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If the light comes on while driving, a chime will sound.
Pull off the road and stop. The pedal might be harder to
push or go closer to the oor. It might also take longer
to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed
for service. SeeTowing Your Vehicle on page 4-28.
{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 have pulled off the road and
stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed
for service.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light
For vehicles with
the Antilock Brake
System (ABS), this light
comes on brie y when
the engine is started.
That is normal. If the light does not come on then, have
it xed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off, if the light
comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as it is
safely possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the
engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light still
stays on, or comes on again while you are driving,
your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system
warning light is not on, your vehicle still has brakes, but
not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning
light is also on, your vehicle does not have antilock
brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes.
SeeBrake System Warning Light on page 3-32.
For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC),
seeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-50for
all brake related DIC messages.
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Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light
The Traction Control
System (TCS) warning
light may come on for
the following reasons:
The system is turned off by pressing the traction
control button located above the audio system on
the instrument panel. The warning light will come
on and stay on. Press the button again, to turn the
system back on. The warning light should go off.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7for
more information.
An engine and brake system problem related to
traction control makes the TCS turn off.
If the TCS warning light comes on and stays on for an
extended period of time when the system is turned
on, your vehicle needs service.
Electronic Stability Program
Indicator Light
This comes on brie y
when the engine is started.
It ashes while the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) or
the Traction Control System (TCS) is working. This light
will come on when the ESP has been turned off and if
there is a problem with the ESP or the TCS. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 4-7andElectronic
Stability Program on page 4-8for more information.
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Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light
This light comes on brie y when starting the vehicle
as a system check. If it does not, take the vehicle to
your dealer/retailer for service.
If this light comes on and
stays lit, the engine has
overheated.
If this happens pull over and seeEngine Overheating
on page 5-23for more information.
Notice:Driving with the engine coolant temperature
warning light on could cause your vehicle to
overheat. SeeEngine Overheating on page 5-23.
Your vehicle could be damaged, and it might not
be covered by your warranty. Never drive with
the engine coolant temperature warning light on.
Tire Pressure Light
The tire pressure light
comes on brie y when the
engine is started.
It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System.
When the Light is Solid
This indicates that one or more of your tires are
signi cantly underin ated.
Stop and check the tires as soon as it is safe to do,
and in ate them to the proper pressure. SeeTires
on page 5-47for more information.
When the Light Flashes First and
Then is Solid
This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System. The light ashes for about
a minute and then stays solid for the remainder of
the ignition cycle. This sequence will repeat with every
ignition cycle. SeeTire Pressure Monitor System on
page 5-54for more information.
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Security Light
For information regarding
this light and the vehicle’s
security system, see
Content Theft-Deterrent
on page 2-13.
Cruise Control Light
This light comes on
whenever the cruise
control is set.
The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off.
SeeCruise Control on page 3-11for more information.
Highbeam On Light
This light comes on when
the high-beam headlamps
are in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8
for more information.
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
This light comes on brie y
when the engine is started.
It also comes on when the windshield washer uid is
low. SeeWindshield Washer Fluid on page 5-29
for more information.
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Fuel Gage
When the ignition is on, the fuel gage shows about how
much fuel is in the fuel tank.
When the indicator nears empty, the low fuel light
will comes on. There still is a little fuel left, but you
should get more soon. SeeLow Fuel Warning Light
on page 3-42for more information.Four things that can happen but do not mean the fuel
gage is not functioning properly are:
At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off
before the gage reads full.
It takes a little more or less fuel to ll up than the
fuel gage indicates.
The gage moves a little when the vehicle turns a
corner or accelerates.
The gage takes a few seconds to stabilize after the
ignition is turned on, and goes back to empty after
the ignition is turned off.
For the fuel tank capacity, seeCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-98. United States
Canada
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Low Fuel Warning Light
The light next to the fuel
gage comes on brie y
when you are starting
the engine.
It also comes on when the vehicle is low on fuel.
After fuel is added, the light should go off. If it does not
come on as you start the engine take the vehicle to
your dealer/retailer for service.
Auto Stop Mode
This mark on the tachometer signi es that the engine is
in Auto Stop mode which is a fuel saving operation.
When the vehicle is off, the tachometer needle moves
to OFF. If the driver’s door is opened while in Auto Stop,
a chime will sound.
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
This message displays when the pressure in one or
more of the vehicle’s tires needs to be checked. This
message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT,
LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire
needs to be checked. You can receive more than one tire
pressure message at a time. To read the other messages
that may have been sent at the same time, press the
reset stem. 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 5-47,Loading Your
Vehicle on page 4-22, andInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-52. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values.
SeeDIC Operation and Displays on page 3-44. If the tire
pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning light comes
on. SeeTire Pressure Light on page 3-35.
COMPASS CALIBRATION COMPLETE
This message displays when the compass calibration is
complete. SeeDIC Compass on page 3-48.
CRUISE CONTROL SET TO XXX
This message displays whenever the cruise control
is set. SeeCruise Control on page 3-11for more
information.
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message displays when the driver door is not
closed properly. Close the door completely.
ENGINE HOT
A/C (Air Conditioning) OFF
This message displays when the engine coolant
becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air
conditioning compressor is automatically turned off.
When the coolant temperature returns to normal,
the A/C operation automatically resumes. You can
continue to drive your vehicle.
ENGINE OIL LOW: ADD OIL
Your vehicle may have an engine oil level sensor.
If it does, this message displays when the oill is low.
SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13for more information.
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LIFTGATE OPEN
This message displays when the liftgate is not closed
completely. Close the liftgate completely. SeeLiftgate on
page 2-9.
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the engine
oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may
occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the
Driver Information Center (DIC), stop the vehicle
as soon as possible. Do not drive the vehicle until
the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected.
SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13for more information.
This message displays when the vehicle’s engine
oil pressure is low. The oil pressure light also appears
on the instrument panel cluster. SeeOil Pressure
Light on page 3-38.
Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage can
result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure. Have
the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon
as possible when this message is displayed.
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This message displays when one or more of the
passenger doors are not closed properly. Close the
doors completely.
REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays while matching a Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to your vehicle.
See “HOLD STEM TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY”
underDIC Operation and Displays on page 3-44for
more information.
REMOTE KEY LEARNING COMPLETE
This message displays while matching a Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to your vehicle.
See “HOLD STEM TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY”
underDIC Operation and Displays on page 3-44for
more information.
REPLACE REMOTE KEY FOB
BATTERY
This message displays if a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter battery is low. The battery needs to be
replaced in the transmitter. See″Battery Replacement″
underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
on page 2-5.
SERVICE A/C (Air Conditioning)
SYSTEM
This message displays when there is a problem
detected in the air conditioning system. Have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer/retailer.
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