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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
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 your vehicle checked
by a dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 383
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 your vehicle checked by a dealer.
High Temperature
Indicator
(Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then
goes off.
●Blinks when the engine coolant
temperature goes up, and stays on if the
temperature continues to rise.
●Goes off, then comes on in blue when the engine
coolant temperature is low.
●Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to prevent
overheating.
●Stays on while driving - Immediately stop in a
safe place and allow the engine to cool.
2 Overheating P. 463
Low Temperature
Indicator
(Blue)●Comes on while the engine coolant
temperature is low, then goes off once
the engine reaches normal operating
temperature.●If the indicator stays on after the engine has reached
normal operating temperature, there may be a
problem with the temperature sensors. Have your
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®) 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 or hill start assist system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System P. 368
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®) 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. 369
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 an d 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 your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On P. 467
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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then
goes off.
●May come on briefly if the ignition switch
is turned to ON
(w*1 and the vehicle is
not moved within 45 seconds, to indicate
the calibration process is not yet
complete.
●Comes on and stays on when:
- One or more tires’ pressures are
determined to be significantly low.
- The system has not been calibrated.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe place,
check tire pressures, and inflate the tire(s) if
necessary.
●Stays on after the tires are inflated to the
recommended pressures - The system needs to be
calibrated.
2 TPMS Calibration P. 373
●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.●Blinks and remains on - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. If th e 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.
Smart Entry System
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
set 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.
●Stays on constantly or does not come on at all
- Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
U.S.
models
only
* Not available on all models
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Starter System
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
set the power mode to ON, then goes off
when the engine starts.
●Comes on if the starter system has a
problem.
●As a temporary measure, press and hold the
ENGINE START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds
while pressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal
(manual transmission only), and manually start the
engine. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators●Blinks when you operate the turn signal
lever.
●Blink if you press the hazard warning
button.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn signal
light bulb has blown. Change the bulb immediately.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 412, 415
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 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.—
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*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, pull the key out, and then insert
the key and turn it to ON
(w again.
You cannot start the engine. Set the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), 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. Electrica l problems can occur.
ECON Mode
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then
goes off.
●Comes on when you press the ECON
button.
2 ECON Button* P. 357
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
* 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.
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Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the security system alarm
has been set.
2Security System Alarm P. 118
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator●Comes on when you press the CRUISE
button.2 Cruise Control P. 358
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.2 Cruise Control P. 358
Washer Level
Indicator*●Comes on when the washer fluid gets
low.●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 410
Maintenance
Minder Indicator●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.2Maintenance MinderTM P. 395
All-Wheel Drive
(AWD ) System
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
AWD.
●Blinks when the AWD system is
overheated. The system is inactive.
●Stays on constantly - the engine drives only the
front wheels in this state. Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - the engine drives only the
front wheels in this state. Stop in a safe place, shift
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 Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control
SystemTM* P. 372
Indicator
* 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.
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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 if there is a problem
with the FCW system.
●Comes on when you have
customized FCW to turn off.
●Stays on constantly without FCW off - Have
your 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 collisio n (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 sy stem activates when the
temperature inside the system cools down.
2 Automatic shutoff P. 363
●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.
2 Automatic shutoff P. 363
* 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.
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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 your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
●Blinks when your vehicle is too
close to the la ne 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.
2 LDW Camera P. 366
●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.
2 LDW Camera P. 366
* Not available on all models
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MessageConditionExplanation
●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.
●Move 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.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 435
Models with smart entry system
Canadian models with continuously variable transmission
U.S. models with continuously variable transmission
U.S. models with manual transmission
Canadian models
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Gauges and Displays
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer and related indicators. They are
displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
Displays your driving speed in mph and km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
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