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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Malfunction  
Indicator Lamp
●
Comes on when you turn the  
ignition switch to ON 
(w , and goes 
off either when the engine starts or  
after several seconds if the engine 
is not started. If "readiness codes"  
have not been set, it blinks five  
times before it goes off.
● Comes on if there is a problem  
with the emissions control system.
● Blinks when a misfire in the  
engine's cylinders is detected.
● Readiness codes are part of the on board  
diagnostics for the emissions control  
systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes  P. 331
● Comes on while driving  - Have the 
vehicle checked by a dealer.
● Blinks while driving  - Stop in a safe 
place where there are no flammable  
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes 
or more, and wait for it to cool down.  
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer. 2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp  
Comes On or Blinks  P. 314
Charging System  
Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the  
ignition switch to ON 
(w , and goes 
off when the engine starts.
● Comes on when the battery is not  charging.
● Comes on while driving  - Turn off the 
heating and cooling *
 system and rear 
defogger in order to reduce electricity  
consumption. 2If the Charging System Indicator  
Comes On  P. 313
Shift Position  
Indicator*●
Indicates in which position your  shift lever is.2 Shifting  P. 215—
Indicator
* Not available on all models   
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Handling the Unexpected
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or 
Blinks■Reasons for indicator lamp to come on or blink
• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control  
system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
■ What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a 
dealer. ■ What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least  
ten minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
■ The message appears on when:
An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap being 
loose or not being installed. ■ What to do when the message appears:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Check that the fuel fill cap is fully installed.
uIf not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.
3. Drive for several days of normal driving.
uThe message should go off.
■ When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
Malfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak of  
gasoline vapor. If this happens, check the fuel fill cap using the procedures described above.
■Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message
1If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,  
the emissions control system and the engine could be damaged. 
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when  
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at  
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle  
inspected.