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Do not run the engine with this light
on. It could damage the engine.
When this light comes on while
driving, a warning tone also sounds.
The oil level varies while the engine
is running right after it has stopped
or if the vehicle is on uneven
ground. As a result, the red engine
oil pressure warning light may
light up.
When checking the oil level for
Diesel engines, press the engine oil
level check switch on level ground
while the engine is cool. The red
engine oil pressure warning light in
combination with the green engine
oil level indicator light can indicate if
the engine oil level is OK or low.
While driving, on vehicles with the
5.2L diesel engine, this light will
also activate the engine alarm and
automatic shutdown system.
For gasoline vehicles, when this
warning light comes on, and the oil
level is correct, the lubrication
system may be faulty. See your
dealer for service.See
Engine Oil Level Indicator Light
0 90 and Engine Oil (Gasoline)
0 257 orEngine Oil (Diesel) 0251.
Engine Oil Level Indicator
Light
When the engine oil level check
switch is pushed with the engine
control switch in LOCK, the green
engine oil level indicator light will
come on if the engine oil level
is OK.
See Engine Oil Pressure Light 089
and Engine Oil (Gasoline) 0257 or
Engine Oil (Diesel) 0251.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) Warning Light
This light should come on briefly
when the engine control switch is
turned to the ON position, and go off
when the engine has started.
This light comes on as a warning
related to the selective catalytic
reduction (SCR) system. If this light
comes on, check the DEF gauge.
Add DEF if necessary. If DEF level
is OK, have your vehicle serviced
by your dealer.
Also see Diesel Exhaust Fluid
0 189.

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Engine Shutdown
Warning Light
The Engine Shutdown Warning light
comes on briefly when the engine
control switch is turned to the ON
position, as a check to show the
light is working. The light turns off
when the engine is started.
This light will come on when the
engine alarm and automatic
shutdown system is active. See
Engine Alarm and Automatic
Shutdown (Diesel Only)0174.
Reduced Engine Power
Light
This light comes on briefly when the
engine control switch is turned to
the ON position, and then should go
out after the engine is started.
Diesel Engines
If this light comes on while the
engine is running, it indicates power
is being reduced due to one or more
of the following conditions:
.
Malfunction of the engine or
exhaust electronic control
system.
. DEF level is too low or empty.
If this light comes on with the
malfunction indicator lamp, see your
dealer immediately. If this light comes on with the Refill
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) warning
light and the DEF warning light, refill
DEF as soon as possible.
See
“Refill Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) Warning Light” underDriver
Information Center (DIC) (Diesel
Only) 093.
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light) 084 and
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning
Light 090.
Gas Engines
If this light comes on while the
engine is running, this means the
engine is overheating and in
overheat protection mode. The
overheat protection mode alternates
firing groups of cylinders in order to
prevent engine damage. In this
mode, the engine loses power and
performance. This operating mode
allows your vehicle to be driven to a
safe place in an emergency. Driving
extended miles (km) and/or towing a
trailer in the overheat protection
mode should be avoided.

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Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages
(Diesel Only)
The Driver Information Center (DIC)
will display warnings, messages,
and other operation-related
information to alert of system
failures or other necessary checks
that should be performed. Use the
DIC selector to choose the desired
screen page or function.
Engine Overheat Warning
Light
OVERHEAT
This message displays and a
warning light appears when the
engine has overheated and the
engine coolant temperature gauge
needle reaches the red zone. At the
same time a buzzer sounds.
Immediately pull off to a safe place
to take the necessary actions and
check the vehicle. Do not shut down
an overheating engine immediately.Otherwise, the engine may seize
up. Take appropriate actions for
engine overheating.
This light will also activate the
engine alarm and automatic
shutdown system, if equipped.
See
Engine Alarm and Automatic
Shutdown (Diesel Only) 0174,
Engine Overheating 0269, Engine
Coolant 0263, and Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge 082.
{Warning
When the engine coolant is still
hot, do not remove the radiator
cap. Hot vapor will come out and
you may be scalded. Add engine
coolant only when the engine
coolant temperature has dropped.
If this light comes on and stays on
while you are driving, your engine
coolant might have overheated
and your engine may be too hot.
You should pull off the road, stop
your vehicle and take appropriate
actions for engine overheating.
Low Coolant Warning Light
LOW COOLANT
If this message and light come on,
the system is low on engine coolant
and the engine may overheat.
A warning tone also sounds. If this
light comes on while driving, stop
the vehicle immediately and check
the cooling system for leaks. See
Engine Coolant 0263 and have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer. This
light will also activate the engine
alarm and automatic shutdown
system.
See Engine Alarm and Automatic
Shutdown (Diesel Only) 0174 and
Engine Shutdown Warning Light
0 91.
Water Separator (Fuel Filter)
Warning Light
WATER SEPARATOR
This message displays and a
warning light appears when the
level in the water separator on the
fuel line is beyond the specified
level. Drain water following the
instructions in the Water in Fuel

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section and make sure the warning
light goes out. SeeWater in Fuel
(Diesel) 0236.
If you continue driving with the
message displayed, the fuel
injection system may fail. See Water
in Fuel (Diesel) 0236.
Air Cleaner Light
CHECK AIR FILTER
This message displays and a
warning light appears when the next
air cleaner element service interval
is near or has already been
reached.
Replace the air cleaner element.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0263.
Low Fuel Warning Light
LOW FUEL
This message displays and a
warning light appears when the fuel
level in the tank becomes too low
while the engine is running. Add fuel
at the earliest possible time. If the
vehicle runs out of fuel, air bleeding
procedure must be performed. See
Fuel for Diesel Engines 0232,
Fuel Gauge 081, and Running Out
of Fuel (Diesel) 0238.
Regeneration Required
Warning Light
REGEN. REQUIRED
This light (amber) comes on when
Running regeneration or Switch
regeneration is required. When this
light comes on, perform DPF
regeneration soon. If the engine
continues to run without performing
DPF regeneration, this light will
change color from amber to red.
If this light turns red, perform DPF
regeneration immediately. If you do
not perform DPF regeneration, the
check engine malfunction indicator
light and reduced engine power
indicator light will come on,
imposing performance restriction on
the vehicle. If this happens, the
vehicle must be serviced at your
dealer. See Diesel Particulate Filter
0 180. If your vehicle is equipped with a
power take-off (PTO), monitor the
DIC for DPF related indicators. PTO
and other slow speed applications
may require more attention.Selectable (Switch)
Regeneration Required
Warning Light
SEL REGEN. REQUIRED
Performing the
“Selectable”
regeneration: After the Checking PM
Level Light is shown, this light
comes on in amber when
“Selectable” regeneration is
possible. When the DPF switch is
pressed with this light ON,
"Selectable" regeneration starts.
When the selectable regeneration or
switch regeneration is interrupted:
This light (amber) comes on when
the "Selectable" regeneration or
"Switch" regeneration is interrupted.
When this light comes on, perform
DPF regeneration promptly by
following the procedure for the
"Switch" regeneration. If you
continue to operate the vehicle
without performing DPF

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regeneration, the color of this light
changes to red from amber. When
this light comes on in red, perform
DPF regeneration immediately by
following the procedure for the
switch regeneration. If you do not
perform DPF regeneration, the
check engine malfunction indicator
light and reduced engine power
indicator light will come on,
imposing performance restriction on
the vehicle. If this situation happens,
the vehicle must be serviced. See
Diesel Particulate Filter0180.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
power take-off (PTO), monitor the
DIC for DPF related indicators. PTO
and other slow speed applications
may require more attention.
Regeneration in Progress
Light
REGEN. IN PROGRESS
When this light is ON, DPF
regeneration is in progress. When
the vehicle is stationary, the exhaust
sound changes as the engine speed
increases. Also, operating sounds of
the exhaust throttle may be heard. Keep people and flammable objects
away from the exhaust pipe,
because the exhaust temperature
becomes high during regeneration.
When regeneration is completed,
the light goes out automatically. See
Diesel Particulate Filter
0180.
During extended engine idling, this
light may appear on the DIC and the
DPF may be automatically
regenerated.
Checking PM Level Light
CHECKING PM LEVEL
In the case of performing the
"Selectable" regeneration, this light
comes on when the DPF switch is
kept held down. While this light is
ON, the system is checking whether
or not the "Selectable" regeneration
is possible. If the "Selectable"
regeneration is possible, the light
changes to the selectable (switch)
regeneration required warning light.
If the indication does not change to
the selectable (switch) regeneration
required warning light, the
"Selectable" regeneration is not
possible.
Exhaust System Warning Light
EXH. SYSTEM
This light comes on when the SCR
system detects a malfunction or
incorrect DEF. SCR system will turn
on other indicator lights and reduce
engine power in progressive stages
to encourage you to have the
malfunction corrected. Continuing to
drive for too long after this light
turns on will eventually result in a
severe vehicle speed limitation.
If this light turns on, promptly have
the vehicle inspected and serviced
at your dealer. See Diesel Exhaust
Fluid 0189.
Refill Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) Warning Light
REFILL DEF
This message displays and a
warning light appears when the DEF
tank is almost empty. Add DEF as
soon as possible.
Engine power will be reduced and
vehicle speed will be limited when
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result in a severe vehicle speed
limitation. SeeDiesel Exhaust Fluid
0 189.
When DIC ERROR is Displayed
ERROR
If the system has not yet been able
to access maintenance data,
ERROR is shown on the DIC.
If ERROR does not change
automatically to a distance or other
maintenance indication, have your
vehicle serviced at your dealer.
Maintenance Data Indicator
Lights
Maintenance data indicator lights
appear on the DIC when each
maintenance item is selected or
when the next change or service
interval of the item is near or has
been reached.
The distance or time shown is the
remaining or excess of them to /
from the change or service timing.
The positive distance or time shows
the remaining of that and the
negative distance or time shows the
excess of that. For the items listed below, the displayed color will
change from green to amber when
remaining distance is below
1 000 km (1,000 mi) and the screen
is selected.
These screens are also displayed
when the engine control switch
turns to the ON position after above
notification timing. The message
remains on the display until the DIC
selector is pressed once or the
vehicle is started.
The maintenance data function
indicates the distance remaining
before the next scheduled
maintenance. Scheduled
maintenance time is approaching
when the display turns from green
to amber. Have the vehicle checked
and serviced at your dealer as soon
as possible.
The vehicle needs to be maintained
more often if it is driven in severe
conditions.
MAINTENANCE ON or
MAINTENANCE OFF
This indicator displays and hides
maintenance items. When
MAINTENANCE ON is displayed,
maintenance items will be
displayed. When MAINTENANCE
OFF is displayed, maintenance
items will not be displayed.
When MAINTENANCE OFF is
displayed, there will be no display of
maintenance items such as rotation
intervals or replacement intervals
even when such intervals arrive.
ENG OIL & FILTER
When this message and light
display green, it shows the distance
remaining until the next engine oil
and filter change. When this
message displays amber, the next
change of engine oil and filter is
near or has been reached.
T/M & DIFF OIL
When this message and light
display green, it shows the distance
remaining until the next
transmission oil and differential oil
change. When this message

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lever is held up or down. The lever
moves back to neutral as soon as it
is released.
A green light on the instrument
panel is designed to flash to tell you
that the front and rear turn signal
lights are working. If the light stays
on, but does not flash, check for a
burned-out turn signal bulb. If the
green light does not come on when
you move the lever, check the fuse
and indicator bulb.
Either of these indicator lights
flashes when the turn signal switch
is operated with the engine control
switch in the ON position.
Cornering Lamps
The cornering light illuminates the
area to which the vehicle is turning.
With the headlights or marker lights
on, the cornering lights come on in
coordination with the turn signal
lights.
SeeExterior Lamp Controls 0103
and Bulb Replacement 0288.
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
The control will change the light
level of the instrument panel.

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breakdown on a highway
represents a hazard to other
vehicles and can cause an
accident. Concentrate on safe
driving. Remember to perform
daily pre-operation inspections
and use highway driving
techniques. When performing
daily pre-operation inspections,
perform the checks shown in the
table on the left with particularly
great care.
Refer toOwner Checks and
Services 0367.
. When merging with traffic on a
highway, use the turn signal
lights to indicate your intentions
ahead of time. Speed up
sufficiently when you are in the
acceleration lane. Pay attention
to vehicles behind you and to
conditions in the lane you are
joining. Merge in such a way that
you do not obstruct vehicles in
the lane.
. Your sense of how fast you are
traveling becomes distorted on
long highway drives. Constantly keep an eye on the
speedometer, and maintain a
suitable headway distance.
. During high-speed driving, even
a little turn of the steering wheel
causes a big movement of the
vehicle. Turn the steering wheel
slowly.
. Excessive use of the brake
pedal is extremely dangerous
because it rapidly wears the
brake linings and causes brake
fade. Make effective use of the
engine brake and the exhaust
brake when you want to
decelerate.
. When you want to turn off a
highway, use the turn signal
lights to indicate your intentions
ahead of time. Paying attention
to vehicles behind you, turn off
the highway smoothly so as not
to obstruct other vehicles.
Brake Fade : Frequent use of the
brakes can cause the brakes to
overheat so that the frictional force
of the brake linings decreases and the brakes become less effective
than normal. This phenomenon is
called brake fade.
Braking
Brake Operation
The brakes give strong braking
force with only light pressure on the
pedal. Do not press the brake pedal
hard except in the event of an
emergency.
Actual stopping distances vary
greatly. Your ability to stop safely
will be greatly affected by the
surface of the road, whether it is
pavement or gravel; the condition of
the road, whether it is wet, dry or
icy; tire tread; the condition of the
brakes; the weight of the vehicle;
the weight of the load; and the
amount of brake force applied.
Please allow for realistic stopping
distances to avoid unnecessary
heavy braking. That means better
braking, longer brake life and safer
driving.