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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator
●Comes on for a fe w seconds when
you turn the igniti on 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.
2 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
P. 243
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on for a fe w seconds when
you turn the igniti on 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 fe w seconds when
you turn the igniti on 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.
2 Overheating P. 335
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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.
2 VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka
ESC (Electronic Stability Control),
System P. 236
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®.2 VSA ® On and Off P. 237—
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.
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Trunk Open
Indicator
●Comes on for a few se conds if you turn
the ignition sw itch to ON (w, then goes
off.
●Comes on if the trunk is not completely
closed.
●Goes off when the trunk is 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.
2 If the EPS System Indicator Comes
On P. 339
Daytime
Running
Lights
Indicator
*
●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
DRL system.
●Have your vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.2Daytime Running Lights P. 121
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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 on e 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
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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 i-MID 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 re turn to the normal
screen unless the wa rning is canceled,
or the button is pressed.
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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 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. 289, 291 —
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.
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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, 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 al ter 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. 112—
Low Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a fe w seconds when
you turn the igniti on 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.
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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. 232
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2Cruise Control * P. 233—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
*
●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.2 Cruise Control * P. 233—
Washer Level
Indicator*
●Comes on when the washer fluid is
low.●Refill the washer fluid.2Refilling Window Washer Fluid
P. 281—
Maintenance
Minder Indicator*
●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 257—
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.
2 i-VTEC indicator P. 78
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Rev Indicators*
●Come on when the tachometer
reading approaches the red zone.
2Rev indicators P. 78—
Indicator
Indicator
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intelligent Multi-Information Display (i -MID) Warning and Information Messages*
The following messages appear only on the i-MID. Press the (display/information) bu tton to see the message again with the system
message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 338
●Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.2Daytime Running Lights P. 121
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.●Refill the washer fluid.2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 281Canadian models
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●Appears when the schedule d maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the i-MID P. 262
●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 the ignition switch.