uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the driver information interface. Press the
again with the system message indicator on.
(display/information) button to see the message
Message
Condition
Explanation
• Appears when the vehicle is no longer able to run
• Immediately stop in a safe place.
due to a malfunction.
• Appears when there is a risk 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. 629
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
(Amber)
• Appears if any door or the tailgate is not completely • Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are closed.
closed.
• Appears if any door or the tailgate is opened while
driving. The beeper sounds.
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Message
Condition
Explanation
Models with parking sensor system
• Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with
*1
• Appears if there is a problem with the parking sensor
system.
• If there is a problem with any of the sensors, the all
sensor indicator(s) comes on in red.
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.
*2
• Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on • Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Checking the Battery P. 712
the battery.
• Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the battery is not charging.
• Turn off the climate control system and rear demister to
reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 751
*1:Driver information interface
*2:Audio/Information screen
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Message
Condition
Explanation
• Appears once if the outside temperature is below
3°C while the ignition switch is in ON (w*1.
• There is a possibility that the road surface is icy and
slippery.
• Appears when the engine oil level is low while the • Appears while driving - Immediately stop in a safe
engine is running.
place.
2 If the Low Oil Level Symbol Appears P. 757
• Appears when the engine is running, there is a
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
system problem in the engine oil level sensor.
• Appears if there is a problem with the automatic
• Appears while driving - Manually turn the lights on,
lighting control system.
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Appears when there is a problem with the
headlights.
• Appears while driving - The headlights may not be
on. When conditions allow you to drive safely, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
• Appears if there is a problem a problem with the e- • Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
pretensioner system.
*1:Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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Message
Condition
Explanation
• Appears if there is a problem with the shutter grill, • Power output will be reduced, so you may not be able
and the radiator coolant temperature is too high.
to accelerate or maintain your current speed. Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Appears when the engine coolant temperature is
• Drive slowly to prevent overheating.
near its upper limit.
(White)
(Red)
• Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2 Overheating P. 749
• Appears when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1 without fastening the driver’s seat belt.
• Fasten the seat belt properly before you start to drive.
(White)
Models with colour audio system
2 Customized Features P. 158
• Appears while you are customizing the settings and
the parking brake is released.
*1:Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Message
Condition
Explanation
Continuously
variable transmission
models
• Appears if the automatic brake hold is automatically • Immediately depress the brake pedal.
cancelled while it is in operation.
Manual transmission
models
• Appears when the automatic brake hold system is
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 634
turned off.
• Appears when the automatic brake hold button is
pressed without wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 634
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Message
Condition
Explanation
Continuously
variable transmission
models
• 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.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 634
Manual transmission
models
• Appears when the parking brake is applied
automatically while it is in operation.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 634
2 Parking Brake P. 629
Continuously
variable transmission
models
• Appears when the electric parking brake switch is
pressed without depressing the brake pedal while
the electric parking brake is in operation.
• Appears while driving - Press the electric parking
brake switch with the brake pedal depressed.
2 Parking Brake P. 629
Manual transmission
models
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Message
Condition
Explanation
• Appears if the vehicle is being driven in a manner
consistent with drowsy or inattentive driving.
(White)
(Amber)
2 Driver Attention Monitor P. 152
• Appears when any of the second row and third row*
seat belts are latched or unlatched, or either rear
door is opened and closed.
*2
*3
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 45
2 Speed Alarm P. 156
• Appears when the vehicle speed reaches the set
speed. You can set two different speeds for the
alarm.
• Appears when the starter system has a problem.
• As a temporary measure, hold the ignition switch to
START (e*1 for up to 15 seconds while pressing the
brake pedal and clutch pedal (manual transmission
only), and manually start the engine.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
*1:Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2:Models without third row seat
*3:Models with third row seat
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Models with service reminder system
Message
Condition
Explanation
• Appears when any of the service items is required in • The remaining days will be counted down per day.
2 Service Reminder System* P. 662
less than 30 days.
• Appears when any of the service items is required in • Have the indicated service performed as soon as
less than 10 days.
possible.
2 Service Reminder System* P. 662
• Appears when the indicated maintenance service is • Your vehicle has passed the service required point.
still not done after the remaining time reaches 0.
Immediately have the service performed and make sure
to reset the service reminder.
2 Service Reminder System* P. 662
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Models with oil monitor system
Message
Condition
Explanation
• Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
• The engine oil, or the engine oil and oil filter should be
changed soon.
2 Oil Monitor System* P. 667
• Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due.
• The engine oil, or the engine oil and oil filter should be
changed as soon as possible.
2 Oil Monitor System* P. 667
• Appears when the scheduled engine oil change is
passed due.
• The engine oil, or the engine oil and oil filter should be
changed immediately.
2 Oil Monitor System* P. 667
Models with headlight washer
Message
Condition
• Appears when washer fluid gets low.
Explanation
• Refill washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 692
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Models without keyless access system
Message
Condition
Explanation
• Appears when you open the driver’s door while the • Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0, then remove the
ignition key is in ACCESSORY (q. key.
• Appears when you open the driver’s door while the • Remove the key from the ignition switch.
ignition key is in LOCK (0.
• Appears when the ignition key is turned to
ACCESSORY (q from ON (w. (The driver’s door is
—
closed.)
Models without keyless access system with manual transmission
Message
Condition
Explanation
• Appears when the ignition switch is turned to START • Turn the ignition switch with depressing the clutch
(e without depressing the clutch pedal. pedal.
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Models with keyless access system
Message
Condition
Explanation
• Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the
• Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a
keyless access system or keyless starting system.
dealer.
• Appears when you close the door with the power
mode on without the keyless remote inside the
vehicle.
• The message goes away when you bring the keyless
remote back inside the vehicle, and close the door.
2 Keyless Remote Reminder P. 220
• Appears when the keyless remote battery becomes • Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 718
weak.
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Models with keyless access system
Message
Condition
Explanation
Continuously
variable transmission
models
• Appears after you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON.
Right-hand drive type
• Appears after you unlock and open the driver’s door.
2 Starting the Engine P. 517
Manual transmission
models
• Appears when the power mode is ACCESSORY.
—
• Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
power mode is ACCESSORY.
foot off the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or the
clutch pedal (manual transmission) to change the
power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• Appears if the keyless remote’s battery is too weak • Bring the keyless remote in front of the ENGINE
to start the engine or the key is not within operating
range to start the engine. The beeper sounds six
times.
START/STOP button to be touched with.
2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak P. 744
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Models with keyless access system
Message
Condition
Explanation
• Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
• Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Continuously
variable transmission
models
• Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP
button to turn the engine off without the shift lever
in (P.
• Move the shift lever to (P, then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button twice.
(Amber)
Continuously
variable transmission
models
• Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button and the parking brake is not activated or the
shift lever is in (N position.
• Move the shift lever to (P position and start the engine.
(White)
(White)
• Appears when the parking brake is disengaged while • Set the parking brake, then start the engine in the
the power mode is in ON.
normal procedure.
2 Parking Brake P. 629
2 Starting the Engine P. 517
• Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while the vehicle is moving.
2 Emergency Engine Stop P. 745
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Models with auto idle stop
Message
Condition
Explanation
• Appears when the engine does not restart
automatically due to the following reasons:
- The bonnet is open.
• Follow the normal procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 514, 517
- There is a problem in the system that disables Auto
Idle Stop.
• Appears when you move the shift lever from (N to • The engine will not start even when the battery charge
any other position without depressing the clutch
pedal while Auto Idle Stop is in operation.
becomes low. Shift to (N to avoid the battery charge
becomes low.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 532
• Appears in white when you turn the ignition switch • Depress the clutch pedal.
to START (e*1 before fully depressing the clutch
pedal.
• Appears in amber when the following conditions are • Depress the clutch pedal. Wear the seat belt
kept while Auto Idle Stop is in operation:
- You are not wearing a seat belt.
immediately, and continue to keep the shift lever in (N
next time Auto Idle Stop activates.
- The shift lever is in any position except (N.
*1:Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Models with auto idle stop
Message
Condition
Explanation
• Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate for
some reason.
• Appears when the engine restarts automatically.
• Appears when the battery temperature is around
5°C or lower.
2 Auto Idle Stop Activates When: P. 534
• Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the engine coolant temperature is low or
high.
2 Auto Idle Stop does not activate when: P. 534
• Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the climate control system is in use, and the
difference between the set temperature and actual
interior temperature becomes significant.
2 Auto Idle Stop Activates When: P. 534
• Appears when the system is under the following
conditions while Auto Idle Stop activates:
- The climate control system is in use, and the
difference between the set temperature and actual
interior temperature becomes significant.
- The humidity in the interior is high.
• The engine restarts automatically in a few seconds.
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Models with auto idle stop
Message
Condition
Explanation
• Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the battery charge level is low.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 532
• Appears when the battery is low performance.
• Appears when the system is under the following
conditions while Auto Idle Stop activates:
- The battery charge level is low.
• The engine restarts automatically in a few seconds.
• Appears when you turn the Auto Idle Stop system
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 532
• Close the bonnet.
on.
• Appears when the bonnet is opened.
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Message
Condition
Explanation
• Appears if there is a problem with the auto high-
• Manually operate the headlight switch.
beam.
• If you are driving with the high beam headlights when
this happens, the headlights are changed to low beams.
• Appears if anything covers the radar sensor cover
and prevents the sensor from detecting a vehicle in
front.
• May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,
snow, fog, etc.)
• When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your vehicle in a
safe place, and wipe off dirt using a soft cloth.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
does not disappear even after you clean the sensor
cover.
2 Radar Sensor P. 628
2 Honda Sensing P. 558
• Appears if the temperature inside the front sensor
camera is too high and some driver assist systems
cannot be activated.
• Use the climate control system to cool down the
camera.
• Disappears - The camera has been cooled down and
the systems are activated normally.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 626
2 Honda Sensing P. 558
• Appears if the area around the front sensor camera • When the front window gets dirty, stop your vehicle in
is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. and be prevented from
detecting a vehicle in front.
• May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,
snow, fog, etc.)
a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
does not disappear even after you cleaned the area
around the camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 626
2 Honda Sensing P. 558
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Message
Condition
Explanation
• Appears when the system predicts the vehicle
cutting in in front of you from the right and decrease
your vehicle speed according to the cut-in vehicle.
• The system automatically keeps a safe distance from the
cut-in vehicle when the system predicts the cutting in.
2 How the system activates P. 588, 603
• Appears when the system predicts the vehicle
cutting in in front of you from the left and decrease
your vehicle speed according to the cut-in vehicle.
• The system automatically keeps a safe distance from the
cut-in vehicle when the system predicts the cutting in.
2 How the system activates P. 588, 603
• Appears when ACC has been automatically
cancelled.
• You can resume the set speed after the condition that
caused ACC to cancel improves. Press the RES/+
button.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 572
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) P. 589
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Message
Condition
Explanation
• Appears when the distance between your vehicle
and the vehicle ahead of you is too close while ACC
is in operation.
• ACC has been automatically cancelled.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 572
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) P. 589
• Appears when pressing the –/SET button while the • ACC cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 572
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) P. 589
distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead
of you is too close.
Continuously
variable transmission
models
• Appears when the driver’s seat belt is unfastened
while your vehicle is automatically stopped by ACC.
• ACC has been automatically cancelled.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 572
• Appears when pressing the –/SET button while the • ACC cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 572
driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
(White)
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Message
Condition
Explanation
• Appears if the VSA or traction control function
operates while ACC is in operation.
• ACC has been automatically cancelled.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 572
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) P. 589
• Appears when pressing the RES/+ or –/SET button • ACC cannot be set.
Manual transmission
models
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) P. 589
while the vehicle is moving and the brake pedal is
depressed.
• Appears when pressing the RES/+ or –/SET button • ACC cannot be set.
Manual transmission
models
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) P. 589
while the vehicle is moving and the clutch pedal is
depressed.
• Appears when the clutch pedal is applied too long • ACC has been automatically cancelled.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) P. 589
while ACC is in operation.
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Message
Condition
Explanation
• Appears when the speed of the vehicle is too high • Reduce the speed, then set ACC.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
for you to set ACC.
Follow (LSF) P. 572
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) P. 589
• Appears when ACC is cancelled due to excessive
high vehicle speed.
• Reduce the speed, then reset ACC.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 572
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) P. 589
Manual transmission models
• Raise the speed, then set ACC.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) P. 589
• Appears when the speed of the vehicle is too low for
you to set ACC.
Manual transmission models
• Raise the speed, then reset ACC.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) P. 589
• Appears when ACC is cancelled due to excessive low
vehicle speed.
Continuously
variable transmission
models
• Appears when the vehicle ahead of you resumes
driving, after your vehicle has been stopped
automatically by ACC.
• Press the RES/+ or −/SET button or depress the
accelerator pedal to resume.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 572
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Message
Condition
Explanation
• Appears when the shift lever is moved into any
position other than (D or (S while ACC is in
operation.
• ACC has been automatically cancelled.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 572
Continuously
variable transmission
models
• Appears when pressing the –/SET button while the • ACC cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 572
shift lever is in any position other than (D or (S.
Continuously
variable transmission
models
• Appears when the vehicle is stopped on a very steep • ACC has been automatically cancelled.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
slope while ACC is in operation.
Follow (LSF) P. 572
• Appears when pressing the –/SET button while the • ACC cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
vehicle is stopped on a very steep slope.
Follow (LSF) P. 572
• Appears when the parking brake is applied
automatically while ACC is in operation.
• ACC has been automatically cancelled.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 572
Continuously
variable transmission
models
2 Parking Brake P. 629
• Appears when pressing the –/SET button while the • ACC cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
parking brake is applied.
Follow (LSF) P. 572
2 Parking Brake P. 629
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Message
Condition
Explanation
• Appears when pressing the –/SET button while the • ACC cannot be set.
Continuously
variable transmission
models
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 572
vehicle is moving and the brake pedal is depressed.
• Appears if ACC is cancelled while your vehicle is
automatically stopped by ACC.
• Immediately depress the brake pedal.
Continuously
variable transmission
models
• Flashes when the system senses a likely collision with • Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the
a vehicle in front of you. The beeper sounds.
brakes, change lanes, etc.)
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 572
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) P. 589
2 Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) P. 561
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Message
(Amber)
Condition
Explanation
• Appears if the vehicle is about to veer out of the
• Take direct control of the steering and keep the vehicle
in the centre of the lane. The message will disappear
after a while.
detected lane.
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 604
2 Road Departure Mitigation System P. 612
• Appears if the driver is merely resting his or her
hands on the steering wheel or is not holding the
steering wheel at all and the vehicle is about to veer
out of the detected lane. A beeper will also sound.
• Take direct control of the steering and keep the vehicle
in the centre of the lane. The message will disappear
after a while.
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 604
• Blinks if the driver is merely resting his or her hands • Take direct control of the steering; the message will
on the steering wheel or is not holding the steering
wheel at all. A beeper will also sound. If the driver
continues to drive in this manner, the beeper will
turn to a single long beep and LKAS will be
deactivated.
disappear.
(Red)
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 604
• Appears when the vehicle is likely to drive out of a • Take direct control of the steering and keep the vehicle
detected lane.
in the centre of the lane. The message will disappear
The Road Departure Mitigation system also steers
the vehicle to help you remain within your driving
lane.
after a while.
2 Road Departure Mitigation System P. 612
(White)
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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
Message
Condition
Explanation
• Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS • If any other system indicators come on, such as the
button is pressed, but there is a problem with a
system related to the LKAS. The LKAS cancels
automatically. The beeper sounds simultaneously if
selected by customization.
VSA, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action.
2 Indicators P. 98
Models with power tailgate
Message
Condition
Explanation
• 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.
Models with real time AWD with intelligent control system
Message
Condition
Explanation
• Appears if there is a problem with the real time AWD • The engine drives the front wheels only in this state.
with intelligent control system.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Appears when the differential temperature is too
high.
• Stop in a safe place, change to (P, and idle the engine
until the message disappears. If the message does not
disappear, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System*
P. 550
* Not available on all models
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