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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators............................................ 72
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages ...................... 85
Gauges and Multi-Information Display Gauges .............................................. 92
Multi-Information Display .................. 93
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, 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 when the brake fluid level
is low.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the brake system.
●The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if you drive with the
parking brake not fully released.
●Comes on while driving - Make sure the
parking brake is released. Check the brake
fluid level.
2 What to do when the indicator comes
on while driving P. 598
●Comes on along with the ABS indicator
- Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On P. 598
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
●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 a
system related to braking other than
the conventional brake system.
●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●With this indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability.
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)
U.S.
Canada
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Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 596
Shift Lever
Position Indicator●Indicates the current gear selection.2Shifting P. 439—
Transmission
System Indicator
●Blinks if the transmission system has
a problem.●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden starts
and acceleration and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
M (sequential
mode) Indicator/
Gear Position
Indicator●Comes on when the sequential mode
is applied.
2 Sequential Mode Operation P. 442—
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Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either
when the engine starts or after
several seconds if the engine did not
start. If “readiness codes” have not
been set, it blinks five times before it
goes off.●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 611
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the emissions control systems.
●Blinks when a misfire in the engine's
cylinders is detected.
2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 597
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
engine starts.
●Comes on when there is a problem
with the charging system.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger in
order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 Checking the Battery P. 551
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 596
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Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds if
you are not wearing a seat belt when
you set the power mode to ON.
●If the front passenger is not wearing
a seat belt, the indicator comes on a
few seconds later.
●Blinks while driving if either you and/
or the front passenger has not
fastened a seat belt. The beeper
sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator goes off
when you and the front passenger fasten
their seat belts.
●Stays on after you and/or the front
passenger has fastened the seat belt(s)
- A detection error may have occurred in the
sensor. Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 35
Low Fuel Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 1.9 U.S.
gal./7.5 Liter left).●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as
possible.
●Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.●Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
Anti-lock Brake
System ( ABS)
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 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. 501
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Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, 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.
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
engine starts.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the EPS system.
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Comes On P. 598
Vehicle Stability
AssistTM (VSA®)
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Blinks when VSA ® is active.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the 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
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Vehicle Stability
AssistTM (VSA®)
OFF Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Comes on when you partially disable
VSA ®.
2VSA ® On and Off P. 444—
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON.
●Comes on if the tire pressure of any
of the tires becomes significantly
low.
●Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if th ere is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a compact
spare tire
* is temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, check tire pressures, and inflate the
tire(s) if necessary.
●Blinks and remains on - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is fitted
with a compact spare tire, get your regular
tire repaired or replaced and put back on
your vehicle as soon as you can.
System Message
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the
(information) button to see the message
again.
●Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears on
the multi-information display. Take the
appropriate action for the message.
●The multi-information display does not return
to the normal screen un less the warning is
canceled, or the button is pressed.
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* Not available on all models
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Turn Signal
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
2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 535
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High Beam
Indicator●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.——
Auto High-Beam
Indicator●Comes on when all the operating
conditions of the Auto high-beam
are met.
2Auto High-Beam P. 147—
Lights On
Indicator●Comes on when the parking, tail,
and other external lights are on.2Light Switches P. 143—
Fog Light
Indicator*
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.2Fog Lights* P. 146—
* Not available on all models
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