeter Sensing Ask on Exit - check enabled or uncheck disabled Auto, Off or Out
Climate Control
Front Seats or Front Seats and Wheel Duration
Auto or Last setting Auto or Off
5, 10 or 15
minutes
System - check enabled or uncheck
disabled
Courtesy Wipe or Rain Sensing
Hold OK to Create MyKey
Always On or User Selectable
Always On or User Selectable
Always On or User Selectable
65, 70, 75, 80 MPH (105, 115, 120, 130
km/h) or Off
45, 55 or 65 MPH (75, 90, 100 km/h)
or Off
Alarm
Power Running Boards Remote Start
Wiper Controls Create MyKey 911 Assist Do Not Disturb AdvanceTrac MAX Speed
Speed Minder
Advanced Settings
MyKey
Volume Limiter - check enabled or uncheck disabled Clear MyKey Distance
Hold OK to Clear MyKeys Miles & Gallons, L/100km or km/L
Display Setup
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Information Displays
Settings
Temperature Tire Pressure Language
°Fahrenheit or °Celsius psi, kPa or bar Choose your applicable setting
INFORMATION MESSAGES Note: Depending on your vehicle options and instrument cluster type, not all of the messages will display or be available. The information display may abbreviate or shorten certain messages.
Press the OK button to acknowledge and remove some messages from the information display. The information display will automatically remove other messages after a short time. You need to confirm certain messages before you can access the menus.
Active Park
Message
Active Park Fault
Action
The system requires service due to a malfunction. Have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Message
Adaptive Cruise
Malfunction
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
Normal Cruise Active Automatic Braking
Turned Off
Front Sensor Not Aligned
Adaptive Cruise - Driver
Resume Control
Adaptive Cruise Speed Too Low to Activate Adaptive Cruise Shift
Down
Action
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise control from engaging. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page
212).
A condition exists such that the adaptive cruise cannot func- tion properly. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page
212).
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. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page
212).
The system has disabled the automatic braking.
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise control
from engaging.
The adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver.
Your vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.
The adaptive cruise is automatically adjusting the gap
distance and you need to shift the transmission into a lower
gear.
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control
Message
Service AdvanceTrac
AdvanceTrac Off
AdvanceTrac On
Action
The system detects a condition that requires service. Contact
an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switched it
off.
The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switched it
on.
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Information Displays
Action
The status of the AdvanceTrac sport mode after you switched
it on.
The status of the traction control system after you switched
it off. See Using Traction Control (page 195).
The status of the traction control system after you switched
it on. See Using Traction Control (page 195).
Action
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a
blocked sensor.
Action
Alarm triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft
Alarm (page 69).
Message
AdvanceTrac SPORT
MODE
Traction Control Off
Traction Control On
Airbag
Message
REMOVE OBJECTS NEAR PASSENGER
SEAT
Alarm and Security
Message
Vehicle Alarm to Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle
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Battery and Charging System
Message
Check Charging System
Low Battery Features Temporarily Turned Off
Turn Power Off to Save
Battery
Action
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon
as possible.
The battery management system detects an extended low- voltage condition. Your vehicle will disable various features 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.
The battery management system determines that the battery is at a low state of charge. Turn your ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message will clear once you restart your vehicle and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allow
faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
Message
Blindspot System Fault
Blindspot Not Available
Sensor Blocked See
Manual
Action
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Informa-
tion System (page 223).
Cross Traffic Vehicle
Coming From X
Cross Traffic Not Avail- able Sensor Blocked See
Manual
Cross Traffic System
Fault
The system detects a vehicle. See Blind Spot Information
System (page 223).
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information
System (page 223).
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
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Collision Warning System
Message
Collision Warning
Malfunction
Collision Warning Not
Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
Action
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
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. See Collision Warning System (page
229).
Collision Warning Not
Available
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Doors and Locks
Message X Door Ajar
Driver Alert
Message
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Now
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Suggested
Drivetrain
Message
Locking Differential Engaged/Disengaged To Engage Locking
Differential Slow to XX
mph/km/h
Action
The door(s) listed is not completely closed.
Action
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Take a rest break soon.
Action
The electronic locking differential (ELD) is enabled or
disabled.
The electronic locking differential requests a certain speed
requirement to engage.
To Engage Locking Differential Release Accelerator Pedal
The electronic locking differential request the accelerator to
be released in order to engage.
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Information Displays
Message
Action
Check Locking Differen-
tial
An electronic locking differential (ELD) system fault is present. See Using Four-Wheel Drive (page 180).
Neutral Tow Enabled Leave Transmission in
Neutral
Neutral Tow Disabled
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.
The transfer case is NOT in the neutral position. This message indicates that your vehicle is NOT safe to be towed with all
four wheels on the ground.
Engine
Message
Action
Power Reduced to Lower Engine
Temp
The engine has reduced power to help reduce high
engine temperature.
Fuel
Message
Fuel Level Low
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Keys and Intelligent Access
Action
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Message
Action
Press Brake to START
A reminder to press the brake while starting the vehicle.
No Key Detected
The system does not detect a key in your vehicle. See Keyless
Starting (page 158).
Restart Now or Key is
Needed
Run Power Active
Starting System Fault
You pressed the StartStop button to switch off the engine and your vehicle does not detect your intelligent access key
inside your vehicle.
Your vehicle is in the run ignition state.
There is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. See
an authorized dealer for service.
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Information Displays
Message
Key Program Successful
Key Program Failure
Max Number of Keys
Learned
Not Enough Keys
Learned
Key Battery Low Replace
Soon
Engine On
Action
You have successfully programmed an intelligent access key
to the system.
You have failed to program an intelligent access key to the
system.
You have programmed the maximum number of keys to the
system.
You have not programmed enough keys to the system.
The key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible.
Informs you that you are exiting your vehicle and the engine
is on.
Lane Keeping System
Message
Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction Service
Required
Action
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
Front Camera Tempor-
arily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that has caused the
system to be temporarily unavailable.
Front Camera Low Visib-
ility Clean Screen
The system has detected a condition that requires you to clean the windshield in order for it to operate properly.
Front Camera Malfunc- tion Service Required Keep Hands on Steering
Wheel
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
The system requests you to keep your hands on the steering
wheel.
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Maintenance Message
LOW Engine Oil Pressure
Change Engine Oil Soon
Oil Change Required Brake Fluid Level LOW
Action
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and 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.
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Engine Oil
Check (page 301).
The oil life left is at 0%. See Engine Oil Check (page 301).
The brake fluid level is low, inspected the brake system
immediately. See Brake Fluid Check (page 307).
Check Brake System
The brake system needs servicing. Stop your vehicle in a safe
place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Transport / Factory
Mode
Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may not allow some features to operate properly. See an author-
ized dealer.
See Manual
The powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.
MyKey
Message
MyKey Not Created MyKey Active Drive
Safely
Speed Limited to XX
MPH/km/h
Near Vehicle Top Speed
Vehicle at Top Speed of
MyKey Setting
Check Speed Drive
Safely
Buckle Up to Unmute
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You cannot program a MyKey.
MyKey is active.
When switching on your vehicle and MyKey is in use, displays
that the MyKey speed limit is on.
MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle
speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).
You have reached the speed limit set for your MyKey.
You have an active MyKey with a programmed set speed limit.
Belt-Minder turns on with a MyKey in use.
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Information Displays
Message
AdvanceTrac On -
MyKey Setting
Traction Control On -
MyKey Setting
MyKey Park Aid Cannot
be Deactivated
Lane Keeping Alert On
MyKey Setting
Action
With a MyKey in use, AdvanceTrac turns on.
With a MyKey in use, traction control turns on.
With a MyKey in use, park aid is always on.
With a MyKey in use, lane keeping alert turns on.
Off Road
Message
Hill Descent Control- Active Hill Descent Control- OFF
For Hill Descent Reduce Speed
XX MPH/km/h or Less
For Hill Descent Select Gear
Action
Hill descent control mode is active. Hill descent control mode is inactive.
Your vehicle speed requirement for off-road mode
entry has not been met.
You need to select a transmission gear for hill descent
mode.
Hill Descent Driver Resume
Control
Hill descent control mode is deactivated and you must
resume control.
Hill Descent Control Fault
A hill descent system fault is present.
Hill Descent Control Off System
Cooling
The hill descent system is cooling due to overuse.
Hill Descent Control-READY
The hill descent control system is ready.
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Park Aid
Message
Check Front Park Aid
Check Rear Park Aid
Front Park Aid On Off Rear Park Aid On Off
Park Brake
Message
Action
The system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact an authorized dealer. See Parking Aid (page 200). The system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact an authorized dealer. See Parking Aid (page 200).
Displays the park aid status. Displays the park aid status.
Action
To Release: Press Brake
and Switch
The electric parking brake is set and a manual release is
attempted without the brake pedal being pressed.
Park Brake Use Switch
to Release
The electric park brake is set and an automatic release is attempted but cannot be performed. Perform a manual
release.
Release Park Brake
The electric park brake is set and your vehicle speed exceeds 3mph (5km/h). Release park brake before continued driving.
Park Brake Not Applied Park Brake Not Released Park Brake Maintenance
Mode
The electric park brake is not fully applied. The electric park brake is not fully released.
The electric park brake system has been put into a special mode that is used to allow service of the rear brakes. Contact
an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Limited Function Service
Required
The electric park brake system has detected a condition that requires service. Some functionality may still be available.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Malfunction
Service Now
The electric park brake system has detected a condition that
requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
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Power Steering Message
Action
Steering Fault Service
Now
The power steering system has detected a condition that
requires service. See an authorized dealer.
Steering Loss Stop
Safely
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicle
in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering Assist Fault
Service Required
The power steering system has detected a condition within the power steering system or passive entry or passive start
system requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Remote Start Message
Action
To Drive: Press Brake and Gear Shift Button
A reminder to apply the brake and push the gearshift button
to drive your vehicle after a remote start.
Seats
Message
Memory Recall Not
Permitted While Driving
A reminder that memory seats are not available while driving.
Action
Memory X Saved
Shows where you have saved your memory setting.
Starting System
Message
Press Brake to Start
Cranking Time Exceeded
Engine Start Pending
Please Wait
Action
A reminder to apply the brake when starting your vehicle . The starter has exceeded its cranking time in attempting to
start your vehicle.
The starter is attempting to start your vehicle.
Pending Start Cancelled
The system has cancelled the pending start.
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Information Displays
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Message
LOW Tire Pressure
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
Action
One or more tires on your vehicle has low tire pressure. See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 344).
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the authorized dealer. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System
warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an
(page 344).
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning or your spare tire is in use. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 344). If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Trailer
Message
Trailer Brake Gain = XZ.Z Output
= BAR 1
Trailer Brake Gain = XZ.Z No
Trailer
Trailer Brake Module Fault
Trailer Connected
Trailer Disconnected
Action
The current gain setting for the trailer brake.
The current gain setting for the trailer brake when a
trailer is not connected.
Faults sensed in the Integrated Trailer Brake Control Module followed by a single chime. See Towing a
Trailer (page 248).
A correct trailer connection is sensed during a given
ignition cycle.
A trailer connection becomes disconnected, either intentionally or unintentionally, and has been sensed
during a given ignition cycle.
Trailer Sway Reduce Speed
The trailer sway control has detected trailer sway.
Trailer Wiring Fault
Trailer Left Turn Lamps Fault
Check Lamps.
There are certain faults in your vehicle wiring and trailer wiring/brake system. See Towing a Trailer (page 248). There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check your
lamp.
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Information Displays
Message
Trailer Right Turn Lamps Fault
Check Lamps
Action
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check your
lamp.
Trailer Battery Not Charging See
Manual
There is a fault with your trailer battery. See Towing
a Trailer (page 248).
Trailer Lighting Module Fault
See Manual
There is a fault with your vehicle trailer lighting module.
See Towing a Trailer (page 248).
4WD
Message
Check 4x4
4x4 Shift in Progress For 4x4 Low Shift to N
For 4x4 Low Slow to 3 MPH
To Exit 4x4 LOW Shift to N
To Exit 4x4 LOW Slow to 3 MPH
Shift Delayed Pull Forward
4x4 Temporarily Disabled
4x4 Auto Restored
4x4 Temporarily Locked
Action
A 4X4 system fault is present. See Using Four-Wheel
Drive (page 180).
The 4X4 system is making a shift.
When your vehicle is at a stop and you need to shift
into Neutral before you select 4X4 LOW.
When your vehicle is moving and you need to reduce
your speed to select 4X4 LOW.
You select 2WD while your vehicle is at a stop in 4X4
LOW and you need to shift into Neutral.
You select 2WD while your vehicle is operating in 4X4
LOW and you need to reduce your speed.
May display when there is a Transfer case gear tooth blockage while shifting to or from 4L or to the neutral
state.
A 4X4 system fault is present and the system is
temporarily disabled. See Using Four-Wheel Drive
(page 180).
The 4X4 system has been restored.
A 4X4 system fault is present and the system is temporarily locked. See Using Four-Wheel Drive
(page 180).
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Climate Control
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
Fan speed control: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Adjust to select the desired fan speed. Driver heated seat: Switch the driver heated seat off and on. See Heated Seats (page 146). Power: Press the button to switch the system on and off. Switching off the climate control system prevents outside air from entering the vehicle. Defrost: Press the button to distribute air to the windshield vents and de-mister. Air distribution to instrument panel and footwell vents turn off. You can use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice. Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air. With recirculated air selected, the air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool the interior(when used with A/C) and may also reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
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E176106Climate Control
Note: Recirculated air may turn off automatically (or be prevented from turning on) in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce risk of fogging. Recirculated air may also turn on and off automatically in Panel or Panel and Floor airflow modes during hot or cool weather to improve vehicle temperature efficiency. Passenger heated seat: Switch the passenger heated seat off and on. See Heated Seats (page 146). Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the airflow in your vehicle. Adjust to select the desired temperature. MAX Defrost: Turn the temperature control dial all the way past the full heat position to maximize defrosting. Outside air flows through the windshield vents, fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed and the temperature dial returns to the full heat position. You can use this setting to defog or clear a thin covering of ice from the windshield. The heated rear window also automatically turns on when you select MAX Defrost. Note: To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air when MAX Defrost is on. MAX A/C: Turn the temperature control dial all the way past the full cool position to maximize cooling. Recirculated air flows through the instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on, the fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed and the temperature dial returns to the full cool position. A/C: Press the button to switch air conditioning compressor on or off. Use air conditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Note: In certain conditions (such as when using Max Defrost), the air conditioning compressor may continue to operate even after you switch off the air conditioning with the A/C button. Air distribution control: Press these buttons to switch airflow from the windshield, instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. The system can distribute air through any combination of these vents. Note: At least one of these buttons remain on while the system is on. Rear defrost and heated mirrors: Turns the heated mirrors off and on as well as the heated rear window, if your vehicle has that feature. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 137).
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Climate Control
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
AUTO: Press the button to switch on automatic operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system adjusts fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and selects outside air or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle in order to maintain the desired temperature. You can also use the AUTO button to switch off dual zone operation by pressing and holding the button for more than two seconds. MAX Defrost: Press the button to maximize defrosting. Outside air flows through the windshield vents, and the fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed. You can use this setting to defog or clear a thin covering of ice from the windshield. The heated rear window also automatically turns on when you select MAX Defrost. Note: To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air when MAX Defrost is on. Power: Press the button to switch the system on and off. Switching off the climate control system prevents outside air from entering the vehicle.
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E176139RClimate Control
Defrost: Press the button to distribute air to the windshield vents and de-mister. Air distribution to instrument panel and footwell vents turn off. You can use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice. Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool the interior (when used with A/C) and may reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle. Note: Recirculated air may turn off automatically (or be prevented from turning on) in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce risk of fogging. Recirculated air may also turn on and off automatically in Panel or Panel and Floor airflow modes during hot or cool weather to improve vehicle temperature efficiency. MAX A/C: Press the button to maximize cooling. Recirculated air flows through the instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on and the fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed. DUAL: Press to switch separate passenger side temperature controls off and on. When you switch off DUAL, the passenger side temperature changes to match the driver side temperature. Turn to increase or decrease the air temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. A/C: Press the button to switch air conditioning compressor on or off. Use air conditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Note: In certain conditions (such as when using Max Defrost), the air conditioning compressor may continue to operate even after you switch off the air conditioning with the A/C button. Air distribution control: Press these buttons to switch airflow from the windshield, instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. The system can distribute air through any combination of these vents. Passenger heated seat: Switch the passenger heated seat off and on. See Heated Seats (page 146). Passenger ventilated seat: Switch the passenger ventilated seat off and on. See Climate Controlled Seats (page 147). Fan speed control: Press + or - to increase or decrease the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. Driver heated seat: Switch the driver heated seat off and on. See Heated Seats (page 146). Driver ventilated seat: Switch the driver ventilated seat off and on. See Climate Controlled Seats (page 147). Rear defrost and heated mirrors: Switches the heated mirrors off and on as well as the heated rear window, if your vehicle has that feature. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 137).
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Climate Control
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE INTERIOR CLIMATE General Hints Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may cause the windows to fog up. Note: You may feel a small amount of air from the footwell air vents regardless of the air distribution setting. Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside your vehicle, do not drive with the system switched off or with recirculated air always switched on. Note: Do not place objects under the front seats as this may interfere with the airflow to the rear seats. Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. Note: To improve the time to reach comfort in hot weather, drive with the windows fully open until you feel cold air through the air vents.
Heating the Interior Quickly
Vehicle with manual climate control Adjust the fan speed to a high speed setting. Adjust the temperature control to the highest setting. Select the footwell air vents using the air distribution buttons.
Manual Climate Control Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield during humid weather, adjust the air distribution control to the windshield air vents position. Automatic Climate Control Note: Adjusting the settings when your vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is not necessary. The system automatically adjusts to heat or cool the cabin to your selected temperature as quickly as possible. For the system to function efficiently, the instrument panel and side air vents should be fully open. Note: If you select AUTO during cold outside temperatures, the system directs airflow to the windshield and side window vents. In addition, the fan may run at a slower speed until the engine warms up. Note: If you select AUTO during hot outside temperatures, or when the inside of the vehicle is hot, the system automatically uses recirculated air to maximize interior cooling. When the interior reaches the selected temperature, the system automatically switches to using outside air.
Vehicle with automatic climate control Press the AUTO button.
Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting.
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Climate Control
Recommended Settings for Heating Vehicle with manual climate control
Adjust the fan speed to the center setting. Adjust the temperature control to the midway point of the hot settings.
Select the footwell air vents using the air distribution buttons.
Cooling the Interior Quickly
Vehicle with manual climate control Adjust the temperature control to the MAX A/C position. Drive with the windows fully open until you feel cold air through the air vents.
Recommended Settings for Cooling Vehicle with manual climate control
Adjust the fan speed to the center setting. Adjust the temperature control to the midway point of the cold settings.
Select the instrument panel air vents using the air distribution buttons.
Vehicle with automatic climate control Press the AUTO button.
Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a starting point, then adjust the setting as necessary.
Vehicle with automatic climate control Press the MAX A/C button.
Vehicle with automatic climate control Press the AUTO button.
Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a starting point, then adjust the setting as necessary.
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Climate Control
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather
Vehicle with manual climate control
Select the windshield air vents using the air distribution buttons. Press the A/C button.
Vehicle with automatic climate control Press the defrost button.
Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a starting point, then adjust the setting as necessary.
Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. Adjust the fan speed to the highest setting.