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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT s03ae11
The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty approximately 2.6 US gal( 10 liters, 2.2 Imp gal). It only operates when the ignition switch is in the“ ON” position.
CAUTION
Promptly put fuel in the tank whenever the low fuel warning light illuminates. Engine misfires as a result of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine.
DOOR OPEN INDICATOR LIGHT s03ae61
When any of the doors or the rear gate is not fully closed, the door open indicator light appears. This function is effective even if the ignition switch is in the“ OFF” or“ ACC” position.
The open door is indicated by the corresponding part of the door open indicator light.
Always make sure this indicator does not appear before you start to drive.
NOTE
When the ignition switch is in the“ OFF” position and the door open indicator light is illuminated, it will automatically turn off after two minutes to protect the battery.
ENGINE HOOD OPEN WARNING LIGHT s03ae98
The warning light illuminates if the engine hood is not fully closed. This function is effective even if the ignition switch is in the“ OFF” or“ ACC” position.
Always make sure this light is not illuminated before you start to drive.
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID WARNING LIGHT s03ae42
This light appears when the fluid level in the washer fluid tank decreases to the lower limit( approximately 0.6 US qt( 0.6 liters, 0.5 Imp qt)).
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE WARNING LIGHT
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WARNING
Continued driving with the AWD warning light flashing can lead to powertrain damage. If the AWD warning light flashes, promptly park in a safe location and then check whether all four tires are the same diameter and whether any of the tires has a puncture or has lost air pressure for some other reason.
NOTE
If the temporary spare tire is used, the AWD warning light may flash. Use of the temporary spare tire should therefore be restricted to the minimum time necessary. Replace the temporary spare tire with a conventional tire as soon as possible.
This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of different diameters fitted on its wheels or with the air pressure excessively low in any of its tires.
POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT s03ae53
While the engine is running, this warning light illuminates when a malfunction has been detected in the electric power steering system.
CAUTION
When the power steering warning light is illuminated, there may be more resistance when the steering wheel is operated. Drive carefully to the near-