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The Forward Collision Alert Off message can appear on your driver information center (DIC). The DIC displays this alert when the Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system is temporarily not working. When the FCA system is resolved, the alert will go...

The Auto Fan Speed settings control the automatic blower speed, and can be personalized through the audio system. 1. Turn on the infotainment system. 2. Press the CONFIG button to select the Configuration Settings menu. 3. Rotate the MENU/SELECT knob...

The Memory Remote Recall feature remembers the seat and side mirror settings that were last used by a driver, and returns to those settings when the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle. To turn the...

Hi. A loud squeaking typically indicates a brake pad sensor that is contacting the rotor. When this occurs, it is to let you know that the brake pads are low. In some cases, a failing bearing can cause this, but...

Seeking allows you to quickly and easily access all of the available radio stations. When seeking, the radio will find the next station that comes in clearly, and play it. To seek, quickly press and release one of the two...

Hello. Thank you for writing in. The owner'owner's manual should have more information on the power steering system, although you are correct. It should be electric. With that said, major faults with the system will set diagnostic troubleshooting codes. These...

When a paired device receives a phone call through the infotainment system, the sound system will be muted, and you will hear a ring through the sound system. To accept the phone call, rotate the MENU/SEL knob to Answer, then...

Hi. This sounds like the water pump is not circulating the antifreeze in the engine. When a water pump stops circulating the antifreeze as well as it should the car tends to run hot when it is at idle and...

The automatic climate control feature controls all of the climate controls for you, based on a temperature you set. To turn on the automatic climate control, press the AUTO button, and then set the temperature. Press AUTO a second time...

Hi Heather. Thanks for contacting us today. There are a few possible reasons that your reverse light is always on, ranging from a damaged electrical relay to an open fuse. It's also possible that the neutral safety switch is damaged....

Hey there, thanks for writing in about your Dodge B250. If the vehicle runs better when above half a tank, the pick up tube in the fuel tank may be broken or disconnected. Replacement does involve replacing the fuel pump....

If your radiator is leaking, it will cause your car to eventually overheat. If left for too long, major engine damage could occur. I recommend making an appointment with a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic.

This sounds like a frustrating experience. There are actually quite the variety of possibilities that could make your Opel jerk while driving. It is possible that your vehicle has developed one or more vacuum leaks and as these...

Hello - I think there is a pretty good chance that your engine has seized due to a lack of oil. I suspect there is little compression due to piston rings seizing in the cylinder, and there is bearing damage...

When your car is in park lock mode, all of the doors and the trunk will automatically lock when you depress the brake pedal and shift your vehicle out of P. You can manually set park lock mode with a...

This may be a sign of a weak battery, a failing voltage regulator or failing alternator. As you may know, the alternator is responsible for charging the battery while the engine runs by generating amperage and recharging the battery while...

For you who don't know, those are the cars that don't have transmission gears. They never shift. They just continuously have a range to drive a car. The reason they are doing that is because they get a better gas...

This is a common sign of a failing CV joint. A CV (Constant Velocity) joint is a shaft that connects the transmission to the wheels, essentially transferring the power from the drive train directly to the wheels. The CV joint...

I would first look at the window regulator to ensure the linkage isn't tied up or tangled or broken in some way. Also, check for the correct power and ground at the switches and the motor. This will show if...

The grinding noise could be anything as simple as a rock stuck in the backing plate behind the brake rotor to the wheel bearing. The steering wheel shake could be related, but the most common issue is an out of...

Hello there, this is a rare accident that can occur when oil changes are performed. In this type of situation, an oil sample is taken and sent off to a facility that can perform an oil analysis. This is done...

If the system was recently opened up to replace any parts, what you are describing is typically a consequence of air trapped in the system, and consequent aeration of the power steering fluid, which builds pressure in the reservoir. Check...