Sway Bar
This is a Sway Bar Disconnected Indicator symbol. It indicates that the sway bar has been disconnected electronically. If this was not intended, the disconnect switch may have been activated inadvertently.
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A vehicle may have the capability to have the sway bar disconnect electronically. This allows greater front suspension travel in for off-road applications and should only be used (disconnected) in these applications. The process is controlled by the Sway Bar switch on the dashboard. A fault in the control of this feature will result in the same symbol, with the added exclamation point.
A sway bar is vital to the control of any vehicle in normal driving conditions. If it does not re-engage, the sway bar indicator will flash continuously. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle above 15 miles per hour and have the system serviced as soon as possible.
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