Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. Some messages may not require immediate action, but you can press the set/reset button to acknowledge that you received the message and clear it from the DIC display. Pressing any of the DIC buttons also acknowledges and clears any messages. Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because they are more urgent. These messages require action before they can be cleared. You should take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them.

This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned off. See Exterior Lamps for more information.

This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned on. See Exterior Lamps for more information.

This message displays when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable level. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice. At the point that the features are disabled, this message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery.

Turn off all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge.

The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.

This message displays when service is required for the vehicle. See your dealer. See Engine Oil and Scheduled Maintenance for more information.

Acknowledging the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will not reset the OIL LIFE REMAINING. That must be done at the OIL LIFE screen under the vehicle information menu. See "Oil Life" under DIC Controls and Displays and Engine Oil Life System .

This message displays when the tire pressure in one of the tires needs to be checked. This message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire needs to be checked. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the set/reset button. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information label. See Tires , Loading the Vehicle , and Inflation - Tire Pressure . The DIC display also shows the tire pressure values for the front and rear tires by pressing the vehicle information button. See DIC Controls and Displays . If the tire pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning light comes on. See Tire Pressure Light .

This message displays when the driver's door is not closed properly. When this message appears, make sure that the driver's door is closed completely.

This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the A/C operation automatically resumes. You can continue to drive your vehicle. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your dealer as soon as possible to avoid compressor damage.

Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling speed. See Engine Overheating for more information.

This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down.

Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating for more information.

This message displays along with a continuous chime when the engine has overheated. Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage. See Engine Overheating .

This message displays when the vehicle's engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible.

This message displays while viewing the odometer or trip odometers if there is a problem with the instrument panel cluster. See your dealer for service.

This message displays when your vehicle is low on fuel. Refill the fuel tank as soon as possible. See Fuel Gage and Filling the Tank for more information.

This message displays when you manually turn off the heated windshield washer fluid system or when the system automatically turns off. See "Heated Washer Fluid" under Windshield Washer for more information.

This message displays when you turn on the heated windshield washer fluid system. See "Heated Washer Fluid" under Windshield Washer for more information.

If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message displays when the hood is not closed properly. When this message appears, make sure that the hood is closed completely. See Hood Release .

This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly.

This message displays when the driver's side rear door is not closed properly. When this message appears, make sure that the passenger's door is closed completely.

On some vehicles, this message displays when the vehicle's engine oil is low. Fill the oil to the proper level as soon as possible. See Engine Compartment Overview for the engine oil fill location. Also, see Engine Oil for information on the kind of oil to use and the proper oil level.

Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected. See Engine Oil for more information.

This message displays when the vehicle's engine oil pressure is low. The oil pressure light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. See Oil Pressure Light .

Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible when this message is displayed.

If your vehicle has this feature, after the vehicle has been started, this message will reminder the driver that the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system has been turned off. Press the set/reset button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display. To turn the URPA system back on, see "Park Assist" under DIC Controls and Displays . See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) for more information.

This message displays when the front passenger's door is not closed properly. When this message appears, make sure that the front passenger's door is closed completely.

If your vehicle has this feature, this message displays while the Rainsense™ system is active. See Rainsense™ II Wipers for more information.

This message displays while you are matching a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to your vehicle. See "Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle" under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation and DIC Controls and Displays for more information.

This message displays when the battery in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced. To replace the battery, see "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation .

This message displays when the passenger's side rear door is not closed properly. When this message appears, make sure that the passenger's door is closed completely.

This message displays when the electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working. Have the climate control system serviced by your dealer if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency.

This message displays when there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately. See Airbag Readiness Light for more information.

This message displays when there is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems. Driving with this problem could drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Have the electrical system checked by your dealer immediately.

This message displays if there is a problem with the brake system. The brake system warning light and the anti-lock brake system warning light may also be displayed on the instrument panel cluster. See Brake System Warning Light and Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light for more information. If this happens, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message is displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the brake system needs service. See your dealer as soon as possible. See Brakes for more information.

This message displays if the ignition is on to inform the driver that the brake fluid level is low. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer as soon as possible. The brake system warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster when this message appears on the DIC. See Brake System Warning Light .

If your vehicle has this feature, this message displays if there is a problem with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system. Do not use this system to help you park. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) for more information. See your dealer for service.

Your vehicle may have a speed variable assist steering system. See Steering .

This message displays if a problem is detected with the speed variable assist steering system. When this message is displayed, you may notice that the effort required to steer the vehicle decreases or feels lighter, but you will still be able to steer the vehicle.

If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message displays if there has been a problem detected with StabiliTrak®. A warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light . See StabiliTrak® System for more information.

If this message turns on while you are driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off and then back on. If this message still stays on or turns back on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. Have the StabiliTrak® System inspected by your dealer as soon as possible.

This message displays to indicate that the suspension system is not operating properly. See your dealer for service.

This message displays when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system programmed in the key. A fault has been detected in the system which means that the system is disabled and it is not protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts; however, you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer before turning off the engine. See PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer for more information.

This message displays if a part on the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system is not working properly. If you drive your vehicle while any of the four sensors are missing or inoperable, the warning comes on in about 20 minutes. A sensor would be missing, for example, if you put different wheels on your vehicle without transferring the sensors. If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPM. See your dealer.

This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is not functioning properly. A warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light . See Traction Control System (TCS) for more information. Have the TCS serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.

This message displays when there is a problem with the transaxle. See your dealer for service.

This message displays when a non-emissions related malfunction occurs. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.

This message displays when your vehicle speed is limited to 80 mph (128 km/h) because the vehicle detects a problem in the speed variable assist steering, magnetic ride control, or automatic leveling control systems. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer.

If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message may display and the Traction Control System and StabiliTrak® Warning Light on the instrument panel cluster may be on after first driving the vehicle and exceeding 19 mph (30 km/h) for 30 seconds. The StabiliTrak® system is not functional until the light has turned off. See StabiliTrak® System for more information.

This message displays if the starting of the engine is disabled due to the electronic throttle control system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately.

This message only appears while the ignition is in RUN, and will not disappear until the problem is resolved.

This message cannot be acknowledged.

This message displays if the content theft-deterrent system has detected a break-in attempt while you were away from your vehicle. See Content Theft-Deterrent for more information.

This message may be displayed if the gas cap is not on, or is not fully tightened. Check the gas cap to ensure that it is on properly. See Filling the Tank for more information.

This message displays when the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system is re-learning the tire positions. See Tire Pressure Monitor System . The tire positions must be re-learned after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor. See Tire Inspection and Rotation and Inflation - Tire Pressure for more information.

This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Traction Control System (TCS) for more information.

This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned on. See Traction Control System (TCS) for more information.

This message displays when the transaxle fluid in your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until it cools down. If the warning message continues to display, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.

This message displays when the trunk is not closed completely. Make sure that the trunk is closed completely. See Trunk .

This message displays as a reminder to turn off the turn signal if you drive your vehicle for more than about 0.75 mile (1.2 km) with a turn signal on. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .

This message displays and a chime sounds only when the ignition is in RUN. The message will not disappear until the turn signal is manually turned off, or a turn is completed.

This message displays when the windshield washer fluid is low. Fill the windshield washer reservoir as soon as possible. See Engine Compartment Overview for the location of the windshield washer reservoir. Also, see Windshield Washer Fluid for more information.