Instruments and controls
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
The instrument cluster displays are activated by either opening the door, pressing the left button within the cluster, or turning the key in the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
1. Low Windshield Washer System Fluid Level Warning Light
With the key in the ignition switch turned to the ON/RUN position, the indicator light comes on. It should go out when the engine is running.
If the indicator light does not go out after starting the engine, or if it comes on while driving, the fluid reservoir is less than 1⁄4 filled. The reservoir should be refilled at the next opportunity with commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze or water, depending on ambi- ent temperature. The reservoir for the windshield washer system is located in the engine compartment and the cap is marked with the above symbol.
WARNING! Do not overfill the washer reservoir. Do not attempt to fill to the top of the filler neck. Fluid may leak out onto the floor or driveway causing a potential slip and fall hazard. When the indicator light first illumi- nates, the maximum fill amount is 1 gal (4 L).
2. Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord- ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signifi- cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replace- ment or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
3. Coolant Indicator Light
This indicator illuminates when the engine coolant has dropped below the required level in the reservoir or the coolant temperature is too high (see the Temperature gauge section).
To check the coolant level, the vehicle must be parked on level ground and the engine stopped. Check coolant level only when the coolant is cold.
WARNING! You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, don’t open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
4. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
This gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Any read- ing between the Hot and Cold gauge marks show that the engine cooling system is operating properly. The gauge pointer may show a higher temperature when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or in heavy stop-and- go-traffic. If the pointer rises to the red (Hot) area, stop the vehicle and turn off the engine until the problem is corrected.
CAUTION! Continuing to drive with an overheated engine cool- ing system can cause damage to the engine or other components.
5. Fuel Gauge
When the ignition is in the ON/RUN position, the pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the tank. The arrow to the right of the gas pump symbol shows which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located on.
6. Turn Signal Indicators
To signal minor directional changes, such as changing lanes, move the multifunction control lever to the point of resistance only and hold it there. The arrows will flash in unison with the
corresponding exterior turn signal. To operate the turn signals continuously, move the mul- tifunction control lever past the point of resistance up or down. The switch is automatically canceled when the steering wheel is turned to a large enough degree. The arrows in the instrument cluster will flash in unison with the respective exterior turn signal.
7. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light
The yellow ESP indicator light in the speedometer dial comes on with the key in the ignition switch turned to the ON/RUN position. It should go out
with the engine running. If the ESP indicator light flashes during acceleration, apply as little throttle as possible. While driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions, and do not switch off the ESP.
8. Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles-per- hour and/or kilometers-per-hour.
9. Tachometer
This gauge shows engine speed in revolutions-per- minute (RPM) times 1,000.
The red markings on the tachometer indicate excessive engine speed. Ease off on the accelerator before reaching the red area.
10. Brake System Warning Light
The dual brake system provides a reserve brak- ing capability if a failure occurs in a portion of
the hydraulic system. This light monitors both the brake fluid level and the parking brake. If the light comes on, it indicates either that the parking brake is on or there is a low fluid level in the brake master cylinder. Since this vehicle is equipped with Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), the brake light may also indicate reduced braking performance due to the loss of electronic brake proportioning. If the parking brake is off and the light remains on, have the brake system in- spected as soon as possible.
The warning light should be checked frequently to assure that it is operating properly. This can be done by turning the ignition switch to START. The light should come on. If the red brake light does not come on when the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position, have the brake warning light repaired promptly.
WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger- ous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is on. It does not show the degree of brake application. The brake warning light will come on if the ABS light is not functioning and there is an ABS system malfunction.
11. Light Outage Indicator
With the key in the ignition switch turned to the ON/RUN position, an indicator light comes on. It should go out when the engine is running. If the indicator light does not go out
after starting the engine, or if it comes on while driving, it indicates a failure in the parking light, taillight, stop- light, low beam headlight, or other exterior lamps. The indicator light will come on when the exterior light fails. If a brake light fails, the light outage indicator will come on when applying the brake and stays on until the engine is turned off.
NOTE: If additional lighting equipment is installed (e.g., auxiliary headlights, etc.) be certain to connect into the fuse before the failure indicator monitoring unit in order to avoid damaging the system.
12. Antilock Warning Indicator Light
The ABS warning indicator light comes on with the key in the ignition switch turned to the ON/RUN position, and should go out with the engine running.
If the ABS warning indicator light comes on while the engine is running, it indicates that the ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off. In this case, the brake system functions in the usual manner, but without an- tilock assistance. If the ABS light is on, have the system checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
13. Brake Assist Indicator Light
The indicator light for the Brake Assist System (BAS) is combined with the Electronic Stability Program (ESP). This yellow indicator light in
the instrument cluster comes on with the key in the ignition switch turned to the ON/RUN position. The
BAS/ESP warning indicator light also comes on when a malfunction is detected in either the Brake Assist System or the Electronic Stability Program. It should go out with the engine running. If the BAS/ESP indicator light comes on continuously, see an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
14. Seat Belt Indicator Light
With the key in the ignition, the light comes on, and a warning sounds for a short time if the driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
After starting the engine, the seat belt indicator light blinks and a chime sounds periodically for up to 90 seconds to remind the driver and passenger to fasten the seat belts. Fastening the seat belts will extinguish the light and silence the chime.
The seat belt indicator light will remain lit until the seat belts are fastened.
15. Charging System Indicator Light
Should the charging system indicator light fail to come on prior to starting when the key is in the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, or should it fail to go out after starting or
during operation, it indicates a malfunction that must be repaired immediately at an authorized dealer. If the charging system indicator light comes on, or a loss of power steering assistance is noticeable while the engine is running, this may indicate that the accessory drive belt has broken. Should this condition occur, the belt must be replaced before continuing to operate the vehicle.
CAUTION! The accessory drive belt also drives the water pump. Operating the vehicle with a failed belt can cause engine overheating and possible severe engine damage.
16. High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when the head- lights are in the high beam setting.
To activate the high beams, push the multifunction control lever past the point of resistance, toward the instrument panel.
17. Electronic Digital Clock
A digital readout in the instrument cluster shows the time in hours and minutes whenever the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN or ACC position. When the ignition switch is in the OFF/LOCK position, timekeeping is accurately maintained. The display can be adjusted with the knob/button lo- cated to the left of the clock.
18. Gear Indicator
For automatic transmission vehicles, the current gear shift selector range is indicated in the gear range indica- tor display.
19. Push Button for Time Setting
To adjust the time display, turn the key in the ignition switch to the ON/RUN or ACC position. The knob/ button located just to the left of the clock is used to
change the time. Pull out the knob and turn it to the left for hour adjustment; pull out the knob and turn it to the right for minute adjustment. Time is set five seconds after adjusting the minute setting.
20. Trip Odometer, Flexible Service System (FSS) Indicator
This display shows the distance traveled since last reset. To reset:
• Press the button to the left of the display once (with the key in the ON/RUN position).
• Press the button twice (with the key removed or in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position).
21. Main Odometer, Flexible Service System (FSS)
This shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct distance that the vehicle has been driven. There- fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or replacement be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after service so that the correct distance can be determined.
22. Push Button for Activating the Instrument Cluster, Intensity of Instrument Lights, for Resetting Trip Odometer and Flexible Service System (FSS) Indicator
Press the knob/button to illuminate the display. To vary the intensity of the instrument cluster lights, rotate the knob/button. To reset the trip odometer, press the knob/button once with the key in the ON/RUN position. Press the knob/ button twice with the key removed or in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position. The FSS permits a flexible service schedule that is directly related to the operating conditions of the vehicle.
There are two symbols which will appear in the main odometer display field prior to the next suggested service. This symbol represents Ser- vice A. This second symbol represents Service B.
Depending on operating conditions through- out the year, the next service is calculated and displayed next to this symbol in days remain- ing before the next service is required. Likewise, the next service may be calculated and displayed next to this symbol as distance remaining before the next service is required.
The counter can also be reset by any individual after the indicated service has been performed. To do so:
1. Turn key to the ON/RUN position.
2. Within one second press the knob/button twice. 3. The present status for days or distance is displayed. Within 10 seconds turn the key to OFF/LOCK. 4. Press and hold the knob/button, while turning the key to ON/RUN again. The present status for days or distance is displayed once more. Continue to hold the knob/button. After approximately 10 seconds, a signal sounds and the display shows 7,000 mi (Canada: 11 000 km) for approximately 10 seconds. 5. Release the knob/button. If the FSS counter was inadvertently reset, have an authorized dealer correct it.
The message is displayed for approximately 10 seconds when turning the key to the ON/RUN position, or while
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driving when reaching the service warning threshold. It can be canceled manually by pressing the knob/button. Once the suggested term has passed, the message plus either the symbol for Service A or the symbol for Service B preceded by a – (minus symbol) blinks for approxi- mately 30 seconds and a signal sounds every time when turning the key to the ON/RUN position. The FSS display can also be called up for approximately 10 seconds with the display illuminated by pressing the knob/button twice within one second. Following a completed A or B service your authorized dealer sets the counter to 7,000 mi (Canada: 11 000 km).
NOTE: When disconnecting vehicle battery for one or more days at a time, such days will not be counted. Any such days not counted by FSS can be added by your authorized dealer.
The interval between services is determined by the type of vehicle operation. Driving at extreme speeds, and cold starts combined with short distance driving in which the engine does not reach normal operating temperature, reduce the interval between services. However you choose to set your reference numbers, the scheduled services as posted in the Service Booklet must be followed to properly care for your vehicle.
23. Outside Temperature Display
The temperature display is located on the left side of the instrument cluster, below the fuel and engine tempera- ture gauges. The sensor for the outside temperature indicator is located in the front fascia area. Due to its location, the sensor can be affected by road or engine heat during idling or slow driving. This means that the accuracy of the displayed temperature can only be verified by com- parison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor, not by comparison to external displays (e.g., bank signs, etc.). Adaptation to ambient temperature takes place in steps and depends on the prevailing driving conditions (stop- and- go or moderate, constant driving) and amount of temperature change.
WARNING! The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an ice-warning device and is unsuitable for that purpose. Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice.
24. Airbag Light
The operational readiness of the airbag system is verified by the airbag indicator light in the instrument cluster when turning the key in the ignition switch to the ACC or ON/RUN posi-
tion. If no fault is detected, the light will go out after approximately four seconds. After the lamp goes out, the system continues to monitor the components and cir- cuitry of the airbag system and will indicate a malfunc- tion by coming on again. The light will come on and remain on for four seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the bulb is not lit during starting, have it replaced. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
WARNING! In the event a malfunction of the airbag is indicated, the airbag may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized dealer immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the airbag may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury.
25. Telescoping Wheel Indicator Light
With the key in the ignition and turned to the ON/RUN position, the indicator light in the instrument cluster comes on. It should go out when the engine is running. If the indicator
light does not go out after starting the engine, the telescoping steering column is not locked properly.
WARNING! Do not drive the vehicle until you have properly locked the steering column.
26. Check Engine Light
This light is part of an Onboard Diagnostic system that monitors the emissions and engine control systems. If a problem is detected in one of these systems, the Check Engine light will come on. The light comes on and stays on briefly as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned ON. Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, or poor fuel quality may illuminate the light after the engine is started. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time you refuel.
If the Check Engine light remains on continuously and the vehicle is driving normally, you may still drive the vehicle. In most situations, the vehicle will not require towing. However, we recommend that you have the system checked at an authorized dealer as soon as possible. If the vehicle is not driving normally, and the Check Engine light flashes or remains on continuously, it is an alert to serious conditions that could lead to loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
27. Brake Wear Indicator Light
With the key in the ignition and turned to the ON/RUN position, the brake wear indicator light comes on. The light goes out when the engine is running.
If the indicator light comes on during braking, this indicates the brake pads are worn down.
Have the brake system checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
28. Oil Level Indicator Light
With the key in the ignition switch turned to the ON/RUN position, the oil level indicator light comes on. It should go out immediately when the engine is running. If the light does
not go out, or comes on while driving, the engine oil level has dropped to approximately the minimum mark on the dipstick.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
A sensor in the oil pan allows oil level to be checked without opening the hood. It provides an accurate mea- surement of oil level, whereas the low engine oil level indicator warns that oil level is definitely too low. With the vehicle parked on a level surface, the engine is warmed up and shut off for approximately five minutes. When the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, press the knob to the left of the speedometer once and wait seven seconds. An ISO oil level icon appears in the trip odometer window and a “clock” icon in the cumulative odometer display. Pressing the knob to the left of the speedometer twice within one second displays one of the following messages: • OK • -1.0 Q (-1.0L) • -1.5 Q (-1.5L) • -2.0 Q (-2.0L) • HI The indicated amount of oil must be added to the engine if the message -2.0 Q (-2.0L) blinks and a signal sounds. The HI message indicates that the excess oil must be removed from the pan to avoid possible engine or catalytic converter damage. If the ISO oil level icon and
“clock” icon remain on when attempting to check oil level and no message follows, or if the low engine oil level warning lamp comes on, a malfunction in the engine oil level system is indicated. A conveniently located dipstick allows manual checking of the oil level. If no leaks are noted, continue to drive to the nearest service station where the engine oil should be topped to the “full” mark on the dipstick with an approved oil.
29. Low Fuel Warning Light
When the fuel level drops to about 2 gal (7.5 L), this symbol will light and remains lit until fuel is added.
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