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If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the
road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.
It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the
vehicle towed for service. See ªTowing Your Vehicleº in
the Index.
CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working properly
if the brake system warning light is on. Driving
with the brake system warning light on can lead
to an accident. If the light is still on after you've
pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will also come on when you set your parking brake. The
light will stay on if your parking brake doesn't release
fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully
released, it means you have a brake problem.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
With the anti-lock brake
system, the light(s) will
come on when your engine
is started and may stay on
for several seconds.
That's normal.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the
light comes on when you're driving, stop as soon as
possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine
again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or
comes on again while you're driving, your vehicle needs
service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't
on, you still have brakes, but you don't have anti
-lock
brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also
on, you don't have anti
-lock brakes and there's a
problem with your regular brakes. See ªBrake System
Warning Lightº earlier in this section.
The anti
-lock brake system warning light should come
on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the
light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.

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Light On Steady -- An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on your vehicle.
Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and
service may be required.
If the Light Is Flashing
The following may prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle:

Reducing vehicle speed.

Avoiding hard accelerations.

Avoiding steep uphill grades.

If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.
If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see
ªIf the Light Is On Steadyº following.
If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so,
stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle.
Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the
engine. If the light remains on steady, see ªIf the Light
Is On Steadyº following. If the light is still flashing,
follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your
dealer or qualified service center for service.If the Light Is On Steady
You may be able to correct the emission system
malfunction by considering the following:
Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install
the cap. See ªFilling Your Tankº in the Index. The
diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been
left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel
cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
A few driving trips with the cap properly installed
should turn the light off.
Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water?
If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition
will usually be corrected when the electrical system
dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off.
Are you low on fuel?
As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may
not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of
air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The
system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this
condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly.
See ªFilling Your Tankº in the Index. It will take a few
driving trips to turn the light off.

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Oil Pressure Light
This light tells you if there
could be a problem with
your engine oil pressure.
The light goes on when you turn your key to ON or
START. It goes off once you start your engine. That's a
check to be sure the light works. If it doesn't come on,
be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if
something goes wrong.
When the light comes on and stays on, it means that
oil isn't flowing through your engine properly. You
could be low on oil and you might have some other
system problem.CAUTION:
Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
If you do, your engine can become so hot that
it catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced.
NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and is not covered by
your warranty.

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Once the TPM system detects the low or high tire
pressure condition, the message ªCHECK TIRE
PRESSUREº will be displayed whenever you start the
engine or the ignition is in the ON position. To remove
or clear the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message, you
will need to set the tire(s) to the proper tire pressure.
See ªInflation
-- Tire Pressureº in the Index.
CAUTION:
When the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message
is displayed on the Driver Information Center
and the tire pressure is low, your vehicle handling
capabilities will be reduced during severe
maneuvers. If you drive too fast, you could lose
control of your vehicle. You or others could be
injured. Don't drive over 55 mph (90 km/h) when
the tire pressure is low. Drive cautiously and
correct the tire pressure as soon as you can.
CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25: This message means
that you need washer solvent.
DRIVER DOOR AJAR
- 140: This message will
display anytime the key is in ON, the transaxle is not in
PARK (P) and the driver's door is open or ajar. A chime
will also sound when the vehicle's speed is greater than
3 mph (4.8 km/h).
DRIVER NO. X (1 OR 2) : This message will be
displayed with the key in ON and while entering
FEATURE PROGRAMMING, but only if the vehicle
is equipped with memory seats. The message will show
which driver is activating the personalization feature.
It will only stay on for five seconds. This message can
be customized for you by your dealer.
ENGINE COOLANT HOT, IDLE ENGINE
- 44:
This message will appear when the engine coolant
temperature is over 262
F (128
C). Stop and allow your
vehicle to idle in PARK (P) until it cools down and the
message is removed. Do not increase engine speed
above a normal idle. If it does not cool down, turn off
the engine and have it serviced before driving it again.
Severe engine damage can result from an overheated
engine. See ªEngine Overheatingº in the Index.

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STABILITY SYS ENGAGED - 55: You may see
the STABILITY SYS ENGAGED message on the
Driver Information Center. It means that an advanced,
computer
-controlled system has come on to help your
vehicle continue to go in the direction in which you're
steering. This stability enhancement system activates
when the computer senses that your vehicle is just
starting to spin, as it might if you hit a patch of ice or
other slippery spot on the road. When the system is on,
you may hear a noise or feel a vibration in the brake
pedal. This is normal.
When the STABILITY SYS ENGAGED message is on,
you should continue to steer in the direction you want to
go. The system is designed to help you in bad weather or
other difficult driving situations by making the most of
whatever road conditions will permit. If the STABILITY
SYS ENGAGED message comes on, you'll know that
something has caused your vehicle to start to spin,
so you should consider slowing down.
SERVICE STEERING SYS
- 127: This message
is displayed when a problem has been detected in the
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variable effort steering system. Service
is required.SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS
- 84: This message is
displayed to indicate that the suspension system is not
operating properly. To correct this problem, have your
vehicle serviced at your dealership.
SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM
- 34: This message
means there is a problem in the Personalized
Automotive Security System (PASS
-Key
III).
A fault has been detected in the system which means
that the PASS
-Key III system is disabled and is not
protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts,
however, you may want to take your vehicle to a proper
service center before turning off the engine.
SERVICE TPM SYSTEM
- 51: When this message is
displayed, the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system is
not working properly. See your dealer for service.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
- 100: See your dealer
for repair.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
- 3: This message is
displayed when a non
-emissions related powertrain
malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle serviced by a
technician as soon as possible.

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SPEED LIMITED TO 90 - 113: A failure in the
suspension control system has occurred when this
message appears. The Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) determines the speed to which your vehicle
is limited. Have your vehicle serviced if this
message appears.
STARTING DISABLED REMOVE KEY
- 33: This
message will appear when the Personalized Automotive
Security System (PASS
-Key
III) senses that an
improper ignition key is being used to try to start the
vehicle. Check the ignition key for damage. If it is
damaged, it may need to be replaced. If you see no
damage, remove the key and try to start the vehicle
again. If it still does not start, try another ignition key.
THEFT ATTEMPTED
- 40: This message is
displayed if the theft system has detected a break
-in
attempt while you were away from your vehicle.
TOP SPEED FUEL CUT
-OFF - 111 : This message
will appear when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
senses that the maximum speed for your vehicle has
been reached. The speed of your vehicle will surge as
the fuel supply is cut off. This allows your vehicle to
stay in a safe tire operating range. The top speed is set
based on the top speed rating of the tires.TRACTION ENGAGED
- 91: When your traction
control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION
ENGAGED message will be displayed. Slippery road
conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so
adjust your driving accordingly. This message will stay
on for a few seconds after the traction control system
stops limiting wheel spin.
TRACTION OFF
- 89: This message will be displayed
after the traction control has been turned off by the
button on the center console.
TRACTION READY
- 90: This message informs
the driver that the traction control system is available.
This occurs when the traction control switch on the
console has been returned to ON (pressing the button
once turns the traction control system off: pressing the
button again turns the system back on). This message
will automatically disappear from the display after
five seconds.
TRACTION SUSPENDED
- 56: This message
displays when the traction control system has been
temporarily shut off because your vehicle's brakes have
overheated. This message does not indicate a problem
with your vehicle's traction control system. After a few
minutes, the traction control system will be available
again and the TRACTION READY message will appear.

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If your vehicle is equipped with personalization, the
driver's preferences are recalled by pressing the unlock
button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
or by pressing the appropriate memory button ª1º or ª2º
located on the driver's door. Certain features can be
programmed not to recall until the key is placed in the
ignition. To change feature preferences you must enter
FEATURE PROGRAMMING (see below).
Entering FEATURE PROGRAMMING
To begin programming, the ignition must be in ON
and your vehicle in PARK (P). If your vehicle has
memory, you must press the appropriate memory
button ª1º or ª2º, located on the driver's door panel
before programming. Press the INFO button one or
more times until the FEATURE PROGRAMMING
prompt appears on the DIC display. Press the ON/OFF
button to enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING. To exit,
press the INFO RESET button.
Remote Recall Memory (If Equipped)
Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the
previous instructions and then press the down arrow
on the INFO button one or more times until the
REMOTE RECALL MEMORY prompt appears.
To turn the feature on, press the ON/OFF button
until ON is displayed on the DIC. The seat and mirror
memory settings that have been previously programmed
can be recalled by pressing the unlock button on the
RKE transmitter. The steering column will move when
the key is inserted in the ignition and turned to ON.
To turn the feature off, press the ON/OFF button
until OFF is displayed.
Key in Recall (If Equipped)
Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the
previous instructions and then press the down arrow on
the INFO button one or more times until the KEY IN
RECALL prompt appears on the DIC display. To turn
the feature on, press the ON/OFF button until ON
appears. The seat and mirror memory settings that
have been previously programmed will be recalled when
the key is inserted in the ignition. The power steering
column (if equipped) will move when the key is turned
to ON. To turn the feature off, press the ON/OFF button
until OFF appears.

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Horn Sounds at Lock
Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the
previous instructions and then press the down arrow on
the INFO button one or more times until the HORN
SOUNDS AT LOCK prompt appears on the DIC
display. To turn the feature on, press the ON/OFF button
until ON appears. If all the doors are closed, the horn
will sound once when the lock button on the RKE
transmitter is pressed. To turn the feature off, press the
ON/OFF button until OFF appears.
This feature will not work if any door is open.
Exterior Lights at Unlock
This personalization feature enables the driver to
program the exterior lamps to turn on or to remain off
when using the RKE transmitter to unlock the vehicle.
During dark or night conditions, if exterior lighting is
selected, the parking lamps, taillamps, reverse lamps,
high
-beam headlamps, etc. will turn on for about
20 seconds or until a door is opened, the key is turned
out of OFF or the RKE transmitter is used to lock
the vehicle.Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following
the previous instructions and then press the
INFO button one or more times until the FEATURE
PROGRAMMING prompt appears on the DIC display.
Press the ON/OFF button to enter FEATURE
PROGRAMMING. To exit, press the INFO RESET
button. Press the down arrow on the INFO button one
or more times until the EXT LIGHTS AT UNLOCK
prompt appears.
To turn the feature on, press the ON/OFF button until
ON is displayed. To turn the feature off, press the
ON/OFF button until OFF is displayed.
Doors Lock in Gear
Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the
previous instructions and then press the down arrow on
the INFO button one or more times until the DOORS
LOCK IN GEAR prompt appears. This feature will
automatically lock all doors when the vehicle is shifted
out of PARK (P) and all the doors are closed. To turn the
feature on, press ON/OFF until ON is displayed on the
DIC. To turn the feature off, press ON/OFF until OFF
is displayed.