Engine Switch Indicator Circuit: Description
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Engine start conditions or system malfunctions can be checked by the status of the engine switch indicator light.
Engine switch indicator light condition:
ENGINE SWITCH INDICATOR LIGHT CONDITION
| Power Source Mode/Condition | Indicator Light Condition | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake pedal released (A/T) Clutch pedal released (M/T) | Brake pedal depressed, shift lever in P or N (A/T) | Brake pedal depressed (M/T) | |
| off | OFF | Illuminates ON (Green) | Illuminates ON (Green) |
| on (ACC, IG) | Illuminates ON (Amber) | Illuminates ON (Green) | Illuminates ON (Green) |
| Engine running | OFF | OFF | OFF |
| Steering lock not unlocked | Flashes (Green) for 30 sec. | Flashes (Green) for 30 sec. | Flashes (Green) for 30 sec. |
| System malfunction | Flashes (Amber) for 15 sec. | Flashes (Amber) for 15 sec. | Flashes (Amber) for 15 sec. |
| Clutch start switch malfunction (M/T) | Flashes (Green) for 15 sec. | Flashes (Green) for 15 sec. | Flashes (Green) for 15 sec. |