System warnings
PARK BRAKE
ENGAGEDDisplays when the parking brake is set, the
engine is running and vehicle speed is higher
than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the message stays on
after the parking brake is released, contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEMDisplays when a fault is detected by the ABS
module.
CHECK CHARGING
SYSTEMDisplays when the electrical system is not
maintaining proper voltage. If you are
operating electrical accessories when the
engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as
many of them as soon as possible. If the
warning stays on or comes on when the engine
is operating at normal speeds, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL LOWIndicates the brake fluid level is low and the
brake system should be inspected immediately.
Refer toBrake fluidin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle’s operating systems.
In the event multiple warnings exist, the message center cycles the
display to show each one for four seconds.
The message center displays the last selected feature if there are no
more warning messages.
Types of messages and warnings:
•Some messages appear briefly to inform you of something you may
need to take action on or be informed of.
•Some messages appear once and then again when the vehicle is
restarted.
•Some messages reappear after clearing or being reset if a problem or
condition is still present and needs your attention.
•Some messages can be acknowledged and reset by pressing RESET.
This allows you to use the full message center functionality by clearing
the message.
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How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
•The message center will indicate the engine is overheating.
•The service engine soon
indicator will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine
will completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort to
increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be restarted. Take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage; therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to an authorized dealer.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low.
WARNING:Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is running or hot.
5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer.
Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem
increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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