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Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt. If this light continues to
flash the chime will sound again to
remind you to fasten your safety belt.
Master vehicle electrical hazard
warning lamp:Indicates Hybrid
component fault/failure that will
cause the vehicle to shutdown or
fail to start.
Note: If the vehicle is still running, the vehicle may soon
shutdown without further warning and should be stopped safely.
If this lamp is lit, stop the vehicle, shift to P (Park), turn the key to the
Off position, and attempt to restart the vehicle. If the fault remains, the
vehicle may require refueling, jump starting, resetting of the shut-off
switches, or service. For information regardingLow voltage
[underhood] battery only)andFuel pump/High voltage shut-off
switchesplease refer to theRoadside Emergencieschapter.
Charging system:Illuminates when
the 12V charging system is not
working properly.
Ready indicator light:Illuminates
once the vehicle has successfully
started. Indicates the vehicle is
ready to drive even when you don’t
hear the engine running.
Engine oil pressure:Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range, refer toEngine oilin
theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
Engine or motor electronic
coolant temperature:Illuminates
when the coolant temperature
exceeds the threshold. When the light is flashing or remains on, stop the
vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to
Engine or motor electronic coolantin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
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Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Low tire pressure warning:
Illuminates when your tire pressure
is low. If the light remains ON at
start up or while driving, the tire
pressure should be checked. Refer
toInflating Your Tiresin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
When the ignition is first turned to ON, the light will illuminate for 3
seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn ON,
have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For more
information on this system, refer toUnderstanding Your Tire Pressure
Monitoring Systemin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
ABS active/Traction control

active (if equipped):Flashes
when the ABS system is active. If
the light remains on, have the
system serviced immediately, refer
to theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecuriLock
Passive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
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Turn signal chime (if equipped):Sounds when the turn signal lever
has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is
driven more than 2 miles (3.3 km).
Transmission not in park chime:Sounds when the PRNDL is not in P
(Park) position, the driver’s door is ajar and the ignition is ON.
HEV Engine off Reminder Chime:Sounds for 10 seconds when the
PRNDL is in the P (Park) position and the Driver’s door is ajar (open)
while ignition is ON. Always turn your ignition key to Off and remove key
before leaving your vehicle. (The engine may be off when the vehicle is
stopped, yet the key is on, and the engine can turn on at any time)
Message center activation chime:Sounds when a warning message
appears in the message center display for the first time.
Message center switch activation chime:Sounds when the message
center INFO or SET control is pressed.
GAUGES
Speedometer:Indicates the
current vehicle speed.
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When closing the moon roof, you should verify that it is free of
obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the
proximity of the moon roof opening.
MESSAGE CENTER
With the ignition in the RUN
position, the message center,
located on your instrument cluster,
displays important vehicle and daily
driving informationthrough a
constant monitor of vehicle
systems.You may select display
features on the message center for a display of status preceded by a
brief indicator chime. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle
problems with a display of system warnings followed by an indicator
chime.
Selectable features
Set
This button is used to select and
reset various functions shown in the
INFO Menu.
Info menu
This control displays the following
control displays:
•Average Fuel Economy (if
equipped)
•Distance to Empty
•Instantaneous Fuel Economy (if
equipped)
•High Voltage Battery Status
•System Check
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Instantaneous fuel economy (if equipped)
Press INFO until the menu displays
“INSTANT ECON”. This will display
your fuel economy as a Bar Graph
ranging from “L” poor economy to
“H” excellent economy.
Your vehicle must be moving to
calculate instantaneous fuel economy. When your vehicle is not moving,
this function shows “L”, one or no bars illuminated. Instantaneous fuel
economy cannot be reset.
High Voltage Battery Status
Select this function from the INFO
menu for the state of charge of the
high voltage battery. For a low
battery “ELEC ENERGY AVAIL
LOW” will be displayed and for
normal operation “ELEC ENERGY AVAIL NORMAL” will be displayed.
System check
Selecting this function from the
INFO menu causes the message
center to cycle through each of the
systems being monitored. For each
of the monitored systems, the
message center will indicate either
an OK message or a warning
message for four seconds.
Pressing the SET control cycles the message center through each of the
systems being monitored. If you don’t press any button, the system will
cycle itself.
The sequence of the system check report is as follows:
1. Oil Change Reminder
2. HEV Hazard
3. HEV Caution
4. Charging System
5. Brake Fluid Level
6. Tire Pressure Monitoring System
7. Door Ajar Status
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8. Exterior Lamps
9. Power Steering
10. 4 Wheel Drive (if equipped)
Units (English/Metric)
1. Select this function from the
INFO menu for the current units to
be displayed.
2. Press the SET control to change
the message display from English to
Metric.
Language selection
1. Select this function from the
INFO menu for the current language
to be displayed.
2. Pressing the SET control cycles
the message center through each of
the language choices.
3. Press and hold the SET control
for 2 seconds to set the language
choice.
Display On/Off
Select this function from the INFO control to turn your message center
display OFF or ON.
System warnings/information
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle’s operating systems.
In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will
cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for four
seconds.
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The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no
more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of
the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the
SET control and clearing the warning message.
Warning messages that have been reset are divided into two categories:
•They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset.
•They will not reappear until an ignition LOCK-RUN cycle has been
completed if the fault condition still exists.
This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within
the vehicle.
Warnings Status
Stop safely now Warning cannot be reset
High engine temperature
High motor temperature
Hood ajar
Driver door ajar
Passenger door ajar
Rear left door ajar
Rear right door ajar
Service soon Warning returns after 10 minutes if
condition still exist
Park brake on
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Warnings Status
Liftgate ajar Warning returns after the ignition key
is turned from LOCK to RUN.
Service emission sys
Check fuel cap
Low brake fluid
Service brake system
Regen disabled
Performance reduced
Low tire pressure
Tire pressure monitor fault
Tire pressure sensor fault
Check left headlamp
Check right headlamp
Check left high beam
Check right high beam
Check left turn lamps
Check right turn lamps
Check brake lamps
Engine oil change soon
Engine oil change now
reminder
Low fuel
Service pwr steering
Service4X4
Turn signal on (if equipped) Will reset after the ignition key is
turned from LOCK to RUN.
Speed control on
4X4 locked temporarily Temporary alert
4X4 disabled temporarily
4X4 auto restored
STOP SAFELY NOW.Displayed when the Master electrical hazard
warning lamp is illuminated indicating a Hybrid component failure. If this
warning occurs, the vehicle will soon shutdown without further warning,
stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
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HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE.Displayed when the engine coolant
is overheating. Engine coolant temperature warning lamp will illuminate
indicating coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and
coolant level. Refer toEngine coolantin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
HIGH MOTOR TEMPERATURE.Displayed when the motor
electronics are overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible,
turn off the engine and let it cool. Refer toEngine coolant and
motor/electronics coolantin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
PERFORMANCE REDUCED.Displayed when the vehicle performance
is reduced due to failsafe cooling.
HOOD AJAR.Displayed when the hood is not completely closed.
DRIVER DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the driver door is not
completely closed.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the passenger door is not
completely closed.
REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the rear left door is not
completely closed.
REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the rear right door is not
completely closed.
LIFTGATE AJAR.Displayed when the liftgate or liftgate glass is not
completely closed. Press SET to reset display.
SERVICE SOON.Displayed when service lamp (yellow wrench ) is
activated. If the warning or indicator light stays on or continues to come
on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
PARK BRAKE ON.Displayed when the park brake is on. If the warning
and indicator light stays on after the park brake is off, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
SERVICE EMISSION SYS.Displayed when the vehicle has detected a
malfunction. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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CHECK FUEL CAP.Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not properly
installed. Check the fuel filler cap for proper installation. Refer toFuel
filler capin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM.Displayed when the braking system is not
operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
REGEN DISABLED.Indicates the regenerative braking system is
disabled at this moment. Please see your authorized dealer if this
warning remains present over several days.
SERVICE PWR STEERING.Displayed when the power steering system
is not operating properly. If this warning and the
service soon
indicator light stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized
dealer for service as soon as possible.
LOW TIRE PRESSURE.Displayed when one or more tires on your
vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer toInflating Your Tiresin the
Tires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT.Displayed when the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on, have the system inspected by your authorized
dealer.
TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT.Displayed when a tire pressure
sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more
information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring Systemin theTires,
Wheels and Loadingchapter. If the warning stays on or continues to
come on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer
CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT HEADLAMPS.Displayed when the
headlamps are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps
as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to
Replacing headlamp bulbsin theLightschapter.
CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT HIGH BEAMS.Displayed when the
headlamps are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps
as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to
Replacing headlamp bulbsin theLightschapter.
CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT TURN LAMPS.Displayed when the turn
signals are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as
soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.
LOW FUEL.Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition. The
function will display “LOW FUEL LEVEL” and sound a tone for one
second when you have low fuel level indicated on the fuel gauge.
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