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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■ Reasons for the Indicator to Come On
Comes on when the 12 volt battery is not being charged.
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.
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 12 volt battery.
Manual transmission model
This indicator may also come on when the auto idle
stop function is activated for a while. Restart the
engine.
Auto Idle Stop (Manual Transmission) P. 227
Automatic transmission (CVT) model
This indicator may also come on when the IMA
battery charge drops below a desired level.
The engine starts to recharge the battery.
Auto Idle Stop (CVT) P. 224
The indicator goes off when the battery is being
charged normally.
This indicator may blink after starting when the
outside temperature is below -20°F (-30°C). It will
stop blinking after the IMA battery warms up.
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