Indicator/Warning Lights

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 aoon The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. Solid illumination alter the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-Il) has detected a malfunction. 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.

During engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possiblv causing a fire.

Check fuel cap Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Service Engine Soon warning light to come on.

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 continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also illuminated.

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.

Low Fuel Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty.

Check gage Illuminates when any of the following conditions has occurred: The engine coolant temperature is high. The engine oil pressure is low. Fuel gauge is at or near empty.

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.

Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off, If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the Transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur.

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.

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 (between "H" and "C"). 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.

Never remove the coolant reseivoir cap while the engine is running or hot.

Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. Press the SELECT-RESET control once to switch from the odometer to the trip odometer. Press the control again to select Trip A and Trip B features. To reset the trip, press and hold the control again until the trip reading is 0.0 miles

Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer contintiously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

Battery voltage gauge Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range, have the vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as possible.

Engine oil pressure gauge Indicates engine oil pressure. The needle should stay in the normal operating range (between "L" and "HI"). If the needle falls below the normal range, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and check the engine oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician.

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.

The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.