The following warning lamps and indicators will alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious. Some lamps will 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 function the same as a warning lamp but do not display when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. You will continue to have normal braking (without Anti-lock braking system) unless the brake system warning lamp is also illuminated. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer. | |
Automatic High Beam (If Equipped)
Auto Start-stop (If Equipped)
It will illuminate to inform you when the engine shuts down or in conjunction with a message. | |
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction. Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment and have the system checked by an authorized dealer immediately. | |
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
Brake System
It will illuminate when you engage the parking brake with the ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check that you do not have the parking brake engaged. If you do not have the parking brake engaged, this indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction. Have the system checked immediately by an authorized dealer.
WARNING:
Driving your vehicle with the warning lamp on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by your authorized dealer immediately. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. |
Check 4X4 (If Equipped)
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard warning flasher is turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. | |
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is on and any door is not completely closed. | |
Electronic Locking Differential
Illuminates when using the electronic locking differential. | |
Electric Park Brake (If Equipped)
It will illuminate or flash when the electric parking brake has a malfunction. See
Electric Parking Brake
.
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Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. See
Engine Coolant Check.
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Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the engine running or when you are driving, 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. See
Engine Oil Check.
Note:
Do not resume your journey if it illuminates despite the level being correct. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt
It will illuminate and a chime will sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. | |
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators (If Equipped)
Note:
Some indicators will appear different depending on vehicle options.
Illuminates momentarily when you select two-wheel drive high.
Illuminates when the automatic four-wheel drive system is engaged.
Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged.
Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged.
Front Airbag
If it fails to illuminate when you start your vehicle, continues to flash or remains on, it indicates a malfunction. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer. | |
Front Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch the front fog lamps on. | |
High Beam
Illuminates when you switch the high beam headlamps on. It will flash when you use the headlamp flasher. | |
Hill Descent (If Equipped)
Illuminates when hill descent is switched on. | |
Low Fuel Level
Illuminates when the fuel level is low or the fuel tank is nearly empty. Refuel as soon as possible. | |
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the lamp remains on with the engine running or when driving, check your tire pressure as soon as possible. It will also illuminate momentarily when you switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at any time, have the system checked by your authorized dealer. | |
Parking Lamps
It will illuminate when you switch the parking lamps on. | |
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control
Illuminates when the system has detected a powertrain or an all-wheel drive fault. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
Service Engine Soon
If the service engine soon indicator light stays illuminated after you start the engine, it indicates that the On Board Diagnostics system (OBD) has detected a malfunction of your vehicle emissions control system. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD) in the Fuel and Refueling chapter for more information about having your vehicle serviced. See
Emission Control System
.
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING:
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Have an authorized dealer service your vehicle immediately. |
When you first switch the ignition on, before engine start, the service engine soon indicator light illuminates to check the bulb and to indicate whether your vehicle is ready for inspection maintenance testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light will stay on until you crank the engine, and then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the service engine soon light blinks eight times, it means that your vehicle is not ready for inspection maintenance testing. See
Emission Control System
.
Sport Mode
Illuminates when you switch the sport mode on. | |
Traction and Stability Control
Illuminates when the system is active. If it remains illuminated or does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, this indicates a malfunction. During a malfunction the system will switch off. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer immediately. See
Using Stability Control.
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Traction and Stability Control Off
Illuminates when you switch the system off. It will go out when you switch the system back on or when you switch the ignition off. See
Using Stability Control.
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Transmission Tow/Haul (If Equipped)
Illuminates when the tow/haul feature has been activated. If the light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately, damage to the transmission could occur. See
Automatic Transmission.
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