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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1.Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2.If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1.Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2.Open the hood and check the oil level.
2Oil Check P. 393
3.Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
uThe light goes out: Start driving again.
uThe light does not go out within 10 seconds: Stop the engine and
contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge the battery.

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for indicator lamp to come on or blink
•Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.
•Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
■What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.
■What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
ten minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
■The message appears on when:
An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap being
loose or not being installed.
■What to do when the message appears:
1.Stop the engine.
2.Check that the fuel fill cap is fully installed.
uIf not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.
3.Drive for several days of normal driving.
uThe message should go off.
■When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
Malfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak of
gasoline vapor. If this happens, check the fuel fill cap using the procedures described
above.
■Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message
1If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on, the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.

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Index
Side Curtain Airbags................................... 47
Snow Tires................................................. 422
Spare Tire.......................................... 435, 465
Spark Plugs................................................ 464
Specifications............................................ 464
Specified Fuel.................................... 371, 464
Speedometer............................................... 80
SRS Airbags (Airbags)................................. 40
Starting the Engine.................................. 342
Does Not Start ......................................... 444
Engine Switch Buzzer............................... 124
Jump Starting .......................................... 445
Steering Wheel......................................... 134
Adjusting ................................................. 134
Stopping.................................................... 364
Storage Compartment.............................. 154
Summer Tires............................................ 422
Sunglasses Holder..................................... 161
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........ 40
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel).. 2, 3,
124
Synchronized Mode.................................. 167
System Message Indicator.......................... 73
T
Tachometer................................................. 80
Tailgate..................................................... 110
Unable to Open ....................................... 461
Temperature
Outside Temperature Display ............... 84, 87
Temperature Gauge................................... 80
Temperature Sensor..................... 84, 87, 170
Time (Setting)............................................. 98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 355
Indicator............................................ 74, 453
Tires........................................................... 414
Air Pressure ..................................... 415, 465
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 414
Inspection ............................................... 414
Labeling .................................................. 415
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 435
Regulations ............................................. 417
Rotation .................................................. 421
Spare Tire ........................................ 435, 465
Summer .................................................. 422
Tire Chains .............................................. 422
Wear Indicators ....................................... 419
Winter..................................................... 422
Tools.......................................................... 434
Towing a Trailer....................................... 329
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 333
Load Limits .............................................. 329
Towing Your Vehicle................................ 339
Behind a Motorhome .............................. 339
Emergency .............................................. 459
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) 355
Indicator............................................ 74, 453
Transmission............................................. 346
Automatic ............................................... 346
Fluid ........................................................ 399
Number................................................... 466
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 69, 347
Trip Meter.................................... 82, 87, 177
Troubleshooting...................................... 433
Blown Fuse ..................... 454, 455, 456, 457
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 18
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 19
Emergency Towing ................................. 459
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 444
Noise When Braking ................................. 19
Overheating ............................................ 448
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 435
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 18, 104
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 447
Warning Indicators.................................... 68
Turn Signals.............................................. 125
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 75
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 101
USB Adapter Cable.......................... 172, 173
USB Flash Drives....................................... 275
V
Valet Key.................................................. 100
Vanity Mirrors.............................................. 5
Vehicle Identification Number................ 466
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)................. 352
Off............................................................ 72
Off Button .............................................. 353