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 Warning Messages
The system warning messages alert the operator to possible problems or malfunctions in the vehicle operating systems. The message center displays the last selected feature if there are no additional warning messages. Once a warning message has been displayed, the message must be acknowledged to allow full functionality of the message center. Press the RESET to acknowledge and clear the warning message. The warning messages are divided into 3 basic categories:
- Cannot be cleared until the condition is corrected.
- Reappears 10 minutes from pressing the RESET button.
- Reappears if the condition clears then reoccurs within the same ignition ON-OFF cycle.
The warning messages that cannot be reset are:
- DRIVER DOOR AJAR
- PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
- REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR
- REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR
The warning messages that reoccur after 10 minutes are:
- XXX MILES (KM) TO EMPTY FUEL LEVEL LOW
- STOP SAFELY NOW (Hybrid only)
- HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE (Hybrid only)
- HIGH MOTOR TEMPERATURE (Hybrid only)
- PARK BRAKE ENGAGED
When a condition exists, the warning messages that are displayed whenever the ignition switch is turned from the OFF position to the ON position are:
- LIFTGATE/GLASS AJAR
- SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
- LOW BRAKE FLUID
- REGEN BRAKES DISABLED (Hybrid only)
- TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT
- LOW TIRE PRESSURE
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT
- OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
- XXX% OIL LIFE/CHANGE OIL SOON
The message center displays warning messages that indicate a system state during repair procedures related to the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). The displayed messages are as follows:
- TRAIN LF TIRE
- TRAIN RF TIRE
- TRAIN LR TIRE
- TRAIN RR TIRE
- TRAIN SPARE TIRE
- TRAINING COMPLETE
- TIRES NOT TRAINED
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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.