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— Battery Charge Warning Light
This light illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly. If it stays on while the
engine is running, there may be a malfunc-
tion with the charging system. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible. This
indicates a possible problem with the electri-
cal system or a related component.
If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump-
Starting” in “In Case Of Emergency.”
— Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine
condition. As engine coolant temperatures
rise and the gauge approaches
H, this indica-
tor will illuminate and a single chime will
sound after reaching a set threshold.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull
over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is
on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission
into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the
temperature reading does not return to nor-
mal, turn the engine off immediately and call
for service. Refer to “If Your Engine Over-
heats” in “In Case Of Emergency” for further
information.
— Electric Power Steering Fail Warn-
ing Light
This warning light indicates that there is a
fault in your vehicle’s Electric Power Steering
system.
NOTE:
• If the power steering assistance is no longer
operational, it is still possible to steer the
vehicle. Under these conditions there will
be a substantial increase in steering effort,
especially at low speeds and during parking
maneuvers.
• See your authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced assist
could pose a safety risk to yourself and
others. Service should be obtained as soon
as possible.
— Door Open Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when a door is
ajar/open and not fully closed.
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a
single chime.
— Hood Open Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the hood
is left open and not fully closed.
— Liftgate Open Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when the lift-
gate is left open and not fully closed.
— Transmission Fault Warning Light —
If Equipped
This light will illuminate (together with a
message in the instrument cluster display
and a buzzer) to indicate a transmission fault.
Contact your authorized dealer if the message
remains after restarting the engine.
— Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Light — If Equipped
This light informs you of a problem with the
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a
problem is detected while the engine is run-
ning, the light will either stay on or flash
depending on the nature of the problem.
Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle is
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