1

Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

1. The air bag warning indicator flashes 7 times.
2. The audio alarm sounds for 4 to 8 seconds when the driver side seatbelt is unbuckled.
3. The brake warning indicator illuminates for 3 to 5 seconds.
4. The charge warning indicator is illuminated.
5. The engine coolant temperature gauge displays the coolant temperature.
6. The fasten belts indicator illuminates until the driver side seatbelt is buckled.
7. The fuel gauge increases approximately ½ scale above the actual level before showing the actual level.
8. The low oil level indicator illuminates for 3 to 5 seconds or remains illuminated if the oil level is low.
9. The low trac indicator illuminates for 3 to 5 seconds.
10. The oil pressure warning indicator is illuminated.
11. The security indicator illuminates for 5 seconds.
12. The service engine soon indicator illuminates.
13. The speedometer show 0 mph (0 km/h).
14. The tachometer shows 0 rpm.

1. AIR BAG Warning Lamp Comes On Steady or to AIR BAG Warning Lamp Does Not Come On in SIR
2. Fasten Safety Belt Chime Inoperative
3. Charge Indicator Inoperative
4. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
5. Fasten Safety Belt Chime Inoperative
6. Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
7. Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Inoperative
8. Low Traction Indicator Inoperative in Antilock Brake System
9. ENGINE OIL PRESSURE Message Inoperative
10. SECURITY Indicator Inoperative in Theft Deterrent
11. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative in Engine Controls - 3.1L (LG8)
12. Speedometer and/or Odometer Inoperative
13. Tachometer Inoperative

2

1. Set the left turn signal to the ON position.
2. Set the left turn signal to the OFF position.
3. Set the right turn signal to the ON position.
4. Set the right turn signal to the OFF position.

1. The left turn signal and indicator is flashing.
2. The left turn signal and indicator turns off.
3. The right turn signal and indicator is flashing.
4. The right turn signal and indicator turns off.

Exterior Lights System Check in Lighting Systems

3

1. Turn the headlight switch to the HEAD position.
2. Set the headlamp dimmer switch to the HIGH position.
3. Turn the headlight switch to the OFF position.

1. The beams and high beam indicator illuminate.
2. The high beams and high beam indicator turn off.

1. High Beam Indicator Inoperative
2. Exterior Lights System Check in Lighting Systems

4

1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Release the parking brake.

1. The parking brake indicator illuminates.
2. The parking brake indicator turns off.

Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative in Hydraulic Brakes

5

1. Turn the headlamps switch to the PARK position.
2. Adjust the IP dimmer switch to the OFF position and then to maximum brightness.

1. The instrument cluster illumination comes on.
2. The instrument cluster illumination goes to the OFF position and then to maximum brightness.

1. Instrument Panel Lamps Inoperative
2. Exterior Lights System Check in Lighting Systems
3. Instrument Panel Lamps Inoperative

6

Turn the ignition switch to the bulb test position (just past the RUN position).

1. The antilock indicator illuminates.
2. The brake indicator illuminates.

1. ABS Indicator Inoperative in Antilock Brake System
2. Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative in Hydraulic Brakes

7

Start and idle the engine.

1. The air bag indicator remains off until the accident causes the deployment or a fault is detected in the SIR system.
2. The antilock warning indicator remains off unless a fault is detected in the ABS System.
3. The brake warning indicator remains off unless the any of the following conditions exists:

•	A fault is detected in the base brakes system

•	The parking brake is engaged

•	The brake fluid level is low

4. The charge (VOLTS) warning indicator remains off with the engine running unless a charging system fault is detected.
5. CHG OIL SOON indicator remains off until the PCM determines that an oil change is due.
6. The coolant temperature gauge reads the coolant temperature.
7. The coolant temperature (HOT) warning indicator remains off unless the coolant temperature exceeds approximately 124°C (255°F).
8. The fuel gauge reads the current fuel level.
9. The low coolant (LOW COOLANT) warning indicator is off unless the coolant level drops below the sensor level.
10. The low oil level indicator is off unless the oil level drops below a set level. The level is checked after the initial power up of the PCM.
11. The oil pressure warning indicator is off unless a fault is detected.
12. The security indicator is off unless the theft deterrent system detects a fault.
13. The service engine soon (SERVICE ENGINE SOON) indicator is off until the PCM determines that a fault has occurred.

1. AIR BAG Warning Lamp Comes On Steady or AIR BAG Warning Lamp Does Not Come On in SIR
2. DTC C1211 ABS Warning Lamp Circuit Malfunction in Antilock Brake System
3. Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative in Hydraulic Brakes
4. Charge Indicator Inoperative
5. CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message Inoperative
6. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
7. Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Inoperative
8. Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
9. Low Engine Coolant Indicator Inoperative
10. Low Engine Coolant Indicator Always On
11. Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Inoperative
12. CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message Always On
13. Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Always On
14. SECURITY Indicator Always On or Flashing in Theft Deterrent

8

Fasten the seat belts.

9

Drive the vehicle.

1. The LOW TRAC indicator remains off unless the EBCM determines that a fault has occurred.
2. The speedometer reads the current speed.
3. The tachometer, if equipped, reads the current engine RPM's.

* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.