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For 1990-2009 cars only

Other messages or warnings may appear in the DIC display. For Canadian drivers, in addition to the DIC message your DIC will display EXP with a number after it which reflects the following messages:

EXP

(Export ID)

Warning Message

1

AIR BAG PROBLEM

3

CHANGE OIL SOON

4

CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM

5

CHECK OIL LEVEL

6

TRANS HOT...IDLE ENG

7

CONFIRM TIME & DATE

8

DRIVERS DOOR AJAR

9

ENGINE HOT...A/C OFF

10

HOT...REDUCE ENG RPM

11

HOT...STOP ENGINE *

12

THEFT SYSTEM FAULT

13

LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR

14

LOW BRAKE FLUID*

15

LOW ENGINE COOLANT

16

LOW FUEL

17

LOW OIL PRESSURE *

18

LOW TIRE PRESSURE

19

LOW WASHER FLUID

20

PARK BRAKE SET*

21

PASSENGER DOOR AJAR

22

RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR

23

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

24

TURN SIGNAL ON?

25

THEFT ATTEMPTED

26

SERV STABILITY SYS

27

HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED

28

TRUNK AJAR

29

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE

32

HOT...IDLE ENGINE

33

STARTING DISABLED*

36

CHECK GAS CAP

42

STABILITY ACTIVE

The EXP codes are used to make translation from English to other languages easier.

Pressing the RESET button will remove the above messages or warnings from the DIC display, unless noted by an asterisk (*).

CHECK OIL LEVEL - 5: If you ever see the CHECK OIL LEVEL message, it indicates that the engine oil level is 1 to 1 1/2 quarts (0.9 L to 1.4 L) low. The message will appear only if the engine is running and it has been at least eight minutes since the engine was last running. If the message appears, check the oil dipstick level. If it reads low, your oil level should be brought up to the proper level. See Engine Oil . After bringing the oil to the proper level, the ignition must be off for eight minutes to allow the majority of oil to drain into the oil pan.

SERV STABILITY SYS - 26: If you ever see the SERV STABILITY SYS message, it means there may be a problem with your stability enhancement system. If you see this message, try to reset the system (stop; turn off the engine; then start the engine again). If the SERV STABILITY SYS message still comes on, it means there is a problem. You should see your dealer for service. Reduce your speed and drive accordingly.

STABILITY ACTIVE - 25: You may see the STABILITY ACTIVE message on the Driver Information Center (DIC). It means that an advanced, computer-controlled system has come on to help your vehicle continue to go in the direction in which you're steering. This stability enhancement system activates when the computer senses that your vehicle is just starting to spin, as it might if you hit a patch of ice or other slippery spot on the road. When the system is on, you may hear a noise or feel a vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal. When the STABILITY ACTIVE message is on, you should continue to steer in the direction you want to go. The system is designed to help you in bad weather or other difficult driving situations by making the most of whatever road conditions will permit. If the STABILITY ACTIVE message comes on, you'll know that something has caused your vehicle to start to spin, so you should consider slowing down.