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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
•After you have set the power mode
to ON, the vehicle performs system
checks. However, if the readiness
codes have not been set by that
time, this indicator will blink five
times and then go 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. 634
•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. 609
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Auto Idle Stop
Indicator
(Green)●Comes on when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine automatically
shuts off.
2Auto Idle Stop P. 428—
Auto Idle Stop
System
Indicator
(Amber)
●Comes on when the Auto Idle Stop
system has been turned off by the
Auto Idle Stop system OFF button.
2Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF P. 429
●Blinks if there is a problem with the
Auto Idle Stop system.●Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
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*1:Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake pedal before selecting the ON mode.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*1
Immobilizer
System
Indicator
•Comes on briefly when you set the
power mode to ON, then goes off.
• Blinks if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.• Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF*1, then
select the ON mode 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
•Comes on briefly when you set the
power mode to ON, then goes off.
• Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 173—
Indicator
Indicator
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Super
Handling-All
Wheel Drive
TM
( SH-AWD ®)
Indicator
*
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the SH-AWD ® system.
●Blinks when the differential
temperature is too high.
●Stays on constantly - The engine drives
the front wheels only in this state. Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place, put the transmission into
(P, and
idle the engine until th e indicator goes off.
If the indicator does not stop blinking,
take your vehicle to a dealer.
2 Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM
(SH-AWD ®)* P. 437
Maintenance
Minder
Indicator
●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.
●Consequently, Maintenance Due
Now and Maintenance Past Due
follow.2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 525
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Roll the right selector wheel to see the message again with the
system message indicator on.
2 Switching the Display P. 129
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the vehicle is no longer able to run
due to a malfunction.●Immediately stop in a safe place.
●Appears when there is a ri sk that the vehicle will
move unexpectedly after you have stopped due to a
malfunction with the vehicle.●While the vehicle is stoppe d, apply the parking brake.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears when you set the power mode to ON again
and the vehicle is able to run.
2Starting the Engine P. 411
●Appears when the engine stops without the
transmission in
(P, and does not restart
automatically.
●Appears if you open the bonnet while Auto Idle Stop
activates.
●If you want to set the power mode to ON, put the
transmission into
(P.●If you want to start the engine, follow the normal
procedure.
2 Starting the Engine P. 411
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when 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, manually start the engine.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.U.S.
Canada
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the climate control
system.●Turn off the climate control system until the message
disappears. If the message appears again, take your
vehicle to a dealer.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you unlock an d open the driver’s door
while the engine is running by remote engine start.
2 Remote Engine Start* P. 413
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a pr oblem with the adaptive
damper system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. Your vehicle will
have normal damping ability without the adaptive
damper feature.
Models with remote engine start
Models with head-up display
* Not available on all models
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Controls
You can remotely check if your vehicle’s doors
are all locked or any are unlocked using the
keyless access remote from extended
distances.
Press the lock button, the Amber (left) LED blinks once. Then after three seconds one
of the following feedback will come:
• Green (center) comes on: Acknowle dges that the doors are locked.
• Red (right) comes on: Acknowledges that doors are not locked, or any door is not
completely closed.
• Red (right) blinks three times: The remote does not receive the door lock status
from the vehicle.
■Checking Door Lock Status*1 Checking Door Lock Status*
Operate the remote in an open space. If there are
buildings or other obstacl es between your vehicle
and the remote, the remote may not work even
within the operable range. However, the range
required for unlocking the tailgate and all the doors
as well as activating the pa nic function is the same as
that required for operating the standard keyless
access remote. 2 Using the Remote Transmitter P. 155
When checking the door lock status, you can also
start or stop the engine. 2 Remote Engine Start
* P. 413
Red
Green
Amber
Lock Button
* Not available on all models
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