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uuAirbagsuAirbag System Indicators
Safe Driving
■When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled frontal
collision.
In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.Airbag System IndicatorsIf a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on and a
message appears on the intelligent multi-information display.
■When the ignition switch is turned to
ON
(w
The indicator comes on for a few seconds,
then goes off. This tells you the system is
working properly.
If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the
system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If you don’t, your airbags and seat
belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
■SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
1SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
3
WARNING
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in
serious injury or death if the airbag systems
or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts
you to a possible problem.

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IndicatorsIndicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.
●Comes on when the parking brake
is applied, and goes off when it is
released.●Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.●Comes on if there is a problem
with the brake system.●The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully
released.
●Comes on while driving - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check the
brake fluid level.
2What to do when the indicator
comes on while driving P. 319
●Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On P. 319
Brake System
Indicator
(Amber)
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the cooperative control with
regenerative brake.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer. Normal braking is
not affected.
U.S.
Canada(Red)U.S.
Canada(Amber)

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
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. 318
12 Volt Battery
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 12 volt
battery is not charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2If the 12 Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator Comes On P. 317
Indicator
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
●Indicates in which position your
shift lever is.
2Shifting P. 219
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Instrument Panel
Transmission
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.
●Blinks if the transmission system
has a problem.
●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden
starts and acceleration and have the
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds
if you are not wearing a seat belt
when you turn the ignition switch
to ON
(w.
●If the front passenger is not
wearing a seat belt, the indicator
comes on about a few seconds
later.●Blinks while driving if either you or
the front passenger has not
fastened a seat belt. The beeper
sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator goes
off when you and the front passenger
fasten their seat belts.●Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat belt
- A detection error may have occurred in
the sensor. Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2Seat Belt Reminder P. 33
Low Fuel
Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 1.9
U.S. gal./7.5 Liter left).●Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.
●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible.●Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message

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Instrument Panel
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
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.
2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 242
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.
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®)
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.●Comes on if there is a problem
with the hill start assist system.●Comes on if there is a problem
with the creep aid system or the
brake assist system.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System P. 235
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®)
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. 236
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Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w, 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. 317
Door 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 is not
completely closed.●The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if any door is
opened while driving.
●Goes off when all doors are closed.
Trunk Open
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w,
then goes off.
●Comes on if the trunk is not
completely closed.
●Goes off when the trunk is closed.

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
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 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. 319
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator
●Blinks when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine
automatically shuts off.
2Auto Idle Stop P. 222
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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.●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. 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.
U.S.
models
only* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
System Message
Indicator
●Comes on along with a beep when
a problem is detected. A system
message on the intelligent 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 i-MID. Take the appropriate action
for the message.●The i-MID does not return to the normal
screen unless the warning is canceled, or
the button is pressed.
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IMA System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the IMA 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. 320
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
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. 273, 274
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