cessories, audio systems, alarms) and review
specifications if any (load and Ignition Off
Draw currents).
• Evaluate the latest driving cycles (distance,
driving time and parking time).
• The vehicle should have service performed if
the message is still present during consecu-
tive trips and the evaluation of the vehicle and
driving pattern did not help to identify the
cause.
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
The warning/indicator lights will illuminate in the
instrument panel together with a dedicated mes-
sage and/or acoustic signal when applicable.
These indications are indicative and precaution-
ary and as such must not be considered as
exhaustive and/or alternative to the information
contained in the Owner’s Manual, which you are
advised to read carefully in all cases. Always
refer to the information in this chapter in the
event of a failure indication. All active telltales
will display first if applicable. The system check
menu may appear different based upon equip-
ment options and current vehicle status. Some
telltales are optional and may not appear.
Red Warning Lights
— Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
This light indicates when the driver or passenger
seat belt is unbuckled. When the ignition is first
placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN position
and if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime
will sound and the light will turn on. When
driving, if the driver or front passenger seat belt
remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder
Light will flash or remain on continuously and a
chime will sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints
Systems” in “Safety” for further information.
— Air Bag Warning Light
This light indicates a fault with the air bag, and
will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb
check when the ignition is placed in the ON/
RUN or ACC/ON/RUN position. This light will
illuminate with a single chime when a fault with
the air bag has been detected, it will stay on until
the fault is cleared. If the light is either not on
during startup, stays on, or turns on while driv-
ing, have the system inspected at an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
— Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions, in-
cluding brake fluid level and parking brake ap-
plication. If the brake light turns on it may
indicate that the parking brake is applied, that
the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a
problem with the anti-lock brake system.
If the light remains on when the parking brake
has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at
the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it
indicates a possible brake hydraulic system
malfunction or that a problem with the Brake
Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Con-
trol (ESC) system. In this case, the light will
remain on until the condition has been cor-
rected. If the problem is related to the brake
booster, the ABS pump will run when applying
the brake, and a brake pedal pulsation may be
felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve brak-
ing capacity in the event of a failure to a portion
of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of
the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake
Warning Light, which will turn on when the brake
fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped
below a specified level.
The light will remain on until the cause is cor-
rected.
NOTE:
The light may flash momentarily during sharp
cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level
conditions. The vehicle should have service
performed, and the brake fluid level checked.
If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is
necessary.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is
dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the
vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
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