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Warning Indicators






CHECK ENGINE (MIL)
- The malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) CHECK ENGINE warning information is sent by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) on the data link connector.
- MIL cannot be dimmed.
- MIL remains lit during prove-out sequence and possibly for a short time after.
- If a condition is detected, the MIL lights continuously.
- No tone is sounded.
- MIL goes out when the condition is resolved.

CHARGING SYSTEM
Charge system warning (battery symbol) is displayed when there is a concern in the charging system.
- This indicator cannot be dimmed.
- The indicator remains lit during prove-out sequence and a short time after.
- If a condition is detected, the indicator lights continuously.
- No tone is sounded.
- The indicator goes out when the concern is resolved.

HIGH ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
When the engine coolant is overheating:
- the bars in the engine coolant temperature gauge rise above the normal range.
- the thermometer symbol flashes.
- a tone sounds every five seconds to alert the driver.

AIR SUSPENSION
CHECK AIR SUSPENSION warning is displayed when the air suspension switch is OFF, or there is a concern in the air suspension system or circuitry.
- Warning will sound one tone and flash on and off for five seconds. Dimming will be overridden when flashing if less than discernible dimming level.
- This indicator cannot be dimmed while flashing.
- During prove out sequence, a one-second tone is sounded.
- CHECK AIR SUSPENSION warning flashes for five seconds, then remains lit.
- When concern goes away the warning stops.

TRUNK AJAR
This warning indicates that luggage compartment door is ajar or there is a concern in the luggage compartment door open warning lamp circuit.
- Warning will sound one tone and flash on and off for five seconds. Dimming will be overridden when flashing if less than discernible dimming level.
- This indicator cannot be dimmed while flashing.
- During prove out sequence, a one-second tone is sounded.
- TRUNK AJAR warning flashes for five seconds, then remains on.
- When luggage compartment door is closed or concern goes away, the warning stops.

DOOR AJAR
This warning indicates that a front or rear door is ajar or there is a concern in the door open warning lamp circuit.
- Warning will sound one tone and flash on and off for five seconds. Dimming will be overridden when flashing if less than discernible dimming level.
- This indicator cannot be dimmed while flashing.
- During prove out sequence, a one-second tone is sounded.
- DOOR AJAR warning flashes for five seconds, then remains on.
- When the front or rear door is closed or concern goes away, the warning stops.

LOW WASHER FLUID
WASHER FLUID warning is present when windshield washer fluid level is below specified level or there is a concern in the windshield washer reservoir fluid level sensor circuit.
- WASHER FLUID warning flashes for five seconds, then remains on.
- When the windshield washer fluid level is raised above specified level or the concern goes away, the warning stops.
- Warning will sound one tone and flash WASHER FLUID indicator on and off for five seconds. Dimming will be overridden when flashing if less than discernible dimming level.
- This indicator cannot be dimmed while flashing.
- During prove-out sequence, a one-second tone is sounded.

HIGH BEAM
This indicator will be displayed when the high-beam headlamps are on.

O/D OFF

NOTE: O/D OFF warning will flash if there is a concern with the powertrain control module or transmission.

O/D OFF indicator lights when the transmission is locked out of OVERDRIVE. This is done by pressing the transmission control switch button in the end of the gearshift lever.

SPEED CONTROL
SPEED CONTROL indicator lights when the speed control system is engaged.

GLOW FUEL
This indicator (gas pump) lights when the fuel gauge indicates approximately one-sixteenth of a tank. Ignition switch must be turned to RUN for this indicator to light.

Transmission Range
Transmission range indicator lamp is lit with ignition switch in RUN. A circle around the symbol indicates transmission range selected.