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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 75)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator 
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure 
Indicator
Charging System 
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System 
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist 
(VSA ®) System 
Indicator
VSA ® OFF  Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Electric Power 
Steering (EPS) System 
Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder 
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
 
Indicator
Parking Brake and 
Brake System 
Indicator (Red) Supplemental 
Restraint System 
Indicator
Door and Trunk Open 
Indicator CRUISE MAIN 
Indicator
Tachometer
Speedometer Fuel Gauge
Immobilizer System Indicator/
Security System Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 109)/Information Display* (P 111)/
Driver Information Interface
* (P 114)/System Indicators (P 76)
ECON Mode Indicator Turn Signal and 
Hazard Warning 
Indicators
Maintenance Minder 
Indicator
Models with information display
Parking Brake and 
Brake System 
Indicator (Amber)
System Indicators
Automatic Brake Hold 
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold 
Indicator
Temperature Gauge
Brake Depressing 
Indicator
Continuously variable 
transmission models
Brake Depressing 
Indicator
Manual transmission 
models
Smart Entry System 
Indicator*
Starter System 
Indicator*
*
 Not available on all models
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Quick Reference GuideSystem Indicators
Malfunction Indicator 
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure 
Indicator
Charging System 
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System 
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist 
(VSA ®) System 
Indicator
VSA ® OFF  Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
*
Electric Power 
Steering (EPS) System 
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder 
Indicator
System Indicators
Parking Brake and 
Brake System 
Indicator (Red) Supplemental 
Restraint System 
Indicator
Tachometer
Speedometer Fuel Gauge
Immobilizer System 
Indicator/Security System 
Alarm Indicator Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Low Fuel Indicator
ECON Mode 
Indicator Turn Signal and 
Hazard Warning 
Indicators
Models with driver information interface
Parking Brake and 
Brake System 
Indicator (Amber)
System Indicators
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada Automatic Brake Hold 
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold 
IndicatorU.S.
Canada Temperature Gauge
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator*
Adaptive Cruise 
Control (ACC) with 
Low Speed Follow 
(LSF) Indicator 
(Amber/Green)
*
System Message 
Indicator
Collision Mitigation 
Braking SystemTM 
(CMBSTM) Indicator*
Road Departure 
Mitigation (RDM) 
Indicator
*
Lane Keeping Assist 
System (LKAS) 
Indicator (Amber/
Green)
*
CRUISE CONTROL  
Indicator*
CRUISE MAIN  
Indicator*
M  (7-speed manual shift mode) 
Indicator/Shift Indicator*
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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*
Malfunction 
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the 
ignition switch to ON 
(w*1, and 
goes off when the engine starts, or 
after several seconds if the engine 
did not start. If “readiness codes” 
have not been set, it blinks five 
times before it goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem 
with the emissions control system.
●Blinks when a misfire in the 
engine’s cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board 
diagnostics for the emissions control 
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 577●Comes on while driving  - Have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving  - Stop in a safe 
place where there are no flammable 
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes 
or more, and wait for it to cool down. 
Then, take your vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp 
Comes On or Blinks  P. 556
Charging System 
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the 
ignition switch to ON 
(w*1, and 
goes off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the  battery is not 
charging.
●Comes on while driving  - Turn off the 
climate control system  and rear defogger 
in order to reduce electricity 
consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator 
Comes On  P. 555
Shift Lever 
Position 
Indicator
*
●Indicates the current shift lever 
position.
2Shifting P. 401, 403—
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages*
The following messages appear only on the dr iver information interface. Press the   (display/information) button to see the message 
again with the system  message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if either door or the trunk is not completely 
closed.
●Appears if either door or  the trunk is opened while 
driving. The beeper sounds.
●Goes off when both doors and the trunk are closed.
●Appears when the washer fluid gets low.●Refill the washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid  P. 503
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due 
soon.
●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now  and 
Maintenance Past Due  follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver 
Information Interface  P. 485
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on 
the battery.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery  P. 525
●Appears along with the battery charging system 
indicator when the batte ry is not charging.●Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger to 
reduce electricity consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator Comes On  P. 555
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets 
abnormally high.
2 Overheating  P. 553
Canadian models
* Not available on all models
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Controls
To use the wireless charger, the power  mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Charge a compatible device on the ar ea indicated by the   mark as follows:
1. To turn the system on and off, press and 
hold the   (power) button.
u When the system is activated, the green 
indicator light comes on.
2. Place the device you want to charge on the 
charging area.
u The system will au tomatically start 
charging the device, and the amber 
indicator light will come on.
u Make sure that the device is compatible 
with the system and placed with the 
chargeable side in the center of the 
charging area.
3. When charging is completed, the green 
indicator light will come on.
u Depending on the device, the amber 
indicator light will stay on.
■Wireless Charger*
Canadian models1Wireless Charger*
This system consumes a lot of power. Do not use the 
system for a long time when the engine is not 
running. This may weaken  the battery, making it 
difficult to start the engine.
When using the wireless charger, check the user’s manual 
that came with the compatible device you want to charge.
3CAUTION
Metal objects between the charge pad 
and the device to be charged will get 
hot and can burn you.
• Always remove foreign objects from 
the charge pad before charging the 
device.
• Be sure the surface is clear of dust and 
other debris before charging.
• Do not spill liquids (i. e. water, drinks, 
etc.) on the charger and the device.
• Do not use oil, grease, alcohol, 
benzine or thinner for cleaning the 
charge pad.
• Do not cover the system with towels, 
clothing, or other objects while 
charging etc.
• Avoid spraying aerosols which may 
come in contact with the charge pad 
surface.
Green Indicator
Amber Indicator
Charging Area (Power) Button
* Not available on all models
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Controls
■When charging does not start
Perform one of the solution s in the following table.
IndicatorCauseSolution
Green 
& 
AmberBlinking 
simulta- neously
There is an obstacle(s) between 
the charging area and the 
device.Remove the 
obstacle(s).
The device is not within the 
charging area. Move the device to the 
center of the charging 
area where   is 
located.
AmberBlinkingThe wireless charger is faulty.Contact a dealer for 
repairs.
1
Wireless Charger*
NOTICE
Do not place any magneti c recording media or 
precision machines within the charging area while 
charging.
The data on your cards such as credit cards can be 
lost because of the magneti c effect. Also precision 
machines such as watches can go wrong.
“Qi” and   marks are the registered trademarks 
owned by Wire less Power Consortium (WPC).
In the following cases, ch arging may stop or not start:
•The device is already fully charged.•The temperature of the device is extremely high 
while charging.
•You are at a place that emits strong 
electromagnetic wave or  noises, such as a TV 
station, electric power  plant, or gas station.
A device may not charge if  the size or shape of its 
chargeable side is not a ppropriate for use with the 
charging area.
Not all devices are compatible with the system.
During the charging phase, it is normal for the 
charging area and de vice to heat up.
Charging may be briefl y interrupted when:
•Both doors and the trunk are closed
- to avoid interference with the proper functioning 
of the smart entry system.
•The position of the device is altered.
Do not charge more than one device at a time on a 
charging area.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uUSB Port(s)
Features
USB Port(s)
Install the iPod USB connector or the USB flash 
drive to the front USB port.
u The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio 
files on a USB flash drive and connecting 
a cellular phone and charging device.
u The USB port (1.5A) is for charging 
devices, playing audio files and 
connecting compatib le phones with 
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
■In the consol e compartment*
The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio files 
on the USB flash drive and connecting a 
cellular phone and charging device.
u Move the removable beverage holder 
tray rearward.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
1 USB Port(s)
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the 
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may 
damage it.
•We recommend using an ex tension cable with the 
USB port.
•Do not connect the iPod or  USB flash drive using a 
hub.
•Do not use a device such as  a card reader or hard 
disk drive, as the device  or your files may be 
damaged.
•We recommend k eeping your data backed up 
before using the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may  vary depending on the 
device model and software version.
If the audio system does  not recognize the iPod, try 
reconnecting it a few times  or reboot the device. To 
reboot, follow the manufac turer’s instructions 
provided with the iPod or visit  www.apple.com/ipod.
The front USB port can suppl y up to 1.5A of power. 
It does not output 1.5A unless requested by the 
device.
For amperage details, read  the operating manual of 
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY 
( q or ON (w*1 first.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the 
port may generate noise in  the radio you are listening 
to.
USB charge (1.5A)
Models with 
color audio 
systemModels with 
Display Audio
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
In the console compartment
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Charging the Battery
Disconnect both battery cables to prevent da maging your vehicle’s electrical system. 
Always disconnect the negative (–) cable first, and reconnect it last.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
1 Battery
When you find corrosion, cl ean the battery terminals 
by applying a baking powder and water solution. 
Clean the terminal with a damp towel. Cloth/towel 
dry the battery. Coat the terminals with grease to 
help prevent future corrosion.
When replacing the battery,  the replacement must be 
of the same specifications.
Please consult a dealer for more information.
The VSA ® and CMBS
TM * indicators may come on 
when your turn the ignition switch to ON 
( w*1 after 
re-connecting a battery.
Drive a short distance at 12 mph (20 km/h). Each 
indicator should go off. If ei ther or both do not, have 
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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