If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On; Reasons for the indicator to come on; What to do as soon as the indicator comes on- Page 670

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.

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What to do as soon as the indicator comes on

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Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.

2.

If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.

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What to do after parking the vehicle

1.

Stop the engine and let it sit for approximately three minutes.

2.

Open the hood and check the oil level.

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Oil Check

 P. 583

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Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.

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The indicator goes off: Start driving again.

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The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Immediately stop 
the engine and contact a dealer for repairs.

If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when the battery is not being charged.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical 
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.

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If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On

NOTICE

Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause 
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.

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If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the 
engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge 
the battery.

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