Hazard Indicator (Red Triangle)
The hazard indicator is illuminated whenever a severe malfunction within the hybrid electric system is detected and continued use of the vehicle is likely to cause damage to the system or to the vehicle. When the malfunction is present, the control module detects, sets the DTC and broadcasts a hazard on CAN message to the instrument cluster. Upon receiving the CAN message, the instrument cluster turns the indicator on.
Two actions can extinguish the hazard indicator light:
- the module requesting the indicator on is reset.
- the malfunction is not present anymore and the key is cycled.
If the hazard indicator flashes at the once per second rate, it indicates that the vehicle is in the engine cranking diagnostic mode. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODES for engine cranking diagnostic mode. The hazard indicator illuminates for 3 seconds during the instrument prove-out when the key is cycled from the OFF to the ON position.