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CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
“H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H” and you hear continuous chimes,
turn the engine off immediately and call an autho-
rized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer
for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to
look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your
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Vehicle.” Follow the warnings under the “Cooling
System Pressure Cap” paragraph.
18. Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condition. As
engine coolant temperatures rise and the gauge ap-
proaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single
chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also,
shift the transmission into NEUTRAL with the park
brake applied and idle the vehicle. If the temperature
reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service. Refer to “If Your Engine
Overheats” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for further
information.
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19. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) LightThis light informs you of a problem with
engine torque (or power) generation. If a prob-
lem is detected, the light will come on while the
engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when
the vehicle has completely stopped. The light should turn
off. If the light remains lit with the engine running, your
vehicle will usually be drivable (although performance
will be limited), see an authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible. If the light is flashing when the engine
is running, immediate service is required and you may
experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle
or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing. The
light will come on when the ignition is first turned to
ON/RUN and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the
light does not come on during starting, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer. 20. TOW/HAUL — If Equipped
This light will illuminate when TOW HAUL
mode is selected.
21. Low Fuel Light
When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal (11.7
L), this light will turn on, and remain on until fuel is
added.
22. Fuel Gauge/Fuel Door Reminder When the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN
position, the pointer will show the level of fuel
remaining in the fuel tank. The fuel pump
symbol points to the side of the vehicle where
the fuel door is located.
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23. Generic Warning LightThe Generic Warning Light will illuminate in
blinking mode if any of the following condi-
tions occur:
• Air Bag Warning Light Fault
• Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure
• Parking Sensor Failure
• Water In Fuel Presence
• Fuel Cutoff Intervention
• “Engine Minimum Oil Level”
• “Engine Min Oil Sensor Fail”
• Swivel Seat Malfunction
If the Generic Warning Light is blinking an air bag system
failure may be present, see an authorized dealer as soon
as possible. 24. Air Bag Warning Light
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds
as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the system inspected at an authorized
dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints”
in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
further information.
25. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
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vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction strategy to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. When the system detects a malfunc-
tion, the low tire pressure telltale will flash for approxi-
mately one minute and then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When
the low tire pressure telltale is illuminated, the system
may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels
on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alter-
nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.
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CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera-
tion or sensor damage may result when using re-
placement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Using aftermarket tire sealants may
cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
sensor to become inoperable. After using an after-
market tire sealant it is recommended that you take
your vehicle to an authorized dealership to have your
sensor function checked.NOTE:
The TPMS telltale is also accompanied by a “Low
Tire” message in the Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter (EVIC). Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) in “Starting And Operating” for further informa-
tion.
26. Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to
ON/RUN, during the first six seconds from
key ON, if the driver ’s seat belt is unbuckled, a
continuous chime will sound and the light will
be ON. After the first six seconds or when driving, if the
driver ’s seat belt remains unbuckled, the seat belt re-
minder light will flash or remain on continuously. This
light also indicates if the front passengers are buckled or
not (when the vehicle is equipped with the seat belt alert
also for passenger/passengers).
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27. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator
LightThis light indicates the Electronic Stability Con-
trol (ESC) is off. Refer to “Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)” in “Starting And Operating” for
further information.
28. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” in the instrument cluster will come on
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON/RUN position. It should go out with the
engine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction In-
dicator Light” comes on continuously with the engine
running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC
system. If this light remains on after several ignition
cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see
your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the
problem diagnosed and corrected.
NOTE:
•The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on
momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned
to ON/RUN.
• Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the
ESC system will be ON, even if it was manually
turned off previously.
• The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking
sounds and flash the ESC activation light when it is
active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when
ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that
caused the ESC activation.
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29. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) LightThis light monitors the Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and
may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it
indicates that the anti-lock portion of the brake system is
not functioning and that service is required. However,
the conventional brake system will continue to operate
normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced
as soon as possible to restore the benefits of anti-lock
brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have
the light inspected by an authorized dealer. 30. Vehicle Security Light
If during starting, the key code is not correctly
recognized, the Vehicle Security Light comes
on in the instrument panel. In this case, turn
the key to OFF and then to ON/RUN; if it is
still locked, try again with the other keys that come with
the vehicle. Contact an authorized dealer if you still
cannot start the engine.
If with the engine running the warning light flashes, this
means that the car is not protected by the engine inhibitor
device. Contact an authorized dealer to have all the keys
programmed.
31. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
When the light illuminates solid in the EVIC,
the filter loading is above the specified range.
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32. Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Indicator — If
EquippedThe Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Indicator
will illuminate if the vehicle is low on Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF). Refer to “Starting And
Operating” for further information.
33. Transmission Fault Indicator — If Equipped
This light will illuminate (together with a mes-
sage in the EVIC and a buzzer) to indicate a
transmission fault or a clutch over tempera-
ture. Contact your authorized dealer if the
message remains after restarting the engine.ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
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