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 accom-
panied by a single chime and the Malfunction Indica-
tor 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.
• 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 mile-
age. The message will be displayed 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 accom-
pany the 75, 50 and 25 mile remaining distances. We
recommend you drive to your nearest authorized
dealer and have your vehicle serviced immediately.
52 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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