Push-Button Ignition System Message Center Messages

The message center provides instruction for operating the push-button ignition system. The message center also displays warnings that indicate a potential concern with the system. These messages pertain to the push-button ignition system:

• PRESS BRAKE TO START - Momentarily displays when the start/stop switch is pressed without the brake pedal being applied.
• ACCESSORY POWER ACTIVE - Displays when the vehicle is in ACC mode.
• SHIFT TO PARK - Displays when the start/stop switch is pressed to shut off the engine with the gear selector lever not in PARK.
• RESTART NOW OR KEY IS NEEDED - Displays when the start/stop switch is pressed to shut the engine off and the IA key is not detected in the vehicle.
• NO KEY DETECTED - Displays if the IA key is not detected by the RFA module while attempting to start the vehicle or enter ACC or RUN mode. If this message is observed with the IA key located inside the vehicle, REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS), WITH INTELLIGENT ACCESS (IA) .
• STARTING SYSTEM FAULT - Displays if the RFA module receives invalid data from the PCM during PATS authentication. If this message is observed, REFER to SYMPTOM CHART(S) : Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS).