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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators............................................ 72
Information Display Warning and Information Messages ...................... 85
Gauges and Displays Gauges .............................................. 88
Information Display............................ 89
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Starter System
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
set the power mode to ON, then goes off
when the engine starts.
●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 clutch pedal
(manual transmission only), and manually start the
engine. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators●Blinks when you operate the turn signal
lever.
●Blink if 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. 398, 401
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*, or
set the power mode* to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while
the exterior lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
Fog Light Indicator*●Comes on when the fog lights are on.—
U.S.
Canada
* 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
Forward
Collision
Warning
(FCW)
Indicator
*
●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 the FCW system.
●Comes on when you have
customized FCW to turn off.
●Stays on constantly without FCW off - Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks when the system detects
a likely collision with a vehicle in
front of you. The beeper
sounds.●Blinks while driving - Take appropriate action to
prevent a collisio n (apply the brakes, change lanes,
etc.).
—
●Comes on when the FCW
system shuts itself off.●Stays on - The temperature inside the FCW
system is too high. The sy stem activates when the
temperature inside the system cools down.
2 Automatic shutoff P. 349
●Stays on - The area around the camera is blocked
by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place,
and wipe it off with a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the
indicator and message come back on after you
cleaned the area around the camera.
2 Automatic shutoff P. 349
* 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
Lane
Departure
Warning
(LDW)
Indicator
*
●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 the LDW system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
●Blinks when your vehicle is too
close to the la ne lines. The
beeper sounds.●Blinks while driving - Take appropriate action to
keep your vehicle within the lane lines.
—
●Comes on when the LDW
system shuts itself off.●Stays on - The temperature inside the LDW
camera is too high.
The system activates when the temperature inside
the camera cools down.
2 LDW Camera P. 352
●Stays on - The area around the camera is blocked
by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place,
and wipe it off with a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the
indicator and message come back on after you
cleaned the area around the camera.
2 LDW Camera P. 352
* Not available on all models
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Information Display Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the information display.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2Check Fuel Cap Message P. 452
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP
button to turn the engine off without the shift lever
in
(P.
●Push the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P.
●Move the shift lever to (P.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right while
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button at the
same time.
●Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the smart entry remote inside
the vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
●Appears when the smart entry remote’s battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 421
Models with smart entry system
Canadian models with continuously variable transmission
U.S. models with continuously variable transmission
U.S. models with manual transmission
Canadian models
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the warning distance setting has
been changed.
2 To change vehicle distance and to turn the
system on and off P. 349
Models with FCW
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Tailgate
Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or
closing it.
■Opening the tailgate
• Open the tailgate all the way.
u If it is not fully opened, the tailgate may begin to close under its own weight.
• Be careful when it is windy. The wi nd may cause the tailgate to close.
■Closing the tailgate
Keep the tailgate closed while driving to: u Avoid possible damage.
u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 69
1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Be careful not to hit your head on the tailgate or to
put your hands between th e tailgate and the cargo
area when closing the tailgate.
When you are storing or pi cking up luggage from the
cargo area while the engine is idling, do not stand in
front of the exhaust pipe. You may get burned.
Do not allow any passenger in the cargo space. They
may get hurt during hard braking, a sudden
acceleration, or a crash.
3WARNING
Anyone caught in the path of a tailgate
that is being opened or closed can be
seriously injured.
Make sure the path of the tailgate is clear
of people before ope ning or closing it.
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