INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you can
switch the headlamps on by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you. You
will hear a short tone. The headlamps will
switch off automatically after three
minutes with any door open or 30 seconds
after the last door has been closed. You
can cancel this feature by pulling the
direction indicator toward you again or
switching the ignition on. DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (If
Equipped) WARNING
The daytime running lamps system
does not activate the rear lamps and
may not provide adequate lighting
during low visibility driving conditions. Also,
the autolamps switch position may not
activate the headlamps in all low visibility
conditions, such as daytime fog. Make sure
the headlamps are switched to auto or on,
as appropriate, during all low visibility
conditions. Failure to do so may result in a
crash. The system switches the headlamps on in
daylight conditions.
To switch the system on:
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Turn the lighting control to the off,
autolamp or parking lamp position.
3. Make sure the transmission selector lever is not in position
P.
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When the switch is set to the door contact
position, the courtesy lamp will illuminate
when you unlock or open a door or the
liftgate. If you leave a door open with the
ignition switched off, the courtesy lamp
will go off automatically after some time
to prevent your vehicle battery from losing
charge. To switch it back on, switch the
ignition on for a short time.
The courtesy lamp will also illuminate
when you switch the ignition off. It will go
off automatically after a short time or
when you start the engine.
Reading Lamps
If you switch the ignition off, the reading
lamps will go off automatically after some
time to prevent your vehicle battery from
losing charge. To switch them back on,
switch the ignition on for a short time.
Rear Interior Lamps (If Equipped)
Press to switch individual lamps on and
off. AMBIENT LIGHTING
(If Equipped)
The ambient lighting system illuminates
the interior with a choice of several colors.
The ambient lighting control is located on
the instrument panel. Press and release the switch to
cycle through the color choices
and the off condition.
The ambient lighting will switch on when
you switch the ignition on.
The ambient lighting will remain on until
you switch the ignition off and one of the
following conditions have been met:
• You lock your vehicle.
• The accessory delay timer expires.
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GAUGES
Tachometer
A
Information display and engine coolant temperature gauge
B
Speedometer
C
Fuel gauge
D
Tripmeter reset button
E
Compass (If Equipped)
Displays the vehicle ’s heading direction.
To calibrate and set the compass zone use
the information display menu. See
Information Displays (page 85).
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Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
Displays the temperature of the engine
coolant. At normal operating temperature
the indicator will remain in the center
section.
Fuel Gauge
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is
left in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may
vary slightly when your vehicle is moving
or on a gradient. The arrow adjacent to the
fuel pump symbol indicates on which side
of your vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
Low Fuel Reminder
Vehicles with Trip Computer
A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the distance to empty
reaches 75 mi (120 km) for MyKey and
50 mi (80 km) for all other keys.
Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at
different fuel gauge positions depending on
fuel economy conditions. This variation is
normal.
Vehicles without Trip Computer
A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the fuel gauge needle is at
1/16th. WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious. Some lamps
illuminate when you start your vehicle to
make sure they work. If any lamps remain
on after starting your vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning lamp for further
information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and operate the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle.
Airbag Warning Lamp If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, continues
to flash or remains on when the
engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Your vehicle
continues to have normal braking without
the anti-lock brake system function. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Brake System Warning Lamp WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance
may occur. It may take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible. Driving extended
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It illuminates when you engage
the parking brake and the
ignition is on.
If it illuminates when your vehicle is
moving, make sure the parking brake is
disengaged. If the parking brake is
disengaged, this indicates low brake fluid
level or a brake system fault. Have your
vehicle checked immediately.
Cruise Control Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
See Using Cruise Control
(page 143).
Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right
direction indicator or the hazard
warning flasher is turned on.
Flashes during operation. An increase in
the rate of flashing warns of a failed
indicator bulb.
Door Ajar Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door or the hood is open.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp If it illuminates when your vehicle
is moving, this indicates that the
engine is overheating. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Engine Warning Lamps Powertrain Warning Lamp If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. Drive in a
moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration). Continuing
to drive your vehicle may cause reduced
power or the engine to stop. Switch the
ignition off and attempt to restart the
engine. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
Service Engine Soon
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have
your vehicle immediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether your vehicle is
ready for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See
Emission Control System (page 122).
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp It illuminates and a chime
sounds until you fasten the
seatbelts.
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Front Fog Lamp Indicator
It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
Headlamp High Beam Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the headlamp high beam on.
Ignition Warning Lamp If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Lamps on Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the headlamp low beam or the
side and rear lamps on.
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp
(If Equipped) It illuminates if the tire pressure
in one or more tires is below the
correct tire pressure.
Message Center Indicator It illuminates when a new
message is stored in the
information display. The
indicator is red or amber depending on the
severity of the condition and it remains on
until the condition is resolved.
See Information Messages (page 87). Oil Pressure Warning Lamp WARNING
If it illuminates when you are driving
do not continue your journey, even if
the oil level is correct. Have your
vehicle checked. If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a
malfunction. Stop your vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the
engine off. Check the engine oil level. If
the oil level is sufficient, this indicates a
system malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked immediately.
See
Engine Oil Check (page 186).
Shift Indicator It illuminates to advise you that
shifting to a higher gear may give
better performance, fuel
economy or lower emissions.
Stability Control and Traction
Control Indicator Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or remains
on when the engine is running, this
indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Note: The system automatically turns off
if there is a malfunction.
See
Stability Control (page 135). See
Traction Control (page 134).
Stability Control and Traction
Control Off Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the system off.
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AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Exterior Lamps On
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver door, and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Gearshift Lever Not in Park (P)
Sounds when the driver door is open, the
key is in the ignition and the gearshift lever
is not in park (P).
Key in Ignition
Sounds when the driver door is open and
the key is in the ignition.
Key Outside Vehicle - Vehicles
With Keyless System
Sounds when you close the driver door, the
key is outside your vehicle and the engine
is running. The system does not detect a
passive key inside your vehicle.
Parking Brake On
Sounds when the parking brake is on and
your vehicle is moving. If the warning chime
continues to sound when you release the
parking brake, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer.
Safety Belt Minder
WARNINGS
The safety belt minder remains in
stand-by mode when the front safety
belts have been fastened. It will
sound if either safety belt is unfastened. WARNINGS
Do not sit on top of a fastened safety
belt to prevent the safety belt minder
from coming on. The occupant
protection system will only provide
optimum protection when you use the
safety belt correctly. Sounds when your vehicle speed exceeds
the pre-determined limit and the front
safety belts are unfastened. The chime will
stop after a period of time.
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Press the OK button to acknowledge and
remove some messages from the
information display. The information
display will automatically remove other
messages after a short period of time.
You need to confirm certain messages
before you can access the menus. The message indicator
illuminates to supplement some
messages. The indicator is red
or amber depending on the severity of the
condition and it remains on until the
condition is resolved. A system-specific symbol with a message
indicator may supplement some
messages.
Note:
Depending on your vehicle options
and instrument cluster type, not all of the
messages will display or be available. The
information display may abbreviate or
shorten certain messages.
Airbag Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Amber
Airbag fault Service now
Alarm Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Displays when the alarm has been triggered
due to unauthorized entry.
Amber
Alarm triggered Check
vehicle
See
Security (page 64).
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
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Alarm system malfunc-
tion Service required
Anti-Lock Brake System Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Amber
ABS malfunction Service
now
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