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*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
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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*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
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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*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 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
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you shift into (P after having turned off
the keyless access system main switch.●Remove the keyless access remote with the power
mode OFF. You cannot remove the remote from the slot
while the power mode is other than OFF.
2 Keyless Access Remote Slot P. 130
●Appears when you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button without inse rting the keyless access remote
under any of the following conditions:
- The keyless access remote main switch is off.
- The keyless access remo te’s battery is weak.
- The remote is not inside the vehicle.●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button after you insert
the keyless access remote into the slot.
2 Keyless Access Remote Slot P. 130
●Appears when you open the driver’s door while the
power mode is OFF.●Remove the keyless access remote from the slot.2 Keyless Access Remote Slot P. 130
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
w*1.
Displays your driving speed 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.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ig nition switch.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■ Temperature Gauge
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICEYou should refuel when the needle approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of rema ining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICEDriving with the temperature gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of the road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.
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Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or ki lometers (Canada) that your vehicle has
accumulated.
■Odometer
SEL/RESET Button.
Outside Temperature
Trip A Trip B Engine Oil Life
Odometer