Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates while driving, this indicates your vehicle requires service. Your vehicle will continue to brake normally without the anti-lock braking system function. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Battery
It illuminates when you switch the ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine is running, this indicates your vehicle requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Brake System
It illuminates when you apply the parking brake and the ignition is on. If it illuminates when your vehicle is moving, make sure the parking brake is released. If the parking brake is released, this indicates low brake fluid or the brake system requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Door Ajar
It illuminates when you switch the ignition on and remains on if any door is open.
Electric parking brake
It illuminates or flashes when the electric parking brake requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Engine Temperature or Engine Coolant Temperature
If it illuminates, safely stop your vehicle and turn the vehicle off. Check your vehicle as soon as possible.
Fasten Seat Belts
It illuminates and a chime sounds until you fasten your seatbelt.
Rear Seatbelt Reminder
It illuminates and a chime sounds until you fasten the rear seatbelts.
High Voltage Electrical System Fault
It illuminates if your vehicle has an electrical component malfunction or a fault that causes your vehicle to shut off or enter a limited operating mode. A message may appear in the instrument cluster display.
Hood Ajar
Illuminates when the ignition is on and the hood is not fully closed.
Liftgate Ajar
Illuminates when the ignition is on and the liftgate is not fully closed.
It illuminates when a low beam headlamp requires service. Check the system as soon as possible.
Low Fuel
It illuminates when the fuel level is low.
It illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If illuminated, check tire pressure as soon as possible. If it flashes at any time, have the system checked as soon as possible.
Low Washer Fluid
Illuminates when the washer fluid is low.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp illuminates when the ignition is on and the engine is off. This is a normal operation. If it illuminates with the engine running, this indicates that the emissions control system requires service. If it flashes, have your vehicle checked immediately. Refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine - Warning Lamps and Indicators.
Oil Pressure
Illuminates when the engine oil pressure is low.
Powertrain Malfunction
Illuminates when the powertrain requires service. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Vehicle Connected (if equipped)
Illuminates when your vehicle is connected.
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