Warning and indicator lights

Several of the warning and indicator lights illuminate momentarily and then go out when the ignition switch is initially turned to the “ON” position. This permits checking the operation of the bulbs. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. The following lights illuminate:

(The seatbelt warning light turns off only when the driver fastens the seatbelt.): Seatbelt warning light


(The seatbelt warning light turns off only when the driver fastens the seatbelt.)

light: Front passenger’s seatbelt warning
light

(The seatbelt warning light turns off only when the front seat passenger fastens the seatbelt.)

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag: SRS airbag system warning light


ON indicator light : Front passenger’s frontal airbag
ON indicator light

OFF indicator light : Front passenger’s frontal airbag
OFF indicator light

indicator lamp: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction
indicator lamp

light: Coolant temperature high warning
light

: Oil pressure warning light: Charge warning light


: Engine low oil level warning light : Oil pressure warning light


: Windshield washer fluid warning : Engine low oil level warning light


light : Windshield washer fluid warning
light

and CVT models) : AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT
and CVT models)

: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning : ABS warning light


light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light : Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light

light : Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator
light

: Hill Holder indicator light: Brake system warning light


: All-Wheel Drive warning light : Hill Holder indicator light


(AT and CVT models) : All-Wheel Drive warning light
(AT and CVT models)

(U.S.-spec. models) : Low tire pressure warning light
(U.S.-spec. models)

: Door open warning light : Low fuel warning light


: Door open indicator light : Door open warning light


: Cruise control indicator light : Door open indicator light


: Cruise control set indicator: Cruise control indicator light


light : Cruise control set indicator
light

Seatbelt warning light and chime : Select lever/gear position indicator


See also:

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