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 work. If a lamp remains illuminated after starting the vehicle, see the corresponding system warning lamp for further information.
Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped)
The cruise control indicator changes color to indicate which mode the system is in. See What Is Cruise Control.
On (white light): Illuminates when Adaptive Cruise Control is turned on. Turns off when the cruise control system is turned off.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates when Adaptive Cruise Control is engaged. Turns off when the cruise control system is turned off.
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates while driving, this indicates a malfunction. You will continue to have normal braking (without ABS) if the brake system warning lamp also illuminates. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer.
Automatic Start-Stop (If Equipped)
It illuminates to alert you when the ignition is turned off or with a message.
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, this indicates a malfunction. Turn off all non-essential electrical equipment and have the system checked by an authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you turn this feature off or on with a message.
Brake System Warning Lamp
This lamp serves two purposes and will illuminate when:
- You apply the parking brake with the ignition on.
- There is a malfunction in the brake system or low brake fluid level, regardless of parking brake position.
If the lamp illuminates while you are driving, the parking brake may be applied. Make sure the parking brake is released. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible if the lamp stays on.
Cruise Control
It illuminates when you turn this feature on.
Turn Signal Indicator
Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or hazard warning flasher is on. If the indicators continue to illuminate or flash faster, check for a burned-out bulb.
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is on and any door is not fully closed.
Electric parking brake
Illuminates when the Electric Parking Brake has a malfunction.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the engine running or while driving, this indicates a malfunction. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and turn off the engine. Check the engine oil level.
Fasten Seat Belts
It will illuminate and chime to remind you to fasten your seatbelt.
Front Airbag
If it does not illuminate when you start the vehicle, continues to flash or remains on, this indicates a malfunction. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer.
Front Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you turn on the front fog lamps.
Driver Assist Assistance (if equipped)
Illuminates when the driver assist feature is turned on.
Head-Up Display (If Equipped)
A red light will illuminate on the windshield in certain situations when using Adaptive Cruise Control and/or the Collision Warning System. It will also illuminate briefly when you start your vehicle to make sure the display works.
High Beam
It illuminates when you turn on the high beam headlamps. It will flash when using the headlamp flash feature.
Hood Ajar
Displays when the ignition is on and the hood is not fully closed.
Lane Keeping System Lamp (if equipped)
Illuminates when the lane keeping system is activated.
Low Fuel
It illuminates when the fuel level is low or the fuel tank is nearly empty. Refuel as soon as possible.
It illuminates when your 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, have the system checked by your authorized dealer.
Parking Lights
It illuminates when you turn the parking lamps on.
Powertrain Malfunction
Illuminates when a powertrain or all-wheel drive malfunction is detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Service Engine Soon
If it illuminates with the engine running, this indicates a malfunction. The On-Board Diagnostic System has detected a malfunction in the vehicle emissions control system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring. Increased exhaust gas temperature may damage the catalytic converter or other vehicle components. Drive moderately (avoid heavy acceleration and braking) and have your vehicle serviced immediately.
Illuminates when the ignition is turned on before starting the engine to check the lamp and indicate whether your vehicle is ready for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
It normally stays on until the engine is started. It cranks and turns off automatically if no malfunction is present. However, if it flashes eight times after 15 seconds, this means your vehicle is not ready for the Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) test.
Sport Mode
Illuminates when Sport mode is selected.
Stability Control
It will flash when the system is active. If it remains illuminated or does not come on when you turn the ignition on, this indicates a malfunction. The system will turn off during a malfunction. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately.
Stability Control Off
It illuminates when you switch the system off. It turns off when the system is switched back on or when the ignition is turned off.
Trunk Ajar
Displays when the ignition is on and the trunk is not fully closed.
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