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If the ABS indicator and the brake
system indicator come on together
and the parking break is f ully
released, the front-to-rear braking
distribution system may also shut
down.It only helps with steering
control during braking.
Test your brakes as instructed on
page . If the brakes f eel normal,
drive slowly and have your vehicle
repaired by your dealer as soon as
possible. Avoid sudden hard braking
which could cause the rear wheels to
lock up and possibly lead to a loss of
control.
The VSA indicator will come on
alongwiththeABSindicator. Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road. such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed f or the road and weather
conditions. on loose or
uneven surf aces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock. Slow down, and allow a greater
distance between vehicles under
those conditions.
280 Important Saf ety Reminders
A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle.
A BS cannot prevent a loss of
stability. A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly, A vehicle with A BS may require a
longer distance to stop
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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The maintenance item code(s)
indicate the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil change
(see page ).
If the engine oil lif e is 15 percent or
less, you will see ‘‘SERVICE dUE
SOON’’ message in the inf ormation
display every time you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). The
maintenance minder indicator will
also come on, and the maintenance
item code(s) f or other scheduled
maintenance items needing service
will be displayed below the message. When the remaining engine oil lif e is
less than 5 percent, you will see a
‘‘SERVICE dUE NOW’’ message
along with the same maintenance
item code(s), every time you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II).
The message changes between
SERVICE and dUE NOW repeatedly.
The message changes between
SERVICE and dUE SOON
repeatedly.
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Maintenance Minder
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MAINTENANCE ITEM CODES MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM
MAINTENANCE SUB ITEMS MAINTENANCE ITEM CODES
MESSAGE
MESSAGE
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When you see this message, have
the indicated maintenance
perf ormed by your dealer as soon as
possible.
When the remaining engine oil lif e is
0 percent, you will see ‘‘SERVICE
PAST dUE’’ message every time you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
The message changes between
SERVICE and PAST dUE repeatedly. If you still do not perf orm the
indicated maintenance, you will see a
negative mileage, f or example ‘‘34
MI’’ with the message ‘‘PAST dUE.’’
This negative mileage means that
youshouldhaveperformedthe
indicated maintenance 34 miles ago.
Immediately have the indicated
maintenance perf ormed, and make
sure to reset the display as described
on page .
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Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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NEGATIVE MILEAGE
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You can change the display to the
engine oil lif e display, or the
odometer and trip meter by pushing
the SELECT button on the
instrument panel.All maintenance items displayed in
the trip meter are in code. For an
explanation of these maintenance
codes, see page .Your dealer will reset the display
af ter completing the required
maintenance service. You will see
‘‘OIL LIFE 100 %’’ on the inf ormation
display the next time you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II).
If maintenance service is done by
someone other than your dealer,
reset the maintenance minder as
f ollows:
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Press the SELECT button
repeatedly until the engine oil lif e
display or the service message is
displayed.
1.
2.
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Maintenance Main Items and Sub
Items
Resetting the Engine Oil Lif e
Display
Maintenance Minder
228
MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM
MAINTENANCE SUB ITEMS
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Label, Certif ication .290
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Lane Change, Signaling .73
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,19
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Light Control Dial .73 ..................................................
Keys .77 ................
Jacking Up the Vehicle .267
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Jack, Tire .266
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Jump Starting .274
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .77
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Switch .79
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Timing Control System .298
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Immobilizer System .78
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Important Safety Precautions .6
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In-Bed Trunk .92
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Emergency Opener .93
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Open Indicator .66
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .57
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .60
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A/T Temperature .63
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Back Window Open .66
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Bed Lights On .66
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) .60
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Charging System .59
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Cruise Control .62
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Door Open .61
DRL (Daytime Running
..................................
Lights) .62
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High Beam .62
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In-Bed Trunk Open .66
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Key (Immobilizer System) .60
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Lights On .63
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Low Fuel .62 ........................
Low Oil Pressure .59
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Low Tire Pressure .65
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Maintenance Minder .64
Malf unction Indicator Lamp
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(MIL) .59
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Side Airbag Of f .59
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Seat Belt .59
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SRS .59
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Tailgate Open .61
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Tire Pressure Monitor .65
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TPMS System .65
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning .61
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VSA Activation .64
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VSA System .64
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VTM-4.63
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Washer Level .62
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Individual Map Lights .116
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Inf ant Restraint .35
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Inf ant Seats .35
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .256
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Inf ormation Display .67
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Engine Oil Lif e Indicator .225
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Maintenance Items .228
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Inside Mirror .107
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Inspection, Tire .256 ........................
Instrument Panel .3,56
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Instrument Panel Brightness .75
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Interior Lights .115
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Introduction .i
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