Honda Civic (2024 year). Manual in english

Airbags

Airbag System Indicators

Safe Driving

The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and
go off periodically if the total weight on the seat is
near the airbag cutoff threshold. For a small adult,
depending on physique and posture, the system may
not recognize him/her as an adult and thus deactivate
the passenger’s airbag.
If this occurs, please confirm that the conditions set
forth in the above bullet points on the previous page
are met.
If the above conditions are met and the indicator is
still on, then with the transmission in

(

(continuously variable transmission) or

(

(manual

transmission), set the power mode to OFF and back
to ON.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as
possible if:

•

All of the above conditions are met, and the
indicator comes on with an adult seated in the
front passenger seat.

•

The seat is empty and the indicator is off.

Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front
seat when the indicator is on.

Airbags

Airbag Care

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Airbag Care

You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:

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When the airbags have deployed

If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.

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When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision

Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, the seat belt tensioners
for the front seats and outer rear seats, and each seat belt that was worn during the
crash.

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Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer

This would likely disable or affect the proper operation of the driver’s seat position
sensor or the weight sensors in the passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or
modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a Honda
dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-
999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles, Honda Canada Customer Relations at 1-888-
9-HONDA-9.

Airbag Care

We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.

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Child Safety

Protecting Child Passengers

Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are
either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle crashes are the
number one cause of death of children ages 12 and under.

To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian province
and territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride
in a vehicle.

Children should sit properly restrained in a rear seat.

This is because:

•

An inflating front airbag can injure or kill a
child sitting in the front seat.

•

A child in the front seat is more likely to
interfere with the driver’s ability to safely
control the vehicle.

•

Statistics show that children of all sizes and
ages are safer when they are properly
restrained in a rear seat.

Protecting Child Passengers

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Canada recommend that all children
ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a rear
seat. Some states or provinces/territories have laws
restricting where children may ride.

WARNING

Children who are unrestrained or
improperly restrained can be seriously
injured or killed in a crash.

Any child too small for a seat belt should be
properly restrained in a child seat. A larger
child should be properly restrained with a
seat belt, using a booster seat if necessary.

Child Safety

Protecting Child Passengers

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Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the
event of a collision.

•

Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would
likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

•

Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very
seriously injured in a crash.

•

Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an
approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the seat
belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.

•

Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows, or seat adjustments.

•

Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate
vehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly.

Protecting Child Passengers

To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.

To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag
hazards and child safety, your vehicle has warning
labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the
front visors. Please read and follow the instructions
on these labels.

Safety Labels

P. 87

WARNING

Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or
wrap one around their neck can result in
serious injury or death.

Instruct children not to play with any seat
belt and make sure any unused seat belt a
child can reach is buckled, fully retracted,
and locked.

Child Safety

Safety of Infants and Small Children

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Safety of Infants and Small Children

An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat until the infant
reaches the seat manufacturer’s weight or height limit for the seat.

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Positioning a rear-facing child seat

Child seats must be placed and secured in a
rear seating position.

When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front
passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their seat-back
in the desired position. Make sure that there is no contact between the child seat
and the seat in front of it.

It can also interfere with proper operation of the passenger’s advanced front airbag
system.

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If this occurs, we recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front
passenger’s seat, move the seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied.
Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat.

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Protecting Infants

Protecting Infants

Experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat for a
child so long as the child’s height and weight are
appropriate for a rear-facing seat.

Infants should never be seated in a forward-facing
position.

Always refer to the child seat manufacturer’s
instructions before installation.

Do not allow a front seat to rest against a child seat
installed in a rear seating position.
The weight sensor in the front seat may not correctly
detect the actual weight of the occupant.

WARNING

Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front
seat can result in serious injury or death
during a crash.

Always place a rear-facing child seat in the
rear seat, not the front.

Child Safety

Safety of Infants and Small Children

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If a child has exceeded the weight and height limitations of a rearward-facing child
seat, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured forward-facing child
seat until they exceed the weight and height limitations for the forward-facing child
seat.

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Forward-facing child seat placement

We strongly recommend placing a forward-
facing child seat in a rear seating position.

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can be hazardous, even with
advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off. A
rear seat is the safest place for a child.

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Protecting Smaller Children

Protecting Smaller Children

Educate yourself about the laws and regulations
regarding child seat use where you are driving, and
follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the
front seat can result in serious injury or
death if the front airbag inflates.

If you must place a forward-facing child
seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far
back as possible, and properly restrain the
child.

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Child Safety

Safety of Infants and Small Children

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Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children).
Some have a rigid-type connector while others have a flexible-type connector. Both
are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child seats can only be
installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow the child seat
manufacturer’s use and care instructions including recommended expiration dates
as well as the instructions in this manual. Proper installation is key to maximizing
your child’s safety.

In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-compatible
child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for added security.
This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they can be secured
with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In addition, the child seat
manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH-compatible seat
once a child reaches a specified weight. Please read the child seat owner’s manual
for proper installation instructions.

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Important consideration when selecting a child seat

Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:

•

The child seat is the correct type and size for the child.

•

The child seat is the correct type for the seating position.

•

The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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Selecting a Child Seat

Selecting a Child Seat

Installation of a LATCH-compatible child seat is
simple.

LATCH-compatible child seats have been developed
to simplify the installation process and reduce the
likelihood of injuries caused by incorrect installation.

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Safety of Infants and Small Children

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A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer rear seats. A child
seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or flexible type of connectors.

Locate the anchor marks affixed to the base
of the seat cushion.

Pull out the anchor covers under the marks
to expose the lower anchors.

Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then
attach the child seat to the lower anchors
according to the instructions that came
with the child seat.

When installing the child seat, make sure
that the lower anchors are not
obstructed by the seat belt or any other
object.

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Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

For your child’s safety, when using a child seat
installed using the LATCH system, make sure that the
child seat is properly secured to the vehicle. A child
seat that is not properly secured will not adequately
protect a child in a crash and may cause injury to the
child or other vehicle occupants.

WARNING

Never attach two child seats to the same
anchor. In a collision, one anchor may not
be strong enough to hold two child seat
attachments and may break, causing
serious injury or death.

Marks

Rigid Type

Lower Anchors

Flexible Type

Lower Anchors

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Safety of Infants and Small Children

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Open the tether anchor cover behind the
head restraint.

Route the tether strap over the top of the
head restraint and secure the tether strap
hook to the anchor. Make sure the strap is
not twisted.

Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.

Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.

Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted
and locked.

Protecting Child Passengers

P. 73

Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

Installing a LATCH-compatible child seat in the
rear center seat

Each outer rear seat is equipped with a pair of lower
anchors which are used to secure a LATCH-compatible
child seat. The rear center seat, however, is not
equipped with anchors of any kind. The inner and
outer anchors are spaced apart at a standard distance
of 11 inches (280 mm). The distance between the two
inner anchors is 15.0 inches (380 mm).
LATCH-compatible restraint systems that are fitted
with rigid-type attachments cannot be installed in the
rear center seat. However, a system fitted with
flexible-type attachments can be installed in the
center seat, provided that the manufacturer’s
instructions for that system permit the use of the
inner anchors with the stated spacing.
Before seating a child, make sure that the system is
properly attached to both the lower anchors and
tether anchors.

WARNING

Using the outer rear seats' inner anchors to
secure a LATCH compatible child seat in the
center seating position may result in failure
of the child seat, causing injury or death.

Only use the outer rear seats' inner anchors
to install a child seat in the center seating
position if the manufacturer's instructions
expressly permit.

Tether Strap
Hook

Anchor

Straight Top Tether Type

Tether Strap
Hook

Anchor

Other Top Tether Type

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Safety of Infants and Small Children

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A child seat can be installed with a lap/shoulder belt in any rear seat or, if absolutely
necessary, the front passenger seat.

Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.

Route the seat belt through the child seat
according to the seat manufacturer’s
instructions, and insert the latch plate into
the buckle.

Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.

Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all
the way out until it stops. This activates the
lockable retractor.

Let the seat belt retract a few inches and
check that the retractor has switched
modes by pulling on the webbing. It should
not pull out again until it is reset by
removing the latch plate from the buckle.

If you are able to pull the shoulder belt
out, the lockable retractor is not
activated. Slowly pull the seat belt all the
way out, and repeat steps 3 – 4.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

A child seat that is not properly secured will not
adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause
injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.

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Safety of Infants and Small Children

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Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near
the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack
from the lap part of the belt.

When doing this, place your weight on
the child seat and push it into the vehicle
seat.

Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; less than one inch of movement
should occur near the seat belt.

Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted
and locked.

Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.

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Safety of Infants and Small Children

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A tether anchor point is provided behind each
rear seating position. If you have a child seat
that comes with a tether but can be installed
with a seat belt, the tether may be used for
additional security.

Locate the appropriate tether anchor point
and lift the cover.

Route the tether strap over the head
restraint. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

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Adding Security with a Tether

Adding Security with a Tether

Always use a tether for forward-facing child seats
whether using the seat belt or lower anchors.

Tether Anchor Points

Cover

Anchor

Straight Top Tether Type in Outer
Position

Tether Strap
Hook

Anchor

Other Top Tether Type in Outer
Position

Tether Strap
Hook

Anchor

Child Safety

Safety of Larger Children

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Safety of Larger Children

The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind
of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who
must sit in front.

When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/
shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then answer the
following questions.

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Checklist

•

Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over
the edge of the seat?

•

Does the shoulder belt cross between the
child’s neck and arm?

•

Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s thighs?

•

Will the child be able to stay seated like this
for the whole trip?

If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.

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Protecting Larger Children

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Checking Seat Belt Fit

Safety of Larger Children

WARNING

Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in
front can result in injury or death if the
passenger’s front airbag inflates.

If a larger child must ride in front, move the
vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible,
have the child sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly, using a booster seat if
needed.

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Safety of Larger Children

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If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used
properly, position the child in a booster seat in
the rear seat. For the child’s safety, check that
the child meets the booster seat
manufacturer’s recommendations.

Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever
have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:

•

Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information
in this manual.

•

Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.

•

Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.

•

Check that the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in the
seat.

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Monitoring child passengers

We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older, more
mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts and sit up
properly.

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Booster Seats

Booster Seats

When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the
instructions that came with it, and install the seat
accordingly.
There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a
booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat
belt correctly.

Some U.S. states, and Canadian provinces and
territories require children to use a booster seat until
they reach a given age or weight (e.g. 6 years or 60
lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or
province, or territory where you intend to drive.

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Protecting Larger Children - Final Checks

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Exhaust Gas Hazard

Carbon Monoxide Gas

The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.

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Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever

•

The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.

•

The exhaust system may have been damaged.

•

The vehicle is raised for an oil change.

When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open,
open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.

Select the fresh air mode.

Select the

mode.

Set the fan speed to high.

Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.

Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.

Carbon Monoxide Gas

An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately after starting the engine.

WARNING

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.

Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.

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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.

(7-speed manual

shift mode) Indicator/
Shift Indicator



P. 95

Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)

Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

Automatic Brake
Hold System
Indicator

Automatic Brake
Hold Indicator

U.S.

Canada

*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.



P. 92

Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

Charging System
Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator



P. 94



P. 94



P. 94



P. 95



P. 95

Shift Position Indicator



P. 95

Transmission System
Indicator



P. 96



P. 97



P. 98

Anti-lock Brake System
(

ABS

) Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

) System Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

)

OFF

Indicator

Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator

Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator



P. 98



P. 98



P. 99



P. 99



P. 99

Shift Up Indicator



P. 96

Shift Down Indicator



P. 96

* Not available on all models

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*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.

*2 : Models without drive mode switch
*3 : Models with drive mode switch

Auto High-Beam
Indicator

Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator

Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators

Lights On
Indicator

High Beam
Indicator

Fog Light
Indicator

System Message
Indicator

Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow

Indicator (Amber)

Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
(Amber)

Safety Support
Indicator (Green/Gray)



P. 100

Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)



P. 105



P. 101



P. 101



P. 107



P. 101



P. 101



P. 101

Immobilizer System
Indicator



P. 104

Security System Alarm
Indicator



P. 104



P. 102



P. 108



P. 111

Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow

Indicator

(White/Green)



P. 107

Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
(White/Green)



P. 108

Safety Support
Indicator (Amber)



P. 109

NORMAL

Mode

Indicator



P. 103

Auto Idle Stop Off
Indicator



P. 105

Auto Idle Stop
Suspend Indicator



P. 106

ECON

Mode

Indicator



P. 103

SPORT

Mode

Indicator



P. 103

Low Temperature
Indicator



P. 103

Cruise Mode Indicator
(White/Green)



P. 108

Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow

Interval

Indicator



P. 108

Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)



P. 105

INDIVIDUAL

Mode

Indicator



P. 103

* Not available on all models

Indicators

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)

●

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.

•

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.

What to do when the indicator comes on
while driving

P. 730

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

Indicators

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)

●

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.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

P. 731

●

Comes on along with the ABS indicator

- Have

your vehicle checked by a dealer.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks

P. 730

●

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.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

P. 731

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

1.5 L engine models with continuously
variable transmission

All models

Indicators

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)

●

Comes on if there is a problem with a
system related to braking other than the
conventional brake system.

●

Comes on while driving

- Have your vehicle

checked by a dealer.

●

With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal
braking ability.

●

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.

Automatic Brake
Hold System
Indicator

●

Comes on when the automatic brake hold
system is on.

Automatic Brake Hold

P. 611

Automatic Brake
Hold Indicator

●

Comes on when the automatic brake hold
is activated.

Automatic Brake Hold

P. 611

U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

U.S.

Canada

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

●

After you have set the power mode to ON,
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.

●

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

Testing of Readiness Codes

P. 754

●

Comes on if there is a problem with the
emissions control systems.

●

Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s
cylinders is detected.

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On
or Blinks

P. 729

Charging System
Indicator

●

Comes on when there is a problem with
the charging system.

●

Stop in a safe place and contact a dealer
immediately.

Checking the Battery

P. 683

If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

P. 729

Shift Position
Indicator

●

Indicates the current shift position.

Shifting

P. 457, 459

(7-speed

manual shift mode)
Indicator/Shift
Indicator

●

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

7-Speed Manual Shift Mode

P. 461

* Not available on all models

Indicators

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Transmission
System Indicator

●

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.

●

Blinks if the transmission system has a
problem and the performance of the
vehicle is reduced.

●

Avoid sudden starts, sudden acceleration and high
speed, and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.

●

Blinks if the transmission system has a
problem and the paddle shifters cannot be
used.

●

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

Shift Up Indicator

●

Comes on when shifting up is
recommended.

Shift Up/Down Indicators

P. 465

Shift Down
Indicator

●

Comes on when shifting down is
recommended.

Shift Up/Down Indicators

P. 465

Models with paddle shifter

* Not available on all models

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Explanation

Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator

●

Blinks and the beeper sounds for a few
seconds if you are not wearing a seat belt
when you set the power mode to ON, then
the indicator comes on.

●

If the front passenger is not wearing a seat
belt, the indicator comes on a few seconds
later.

●

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.

●

The beeper stops and the indicator goes off when
you and the passengers fasten their seat belts.

●

Stays on after you and/or the passengers have
fastened the seat belt(s)

- A detection error may

have occurred in the sensor. Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.

Seat Belt Reminder

P. 46

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Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Low Fuel Indicator

●

Comes on when the fuel reserve is running
low (approximately 1.8 U.S. gal/7.0 Liter
left).

●

Comes on

- Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible.

●

Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel
gauge.

●

Blinks

- Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Anti-lock Brake
System (

ABS

)

Indicator

●

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)

P. 616

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

●

Stays on constantly

- Have your vehicle checked

by a dealer.

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Explanation

Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator

•

Comes on if there is a problem with the
EPS system.

•

Stays on constantly

- Have your vehicle checked

by a dealer.

•

Do not drive displays on the driver
information interface

- Immediately stop in a

safe place and contact a dealer.

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

P. 732

Vehicle Stability
Assist

(VSA

)

System Indicator

●

Blinks when VSA

is active.

—

●

Comes on if there is a problem with the
VSA

system, brake assist system, agile

handling assist, starting assist brake
function

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

P. 488

●

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
Assist

(VSA

)

OFF

Indicator

●

Comes on when you partially disable VSA

VSA

On and Off

P. 489

●

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.

Models with A-type meter

* Not available on all models

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Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator

●

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.

TPMS Calibration

P. 492

●

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 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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On/Blinking

Explanation

Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators

•

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

Replacing Light Bulbs

P. 666, 667

Lights On Indicator

•

Comes on when the parking, tail, and
other external lights are on.

Light Switches

P. 201

High Beam
Indicator

•

Comes on when the high beam headlights
are on.

—

Auto High-Beam
Indicator

•

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

Auto High-Beam

P. 205

Fog Light
Indicator

•

Comes on when the fog lights are on.

Fog Lights

P. 204

* Not available on all models

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Explanation

System Message
Indicator

•

Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system message on
the driver information interface appears at
the same time.

●

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.

●

While the indicator is on, press the

(home)

button, and select

Warnings

to see the message

again.

Accessing contents in the display

P. 117

●

The driver information interface will not return to
the normal screen unless the warning is canceled,
or the

(home) button is pressed.