Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault Warning Messages
There are different messages which are displayed if the
vehicle detects that the DEF system has been filled with a
fluid other than DEF, has experienced component failures,
or when tampering has been detected.
When the DEF system needs to be serviced the following
warnings will display:
•
Service DEF System See Dealer
— This message will
display when the fault is initially detected and each time
the vehicle is started. The message will be accompanied
by a single chime and the Malfunction Indicator Light.
We recommend you drive to your nearest authorized
dealer and have your vehicle serviced immediately. If
not corrected in 50 miles, vehicle will enter the “Engine
Will not restart in XXXmi Service DEF See dealer”
warning stage and message.
•
Incorrect DEF Detected See Dealer
— This message will
display if the DEF system has detected the incorrect fluid
has been introduced to the DEF tank. The message will be
accompanied by a single chime. We recommend you drive
to your nearest authorized dealer and have your vehicle
serviced immediately. If not corrected in 30 miles, vehicle
will enter the “Engine Will not restart in XXX mi Service
DEF See dealer” warning stage and message.
•
Engine Will Not Restart in XXX mi Service DEF See
Dealer
— This message is first displayed if the fault
detected is not serviced after 50 miles of operation. It is
also displayed at 150 miles 125 miles and 100 miles.
System service is required within the displayed mileage.
The message will be displayed during vehicle start up
with an updated distance mileage, and it will be accom-
panied by a single chime. Starting at 100 miles, remain-
ing range will be continuously displayed while operat-
ing the vehicle. Chimes will also accompany the 75, 50
and 25 mile remaining distances. We recommend you
drive to your nearest authorized dealer and have your
vehicle serviced immediately.
•
Engine Will Not Restart Service DEF System See
Dealer
— This message will display if DEF system issue
detected is not serviced during the allowed period. Your
engine will not restart unless your vehicle is serviced by
your authorized dealer. This message will be displayed
when under 1 mile until engine will not start and each
time the vehicle is started, and will be continuously
displayed. The message will be accompanied by a single
chime. Your Malfunction Indicator Light will be continu-
ously illumined. We highly recommend you drive to
your nearest authorized dealer if the message appears
while engine is running.
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