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Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
when the power system starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately stop
in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On P. 642
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
either when the power system is
on or after several seconds if the
power system 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
systems.
●Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emis sions control systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 667●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 power system 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. 643
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
when the power system is on.
●Comes on when the 12-volt
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 12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator Comes On P. 642
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Transmission
System Indicator
●The indicated current gear
selection blinks if there is a
problem with the transmission
system.●Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and stop
in a safe place immediately.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●All the gear positions may light
for several seconds.●When all the gear positions light, immediately
stop your vehicle in a safe place.
●Indicators go off if there is no problem.
However, even if they go off, take your vehicle
to a dealer for inspection.
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●The indicated current gear
selection or all the gear positions
blink if there is a problem with
the transmission system, and the
vehicle no longer moves.●Immediately stop in a safe place.
2Emergency Towing P. 657●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●The indicated current gear
selection or all the gear positions
blink if you cannot select
(P due
to the transmission system
failure.
●The power system can be activated as a
temporary measure.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator
Blinks along with the Warning Message
P. 646
●Set the parking brake when parking.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
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Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds
if you are not wearing a seat belt
when you set the power mode to
ON.
●If the front passenger is not
wearing a seat belt, the indicator
comes on about a few seconds
later.
●Blinks while driving if either you
and/or the front passenger has
not fastened a seat belt. The
beeper sounds an d the indicator
blinks at regular intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator goes off
when you and the front passenger fasten their
seat belts.
●Stays on after you and/or the front
passenger has fastened the seat belt(s) -
A detection error may have occurred in the
sensor. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 40
Low Fuel Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve
is running low (approximately 2.5
U.S. gal./9.5 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.
POWER SYSTEM
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the electric vehicle system.
●Comes on while driving - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
2 If the Power System Indicator Comes On
P. 647
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High Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Blinks when the engine coolant
temperature goes up, and stays
on if the temperature continues
to rise.
●Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to
prevent overheating.
●Stays on while driving - Immediately stop in
a safe place and allow the engine to cool.
2 Overheating P. 640
Low Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Comes on when the engine
coolant temperature is low.
●If the indicator stays on after the engine has
reached normal operating temperature, there
may be problem with the temperature
sensors. Have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer.
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SPORT+ mode
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Comes on when you press the
Dynamic Mode button if the
Sport+ mode was selected.2 Integrated Dynamics System P. 474—
READY Indicator
●Comes on when the vehicle is
ready to drive.
2Turning on the Power P. 457
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Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, 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. Wi th this indicator on,
your vehicle still has normal braking ability but
no anti-lock function.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 524
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, 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.
Auto High-Beam
Indicator●Comes on when all the operating
conditions of the Auto high-
beam are met.
2Auto High-Beam P. 179—
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Vehicle Stability
AssistTM (VSA®)
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Blinks when VSA ® is active.●Comes on if there is a problem
with the VSA®.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA® ), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
P. 506
Vehicle Stability
AssistTM (VSA ®)
OFF Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Comes on when you partially
disable VSA ®.
2VSA ® On and Off P. 507—
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Speed-sensitive
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
when the power system is on.
●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.
2If the Speed-Sensitive Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes
On P. 644
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Comes on if the tire pressure of
any of the tires becomes
significantly low.
●Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a spare
tire
* is temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, check tire pressures, and inflate the
tire(s) if necessary.
●Blinks and remains on - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is fitted with
a spare, get your regular tire repaired or
replaced and put back on your vehicle as soon
as you can.
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
●Blinks when you operate the turn
signal lever.
●Blink along with all turn signals
when you press the hazard
warning button.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 582
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High Beam
Indicator●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.——
* Not available on all models
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Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on when the light switch
in a position other than OFF or
when the switch is set to AUTO
and the exterior lights come on.●If you set the power mode to ACCESSORY or
VEHICLE OFF while the exterior lights are on, a
chime sounds when the driver’s door is
opened.
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Fog Light
Indicator*
●Comes on when the fog lights
are on.
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Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you set
the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer
system cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the power system.
Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF, 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.
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* Not available on all models
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