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Warning Lamps and Message Center a | ABS Warning Lamp In an emergency, apply continuous force to the brake pedal. Do not pump the brakes. Any pulsation or mechanical noise you may feel or hear is normal. If the light doesn't illuminate or stays on, have your vehicle serviced. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light is also illuminated. b | Speed Control Lamp The speed control lamp will Illuminate when the speed control is engaged. It will turn off when the speed control system is disengaged. The controls for the speed control are located on the steering wheel. Press and release the ON and OFF buttons to engage and disengage the system. Speed control does not work at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h). For more information, please consult your Owner's Guide. c | Check Engine Lamp The Check Engine indicator lamp illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If the light turns solid or blinks, the On Board Diagnostics System has detected a malfunction. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration or deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately. d | Brake System Warning Lamp To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership. e | Message Center With the ignition in the ON position, the message center displays important vehicle information by constantly monitoring vehicle systems. You may select display features on the message center for a display of status. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings. For more information, please consult your Owner's Guide. Throttle Control /Transmission Lamp The Throttle Control/Transmission lamp illuminates when a powertrain fault has been detected. Contact your dealer as soon as possible. Engine Coolant Lamp The Engine Coolant lamp illuminates when the engine coolant is low. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and let the engine cool.

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Warning Lamps and Message Center
a
|
ABS Warning Lamp
In an emergency, apply continuous force to the brake pedal. Do not pump
the brakes. Any pulsation or mechanical noise you may feel or hear is normal. If the light doesn’t illuminate
or stays on, have your vehicle serviced. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light
is also illuminated.
b
|
Speed Control Lamp
The speed control lamp will Illuminate when the speed control is
engaged. It will turn off when the speed control system is disengaged. The controls for the speed
control are located on the steering wheel. Press and release the ON and OFF buttons to engage and
disengage the system. Speed control does not work at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h). For more
information, please consult your Owner’s Guide.
c
|
Check Engine Lamp
The Check Engine indicator lamp illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If the light turns solid or blinks, the On Board Diagnostics
System has detected a malfunction. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration or
deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately.
d
|
Brake System Warning Lamp
To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it
will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not
running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is
turned to the ON position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek
service immediately from your dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low
brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership.
e
|
Message Center
With the ignition in the ON position, the message center displays important
vehicle information by constantly monitoring vehicle systems. You may select display features on the
message center for a display of status. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems
with a display of system warnings. For more information, please consult your Owner’s Guide.
Throttle Control/Transmission Lamp
The Throttle Control/Transmission lamp illuminates
when a powertrain fault has been detected. Contact your dealer as soon as possible.
Engine Coolant Lamp
The Engine Coolant lamp illuminates when the engine coolant is low.
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and let the engine cool.