Information Displays -> Information Messages for Your Ford Kuga SUV 2020

Information Displays  
When you are accelerating or maintaining  
This screen shows your average driving  
distance per kWh of electricity used on  
your plug-in hybrid vehicle. The value is  
calculated only when your available  
electric range is being used and the  
gasoline engine is off.  
speed you will see a blue or white solid bar  
indicating vehicle power. You may also see  
a blue rectangular box which shows the  
power level at which the engine will turn  
on.  
When your power level is within the box  
the color of the bar will be blue. This  
means you are in Electric operation and  
the engine is off.  
When your power level is outside of the  
box the color of the bar will be white.  
This means you are in Hybrid operation  
with a combination of the electric  
motor and the engine providing vehicle  
power.  
Distance per full charge is also shown. This  
is an estimate of the electric range you  
would have if you plugged in and fully  
charged your vehicle right now. The higher  
your electric efficiency, the higher your  
distance per full charge.  
Your electric efficiency is affected by your  
driving style and route, climate control use,  
outside temperature and other factors.  
Best efficiency is achieved in mild ambient  
temperatures with mild to moderate  
acceleration and braking, moderate speeds  
and low climate control usage.  
When you are decelerating with either your  
foot off the accelerator pedal or on the  
brake pedal you will see a green or white  
solid bar indicating the power being used  
to slow down the vehicle. You may also  
see a green rectangular box which shows  
the amount of power that can be  
recaptured by the regenerative braking  
system and returned to the high voltage  
battery.  
INFORMATION MESSAGES  
Depending on your vehicle options and  
instrument cluster type, not all messages  
display or are available.  
Note: Certain messages may be  
When your power level is completely  
within the box the color of the bar will  
be all green. This means that the  
regenerative braking system is being  
used to efficiently slow the vehicle  
down and return the maximum  
percentage of energy to the high  
voltage battery.  
abbreviated or shortened.  
When your power level is outside of the  
green box then the bar will be white.  
This means that both the regenerative  
braking system and conventional  
braking system are being used.  
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Press the OK button to acknowledge and  
remove some messages from the  
information display. The system removes  
Electric Efficiency  
other messages after a short time.  
Note: This feature applies to Plug-in  
You need to confirm certain messages  
before you can access the menus.  
vehicles only.  
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Information Displays  
Active Park (If Equipped)  
Message  
Action  
Active Park malfunction The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have  
the system checked by an authorized dealer.  
Adaptive Cruise Control(If Equipped)  
Message  
Action  
Adaptive cruise  
malfunction  
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise from  
engaging.  
Front sensor not aligned  
Adaptive cruise not  
available  
Conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot function  
properly.  
Adaptive cruise not  
The radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to  
available Sensor blocked bad weather or ice/mud/water in front of radar. Driver can  
See manual  
typically clean the sensor to resolve.  
Cruise control active  
Adaptive braking off  
Displayed when the automatic braking has been disabled.  
Adaptive cruise Driver  
resume control  
Displayed when the adaptive cruise has reinstated controls  
to the driver.  
Adaptive cruise Speed  
too low to activate  
Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate the  
adaptive cruise.  
Adaptive Headlamps (If Equipped)  
Message  
Action  
Check adaptive head-  
lamps See manual  
Displays when a system error has occurred. Contact an  
authorized dealer as soon as possible.  
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Information Displays  
Adaptive Steering(If Equipped)  
Message  
Action  
Adaptive steering Initial- The adaptive steering system detects a difference between  
isation  
steering wheel angle and the desired road wheel angle. The  
steering wheel adjusts itself to correct this difference. This  
adjustment is part of normal system operation.  
Adaptive steering  
malfunction Service  
required  
The adaptive steering system is off. It is possible that the  
steering wheel may not be straight when you drive the vehicle  
straight ahead. If this message persists, see an authorized  
dealer.  
Adaptive steering loss The adaptive steering system integrity cannot be verified. Do  
Do not drive  
not drive the vehicle and contact an authorized dealer  
immediately.  
AdvanceTracand Traction Control  
Message  
Action  
ESC Service required  
The system detects a condition that requires service. Contact  
an authorized dealer as soon as possible.  
ESC off  
The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switched it  
off.  
ESC on  
The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switched it  
on.  
ESC off in 4x4 low  
ESC Sport mode  
The system is off while the vehicle is in 4x4 low.  
The status of the AdvanceTrac sport mode after you switched  
it on.  
Traction control off  
Traction control on  
The status of the traction control system after you switched  
it off.  
The status of the traction control system after you switched  
it on.  
Alarm  
Message  
Action  
Vehicle alarm Start  
vehicle to stop alarm  
Alarm triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft  
Alarm (page 68).  
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Information Displays  
AWD(If Equipped)  
Message  
Action  
AWD temporarily  
disabled  
The all-wheel drive system temporarily turns off to protect  
itself from overheating.  
AWD temporarily locked The all-wheel drive system is locking up the torque transfer  
clutch to help reduce clutch temperature.  
AWD off  
The all-wheel drive system temporarily turns off to protect  
itself from overheating or if you are using the temporary spare  
tire.  
AWD restored  
The all-wheel drive system will resume normal function and  
clear this message after driving a short distance with the road  
tire re-installed or after the system cools.  
AWD malfunction  
Service required  
The all-wheel drive system is not operating properly. If the  
warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an  
authorized dealer.  
Change AWD power  
transfer unit lube  
Displayed when the transfer case fluid requires service.  
AWD power transfer unit Displayed when the transfer case fluid has been changed and  
lube set to new reset to new.  
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Information Displays  
Battery and Charging System (12 volt)  
Message  
Action  
Check Charging system The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on  
or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon  
as possible.  
Charging system Service The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on  
soon  
or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon  
as possible.  
Charging system Service The charging system needs servicing. Contact an authorized  
now  
dealer as soon as possible.  
Battery state of charge  
low  
The battery management system determines that the 12V  
battery is at a low state of charge. Start the engine to charge  
the battery or charge the battery using an aftermarket battery  
charger. This message clears once you restart your vehicle  
and the battery state of charge has recovered.  
Turn power off to save The battery management system determines that the battery  
battery  
is at a low state of charge. Turn the ignition off as soon as  
possible to protect the battery. This message will clear once  
the vehicle has been started and the battery state of charge  
has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will  
allow faster battery state-of-charge recovery.  
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)(If Equipped)  
Message  
Action  
Vehicle plugged in? Yes Your vehicle needs confirmation it is unplugged before  
No  
allowing a start. You must make sure your vehicle is unplugged  
and you respond to the message prompt before starting your  
vehicle.  
Unplug prior to starting Your vehicle detects it is still plugged in after you attempt to  
vehicle  
start it.  
EV now All electric  
driving  
You selected EV Now mode with the EV button.  
EV later {###}% electric You selected EV Later mode with the EV button.  
energy saved for later  
EV charge Battery  
charged by engine  
You selected EV Charge mode with the EV button.  
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Information Displays  
Message  
Action  
Auto EV normal opera- You selected Auto EV mode with the EV button.  
tion  
Engine enabled due to Your vehicle enables the engine due to the climate control  
defrost setting  
defrost setting. This is normal operation.  
Press EV button for full For full defrost heat press the EV button to select either EV  
defrost  
Later or EV Auto. The engine may run to provide more cabin  
heat.  
Engine enabled for  
Your vehicle enables the engine for system performance. This  
is normal operation.  
system performance  
Press OK to enable  
engine  
You can press OK to enable the engine temporarily for  
increased performance when in EV Now mode.  
In neutral depletes HV Displays when in neutral gear with the vehicle on. Shift out of  
battery. Shift out of  
neutral for full vehicle  
function.  
neutral to maintain full vehicle function.  
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System (If Equipped)  
Message  
Action  
BLIS malfunction  
A system error has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as  
soon as possible.  
BLIS not available  
Sensor blocked See  
manual  
The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Informa-  
tion System (page 296).  
Cross Traffic not avail-  
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert  
able Sensor blocked See system sensors are blocked. See Cross Traffic Alert (page  
manual  
300).  
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Information Displays  
Message  
Action  
Cross traffic system  
malfunction  
A system error has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as  
soon as possible.  
Cross traffic alert deactiv- The system automatically turns off and displays this message  
ated Trailer attached  
when you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have  
a trailer blind spot system or when you switch the trailer blind  
spot system off through the information display. See Cross  
Traffic Alert (page 300).  
BLIS deactivated Trailer The system automatically turns off and displays this message  
attached  
when you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have  
a trailer blind spot system or when you switch the trailer blind  
spot system off through the information display. See Blind  
Spot Information System (page 296).  
Diesel Engine (If Equipped)  
Message  
Action  
Engine warming Please In extremely cold weather, typically below -26°C (-15°F) and  
wait {seconds:00}  
seconds  
if the engine block heater is not utilized, your engine will not  
respond to accelerator pedal movement for 30 seconds. This  
restriction allows your engine to circulate the oil properly in  
order to avoid engine damage.  
Water in fuel Drain filter The water separator has reached a predetermined capacity  
and needs draining.  
Fuel pressure low  
A low fuel pressure condition has occurred due to cold, low  
fuel level or fuel filters need to be changed.  
Engine oil level low Add  
oil  
A low oil level condition has occurred with the oil minder  
system. Check your engine oil level. If the problem persists,  
see an authorized dealer.  
Exhaust filter overloaded  
Drive to clean  
Drive the vehicle for 20 minutes with an average speed of  
60 km/h (37 mph). The message changes to Exhaust Filter  
Cleaning then clears itself under suitable driving conditions.  
If illuminated, the service engine soon light turns off following  
the third key cycle.  
Exhaust filter at limit  
Drive to clean now  
Exhaust filter over limit Exhaust filter is overloaded. Have your vehicle checked by an  
Service now  
authorized dealer as soon as possible.  
Ready to drive  
Engine is warmed up and your vehicle is ready to be driven.  
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Information Displays  
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (If Equipped)  
Message  
Action  
AdBlue® low Range : XXXX km Refill soon AdBlue fluid is running low and should be  
refilled.  
AdBlue® low No engine start in XXXX km Engine will not start soon due to low AdBlue  
fluid level.  
AdBlue® level empty. Refill to start engine AdBlue fluid is empty and must be refilled  
before engine can be started.  
AdBlue® level empty Min refill {liters:#0.0} AdBlue fluid is empty and must be refilled  
l
a minimum amount before engine can be  
started.  
AdBlue® level Min refill {liters:#0.0} l  
AdBlue fluid is low and should be refilled a  
minimum amount to avoid an engine stop  
situation.  
AdBlue® system malfunction Service  
required  
There is a fault in the AdBlue system. See  
authorized dealer.  
AdBlue® system No engine start in XXXX There is a fault in the AdBlue system that  
km  
will prevent the engine from starting. See  
authorized dealer.  
AdBlue® system Service required to start There is a fault in the AdBlue system that  
engine  
is preventing the engine from starting. See  
authorized dealer.  
Incorrect AdBlue® Service required  
Stop safely now  
Incorrect AdBlue fluid has been put into  
AdBlue tank. See authorized dealer.  
AdBlue fluid has run out and vehicle should  
be stopped before engine is shut off.  
Doors and Locks  
Message  
Action  
Driver door open  
Passenger door open  
Rear left door open  
Rear right door open  
The driver door is not completely closed.  
The passenger door is not completely closed.  
The rear left door is not completely closed.  
The rear right door is not completely closed.  
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Information Displays  
Message  
Action  
Liftgate open  
Bonnet open  
The liftgate is not completely closed.  
The hood is not completely closed.  
Child lock malfunction  
Service required  
There is a system malfunction with the child locks. Contact  
an authorized dealer as soon as possible.  
Child lock on  
Indicates that the rear seat interior door release switches and  
power windows are switched off, preventing rear seat occu-  
pants from opening the doors or windows.  
Child lock off  
Indicates that the rear seat interior door release switches and  
power windows are switched on.  
Factory keypad code  
The factory keypad code displays in the information display  
{factory keypad code:# after the system resets the keypad. See Passive Anti-Theft  
# # # #}  
System (page 68).  
Driver Alert  
Message  
Action  
Driver fatigue warning  
Rest now  
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.  
Driver fatigue warning  
Rest suggested  
Take a rest soon.  
Fuel  
Message  
Action  
Fuel level low  
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.  
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.  
Check fuel fill inlet  
Please wait for fuel door Wait for up to 15 seconds while the fuel system depressurizes.  
to open  
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Information Displays  
Message  
Action  
Fuel door open  
The fuel system has finished depressurizing and you can begin  
to refuel.  
Fuel door open Close  
A reminder to close the fuel door. Failure to follow this  
fully to avoid ""Check instruction can cause the check engine light to illuminate.  
Engine"" light  
Refuel error See manual There is an error in attempting to refill your vehicle.  
Hill Start Assist  
Message  
Action  
Hill start assist not avail- Hill start assist is not available. Contact an authorized dealer.  
able  
See Hill Start Assist (page 248).  
Keys and Remote Control  
Message  
Action  
Press brake to start  
No key detected  
A reminder to press the brake while starting your vehicle.  
The system does not detect the key. See Push Button  
Ignition Switch (page 169).  
Restart now or key is  
needed  
The Start Stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and a  
remote control is not detected inside your vehicle.  
Full accessory power  
active  
Your vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.  
Starting system  
malfunction  
There is a problem with your vehicles starting system. See  
an authorized dealer for service.  
Key program successful  
Displays during spare key programming when a key is  
programmed to the system.  
Maximum number of  
keys learned  
Displays during spare key programming when the maximum  
number of keys have been programmed.  
Key program failure  
Displays during spare key programming when a key fails to  
be programmed.  
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Information Displays  
Message  
Action  
Not enough keys learned Displayed during spare key programming when there are not  
enough keys programmed.  
Key battery low Replace Displays when the key battery is low. Change the battery as  
soon  
soon as possible.  
Vehicle switched off  
Displays when the vehicle is switched off.  
Lane Keeping System (If Equipped)  
Message  
Action  
Lane keeping system  
malfunction Service  
required  
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer  
as soon as possible.  
Front camera tempor-  
arily not available  
The system has detected a condition that has caused the  
system to be temporarily unavailable.  
Front camera Low visib- The system has detected a condition that requires the wind-  
ility Clean screen shield to be cleaned to operate properly.  
Front camera malfunc- The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer  
tion Service required  
as soon as possible.  
Keep hands on steering  
wheel  
The system requests the driver to keep their hands on the  
steering wheel.  
Maintenance  
Message  
Action  
Engine oil pressure low  
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the  
engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues  
to come on with your engine running, have your vehicle  
checked as soon as possible.  
Change engine oil soon  
Oil change required  
Brake fluid level low  
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.  
The oil life left reaches 0%.  
The brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be  
inspected immediately. See Brake Fluid Check (page 377).  
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Information Displays  
Message  
Action  
Service required  
Indicates that your vehicle has reached the estimated time  
or distance for the scheduled maintenance. Have your vehicle  
checked as soon as possible.  
Check brake system  
The brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe  
place. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
Engine coolant overtem-  
perature  
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high.  
Washer fluid level low  
The washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.  
Transport mode Contact Indicates that your vehicle is still in Transport mode. This may  
dealer  
not allow some features to operate properly. Have your  
vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
Factory mode Contact Indicates that your vehicle is still in Factory mode. This may  
dealer  
not allow some features to operate properly. Have your  
vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
See manual  
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a  
powertrain malfunction.  
Power reduced to lower  
engine temperature  
The engine has reduced power to help reduce high engine  
temperature.  
Brake applied Power  
reduced  
The brake system has reduced stopping power.  
Engine on due to low use  
Normal operation  
EV functionality is disabled and the engine is running to  
maintain oil quality. See Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation  
(page 184).  
MyKey  
Message  
Action  
MyKey not created  
You cannot program a MyKey.  
MyKey is active.  
MyKey active Drive  
safely  
Speed limited to {my key When switching on your vehicle and MyKey is in use, displays  
limit XXXX} mph  
that the MyKey speed limit is on.  
Speed limited to {my key  
limit XXXX} km/h  
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Information Displays  
Message  
Action  
Vehicle near top speed MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle  
speed is approaching 130 km/h (81 mph).  
MyKey Vehicle at top  
speed  
You have reached the speed limit set for your MyKey.  
Check speed Drive safely You have an active MyKey with a programmed set speed limit.  
Buckle up to unmute  
audio  
Belt-Minder turns on with a MyKey in use.  
MyKey ESC on  
With a MyKey in use, AdvanceTrac turns on.  
With a MyKey in use, traction control turns on.  
MyKey Traction control  
on  
MyKey Park Pilot cannot  
be deactivated  
With a MyKey in use, park aid is always on.  
MyKey Lane keeping  
alert on  
With a MyKey in use, lane keeping alert turns on.  
Park Aid  
Message  
Action  
Check front Park Pilot The system has detected a fault that requires service. Contact  
an authorized dealer.  
Check rear Park Pilot  
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Contact  
an authorized dealer.  
Rear Park Pilot not avail- The radar is blocked due to bad weather, ice, mud or water  
able Sensor blocked See in front of radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve.  
manual  
See Rear Parking Aid (page 254).  
Front Park Pilot not  
The radar is blocked due to bad weather, ice, mud or water  
available sensor blocked in front of radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve.  
See Manual  
See Front Parking Aid (page 256).  
Park Pilot not available  
sensor blocked See  
Manual  
The radar is blocked due to bad weather, ice, mud or water  
in front of radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve.  
See Principle of Operation (page 254).  
Front Park Pilot On Off  
Rear Park Pilot On Off  
Displays the park aid status.  
Displays the park aid status.  
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Information Displays  
Park Brake  
Message  
Action  
Park brake applied  
The parking brake is set, the engine is running and you drive  
your vehicle more than 5 km/h (3 mph). If the warning stays  
on after the parking brake is released, contact an authorized  
dealer as soon as possible.  
Park brake Press brake  
and switch to release  
The electric parking brake is set and a manual release is  
attempted without the brake pedal being pressed.  
Park brake Use switch to The electric parking brake is set and an automatic release is  
release  
attempted but cannot be performed. Perform a manual  
release.  
Release park brake  
The electric parking brake is set and your vehicle speed  
exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph). Release park brake before continued  
driving.  
Park brake not applied  
Park Brake not released  
The electric parking brake is not fully applied.  
The electric parking brake is not fully released.  
Park brake Maintenance The electric parking brake system has been put into a special  
mode  
mode that is used to allow service of the rear brakes. Contact  
an authorized dealer.  
Park brake Limited func- The electric park brake system has detected a condition that  
tion Service required  
requires service. Some functionality may still be available.  
Contact your authorized dealer.  
Park brake malfunction The electric parking brake system has detected a condition  
Service now that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.  
Park brake System over- Numerous park brake applies have overheated the system.  
heated Wait 2 minutes before attempting to apply again.  
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Information Displays  
Power Steering  
Message  
Action  
Steering malfunction  
Service now  
The power steering system has detected a condition that  
requires service. See an authorized dealer.  
Steering loss Stop safely The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicle  
in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.  
Steering assist malfunc- The power steering system has detected a condition within  
tion Service required  
the power steering system or passive entry or passive start  
system requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.  
Steering Lock Malfunc-  
tion Service Now  
The steering lock system has detected a condition that  
requires service. See an authorized dealer.  
Pre-Collision Assist  
Message  
Action  
Pre-collision assist not You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud or  
available Sensor blocked water in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the  
sensor to resolve.  
Pre-collision assist not A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized  
available  
dealer as soon as possible.  
Seats  
Message  
Action  
Objects are by the passenger seat. After the objects are moved  
Occupant sensor  
blocked Remove objects away from the seat, if the warning stays on or continues to  
near passenger seat  
come on contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.  
Memory recall not  
Displays as a reminder that memory seats are not available  
while driving.  
permitted while driving  
Memory {0} saved  
Displays to show where your memory setting has been saved.  
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Information Displays  
Starting System  
Message  
Action  
Press brake to start  
Displays when starting the vehicle as a reminder to apply the  
brake.  
Cranking time exceeded Displays when the starter has exceeded its cranking time in  
attempting to start the vehicle.  
Engine start pending  
Please wait  
Displays when the starter is attempting to start the vehicle.  
Pending start cancelled  
Displays when the pending start has been cancelled.  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System  
Message  
Action  
Tyre pressure low  
One or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. See  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 397).  
Tyre pressure monitor The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the  
malfunction  
warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an  
authorized dealer. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System  
(page 397).  
Tyre pressure sensor  
malfunction  
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is  
in use. For more information on how the system operates  
under these conditions, See Tire Pressure Monitoring  
System (page 397). If the warning stays on or continues to  
come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.  
Trailer (If Equipped)  
Message  
Action  
Trailer connected  
A correct trailer connection is sensed during a given  
ignition cycle.  
Trailer disconnected  
A trailer connection becomes disconnected, either  
intentionally or unintentionally, and has been sensed  
during a given ignition cycle.  
Trailer sway Reduce speed  
The trailer sway control has detected trailer sway.  
Wiring malfunction on trailer There are certain faults in your vehicle wiring and trailer  
wiring/brake system. See Towing a Trailer (page 334).  
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Information Displays  
Message  
Action  
Trailer left indicator lights  
malfunction Check lights  
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check your  
lamp.  
Trailer right indicator lights  
malfunction Check lights  
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check your  
lamp.  
Trailer battery not charging See There is a fault with your trailer battery. See Towing  
manual  
a Trailer (page 334).  
Trailer lighting module  
There is a fault with your vehicle trailer lighting module.  
malfunction See manual  
See Towing a Trailer (page 334).  
Transmission  
Message  
Action  
Shift to Park  
Displays when you switch the engine off and the transmission  
is not in park (P). Shift into park (P).  
Transmission warming  
up Please wait  
Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you  
drive.  
Press brake pedal  
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed.  
Transmission overtem- The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a  
perature Stop safely  
safe place as soon as its possible.  
Transmission Service  
required  
See an authorized dealer.  
Transmission too hot  
Press brake  
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a  
safe place as soon as its possible.  
Transmission limited  
function See manual  
The transmission has limited functionality. See an authorized  
dealer.  
Transmission not in Park A reminder to shift into park. In addition, this message is typical  
after reconnecting or recharging the battery until you cycle  
the ignition to the on mode. See Changing the 12V Battery  
(page 378).  
Shift malfunction  
Confirm park brake  
Apply before exiting the  
vehicle  
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs  
to be depressed before exiting the vehicle. See your authorized  
dealer.  
Shift malfunction  
Service required  
See your authorized dealer.  
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Information Displays  
Message  
Action  
Shift malfunction  
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is  
shifting to park. See your authorized dealer.  
Vehicle is shifting to Park  
Shift malfunction  
Reverse not available  
Service Required  
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is  
shifting to reverse. See your authorized dealer.  
Shift malfunction Drive  
not available Select S for  
drive Service required  
See an authorized dealer.  
See your authorized dealer.  
Shift malfunction  
Neutral not available  
Service required  
Shift malfunction Sport  
not available Service  
required  
See your authorized dealer.  
Invalid gear selection  
Displays when an invalid gear has been selected.  
Depress brake to shift  
from Park  
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed to  
enable the transmission to shift from park.  
Neutral tow engaged  
Turn ignition off for  
towing  
Reminder to switch off the ignition while in neutral tow.  
Neutral tow engaged  
Depress brake and select  
Park to exit Neutral tow  
Displays when neutral hold is active and you want to exit  
neutral tow.  
Neutral tow Remove  
park brake for towing  
Reminder to remove park brake while in neutral tow.  
Neutral tow disengaged  
Displays when the neutral tow is off.  
Displays when neutral tow is on.  
Neutral tow enabled  
Leave transmission in  
neutral  
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