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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
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Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
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Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
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What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Turn the power system off and let the engine sit for approximately
three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 585
3. Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Immediately turn
the power system off and contact a dealer for repairs.
If the 12-volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Comes On
1If the 12-volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On
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Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the 12-volt battery is not being charged.
What to do when the indicator comes on
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
power system. The power system uses the 12-volt
battery to activate. You may not be able to turn the
power system on again if you have turned it off with
this indicator on.
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Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
This indicator may blink after starting when the
outside temperature is below -22°F (-30°C). It will
stop blinking after the battery warms up.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks
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Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink
• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system.
1If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
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What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.
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What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks
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Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
1If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary use the
deceleration paddle selector to slower your vehicle’s
speed.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
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What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, use the deceleration
paddle selector to slow the vehicle using regenerative braking.
If the brake system indicator (red) and ABS indicator
come on simultaneously, the electronic brake
distribution system is not working. This can result in
vehicle instability under sudden braking.
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Reasons for the indicator to blink
• There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.
What to do when the indicator blinks
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Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.
Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
checked by a dealer immediately.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
P. 651
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking
uIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the
Same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
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If the brake system indicator (red) comes on or blinks at the
same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
release the parking brake manually or automatically
2 Parking Brake P. 547
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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same
Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
If you apply the parking brake, you may not be able
to release it.
If the brake system indicator (red) and the brake
system indicator (amber) come on at the same time,
the parking brake is working.
• If the brake system indicator (red) continuously comes on or blinks at
the same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and have it inspected by a dealer
immediately.
If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking brake may not work because it is
checking the system.
u Preventing the vehicle from moving, put the transmission into (P
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• If only the brake system indicator (red) is turned off, avoid using the
parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
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Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with the 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.
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What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn on the power system again.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
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Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
A tire pressure is significantly low, or the TPMS has not been calibrated.
If there is a problem with the TPMS, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
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What to do when the indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
u Calibrate the TPMS after the tire pressure is adjusted.
2 TPMS Calibration P. 489
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What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
1If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
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Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
You may not be able to turn on the power system.
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Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle.
2 Emergency Towing P. 659
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