Warning lamps and indicators
The following warning lamps and indicators alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious. Some lamps illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure they work. If any lamps remain on after starting your vehicle, refer to the respective system warning lamp for further information.
Note: Some warning indicators appear in the information display and operate the same as a warning lamp but do not illuminate when you start your vehicle.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (IF EQUIPPED)
 The speed control system indicator light changes color to indicate what mode the system is in: See Using Adaptive Cruise Control.
On (white light): Illuminates when you switch the adaptive cruise control system on. Turns off when you switch the speed control system off. Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the adaptive cruise control system engages. Turns off when the speed control system disengages. |
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP
 If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction.You will continue to have the normal braking system (without ABS) unless the brake system warning lamp is also illuminated.Have the system checked by your authorized dealer. |
AUTO HOLD ACTIVE
 It illuminates when the system holds your vehicle stationary. |
AUTO HOLD UNAVAILABLE
 It illuminates when the system is on, but unavailable to hold your vehicle stationary. |
AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
 It illuminates when the system automatically turns the headlamp high beam on.
See What Is Automatic High Beam Control. |
BATTERY
 If it illuminates when driving, it indicates a malfunction. Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment and have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately. |
BLIND SPOT MONITOR
 It illuminates when you switch this feature off or in conjunction with a message. See Blind Spot Information System. See Information Messages. |
BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP
 WARNING: Driving your vehicle with the warning lamp on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It may take you longer to stop your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. |
Note: Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp and illuminates when:
- You apply the parking brake with the ignition on.
- Your vehicle has a brake fault or low brake fluid level, regardless of parking brake position.
  If the lamp illuminates when you are moving, you may have the parking brake applied. Make sure the parking brake is off. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible if the lamp continues to illuminate. |
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
 It illuminates when you switch the system on.
See What Is Cruise Control. |
DIRECTION INDICATOR
 Illuminates when you switch on the left or right direction indicator or the hazard flasher. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. See Changing a Bulb. |
DOOR AJAR
 Displays when the ignition is on and any door is not completely closed. |
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE
 It illuminates or flashes when the electric parking brake malfunctions. See Electric Parking Brake. |
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE WARNING LAMP
 Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let it cool. See Engine Coolant Check. |
ENGINE OIL
 It illuminates when you switch the ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine is running, this indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Check the engine oil level. If the oil level is sufficient, this indicates a system malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. See Engine Oil Check. |
FASTEN SEATBELT WARNING LAMP
 It illuminates and a chime sounds until you fasten the seatbelts. |
FRONT AIRBAG
 If it fails to illuminate when you start your vehicle, continues to flash or remains on, it indicates a malfunction. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer. |
HEADS UP DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED)
 A red beam of lights will illuminate on the windshield in certain instances when using adaptive cruise control, and the collision warning system. It also illuminates momentarily when you start your vehicle to make sure the display works. |
HEADLAMP HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
 It illuminates when you switch the high beam headlamps on. It flashes when you use the headlamp flasher. |
HOOD AJAR
 Displays when the ignition is on and the hood is not completely closed. |
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM LAMP
 It illuminates when the system activates. |
LOW FUEL LEVEL WARNING LAMP
 It illuminates when the fuel level is low or the fuel tank is nearly empty. Refuel as soon as possible. |
LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP
 If the lamp remains on with the engine running or when driving, check your tire pressure as soon as possible. It illuminates when your tire pressure is low.
It also illuminates momentarily when you switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at any time, have the system checked by your authorized dealer. |
LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL WARNING LAMP
 It illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low. |
PARKING LAMPS
 It illuminates when you switch the parking lamps on. |
POWERTRAIN FAULT
 Illuminates when the system detects a powertrain or an AWD fault. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
SERVICE ENGINE SOON
 If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction.The On Board Diagnostics system detects a malfunction of the vehicle emission control system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring.Increased exhaust gas temperatures could damage the catalytic converter or other vehicle components. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle immediately serviced. It illuminates when you switch the ignition on prior to engine start to check the bulb and to indicate whether your vehicle is ready for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, it illuminates until the engine is cranked and automatically turns off if no malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds it flashes eight times, this indicates that your vehicle is not ready for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing. See Emission Law. |
STABILITY CONTROL
 It flashes when the system is active. If it remains illuminated or does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, this indicates a malfunction. During a malfunction the system turns off. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately. See Using Stability Control. |
STABILITY CONTROL OFF
 It illuminates when you switch the system off. |
TRUNK AJAR
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Displays when the ignition is on and the trunk is not completely closed.AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
KEYLESS WARNING ALERT
The horn will sound twice when you exit your vehicle with the intelligent access key and your vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle is still on.
HEADLAMPS ON WARNING CHIME
Sounds when you have left the headlamps or parking lamps on and open the driver door with the vehicle off.
PARKING BRAKE ON WARNING CHIME
Sounds when you have left the parking brake on and drive your vehicle. If the warning chime remains on after you have released the parking brake, have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately.
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