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
System warnings alert the operator to possible problems or malfunctions in the vehicle operating system. When multiple warnings are displayed, the message center cycles all the warnings by displaying each one for several seconds.
The message center displays the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages. This allows full functionality of the message center by pressing the message center switch RESET button to clear the warning message. Warning messages that have been reset are divided into 3 categories:
- does not disappear until a condition has changed.
- will reappear 10 minutes from pressing the RESET button.
- does not reappear until the ignition switch LOCK/OFF to RUN cycle has been completed. This acts as a reminder that the warning conditions still exist on the vehicle.
The system warning messages that cannot be reset are:
- DRIVER DOOR AJAR
- PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
- REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR
- REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR
- PARK BRAKE ENGAGED
The system warning messages that return after 10 minutes are:
- LOW FUEL LEVEL
- CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM
- CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
The system warning messages that return after the ignition switch is turned from the LOCK/OFF to RUN position are:
- LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
- TRUNK AJAR
- COMPASS ERROR (if equipped)
- CHECK LEFT HEADLAMP
- CHECK RIGHT HEADLAMP
- CHECK LF TURN LAMP
- CHECK RF TURN LAMP
- CHECK LR TURN LAMP
- CHECK RR TURN LAMP
- INTEGRATED KEY PROGRAMMING STATUS (displayed when an attempt is made to program a fifth integrated key to the remote key entry system) - only allows 4 integrated keys.
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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.