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NSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT PANEL
Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Parking brake
release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive
with it not fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indica\
tor
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remain\
s on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Door/trunk open
A door or the trunk is not closed. A beep sounds if open while driving.
Low fuel
refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem w\
ith the
fuel gauge. See your dealer.
Low tire pressure*
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if n\
ecessary.
The indicator also appears if the system has not been calibrated (see p\
age
118).
Washer fluid level (Canadian models)*
The washer fluid is low. refill the washer fluid (see page 137).
System message*
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also
appears on the Driver Information Interface. Check the display for more \
information. Press the display/information button on the steering wheel \
to
clear the message.
Maintenance Minder™*
Scheduled maintenance for your vehicle is due.
Immobilizer/security system
Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If th\
e
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle
off, remove the key from the ignition*, press and hold the brake pedal, \
and
restart the vehicle. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem wi\
th the
system. See your dealer.
Canadian models: To reset the immobilizer system, follow the steps above
after the battery has been disconnected.
U.S.
Canada
*if equipped
vSA off
vSA engaged (blinking)
CrUISe MAIN on
CrUISe CoNTroL on
ACC* on
CMBS™* off
LKAS* on
Turn signals/hazards on
Fog lights* on
High beams on
exterior lights on
eCoN mode* on
Automatic brake hold on
Automatic brake hold
activated
U.S.
Canada
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
Brake depress
You must press the brake pedal before activating the electric parking bra\
ke
or automatic brake hold. If the indicator blinks, automatic brake hold i\
s
canceled during operation. Immediately press the brake pedal.
CV T models
MT models
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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
DRIVING
Refueling from a Portable Fuel Container
If you need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel container, use the funnel
provided with your vehicle.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Press on the edge of the fuel fill door to open it.
3. Take the funnel out of the tool case in the trunk.
4. Place the end of the funnel on the lower part of
filler opening, then insert it slowly and fully. Make
sure that the end of the funnel goes down along
with the filler pipe.
5. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container. Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill
any.
6. remove the funnel from the filler neck. Wipe up
any fuel from the funnel before storing it.
7. Close the fuel fill door.
Funnel
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container or any funnel othe\
r than the
one provided with your vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel tank with foreign ob\
jects. This
can damage the fuel system and its seal.
NOTICE
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength*
If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak, a message appear\
s in the
display with information on how to start the engine.
1. Touch the back of the remote transmitter to the
eNGINe STArT/SToP button while the indicator is
flashing.
2. With the brake pedal or clutch pedal pressed,
press the eNGINe STArT/SToP button within 10
seconds.
Shift Lever Does Not Move*
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of Par\
k (P).
1. Set the parking brake.
2. remove the key from the ignition, or remove the
built-in key from the remote transmitter.
3. Move the removable beverage holder tray
rearward. remove the cover by pulling it with your
fingers.
4. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-tip
screwdriver to remove the cover of the shift lock
release slot. Put the tip of the flat-tip screwdriver
into the slot and remove it as shown in the image.
5. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
6. While pushing the key in, press the shift lever
release button and place the shift lever into Neutral
(N). The lock is now released. Have the shift lever
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
*if equipped
Slo t
Cove r
Release
butto n
Shift lock
release slot
