4-48 Instruments and Controls
Airbag System Messages
Service Air Bag
This message displays when there
is a problem with the airbag system.
Have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer immediately. See
Airbag Readiness Light
on
page 4‑21
for more information.
Anti-Theft Alarm System
Messages
Service Theft Deterrent System
This message displays when there
is a problem with the theft-deterrent
system programmed in the key.
A fault has been detected in the
system which means that the
system is disabled and it is not
protecting the vehicle. The vehicle
usually restarts; however, you may
want to take the vehicle to your
dealer/retailer before turning off the
engine. See Immobilizer Operation
(Key Access)
on page 1‑24
or
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless
Access)
on page 1‑25
for more
information.
Start Aborted By Theft
Deterrent
This message displays if there is a
communication problem between
the keyless access system and the
vehicle. The vehicle cannot be
started when this message displays.
See your dealer/retailer for service.
Theft Attempted
This message displays if the
theft-deterrent system has detected
a break-in attempt while you were
away from the vehicle. See
Anti-Theft Alarm System
on
page 1‑23
for more information.
Service Vehicle Messages
Service A/C System
This message displays when the
electronic sensors that control the
air conditioning and heating
systems are no longer working.
Have the climate control system
serviced by your dealer/retailer if
you notice a drop in heating and air
conditioning efficiency.
Service Vehicle Soon
This message displays when a
non-emissions related malfunction
occurs. Have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer/retailer as soon as
possible.
Tire Messages
Service Tire Monitor System
This message displays if a part on
the Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) is not working properly. The
tire pressure light also flashes and
then remains on during the same
ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure
Light
on page 4‑29
. Several
conditions may cause this message
to appear. See Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation
on page 9‑69
for
more information. If the warning