Indicators
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Comes on for a few seconds when • Comes on while driving - Make sure
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, 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 parking brake is released. Check the
brake fluid level.
2 What to do when the indicator
comes on while driving P. 753
• Comes on along with the parking
brake and brake system indicator
(amber) - Immediately stop in a safe
place. Contact a dealer for repair. The
brake pedal becomes harder to operate.
Depress the pedal further than you
normally do.
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Red)
(Red)
• The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if you drive with the
parking brake not fully released.
• Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On or Blinks P. 753
*1:Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Comes on for about 15 seconds
when you pull the electric parking
brake switch while the ignition
switch is in LOCK (0*1.
• Stays on for about 15 seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0*1 while the electric parking brake
is set.
• Blinks and the parking brake and
brake system indicator (amber)
comes on at the same time - There is
a problem with the electric parking
brake system. The parking brake may
not be set.
Avoid using the parking brake and have
your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Red)
—
(Red)
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On or Blinks at the Same
Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On P. 754
• Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
• Comes on when the automatic
brake hold system is on.
AutomaticBrake
Hold System
Indicator
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 634
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 634
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
AutomaticBrake
Hold Indicator
(w*1, then goes off.
Comes on when the automatic
—
●
brake hold is activated.
*1:Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Comes on for a few seconds when • Stays on constantly - Have your
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Comes on while driving - Avoid using
the parking brake and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
a system related to braking other
than the conventional brake system.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
the electric parking brake system or
the automatic brake hold system.
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Amber)
(Amber)
• Comes on if the parking brake and • Drive a short distance at more than 20
brake system is deactivated
temporarily after the battery has
been disconnected, then
reconnected.
km/h (12 mph). The indicator should go
off. If it does not, have your vehicle
checked by a (Amber) dealer.
• Comes on if there is a problem with • Make sure the total load is within the
the radar sensor.
Maximum Load Limit.
2 Load Limit P. 503
• Stays on constantly - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Indicator may comes on temporarily
when the Maximum Load Limit is
exceeded.
—
*1:Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (w*1, 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.
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 751
• Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (w*1, and goes
• Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
off either when the engine starts, or • Shows the self-testing condition of the
after several seconds if the engine
did not start.
• Comes on if there is a problem with • Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
the emissions control systems.
• Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s
cylinders is detected.
diagnostics of the emission control
system.
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 752
*1:Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (w*1, and goes
off when the engine starts.
• Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
• Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear demister
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
Charging
System Indicator
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 751
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator*
• Indicates the current shift lever
position.
2 Shifting P. 523
—
• Comes on for a few seconds when • Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden
Transmission
System
Indicator*
you turn the ignition switch to ON
starts and acceleration and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
(w*1, then goes off.
• Blinks if the transmission system has
a problem.
Shift Up
Indicator
• Comes on when shifting up is
recommended.
2 Shift Up Indicator P. 527
2 Shift Up/Down Indicators P. 529
—
—
Shift Down
Indicator*
• Comes on when shifting down is
recommended.
2 Shift Up/Down Indicators P. 529
2 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P. 525
M (7-speed
manual shift
mode) Indicator/
Shift Indicator*
• Comes on when 7-speed manual
shift mode is applied.
—
*1:Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
* Not available on all models
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Comes on if you are not wearing a • The beeper stops and the indicator goes
seat belt when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (w*1.
off when you and the front passenger
fasten their seat belts.
• If the front passenger is not wearing • Stays on after you or the front
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
a seat belt, the indicator comes on a
few seconds later.
passenger has fastened the seat belt
- A detection error may have occurred in
the sensor. Have your vehicle checked by
a dealer.
(Red)
• Blinks while driving if either you or
the front passenger has not fastened
a seat belt. The beeper sounds and
the indicator blinks at regular
intervals.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 45
• Comes on when the fuel reserve is • Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
running low (approximately 8.0
litres/1.76 Imp gal left).
• Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.
as possible.
• Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
Low Fuel
Indicator
• Comes on for a few seconds when • Stays on constantly - Have your
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
you turn the ignition switch to ON
vehicle checked by a dealer. With this
indicator on, your vehicle still has normal
braking ability but no anti-lock function.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 637
(w*1, then goes off.
• If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the ABS.
*1:Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Comes on for a few seconds when • Stays on constantly or does not
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
come on at all - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
• 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
• Both indicators come on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (w*1, then goes off
after a system check up.
When the passenger front airbag is
active: The on indicator comes back
on and remains on for about 60
seconds.
Passenger Front
Airbag On/Off
Indicators
2 Passenger Front Airbag Off System
—
P. 61
When the passenger front airbag is
inactive: The off indicator comes
back on and stays on. This is a
reminder that the passenger front
airbag is deactivated.
*1:Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Comes on for a few seconds when • Stays on constantly - Have your
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
• Blinks when VSA, or trailer stability
assist is active.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
the VSA system, brake assist, hill
start assist system, trailer stability
assist or brake lighting system.
vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
System P. 547
2 Hill start assist system P. 516
2 Trailer Stability Assist P. 508
• When TSA is displayed on the driver
information interface, the VSA does not
activate.
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA)
System Indicator
• 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 20
km/h (12 mph). The indicator should go
off. If it does not, 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.
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
2 VSA On and Off P. 548
• Comes on when you partially disable
VSA.
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA) OFF
Indicator
• 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 20
km/h (12 mph). The indicator should go
off. If it does not, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
• Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (w*1, and goes
off when the engine starts.
• Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator • Comes on if there is a problem with
System Indicator Comes On P. 755
the EPS System.
*1:Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Comes on for a few seconds when • Comes on while driving - Stop in a
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
safe place, check tyre pressures, and
inflate the tyre(s) if necessary.
• May come on briefly if the ignition • Stays on after the tyres are inflated
switch is turned to ON (w*1 and the
vehicle is not moved within 45
seconds, to indicate the initialisation
process is not yet complete.
to the recommended pressures - The
system needs to be initialised.
2 Deflation Warning System
Initialisation P. 551
• Comes on and stays on when:
- One or more tyres’ pressures are
determined to be significantly low.
- The system has not been initialised.
Low Tyre
Pressure/
Deflation
Warning System
Indicator
• Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the deflation warning system,
or when a compact spare tyre is
temporarily installed.
• Blinks and remains on - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle
is fitted with a compact spare, get your
regular tyre repaired or replaced and put
back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
• Comes on if the deflation warning • Drive a short distance at more than 20
system is deactivated temporarily
after the battery has been
disconnected, then re-connected.
km/h (12 mph). The indicator should go
off. If it does not, 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.
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Comes on for a few seconds when • While the indicator is on, press the
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
(display/information) button to see the
message again.
• Comes on along with a beep when a • Refer to the Indicators information in
problem is detected. A system
message on the driver information
interface appears at the same time.
this chapter when a system message
appears on the driver information
interface. Take the appropriate action
for the message.
System Message
Indicator
—
• The driver information interface does
not return to the normal screen unless
the warning is cancelled, or the
button is pressed.
• Comes on when all the operating
conditions of the auto high-beam
are met.
AutoHigh-Beam
Indicator
2 Auto High-Beam (High Beam
Support System) P. 229
—
*1:Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Blinks when you operate the turn
signal lever.
• Blink along with all turn signals if
you press the hazard warning
button.
• Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown. Change
the bulb immediately.
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 697
—
• Blink along with all turn signals
when you depress the brake pedal
while the high speed driving.
2 Emergency Stop Signal P. 639
• Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
High Beam
Indicator
—
—
—
• Comes on whenever the light switch • If you remove the key from the ignition
is on, or in AUTO when the exterior
lights are on.
Lights On
Indicator
switch*1 while the lights are on, a chime
sounds when the driver’s door is
opened.
• Comes on when the front fog lights
are on.
Front Fog Light
Indicator*
—
—
—
—
• Comes on when the rear fog light is
on.
Rear Fog Light
Indicator
*1:Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
* Not available on all models
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Models without
keyless access
system
• 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, and then insert the key
and turn it to ON (w*1 again.
Right-hand drive type
Strongly depress and hold the brake
and/or clutch pedal before turning the
ignition switch to ON (w*1.
All models
• 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.
Immobilizer
System Indicator
Indicator
Models with
keyless access
system
*1:Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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Indicator
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
Security System
Alarm Indicator
2 Security System Alarm P. 205
—
• Comes on when ECON mode is on.
ECON Mode
Indicator
2 ECON Mode P. 531
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Comes on when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine automatically
shuts off.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 532
• Blinks when the ambient conditions • Depress the clutch pedal. The engine
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator
(Green)*
may cause the windows to fog up.
• Blinks when the ambient conditions
may become different from the
climate control settings you have
selected.
automatically restarts.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 532
• Blinks when the
button is
pressed.
• Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
—
—
Auto Idle Stop
System Indicator
(Amber)*
• Comes on when the Auto Idle Stop
system has been turned off by the
Auto Idle Stop system OFF button.
2 Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF
P. 533
• Blinks if there is a problem with the • Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a
Auto Idle Stop system. dealer.
*1:Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
* Not available on all models
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Comes on when you press the
MAIN button. If a different indicator
comes on, subsequently press the
LIM button.
Adjustable
Speed Limiter
Indicator
2 Adjustable Speed Limiter P. 536
—
Adaptive Cruise • Comes on when you have set a
Control (ACC) speed for cruise control.
and Adjustable • Comes on when you have set a
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF) P. 572
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
P. 589
—
—
—
Speed Limiter
Set Speed
Indicator
speed for adjustable speed limiter.
2 Adjustable Speed Limiter P. 536
Indicator
• Comes on when you press the
MAIN button. If a different indicator
comes on, subsequently press the
LIM button.
IntelligentSpeed
Limiter Indicator
2 Intelligent Speed Limiter P. 540
Adaptive Cruise • Comes on when the intelligent
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF) P. 572
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
P. 589
Control (ACC)
and Intelligent
Speed Limiter
Set Speed
speed limiter is set to the speed limit
that the traffic sign recognition
system detects.
• Comes on when you have set a
speed for intelligent speed limiter.
2 Intelligent Speed Limiter P. 540
Indicator
Indicator
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Comes on for a few seconds when • Stays on constantly - Have your
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
the road departure mitigation
system.
• Comes on if the road departure
mitigation system is deactivated
temporarily after the battery has
been disconnected, then re-
connected.
• Drive a short distance at more than 20
km/h (12 mph). The indicator should go
off. If it does not, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
Road Departure
Mitigation
Indicator
• Indicator may comes on temporarily • Make sure the total load is within the
when the Maximum Load Limit is
exceeded.
Maximum Load Limit.
2 Load Limit P. 503
• Stays on constantly - 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.
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Comes on when the road departure • Indicator may comes on temporarily
mitigation system shuts itself off.
when passing through an enclosed
space, such as tunnel.
• The area around the radar sensor 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 does not go off even after
you cleaned the radar sensor.
2 Collision Mitigation Braking System
(CMBS) P. 561
Road Departure
Mitigation
Indicator
• 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. 626
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Comes on when the road departure • Stays on - The area around the camera
mitigation system shuts itself off.
is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off
with a soft cloth.
Road Departure
Mitigation
Indicator
• 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. 626
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Comes on for a few seconds when • Comes on while driving - Have your
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
ACC with LSF*.
Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)
with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)*
Indicator
• Comes on if the ACC with LSF* is
deactivated temporarily after the
battery has been disconnected, then
re-connected.
• Drive a short distance at more than 20
km/h (12 mph). The indicator should go
off. If it does not, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
(Amber)
• Indicator may comes on temporarily • Make sure the total load is within the
when the Maximum Load Limit is
exceeded.
Maximum Load Limit.
2 Load Limit P. 503
• Stays on constantly - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
—
—
• ACC with LSF* has been
automatically cancelled.
Adaptive Cruise • Comes on when you press the
Control (ACC)
with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)*
Indicator
MAIN button.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF) P. 572
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
P. 589
(Green)
*1:Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
* Not available on all models
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Comes on for a few seconds when • Stays on constantly - Have your
Lane Keeping
Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator
(Amber)
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
the LKAS.
Lane Keeping
Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator
(Green)
• Comes on when you press the
MAIN button.
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
—
P. 604
*1:Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Comes on for a few seconds when • Stays on constantly without the
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
• Comes on when you deactivate the
CMBS. A driver information
interface message appears for five
seconds.
CMBS off - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
2 Collision Mitigation Braking System
(CMBS) P. 561
• Comes on if there is a problem with
the CMBS.
• Comes on if the CMBS is deactivated • Drive a short distance at more than 20
temporarily after the battery has
been disconnected, then re-
connected.
km/h (12 mph). The indicator should go
off. If it does not, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
Collision
Mitigation
Braking System
(CMBS)
• Indicator may comes on temporarily • Make sure the total load is within the
when the Maximum Load Limit is
exceeded.
Maximum Load Limit.
Indicator
2 Load Limit P. 503
—
• Stays on constantly - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Comes on when the CMBS system • 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.
shuts itself off.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 626
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if
the indicator does not go off even after
you cleaned the camera.
2 Collision Mitigation Braking System
(CMBS) P. 561
*1:Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Comes on when the CMBS system • Stays on - The temperature inside the
shuts itself off.
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. 626
• Indicator may comes on temporarily
when passing through an enclosed
space, such as tunnel.
• The area around the radar sensor is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off
with a soft cloth.
Collision
Mitigation
Braking System
(CMBS) Indicator
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if
the indicator does not go off even after
you cleaned the radar sensor.
2 Collision Mitigation Braking System
(CMBS) P. 561
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
• Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
—
• Stays on while the blind spot
information system is turned off.
Blind spot
information
System
Indicator*
• Comes on when mud, snow, or ice • Comes on while driving - Remove the
accumulates in the vicinity of sensor.
obstacle in the vicinity of sensor.
2 Blind spot information System*
P. 555
• Comes on if there is a problem with • Comes on while driving - Have your
the system. vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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