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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Parking Brake 
and Brake 
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you 
turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w, then 
goes off if the parking brake has been 
released.
●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.
2 What to do when the indicator comes on while 
driving  P. 335
●Comes on along with the ABS indicator  - Have 
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 If the Brake System Indicator Comes On (Red)  
P. 335
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.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On  P. 333
U.S.
Canada
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Malfunction 
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn  the ignition switch 
to ON 
( w, and goes off when the engine 
starts, or after several seconds if the engine 
did not start. 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 systems.
●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.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes  P. 349●Comes on while driving - Have your 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 wa it for it to cool down. 
Then, take your vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or 
Blinks  P. 334
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 battery is not charging.
●Comes on while driving  - Turn off the heating and 
cooling system*/climate control system* and rear 
defogger to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On  
P. 333
Shift Lever 
Position Indicator
●Indicates current the shift lever position.
(d indicator:●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn 
the ignition switch to ON 
(w, then goes off.●Comes on when you press the (d button 
while the shift lever is in 
(D.
2 Shifting  P. 243
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
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 your 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 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 in dicator 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 your vehicle checked by a 
dealer.
2 Seat Belt Reminder  P. 30
Low Fuel 
Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is running 
low (approximately 2.3 U.S. gal./8.6 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.
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
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 your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System 
Indicator Comes On  P. 335
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn 
the ignition switch to ON 
(w.●May come on for a few seconds again if the 
engine is not started for several tens of 
seconds with the ignition switch in ON 
(w.●Comes 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. 252
●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.
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following key:Use the key to start and stop the engine, and 
to lock and unlock the doors and tailgate. You 
can also lock and unlock the doors and 
tailgate pressing the buttons on remote 
transmitter.
■Master Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The 
immobilizer system helps to  protect against vehicle 
theft. 2 Immobilizer System  P. 106
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to 
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in  direct sunlight, or in 
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the 
battery.
If the circuits in the keys  are damaged, the engine 
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not 
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them 
inspected by a dealer.
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Controls
Can be used to start and stop the engine, and 
lock and unlock driver's door.
Contains a number that you will need if you 
purchase a replacement key.
■Valet Key1Valet Key
When you need to leave a key with a third party, 
leave the valet key.
Gray
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a 
safe place outside  of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a 
dealer.
If you lose your key and  you cannot start the engine, 
contact a dealer.
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Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be 
used when the ignition switch is in ON 
(w.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release 
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)
Change the wiper switch setting according to 
the amount of rain.
■Adjusting the delay*
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper 
delay.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever, the wipers make 
two or three more sweeps before stopping.
■Windshield Wipers/Washers1 Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber 
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the 
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage 
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the 
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are 
operating intermittently,  the length of the wipe 
interval shortens. When the vehicle starts moving, the 
wipers make a single sweep.
When the vehicle speeds  up, the wiper operation’s 
shortest delay setting ( ) and the  LO setting become 
the same.
Models with intermittent time adjustment ring
Intermittent Time 
Adjustment Ring*
MIST
INT : Low speed with 
intermittent OFF
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull to 
use 
washer.
Long delay
Short delay
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from  your body can be adjusted so that you 
can comfortably grip the steering wheel  in an appropriate driving posture.
1. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up.
u The steering wheel adjustment lever is 
under the steering column.
2. Move the steering wheel  up or down, and 
in or out.
u Make sure you can see the instrument 
panel gauges and indicators.
3. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever 
down to lock the steering wheel in position.
u After adjusting the position, make sure 
you have securely locked the steering 
wheel in place by trying to move it up, 
down, in, and out.1Adjusting the Steering Wheel
Make any steering wheel  adjustments before you 
start driving.
3WARNING
Adjusting the steering wheel position while 
driving may cause you to lose control of the 
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the 
vehicle is stopped.To adjust
To lockLever
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