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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Transmission
Indicator*
●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*1.●If the front passenger is not wearing
a seat belt, the indicator comes on 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.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 33
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information
display
Models with
multi-
information
display
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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Low Fuel
Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 2.6 U.S.
gal./9.7 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.
Anti-lock Brake
System ( ABS)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w*1, 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 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
P. 474
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w*1, 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.
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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®)
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Blinks when VSA® is active.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the VSA® system or hill start assist
system.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System P. 464
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®) OFF
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on when you deactivate
VSA®.
2VSA ® On and Off P. 465—
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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Door and Trunk
Open Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1,
then goes off.
●Comes on if any door or the trunk is
not completely closed.
●The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if any door or the trunk is
opened while driving.
●Goes off when all doors and the trunk
are closed.
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, 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.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Comes On P. 560
Models with
information
display
Models with
multi-
information
display
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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Low Tire
Pressure/
TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then
goes off.
●May come on briefly if the ignition switch
is turned to ON
(w*1 and the vehicle is not
moved within 45 second s, to indicate the
calibration process is not yet complete.
●Comes on and stays on when:
- One or more tires’ pressures are
determined to be significantly low.
- The system has not been calibrated.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a
safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.
●Stays on after the tires are inflated
to the recommended pressures - The
system needs to be calibrated.
2 TPMS Calibration P. 468
●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.●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.
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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
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*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—
Indicator
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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2:On the left: Models with information display On the right: Models with multi-information display
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*2
Forward
Collision
Warning
(FCW )
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on when you have
customized FCW to turn off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the FCW system.
●Stays on constantly without FCW off - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Blinks when the system detects
a likely collision with a vehicle in
front of you. The beeper sounds.
●Blinks while driving - Take appropriate action to prevent
a collision (apply the br akes, change lanes, etc.).
——
●Comes on when the FCW
system shuts itself off.●Stays on - The temperature inside the FCW system is too high.
The system activates when the temperature inside the system
cools down.
2 Automatic shutoff P. 458
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●Stays on - The radar sensor or the area around the camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and
wipe it off with a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if:
The indicator and message stay on after you cleaned the
radar sensor cover.
The indicator and message come back on after you cleaned
the area around the camera.
2 Automatic shutoff P. 458
2Automatic shutoff P. 458——
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Models with multi- information display
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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2:On the left: Models wi th information display
On the right: Models with multi-information display
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*2
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
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 LDW system.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Blinks when your ve hicle is too close
to the lane lines. The beeper sounds.
●Blinks while driving - Take
appropriate action to keep your vehicle
within the lane lines.
——
●Comes on when the LDW system
shuts itself off.●Stays on - The temperature inside the
LDW camera is too high.
The system acti vates when the
temperature inside the camera cools
down.
2 LDW Camera P. 461
●Stays on - The area around the camera
is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off
with a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if
the indicator and message come back
on after you cleaned the area around
the camera.
2 LDW Camera P. 461
Models with info rmation display
* Not available on all models