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Quick Reference Guide
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P508)
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the lock
position. If so, open the rear door with the
outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the lever to
the unlock position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
•The exterior lights are left on.
•The key is left in the ignition switch.
•The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
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Quick Reference GuideWhy does a beeper sound
when I walk away from the
vehicle after I close the
door?
The beeper sounds if you move outside the walk away auto lock
operating range before the door completely closes.
2Locking the doors and tailgate (Walk away auto lock ®) (P142)
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Pressing the electric
parking brake switch does
not release the parking
brake. Why?Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
Depressing the accelerator
pedal does not release the
parking brake
automatically. Why?•Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
•Check if the transmission is in (P or (N. If so, select any other
position.
Models with smart entry system
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Brake System
Indicator
(Red)
•Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
• Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.
• Comes on if there is a problem
with the brake system.
• Comes on while driving - Check the
brake fluid level.
2 What to do when the indicator
comes on while driving P. 601
•Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have your vehicle checked by
a dealer.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On P. 601
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
* Not available on all models
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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*
Brake System
Indicator
(Amber)
•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 a system related to braking
other than the conventional brake
system.
• Comes on if there is a problem
with an automatic brake hold
system.
•Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models
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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*
Electric
Parking Brake
Indicator
•Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off if the parking
brake has been released.
• Comes on when the parking brake
is applied, and goes off when it is
released.
• Comes on for about 15 seconds
when you pull the electric parking
brake switch while the ignition
switch is in LOCK
(0*1.
• Stays on for about 15 seconds
when you turn the ignition switch
to LOCK
(0*1 while the electric
parking brake is set.
• Blinks and the electric parking brake
system indicator comes on at the
same time - There is a problem with the
electric parking brake system. The
parking brake may not be set.
Electric
Parking Brake
System
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 electric parking brake
system.
• Comes on while driving - Avoid using
the parking brake and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
2 If the Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator Comes On P. 602
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models
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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*
Automatic
Brake Hold
System
Indicator•Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
• Comes on when the automatic
brake hold system is on.2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 506
Automatic
Brake Hold
Indicator
•Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
• Comes on when the automatic
brake hold is activated.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 506—
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models
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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*
Brake
Depressing
Indicator
*
•Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
• Comes on when the electric
parking brake switch is pressed
without depressing the brake
pedal while the electric parking
brake is in operation.
• Comes on while driving - Press the
electric parking brake switch with the
brake pedal depressed.
2 Parking Brake P. 503
—
•Comes on when the automatic
brake hold button is pressed
without depressing the brake
pedal while the automatic brake
hold is in operation.
• Blinks if the automatic brake hold
is automatically canceled while it is
in operation. The beeper sounds.●Comes on while driving - Press the
automatic brake hold button with the
brake pedal depressed.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 506
•Immediately depress the brake pedal.
—
Electric Parking Brake System
Automatic Brake Hold System
* Not available on all models
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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*
Low Fuel
Indicator*
•Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 1.98
U.S. gal./7.5 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.
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Anti-lock
Brake System
( ABS )
Indicator• Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, 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. With this indicator
on, your vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock function.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 508
Supplemental
Restraint
System
Indicator
•Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, 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.
* Not available on all models
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