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uuAirbagsuAirbag System Indicators
Safe Driving
Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on and a
message appears on the multi-information display*
.
■ When the ignition switch is turned to ON
(w
The indicator comes on for a few seconds,
then goes off. This tells you the system is
working properly.
If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the
system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If you don't, your airbags and seat
belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
■SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
1SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
3WARNING
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in
serious injury or death if the airbag systems
or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts
you to a possible problem.
*
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators ............................................ 66
Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages *
.................... 76
Gauges and Displays
Gauges .............................................. 78
Information Display *
.......................... 80
Multi-Information Display *
................. 82
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Trunk Open
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds if you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w , then goes
off.
● Comes on if the trunk is not completely
closed.
●Goes off when the trunk is closed.
EPS (Electric
Power
Steering
System)
Indicator● Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w , and goes off when the
engine starts.
● Comes on if there is a problem with the
EPS (Electric Power Steering System).
●
Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer. 2If the EPS Indicator Comes On
P. 315
Daytime
Running
Lights
Indicator *●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , then
goes off.
● Comes on if there is a problem with the
DRL system.
●
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 120
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TPMS
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on if there is a problem with the
TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is
temporarily installed.
●Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - 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.
—
U.S.
models onlyModels with
information
display
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on if the tire pressure of any of the
tires becomes significantly low.
● Comes on for a while and then goes off
when a compact spare tire is temporarily
installed.
● 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 , 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
(display/information) button to
see the message again.
● Refer to the Indicators information in
this chapter when a system message
appears on the multi-information
display. Take the appropriate action for the message.
● The multi-information display does not return
to the normal screen unless the warning is
canceled, or the button is pressed.
—
U.S.
models only
Models with
information
display
Models with
multi-
information
display
Models with information display
Models with multi-information displayModels with multi-information display
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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages *
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages *
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the (display/information) button 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 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 314
●
Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 120
●
Appears when washer fluid gets low.●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 267Canadian models
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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●
Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.
● Consequently, "SERVICE DUE NOW" and "SERVICE PAST DUE" follow.2 Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 248
●
Appears when you open the driver's door while the ignition key is in ACCESSORY
(q .
●
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0 , then remove the
key.
● Appears when you open the driver's door while the
ignition key is in LOCK
(0 .
●
Remove the key from the ignition switch.

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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Displays
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w.
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100km.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Instant Fuel Economy Gauge *
1Gauges
Press and hold the km/mile change knob until you
hear a beep. The speedometer reading and the
displayed measurements switch between mph and
km/h.
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
Press and hold the km/mile change knob to switch
the measurement.
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uuGauges and DisplaysuGauges
Instrument Panel
■i-VTEC indicator
Comes on when the i-VTEC system switches
the low RPM cams to the high RPM cams. ■ REV indicators
Come on when the tachometer reading
approaches the red zone on a scale of one to
six.
■i-VTEC and REV Indicators *1REV Indicators
When the fifth indicator (red) comes on, the engine
has reached its maximum output.
When all the indicators are on, the tachometer
reading is on the verge of entering into the red zone.
i-VTEC Indicator
REV Indicators
* Not available on all models