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*1:Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake pedal before selecting the ON mode.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Fog Light
Indicator•Comes on when the fog lights are
on.——
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. 158—
Indicator
Indicator
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)•Comes on when Auto Idle Stop is
in operation. The engine
automatically shuts off.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 470—
Auto Idle Stop
System Indicator
(Amber)
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
——
•Comes on when Auto Idle Stop
system has been turned off by the
Auto Idle Stop OFF button.2Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF
P. 471
• Blinks if there is a problem with
the Auto Idle Stop system.• Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
All-wheel drive
(AWD )
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 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, change to
(P, and idle the engine
until the indicator goes off. If the
indicator does not stop blinking, take
your vehicle to a dealer.
2 Intelligent Variable Torque
Management (i-VTM4TM) AWD
System* P. 487
* Not available on all models
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MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the temperature of the transmission
is starting to get too hot.
• The performance of the vehicle may be reduced.•Until the message disappears, reduce your speed and
allow the system to cool down.
•Appears if the battery charge becomes low.•Charge the battery.
•Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Checking the Battery P. 599
•Appears when the schedu led maintenance is due
soon.
• Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver
Information Interface P. 565
•Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.2 Overheating P. 627
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MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when there is a problem with the power
tailgate system.
• Manually open or close the power tailgate.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
•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 manually start the engine.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
•Appears when the steer ing wheel is locked.•Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
•Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
U.S.
Canada
Models with power tailgate
U.S.
Canada
Canada
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MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.•Change the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button P. 165
•Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the remote inside the vehicle.•Disappears when you bring the remote back inside the
vehicle and close the door.
2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 167
•Appears when the remote battery becomes weak.•Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 601
•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 Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 622
●Appears three seconds after the To Start, Hold
Remote Near Start Button, then To Start Engine
messages appeared sequentially.●Unless you bring the smart en try remote in front of the
ENGINE START/STOP button, this message does not
appear.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 622
•Appears if there is a problem with the cooling
system.•Drive slowly to prevent overheating and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
•Appears if there is a problem with the headlights.
•Appears while driving - The headlights may not be
on. When conditions allow you to drive safety, have
your vehicle checked by a de aler as soon as possible.Models with LED headlights
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MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if there is a proble m with the parking sensor
system.
• Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with
mud, ice, snow, etc. If the indicator(s) stays on or the
beeper does not stop even after you clean the area,
have the system checked by a dealer.
• Appears if there are obstacles around the sensors.
•Check for obstacles near your vehicle to make sure it is
safe to park.
•Appears as soon as a prob lem is detected in the
smart entry system.• Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
•Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the push
button starting system.•Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
●Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while the vehicle is moving.2 Emergency Engine Stop P. 623
•Appears if there is a prob lem with the Auto high-
beam.• Manually operate the headlight switch.
• If you are driving with the high-beam headlights when
this happens, the headlights are changed to low beams.
•Appears when 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.
• May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,
snow, fog, etc.)•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
comes back on after you cleaned the area around the
camera.
Models with parking sensor system
Models with parking sensor system
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Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the light s on again, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The transmission is taken out of
(P and the
parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 82
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic
headlight adjusting system that automatically adjusts
the vertical angle of the high/low beam headlights. If
you find a significant change in the vertical angle of
the headlights, there may be a problem with the
system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Models without automatic headlight adjusting system
Models with automatic headlight adjusting system
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights
U.S. models
Canadian models
Canadian models
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Controls
1Wireless Charger*
This system consumes a lot of power. Do not use the
system for a long time when the engine is not
running. This may weaken the battery, making it
difficult to start the engine.
When using the wireless charger, check the user’s
manual that came with th e compatible device you
want to charge.
NOTICE
Do not place any magneti c recording media or
precision machines within the charging area while
charging.
The data on your cards such as credit cards can be
lost because of the magneti c effect. Also precision
machines such as watches can go wrong.
“Qi” and marks are the registered trademarks
owned by Wire less Power Consortium (WPC).
In the following cases, ch arging may stop or not start:
•The device is already fully charged.
•The temperature of the device is extremely high
while charging.
•You are at a place that emits strong
electromagnetic waves or noises, such as a TV
station, electric power plant, or gas station.
A device may not charge if the size or shape of its
chargeable side is not a ppropriate for use with the
charging area.
* Not available on all models
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