GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 97 Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light Door Open Warning Light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving styles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing. This warning light will illuminate when the Trailer Brake has been disconnected Ъ page171. Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when a door is ajar/open and not fully closed. When the engine is running, the MIL may flash to alert serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage.
The vehicle should be serviced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible if this occurs. NOTE: If the vehicle is moving there will also be a single chime. Y ELLOW W ARNING L IGHTS This warning light will illuminate to warn of a high transmission fluid temperature. This may occur with strenuous usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or slightly faster, with the transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL, until the light turns off. Once the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally. 3 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Fault Warning Light — If Equipped This warning light will illuminate to indicate a fault in the ACC system.
Contact a local authorized dealer for service Ъ page141. Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL) A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as refer enced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flam mable substances such as dry plants, wood, cardboard, etc. This could result in death or seri ous injury to the driver, occupants or others. WARNING! WARNING! If you continue operating the vehicle when the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire.
The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. This warning light will illuminate when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the ignition switch from OFF to ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the vehi cle control system. It also could affect fuel econ omy and driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
CAUTION! CAUTION! Continuous driving with the Transmission Temperature Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure. Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor quality fuel, etc., may illuminate the light