Warning and Indicator Lamps

Instrument Cluster Assembly:

Accessory ("ACC") indicator
Accessory "ACC" indicator illuminates when radio or other accessory is being operated and ignition switch is in "ACC" position.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning
ABS warning lamp illuminates or illuminate when ABS control unit detects a malfunction of antilock brake system.

Brake warning
"BRAKE" warning lamp illuminates or illuminate when brake fluid drops below a safe level with ignition switch in "ON" position as a bulb check. Brake fluid warning switch is located at master cylinder tank. Float grounds lamp circuit when brake fluid goes below central position, causing lamp to illuminate.

Charge warning
"CHARGE" warning lamp is a red lamp in instrument cluster. "CHARGE" warning lamp illuminates when generator does not charge battery sufficiently.

Check engine (malfunction indicator light) warning "CHECK ENGINE" lamp in instrument cluster warning center illuminates during engine starting. It may stay on a short time after engine starts. If warning illuminates while driving, ECM has detected a fault in the engine management system.

Door open warning
"DOOR" warning lamp indicates a door is open when ignition is turned "ON".

Engine oil pressure warning
"OIL" warning lamp illuminates whenever oil pressure is low with engine on. A sending unit in engine block changes resistance with oil pressure. Lamp illuminates for several seconds after starting engine and goes off when normal oil pressure is reached.

High beam indicator
High beam indicator lamp illuminates when engine is on and driver switches headlights to high beam position or uses "flash-to-pass" control. Lamp goes off when headlights are switched from high beam.

Low fuel warning
Low fuel warning lamp indicates a fuel tank low fuel condition.

Parking brake indicator
Parking brake indicator illuminates when parking brake is in upward-locked position and ignition switch is turned

Rear defroster ("R-DEF") indicator
Rear defroster "R-DEF" indicator lamp indicates rear window defroster is on.

Safety belt warning
"BELTS" warning lamp illuminates and an audio warning is given when ignition switch is in "ON" position with either front door open and/or driver's safety belt not fastened. Warning lamp goes out when driver's safety belt is fastened.

Turn signal indicators
Turn signal indicators illuminate when right or left turn signal controls are operated.