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Quick Reference Guide
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.
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 key is left in the ignition switch *
.
● The power mode *
is in ACCESSORY.
● The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
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.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Pressing the electric
parking brake switch does
not release the parking
brake. Why?Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
Depressing the accelerator
pedal does not release the
parking brake
automatically. Why?● Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
● Check if the transmission is in
(P or (N. If so, select any other
position.
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Parking Brake and Brake
System Indicator (Red)
●
Comes on for a fe w seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w*1
, 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 for about 15 seconds
when you pull the electric parking
brake switch while the ignition
switch is in LOCK
(0 *1
.
● Stays on for about 15 seconds
when you turn the ignition switch
to LOCK
(0 *1
while the electric
parking brake is set.
● Comes on while driving - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check the
brake fluid level. 2What to do when the indicator
comes on P. 548
● Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have your vehicle checked by
a dealer. 2If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On or Blinks P. 548
● Blinks and the brake system indicator
(amber) comes on at the same time -
There is a problem with the electric
parking brake system. The parking brake
may not be set.
Avoid using the parking brake and have
your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately. 2If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On or Blinks at the Same
Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On P. 549
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicatorsu
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator (Amber)
●
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 a system related to braking
other than the conventional brake system.
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the electric parking brake
system or the automatic brake
hold system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
● Comes on while driving - Avoid using
the parking brake and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes off.
● Comes on when the automatic
brake hold system is on.2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 448
Automatic Brake
Hold Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes off.
● Comes on when the automatic
brake hold is activated.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 448—
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, 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. 2If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 546
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models
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Continued
Instrument Panel
*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 1.8
U.S. gal/7.0 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 ignition 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. 2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 451
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition 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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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2:Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake pedal before turning the ignition on.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage *
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●
Blinks 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 *2
, 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. 136—
Indicator
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
ECON Mode
Indicator●
Comes on when you press the ECON button.
2ECON Button P. 404
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator *●
Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.
2Cruise Control P. 405—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator *●
Comes on if you have set a speed for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control P. 405—
Maintenance Minder
Indicator*●
Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.
2 Maintenance Minder TM
P. 473—
Smart Entry System Indicator *
●
Comes on for a few seconds
when you set 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.
—
Starter System
Indicator *
●
Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
● Comes on if the starter system has
a problem.●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for up
to 15 seconds while pressing the brake
pedal and manually start the engine. Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
—
* Not available on all models
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