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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
engine starts.●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 336
Door and Trunk
Open Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you
set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Comes on if any door or the trunk is
not completely closed.
●Goes off when all doors and the trunk are
closed.
EPS (Electric
Power Steering)
System Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, 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 System Indicator Comes On
P. 338
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator
●Blinks when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine automatically
shuts off.
2Auto Idle Stop P. 250
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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON.●Comes on if the tire pressure of any
of the tires becomes significantly
low.●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.
2If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator Comes On or Blinks P. 339
System Message
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, 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
(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.
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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
IMA System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the hybrid system.
●Remains on or does not come on at all -
Avoid high speed driving and have the
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
2If the IMA Indicator Comes On P. 339
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. 286, 288
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High-Beam
Indicator
●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
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Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch
is on, or in AUTO when the exterior
lights are on.
●If you set the power mode to ACCESSORY
or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while the exterior
lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver's door is opened.
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Fog Light
Indicator
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.
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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, 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.
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you set the
power mode to ON, then goes off.●Comes on if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
then select the ON mode 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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U.S.Canada
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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the Security System
Alarm has been set.
2Security System Alarm P. 118
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Keyless Access
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set 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 checked by a dealer.
Low Temperature
Indicator
●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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Indicator

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
ECON Mode
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON.●Comes on when the ECON mode is
on.
2ECON Button P. 236
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.
2Cruise Control P. 237
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CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.
2Cruise Control P. 237
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Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the starting system has a problem.
●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 15 seconds while pressing the
brake pedal and manually start the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●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 the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
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Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when you close the door with the power mode
in ON without the keyless access remote inside the
vehicle.
●Disappears when you bring the keyless remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.
2Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 125
●Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.
●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 304
●Appears three seconds after the TO START ENGINE
message appears.
2Starting the Engine P. 226
●Appears after you unlock and open the driver’s door.
2Starting the Engine P. 226