Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Messages
Your vehicle will begin displaying warning messages when the DEF level reaches a
driving range of approximately 500 miles (800 km). If the following warning message
sequence is ignored, your vehicle may not restart unless DEF is added with in the
displayed mileage shown in the Cluster message.
• Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi DEF Low Refill Soon — This message will display
when DEF driving range is less than 500 miles, DEF fluid top off is required with
in the displayed mileage. The message will be displayed in the cluster during
vehicle start up with the current allowed mileage and accompanied by a single
chime. The remaining mileage can be pulled up anytime by way of the “Messages”
list within the EVIC/DID
• Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi Refill DEF — This message will display when DEF
driving range is less than 200 miles. It is also displayed at 150 miles and
100 miles. DEF fluid top off is required with in the displayed mileage. The
message will be displayed in the EVIC/DID during vehicle start up with an updated
distance mileage, and it will be accompanied by a single chime. Starting at
100 miles, remaining range will be continuously displayed while operating the
vehicle. Chimes will also accompany the 75, 50 and 25 mile remaining distances.
The DEF Low telltale will be on continuously until DEF fluid is topped off.
• Engine Will Not Restart Refill DEF — This message will display when the DEF driving
range is less than 1 mile, DEF fluid top off is required or the engine will not restart.
The message will be displayed in the EVIC/DID during vehicle start up, and it will
be accompanied by a single chime. The DEF Low telltale will be illuminated
continuously until DEF fluid tank is filled with a minimum of two gallons of DEF.
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 recom-
mend 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.
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