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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The power mode does not 
change from VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY. 
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right 
after pressing the ENGINE START/STOP  
button.
Why does the brake pedal 
pulsate slightly when 
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a 
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never 
pump the brake pedal. u Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 
(P479)
The rear door cannot be 
opened from inside the 
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in 
the lock position. If so, open the 
rear door with the outside door 
handle.
To cancel this function, slide the 
lever up to the unlock position.
Canadian models
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, 
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon 
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is ma king an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised  for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailga te open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into 
the interior and create a hazardous conditio n. If you must drive with the tailgate 
open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the   mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked 
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up 
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. 
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the 
garage immediately afte r starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and 
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that 
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Malfunction 
Indicator Lamp
•Comes on when you set the 
power mode to ON, and goes off 
when the engine starts, or after 
several seconds if the engine did 
not start. 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.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes  P. 591
•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 engine for 10 minutes 
or more, and wait for it to cool down. 
Then, take your vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp 
Comes On or Blinks P. 571
Charging System 
Indicator
•Comes on when you set the 
power mode to ON, and goes off 
when the engine starts.
• Comes on when there is a 
problem with the charging system.•Comes on while driving  - Turn off the 
climate control system and rear defogger 
in order to reduce electricity 
consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator 
Comes On  P. 571
Gear Position 
Indicator•Indicates the current gear 
selection.2 Shifting  P. 405—
M (sequential 
mode) Indicator/
Sequential Mode 
Gear Selection 
Indicator• Comes on when the manual 
sequential shift mode is applied.
2 Sequential Mode P. 411—
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Transmission 
System 
Indicator
●The indicated current gear selection 
blinks if there is a problem with the 
transmission system.●Avoid sudden starts and acceleration, 
and stop in a safe place immediately. 
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●All the gear positions may light for 
several seconds, and go off.●When all the gear positions light, 
immediately stop your vehicle in a safe 
place.
●Indicators go off if there is no problem.
However, even if they go off, take your 
vehicle to a dealer for inspection.
●The indicated current gear selection 
or all the gear po sitions blink if 
there is a problem with the 
transmission system, and the 
vehicle no longer moves.●Immediately stop in a safe place.
2 Emergency Towing  P. 580●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●The indicated current gear selection 
or all the gear positions blink if you 
cannot select 
(P due to the 
transmission system failure.
●The engine can be activated as a 
temporary measure.
2 If the Transmission Indicator Blinks 
along with the Warning Message  
P. 574
●Set the parking brake when parking.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer 
immediately.
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Vehicle Stability 
AssistTM (VSA®) 
OFF Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.
——
●Comes on when VSA® OFF switch 
is pressed.●Appears when Normal or Snow mode is 
selected.
2 VSA ® On and Off  P. 422
●Comes on when Mud/Sand mode 
is selected by pressing Intelligent 
Traction Management System 
switch.
●Appears when Mud mode is selected.
2Intelligent Traction Management  
P. 419
●Appears when Sand mode is selected.
2 Intelligent Traction Management  
P. 419
●Comes on when VSA® OFF switch 
is pressed.
●Appears when Mud or Sand mode is 
selected.
2 VSA ® On and Off  P. 422
Electric Power 
Steering (EPS) 
System Indicator
•Comes on when you set the 
power mode to ON, and goes off 
when the engine starts.
• Comes on if there is a problem 
with the EPS system.•Stays on constantly or does not 
come on at all  - Have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) 
System Indicator Comes On  P. 572
AWD models
AWD models
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*1:Canadian models only: Apply and hold th e brake pedal before selecting the ON mode.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Auto High-Beam 
Indicator
•Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.
• Comes on when all the operating 
conditions of the auto high-beam 
are met.
2 Auto High-Beam  P. 169—
Fog Light 
Indicator*
•Comes on when the fog lights are 
on.——
Immobilizer 
System Indicator
•Comes on briefly when you set the 
power mode to ON, then goes off.
• Blinks if the immobilizer system 
cannot recognize the key 
information.•Blinks  - You cannot start the engine. Set 
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF*1, then 
select the ON mode again.
• Repeatedly blinks  - The system may be 
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.
• Do not attempt to alter this system or 
add other devices to it. Electrical 
problems can occur.
—
Security System 
Alarm Indicator
•Comes on briefly when you set the 
power mode to ON, then goes off.
• Blinks when the security system 
alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm  P. 153—
Indicator
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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Auto Idle Stop 
Indicator (Green)•Comes on when Auto Idle Stop is 
in operation. The engine 
automatically shuts off.
2 Auto Idle Stop  P. 413—
Auto Idle Stop 
OFF Indicator
●Comes on when the Auto Idle Stop 
system has been turned off by the 
Auto Idle Stop system  OFF button.
2Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF  
P. 414
Auto Idle Stop 
System Indicator 
(Amber)
●Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.
——
• Blinks if there is a problem with 
the Auto Idle Stop system.•Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a 
dealer.
Auto Idle Stop 
Suspend 
Indicator
• Comes on while Auto Idle Stop is 
temporarily suspended in the 
following situations.
——
-Brake pedal is not fully pressed.• Depress the brake pedal firmly.
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Auto Idle Stop 
Suspend 
Indicator
-The transmission is in a position 
other than 
(D.
2 Auto Idle Stop  P. 413
-System charging is prioritized.
-Climate control system is 
prioritized.
-Engine coolant temperature is 
not in operating range.
-The Intelligent Traction 
Management is set to  Snow, 
Mud
*, or  Sand*.
-The battery temperature is too 
low.
- Auto Idle Stop does not activate 
for some reason.
—
• If you press and hold the Auto Idle Stop 
OFF  button, you can select whether to 
display the status messages or not.
* Not available on all models
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All-wheel drive 
(AWD ) 
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem 
with the AWD system.
●Blinks when the differential 
temperature is too high.
●Stays on constantly  - The engine drives 
the front wheels only in this state. Have 
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe 
place, change to 
(P, and idle the engine 
until the indicator goes off. If the 
indicator does not  stop blinking, take 
your vehicle to a dealer.
2 Intelligent Variable Torque 
Management (i-VTM4TM) AWD 
System* P. 427
Lane Keeping 
Assist System 
( LKAS ) Indicator 
(Amber)• Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.
• Comes on if there is a problem 
with the LKAS.• Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.
Lane Keeping 
Assist System 
(LKAS ) Indicator 
(Green)• Comes on when you press the 
MAIN  button.
2Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)  
P. 460—
* Not available on all models
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Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the driver information inte rface. Press the   (home) button, select  Warnings, then press the 
ENTER  button to see the message again with the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if any door or the tailgate is not completely 
closed.•Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are closed.
•Appears when the hood is opened.•Close the hood.
•Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.•Appears while driving  - Immediately stop in a safe 
place.
2 If the Engine Oil Low Warning Appears  P. 570
•Appears when the washer fluid is low*.•Refill the washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid  P. 520
•Appears when the temperat ure 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 if the battery charge becomes low.•Charge the battery.
* Not available on all models
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