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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. 311
●
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
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
Transmission 
Indicator
*
●
Comes on for a few seconds when 
you turn the ignition switch to ON 
(
w
, then goes off.
●
Blinks if the transmission system 
has a problem.
●
Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden 
starts and acceleration and have the 
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
* Not available on all models
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