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    							Vehicle Symbol Glossary
    Power Windows
    Front/Rear
    Power Window Lockout
    Child Safety Door
    Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
    Compartment Release
    Panic AlarmEngine Oil
    Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
    Temperature
    Do Not Open When HotBattery
    Avoid Smoking, Flames,
    or SparksBattery Acid
    Explosive GasFan Warning
    Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
    LevelMAX
    MIN
    Service Engine SoonEngine Air Filter
    Passenger Compartment
    Air FilterJack
    Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
    Warning
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    							WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
    Standard instrument cluster shown, optional cluster similar
    Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
    become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light may
    illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
    Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
    bulbs work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the
    respective system warning light for additional information.
    Note:Some warning lights are
    reconfigurable telltale (RTT)
    indicator lights and will illuminate in
    the message center. These lights
    function the same as the other
    warning lights.
    Service engine soon:The “service
    engine soon” indicator light
    illuminates when the ignition is first
    turned to the on position to check
    the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for
    Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the “Service engine
    soon” light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if
    no malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds theService
    engine soonlight blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not
    ready for I/M testing. See theReadiness for Inspection/Maintenance
    (I/M) testingin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
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    							Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board
    Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer toOn
    board diagnostics (OBD-II)in theMaintenance and Specifications
    chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could
    damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid
    heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced
    immediately by your authorized dealer.
    WARNING:Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust
    temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel
    system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly
    causing a fire.
    Brake system warning light: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 authorized dealer. Illumination
    after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or a
    brake system malfunction and the brake system should be inspected
    immediately by your authorized dealer.
    WARNING:Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning
    light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking
    performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.
    Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Driving extended
    distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and
    the risk of personal injury.
    Anti-lock brake system:If the
    ABS light stays illuminated or
    continues to flash, a malfunction has
    been detected, have the system
    serviced immediately by your
    authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake
    warning light also is illuminated.
    P!
    BRAKE
    ABS
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    							Airbag readiness:If this light fails
    to illuminate when the ignition is
    turned to on, continues to flash or
    remains on, have the system
    serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. A chime will sound
    when there is a malfunction in the indicator light.
    Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
    your safety belt. A Belt-Minder
    chime will also sound to remind you
    to fasten your safety belt. Refer to
    theSeating and Safety Restraints
    chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minderchime feature.
    Charging system (RTT):
    Illuminates when the battery is not
    charging properly. If it stays on
    while the engine is running, there
    may be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact your authorized
    dealer as soon as possible. This indicates a problem with the electrical
    system or a related component.
    Engine oil pressure (RTT):
    Illuminates when the oil pressure
    falls below the normal range, refer
    toEngine oilin theMaintenance
    and Specificationschapter.
    Engine coolant temperature
    (RTT):Displays when the engine
    coolant temperature is high. Stop
    the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let it
    cool. Refer toEngine coolantin theMaintenance and Specifications
    chapter.
    WARNING:Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
    engine is running or hot.
    Low fuel (RTT):Illuminates when
    the fuel level in the fuel tank is at
    or near empty. Refer toFuel gauge
    in this chapter.
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    							Low washer fluid (RTT):
    Illuminates when the washer level in
    the washer fluid reservoir is low.
    Door ajar (RTT):Illuminates in
    the message center display when
    the ignition is in the run position
    and any door is open.
    Trunk ajar (RTT):Illuminates in
    the message center display when
    the ignition is in the run position
    and the trunk is open.
    AdvanceTrac/Traction
    Control™:Illuminates when the
    AdvanceTrac/Traction Control™ is
    active. If the light remains on, have
    the system serviced immediately,
    refer to theDrivingchapter for more information.
    AdvanceTrac/Traction
    Control™ off light:Illuminates
    when the AdvanceTrac/Traction
    Control™ has been disabled by the
    driver. Refer to theDrivingchapter
    for more information.
    Overdrive cancel and grade
    assist (if equipped):Illuminates
    when the overdrive function of the
    transmission has been turned off
    and the grade assist function has
    been turned on, refer to theDrivingchapter.
    Low tire pressure warning:
    Illuminates when your tire pressure
    is low. If the light remains on at
    start up or while driving, the tire
    pressure should be checked. Refer
    toInflating your tiresin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. When
    the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for three
    seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn on or
    begins to flash, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For
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    							more information on this system, refer toTire pressure monitoring
    system (TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
    Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
    (if equipped):Illuminates when
    ACC is engaged while following a
    vehicle. Refer toAdaptive cruise
    controlin theDriver Controls
    chapter for more information.
    Speed control:Illuminates when
    the speed control is engaged or
    when the ACC is engaged without
    following a vehicle. Turns off when
    the speed control system is
    disengaged or when the ACC is
    activated.
    Anti-theft system:Flashes when
    the SecuriLockPassive Anti-theft
    System has been activated.
    Throttle Control/Transmission:
    Illuminates when a powertrain or an
    AWD fault has been detected.
    Contact your authorized dealer as
    soon as possible.
    Turn signal:Illuminates when the
    left or right turn signal or the
    hazard lights are turned on. If the
    indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
    High beams:Illuminates when the
    high beam headlamps are turned on.
    Heads up display (if equipped):
    A red bar will illuminate on the
    windshield in certain instances when
    using adaptive cruise control and/or
    the collision warning system. It will
    also illuminate momentarily when
    you start your vehicle to make sure the display works. See theDriving
    chapter for more information.
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    							Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
    ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.
    Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
    lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
    driver’s door is opened.
    GAUGES
    Speedometer:Indicates the
    current vehicle speed.
    Engine coolant temperature
    gauge:Indicates engine coolant
    temperature. At normal operating
    temperature, the needle will be in
    the normal range (between “H” and
    “C”).If it enters the red section,
    the engine is overheating. Stop
    the vehicle as soon as safely
    possible, switch off the engine
    and let the engine cool.
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    							WARNING:Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
    engine is running or hot.
    Fuel gauge:Indicates
    approximately how much fuel is left
    in the fuel tank (when the ignition
    is in the on position). The fuel
    gauge may vary slightly when the
    vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
    The fuel icon and arrow indicates
    which side of the vehicle the fuel
    filler door is located.
    Refer toFilling the tankin the
    Maintenance and Specificationschapter for more information.
    Tachometer:Indicates the engine
    speed in revolutions per minute.
    Driving with your tachometer
    pointer continuously at the top of
    the scale may damage the engine.
    Odometer:Registers the total miles
    (kilometers) of the vehicle.
    Refer toMessage centerin the
    Instrument clusterchapter on how
    to switch the display from Metric to
    English.
    Trip odometer:SeeTRIP A/B
    underMessage centerin this
    chapter.
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    							MESSAGE CENTER
    Your vehicle’s message center allows you to configure/personalize certain
    vehicle options to suit your needs.
    The message center is also capable of monitoring many vehicle systems
    and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and various conditions
    with an informational message followed by a long indicator chime.
    The message center display is located in the instrument cluster.
    Info
    Press the INFO button repeatedly to
    cycle through the following features:
    TRIP A/B
    Registers the distance of individual journeys. Press and release INFO
    until the A or B trip appears in the display (this represents the trip
    mode). Press and hold RESET until it resets.
    Refer toUNITSlater in this section to switch the display from Metric to
    English.
    MYKEY MILES (km) (If programmed)
    For more information, refer toMyKey™in theLocks and Security
    chapter.
    MILES (km) TO E
    This displays an estimate of approximately how far you can drive with
    the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions.
    Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature to
    correctly detect the added fuel.
    LOW FUEL LEVEL will display when you have approximately 50 miles
    (80 km), to empty. Press RESET to clear this warning message. It will
    return at approximately 25 miles (40 km), 10 miles (16 km) and 0 miles
    (0 km) miles to empty.
    Distance to empty is calculated using a running average fuel economy,
    which is based on your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km).
    This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display. The
    running average fuel economy is re-initialized to a factory default value if
    the battery is disconnected.
    AVG MPG (L/100km)
    Average fuel economy displays your average fuel economy in miles/gallon
    or liters/100 km.
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    							If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing distance traveled
    by gallons of fuel used (liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled),
    your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons:
    •Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up
    •Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at
    service stations
    •Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another
    •Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter)
    1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control
    system engaged to display a stabilized average.
    2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference.
    It is important to press the RESET button (press and hold RESET for
    two seconds in order to reset the function) after setting the speed
    control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.
    For more information refer toEssentials of good fuel economyin the
    Maintenance and Specificationschapter.
    MPG (L/km)
    This displays instantaneous fuel economy as a bar graph ranging from↓
    poor economy to↑excellent economy.
    Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy.
    When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows↓, one or no bars
    illuminated. Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset.
    TIMER
    Timer displays the trip elapsed drive time.
    To operate, do the following:
    1. Press and release RESET in order to start the timer.
    2. Press and release RESET to pause the timer.
    3. Press and hold RESET until the timer resets.
    Blank Screen
    The message center display will be blank after cycling through all of the
    Info menu items.
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