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uuIndicator, Comin g On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate acti on. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.U.S.
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Index
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 47
SMS Text Message ............................ 208, 220
Snow Tires ................................................ 309
Spare Tire ......................................... 321, 347
Spark Plugs ............................................... 346
Specifications ........................................... 346
Specified Fuel ................................... 263, 346
Speedometer .............................................. 82
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 40
Starting the Engine .................................. 240
Does Not Start ........................................ 327
Jump Starting ......................................... 330
Steering Wheel ........................................ 132
Adjusting ................................................ 132
Stopping ................................................... 261
Summer Tires ............................................ 309
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 150
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 40
Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 119
Synchronized Mode ................................. 154
System Message Indicator ......................... 76
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Tachometer................................................ 82
Tailgate ..................................................... 107
Unable to Open ...................................... 343
Temperature Outside Temperature Display .................... 85
Temperature Gauge .................................. 82 Temperature Sensor
........................... 85, 155
Text Message .................................... 208, 220
Time (Setting) ............................................. 96
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 253
Indicator ............................................ 74, 338
Tires ........................................................... 301
Air Pressure ..................................... 302, 347
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 301
Inspection ................................................ 301
Labeling .................................................. 302
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 321
Regulations ............................................. 304
Rotation .................................................. 308
Spare Tire ........................................ 321, 347
Summer .................................................. 309
Tire Chains .............................................. 309
Wear Indicators ....................................... 306
Winter ..................................................... 309
Tools .......................................................... 320
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 233
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 234
Load Limits .............................................. 233
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 237
Emergency .............................................. 342
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ......... 253
Indicator ............................................ 74, 338 Transmission
............................................. 244
Automatic ............................................... 244
Fluid ........................................................ 284
Number................................................... 348
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 246
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 70, 245
Trip Meter ................................................... 85
Troubleshooting ....................................... 319
Blown Fuse...................................... 339, 340
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 20
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 21
Emergency Towing .................................. 342
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 327
Noise When Braking .................................. 22
Overheating ............................................ 333
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 321
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 21, 105
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 332
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Turn Signals .............................................. 122
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 74
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Unlocking the Doors .................................. 99
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................. 12, 104
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 158, 159
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 193