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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
High
Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w, 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. 294
IMA 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 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. 300
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 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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Low
Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, 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 a problem
with the temperature sensors. Have your
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
—
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition 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 your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Comes on when some one is sitting in
the seat - Have the passenger sit
properly.
High Beam
Indicator●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.——
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
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Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
●The turn signal in dicators 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.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs
P. 248, 249 —
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.
—
Fog Light
Indicator*
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.——
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
*
●Indicates the current shift lever
position.
2 Shifting P. 185—
M (7-speed
manual shift
mode)
Indicator/Shift
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the 7-speed
manual shift mode is applied.
2 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P. 187—
* Not available on all models
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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
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Do not attempt to al ter 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. 107—
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2Cruise Control P. 202—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator●Comes on if you have set a speed
for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control P. 202—
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator●Blinks when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine
automatically shuts off.
2Auto Idle Stop P. 193, 196—
Indicator
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*1:The driving mode message on the multi-information display app ears for a few seconds when you press the appropriate mode butt on.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Shift Up
Indicator*
●Comes on briefly when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w.●Comes on when shifting up is
recommended.
2Shift Up/Down Indicators P. 191—
Shift Down
Indicator*
●Comes on briefly when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w.●Comes on when shifting down is
recommended.
SPORT Mode
Indicator*1
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on when you press the
SPORT mode button.
23-Mode Drive System P. 199
NORMAL
Mode
Indicator
*1
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w.●Comes on when you press the
NORMAL mode button.
23-Mode Drive System P. 199
ECON Mode
Indicator*1
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.●Comes on when you press the
ECON mode button.
23-Mode Drive System P. 199
* Not available on all models
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Plus Sport
System
Indicator●Comes on while certain conditions
that can activate the Plus Sport
System are met.
2Plus Sport System P. 200—
Plus Sport
READY
Indicator
●Comes on when the Plus Sport
System is available.
●Stays on when the Plus Sport
System stands by to be activated.
●Goes off when the system is in
operation.
2 Plus Sport System P. 200—
Plus Sport
Indicator
●Comes on when the Plus Sport
System is available.
●Blinks by pressing the (Plus
Sport) button when the Plus Sport
System stands by to be activated.
●Blinks while the Plus Sport System
is in operation.
2Plus Sport System P. 200—
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Multi-Information Display Warn ing 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 me ssage indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 298
●Appears if there is a prob lem with the DRL system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 114
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 243
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
●Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 227
●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.
Canadian models
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the igniti on key is turned to
ACCESSORY
(q from ON (w. (The driver’s door is
closed.)—
●Appears when you open th e driver’s door while the
ignition key is in LOCK
(0.
●Remove the key from the ignition switch.
●Appears when the IMA batt ery is significantly low.●Drive continuously or, if nece ssary, allow the vehicle to
idle in an open area unt il the message disappears.
●Appears while you are custom izing the settings for the
following reasons:
The shift lever is moved out of
(P.
The parking brake is released.2 How to customize P. 90
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
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