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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

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Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may

become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may

illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.

Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the

bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the

respective system inspected immediately.

Service engine soon: The Service

SERVICE

engine soon indicator light

ENGINE

illuminates when the ignition is first

turned to the ON position to check

SOON

the bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On

Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to

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On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications

chapter. 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.

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.

Check fuel cap (if equipped):

CHECK

Illuminates when the fuel cap may

FUEL

CAP

not be properly installed. Continued

driving with this light on may cause

the Service engine soon light to

come on, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and

Specifications chapter.

Brake system warning light: To

confirm the brake system warning

light is functional, it will

momentarily illuminate when the

ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or

in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake

when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system

warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately

from your dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking brake

indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected

immediately by your servicing dealership.

Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is

dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may

occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle

checked by your dealer immediately.

Anti-lock brake system: If the

ABS light stays illuminated or

ABS

continues to flash, a malfunction has

been detected, have the system

serviced immediately. Normal

braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is

illuminated.

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Air bag readiness: If this light fails

to illuminate when ignition is turned

to ON, continues to flash or remains

on, have the system serviced

immediately. A chime will also

sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been

detected.

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten

your safety belt. A chime will also

sound to remind you to fasten your

safety belt.

Charging system: Illuminates when

the battery is not charging properly.

Check gage (if equipped):

CHECK

Illuminates when any of the

following conditions has occurred:

GAGE

• The engine coolant temperature

is high.

• The engine oil pressure is low.

• The fuel gauge is at or near empty.

Hi temp low oil (if equipped):

Illuminates when the engine coolant

temperature is high or the engine oil

pressure is low. Refer to engine

coolant temperature gauge or engine

oil pressure gauge in this chapter).

Door ajar (if equipped):

Illuminates when the ignition is in

the ON position and any door is

open.

DOOR

AJAR

Overdrive off: Illuminates when

the overdrive function of the

transmission has been turned off,

refer to the Driving chapter. If the

O/D

OFF

light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission

serviced soon, or damage may occur.

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AdvanceTrac௢ (if equipped):

Illuminates when the AdvanceTrac௢

system is active. If the light remains

on, have the system serviced

immediately.

Four wheel drive low (if

equipped): Illuminates when

four-wheel drive low is engaged.

4x4

LOW

Four wheel drive high (if

equipped): Illuminates when

four-wheel drive high is engaged.

4x4

HIGH

Low Washer (if equipped):

Illuminates when the windshield

washer fluid is low.

LOW

WASH

Speed control: Illuminates when

the speed control is activated. Turns

off when the speed control system

is deactivated.

Turn signal: Illuminates when the

left or right turn signal or the

hazard lights are turned on. If the

indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

High beams: Illuminates when the

high beam headlamps are turned on.

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the

ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is

opened.

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking

lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the

driver’s door is opened.

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