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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Comes on when the brake fluid level
is low.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the brake system.
●Comes on while driving - Check the
brake fluid level.
2 What to do when the indicator comes
on while driving P. 540
●Comes on along with the brake system
indicator (amber) - Immediately stop in a
safe place. Contact a dealer for repair. The
brake pedal becomes harder to operate.
Depress the pedal further than you normally
do.
●Comes on along with the ABS indicator
- Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On P. 540
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
power system starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 539
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
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Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either
when the power system is on or after
several seconds if the power system
did not turn on. If “readiness codes”
have not been set, it blinks five times
before it goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the emissions control system.
●Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s
cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 561●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place
where there are no flammable objects. Stop
the power system for 10 minutes or more,
and wait for it to cool down. Then, take the
vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 540
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
power system is on.
●Comes on when the 12-volt battery
is not charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger in
order to reduce elec tricity consumption.
2If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator Comes On P. 539
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High
Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Blinks when the engine coolant
temperature goes up, and stays on if
the temperature continues to rise.
●Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to
prevent overheating.
●Stays on while driving - Immediately stop
in a safe place and allo w the engine to cool.
2Overheating P. 537
Low Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Comes on when the engine coolant
temperature is low.
●If the indicator stays on after the engine has
reached normal operating temperature,
there may be problem with the temperature
sensors. Have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer.
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Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®)
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Blinks when VSA ® is active.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the VSA® system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System P. 412
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®) OFF
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Comes on when you deactivate
VSA®.
2 VSA ® OFF Button P. 413—
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Multi-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Roll the ri ght selector wheel to see the message again wit h the
system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.●Refill the washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 483
●Appears if there is a problem with e-pretensioner
system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 469
●Appears when the transmission system temperature is
too high. The vehicle does not operate properly.●You may find it difficult to accelerate, or to start the
vehicle on uphill.
●Immediately stop in a safe place in (P.●Let the engine idle until the message disappears.
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears after the 12-volt battery charging system
indicator comes on.●Your vehicle has less ability to accelerate and may be
harder to start on an incline.
●Contact a dealer immediately.
●Appears when the High Volt age battery temperature is
too low to operate (approx. -22°F [-30°C] or below).●You can start the engine an d use the climate control
system to warm up the interior, which will also warm
the High Voltage battery enough for you to drive the
vehicle.
●The engine speed does not increase even if you fully
depress the accelerator pedal.
●Appears when the High Voltage battery and other
system control temperatures are too low to operate
(approx. -40°F [- 40°C] or below).●You must wait for an increase in the ambient
temperature or move the vehicle to a warmer location.
●Consult a dealer.
●Appears when the rear motor fluid temperature is
extremely low.●The vehicle speed is temporarily limited up to 74 mph
(120 km/h). This is canceled after the fluid temperature
rises.
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the High Voltage battery temperature is
extremely low or high.●Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration, or abrupt
steering wheel operation until the message disappears.
●Appears if the AWD system has a problem due to a
hybrid system or power distribution control failure.●Set the power mode to OFF, then set it back to ON.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
appears again.
●Appears when the High Voltage battery is running
extremely low due to continuous slow driving.●Driving at low speed for a long time decreases the
amount of electricity generated, leading to High
Voltage battery drain.
●Appears when the High Voltag e battery is drained even
further and a stop is needed to charge the battery.●Stop in a safe place in (P, then charge the High Voltage
battery by idling the engine.
2 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 539
●Appears while the High Voltage battery is being
charged with the engine running after the vehicle is
parked with an extremely low battery level.●Do not drive the vehicle until Ready To Drive appears.
2READY Indicator P. 78
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you unlock an d open the driver’s door
while the power system is on by two-way keyless access
remote.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback* P. 368
Models with two-way keyless access remote
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Displays
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, High Voltage battery
charge level gauge, and related indicato rs. 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.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge1Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the needle approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
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Multi-Information Display
The multi-information display shows the od ometer, trip meter, outside temperature
indicator, and other gauges. It also disp lays important messages such as warnings
and other helpful information.
■Main displays
Roll the right selector wheel to change the display.
■Switching the Display
QT
Right Selector Wheel Engine Oil Life
Vehicle Settings Elapsed Time
Blank Screen
Average Speed
Range
Instant Fuel Economy/
Average Fuel Economy
Compass
Tire Pressure for
Each Tire Current Mode for
ACC with LSF and
the LKAS
Head-up Display
Content This message shows
when ACC with LSF
and the LKAS are off.
Turn-by-Turn
Directions
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Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.
2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 467
Shows each tire’s pressure.
2Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) P. 418
Shows the display for changing the head-up display content.
2To Change Head-Up Display Content P. 125
■Engine Oil Life
■Tire Pressure Monitor
■Head-Up Display Content
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