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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Collision
Mitigation
Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on when you deactivate the
CMBSTM. A multi-information display
message appears for five seconds.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the CMBSTM.
●Stays on constantly without the
CMBSTM off - Have your vehicle checked by
a dealer.
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM)* P. 318
Models with CMBSTM
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Collision
Mitigation
Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM)
Indicator
●Comes on when the CMBSTM system
shuts itself off.●Stays on - The area around the camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle
in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft
cloth.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 282
●When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your
vehicle in a safe place, and wipe off dirt
using a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the
message does not disappear even after you
clean the sensor cover.
2Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM)* P. 318
●Stays on - The temperature inside the
camera is too high. Us e the climate control
system to cool down the camera. The
system activates wh en the temperature
inside the camera cools down.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 282
Models with CMBSTM
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the / (information) button to see the message again
with the system me ssage indicator on.
*1:On the left: Models without full color display On the right: Models with full color display
Message*1ConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is
not installed.
2Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 417
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●Appears when the washer fluid is low.
●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 358
●Appears while you are customizing the
settings and the shift lever is moved out of
(P.2Customized Features P. 100, 106
●Appears when the transmission fluid
temperature is too high.●Stop in a safe place in (P. Let the engine
idle until the message disappears.
Canadian models

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Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models wi thout full color display
On the right: Models with full color display
Message*1ConditionExplanation
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is
due soon.
●Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW /
Maintenance Due Soon and SERVICE PAST
DUE /Maintenance Past Due follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the
Multi-Information Display P. 344
●Appears when the engine coolant
temperature gets abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 414
●Appears when there is a problem with the
power tailgate system.●Manually open or close the power tailgate.●Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
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U.S.U.S.
Canada

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Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models without full color display
On the right: Models with full color display
Message*1ConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the starting
system.●As a temporary measure, press and hold the
ENGINE START/STOP button for 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal
and manually start the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
—
●Appears after you unlock and open the
driver’s door.
2 Starting the Engine P. 268
●Appears three seconds after the TO START
ENGINE/ To Start Engine message appears.
2Starting the Engine P. 268
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right after
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
U.S.U.S.
Canada

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*1:On the left: Models wi thout full color display
On the right: Models with full color display
Message*1ConditionExplanation
●Appears if you press the ENGINE START/
STOP button to turn the engine off without
the shift lever in
(P.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice
after moving the shift lever to
(P.
●Appears when the power mode is in
ACCESSORY.
—
●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 you close the door with the
power mode in ON without the keyless access
remote inside the vehicle.●The message goes off when you bring the
keyless access remote back inside the vehicle,
and close the door.
2 Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 146

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Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models without full color display
On the right: Models with full color display
Message*1ConditionExplanation
●Appears when the keyless access remote
battery becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 380
●Appears if the keyless access remote’s battery
is too weak to start the engine or the key is
not with you when starting the engine. A
beeper sounds six times.2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 409

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*1:On the left: Models wi thout full color display
On the right: Models with full color display
Message*1ConditionExplanation
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●Appears if any door or the tailgate is not
completely closed.
●The beeper sounds and the message appears
if any door or the tailgate is opened while
driving.
●Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are
closed.
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—
●Appears when there is a problem with the
headlights.●Appears while driving - The low beam
headlights may not be on. When conditions
allow you to drive safely, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the parking sensor
system.●Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with
mud, ice, snow, etc. If the indicator(s) stays on even
after you clean the area, have the system checked by a
dealer.
●Appears if there are obstacles around the sensors.●Check for obstacles near your vehicle to make sure it is
safe to park.
Models with parking sensor system

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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Flashes when the system sens es a likely collision with a
vehicle in front of you.●Take the appropriate means to prevent a collision (apply
the brakes, change lanes, etc.).
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)*
P. 318
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* P. 284
●Appears when ACC has been automatically canceled.●You can resume the set speed after the condition that
caused ACC to cancel improves. Press the RES/ACCEL
button.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 284
●Appears if anything covers the radar sensor cover and
prevents the sensor from detecting a vehicle in front.
●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain, snow,
fog, etc.).
●When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your vehicle in a
safe place, and wipe off dirt using a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
does not disappear even after you clean the sensor cover.
Models with ACC
* Not available on all models