These messages appear if there is a problem detected in one of your vehicle's
systems.
A message will clear when that condition is no longer present on the vehicle.
To acknowledge a message and clear it from the display, press any of the three DIC
buttons. If the condition is still present, the warning message will come back on
the next time the vehicle is turned off and back on. With most messages, a warning
chime sounds when the message displays. Your vehicle may have other warning messages.
AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS OFF: This message displays if the automatic
headlamp system is disabled with the headlamp switch.
AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS ON: This message displays if the automatic
headlamp system is enabled with the headlamp switch.
BRAKE FLUID: This message displays to inform the driver that
the brake fluid level is low while the ignition is in ON. The brake system warning
light on the instrument panel cluster also comes on. See
Brake System Warning Light
for more information. Have the brake system
serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible.
CHANGE OIL SOON: This message displays when the life of the
engine oil has expired and it should be changed.
When you acknowledge
the CHANGE OIL SOON message by clearing it from the display, you still must reset
the engine oil life system separately. See
Engine Oil Life System
,
Engine Oil
, and
Scheduled Maintenance
for more information.
CHECK GAS CAP: This message displays if the fuel cap has not
been fully tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to make sure that it is on properly. A
few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the message off.
DOOR AJAR: This message displays if one or more of the vehicle's
doors are not closed properly. Make sure that the door is closed completely.
ENGINE DISABLED: This message displays if the starting of the
engine is disabled. Have your vehicle serviced immediately by your dealer/retailer.
ENG (Engine) PWR (Power) REDUCED: This message displays to inform
you that the vehicle has reduced engine power to avoid damaging the engine. 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/retailer
for service as soon as possible.
GATE AJAR: If your vehicle has a liftgate, this message displays
when the liftgate is not closed completely. Make sure that the liftgate is closed
completely. See
Liftgate
for more information.
ICE POSSIBLE: This message displays when the outside air temperature
is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly.
KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW: This message displays if the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter battery is low. Replace the battery in the transmitter.
See "Battery Replacement" under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
.
LOW FUEL: This message displays along with a low fuel warning
light on the instrument panel cluster when your vehicle is low on fuel. Refill the
fuel tank as soon as possible. See
Fuel
and
Filling the Tank
.
LOW WASHER FLUID: This message displays when your vehicle is
low on windshield washer fluid. Refill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as soon
as possible. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under
Windshield Washer Fluid
.
POWER STEERING: This message displays if a problem has been
detected with the electric power steering, if your vehicle has this feature. Have
your vehicle serviced immediately by your dealer/retailer.
PUSH PARK PEDAL: This message displays if the parking brake
is left engaged. See
Parking Brake
for more
information.
SERVICE AIR BAG: This message displays if there is a problem
with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced immediately by your dealer/retailer.
TRUNK AJAR: If your vehicle has a trunk, this message displays
when the trunk lid is not closed completely. Make sure that the trunk lid is closed
completely. See
Trunk
for more information.