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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning LightThis light comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition key to the START position. It
should go off shortly after the engine starts. If it
stays on longer than five (5) seconds, it indicates
that your anti-lock brake system may not be
working properly. Normal braking is not affected
unless the BRAKE system warning light also remains
on for longer than six (6) seconds. You should have
your vehicle serviced immediately by your dealer or
qualified service technician to restore the benefits of
the anti-lock feature. SeeAnti-lock brakesin the
Index for more information.
Engine Oil Pressure Warning LightThis light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the
oil level. However, if your engine's oil level is low,
it could affect the oil pressure. The light will come
on briefly when you turn your key to the START
and ON position. The light should stay off when
the engine is running with normal oil pressure. If
the light comes on while the engine is running, you
have lost oil pressure and continued operation will
cause severe engine damage.
If you lose engine oil pressure:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
2. Shut off the engine immediately or severe
engine damage could result.
3. Check the engine's oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine oil,
seeEngine Oilin the Index. If you do not
follow these instructions, you or others could
be injured. To assure an accurate reading, your
car should be on level ground.
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Cruise Control Indicator LightThis light comes on when the speed control system
is actively maintaining the set speed. It will go off
when the brakes are used or if the speed control is
turned off.
Charging System LightThis light indicates that your battery is not being
charged and that you need to have the electrical
system checked.This light illuminates every time you turn the
ignition to the ON or START position (engine off).
The light should go off when the engine starts and
the alternator begins to charge.
If the light stays on or illuminates when the engine
is running, have the electrical system checked as
soon as possible.
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14Turn Signal Indicator LightsWhen you push the turn signal lever up before
making a right turn, the right side arrow on the
instrument panel flashes.
When you push the turn signal lever down before
making a left turn, the left side arrow on the
instrument panel flashes.
Usually, the turn signals turn off automatically after
you turn your vehicle. If the turn signal continues
to flash after you have made the turn, push the
lever back to the OFF position.
If one or both of your turn indicators do not flash
or stay on continuously, have them serviced as soon
as possible. In the meantime, be sure to use the
accepted hand signals.High Beam LightThis light illuminates when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the lights.
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Chime for Headlamps OnThis chime sounds if the driver or any passenger
door is open when the parking lamps or headlamps
are on. The chime sounds until you close the door,
turn off the lamps or turn the ignition to the ON
position.Redundant Electronic Gearshift
IndicatorThe redundant electronic gearshift indicator
The instrument cluster is equipped with a
redundant set of gearshift indicator lights located in
the center of the cluster between the speedometer
and the tachometer gauges.
These lights operate with the key in the ON
position only and displays the same gear selection as
the lights located on the floor console next to the
gearshift lever.
The light that is illuminated indicates which
position the transmission gearshifter is in.
NOTE:If the shifter is moved very quickly (less
than one second) over more than one gear selection
(for example from P [PARK] to D [DRIVE]), the
lights in between these positions may not get a
chance to turn on. Only the last selected gear
indicator will light up.
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Fuel GaugeThe fuel gauge displays approximately how much
fuel you have in the fuel tank.
For a proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel,
the ignition switch should be in the OFF position
while the vehicle is being refueled.The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly while the
vehicle is in motion. This is the result of fuel
movement within the tank. An accurate reading
may be obtained with the vehicle on smooth, level
ground.
The Electronic Message CenterThe Electronic Message Center (M/C) display,
located in the center of the instrument panel, works
only when your ignition is in the ON or ACC
position. Each time that M/C is powered, the
display goes through a self-test by displaying the
time and a blank message for two seconds. This
self-test is used to stabilize the systems before
reporting the status of the systems to you.
The M/C tells you about the condition of your
vehicle by three methods:q
Operator selectable features
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Vehicle system status displays
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4. Press the VEHICLE SETTINGS control to
complete the procedure. A press of any control
besides RESET or VEHICLE SETTINGS will
abort the procedure and will not establish a
new Personalized Oil Reset Percentage.
When your Personalized Oil Reset Percentage has
been established, it will be used beginning with the
completion of your next OIL CHANGE RESET
procedure.Driver Settings MenuThe DRIVER MENU control allows you to cycle
through seven (if equipped with phone) features
which you can turn on or off by using the RESET
control. These options are saved for each driver
personality profile.q
EXPRESS WINDOWSÐ a short tap of the
control will cause the driver's window to go
fully down automatically.
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AUTO LOCKSÐ automatically locks all doors
when all doors are closed and the vehicle speed
is at least 3 mph.
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HORN CHIRPÐ sounds an audible ªchirpº
when the LOCK button on the Remote Entry
Key Fob is pressed.
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EASY ENTRYÐ moves the driver's seat back
two inches and the steering column to the up
and forward most position when the key is
removed from the ignition. Moves the driver's
seat and steering column to the set position
when the driver returns.
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REVERSE MIRRORSÐ when the vehicle is
shifted to R (Reverse), the outside mirrors are
tilted down for an improved view close to the
vehicle for backing up.
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AUTO GLIDEÐ automatically moves the seat
forward when the seatback is tilted forward.
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30Vehicle System Status DisplaysThese messages are displayed on the Message
Center when the operator uses one of the vehicle
systems below, or the operation of a vehicle system
occurs.q
PHONE SCREENÐ This display will show
the status of the cellular phone usage (if the
vehicle is equipped with the factory installed
cellular phone). This display will automatically
appear on the message center during usage of
the cellular phone, unless a warning is being
displayed or the phone screen feature is turned
off in the DRIVER SETTINGS MENU. To return
to an Operator Selectable Feature display during
a phone call, press the corresponding button
(i.e., FUEL STATUS, FUEL ECONOMY, etc.).
This will disable the PHONE SCREEN
temporarily till the next phone event occurs.
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AUTO LAMP DELAY STATUS SCREENÐ
This display will automatically appear on the
message center during adjustment of the
autolamp delay time when the headlamp switch
is adjusted, unless a warning is being displayed.
This display indicates the amount of time the
lights will stay on after the ignition is turned off
if the autolamps are turned on.
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PERSONALITY EVENT SCREENÐ These
displays will automatically appear on the
message center when a vehicle system is
adjusted, and saved to the driver's personality
profile (i.e., seat position is adjusted, etc.) or
when a new driver personality profile is
selected, or the personality feature is turned off.
These messages will not appear if a warning is
displayed on the Message Center.
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AIR RIDE SWITCH OFFÐ This warning message
is displayed when the AIR SUSPENSION SERVICE
SWITCH is in the OFF position. The air suspension
service switch is located in the vehicle trunk in the
jack stowage area on the left side. For more
information refer to theAir Suspensionsection in
theDrivingchapter.
CHECK AIR RIDE SYSTEMÐ This warning
message is displayed when the Air Suspension
System is not operating properly. If this warning
message is displayed while driving, pull off the road
as soon as safely possible. If the vehicle is loaded
beyond the recommended maximum payload, the
ªCHECK AIR RIDE SYSTEMº message may be
displayed. This is a normal condition if the vehicle
is overloaded. To correct this condition, remove or
redistribute the payload per the recommended
maximum requirements. Turn the ignition switch
from ON to OFF to ON again. If the warning
message reappears, turn the Air Suspension Service
Switch (located in the vehicle trunk in the jackstowage area on the left side) OFF and contact your
dealer for service as soon as safely possible. For
further information refer to theAir Suspension
section in theDrivingchapter.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE
REQUIREDÐ This warning message is displayed
when the engine oil life remaining is 5% or less.
When Oil Life Left is between 5% and 0%, the
ªCHANGE OIL SOONº message will be displayed.
When Oil Life Left reaches 0%, the ªOIL CHANGE
REQUIREDº message will be displayed.
An oil change is required whenever indicated by
the Message Center. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED
ENGINE OILS (seeEngine Oilin the Index).
The Message Center will tell you the percent of oil
left during System Check. This percentage is based
on your driving history and the time since your last
oil change. In order to ensure accurate oil life left
indications, you should only perform the following
OIL CHANGE RESET Procedure after you have the
oil changed.
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38OIL CHANGE RESET PROCEDURE Ð This
procedure allows you to reset the oil monitoring
system to 100% (or your Personalized Oil Reset
Percentage) after each oil change.
1. Press the VEHICLE SETTINGS control until the
ªOIL CHANGE RESETº display appears.
2. Then press the RESET switch and hold it for 5
seconds while the display counts down to
trigger an oil change reset.
3. After a successful reset the Message Center will
display ªOIL LIFE RESET TO 100%º. If you
have established a Personalized Oil Reset
Percentage, the display will show that
percentage instead of 100%. To ensure accurate
oil life indicators, perform this reset procedure
only after an oil change. For more information
on Personalized Oil Reset Percentage see the
section onPersonalized Oil Reset Percentage.GEAR DISPLAY DATA ERRÐ This warning
message is displayed when the data used to provide
the redundant gear selection display on the
Instrument Cluster is missing or invalid. In this
case, the Instrument cluster redundant gear
selection display is turned off. The driver should use
the mechanical position indication on the center
console gear selector as temporary indication. If this
warning stays on, contact your dealer for service as
soon as safely possible.
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44TroubleshootingIf the display shows the following message during
any of the compass adjustment procedures, contact
your dealer:If the compass always displays one direction while
turning a full 360-degree circle, perform the
Calibration Procedure.
A system of warning lights are located below the
Message Center. Warning lights are used to monitor
the operation of your vehicle.
Safety Belt Warning Light and ChimeThis warning light and chime remind you to fasten
your safety belt. The following conditions will take
place:q
If the driver's safety belt is not buckled when
the ignition is turned to the ON position, the
light will turn on for 1 to 2 minutes and the
chime will sound for 4 to 8 seconds.
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If the driver's safety belt is buckled while the
light is on and the chime is sounding, the light
and the chime will turn off.
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If the driver's safety belt is buckled before the
ignition is turned to the ON position, neither
the light nor the chime will turn on.
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