Low Tire Light; Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light); Malfunction Indicator Lamp - Page 137

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Low Tire Light

The low tire inflation
monitor system can
alert you to a large
change in the pressure
in one tire.

After the system has “learned” tire pressures with
properly inflated tires, the LOW TIRE light will come
on if the pressure in one tire becomes 12 psi (83 kPa)
lower than the other three tires. The low tire inflation
monitor system won’t alert you if the pressure in more
than one tire is low, if the system is not yet calibrated, or
if the vehicle is moving faster than 70 mph (110 km/h).

When the LOW TIRE light comes on, you should stop
as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage.
(If a tire is flat, see “If a Tire Goes Flat” in the Index.)
Also check the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as
you can. See “Inflation 

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 Tire Pressure” in the Index.

The light will stay on (while the ignition is on) until you
reset (calibrate) the system. See “Low Tire Inflation
Monitor System” in the Index.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp 
(Service Engine Soon Light)

Your vehicle is equipped
with a computer which
monitors operation of the
fuel, ignition and emission
control systems.

This system is called OBD II (On

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Board

Diagnostics

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Second Generation) and is intended to

assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for 
the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner
environment. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light
comes on and a chime will sound to indicate that there 
is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often
will be indicated by the system before any problem is
apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist 
your service technician in correctly diagnosing 
any malfunction.