• Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1, then goes off.
• Comes on when the brake fluid level is low.
• Comes on if there is a problem with the brake system.

• Comes on while driving – Check the brake fluid level.

What to do when the indicator comes on while driving 

• Comes on along with the ABS

indicator – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On 

•  Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1, then goes off.
• 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 an automatic brake hold system.

• Stays on constantly – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Comes on for a few seconds when 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 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 electric parking brake system indicator comes on at the same time – There is a problem with the electric parking brake system. The parking brake may not be set.

• Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1, then goes off.
• Comes on if there is a problem with the electric parking brake system.

• Comes on while driving – Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes 

• 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.

• 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 is activated.

• Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1, then goes off.

Electric Parking Brake System

• Comes on when the electric parking brake switch is pressed without depressing the brake pedal while the electric parking brake is in operation.

• Comes on while driving – Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal depressed.

Parking Brake 

• Comes on when the automatic brake hold button is pressed without depressing the brake pedal while the automatic brake hold is in operation.
• Blinks if the automatic brake hold is automatically canceled while it is in operation. The beeper sounds.

• Comes on while driving – Press the automatic brake hold button with the brake pedal depressed.

Automatic Brake Hold 

• Immediately depress the brake pedal.

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• 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.

If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On 

• Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1, 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.
• Comes on if there is a problem with the emissions control system.
• Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s cylinders is detected.

• Readiness codes are part of the on board diagnostics for the emissions control systems.

Testing of Readiness Codes

• Comes on while driving – Have your

vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Blinks while driving – Stop in a safe place where there are no flammable objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes or more, and wait for it to cool down. Then, take your vehicle to a dealer.

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks 

• 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 heating and cooling system*/climate control system* and rear defogger in order to reduce electricity consumption.

If the Charging System Indicator Comes On 

• Indicates the current shift lever position.

• 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.

•  Comes on when 7-speed manual shift mode is applied.

• Comes on and the beeper sounds if you are not wearing a seat belt when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1.
• If the front passenger is not wearing a seat belt, the indicator comes on a few seconds later.
• 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.

• The beeper stops and the indicator goes off when you and the front passenger fasten their seat belts.
• Stays on after you or the front passenger has fastened the seat belt
  • A detection error may have occurred in the sensor. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Seat Belt Reminder 

Low Fuel Indicator*

• Comes on when the fuel reserve is running low (approximately 1.98

U.S. gal./7.5 Liter left).

Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel gauge.

• Comes on – Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible.
• Blinks – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Indicator

• Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1, then goes off.
• If it comes on at any other time, 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) 

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

• Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1, 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.

• Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1, then goes off.\
• Blinks when the engine coolant temperature goes up, and stays on if the temperature continues to rise.

• Goes off, then comes on in blue when the engine coolant temperature is low.
• Blinks while driving – Drive slowly to prevent overheating.
• Stays on while driving – Immediately stop in a safe place and allow the engine to cool.

Overheating 

• Comes on while the engine coolant temperature is low, then goes off once the engine reaches normal operating temperature.

• 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.

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• Comes on when all the operating conditions of the auto high-beam are met.

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• Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1, 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.

Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System 

• Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1, then goes off.
• Comes on when you deactivate VSA®.

• Comes on for a few seconds if you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w^*1, then goes off.

• Comes on if any door or the tailgate is not completely closed.
• The beeper sounds and the indicator comes on if any door or the tailgate is opened while driving.

• Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are closed.

• Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1, 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.

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On 

• Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1, then goes off.
• May come on briefly if the ignition switch is turned to ON (w^*1 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.

TPMS Calibration 

• 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, get your regular tire repaired or replaced and put back on your vehicle as soon as you can.

Smart Entry System Indicator*

• Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.
• Comes on as soon as a problem is detected in the smart entry system or push button starting system.

• Stays on constantly or does not come on at all – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1, 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.

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 unless the warning is canceled, or the

button is pressed.

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• Blinks when you operate the turn signal lever.
• Blink if you press the hazard warning button.

• Does not blink or blinks rapidly – A turn signal light bulb has blown. Change the bulb immediately.

Replacing Light Bulbs 

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• Comes on when the high beam headlights are on.

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Lights On Indicator

• Comes on whenever the light switch is on, or in AUTO* when the exterior lights are on.

• If you remove the key from the ignition switch*, or set the power mode* to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while the exterior lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened.

• Comes on when the fog lights are on.

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• Comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1, then goes off.
• Comes on if the immobilizer system cannot recognize the key information.

• Blinks –

Models without smart entry system  You cannot start the engine. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0, pull the key out, and then insert the key and turn it to ON (w again.

Models with smart entry system  You cannot start the engine. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), 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.

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ECON Mode Indicator

• Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1, then goes off.
• Comes on when you press the ECON button.

• Blinks when the security system alarm has been set.

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Indicator

• Comes on when you press the

CRUISE button.

Indicator

•  Comes on if you have set a speed for cruise control.

Cruise Control

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• Comes on when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.

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• Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1, then goes off.
• Comes on if there is a problem with the AWD.
• Blinks when the AWD system is overheated. The system is inactive.

• Stays on constantly – the engine drives only the front wheels in this state. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Blinks while driving – the engine drives only the front wheels in this state. Stop in a safe place, shift to (P, and idle the engine until the indicator goes off. If the indicator does not stop blinking, take your vehicle to a dealer.

Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control SystemTM*

Indicator*

• Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1, then goes off.
• Comes on if there is a problem with the RDM system.

• Stays on constantly – Have your vehicle checked by a4 dealer.

• Comes on when the RDM system shuts itself off.

• 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.

Front Sensor Camera 

• 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.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator and message come back on after you cleaned the area around the camera.

Front Sensor Camera

• Comes on if anything covers the radar sensor cover and prevents the sensor from detecting a vehicle in front.
• May come on 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 indicator does not go off even after you clean the sensor cover.

Indicator (Amber)*

• Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1, then goes off.
• Comes on if there is a problem with ACC.

• Comes on while driving – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Indicator (Green)*

• Comes on when you press the

MAIN button.

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Indicator (Amber)*

• Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1, then goes off.
• Comes on if there is a problem with the LKAS.

• Stays on constantly – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Indicator (Green)*

• Comes on when you press the

MAIN button.

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Indicator*

• Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1, then goes off.
• Comes on when you deactivate the CMBSTM. A multi-information display message appears for five seconds.
• Comes on if there is a problem with the CMBSTM.

• Stays on constantly without the CMBSTM off – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) 

• Comes on when the CMBSTM system shuts itself off.

• 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.

Front Sensor Camera 

• 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.

Collision Mitigation Braking

SystemTM (CMBSTM)

• 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.

Front Sensor Camera