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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 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 your 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 your
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. 339
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 your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
* 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.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
High Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, 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. 433
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®)
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition 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 your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System P. 329
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®) OFF
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on when you deactivate
VSA ®.
2 VSA ® On and Off P. 330—
Door 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 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.
* 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.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
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 the trunk is not completely
closed.
●Goes off when the trunk is 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 your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Comes On P. 437
Daytime
Running
Lights
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
DRL system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 139—
Low Tire
Pressure/
TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1.●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. 333
●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 your
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
* 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.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
System Message
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, 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 warning is canceled,
or the button is pressed.
—
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
●Blink when you operate the turn
signal lever.
●Blink along with all turn signals
when you press the hazard warning
button.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown.
Change the bulb immediately.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 383, 385
—
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*1 while the exterior lights are on,
a chime sounds when the driver's door
is opened.—
Fog Light
Indicator*
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.——
* 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.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
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 your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Electrical
problems can occur.
—
Security System
Alarm Indicator*
●Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm* P. 125—
Low Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●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
your vehicle inspec ted by a dealer.
—
Smart Entry
System Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on as soon as a problem is
detected in the smart entry system
or push button starting system.
●Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
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.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
ECON Mode
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on when you press the
ECON button.
2ECON Button* P. 325
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2Cruise Control * P. 326—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
*
●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.
2 Cruise Control * P. 326—
Washer Level
Indicator*
●Comes on when the washer fluid
gets low.●Refill the washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid
P. 375—
Maintenance
Minder Indicator*
●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 353—
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. 83
—
Rev Indicators*
●Come on when the tachometer
reading approaches the red zone.
2Rev indicators P. 83—
Indicator
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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intelligent Multi-Information Display (i -MID) Warning and Information Messages*
The following messages appear on ly on the i-MID. Press the (display/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 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 436
●Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 139
●Appears when the washer fluid gets low.●Refill the washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 375
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
●Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.2 Maintenance Minder Messages on the i-MID P. 358
Canadian models
* Not available on all models
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MessageConditionExplanation
●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.
Models without smart entry system
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