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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 washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 487
●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. 471
●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.
●Stop in a safe place in (P.●Let the engine idle until the message disappears.
●Appears if you depress the accelerator pedal when the
transmission is in
(N.
●Release the accelerator pedal.
After that, depress the br ake pedal and change the
transmission position.
Canadian models
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2 Overheating P. 547
●Appears when there is a prob lem with the sensor on the
battery.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Checking the Battery P. 504
●Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the batte ry is not charging.●Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger to
reduce electricity consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 549
●Appears when the starter system has a problem.●Hold the ENGINE START/STOP button up to 15
seconds to start the engine.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.U.S.
Canada
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MessageConditionExplanation
●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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●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 access remote
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 159
●Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 506
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if the keyless access remote’s 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.●Bring the keyless access remote in front of the ENGINE
START/STOP button to be touched with.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 540
●Appears three seconds after the To Start, Hold
Remote Near Start Button , then To Start Engine
messages appears sequentially.●Unless you bring the keyless access remote in front of
the ENGINE START/STOP button, this message does
not appear.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 540
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY or
ON.2Starting the Engine P. 362
●Appears when the engine does not restart automatically
due to the following reason:
• The hood is open.
• There is a problem in the sy stem that disables Auto
Idle Stop.●Follow the normal procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 362●Close the hood.
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Models with Auto Idle StopModels with Auto Idle Stop
Canadian models
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop Guidance Screens ON
has been selected from the customization menu.
2 Auto Idle Stop* P. 382
●Appears when Auto Idle St op does not activate for
some reason.
●Appears when the engine restarts automatically.●Appears when the battery temperature is around 14°F
(−10°C) or lower.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the climate control system is in use, and the difference
between the set temperature and actual interior
temperature becomes significant.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the engine coolant temperature is too low or high.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the battery charge level is low.●Appears even though the ba ttery is fully charged
- The system may not read the battery amount correctly.
Drive for a few minutes.
●Appears after charging the battery or jump
starting - Disconnect the negative - cable once and
reconnect it again to the ba ttery. Drive a few minutes.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
* Not available on all models
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the pressure to the brake pedal is not enough.●Depress the brake pedal firmly.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop Guidance Screens ON
has been selected from the customization menu.
●Appears when the system is under the following
conditions while Auto Idle Stop activates:
- The battery charge level is low.
- The battery temperature is around 14°F (−10°C) or
lower.
- The climate control system is in use, and the difference
between the set temperatur e and actual interior
temperature becomes significant.
- The humidity in the interior is high.
●The engine restarts automatically in a few seconds.
2Starting the Engine P. 362
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you attempt to put the transmission into
another gear position wi th the transmission in
(P and
the engine OFF.
●To select another gear position while in (P, the engine
must be ON.
●Appears when you try to chan ge the gear position after
the position has automati cally 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.
●Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off wi thout the transmission in
(P.●Put the transmission into (P. The power mode changes
to VEHICLE OFF.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
putting the transmission into
(P.
●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. 362
Models with electronic gear selector
U.S. models
Canadian models
Models with Auto Idle StopModels with Auto Idle Stop
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off wi thout the shift lever in
(P.●Move the shift lever to (P. The power mode changes to
VEHICLE OFF.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P.
●Appears if the driver’s door is open and you try to shift
to a position other than
(P.
●Moving the shift lever to (P If you leave the vehicle.
●Appears when the transmission system temperature is
too high. The vehicle no longer moves.●Immediately stop in a safe place and shift to (P.●Let the engine idle until the message disappears.
Models with shift lever
U.S. models
Canadian models
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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.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s door
while the engine is running by two-way keyless access
remote.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback* P. 365
Models with parking sensor system
Models with two-way keyless access remote
* Not available on all models
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Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges
Gauges 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.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1Fuel 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
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal. 2 Overheating P. 547
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