December 2011

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Lights that are red must be addressed immediately. Continued driving may be a safety hazard and could cause damage to the engine or vehicle systems.

 

Appears when any system listed below sees a failure.

Vehicle skid control engaged (usually caused by tire slip or hill start assist).

Brake system warning light (malfunction in electronic controlled brake and parking brake system.

Malfunction in electronic engine control functions.

 Low fuel light (located near the fuel gauge)

Malfunction in electronic engine control functions.

Indicates low tire pressure (if light stays on after blinking for 1 minute indicates malfunction in tire pressure system).

Malfunction in pre-collision system (if equipped).

Front passengers seat belt not buckled.

Brake system warning light (low brake fluid or malfunction in electronic controlled brake system.

Malfunction in charging system 

Malfunction in air bag system or seat belt pre-tensioner

Malfunction in electric power steering system