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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 2.6 U.S.
gal./9.7 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 igniti on 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.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
P. 482
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on 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.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®)
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Blinks when VSA® is active.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the VSA® system or hill start assist
system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System P. 472
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®) OFF
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on when you deactivate
VSA®.
2VSA ® OFF Button P. 473—
* 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.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Door and Trunk
Open Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1,
then goes off.
●Comes on if any door or the trunk is
not completely closed.
●The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if any door or the trunk is
opened while driving.
●Goes off when all doors and the trunk
are closed.
Parking Sensor
System Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the parking sensor system.
●Check if the area around the sensor(s) is
covered with mud, ice, snow, etc. If the
indicator stays on even after you clean
the area, have the system checked by a
dealer.
—
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, and goes
off when the engine starts.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the EPS system.
●Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Comes On P. 580
Models with
information
display
Models with
multi-
information
display
* 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.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Low Tire
Pressure/
TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then
goes off.
●May come on briefly if the ignition switch
is turned to ON
(w*1 and the vehicle is not
moved within 45 seconds, to indicate the
calibration process is not yet complete.
●Comes on and stays on when:
- One or more tires’ pressures are
determined to be significantly low.
- The system has not been calibrated.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a
safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.
●Stays on after the tires are inflated
to the recommended pressures - The
system needs to be calibrated.
2 TPMS Calibration P. 476
●Blinks for about one minute, and then
stays on if there is a problem with the
TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is
temporarily installed.●Blinks and remains on - Have your
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.
* 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.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
System
Message
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, 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.
—
Turn Signal
and Hazard
Warning
Indicators●Blinks when you oper ate the turn signal
lever.
●Blink along with all tu rn signals 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. 533, 535,
536
—
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*1 while the exterior lights are on,
a chime sounds when the driver's door
is opened.—
* Not available on all models
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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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Fog Light
Indicator*
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.——
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, 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*1,
pull the key out, 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. 132—
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
ECON Mode
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on when you press the
ECON button.
2ECON Button P. 441
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2Cruise Control * P. 442—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
*
●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.
2 Cruise Control * P. 442—
Washer Level
Indicator*
●Comes on when the washer fluid
gets low.●Refill the washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid
P. 530—
Maintenance
Minder Indicator*
●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 507—
* 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.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Smart Entry
System
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON.
●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 turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, 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.
—
Light Control
Indicator*
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the automatic lighting control
system or low beam headlights
*.
●Comes on while driving - Turn the lights
on manually and have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
—
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models
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