
Oil Pressure Light
If your vehicle has low
engine oil pressure, this
light will stay on after
you start your engine, or
come on and you will
hear a chime when you
are driving.
This indicates that your engine is not receiving
enough oil. The engine could be low on oil,
or could have some other oil problem. Have it
xed immediately.
This light will come on brie y when you turn on
the ignition as a check to show you it is working. If
it does not come on with the ignition on, you
may have a problem with the bulb. Have it xed
right away.{CAUTION:
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is
low. If you do, your engine can become so
hot that it catches re. You or others
could be burned. Check your oil as soon
as possible and have your vehicle
serviced.
Notice:Lack of proper engine oil maintenance
may damage the engine. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always follow
the maintenance schedule in this manual for
changing engine oil.
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Fuel Gage
Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you
have left, when the ignition is on. When the
indicator nears empty, a LOW FUEL message will
appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 182for
more information. You still have a little fuel left,
but you should get more soon. The arrow on
the fuel gage points to side of the vehicle with the
fuel door.Here are four things that some owners ask about.
These are normal and do not indicate a problem
with your fuel gage:
At the service station, the gas pump shuts off
before the gage reads full.
It takes a little more or less fuel to ll up than
the gage indicated. For example, the gage
may have indicated the tank was half full, but
it actually took a little more or less than
half the tank’s capacity to ll the tank.
The indicator moves a little when you turn a
corner or speed up.
The gage goes back to empty when you turn
off the ignition.
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AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS ON
This message displays if the automatic headlamp
system is enabled with the headlamp switch.
SeeAutomatic Headlamp System on page 150for
more information.
BRAKE FLUID
This message displays, while the ignition is on,
when the brake uid level is low. The brake system
warning light on the instrument panel cluster
also comes on. SeeBrake System Warning Light
on page 168for more information. Have the
brake system serviced by your retailer as soon as
possible.
CHANGE OIL SOON
This message displays when the life of the engine
oil has expired and it should be changed.
When this message is acknowledged and cleared
from the display, the engine oil life system
must still be reset separately. SeeEngine Oil Life
System on page 268andScheduled Maintenance
on page 356for more information.
CHECK GAS CAP
This message displays if the fuel cap has not
been fully tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to make
sure that it is on properly. A few driving trips
with the cap properly installed should turn
the message off.
CHECK TIRE PRESS (Pressure)
This message displays when the tire pressure in
one or more of the tires needs to be checked. If a
tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as
soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked
and set to those shown on the Tire Loading
Information label. SeeTires on page 298,Loading
Your Vehicle on page 242, andIn ation - Tire
Pressure on page 304. If the tire pressure is low,
the low tire pressure warning light comes on. See
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light on page 170.
CRUISE ENGAGED
This message displays when the cruise control
system is active. SeeCruise Control on page 145
for more information.
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DOOR AJAR
This message displays if one or more of the
vehicle’s doors are not closed properly. Make sure
that the door(s) are closed completely.
ENGINE DISABLED
This message displays if the starting of the engine
is disabled. Have your vehicle serviced by your
retailer immediately.
ENG (Engine) PWR (Power) REDUCED
This message displays when the vehicle’s engine
power is reduced. Reduced engine power can
affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If
this message is on, but there is no reduction in
performance, proceed to your destination.
The performance may be reduced the next time
the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at
a reduced speed while this message is on, but
acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime
this message stays on, the vehicle should be
taken to your retailer for service as soon as
possible.
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ACTIVE
If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), this message displays when ESC is
assisting you with directional control of the vehicle.
You may feel or hear the system working and
see this message displayed in the DIC. Slippery
road conditions may exist when this message
is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly.
This message may stay on for a few seconds after
ESC stops assisting you with directional control
of the vehicle. This is normal when the system is
operating. SeeElectronic Stability Control on
page 219for more information.
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) OFF
If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), this message displays and the ESC light
on the instrument panel cluster comes on
solid when ESC is turned off. Adjust your driving
accordingly. SeeElectronic Stability Control
on page 219andElectronic Stability Control
Indicator Light on page 171for more information.
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HOOD AJAR
This message displays if the hood is not fully
closed. Make sure that the hood is closed
completely. The vehicle will not auto stop when
the hood is ajar.
ICE POSSIBLE
This message displays when the outside air
temperature is cold enough to create icy road
conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly.
KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW
This message displays if the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter battery is low. Replace the
battery in the transmitter. See “Battery
Replacement” underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 90.
LOW FUEL
This message displays when your vehicle is low
on fuel. Re ll the fuel tank as soon as possible.
SeeFuel Gage on page 177,Fuel on page 255,
andFilling the Tank on page 258for more
information.
LOW TRACTION
If your vehicle has the Traction Control System
(TCS), this message displays when the system is
actively limiting wheel spin. Slippery road
conditions may exist if this message is displayed,
so adjust your driving accordingly. This message
stays on for a few seconds after the system stops
limiting wheel spin. SeeTraction Control System
(TCS) on page 217for more information.
LOW WASHER FLUID
This message displays when the vehicle’s
windshield washer uid is low. Fill the windshield
washer uid reservoir to the proper level as
soon as possible. SeeWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 282.
POWER STEERING
This message displays if a problem has been
detected with the electric power steering. Have
your vehicle serviced by your retailer immediately.
PUSH PARK PEDAL
This message displays if the parking brake is left
engaged. SeeParking Brake on page 119for
more information.
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SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays when there is a problem
with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced
by your retailer immediately.
SERVICE ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY
CONTROL)
If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), this message displays and a chime sounds
if there has been a problem detected with ESC.
The ESC light also appears on the instrument
panel cluster. This light stays on solid as long as
the detected problem remains present. When
this message displays, the system is not working.
Adjust your driving accordingly. SeeElectronic
Stability Control on page 219andElectronic
Stability Control Indicator Light on page 171for
more information.
If this message turns on while you are driving, pull
off the road as soon as possible and stop
carefully. Try resetting the system by turning the
ignition off and then back on. If this message
still stays on or turns back on again while you are
driving, your vehicle needs service. Have the
ESC inspected by your retailer as soon as
possible.
SERVICE HYBRID
This message displays if the hybrid components
need to be serviced. Have your vehicle serviced by
your retailer.
SERVICE TRACTION
If your vehicle has the Traction Control System
(TCS), this message displays and a chime sounds
when the system is not functioning properly.
The TCS light also appears on the instrument
panel cluster. This light stays on solid as long as
the detected problem remains present. When
this message displays, the system is not working.
Adjust your driving accordingly. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 217andTraction
Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 170
for more information. Have the system serviced
by your retailer as soon as possible.
SRVC (Service) HILL START
This message displays if there is a problem with
the hill start assist function. Have your vehicle
serviced by your retailer.
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Category (CAT) Button Option
CAT (Category):The CAT button does not
function in this Hybrid vehicle.
Radio Messages
Calibration Error:The audio system has been
calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If
Calibration Error displays, it means that the radio
has not been con gured properly for your
vehicle and it must be returned to your
dealer/retailer for service.
Locked:This message is displayed when the
THEFTLOCK
®system has locked up the
radio. Take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for
service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot
be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer.
Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc
If your radio system has a single CD (MP3) player,
it is capable of playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW
disc. For more information on how to play an MP3
CD-R or CD-RW disc, seeUsing an MP3 on
page 200later in this section.
CD Messages
CHECK DISC:If this message displays and/or
the CD ejects, it could be for one of the following
reasons:
It is very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the CD should play.
You are driving on a very rough road. When the
road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or
upside down.
The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour
and try again.
There could have been a problem while burning
the CD.
The label could be caught in the CD player.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other
reason, try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot
be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. If the
radio displays an error message, write it down and
provide it to your dealer/retailer while reporting
the problem.
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Electronic Stability Control
Your vehicle may have an Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system which combines antilock
brake, traction and stability control systems
and helps the driver maintain directional control of
the vehicle in most driving conditions.
When you rst start your vehicle and begin to
drive away, the system performs several diagnostic
checks to ensure there are no problems. You
may hear or feel the system working. This
is normal and does not mean there is a problem
with your vehicle. The system should initialize
before the vehicle reaches 20 mph (32 km/h). In
some cases, it may take approximately two
miles of driving before the system initializes.
The ESC light is located
on the instrument panel
cluster.If the system fails to turn on or activate, the ESC
light will be on solid, and the ESC OFF or
SERVICE ESC message will be displayed in the
DIC. If the vehicle has gone through heavy
acceleration or braking during the rst two miles
after starting your vehicle, these messages and the
ESC light may also appear. If this is the case,
your vehicle does not need servicing. Turn your
vehicle off and back on again to reset the system.
If the SERVICE ESC message appears on the
Driver Information Center (DIC), and your vehicle
hasn’t gone through hard acceleration or
braking in the rst two miles, your vehicle should
be taken in for service.
When the ESC off light is on and either the
SERVICE ESC or ESC OFF message is displayed,
the system will not assist the driver to maintain
directional control of the vehicle. Adjust your
driving accordingly. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 182
The traction control part of ESC can be turned off
or back on by pressing the ESC button. To
disable both traction control and ESC, press and
hold the button brie y.
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