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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
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. 2VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System P. 176
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 ® On and Off P. 177
Door and Tailgate 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 or the tailgate is
not completely closed.
●Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are 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 System Indicator Comes On P. 258
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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.
Low Tire Pressure
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.
● Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe place,
check tire pressures, and inflate the tire(s) if
necessary.
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
● Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition 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 someon e is sitting in the seat
- Have the passenger sit properly.
U.S.
models only
U.S.
models only
U.S.
Canada
* 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 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. 213, 216
High Beam Indicator
●
Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
● Comes on with reduced brightness when DRL (daytime running lights) are on.
—
Lights On Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch is
on when the exterior lights are on.●If you remove the key from the ignition switch while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened.
Fog Light Indicator *
●
Comes on when the fog lights are on.
—
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.
* Not available on all models
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Security System
Alarm Indicator*
●
Blinks when the security system alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm *
P. 90
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator *●
Comes on when you press the CRUISE
button.
2 Cruise Control *
P. 173
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator *●
Comes on if y ou have set a speed for
cruise control.2 Cruise Control *
P. 173
Washer Level
Indicator *●
Comes on when the washer fluid is low.● Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 211
Maintenance Minder Indicator●
Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.2 Maintenance Minder TM
P. 195
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. 96
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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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 sp eed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge1Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from the fuel gauge reading.E
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Information Display
The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and
maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.
Press the (select/reset) knob to change the display.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. ■ 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.
■Switching the Display
1Switching the Display
Each time you press the knob, the information
display changes as follows:
Instant Fuel Economy,
Trip Meter
Instant Fuel Economy,
Average Fuel Economy
Engine Oil Life
Instant Fuel Economy, Odometer
■Odometer
■Trip Meter
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Shows the estimated average fuel economy of the trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100
km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the
average fuel economy is also reset.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM
.
2 Maintenance Minder TM
P. 195
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed. 2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 257
■Average Fuel Economy
■Engine Oil Life
■Instant Fuel Economy
■Check Fuel Cap
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uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm*
Controls
■
Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met: • The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0 , and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked with the key or the remote transmitter.
■ When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set. ■ To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key or
remote transmitter. The security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
■The PANIC button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the PANIC button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■ Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
■Panic Mode *
1Security System Alarm
*
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when: • Unlocking the door with the lock tab or the master
door lock switch.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another
device to it.
PANIC
Button
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights *
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met: • The ignition switch is in ON
(w .
• The headlight switch is off, or in .
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch will turn off the daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
1Fog Lights *
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
2 Fog Light Indicator *
P. 70
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness ControlWhen the parking lights are turned on and the
ignition switch is in ON
(w, you can use the
(select/reset) knob to adjust instrument
panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
Dim: Turn the knob to the left.
You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. The
information display will return to its original
state several seconds after you adjust the
brightness.
■ Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the
information display while you are adjusting it.
1Brightness Control
Pressing the knob switches the display. If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness
display is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels
the reduced instrument panel brightness when the
exterior lights are on.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
Select/Reset Knob
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