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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P279)
Under the Hood (P288)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the 12-volt battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P300)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P306)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P308)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right while
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button at
the same time.
The power mode does not
change from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Why?The shift lever should be moved to (P.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the
lock position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the lever
to the unlock position.
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Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
●The Auto Idle Stop is in operation.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when:
●Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
●The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
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uuAirbags uAirbag System Indicators
Safe Driving
■When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airb ags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled frontal
collision.
In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.
Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in the airbag system , the SRS indicator will come on and a
message appears on the i-MID.
■When the power mode is set to ON
The indicator comes on for a few seconds,
then goes off. This te lls you the system is
working properly.
If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the
system checked by a dealer as soon as po ssible. If you don’t, your airbags and seat
belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
■Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator1Supplemental Restraint Sy stem (SRS) Indicator
3WARNING
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in
serious injury or death if the airbag systems
or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible if th e SRS indicator alerts
you to a possible problem.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
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 wi th 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 return to the normal
screen unless the warn ing is canceled, or
the button is pressed.
—
IMA System
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 IMA system.
●Remains on or does not come on at all
- Avoid high speed driving and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
2 If the IMA Indicator Comes On P. 352
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator●Blinks when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine
automatically shuts off.
2Auto Idle Stop P. 246—
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators●Blinks when you operate the turn
signal lever.
●Blink 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. 302, 303
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
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
ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the exterior lights are on, a chime
sounds when the driver ’s door is opened.
—
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you set the
power mode to ON, then goes off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer
system cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
then select the ON mode 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.
—
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2Cruise Control P. 249—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator●Comes on when you have set a
speed for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control P. 249—
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uuIndicators uintelligent Multi-Informat ion Display (i-MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-M ID) Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the i-MID. Press the (display/information) button to see the message again with the syst em
message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2 Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 350
●Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 127
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 299
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon. u Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.
2Maintenance MinderTM P. 283
●Appears when the IMA batte ry is significantly low.●Drive continuously or, if necessary, allow the vehicle to
idle in an open area un til the message disappears.
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uuGauges and intelligent Multi- Information Display (i-MID)uintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)
Instrument Panel
■Real-time score
The Eco assist scoring system is a point system
you can use to monitor your driving style and
its impact on fuel economy. Points are
represented by leaf icons on the i-MID. Leaves
are:
• Accumulated when your driving style is fuel
efficient.
• Deducted when your style is not fuel
efficient.
■Reset the system
To clear all leaves and lifetime points, complete step 5 through 7 within 30 seconds,
and do not run the engine.
1. The shift lever must be in
(P.
2. Set the power mode to ON.
3. If the ECON mode is on, press the ECON button to turn it off.
4. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
5. Set the power mode to ON again.
6. Depress the brake pedal twice.
u The ambient meter color ch anges from blue to green.
u When the Fuel Efficiency Backlight setting on the i-MID is off, the color stays
in blue.
7. Press the ECON button twice.
u The ambient meter color turns off.
8. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
■Ecological Drive Display
Leaf
ICON 1st Stage
2nd Stage3rd Stage
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