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briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on
during starting, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
4. Oil Pressure Warning LightThis light indicates low engine oil pressure. The
light should turn on momentarily when the engine
is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns
on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
5. Low Fuel Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 2.0 gal
(7.8 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until
fuel is added. 6. Speedometer
The Speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per
hour and/or kilometers per hour (mph/kph).
7. Airbag Warning Light
This light turns on and remains on for six to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the light is not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the system inspected by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints”
in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
further information.
8. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated.
If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has
traveled about 1 mile (1.6 km) with the turn signals on, a
184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 297
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 395
Adding Fuel ........................... 339
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 390
Additives, Fuel ......................... 337
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 386
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 388
Air Conditioning ........................ 260
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 260
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 271
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 272
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............388,389
Air Conditioning System .............260,264,388
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 318
Airbag .............................. 56,66
Airbag Deployment ....................... 67
Airbag Light ................... 57,64,70,82,184
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 69
Airbag, Side ...................... 59,63,65,66Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........60,63,66
Alarm Light ........................... 188
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 253
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........394,421,422
Capacities ........................... 421
Disposal ............................ 396
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 297
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 185
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 403
Assistance Towing ....................... 107
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 89
Automatic Door Locks ................... 29,31
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 264
Automatic Transaxle ...........12,277,282,360,400
Fluid Level Check ..................... 401
Interlock System ....................... 283
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Lights.............................. 83,140
Airbag ...................... 57,64,70,82,184
Alarm .............................. 188
Anti-Lock ........................... 185
Back-Up ............................ 416
Brake Warning ........................ 186
Bulb Replacement ...................... 413
Cargo .............................. 169
Center Mounted Stop ................... 419
Daytime Running ...................... 142
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 140
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 304
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 186
Exterior .............................. 83
Fog .......................... 142,195,415
Headlight Switch ...................... 140
Headlights ........................... 140
High Beam Indicator .................... 185
Instrument Cluster ..................... 140 License
............................. 417
Lights On Reminder .................... 141
Low Fuel ............................ 184
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 194
Map Reading ......................... 144
Oil Pressure .......................... 184
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 185
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............18,188
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 188
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 190
Traction Control ....................... 304
Turn Signal ................... 83,140,142,416
Voltage ............................. 183
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 183
Loading Vehicle ...................... 341,343
Capacities ........................... 343
Tires ............................... 313
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Service Assistance....................... 447
Service Contract ......................... 449
Service Manuals ........................ 451
Setting the Clock .............208,222,224,227,236
Settings, Personal ........................ 201
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .............. 281
Shoulder Belts ........................... 39
Side Airbag ............................. 65
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 271
Signals, Turn ...................... 83,184,416
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 288
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 324
Snow Tires ............................ 325
Spare Tire .......................... 320,361
Specifications Oil ................................ 384
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........148,189
Speedometer ........................... 184 Starting
............................... 277
Automatic Transmission ................. 277
Engine Fails to Start .................... 279
Manual Transmission ................... 277
Remote .............................. 25
Starting Procedures ...................... 277
Steering Power ........................... 291,293
Tilt Column .......................... 147
Steering Wheel Mounted
Sound System Controls ................... 257
Storage ............................ 166,411
Storage Bin ............................ 166
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 270
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 370
Sun Roof .............................. 158
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 92
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 56
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 385
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