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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Standard instrument cluster shown; metric, optional and manual

transmission clusters similar

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may

become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light may

illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.

Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the

bulbs work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the

respective system warning light for additional information.

Service engine soon: The service

engine soon indicator light

illuminates when the ignition is first

turned to the on position to check

the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for

Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the service engine soon

light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no

malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the service engine

soon light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for

I/M testing. See the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)

testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the on-board

diagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to

On-board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications

chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could

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damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid

heavy acceleration and deceleration) and contact your authorized dealer

as soon as possible.

WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust

temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel

system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly

causing a fire.

Brake system warning light: To

confirm the brake system warning

light is functional, it will

momentarily illuminate when the

ignition is turned to the on position

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BRAKE

when the engine is not running, or in a position between on and start, or

by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the on

position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this

time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination

after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or a

brake system malfunction and the brake system should be inspected

immediately by your authorized dealer.

WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning

light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking

performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.

Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Driving extended

distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and

the risk of personal injury.

Anti-lock brake system: If the

ABS light stays illuminated or

ABS

continues to flash, a malfunction has

been detected. Contact your

authorized dealer as soon as

possible. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light

also is illuminated.

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Airbag readiness: If this light fails

to illuminate when the ignition is

turned to on, continues to flash or

remains on, contact your authorized

dealer as soon as possible. A chime will sound when there is a

malfunction in the indicator light.

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten

your safety belt. A Belt-Minder௡

chime will also sound to remind you

to fasten your safety belt. Refer to

the Seating and Safety Restraints

chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder௡ chime feature.

Charging system: Illuminates when

the battery is not charging properly.

If it stays on while the engine is

running, there may be a malfunction

with the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as

possible. This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related

component.

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates

when the oil pressure falls below the

normal range, refer to Engine oil in

the Maintenance and

Specifications chapter.

AdvanceTrac௡: Illuminates when

AdvanceTrac௡ is active. If the light

remains on, contact your authorized

dealer as soon as possible. Refer to

the Driving chapter for more

information.

AdvanceTrac௡ off light:

Illuminates when AdvanceTrac௡ has

been disabled by the driver. Refer to

the Driving chapter for more

information.

OFF

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Overdrive cancel and grade

assist (if equipped): Illuminates

when the overdrive function of the

transmission has been turned off

and the grade assist function has

been turned on, refer to the Driving chapter.

Low tire pressure warning:

Illuminates when your tire pressure

is low. If the light remains on at

start up or while driving, the tire

pressure should be checked. Refer

to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When

the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for three

seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn on or

begins to flash, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. For

more information on this system, refer to Tire pressure monitoring

system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

Speed control: The speed control

system uses two different–colored

indicator lights to indicate what

mode the system is in:

• On (amber light): Illuminates

when the speed control system is turned on. Turns off when the speed

control system is engaged or turned off.

• Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the speed control system is

engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged.

Door ajar: Illuminates when the

ignition is in the on position and any

door or decklid is not completely

closed.

Anti-theft system: Flashes when

the SecuriLock௡ passive anti-theft

system has been activated.

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Throttle control/transmission:

Illuminates when a powertrain or a

AWD fault has been detected. If the

indicator stays on or continues to

come on, contact your authorized

dealer for service as soon as possible.

Turn signal: Illuminates when the

left or right turn signal or the

hazard lights are turned on. If the

indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

High beams: Illuminates when the

high beam headlamps are turned on.

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the

ignition in the off, lock or accessory position and the driver’s door is

opened.

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking

lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the

driver’s door is opened.

Parking brake on warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake is

engaged and the vehicle is driven. If the warning remains after the

parking brake is disengaged, contact your authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

Message center activation chime: Sounds when some messages

appear in the message center display for the first time.

Turn signal on warning chime: Sounds when the turn signal has been

left on for an extended period of time.

Perimeter alarm warning chime: Sounds when using a key to unlock

the driver’s doors and the perimeter alarm is armed.

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GAUGES

Standard measure cluster shown, metric similar.

Speedometer: Indicates the

current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature

gauge: Indicates engine coolant

temperature. At normal operating

temperature, the needle will be in

the normal range (between “H” and

“C”). If it enters the red section,

the engine is overheating. Stop

the vehicle as soon as safely

possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.

WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the

engine is running or hot.

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Fuel gauge: Indicates

approximately how much fuel is left

in the fuel tank (when the ignition

is in the on position). The fuel

gauge may vary slightly when the

vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

The fuel icon and arrow indicates

which side of the vehicle the fuel

filler door is located.

Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications

chapter for more information.

Tachometer: Indicates the engine

speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer

pointer continuously at the top of

the scale may damage the engine.

Odometer: Registers the total miles

(kilometers) of the vehicle.

Refer to Message center in this

chapter on how to switch the

display from Metric to English.

Trip odometer: See TRIP A/B

under Message center in this

chapter.

MESSAGE CENTER

Your vehicle’s message center allows you to configure/personalize certain

vehicle options to suit your needs.

The message center is also capable of monitoring many vehicle systems

and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and various conditions

with an informational message followed by a long indicator chime.

The message center display is located in the instrument cluster.

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Info (information menu)

Press INFO repeatedly to cycle

through the following features:

TRIP A/B

Registers the distance of individual journeys. Press and release INFO

until the A or B trip appears in the display (this represents the trip

mode). Press and hold RESET for two seconds to reset.

Refer to UNITS later in this section to switch the display from Metric to

English.

MYKEY MILES (km) (if programmed)

For more information refer to MyKey௡ in the Locks and Security

chapter.

MILES (km) TO E

This displays an estimate of approximately how far you can drive with

the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions.

Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature to

correctly detect the added fuel.

LOW FUEL LEVEL will display when you have approximately 50 miles

(80 km), to empty. Press RESET to clear this warning message. It will

return at approximately 25 miles (40 km), 10 miles (16 km) and 0 miles

(0 km) miles to empty.

Distance to empty is calculated using a running average fuel economy,

which is based on your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km).

This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display. The

running average fuel economy is re-initialized to a factory default value if

the battery is disconnected.

AVG MPG (L/100km)

Average fuel economy displays your average fuel economy in miles/gallon

or liters/100 km.

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If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing distance traveled

by gallons of fuel used (liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled),

your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons:

• Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up

• Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at

service stations

• Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another

• Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter)

To determine your average highway fuel economy, do the following:

1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control

system engaged to display a stabilized average.

2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference.

It is important to press the RESET button (press and hold RESET for

two seconds in order to reset the function) after setting the speed

control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.

For more information refer to Essentials of good fuel economy in the

Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

MPG (L/km)

This displays instantaneous fuel economy as a bar graph ranging from ↓

poor economy to ↑ excellent economy.

Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy.

When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows ↓, one or no bars

illuminated. Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset.

TIMER

Timer displays the trip elapsed drive time.

To operate, do the following:

1. Press and release RESET in order to start the timer.

2. Press and release RESET to pause the timer.

3. Press and hold RESET until the timer resets.

Blank Screen

The message center display will be blank after cycling through all of the

Info menu items.

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System check and vehicle feature customization

Press the SETUP button repeatedly

to cycle the message center through

the following features:

RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK

When this message appears, press

the RESET button and the message

center will begin to cycle through

the following systems and provide a

status of the item if needed.

1. XXX% OIL LIFE

2. DOORS STATUS

3. TRUNK CLOSED

4. BLIND SPOT SYSTEM (if equipped)

5. CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM (if equipped)

6. BRAKE SYSTEM

7. FUEL LEVEL

8. MYKEY DISTANCE (If MyKey௡ is programmed)

9. MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED

10. ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED

Note: Some systems show a message only if a condition is present.

OIL LIFE

This displays the remaining oil life.

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An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and

according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY

RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.

To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change,

perform the following:

1. Press and release SETUP to display “OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET =

NEW”.

2. Press and hold RESET for two seconds and release to reset the oil life

to 100%.

UNITS

Displays the current units English or Metric.

Press RESET to change from English to Metric.

AUTOLAMP (SEC)

This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the

ignition is switched off.

Press RESET to select the new Autolamp delay values of 0, 10, 20, 30,

60, 90, 120 or 180 seconds.

AUTOLOCK

This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is

shifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion.

Press RESET to turn autolock on or off.

AUTOUNLOCK

This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’s

door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off.

Press RESET to turn autounlock on or off.

BLIND SPOT (if equipped)

The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS௡) is designed to assist the

driver by monitoring the side areas on both sides of the vehicle.

Press RESET to turn it off or on.

CROSS TRAFFIC (if equipped)

This system is designed to assist and warn the driver when backing out

of parking spaces.

Press RESET to turn it off or on.

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PARK AID (Reverse sensing system–if equipped)

This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near

the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected.

Press RESET to turn the rear park assist off.

CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP/ CLEAR MYKEY

For more information refer to MyKey௡ in the Locks and Security

chapter.

LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH / FRENCH

Allows you to choose which language the message center will display in.

Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French.

Waiting four seconds or pressing the RESET button cycles the message

center through each of the language choices.

Press and hold RESET for two seconds to set the language choice.

System warnings

System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your

vehicle’s operating systems.

In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will

cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for several

seconds.

The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no

more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of

the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the

RESET control and clearing the warning message.

Warning messages that have been reset are divided into three categories:

• They will not disappear until a condition is changed.

• They will reappear on the display 10 minutes from the reset.

• They will not reappear until an ignition off/on cycle has been

completed.

This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within

the vehicle.

PARK BRAKE ENGAGED — Displayed when the park brake is

engaged. If the warning stays on after the park brake is off, contact your

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM — Displayed when the brake system needs

servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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DRIVER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the driver’s door is not

completely closed.

PASSENGER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the passenger side door

is not completely closed.

REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear left door is not

completely closed.

REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear right door is

not completely closed.

FUEL LEVEL LOW — Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel

condition.

CHECK FUEL FILL INLET — Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may

not be properly closed. Refer to Easy Fuel௡ “no cap” fuel system in the

Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW — Indicates the brake fluid level is low

and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Brake

fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

CHECK PARK AID (if equipped) — Displayed when the transmission

is in R (Reverse) and the reverse sensing system (park aid) is disabled.

Refer to Reverse sensing system (Park Aid) in this section to enable.

LOW TIRE PRESSURE — Displayed when one or more tires on your

vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires,

Wheels and Loading chapter.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT — Displayed when the tire

pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or

continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT — Displayed when a tire pressure

sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more

information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and

Loading chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,

contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT (if equipped) — The power

steering system has disabled power steering assist due to a system error,

service is required.

SERVICE POWER STEERING (if equipped) — The power steering

system has detected a condition that requires service.

SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW (if equipped) — The power

steering system has detected a condition within the power steering

system that requires service immediately.

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SERVICE ADVANCETRAC — Displayed when the AdvanceTrac௡

system has detected a condition that requires service.

TRUNK AJAR — Displayed when the trunk is not completely closed.

REMOVE OBJECTS NEAR PASS SEAT — Displayed when objects

are by the passenger seat. After the objects are moved away from the

seat, if the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON — Displayed when the engine oil life

remaining is 10% or less. When oil life left is between 10% and 0%, the

XX% OIL LIFE CHANGE SOON message will be displayed.

OIL CHANGE REQUIRED — Displayed when the oil life left reaches

0%.

BLIND SPOT SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when a

fault with the blind spot information system has occurred. Contact your

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when

a fault with the cross traffic alert system has occurred. Contact your

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

BLIND SPOT NOT AVAILABLE (if equipped) — Displayed when

blind spot information system is not available. See Blind Spot

Information System (BLIS௡) with Cross Traffic Alert in the Driving

chapter.

CROSS TRAFFIC NOT AVAILABLE (if equipped) — Displayed

when cross traffic alert is not available. See Blind Spot Information

System (BLIS௡) with Cross Traffic Alert in the Driving chapter.

SENSOR BLOCKED SEE MANUAL (if equipped) — Displayed when

the blind spot information system/cross traffic alert system sensors are

blocked. See Blind Spot Information System (BLIS௡) with Cross

Traffic Alert in the Driving chapter.

VEHICLE COMING FROM LEFT (if equipped) — Displayed when

the blind spot information system with cross traffic alert (CTA) system is

operating and senses a vehicle. See Blind Spot Information System

(BLIS௡) with Cross Traffic Alert in the Driving chapter.

VEHICLE COMING FROM RIGHT (if equipped) — Displayed when

the blind spot information system with cross traffic alert (CTA) system is

operating and senses a vehicle. See Blind Spot Information System

(BLIS௡) with Cross Traffic Alert in the Driving chapter.

CHECK AWD (if equipped) — Displayed when a problem exists with

the AWD system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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AWD OFF (if equipped) — Displayed when the AWD system has been

automatically disabled to protect itself. This is caused by operating the

vehicle with the compact spare tire installed or if the system is

overheating. The AWD system will resume normal function and clear this

message after driving a short distance with the road tire re-installed or

after the system is allowed to cool.

TO STOP ALARM START VEHICLE — Displayed when the perimeter

alarm system is armed and the vehicle is entered using the key on the

driver’s side door. In order to prevent the perimeter alarm system from

triggering, the ignition must be turned to start or on before the

12 second chime expires. See Perimeter alarm system in the Locks and

security chapter.

INTKEY COULD NOT PROGRAM — Displayed when an attempt is

made to program an invalid key or more than the maximum number of

integrated keys allowed. For more information on integrated key, refer to

the Locks and Security chapter.

MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY — Displayed at startup when

MyKey௡ is in use. Refer to MyKey௡ in the Locks and Security chapter

for more information.

KEY COULD NOT PROGRAM — Displayed when an attempt is made

to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys. Refer to MyKey௡ in

the Locks and Security chapter for more information.

VEHICLE SPEED 80 MPH MAX — Displayed when a MyKey௡ is in

use and the admin has enabled the MyKey speed limit and the vehicle

speed is 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to MyKey௡ in the Locks and

Security chapter for more information.

SPEED LIMITED TO 80 MPH — Displayed when starting the vehicle

and MyKey௡ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on. Refer to MyKey௡

in the Locks and Security chapter for more information.

CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY — Displayed when a MyKey௡ is in

use and the optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds a preselected

speed. Refer to MyKey௡ in the Locks and Security chapter for more

information.

VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED — Displayed when a MyKey௡ is in use

and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is approaching

80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to MyKey௡ in the Locks and Security

chapter for more information.

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TOP SPEED MYKEY SETTING — Displayed when a MyKey௡ is in use

and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is 80 mph

(130 km/h). Refer to MyKey௡ in the Locks and Security chapter for

more information.

BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO — Displayed when a MyKey௡ is in

use and Belt-Minder௡ is activated. Refer to MyKey௡ in the Locks and

Security chapter for more information.

ADVTRAC ON MYKEY SETTING — Displayed when a MyKey௡ is in

use when trying to disable the AdvanceTrac௡ system and the optional

setting is on. Refer to MyKey௡ in the Locks and Security chapter for

more information.

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