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*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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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.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. , 291 —
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*1 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.——
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●Comes on for a fe w seconds when
you turn the igniti on 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.
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*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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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*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.
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Security System
Alarm Indicator●Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
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CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2Cruise Control * P. 232—
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator*●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.2Cruise Control * P. 232—
Keyless Access
System Indicator*
●Comes on for a fe w seconds when
you change the power mode to ON.
●Comes on as soon as a problem is
detected in the keyless access
system or keyless starting system.
●Have your vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.
SH-AWD® (Super
Handling-All
Wheel Drive
TM)
Indicator
●Comes on for a fe w seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the SH-AWD® system.
●Blinks when the differential
temperature is too high.
●Stays on constantly –the engine
drives the front wheels only in this state.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving – 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 SH-AWD ® (Super Handling-All
Wheel DriveTM) P. 245
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ACC (Adaptive
Cruise Control)
Indicator
(Amber)
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the CMBSTM.
●Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
ACC (Adaptive
Cruise Control)
Indicator (Green)
*
●Comes on when you push the MAIN
button.2 ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)*
P. 235
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BSI (Blind Spot
Information)
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a fe w seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Stays on while BSI is turned off.●Comes on when mud, snow, or ice
accumulates in the vicinity of sensor.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the system.
—
●Comes on while driving - Remove
the obstacle in the vicinity of sensor.
●Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
CMBSTM (Collision
Mitigation Brake
System
TM)
Indicator*
●Comes on for a fe w seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on when you deactivate the
CMBSTM. A multi-information display
message appears for five seconds.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the CMBSTM.
●Stays on constantly without the
CMBSTM off - Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.
2 CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation
Braking SystemTM)* P. 257
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*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 274
●Appears when you open the driver’s door while the
ignition key is in LOCK (0.
●Remove the key from the ignition switch.
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2 Overheating P. 332
●Appears when there is a problem with the power
tailgate system.●Manually open or close the power tailgate.●Have the vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.
●Appears when the starting system has a problem.●As a temporary measure, hold the ignition switch to
START (e*1 for up to 15 seconds and start the engine.
Have the vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears for about three seconds when ACC has been
automatically canceled.●You can resume the set speed after the condition that
caused ACC to cancel improves. Press the RES/ACCEL
button.
2 ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)* P. 235
●Appears if anything covers the radar sensor cover and
prevents the sensor from de tecting a vehicle in front.
●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain, snow,
fog, etc.)
●When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your vehicle in a
safe place, and wipe off dirt using a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dear if the message
does not disappear even a fter you clean the sensor
cover.
●Flashes when the system senses a likely collision with a
vehicle in front of you.●Take the appropriate means to prevent a collision (apply
the brakes, change lanes, etc.)
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears for five seconds when you change the IDS
(Integrated Dynamics System) mode.
2 IDS (Integrated Dynamics System)* P. 252
●Appears when there is a prob lem with the sensor on the
battery.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.2 Checking the Battery P. 309
* Not available on all models