Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
System Check
Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center indicates either an OK message or a warning message for 2 to 4 seconds. The system check report is as follows:
- OIL LIFE STATUS/RESET
- DOOR AJAR STATUS
- DRIVER DOOR AJAR STATUS
- PASSENGER DOOR AJAR STATUS
- LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR STATUS
- RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR STATUS
- LIFTGATE AJAR STATUS
- TRUNK AJAR STATUS
- ENGINE TEMP
- CHARGING SYSTEM
- BRAKE SYSTEM
- PARK BRAKE STATUS
- OIL PRESSURE STATUS
- WASHER FLUID LEVEL STATUS
- BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
- COOLANT LEVEL STATUS
- TRANSMISSION STATUS
- TRACTION CONTROL
- ADV TRAC SYSTEM STATUS
- AWD SYSTEM STATUS
- FUEL LEVEL STATUS
- DTE STATUS
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.