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This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators ............................................ 72
Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages ...................... 84
Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges .............................................. 92
Multi-Information Display .... .............. 94
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
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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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. 487, 488
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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 set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK) while the exterior lights are
on, a chime sounds when the driver's
door is opened.
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*1:On the left: Models without adaptive cruise controlOn the right: Models with adaptive cruise control
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage *1
Forward
Collision
Warning (
FCW )
Indicator *
●
Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode
to ON, 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 your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
● 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. 2Automatic shutoff P. 437
●
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.
2Automatic shutoff P. 437
2Automatic shutoff P. 437—
Models without adaptive cruise control
Models with adaptive cruise control
Models without adaptive cruise control
* Not available on all models
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*1:On the left: Models without adaptive cruise controlOn the right: Models with adapti ve cruise control
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*1
Lane Departure
Warning (
LDW)
Indicator *
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.
● Comes on if there is a problem with
the LDW system.●Stays on constantly - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
● Comes on when the LDW system
shuts itself off.●Stays on - The temperature inside the
LDW camera is too high.
The system activates when the
temperature inside the camera cools
down. 2Lane Departure Warning Camera (LDW Camera) P. 440
●
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.
2Lane Departure Warning Camera (LDW Camera) P. 440
* Not available on all models
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Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
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.
MessageConditionExplanation
● Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2 Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 529
●
Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
uConsequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 468
●
Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2 Overheating P. 525
●
Appears when the engine coolant temperature is
near its upper limit.●Drive slowly to prevent overheating.
●
Appears if any door or the trunk is not completely closed.
● The beeper sounds and the message comes on if any
door or the trunk is opened while driving.●
Goes off when all doors and the trunk are closed.
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the automatic
lighting control system.● Appears 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.● Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●
Appears if there is a problem with the acoustic
vehicle alerting system.● Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears while you are customizing the settings and
the shift lever is moved out of
(P .2 Customized Features P. 101
●
Appears if you try to go to Vehicle Settings from
the multi-information display while the audio/
information screen shows the same menu.● Select either display to customize a setting. You cannot have Vehicle Settings displayed on the multi-
information display and audio/information screen
simultaneously. 2Customized Features P. 101, 293
Models with LED
low beam
headlights
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MessageConditionExplanation
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Appears when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON.
2 Turning on the Power P. 416
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Appears when the steering wheel is locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right after pressing the POWER button.
●
Appears if you push the POWER button to turn the
power system off without the shift lever in
(P .
●
Push the POWER button twice after moving the shift
lever to
(P .
●
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 POWER button twice with your foot off the
brake pedal to change the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
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MessageConditionExplanation
●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.
2Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 135
●
Appears when the smart entry remote battery becomes weak.● Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 503
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Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too
weak to turn on the power system or the key is not
within operating range to turn on the power system.
A beeper sounds six times.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 520
●
Appears three seconds after you bring the smart
entry remote in front of the POWER button when
To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button
appears. To Start Vehicle: Brake + Push appears
sequentially.
2 Changing the Power Mode P. 133
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Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on the 12-volt battery.
● Appears when the 12-volt battery is not charging.● Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the 12-Volt Battery P. 502
● Appears along with the 12-volt battery charging
system indicator - Turn off the climate control system
and rear defogger to reduce electricity consumption. 2If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 528
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