Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
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Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
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Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
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What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the bonnet and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 550
3. Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge
the battery.
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Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
What to do when the indicator comes on
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Turn off the climate control system, rear demister, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
1If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
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Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink
• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
NOTICE
If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
Diesel models
• Comes on when air may have entered the fuel system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
50 km/h (30 mph) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.
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What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.
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What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
ten minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
1If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift
the gears.
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Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
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What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.
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If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
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Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
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What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
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If the Low Tyre Pressure/Deflation Warning System
Indicator Comes On or Blinks
1If the Low Tyre Pressure/Deflation Warning System Indicator
Comes On or Blinks
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Reasons for the indicator to come on/blink
A tyre pressure is significantly low, or the deflation warning system has
not been calibrated. If there is a problem with the deflation warning
system is installed, the indicator blinks for about one minute, and then
stays on.
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely underinflated tyre can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tyre can fail. Always
inflate your tyres to the prescribed level.
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What to do when the indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tyre pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tyre pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
u Calibrate the deflation warning system after the tyre pressure is
adjusted.
2 Deflation Warning System Calibration P. 484
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What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on
Have the tyre inspected by a dealer as soon as possible.
The indicator goes off after driving for a few kilometres (miles).
u Calibrate the deflation warning system after a full-size tyre is
reinstalled.
2 Deflation Warning System Calibration P. 484
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Low Oil Level Indicator Comes On
1If the Low Oil Level Indicator Comes On
If the Low Oil Level Indicator Comes On
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Reasons for the indicator to come on
Appears when the engine oil level is low.
What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
NOTICE
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Running the engine with low oil level can cause
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
This system activates after the engine warms up. If
the outside temperature is extremely low, you may
have to drive for a long time until the system senses
the engine oil level.
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What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the bonnet and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 550
If the indicator appears again, stop the engine and
contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
Diesel models
1If the PGM-FI Symbol Appears
If the PGM-FI Symbol Appears
NOTICE
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Reasons for the symbol to appear while the engine is running
Continuously driving with this symbol on can damage
the emissions controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s warranties.
• There is a problem with the engine control system.
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What to do when the symbol appears repeatedly
Avoid full-throttle acceleration and high speed driving. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
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9-speed automatic transmission models
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the
1If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning
Warning Message
Message
You may not be able to start the engine.
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Reasons for the indicator to blink
There is a problem with the transmission.
Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.
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What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
• Shift to (N after starting the engine.
u Check if the (N position in the instrument panel.
u The engine cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is set.
2 Starting the Engine P. 400
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle.
2 Emergency Towing P. 647
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