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NOTE:
This light may turn on if the accelerator and brake ped-
als are pressed at the same time.
If the light continues to flash when the vehicle is running,
immediate service is required and you may experience
reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle, or engine
stall and your vehicle may require towing. The light will
come on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or
ACC/ON/RUN position and remain on briefly as a bulb
check. If the light does not come on during starting, have
the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light
This warning light warns of an overheated
engine condition. If the engine coolant tem-
perature is too high, this indicator will illumi-
nate and a single chime will sound. If the
temperature reaches the upper limit, a continuous
chime will sound for four minutes or until the engine is
able to cool, whichever comes first.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. If the Air Conditioning (A/C) system is
on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL
(N) and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading
does not return to normal, turn the engine off immedi-
ately and call for service
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Hood Open Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when the hood
is ajar/open and not fully closed.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a single chime.
Hybrid Electric Vehicle System Service
Warning Light — PHEV Only
This warning light will illuminate when ser-
vice to the hybrid electric system is needed.
It will be accompanied by a "Service Hybrid
Electric Vehicle System" message in the clus-
ter. If the telltale stays on or continues to come on, con-
tact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Oil Pressure Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate, and a
chime will sound, to indicate low engine oil
pressure. If the light and chime turn on while
driving, safely stop the vehicle and turn off
the engine as soon as possible. After the vehicle is
safely stopped, restart the engine and monitor the Oil
Pressure Warning Light. If the Oil Pressure Warning
Light is still illuminated, turn the engine OFF and con-
tact an authorized dealer for further assistance. Do not
operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. If the
light is no longer illuminated, the engine can be oper-
ated but it is recommended to take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
Oil Temperature Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to indicate
the engine oil temperature is high. If the light
turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and
shut off the engine as soon as possible. Wait
for oil temperature to return to normal levels.
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Plug Status Fault Warning Light — PHEV
Only
This warning light will illuminate when a plug
status fault is detected (when vehicle not in
motion). It will be accompanied by a cluster
message indicating the type of fault. You
may receive one of the following messages if a fault is
detected:
•
"Service Charging System" – If you see this mes-
sage, it is recommended to unplug and plug in
again, or try a different charging station. If an issue
continues, contact an authorized dealer to service
your high voltage charging system.
•
"Issue Detected Check External Charging Station" –
If you see this message, the charging station might
be powered off, have an internal fault or be sched-
uled to charge later. It is recommended to try a dif-
ferent charging station. If an issue continues, then
contact an authorized dealer.
NOTE:
•
Older or non-compliant J1772 EVSE models may not
support charging of this vehicle. If this vehicle does
not charge, it may be connected to a non-compliant
Level 2 EVSE, and will flash indicators. Please iden-
tify this failure to the site operator and/or EVSE
provider.
•
Before this vehicle can be driven, the EVSE Charging
Cord must be disconnected from the vehicle.
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