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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 comp act 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 info rmation display
Models with multi- information displayModels with multi-information display
* Not available on all models
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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 indica tors 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. 273
—
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 while the exterior 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 few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w, 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.
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models
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Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w, 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,
pull the key out, and then insert the key
and turn it to ON
(w 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.
—
Security System
Alarm Indicator*
●Blinks when the Security System
Alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 112—
Low Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.●Comes on when the engine coolant
temperature is low.
●If the indicator stays on after the engine
has reached normal operating
temperature, there may be problem
with the temperature sensors. Have the
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
—
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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ECON Mode
Indicator*
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (w, and goes
off when the engine starts.●Comes on when you press the ECON
button.
2ECON Button P. 123
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2Cruise Control P. 220—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator*
●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.2Cruise Control P. 220—
Washer Level
Indicator*●Comes on when washer fluid gets
low.
●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid
P. 267
—
Maintenance
Minder Indicator*●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.2Maintenance Minder™ P. 243—
i-VTEC Indicator*
●Comes on when the i-VTEC system
switches the low RPM cams to the
high RPM cams.
●When the i-VTEC indicator comes on,
the REV indicator begins to come on
simultaneously.
2i-VTEC indicator P. 79
—
REV Indicators*
●Come on when the tachometer
reading approaches the red zone.2REV indicators P. 79—
Indicator
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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Multi-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages*
The following messages appear only on the mu lti-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.
2Check/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
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages*
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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. 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 th e 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*
1 Gauges
Press and hold the km/mil e change knob until you
hear a beep. The speedometer reading and the
displayed measurements switch between mph and
km/h.
1 Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
Press and hold the km/mile change knob to switch
the measurement.
* Not available on all models
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■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
■i-VTEC and REV Indicators*1 REV 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
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