Indicators
Indicators come on/blink depending on the condition of the vehicle. Messages may display on the Driver Information Interface at the same
time. Please take the appropriate action outlined in the message, such as contacting a dealer.
*1
Shift Position Indicator
Vehicle Stability AssistTM
P. 95
P. 95
*1
Parking Brake and
Brake System
U.S.
P. 98
(VSA®) System Indicator
P. 92
*1
Indicator (Red)
Canada
Transmission System
Indicator
Vehicle Stability AssistTM
(VSA®) OFF Indicator
P. 98
P. 99
P. 100
*1
*1
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
U.S.
P. 94
P. 94
P. 96
P. 96
*1
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator*
Canada
Low Fuel Indicator
(Amber)
Automatic Brake
Hold System Indicator
*1
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators
Low Temperature
Indicator
*1
P. 96
P. 97
*1
*1
U.S.
Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator
P. 100
P. 100
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
P. 94
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Indicator
*1
*1
Canada
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
*1
*1
P. 97
P. 97
P. 95
P. 95
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
*1
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
*1
P. 100
Charging System
Indicator
*1: When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being performed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine
has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, there may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's manual.
* Not available on all models
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Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator (Amber)
*1
Immobilizer System
Indicator
P. 105
P. 105
P. 102
P. 102
P. 102
ECON Mode Indicator
NORMAL Mode Indicator
SNOW Mode Indicator
P. 101
P. 101
P. 103
Security System Alarm
Indicator
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator (White/
Green)
Auto Idle Stop OFF
Indicator
*1
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator (Amber)
P. 106
P. 106
Auto Idle Stop Suspend
Indicator
*1
Hill Descent Control System
Indicator (White/Green)
P. 104
P. 102
P. 102
P. 105
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
(White/Green)
*1
Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)
P. 103
P. 103
System Message Indicator
*1
Safety Support Indicator
(Amber)
P. 107
P. 109
Auto Idle Stop Indicator
(Green)
Safety Support Indicator
(Green/Gray)
Cruise Mode Indicator
(White/Green)
*1: When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being performed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine
has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, there may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's manual.
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
●
●
●
Comes on when the parking brake is
applied, and goes off when it is released.
The beeper sounds and the indicator comes on if
you drive with the parking brake applied.
Comes on for about 30 seconds when you apply
the electric parking brake while the power mode is
in ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF, then goes off.
Stays on for about 30 seconds when you set the
power mode to VEHICLE OFF while the electric
parking brake is applied, then goes off.
U.S.
●
●
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Canada
Indicator (Red)
●
Comes on when the brake fluid level is low.
Comes on while driving - Make sure the parking
brake is released. Stop in a safe place and check the
brake fluid level.
(Red)
2 What to do when the indicator comes on
while driving P. 649
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
●
●
Comes on if there is a problem with the
brake system.
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.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On P. 650
Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
U.S.
●
●
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Canada
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks P. 649
Indicator (Red)
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.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On P. 650
(Red)
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
●
●
●
●
●
Comes on if there is a problem with a system
related to braking other than the
conventional brake system.
Comes on while driving - Avoid high speeds and
sudden braking. Take the vehicle to a dealer
immediately.
Comes on if there is a problem with the
electric parking brake system and/or the
automatic brake hold system.
Stays on constantly - Avoid using the parking
brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
U.S.
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
●
●
Comes on if there is a problem with the
radar sensor.
Indicator may come on temporarily when the
Maximum Load Limit is exceeded.
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.
Canada
(Amber)
●
●
●
●
●
Comes on if the brake system 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.
Automatic Brake
Hold System
Indicator
Comes on when the automatic brake hold
system is on.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 551
Comes on when the automatic brake hold is
activated.
U.S.
Automatic Brake
Hold Indicator
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 551
Canada
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
• After you have set the power mode to ON, • Readiness codes are part of the on-board
the vehicle performs system checks.
However, if the readiness codes have not
been set by that time, this indicator will blink
five times and then go off.
diagnostics for the emissions control systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 673
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●
●
Comes on if there is a problem with the
emissions control systems.
Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s
cylinders is detected.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On
or Blinks P. 648
• Comes on when there is a problem with the • Stop in a safe place and contact a dealer
charging system.
immediately.
Charging System
Indicator
2 Checking the Battery P. 616
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
P. 648
• Indicates the current shift position.
Shift Position
Indicator
2 Shifting P. 438
• Blinks if the transmission system has a
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
problem.
Transmission
System Indicator
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
• Blinks and the beeper sounds for a few
• The beeper stops and the indicator goes off when
seconds if you are not wearing a seat belt
you and the passengers fasten their seat belts.
when you set the power mode to ON, then • Stays on after you and/or the passengers have
the indicator comes on.
fastened the seat belt(s) - A detection error may
have occurred in the sensor. Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
• If the front passenger is not wearing a seat
belt, the indicator comes on a few seconds
later.
Seat Belt
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 45
Reminder
Indicator
• Comes on for a while when the rear seat
belt is unfastened while the power mode in
ON.
• Blinks while driving if you and/or any
passenger has not fastened a seat belt. The
beeper sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals.
• Comes on when the fuel reserve is running • Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as
low (approximately 2.1 U.S. gal./8.0 Liter
left).
possible.
Low Fuel Indicator
(Amber)
●
Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel
gauge.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Comes on when the engine coolant
temperature is low.
• If the indicator stays on after the engine has
reached normal operating temperature, there may
be a problem with the temperature sensors. Have
your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Low Temperature
Indicator
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
• Comes on if there is a problem with the
ABS.
• Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no anti-lock
function.
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 554
• 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 - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
• Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS • Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
system.
by a dealer.
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
• Do not drive displays on the driver
information interface - Immediately stop in a
safe place and contact a dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On P. 651
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
●
●
Blinks when VSA® is active.
—
●
Comes on if there is a problem with the
VSA® system, brake assist system, hill start
assist system, starting assist brake function,
or agile handling assist.
Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
P. 451
Vehicle Stability
AssistTM (VSA®)
System Indicator
2 Hill start assist system P. 434
2 Brake Assist System P. 555
2 Agile Handling Assist P. 453
●
●
●
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 12 mph (20
km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does not,
have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Vehicle Stability
AssistTM (VSA®)
OFF Indicator
Comes on when you partially disable VSA®.
2 VSA® On and Off P. 452
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
●
●
●
●
May come on briefly if the power mode is
set to ON and the vehicle is not moved
within 45 seconds, to indicate the
calibration process is not yet complete.
Comes on and stays on when:
- One or more tires’ pressures are
determined to be significantly low.
- The system has not been calibrated.
Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe place,
check tire pressures, and inflate the tire(s) if
necessary.
Stays on after the tires are inflated to the
recommended pressures - The system needs to
be calibrated.
2 TPMS Calibration P. 456
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator*
●
●
Blinks for about one minute, and then stays
on if there is a problem with the TPMS, or
when a compact spare tire is temporarily
installed.
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.
●
●
Comes on if the TPMS is deactivated
temporarily after the battery has been
disconnected, then reconnected.
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.
* Not available on all models
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
• Blinks when you operate the turn signal
lever.
• Blinks along with all turn signals when you
press the hazard warning button.
• Does not blink or blinks rapidly
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 599
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Lights On
Indicator
• Comes on when the parking, tail, and other
external lights are on.
2 Light Switches P. 180
• Comes on when the high beam headlights
are on.
High Beam
Indicator
—
• Comes on when all the operating conditions
of the auto high-beam are met.
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
2 Auto High-Beam P. 184
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Indicator
U.S.
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
●
Blinks if the immobilizer system cannot
recognize the key information.
• Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set the
power mode to VEHICLE OFF*1, then select the ON
mode 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.
Immobilizer
System Indicator
Indicator
Canada
Indicator
U.S.
●
Blinks when the security system alarm has
been set.
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Indicator
Canada
2 Security System Alarm P. 169
Indicator
*1:Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake pedal before selecting the ON mode.
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
ECON Mode
Indicator
• Comes on when you set the drive mode to
ECON.
2 Drive Mode Switch P. 446
NORMAL Mode • Comes on when you set the drive mode to
2 Drive Mode Switch P. 446
2 Drive Mode Switch P. 446
Indicator
NORMAL.
SNOW Mode
Indicator
• Comes on when you set the drive mode to
SNOW.
Hill Descent
• Lights up in white when the hill descent
Control System
control system is on and ready to use.
2 Hill Descent Control System P. 449
• While the indicator is on, press the
button, and select Warnings to see the message
again.
Indicator (White/ • Lights up in green when the hill descent
Green)
control system is in operation.
• Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system message on
the driver information interface appears at
the same time.
(home)
2 Switching the Display P. 113
• 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.
System Message
Indicator
• The driver information interface will not return to
the normal screen unless the warning is canceled,
or the
(home) button is pressed.
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
●
Comes on when the Auto Idle Stop system
has been turned off by the Auto Idle Stop
OFF button.
Auto Idle Stop OFF
Indicator
2 Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF P. 441
●
●
●
Blinks if there is a problem with the Auto
Idle Stop system.
Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Auto Idle Stop
System Indicator
(Amber)
Comes on when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine automatically shuts
off.
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 440
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
—
●
Comes on while Auto Idle Stop is
temporarily suspended in the following
situations.
●
- Brake pedal is not fully pressed
Depress the brake pedal firmly.
- The transmission is in a position other than
(D
- System charging is prioritized
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 440
- Climate control system is prioritized
Auto Idle Stop
Suspend Indicator
- Engine coolant temperature is not in
operating range
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 440
2 Drive Mode Switch P. 446
- SNOW mode is selected.
- The battery temperature is too low.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 440
- Auto Idle Stop does not activate for some
reason.
●
If you press and hold the Auto Idle Stop OFF
button, you can select whether to display the status
messages or not.
—
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
●
●
●
Comes on if there is a problem with ACC
with Low Speed Follow.
Comes on while driving - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●
●
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
(Amber)
●
●
●
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.
●
●
Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)
with Low Speed
Follow Indicator
(White/Green)
Lights up in white when you press the
button.
Lights up in green when you press the
RES/+/SET/− switch up or down.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow P. 495
●
●
Lights up in white when you change to
cruise mode.
Lights up in green when you have set a
speed for cruise control.
Cruise Mode
Indicator (White/
Green)
2 To Switch ACC with Low Speed Follow to
Cruise Control P. 512
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
●
●
●
●
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
(Amber)
Indicator may come on temporarily when the
Maximum Load Limit is exceeded.
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.
●
●
●
Lane Keeping
Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator
(White/Green)
Lights up in white when you press the LKAS
button.
Lights up in green when the LKAS is in
operation.
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 515
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
●
●
●
●
Comes on if there is a problem with the
Road Departure Mitigation system, CMBSTM,
Low Speed Braking Control*, or blind spot
information system*.
Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
Models with Parking Sensor System
●
Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered
with mud, ice, snow, etc. If the indicator stays on
even after you clean the area, have the system
checked by a dealer.
Comes on if there is a problem with the
parking sensor.
Safety Support
Indicator (Amber)
●
Indicator may come on temporarily when the
Maximum Load Limit is exceeded.
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.
●
●
●
Comes on if the Road Departure Mitigation
system, CMBSTM and Low Speed Braking
Control* are deactivated temporarily after
the battery has been disconnected and 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.
* Not available on all models
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
●
●
●
●
Comes on when the Road Departure
Mitigation system and/or CMBSTM shuts itself
off.
Indicator may come on temporarily if the radar sensor
cannot detect any objects when passing through an
enclosed space such as a tunnel, or driving on an open
road without any structures nearby.
The area around the radar sensor is blocked by dirt,
mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place and wipe
the debris off with 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 have
cleaned the radar sensor.
2 Radar Sensor P. 544
●
Stays on - The temperature inside the camera is
too high.
Safety Support
Indicator (Amber)
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. 542
●
●
Stays on - The area around the camera is blocked
by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place
and wipe the debris off with a soft cloth.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the
indicator and message are still displayed even after
you have cleaned the area around the camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 542
●
It may come on when the ambient conditions are
dark, such as when driving in a tunnel, or at night,
dawn, or dusk.
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
●
●
Models with Low Speed Braking Control
Remove the obstacle in the vicinity of the sonar
sensor.
●
Comes on when mud, snow, or ice
accumulates in the vicinity of the sonar
sensor.
2 Low Speed Braking Control* P. 481
Models with blind spot information system
Comes on while driving - Something may be
interfering with the blind spot information system
sensor. Check the vicinity of the blind spot
information system sensor and remove any
obstacles.
Safety Support
Indicator (Amber)
●
Comes on when mud, snow, or ice
accumulates in the vicinity of the blind spot
information system sensor.
Comes on when the temperature of the
blind spot information system sensor is high.
●
●
The system will return to normal when the
temperature cools down.
2 Blind Spot Information System* P. 462
●
●
Lights up in green when the Road Departure
Mitigation system, CMBSTM, Low Speed
Braking Control*, Parking Sensor System*,
and blind spot information system* are on.
Lights up in green and gray when the Road
Departure Mitigation system, CMBSTM, Low
Speed Braking Control*, Parking Sensor
System*, or blind spot information system*,
or any two, three or four of these systems
are off.
2 Road Departure Mitigation System P. 487
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) P. 469
2 Blind Spot Information System* P. 462
2 Low Speed Braking Control* P. 481
2 Parking Sensor System* P. 558
Safety Support
Indicator (Green/
Gray)
●
Lights up in gray when the Road Departure
Mitigation system, CMBSTM, Low Speed
Braking Control*, Parking Sensor System*,
and blind spot information system* are off.
* Not available on all models
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