WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to test and make
sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle,
refer to the respective system warning light for additional information.
Note:
A message may be displayed in the message center in conjunction
with an illuminated warning light, refer to
Message Center
in the
Driver
Controls
chapter for more information.
Service engine soon:
The
Service
engine soon
indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the RUN position to check
the bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On
Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
in the
Maintenance and Specifications
chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could
damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid
heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced
immediately by your authorized dealer.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
2007 Escape Hybrid
(ehv)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)
Instrument Cluster
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