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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
System Message 
Indicator
•Comes on for a few seconds 
when you turn the ignition switch 
to ON 
(w*1, then goes off.
• Comes on along with a beep 
when a problem is detected. A 
system message on the driver 
information interface appears at 
the same time.
•While the indicator is on, press the   
(display/information) button to see the 
message again.
• Refer to the Indicators  information in this 
chapter when a system message appears 
on the driver information interface. Take 
the appropriate action for the message.
• The driver information interface does not 
return to the normal screen unless the 
warning is canceled, or the   button 
is pressed.
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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. 540, 542, 543—
High Beam 
Indicator•Comes on when the high beam 
headlights are on.——
Lights On 
Indicator
•Comes on whenever the light 
switch is on, or in  AUTO when 
the exterior lights are on.• If you remove the key from the ignition 
switch*1 while the exterior lights are on, a 
chime sounds when the driver’s door is 
opened.—
Fog Light 
Indicator*
• Comes on when the fog lights are 
on.2 Fog Lights* P. 161—
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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2:Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake pedal before turning the ignition on.
*3:Canadian models without smart entry system
*4:Canadian models with smart entry system
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Immobilizer 
System Indicator
• Blinks if the immobilizer system 
cannot recognize the key 
information.•Blinks  - You cannot start the engine. 
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK 
(0*1, 
pull the key out*2, and then insert the key 
and turn it to ON 
(w*1 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
*3 *3
*4 *4
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Security System 
Alarm Indicator
•Blinks when the security system 
alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm  P. 145—
ECON Mode 
Indicator●Comes on when you press the 
ECON button.2ECON Mode  P. 438
Road Departure 
Mitigation 
(RDM) 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 RDM system.
●Stays on constantly  - Have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.
●Comes on if the RDM 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.
Indicator
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Road Departure 
Mitigation (RDM) 
Indicator
●Comes on when the RDM system 
shuts itself off.●Stays on - The temperature inside the 
camera is too high.
Use the climate control system to cool 
down the camera.
The system acti vates when the 
temperature inside the camera cools 
down.
2 Front Sensor Camera  P. 491
●Stays on - 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.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if 
the indicator and message come back on 
after you cleaned the area around the 
camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera  P. 491
●Comes on if there is a problem 
with the RDM system.
●Indicator may come on 
temporarily when the Maximum 
Load Limit is exceeded.
●Make sure the total load is within the 
Maximum Load Limit.
2Maximum Load Limit  P. 419●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.
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Adaptive Cruise 
Control (ACC) 
with Low Speed 
Follow Indicator 
(Amber)
●Comes on for a few seconds when 
you turn the igniti on switch to ON 
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem 
with ACC with Low Speed Follow.
●Comes on while driving  - Have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Comes on if the ACC with Low 
Speed Follow 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.
●Comes on if there is a problem 
with ACC with Low Speed Follow.
●Indicator may come on 
temporarily when the Maximum 
Load Limit is exceeded.
●ACC with Low Speed Follow has 
been automatically canceled.
●Make sure the total load is within the 
Maximum Load Limit.
2 Maximum Load Limit  P. 419●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.—
Adaptive Cruise 
Control ( ACC) 
with Low Speed 
Follow Indicator 
(Green)●Comes on when you press the 
MAIN  button.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with 
Low Speed Follow  P. 463—
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Lane Keeping 
Assist System 
(LKAS ) 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 the LKAS.
●Stays on constantly  - Have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.
Lane Keeping 
Assist System 
( LKAS ) Indicator 
(Green)●Comes on when you press the 
MAIN  button.
2Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 
P. 479—
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Collision 
Mitigation 
Braking 
System
TM 
(CMBSTM) 
Indicator
• Comes on for a few seconds 
when you turn the ignition switch 
to ON 
(w*1, then goes off.
• Comes on when you deactivate 
the CMBS
TM. A driver information 
interface message appears for five 
seconds.
• Comes on if there is a problem 
with the CMBS
TM.
●Stays on constantly without the 
CMBSTM off  - Have your vehicle checked 
by a dealer.
2 Collision Mitigation Braking 
SystemTM (CMBSTM) P. 453
• Comes on if the CMBSTM 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 in dicator should go 
off. If it does not, have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.
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Collision 
Mitigation 
Braking 
System
TM 
(CMBSTM) 
Indicator
• Comes on when the CMBSTM 
shuts itself off.• Stays on  - 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.
2 Front Sensor Camera  P. 491
•When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop 
your vehicle in a safe  place, and wipe off 
dirt using a soft cloth. Indicator may take 
some time to go off after the radar sensor 
is cleaned.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if 
the indicator does not go off even after 
you clean the sensor cover.
2 Collision Mitigation Braking 
SystemTM (CMBSTM) P. 453
2 Radar Sensor  P. 493
•Stays on  - The temperature inside the 
camera is too high. Use the climate control 
system to cool down the camera. The 
system activates when the temperature 
inside the camera cools down.
2 Front Sensor Camera  P. 491
●Comes on if there is a problem 
with the CMBSTM.●Indicator may come on 
temporarily when the Maximum 
Load Limit is exceeded.
●Make sure the total load is within the 
Maximum Load Limit.
2Maximum Load Limit  P. 419●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.
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