Owner's Manual Instruction Manual

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Instrument Panel
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
*
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
, and goes off either
when the engine starts or after
several seconds if the engine is not
started. 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.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 470
Comes on while driving - Have the
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 the vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 451
Charging System
Indicator
Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
, 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 defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 450
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
Indicates current shift lever position.
(d
indicator:
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, then goes off.
Comes on when you press the
(d
button while the shift lever is in
(D
.
2 Shifting P. 346
* Not available on all models