Warning Lights and Indicators

The following warning lamps and indicators alert you to vehicle conditions that may become serious. Some lamps illuminate when you start the vehicle to make sure they are working. If any lamps remain on after starting the vehicle, refer to the system warning lamp for more information.

Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped)

The cruise control system indicator changes color to show which mode the system is in. Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go.

Solid (white light): Illuminates when adaptive cruise control is turned on. Turns off when the cruise control system is turned off.

Solid (green light): Illuminates when adaptive cruise control is turned on. Turns off when the cruise control system is turned off.

Anti-Lock Braking System

If it illuminates while driving, this indicates a system malfunction. Normal braking (without ABS) continues unless the brake system warning lamp also illuminates. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer.

Automatic High Beam Control (If Equipped)

Illuminates when this feature is on. Refer to Automatic High Beam Control.

Auto Hold Active

Illuminates when the system is holding your vehicle stationary.

Auto Hold Unavailable

Illuminates when the system is on but unable to hold your vehicle stationary.

Automatic Start-Stop (If Equipped)

Illuminates when the engine is switched off or in combination with a message.

Battery

If it illuminates while driving, this indicates a system malfunction. Turn off all unnecessary electrical equipment and immediately have the system checked by an authorized dealer.

Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)

Illuminates when this feature is turned off or in combination with a message. Refer to Blind Spot Information System.

Brake System Warning Lamp

This lamp is a dual-purpose lamp and illuminates when:

• You apply the parking brake with the ignition on.
• Your vehicle has a brake system malfunction or low brake fluid level, regardless of the parking brake position.

If the lamp comes on while driving, you may have applied the parking brake. Make sure the parking brake is released. If the lamp stays on, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Cruise Control (if equipped)

Illuminates when this feature is switched on.

Turn Signal Indicator

Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or hazard warning flashers are on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned-out bulb. Refer to Replacing a Bulb.

Door Ajar

Illuminates when the ignition is on and any door is not fully closed.

Electric parking brake

Illuminates or flashes when the electric parking brake has a system fault. Refer to Electric Parking Brake.

Engine Temperature or Engine Coolant Temperature

Illuminates when your vehicle's engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, turn off the vehicle and allow it to cool. Refer to Checking the Engine Coolant.

Engine Oil

If it illuminates with the engine running or while driving, this indicates a system fault. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and turn off the engine. Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking Engine Oil.

Fasten Seat Belts

Illuminates and a chime sounds to remind you to fasten your seat belt. Refer to Seat Belt Reminder.

Fasten Rear Seat Belt (if equipped)

Illuminates and a chime sounds to indicate that the rear seat belts are not fastened.

Front Airbag

If it does not illuminate when you turn the ignition on, keeps flashing or stays on while the engine is running, this indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Front Fog Lamps (If Equipped)

Illuminates when the front fog lamps are switched on.

High Beam

Illuminates when the high beams are switched on. It flashes when you use the headlamp flash.

Hill Descent Control (if equipped)

Illuminates when hill descent control is switched on.

Hood Ajar

Illuminates when the ignition is on and the hood is not fully closed.

Lamps on

Illuminates when the low beam headlamps or parking lamps are switched on.

Liftgate Ajar

Illuminates when the liftgate is not fully closed.

Illuminates when a headlamp bulb is not working properly.

Low Fuel

Illuminates when the fuel level is low or the fuel tank is almost empty. Refuel as soon as possible.

Illuminates when the tire pressure is low. If the lamp stays on with the engine running or while driving, check the tire pressure as soon as possible.

It also illuminates briefly when you turn the ignition on to confirm the lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate when the ignition is turned on or starts flashing at any time, contact an authorized dealer to have the system checked.

Low Washer Fluid

Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.

Powertrain Malfunction

Illuminates when the system detects a transmission or 4WD fault. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Ready to Drive (if equipped)

Illuminates when the vehicle is ready to drive. A corresponding Ready to Drive message may appear.

Service Engine Soon

It illuminates when the ignition is turned on before the engine is started to check the lamp and to indicate the vehicle is ready for inspection and maintenance (I/M) testing.

It normally stays on until the engine starts and turns off automatically if there are no system faults. However, if it flashes eight times after 15 seconds, this indicates your vehicle is not ready for inspection and maintenance (I/M) testing. Refer to Catalytic Converter.

If it illuminates with the engine running, this indicates a system fault. The On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system has detected a fault in the vehicle's emission control system.

If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring. Continued driving may cause reduced power or engine stalling. Failure to respond to this warning lamp may cause damage to components not covered by the vehicle warranty. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Stability Control

It flashes when the system is active. If it stays on or does not illuminate when the ignition is turned on, this indicates a system fault. When there is a system fault, the system turns off. Have the system checked immediately by an authorized dealer. Refer to Using Stability Control.

Stability Control Off

Illuminates when the system is switched off. It goes off when the system is switched on again or when the ignition is turned off.

Stop Safely Now (if equipped)

Illuminates if your vehicle has a malfunction or an electrical component fault that will cause your vehicle to stop or enter a limited operating mode. You may also see a message.