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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage *
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 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
. 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. 30
Low Fuel
Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 2.8 U.S.
gal./10.8 Liter).
●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.
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ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few 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 an ti-lock function.
2ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P. 362
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few 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 air
bag 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.
VTM-4 ® System
Indicator *
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w
, then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the VTM-4 ®.
●Blinks when the VTM-4 ® system is
overheated. The system is inactive.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by
a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - The VTM-4® fl uid
temperature is too high. Stop in a safe
place, shift to
(P
, and idle the engine
until the indicator goes off. If the
indicator does not stop blinking, take
your vehicle to a dealer.
2 VTM (Variable Torque
Management)-4 r System * P. 354
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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.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the hill start assist system.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
check
ed by a dealer.
2 VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka
ESC (Electronic Stability Control),
System P. 352
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 ®.
2VSA ® On and Off P. 353—
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, glass hatch, or
tailgate is not completely closed.
●Goes off when all doors, glass hatch, and
tailgate are closed.
Door, Glass
Hatch, and
Tailgate 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, glass hatch, or
tailgate is not completely closed.
●Goes off when all doors, glass hatch, and
tailgate are closed.
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Daytime
Running Lights
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w
, then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the DRL system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Daytime Running Lights P. 127
System Message
Indicator *
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w
, 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 syst em 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 / (information)
button is pressed.
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A/T Temperature
Indicator *
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w
, then goes off.●Comes on when the transmission
fluid temperature is too high.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, shift to
(P
, and idle the engine
until the indicator goes off.
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TPMS Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the TPMS, or when a compact spare
tire is temporarily installed.
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all
- 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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Low Tire
Pressure
Indicator
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.
●Comes on for a while and then goes
off when a compact spare tire is
temporarily installed.
●Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if th ere 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 d ealer. 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.
Models with
information
display
Models with
information
display
Models with
multi-
information
display
Models with info rmation display
Models with multi- information display
Models with multi-information display
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Turn Signal
Indicators
●The turn signal indi cators 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 s
ignal light bulb has blown. Change
the bulb immediately.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 404, 405,
406
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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 remove the key from the ignition
switch while the 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.——
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w
, then goes off.●Comes on when the passenger side
airbag system is automatically shut
off.
●It does not mean there is a problem with
your side airbags.
●Comes on when nobody is sitting in
the passenger seat - Have the vehicle
checked by

a dealer.
●Comes on when some one is sitting in
the seat
- Have the passenger sit
properly.
U.S.
Canada
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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
malfu
nctioning. 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 secu rity system alarm
has been set.2 Security System Alarm * P. 118—
Starter System
Indicator *
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the starter system.●As a temporary measure, hold the
ignition switch to START
(e
for up to 15
seconds and start the engine. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
Fuel Economy
Indicator●Comes on and stays on while you are
driving with good fuel economy.——
U.S.
CanadaU.S.
Canada
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CRUISE MAIN
Indicator●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2 Cruise Control P. 348—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.
2 Cruise Control P. 348—
Washer Level
Indicator *●Comes on when washer fluid is low.
●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid
P. 401
Maintenance
Minder
Indicator
*
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
, then goes off.●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.2 Maintenance Minder™ P. 381—
Power Tailgate
Indicator *
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w
.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the power tailgate system.
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all
- You can still open or close the
tailgate manually. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.U.S.
CanadaU.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models