Lights when you have switched
on the vehicle and it is ready to
drive. A corresponding message
may appear stating ready to drive.
Service Engine Soon
If the service engine soon
indicator light stays lit after the
you start the engine, it indicates
that the On Board Diagnostics system
(OBD) has detected a malfunction of the
vehicle emissions control system. Refer to
On board diagnostics (OBD) in the Fuel
and Refueling chapter for more
information about servicing your vehicle.
See Emission Control System (page 156).
If the light is blinking, the engine is misfiring.
This could damage your catalytic
converter. Drive in a moderate fashion
(avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have an authorized
dealer service your vehicle immediately.
Note: If your engine is misfiring, excessive
exhaust temperatures can damage the
catalytic converter or other vehicle
components.
The service engine soon indicator lights
when the you first switch on your vehicle,
prior to engine start, to check the bulb and
to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for
inspection maintenance testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light will
stay on until the engine cranks, then turn
itself off if no malfunctions are present.
However, if after 15 seconds the service
engine soon light blinks eight times, it
means that the vehicle is not ready for
inspection maintenance testing. See
Emission Control System (page 156).
Stability Control
Flashes when the system is
active. If it stays lit or does not
light when you switch on the
ignition, this indicates a malfunction.
During a malfunction the system will
switch off. Have an authorized dealer
check the system immediately. See Using
Stability Control (page 175).
Stability Control Off
Lights when you switch the
system off. It will go out when
you switch the system back on
or when you switch off the ignition. See
Using Stability Control (page 175).
Stop Safely
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