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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Low Fuel
Indicator
•Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately
2.2 U.S. gal./8.4 L 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.
Anti-lock
Brake System
(ABS)
Indicator• Comes on if 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. 518
Supplemental
Restraint
System
Indicator
•Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected:
- Supplemental restraint system
- Knee airbag system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner• Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.

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Auto High-
Beam
Indicator•Comes on when all the operating
conditions of the auto high-beam
are met.
2 Auto High-Beam P. 199—
Vehicle
Stability
Assist
TM
(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. 443
●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: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
*2

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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.
●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.
2 Parking Brake P. 510●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. 414
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2 Overheating P. 613
●Appears if the automatic brake hold is automatically
canceled while it is in operation.●Immediately depress the brake pedal.
●Appears when the automa tic brake hold system is
turned off.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 515
●Appears when the automa tic brake hold button is
pressed without wearing the driver’s seat belt.●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 515

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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 hold button with the brake
pedal depressed.
2Automatic Brake Hold P. 515
●Appears when the parking brake is applied
automatically while it is in operation.
2Automatic Brake Hold P. 515
2 Parking Brake P. 510
●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. 510

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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.
The beeper sounds six times.●Bring the back of the remote into contact with the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
2If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 606
●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.
●Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the
smart entry system* or push button starting system.
●Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
U.S.
Canada
* 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 when you attempt to change to another
shift position with the transmission in
(P and the
engine OFF.
• To select another shift position while in (P, the engine
must be ON.
• Appears when you set the power mode to OFF while
driving.•Immediately stop in a safe place, set the parking brake,
then restart the engine. If the message disappears,
continue driving.
Automatic transmission models