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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w, and goes
off either when the engine starts or
after several seconds if the engine
is not started. 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. 331●Comes on while driving - Have the
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 the vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 314
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w, and goes
off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
heating and cooling* system and rear
defogger in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 313
Shift Position
Indicator*●Indicates in which position your
shift lever is.2Shifting P. 215—
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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Transmission
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Blinks if the transmission system has
a problem.
●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden
starts and acceleration and have the
vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds if
you are not wearing a seat belt when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w. If the front passenger is not
wearing a seat belt, the indicator
comes on about six seconds later.
●Blinks while driving if either you or
the front passenger has not fastened
a seat belt. The beeper sounds and
the indicator blinks at regular
intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator goes
off when you and the front passenger
fasten their seat belts.
●Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat
belt - A detection error may have
occurred in the sensor. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 29
Low Fuel
Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 1.9 U.S.
gal./7.5 Liter left).
●Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.
●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible.
●Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
* Not available on all models
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VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Blinks when VSA® is active.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the VSA® system.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System P. 223
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
OFF Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on when you deactivate
VSA®.
2 VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System P. 224—
Door Open
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w,
then goes off.
●Comes on if any door is not
completely closed.
●The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if any door is opened
while driving.
●Goes off when all doors are closed.
* Not available on all models
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Trunk Open
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you turn
the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes
off.●Comes on if the trunk is not completely
closed.
●Goes off when the trunk is closed.
EPS (Electric
Power
Steering
System)
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (w, and goes off when the
engine starts.●Comes on if there is a problem with the
EPS (Electric Power Steering System).
●Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2If the EPS Indicator Comes On
P. 315
Daytime
Running
Lights
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then
goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with the
DRL system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 120
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TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (w.●Comes on if there is a problem with the
TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is
temporarily installed.
●Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is
fitted with a compact spare, get your
regular tire repaired or replaced and put
back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
—
U.S. models only
Models with information display
* Not available on all models
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Low Tire
Pressure
Indicator
Low Tire
Pressure/
TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.●Comes on if the tire pressure of any of the
tires becomes significantly low.
●Comes on for a while and then goes off
when a compact spare tire is temporarily
installed.
●Blinks for about one minute, and then
stays on if there is a problem with the
TPMS, or when a comp act spare tire is
temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a
safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.
●Blinks and remains on - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the
vehicle is fitted with a compact spare,
get your regular tire repaired or
replaced and put back on your vehicle
as soon as you can.
System
Message
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then
goes off.
●Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system message on
the multi-information display appears at
the same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the
(display/information) button to
see the message again.
●Refer to the Indicators information in
this chapter when a system message
appears on the multi-information
display. Take the appropriate action for
the message.
●The multi-information display does not return
to the normal screen unless the warning is
canceled, or the button is pressed.
—
U.S.
models only
Models with
information
display
Models with
multi-
information
display
Models with info rmation display
Models with multi- information displayModels with multi-information display
* Not available on all models
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Turn Signal
Indicators
●The turn signal indicators blink when
you operate the turn signal lever.
●If you press the hazard warning
button, both indica tors and all turn
signals blink at the same time.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown.
Change the bulb immediately.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs
P. 273
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High-Beam
Indicator●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.——
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch
is on, or in AUTO* when the exterior
lights are on.
●If you remove the key from the ignition
switch while the exterior lights are on, a
chime sounds when the driver's door is
opened.
—
Fog Light
Indicator*
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.——
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on when the passenger side
airbag system is automatically shut
off.
●It does not mean there is a problem
with your side airbags.
●Comes on when nobody is sitting in
the passenger seat - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Comes on when someone is sitting
in the seat - Have the passenger sit
properly.
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models
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Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes
off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0,
pull the key out, and then insert the key
and turn it to ON
(w again.●Repeatedly blinks - The system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Electrical
problems can occur.
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Security System
Alarm Indicator*
●Blinks when the Security System
Alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 112—
Low Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.●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 the
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
—
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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ECON Mode
Indicator*
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (w, and goes
off when the engine starts.●Comes on when you press the ECON
button.
2ECON Button P. 123
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2Cruise Control P. 220—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator*
●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.2Cruise Control P. 220—
Washer Level
Indicator*●Comes on when washer fluid gets
low.
●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid
P. 267
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Maintenance
Minder Indicator*●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.2Maintenance Minder™ P. 243—
i-VTEC Indicator*
●Comes on when the i-VTEC system
switches the low RPM cams to the
high RPM cams.
●When the i-VTEC indicator comes on,
the REV indicator begins to come on
simultaneously.
2i-VTEC indicator P. 79
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REV Indicators*
●Come on when the tachometer
reading approaches the red zone.2REV indicators P. 79—
Indicator
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, "SERVICE DUE NOW" and "SERVICE
PAST DUE" follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 248
●Appears when you open the driver's door while the
ignition key is in ACCESSORY
(q.
●Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0, then remove the
key.
●Appears when you open the driver's door while the
ignition key is in LOCK
(0.
●Remove the key from th e ignition switch.
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Displays
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w.
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.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100km.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Instant Fuel Economy Gauge*
1 Gauges
Press and hold the km/mil e change knob until you
hear a beep. The speedometer reading and the
displayed measurements switch between mph and
km/h.
1 Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading 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 Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
Press and hold the km/mile change knob to switch
the measurement.
* Not available on all models
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