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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON.●Comes on if the tire pressure of any
of the tires becomes significantly
low.●Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS or when a compact
spare tire is temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, check tire pressures, and inflate the
tire(s) if necessary.●Blinks and remains on - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator Comes On or Blinks P. 340
System Message
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the
(information) button to see the message
again.●Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears on
the multi-information display. Take the
appropriate action for the message.●The multi-information display does not
return to the normal screen unless the
warning is canceled, or the button
is pressed.
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U.S.
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Multi-Information Display Warning and Information MessagesThe following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the (information) button to see the message again
with the system message indicator on.
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed.
2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 338
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.
●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 281
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE PAST
DUE follow.
2Maintenance Minder
TM P. 263
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
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Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the IMA battery is significantly low.
●Drive continuously or, if necessary, allow the vehicle to
idle in an open area until the message disappears.
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 335
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
high.
●Drive slowly to prevent overheating.
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on the
battery.●Appears when the 12 volt battery is not charging.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the 12 Volt Battery P. 303
●Appears along with the 12 volt battery charging
system indicator - Turn off the climate control system
and rear defogger to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 337

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Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the starter system has a problem.
●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 15 seconds while pressing the
brake pedal and manually start the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
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Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when you close the door with the power mode
in ON without the keyless access remote inside the
vehicle.
●Disappears when you bring the keyless remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.
2Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 125
●Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.
●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 304
●Appears three seconds after the TO START ENGINE
message appears.
2 Starting the Engine P. 226
●Appears after you unlock and open the driver’s door.
2Starting the Engine P. 226

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Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right after pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off without the shift lever in
(P
.
●Push the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P
.
●Appears if the keyless access remote battery is too weak
to start the engine or the key is not within operating
range to start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 330

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Gauges and Multi-Information DisplayGaugesGauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.■IMA Motor Assist (ASST)
The degree to which the IMA motor is assisting the engine is displayed by the needle
on the ASST side.■Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG)
The degree to which the IMA battery is being charged is displayed by the needle on
the CHRG side.
The remaining battery charge level is displayed on the multi-information display.2 IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator/Power Flow Monitor P. 93■
Speedometer
■
Tachometer
■
Fuel Gauge
■
Charge/Assist Gauge
1Fuel GaugeNOTICEYou should refuel when the needle approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.
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Multi-Information DisplayThe multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature
indicator, and other gauges. It also displays important messages such as warnings
and other helpful information.
Press the (information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the
display.■
Switching the Display

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OFF
Customize Settings Average Fuel Economy/
Instant Fuel Economy
SEL/RESET
Button
Engine Oil Life
Average Speed AElapsed Time A Range
Button
Power Flow Monitor
Average Fuel
Economy Records
Fuel Economy
Indicator

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Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A
and B can be used to measure two separate trips.■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the SEL/RESET button. The trip
meter is reset to 0.0.■
Odometer
■
Trip Meter
Odometer
Outside temperature Trip A Trip B
SEL/RESET
Button
SEL/RESET Button
SEL/RESET
Button
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the SEL/RESET button.