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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
●If it comes on at any other time, there is a
problem with the ABS.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability but no anti-lock function.
2ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P. 451
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
●Comes on if a problem with any of the
following is detected:
-Supplemental restraint system
-Side airbag system
-Side curtain airbag system
-Seat belt tensioner
●Stays on constantly or does not come on at all -
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, 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.
2VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System P. 442
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
OFF Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
●Comes on when you deactivate VSA®.
2VSA® On and Off P. 443

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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
●Comes on if any door or the tailgate is not
completely closed.●The beeper sounds and the indicator comes
on if any door or the tailgate is opened
while driving.
●Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are closed.
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
*●Comes on when you turn the ignition switch
to ON
(w*1, 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 the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On P. 536
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
TPMS Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes
off.
●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.
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes
off.
●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.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe place,
check tire pressures, and inflate the tire(s) if
necessary.
Fuel Economy
Indicator
*
●Comes on while the engine is operating in its
most economical range.
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* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Forward
Collision
Warning
(FCW)
Indicator
*●Comes on for a few seconds
when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w*1, then goes
off.
●Comes on when you have
customized FCW to turn off.●Comes on if there is a problem
with the FCW system.
●Stays on constantly without FCW off - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Blinks when the system detects
a likely collision with a vehicle
in front of you. The beeper
sounds.
●Blinks while driving - Take appropriate action to prevent
a collision (apply the brakes, change lanes, etc.).
—
●Comes on when the FCW
system shuts itself off.
●Stays on - The temperature inside the FCW system is too
high. The system activates when the temperature inside the
system cools down.
2Automatic shutoff P. 437
●Stays on - The radar sensor or the area around the camera
is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe
place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if:
The indicator and message come back on after you cleaned
the area around the camera.
2Automatic shutoff P. 4372Automatic shutoff P. 437
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* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the LDW system.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Blinks when your vehicle is too close
to the lane lines. The beeper sounds.
●Blinks while driving - Take
appropriate action to keep your vehicle
within the lane lines.
—
●Comes on when the LDW system
shuts itself off.
●Stays on - The temperature inside the
LDW camera is too high.
The system activates when the
temperature inside the camera cools
down.
2LDW Camera P. 440
●Stays on - The area around the camera
is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off
with a soft cloth.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if
the indicator and message come back
on after you cleaned the area around
the camera.
2LDW Camera P. 440
* Not available on all models

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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Smart Entry
System Indicator
*●Comes on for a few seconds when you
change the power mode to ON, then goes
off.●Comes on as soon as a problem is detected
in the smart entry system or push button
starting system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Starter System
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when you set
the power mode to ON, then goes off.●Comes on if the starter system has a
problem.
●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 15 seconds while pressing
the brake pedal and manually start the engine. Have
the vehicle checked by a dealer.
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
●The 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.
2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 489, 490
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models

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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
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 or set
the power mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) 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.
—
Daytime Running
Lights Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, 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. 122
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, 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

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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w*1, 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*1, pull the key out, and then insert
the key and turn it to ON
(w*1 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.
Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the security system alarm has
been set.
2Security System Alarm P. 107
Indicator

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Instrument Panel
Information Display Warning and Information MessagesThe following messages appear only on the information display.
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed.
2Check Fuel Cap Message P. 535
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off without the shift lever in
(P.
●Push the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button at the same time.
●Appears when you close the door with the power mode
in ON without the smart entry remote inside the vehicle.
●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.
●Appears when the smart entry remote’s battery
becomes weak.
●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 507
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uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display
Instrument Panel
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last
reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the knob. The trip meter is
reset to 0.0.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2Maintenance Minder
TM P. 465
Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed.2Check Fuel Cap Message P. 535■Trip Meter■Engine Oil Life■Check Fuel Cap
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the knob.