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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Vehicle Stability
AssistTM (VSA®)
System
Indicator
●Blinks when VSA ® is active.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the brake assist system, VSA®
system or hill start assist system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System P. 496
●Comes on if the VSA ® system is
deactivated temporarily after the
battery has been disconnected, then
re-connected.●Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph
(20 km/h). The indicator should go off. If it
does not, 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.
*2:Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission models for Canadian models
*3:Manual transmission models for Canadian models
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Immobilizer
System
Indicator
• 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.
Indicator
*2
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*3
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Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the driver info rmation interface. Press the (home) button, select Warnings, then press the left
selector wheel to see the message agai n with the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the vehicle is no longer able to run
due to a malfunction.●Immediately stop in a safe place.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
●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 stopped, 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.
2 Starting the Engine P. 467
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2 Overheating P. 683
●Appears if the automatic brake hold is automatically
canceled while it is in operation.●Immediately depress the brake pedal.Automatic transmission/
Continuously variable
transmission models
Manual transmission
models

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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the automatic brake hold system is
turned off.
2Automatic Brake Hold P. 581
●Appears when the automatic brake hold button is
pressed without wearing the driver’s seat belt.●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
2Automatic Brake Hold P. 581

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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the automatic brake hold button is
pressed without depressing the brake pedal while
the automatic brake hold is in operation.●Press the automatic brake ho ld button with the brake
pedal depressed.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 581
●Appears when the parking brake is applied
automatically while it is in operation.
2Automatic Brake Hold P. 581
2 Parking Brake P. 575
Automatic transmission/
Continuously variable
transmission models
Manual transmission
models

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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the electric parking brake switch is
pressed without depressing the brake pedal while
the electric parking brake is in operation.●Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake
pedal depressed.
2 Parking Brake P. 575
Automatic transmission/
Continuously variable
transmission models
Manual transmission
models

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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if the remote battery is too weak to start the
engine or the key is not within operating range to
start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.●Bring the remote in front of the ENGINE START/STOP
button to be touched with.
2 If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 676
●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 and clutch pedal (manual
transmission only), manu ally start the engine.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the
smart entry system* or push button starting system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models