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Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Standard instrument cluster

Optional instrument cluster

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, refer to the

respective system warning light for additional information.

Check engine: The Check Engine

indicator light illuminates when the

ignition is first turned to the ON

position to check the bulb and to

indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)

testing. Normally, the ЉCheck EngineЉ light will stay on until the engine is

cranked, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present. However, if

after 15 seconds the ЉCheck EngineЉ light blinks eight times, it means

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that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. See the Readiness for

Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing in the Maintenance and

Specifications chapter.

Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board

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

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 by your

authorized dealer.

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: Illuminates when

CHECK

the fuel cap may not be properly

FUEL

CAP

installed. Continued driving with

this light on may cause the Check

engine warning light to come on,

refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specification 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

!

P

BRAKE

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 authorized dealer. Illumination

after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the

brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer.

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 authorized dealer. Driving extended distances with

the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of

personal injury.

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Anti-lock brake system: If the

ABS light stays illuminated or

continues to flash, a malfunction has

been detected, have the system

serviced immediately by your

ABS

authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake

warning light also is illuminated.

Airbag readiness: If this light fails

to illuminate when ignition is turned

to ON, continues to flash or remains

on, have the system serviced

immediately by your authorized dealer. 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 Belt-Minder௡

chime will also sound to remind you

to fasten your safety belt. Refer to

the Seating and safety restraints

chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder௡ chime feature.

Charging system: Illuminates when

the battery is not charging properly.

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates

when the oil pressure falls below the

normal range, refer to Engine oil in

the Maintenance and

Specifications chapter.

Anti-theft system: Flashes when

the SecuriLock௢ Passive Anti-theft

System has been activated.

Overdrive off (if equipped):

O/D

Illuminates when the overdrive

OFF

function of the transaxle has been

turned off, refer to the Driving

chapter. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the

transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur.

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Upshift (if equipped): To

maximize fuel economy, this light

illuminates when the manual

transmission should be shifted to

the next highest gear. Refer to the Driving chapter for more

information.

Traction Control௢ system

(if equipped): Illuminates when

the Traction Control௢ is turned

OFF and will flash when active. If

the light remains on, have the

system serviced immediately, refer

to the Driving chapter for more

information.

Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel

level in the fuel tank is at or near

empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this

chapter).

Speed control (if equipped):

Illuminates when the speed control

is activated. Turns off when the

speed control system is deactivated,

refer to the Driver Controls

chapter for more information.

Door ajar: Illuminates when the

ignition is in the ON position and

any door is open.

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 ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door

is opened.

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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.

Gearshift warning chime (automatic transaxle only): Sounds when

the gearshift lever is not in P (Park) and the driver’s door is opened.

GAUGES

Speedometer: Indicates the

current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature

gauge: Indicates engine coolant

temperature. At normal operating

temperature, the needle will be in

the normal range. If it enters the

red section, the engine is

overheating. Stop the vehicle as

soon as safely possible, switch

off the engine and let the engine cool. If it enters the red section

and the Check Engine indicator light illuminates, refer to How fail safe

cooling works in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot.

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Odometer: Registers the total miles

(kilometers) of the vehicle.

Trip odometer: Registers the miles

(kilometers) of individual journeys.

To reset, depress the reset control.

Tachometer (if equipped):

Indicates the engine speed in

revolutions per minute. Driving with

your tachometer pointer

continuously at the top of the scale

may damage the engine.

Fuel gauge: Indicates

approximately how much fuel is left

in the fuel tank (when the ignition

is in the ON position). The fuel

gauge may vary slightly when the

vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

Refer to Filling the tank in the

Maintenance and Specifications

chapter for more information.

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