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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
Fog Light
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.
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Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, 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*1,
pull the key out, and then insert the key
and turn it to ON
(w*1 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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Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 124
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Indicator* Not available on all models

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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
ACC (Adaptive
Cruise Control)
Indicator
(Amber)
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
ACC.
●Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
ECON Mode
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, and goes
off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when you press the
ECON button.
2ECON Button P. 446
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
*
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.
2Cruise Control * P. 447
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CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
*
●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.
2 Cruise Control * P. 447
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Washer Level
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the washer fluid
gets low.
●Refill the washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid
P. 512
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Maintenance
Minder Indicator
*●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.
2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 489
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* Not available on all models

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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
Smart Entry
System
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON.●Comes on as soon as a problem is
detected in the smart entry system
or push button starting system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Starter System
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.●Comes on if 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.
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Light Control
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON ( w*1, then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the automatic lighting control
system or low beam headlights
*.
●Comes on while driving - Turn the lights
on manually and have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.
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U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models

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Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off without the shift lever in
(P.
●Push the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button at the same time.
●Appears when you close the door with the power mode
in ON without the smart entry remote inside the vehicle.
●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.
●Appears when the smart entry remote’s battery
becomes weak.
●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 535
Models with smart entry system

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Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
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The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the (information) button to see the message again
with the system message indicator on.
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 561
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
u Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 494
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 558
●Appears if there is a problem with the automatic
lighting control system.
●Comes on while driving - Manually turn the lights on,
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears if there is a problem with the low beam
headlights.
●Comes on while driving - Turn the lights on manually
and have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models

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Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears while you are customizing the settings and
the shift lever is moved out of
(P.
2Customized Features P. 97
●Appears after you unlock and open the driver’s door.
2Starting the Engine P. 429
●Appears three seconds after the To Start Engine
message appears.
2 Starting the Engine P. 429
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right after pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP
button to turn the engine off without the shift lever
in (P.
●Push the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P.

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Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
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●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 you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the smart entry remote inside
the vehicle.
●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 134
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak.
●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 535
●Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not with you to
start the engine. A beeper sounds six times.
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 552

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Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.●Appears when the battery is not charging.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 534
●Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator - Turn off the climate control system and rear
defogger to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 560
●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 for about three seconds when ACC has
been automatically canceled.
●You can resume the set speed after the condition that
caused ACC to cancel improves. Press the RES/+
button.
2 ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)
* P. 450
●Flashes when the system senses a likely collision with
a vehicle in front of you.
●Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the
brakes, change lanes, etc.).
2Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
* P. 458
●Appears when your vehicle is too close to the traffic
lane lines. The beeper sounds.
●Take appropriate action to keep your vehicle within the
lane lines.
2Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
* P. 462
* Not available on all models