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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.
United StatesCanada
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Driver Information Center (DIC)
Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC).
All information appears in the DIC display located in the
instrument panel cluster.
The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short
delay, the DIC displays the information that was last
displayed before the engine was turned off.
The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system
information, and warning messages if a system problem
is detected.
The DIC also displays the compass direction, outside air
temperature, and shift position indicator at the top of the
DIC display. If there is a problem with the system that
controls the temperature display, the numbers will be
replaced with dashes. If this occurs, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer/retailer. If an abnormal
temperature reading is displayed for an extended period
of time, consult your dealer/retailer. Under certain
circumstances, especially when the engine is idling,
a delay updating the temperature display is normal.
SeeDIC Compass on page 3-48andAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-23for more
information.
DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC has different displays which can be accessed
by pressing the reset stem located on the instrument
panel cluster. These displays are explained in the
following section. To scroll through the available
functions, press and release the reset stem.
ODOMETER
Press and release the reset stem until ODOMETER
displays. This display shows the distance the vehicle
has been driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km).
TRIP
Press and release the reset stem until TRIP displays.
This display shows the current distance traveled in either
miles (mi) or kilometers (km) since the last reset for
the trip odometer.
To reset the trip odometer to zero, press and hold the
reset stem while the trip odometer is displayed.
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RANGE
Press and release the reset stem until RANGE is
displayed. The RANGE display will only be available
when the vehicle is not in PARK (P).
This display shows the approximate number of
remaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) the vehicle
can be driven without refueling.
The fuel range estimate is based on an average of
the vehicle’s fuel economy over recent driving history
and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
This estimate will change if driving conditions change.
For example, if driving in traffic and making frequent
stops, this display may read one number, but if
the vehicle is driven on a freeway, the number may
change even though the same amount of fuel is in the
fuel tank. This is because different driving conditions
produce different fuel economies. Generally, freeway
driving produces better fuel economy than city driving.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, the FUEL LEVEL LOW
message displays. See “FUEL LEVEL LOW” under
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-50for more
information.
INSTANT (Instantaneous) FUEL ECONOMY
Press and release the reset stem INSTANT FUEL
ECONOMY displays. The INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY
display will only be available when the vehicle is not
in PARK (P).
This display shows the current fuel economy at a
particular moment and will change frequently as driving
conditions change. This display shows the instantaneous
fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per
100 kilometers (L/100 km). This display cannot be reset.
AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY
Press and release the reset stem AVERAGE FUEL
ECONOMY displays. The AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY
display will only be available when the vehicle is not
in PARK (P).
This display shows the approximate average miles per
gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km).
This number is calculated based on the number of mpg
(L/100 km) recorded since the last time this display
was reset. To reset this display to zero, press and hold
the reset stem.
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OIL LIFE
Press and release the reset stem until OIL LIFE
REMAINING displays. The OIL LIFE display will only
be available when the vehicle is in PARK (P). This display
shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. If OIL
LIFE REMAINING 99% appears on the display, that
means 99% of the current oil life remains. The engine oil
life system will alert you to change the oil on a schedule
consistent with your driving conditions.
When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE
ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the
display. See “CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON” under
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-50. Change
the oil as soon as possible. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13.
In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the
oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule in this manual. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-4for more information.
Remember, reset the OIL LIFE after each oil change.
It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL
LIFE accidentally at any time other than when the oil
has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately
until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil
life system, seeEngine Oil Life System on page 5-16.
UNITS
Press and release the reset stem until UNITS displays.
This display selects the units of measurement. Once
in this display, press the reset stem to select ENGLISH
(default) or METRIC.
HOLD STEM TO SET LANGUAGE
Press and release the reset stem until HOLD STEM TO
SET LANGUAGE displays. The HOLD STEM TO SET
LANGUAGE display will only be available when the
vehicle is in PARK (P). This display selects the language
in which the DIC messages will appear. Once in this
display, press the reset stem to select ENGLISH
(default), SPANISH, or FRENCH.
Tire Pressure
The pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC.
The tire pressure will be shown in either pounds per
square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Press and release
the reset stem until the DIC displays FRONT TIRES
LEFT ## PSI (kPa) RIGHT ## PSI (kPa). Press and
release the reset stem again until the DIC displays REAR
TIRES LEFT ## PSI (kPa) RIGHT ## PSI (kPa).
If a low or high tire pressure condition is detected by the
system while driving, a message advising you to check
the pressure in a speci c tire will appear in the display.
SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-52andDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 3-50for more
information.
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DIC Warnings and Messages
Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver
that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some
action may be needed by the driver to correct the
condition. Multiple messages may appear one after
another.
Some messages may not require immediate action, but
you can press the reset stem on the instrument panel
cluster to acknowledge that you received the messages
and to clear them from the display.
Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display
because they are more urgent. These messages require
action before they can be cleared. Take any messages
that appear on the display seriously and remember that
clearing the messages will only make the messages
disappear, not correct the problem.
The following are the possible messages that can be
displayed and some information about them.
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the charging system
detects that the battery is being drained. You may notice
that the vehicle attempts to reduce the drain for you by
turning off accessories, such as interior fans, rear
defogger, and heated seats. Turn off all accessories.
If the vehicle is not running, start and run the engine
for at least 10 minutes to allow the battery to recharge.
If the engine is running and the condition persists,
see your dealer/retailer immediately.
BUCKLE PASSENGER SEATBELT
This message reminds you to buckle the passenger’s
safety belt. SeePassenger Sensing System on
page 1-63.
This message displays and a chime sounds when
the ignition is on, the driver’s safety belt is buckled, the
passenger’s safety belt is unbuckled with the passenger
airbag enabled, and the vehicle is in motion. You should
have the passenger buckle their safety belt.
This reminder will be repeated if the ignition is on,
the vehicle is in motion, the driver is buckled and the
passenger is still unbuckled, and the passenger airbag
is enabled. If the passenger’s safety belt is already
buckled, this message and chime will not come on.
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