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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
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. 273
●
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. 257
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. 256
Shift Position
Indicator
*
●
Indicates the current shift lever position.
2Shifting P. 165
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, then
goes off.
●
If it comes on at any other time, there is
a problem with the ABS.
●
Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle checked by
a dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability but no anti-lock function.
2ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P. 183
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, then
goes off.
●
Comes on if a problem with any of the
following is detected:
-Supplemental restraint system
-Side airbag system
-Side curtain airbag system
-Seat belt tensioner
●
Stays on constantly or does not come on at all
- Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
High Temperature
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, then
goes off.
●
Blinks when the engine coolant
temperature goes up, and stays on if the
temperature continues to rise.
●
Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to prevent
overheating.
●
Stays on while driving - Immediately stop in a
safe place and allow the engine to cool.
2Overheating P. 254
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 a
problem with the temperature sensors. Have the
vehicle inspected by a dealer.

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
System Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, then
goes off.
●
Blinks when VSA® is active.
●
Comes on if there is a problem with the
VSA® system.
●
Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle checked by
a dealer.
2VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System P. 176
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist) OFF
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, then
goes off.
●
Comes on when you deactivate VSA®.
2VSA® On and Off P. 177
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds if you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w
, then goes
off.
●
Comes on if any door or the tailgate is
not completely closed.
●
Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are 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. 258

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
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.
2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 213, 216
High Beam Indicator
●
Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
●
Comes on with reduced brightness when
DRL (daytime running lights) are on.
—
Lights On Indicator
●
Comes on whenever the light switch is
on when the exterior lights are on.
●
If you remove the key from the ignition switch 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.
—
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.
* Not available on all models

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Gauges and DisplaysGaugesGauges 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 (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
■
Speedometer
■
Tachometer
■
Fuel Gauge
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICEYou 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.
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Instrument Panel
Information DisplayThe information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and
maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.
Press the (select/reset) knob to change the display.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset.■
Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the knob. The trip meter is
reset to 0.0.
■
Switching the Display
1Switching the Display
Each time you press the knob, the information
display changes as follows:
Instant Fuel Economy,
Trip Meter
Instant Fuel Economy,
Average Fuel Economy
Engine Oil Life
Instant Fuel Economy,
Odometer
■
Odometer
■
Trip Meter

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Instrument Panel
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of the trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100
km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the
average fuel economy is also reset.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2Maintenance Minder
TM P. 195
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed.
2Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 257
■
Average Fuel Economy
■
Engine Oil Life
■
Instant Fuel Economy
■
Check Fuel Cap

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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the DoorsKey Types and FunctionsThis vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors, and tailgate.
You can also use the remote transmitter
* to
lock and unlock the doors, and tailgate.
There is a PANIC button in the remote
transmitter.
■
Master Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All of the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
2Immobilizer System P. 90
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to
the electronics:•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids.•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
Ignition Keys
*
Ignition Keys with
Remote Transmitter
*
* Not available on all models