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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Super
Handling-All
Wheel Drive
TM
( SH-AWD ®)
Indicator
*
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the SH-AWD ® system.●Stays on constantly - The engine drives
the front wheels only in this state. Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks when the differential
temperature is too high.●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place, put the transmission into
(P, and
idle the engine until the indicator goes off.
If the indicator does not stop blinking,
take your vehicle to a dealer.
2 Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM
(SH-AWD® )* P. 474
Maintenance
Minder
Indicator
●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.
●Consequently, Maintenance Due
Now and Maintenance Past Due
follow.2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 585
Cruise Mode
Indicator
(White/Green)●Lights up in white when you change
to cruise mode.
●Lights up in green when you have
set a speed for cruise control.
2To Switch ACC with Low Speed
Follow to Cruise Control P. 518—
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you set the power mode to ON again
and the vehicle is able to run.
2Starting the Engine P. 443
●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. 443
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.●Refill the washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 604
•Appears if there is a problem with the cooling
system.•Drive slowly to prevent overheating and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
Canadian models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
• Appears when you try to change the transmission
without depressing the brake pedal.• Depress the brake pedal, then change the transmission.
• Appears when you try to change the transmission
without releasing your foot off the accelerator pedal.• Release your foot off the accelerator pedal, then
change the transmission.
• Appears when you try to change the shift position
after the position has automa tically been changed to
(P with the driver’s door open and the driver’s seat
belt unfastened.
●Press the (P button if you leave the vehicle.
U.S.
Canada
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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.• Make sure that the vehicl e comes to a stop before
operating the select button.
●Appears if you put the transmission into (R while the
vehicle is moving forward, or into
(D while the
vehicle is reversing.
• 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 when the vehicle is stopped with the
driver’s seat belt unfastened and there is a chance
that the vehicle may roll unintentionally.•Press the (P button before release the brake pedal
when idling, parking or exiting the vehicle.
2 Shift Operation P. 453
●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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Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
• Appears when you press the (P button but it is not
engaged due to low ATF temperature.• Depress the brake pedal until this message disappear.
• Appears when the temperature of the transmission
is starting to get too hot.
• The performance of the vehicle may be reduced.•Until the message disappears, reduce your speed and
allow the system to cool down.
• Appears when you repeat edly change the shift
position between
(P and other positions in short
period.
• Take some time before chan ging the shift position.
•Appears when you try to take the transmission out
of
(P immediately after you start engine.
•Try to take the transmission out of (P again.
• Appears when you depress the accelerator pedal
when the transmission is in
(N.
•Remove your foot off the accelerator pedal. When
driving, depress the brake pedal and operate the shift
position.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when you press and hold (N button for
more than two seconds.• Disappears when you set the shift position to other
than
(N.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 455
• Appears for a few seconds if you have not pressed
the
(N button long enough to initiate Neutral-Hold
mode.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 455
• Appears when neutral hold mode is not available
due to the transmission being too hot.•When the transmission is to o hot, neutral hold mode
may not be available. Let the engine idle until the
transmission has cooled down.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 455
• Appears if there is a prob lem with the auto high-
beam.• Manually operate the headlight switch.
• If you are driving with the high-beam headlights when
this happens, the headlights are changed to low beams.
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Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the driver’s seat belt is unfastened
while your vehicle is au tomatically stopped by ACC.●ACC has been automatically canceled.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow P. 502
●Appears when pressing the RES/+ or SET/– button
while the driver’s seat belt is unfastened.●ACC cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow P. 502
●Appears when the transmi ssion is put into any
position other than
(D or (S while ACC is in
operation.
●ACC has been automatically canceled.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow P. 502
●Appears when pressing the RES/+ or SET/– button
while the transmission is in any position other than
(D or (S.
●ACC cannot be set.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow P. 502
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uuTailgate uPrecautions for Openi ng/Closing the Tailgate
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Controls
The power tailgate can be operated by pressing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter, pressing the power ta ilgate button on the driver’s door, pressing
the outer handle on the tailgate, or by using a forward and back kicking motion
under the center of the rear bumper for hands free access
*.
The power tailgate can be opened/c losed when the transmission is in
(P.
1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
NOTICE
Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is
being automatically opened or closed.
Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while
in operation can deform the tailgate frame.
When operating the power tailgate, make sure there
is enough space around your ve hicle. People near the
tailgate may be se riously hurt if the tailgate hits or
closes on their heads. Be especially cautious if
children are around.
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:
•You start the engine while the tailgate is
automatically openi ng or closing.
•The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.•The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.
•The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the keyless remote is
inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the keyless remote is close
to the door or window, even if it is outside the
vehicle.
ON mode:
The ENGINE START/STOP button is on (in red), if the
engine is running.
If the battery of the keyless remote is getting low, the
engine may not start when you push the ENGINE
START/STOP button. If the engi ne does not start,
refer to the following link. 2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
P. 665
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
Operating RangeVEHICLE OFF
The button is off.
The power to all electrical components is turned off.
ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories in this
position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.
Without pressing the brake pedal Press the button.
Put t

he transmission into
(P.
Press the butto
n without the
transmission in
( P.
Press the button with the
transmission in
( P.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle auto matically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF to avoid draining the battery.
If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
beep sounds.
■Automatic Power Off
■Power Mode Reminder
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