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.
Adaptive Cruise Control Lamp
The speed control system indicator light changes color to indicate what mode the system is in: See
Using Cruise Control
.
On (white light): Illuminates when the adaptive cruise control system is turned on. Turns off when the speed control system is turned off. Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the adaptive cruise control system is engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged. | |
Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction.You will continue to have the normal braking system (without anti-lock braking system) unless the brake system warning lamp is also illuminated.Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer. | |
Automatic High Beam Lamp
It will illuminate when this feature is on.See
Automatic High Beam Control
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Auto Start-stop Lamp (If Equipped)
It will illuminate to inform you when the engine shuts down or in conjunction with a message. | |
Battery Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when driving, this indicates a malfunction. Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer immediately. | |
Blind Spot Monitor Indicator
It will illuminate when you switch this feature on or in conjunction with a message. See
Blind Spot Information System
.
See
Information Messages
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Brake System Warning Lamp
It will illuminate when you engage the parking brake with the ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check that the parking brake is not engaged. If the parking brake is not engaged, this indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer immediately.
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 distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. |
Cruise Control Indicator
It will illuminate when you switch this feature on.See
Using Cruise Control
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Decklid Ajar Indicator
It will illuminate when the ignition is on and the decklid is not completely closed. | |
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or right direction indicator or the hazard warning flasher is turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burnt out bulb. See
Changing a Bulb
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Door Ajar Indicator
It will illuminate when the ignition is on and any door is not completely closed. | |
Electric Park Brake Warning Lamp
It will illuminate when the electric parking brake has a malfunction. | |
Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp
It will illuminate when the engine or motor coolant temperature is high. Stop your vehicle as soon as possible and contact your authorized dealer. | |
Engine Oil 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 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
Emission Control System
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Fasten Safety Belt Warning Lamp
It will illuminate and a chime will sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt.See
Seatbelt Reminder
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Front Airbag Warning Lamp
If the warning lamp does not illuminate during start up, remains on or flashes, the system may be disabled. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer. | |
Front Fog Lamps Indicator
It will illuminate when you switch the front fog lamps on. | |
Frost Warning Lamp
WARNING:
Even if the temperature rises to above
4 °C (39 °F) there is no guarantee that the road is free of hazards caused by inclement weather. |
It will illuminate when the outside air temperature is
4 °C (39 °F) or below. | |
Fuel Operated Heater Enabled Indicator (If Equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch the fuel operated heater on. | |
Fuel Operated Heater Operating Indicator (If Equipped)
It will illuminate to inform you the fuel operated heater is currently in operation. | |
Glow Plug Indicator (If Equipped)
With the key in the on position, illuminates when the glow plug heat is necessary as a starting aid. Wait until the light goes off before starting. After you start the engine, the light should turn off. When the engine is cold, the light should always illuminate for a short period. | |
Grade Assist Indicator (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switch on the grade assist function. | |
Head-Up Display (If Equipped)
A red beam of lights will illuminate on the windshield in certain instances when using adaptive cruise control or the pre-collision warning system. It will also light momentarily when you start your vehicle to make sure the display works. | |
High Beam Indicator
It will illuminate when you switch the high beam headlamps on. It will flash when you use the headlamp flasher. | |
Hood Ajar Warning Lamp
It will illuminate when the ignition is on and the hood is not completely closed. | |
Lane Keeping Aid Indicator
It will illuminate when you activate the lane keeping system. | |
Liftgate Ajar Warning Lamp (If Equipped)
It will illuminate when the liftgate is not completely closed. | |
Low Beam Malfunction Warning Lamp (If Equipped)
It will illuminate when there is a malfunction with the low beam headlamp bulb. | |
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when you are driving, refuel as soon as possible. | |
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp
It will illuminate 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 an authorized dealer. | |
Parking Lamps Indicator
It will illuminate when you switch the parking lamps on. | |
Powertrain Fault
It will illuminate when a powertrain or an all-wheel drive fault has been detected. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
Ready to Drive (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you have switched on the vehicle and it is ready to drive. A corresponding message may appear stating ready to drive. | |
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. | |
Shift Indicator (If Equipped)
It will illuminate to inform you that shifting to a higher or lower gear as indicated may give better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions. It will not illuminate during periods of high acceleration, braking or when the clutch pedal is pressed. | |
Speed Limiter
Stability Control Warning Lamp
It will flash 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 your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer immediately. See
Using Stability Control
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Stability Control Off Indicator
It will illuminate 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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Stop Safely (If Equipped)
It will illuminate if your vehicle has an electrical component fault or failure that will cause your vehicle to shutdown or enter into a limited operating mode. You may also see a message. | |
Traffic Sign Recognition Road No Passing
Illuminates when a no passing sign is detected by the traffic sign recognition system. | |
Traffic Sign Recognition Speed Limit
Illuminates when the current speed limit is detected by the traffic sign recognition system. If the traffic sign speed warning is enabled, the light flashes when you have exceeded the speed limit detected by the traffic sign recognition system. | |
Water-In-Fuel Warning Lamp (If Equipped)
It will illuminate when there is excess water in the fuel filter. Drain off the water immediately. See
Fuel Quality
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