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*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Low Tire
Pressure/
TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1.●Comes on if the tire pressure of any of the
tires becomes significantly low.
●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.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a
safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.
●Blinks and remains on - 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.
System
Message
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then
goes off.
●Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system message on
the multi-information display appears at
the same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the /
(information) bu tton to see the
message again.
●Refer to the Indicato rs information in
this chapter when a system message
appears on the mu lti-information
display. Take the appropriate action for
the message.
●The multi-information di splay does not return
to the normal screen un less the warning is
canceled, or the / button is pressed.
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*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
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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Multi-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the / (information) bu tton to see the message again with
the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2 Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 335
●Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.2Daytime Running Lights P. 133
●Appears when washer fluid gets low.●Refill washer fluid.2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 290
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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.)
Models with adaptive cruise control
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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
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears after you unlock and open the driver’s door.
2 Starting the Engine P. 223
●Appears three seconds after the TO START ENGINE
message appears.
2 Starting the Engine P. 223
●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 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.—
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when you take the keyless access remote out
of the vehicle and close the door while the power mode
is ON. The beeper sounds inside and outside the vehicle.●Bring the keyless access remote back inside the vehicle,
and close the door.
●The engine continues to run if you take the keyless
access remote out of the vehicle while the engine is
running. Once you change the power mode to OFF, the
engine does not start again unless you bring back the
remote inside the vehicle.
●Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.2Replacing the Button Battery P. 310
Models with keyless access system