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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Roll the right selector wheel to see the message again with the
system message indicator on.
2 Switching the Display P. 129
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the vehicle is no longer able to run
due to a malfunction.●Immediately stop in a safe place.
●Appears when there is a ri sk that the vehicle will
move unexpectedly after you have stopped due to a
malfunction with the vehicle.●While the vehicle is stopped, apply the parking brake.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears when you set the power mode to ON again
and the vehicle is able to run.
2 Starting the Engine P. 413
●Appears when the engine stops without the
transmission in
(P, and does not restart
automatically.
●Appears if you open the hood while Auto Idle Stop
activates.
●If you want to set the power mode to ON, put the
transmission into
(P.●If you want to start the engine, follow the normal
procedure.
2 Starting the Engine P. 413
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the automatic brake hold system is
turned off.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 497
●Appears when the automatic brake hold button is
pressed without wearing the driver’s seat belt.●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
2Automatic Brake Hold P. 497
●Appears when the automatic brake hold button is
pressed without depressing the brake pedal while
the automatic brake hold is in operation.●Press the automatic brake hold button with the brake
pedal depressed.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 497
●Appears when the parking brake is applied
automatically while it is in operation.
2Automatic Brake Hold P. 497
2 Parking Brake P. 492
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if the automatic brake hold is automatically
canceled while it is in operation.●Immediately depress the brake pedal.
●Appears when the electric parking brake switch is
pulled without depressing the brake pedal while the
electric parking brake is in operation.●Pull the electric parking brake switch with the brake
pedal depressed.
2Parking Brake P. 492
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while the vehicle is moving.• The message will disappear after six seconds or when
the power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button with
your foot off the brake pedal to change the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF.
●Appears if you try to start the engine when the
transmission is in
(N and the parking brake is
disengaged.
●Put the transmission into (P, then start the engine in
the normal procedure.
2 Starting the Engine P. 413
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the (P button is pressed while the
vehicle is moving.
• Appears if you put the transmission into
(R while
the vehicle is moving forward, or into
(D while the
vehicle is reversing.
• Make sure that the vehicl e comes to a stop before
operating the select button.
• Appears when you set the power mode to OFF while
driving.•Immediately stop in a safe place, set the parking brake,
then restart the engine. If the message disappears,
continue driving.
•Appears if the vehicle is stopped and the driver’s seat
belt is unfastened, as ther e is a possibility that the
vehicle may roll.• When the vehicle is idling or when you are parking or
exiting the vehicle, put the transmission into
(P before
releasing the brake pedal.
2 Shift Operation P. 422
●Appears when you attempt to change to another
gear position with the transmission in
(P and the
engine OFF.
●To select another gear position while in (P, the engine
must be ON.
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the distance between your vehicle
and the vehicle ahead of you is too close while ACC
with Low Speed Follow is in operation.●ACC with Low Speed Follow has been automatically
canceled.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow P. 460
●Appears when pressing the RES/+ or SET/– button
while the distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead of you is too close.●ACC with Low Speed Follow cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow P. 460
●Appears when the park ing brake is applied
automatically while ACC with Low Speed Follow is
in operation.●ACC with Low Speed Follow has been automatically
canceled.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow P. 460
2 Parking Brake P. 492
●Appears when pressing the RES/+ or SET/– button
while the parking brake is applied.●ACC with Low Speed Follow cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow P. 460
2 Parking Brake P. 492
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the lights on again, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The transmission is taken out of
(P and the
parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 87
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is in AUTO.
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) will turn off the daytime running lights.
The daytime running lights are off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when
the headlight switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models
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Controls
1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat and th e door mirrors to the
desired position.
2. Press the SET button.
u The memory button i ndicator light will
blink.
3. Press and hold memory button
(1 or (2
within five seconds of pressing the SET
button.
u Once the seat and the door mirror
positions have been memorized, the
indicator light on the button you pressed
stays on and you will hear the double-
beep.
1. Put the transmission into
(P.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (
(1 or (2).
u The indicator light will blink.
The seat and the door mirrors will
automatically move to the memorized
positions. When they have finished moving,
the indicator light stays on.
■Storing a Position in Memory1 Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:
•You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.
•You readjust the seat or the door mirror position
before the double-beep.
•You set the power mode to any position except
ON.
•You press the mode selector up or down.
Models with mode selector
Memory
Button 1
Memory
Button 2
SET Button
■Recalling the Stored Position1 Recalling the Stored Position
The seat and the door mirror s will stop moving if you:
•Press the SET button or memory button (1 or (2.
•Adjust the seat position or door mirrors.
•Put the transmission into a position other than (P.
•Press the mode selector up or down.
Models with mode selector
Memory
Button 1
Memory
Button 2
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uuTowing a Trailer uDriving Safely with a Trailer
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Driving
Driving Safely with a Trailer
• Have the trailer properly servic ed and keep it in good condition.
• Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits.
2Towing Load Limits P. 405
•Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer.
• Securely store all the items in and on the tra iler so that they do not shift while
driving.
• Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.
• Check the pressures of the traile r tires, including the spare.
• Turn off the Auto Idle Stop syst em using the Auto Idle Stop OFF button. The
trailer weight can affect your vehicle’s brake effectiveness if Auto Idle Stop is
activated on a hill wh ile towing a trailer.
• Drive slower than normal.
• Obey posted speed limits fo r vehicles with trailers.
• Use the
(D position when towing a trailer on level roads.
• Turn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal.
• Allow more time and distance for braking.
• Do not brake or turn suddenly.
■Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer
■Towing Speeds and Gears
■Turning and Braking
1Driving Safely with a Trailer
Operating speed when towing a trailer must not
exceed 62 mph (100 km/h).
Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer’s tires.
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