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Following are examples of symbols you
may find on your vehicle. It is importantto become familiar with them, as theyalert you to various vehicle operatingconditions.
Air Bag Readiness LightAir Conditioning (A/C)
Antilock Brake System Warning
Light
Brake System Warning Light
(Parking Brake Set)
Cruise Control Set LightFour Wheel Drive Light
(Manual Transmission only)
HeadlampsHeated MirrorsMalfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)
Off
On/Off
On
Rear Window DefoggerSafety Belt Reminder LightSecurity Light
StabiliTrak Warning Light
Tire Pressure Warning Light
Tow/Haul Mode Light
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
Voltmeter Operation
The voltmeter shows the condition of the
vehicle’s charging system. The systemis designed to regulate voltage output tohelp improve fuel economy and extendbattery life. Normal system operationreadings may fluctuate (as indicated bythe blue area in the illustration above)based on vehicle operation, includingthe number of electrical accessoriesbeing operated and engine speed.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Vehicle Symbols
Driver Information Center
Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center
(DIC) provides vehicle information, vehi
cle feature customization (if equipped),
and vehicle warning messages. The DICmessages will be shown on the instru
ment panel cluster display.
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apply the trailer brakes. ITBC system
information is displayed on the Driver
Information Center.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual
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vehicle has been sitting for at least three
hours or driven no more than one mile.
You can temporarily clear the DIC
message by acknowledging it with
your DIC controls. However, at the nextvehicle start up, the DIC message willreappear if the tire pressure has notbeen corrected.
During cooler conditions, the low tire
pressure warning light may appear whenthe vehicle is first started and then turn
off as you start to drive the vehicle. Thiscould be an early indicator that your tirepressures are getting low and need tobe inflated to the proper pressure.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Note:The Tire Pressure Monitor can
alert you about low tire pressure, but itdoesn’t replace normal monthly tiremaintenance.
Integrated Trailer Brake Control
System (if equipped)
The control
panel for theIntegratedTrailer Brake
Control (ITBC)system islocated on theinstrumentpanel to theleft of the steering wheel.
The control panel allows you to adjust
the amount of output available to theelectric trailer brakes and to manuallyIf the Tighten Gas Cap message is
displayed on the Driver InformationCenter (DIC), check that your fuel cap
is properly installed. If the cap is notsecurely fastened, turn it clockwise untila clicking sound is heard, indicating that
it is properly installed. The DIC messagewill turn off after a few driving trips with
the cap properly installed.
See Sections 3 and 5 of your Owner Manual.
Tighten Gas Cap Message
Note:If the brakes are manually
applied, the brake lights do not turn on.
If your vehicle has a yellow gas cap, it
was engineered as a FlexFuel vehiclecapable of running on gasoline or E85fuel. E85 is a blend of 85% ethanol and15% gasoline. E85 is a high octane,renewable fuel made primarily from corn
(see livegreengoyellow.com).
Your FlexFuel vehicle automatically
detects the current fuel mixture in thefuel tank and adjusts engine settings
accordingly. You can fill up with gasolineor E85, regardless of which fuel isalready in the tank.
FlexFuel (E85) – Yellow Gas Cap
(if equipped)
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