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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 extensive 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

bulbs work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the

respective system warning light for additional information.

Service engine soon: The service

engine soon 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 service engine soon

light will stay on until the engine is cranked, 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 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

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

chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could

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damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid

heavy acceleration and deceleration) and contact your authorized dealer

as soon as possible.

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.

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

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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 or a

brake system malfunction and the brake system should be inspected

immediately by your authorized dealer.

WARNING: 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.

Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Driving extended

distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and

the risk of personal injury.

Anti-lock brake system: If the

ABS light stays illuminated or

ABS

continues to flash, a malfunction has

been detected. Contact your

authorized dealer as soon as

possible. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light

also is illuminated.

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Airbag readiness: If this light fails

to illuminate when the ignition is

turned to on, continues to flash or

remains on, contact your authorized

dealer as soon as possible. A chime will sound when there is a

malfunction in the indicator light.

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.

If it stays on while the engine is

running, there may be a malfunction

with the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as

possible. This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related

component.

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates

when the oil pressure falls below the

normal range, refer to Engine oil in

the Maintenance and

Specifications chapter.

AdvanceTrac௡: Illuminates when

AdvanceTrac௡ is active. If the light

remains on, contact your authorized

dealer as soon as possible. Refer to

the Driving chapter for more

information.

AdvanceTrac௡ off light:

Illuminates when AdvanceTrac௡ has

been disabled by the driver. Refer to

the Driving chapter for more

information.

OFF

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Overdrive cancel and grade

assist (if equipped): Illuminates

when the overdrive function of the

transmission has been turned off

and the grade assist function has

been turned on, refer to the Driving chapter.

Low tire pressure warning:

Illuminates when your tire pressure

is low. If the light remains on at

start up or while driving, the tire

pressure should be checked. Refer

to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When

the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for three

seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn on or

begins to flash, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. For

more information on this system, refer to Tire pressure monitoring

system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

Speed control: The speed control

system uses two different–colored

indicator lights to indicate what

mode the system is in:

• On (amber light): Illuminates

when the speed control system is turned on. Turns off when the speed

control system is engaged or turned off.

• Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the speed control system is

engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged.

Door ajar: Illuminates when the

ignition is in the on position and any

door or decklid is not completely

closed.

Anti-theft system: Flashes when

the SecuriLock௡ passive anti-theft

system has been activated.

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Throttle control/transmission:

Illuminates when a powertrain or a

AWD fault has been detected. If the

indicator stays on or continues to

come on, contact your authorized

dealer for service as soon as possible.

Turn signal: Illuminates when the

left or right turn signal or the

hazard lights are turned on. If the

indicators 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.

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.

Parking brake on warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake is

engaged and the vehicle is driven. If the warning remains after the

parking brake is disengaged, contact your authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

Message center activation chime: Sounds when some messages

appear in the message center display for the first time.

Turn signal on warning chime: Sounds when the turn signal has been

left on for an extended period of time.

Perimeter alarm warning chime: Sounds when using a key to unlock

the driver’s doors and the perimeter alarm is armed.

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