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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
U.S.
Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator Comes on briefly when you turn

•
the ignition switch to ON
II, then
goes off (comes on when the parking brake is applied).Comes on when the brake fluid

•
level is low.Comes on if there is a problem

•
with the brake system.The beeper sounds and the

•
indicator comes on if you drive with the parking brake not fully released. Comes on while driving

• - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check
the brake fluid level.
What to Do When It Comes On While Driving P.302
Comes on along with the ABS

•
indicator - Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.
If the Brake System Indicator Comes
On P.302
U.S. Canada
Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes on when you turn the

•
ignition switch to ON
II, and goes
off when the engine starts. Comes on when the engine oil

•
pressure is low. Comes on during driving

• -
Immediately stop in a safe place. If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On P.299
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Indicators
IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes on when you turn the

•
ignition switch to ON
II, 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.
Readiness Codes P.317
Comes on during driving

• - Have
the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.Blinks during 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.
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinking P.301
12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes on when you turn the

•
ignition switch to ON
II, and goes
off when the engine starts.
Comes on when the 12 volt battery

•
is not charging. Comes on during driving

• - Turn off
the climate control system and rear defogger in order to reduce electricity consumption.
If the 12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On P.300
Transmission Indicator(Shift Position Indicator) * Comes on for a few seconds when

•
you turn the ignition switch to ON
II, then goes off.
Blinks if the transmission system

•
has a problem. Blinks during driving

• - Avoid
sudden starts and acceleration and have the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
* Not available on all models
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Indicators
IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
Door/Hatch Open Indicator Comes on for a few seconds if you

•
turn the ignition switch to ON
II,
then goes off. Comes on if the hatch or either

•
door is not completely closed. Goes off if both doors and the hatch

•
are closed.
EPS (Electric Power Steering System) Indicator Comes on when you turn the

•
ignition switch to ON
II, 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.
If the EPS Indicator Comes On P.302
U.S. models only
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS IndicatorComes on briefly when you turn

•
the ignition switch to ON
II.
Comes on if the tire pressure of any

•
of the tires becomes significantly low.Blinks for about one minute, and

•
then stays on if there is a problem with the TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is temporarily installed. Comes on during 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.
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Indicators
IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
High Temperature Indicator Comes on briefly when you turn

•
the ignition switch to ON
II.
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 allow the engine to cool.
Overheating P.297
IMA System Indicator Comes on briefly when you turn

•
the ignition switch to ON
II.
Comes on if there is a problem

•
with the IMA system. Remains on or does not come on

•
at all - Avoid high speed driving and
have the vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
If the IMA Indicator Comes ON P.303
System Message Indicator 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

•
(information) button to see
the message again. Refer to the Indicators information in

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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.
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Indicators
IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
Low Temperature Indicator 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 a problem with the temperature sensors. Have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.
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U.S.
Canada Side Airbag Off Indicator Comes on for a few seconds when

•
you turn the ignition switch to ON
II, 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 person sit
properly. U.S.
Canada
High Beam Indicator Comes on when the high beam

•
headlights are on.Comes on with reduced brightness

•
when DRL (daytime running lights) are on. —
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Indicators
IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
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 light is on, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened.
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Fog Light Indicator * Comes on when the fog lights are

•
on. ——
Turn Signal IndicatorsThe turn signal indicators blink

•
when you operate the turn signal lever.If you press the hazard warning

•
button, both indicators 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. Replacing Light Bulbs P.262, 263—
Immobilizer System IndicatorComes on briefly when you turn

•
the ignition switch to ON
II, 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
II 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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*Not available on all models
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Indicators
IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
Security Alarm System IndicatorBlinks when the security alarm

•
system has been set.
Security Alarm System P.105—
Auto Idle Stop IndicatorBlinks when Auto Idle Stop is in

•
operation. The engine automatically shuts off. Auto Idle Stop P.224, 227—
Cruise Main Indicator Comes on when you press the

•
CRUISE button. Cruise Control P.211 —
Cruise Control Indicator Comes on if you have set a speed

•
for cruise control. Cruise Control P.211—
Shift Up Indicator
* Comes on briefly when you turn

•
the ignition switch to ON II.
Comes on when shifting up is

•
recommended.
Shift Up/Down Indicators P.208—
Shift Down Indicator
* Comes on briefly when you turn

•
the ignition switch to ON II.
Comes on when shifting down is

•
recommended.
SPORT Mode Indicator *1 Comes on briefly when you turn

•
the ignition switch to ON II.
Comes on when you press the

•
SPORT mode button. 3-Mode Drive System P.210
*Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
Indicators Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Message ConditionExplanation
Appears when the ignition key is turned to

•
ACCESSORY
from ON II. (The driver’s door is
closed.) —
Appears when you open the driver’s door while the

•
ignition key is in LOCK
0. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

•
Appears if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed while
the auto idle stop is in operation, and the engine is ready
to restart. Fully depress the clutch pedal.

•
Auto Idle Stop P.227
Appears when the shift lever is in any forward gear

•
position, and the auto idle stop operating time has continued for a while. Shift to

•
N. Auto Idle Stop P.227
Appears while the auto idle stop is in operation, and

•
to allow the engine to restart again for the following reasons:
The IMA battery charge is low.
•
There is a problem with the system.
• Manually start the engine.

•
Starting the Engine P.197
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Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and IMA battery related indicators. They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
II.
Speedometer

■
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Fuel Gauge

■
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Tachometer

■
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Press and hold the kmh/mph change button until you hear a beep. The speedometer reading and the displayed measurements on the multi-information display switch between mph and km/h. The display change message appears for a few seconds.
Fuel Gauge
NOTICE You should refuel when the reading approaches E. Running out of fuel can cause the engine to
misire, damaging the catalytic converter. The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from the fuel gauge reading.
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Gauges and Multi-Information Display Gauges
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
■
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100km.
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator

■
The remaining battery charge level is displayed as a bar graph.
Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST)

■
The degree to which the electric motor is assisting the engine is displayed by the ASST indicator bar.
Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG)

■
The degree to which the IMA battery is being charged is displayed by the CHRG indicator bar.
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
Press and hold the kmh/mpg change button to switch the measurement.
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator
The IMA battery charge level may decrease rapidly under the following conditions: When the 12 volt battery has been replaced.
•
When the IMA battery has been disconnected.
•
When the IMA battery control system is
•
correcting its reading.
The charge level reading will be corrected automatically while driving.
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator
CHRG IndicatorASST Indicator
Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST)
If the IMA battery is too hot or too cold, the IMA battery’s output power is limited to protect the battery. This disables the IMA assist and auto idle stop, even though the battery is well-charged. It takes a short time to normalize the IMA battery’s output power depending on the weather.
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