Make sure that the power switch is pushed to the
OFF position, and take the Intelligent Key with
you when leaving the vehicle.
Security indicator light
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
This light blinks when the power switch is in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This function indi-
cates the security system equipped on the ve-
hicle is operational.
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a brake pad requires replacement, it will
make a high pitched scraping sound when the
vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will first
occur only when the brake pedal is depressed.
After more wear of the brake pad, the sound will
always be heard even if the brake pedal is not
depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon as
possible if the warning sound is heard.
Light reminder chime
The light reminder chime will sound when the
driver side door is opened with the light switch in
If the security system is malfunctioning, this light
will remain on while the power switch is in the ON
position. For additional information, see “Security
systems” in this section.
the
or
position, and the power
switch in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
This light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Parking brake reminder chime
Electric shift control system reminder
chime
If an improper shift operation is performed, for
safety reasons a chime will sound and at the
same time, depending on the conditions, the
operation will be cancelled or the shift position
will switch to the N position.
A chime sounds if the parking brake is set and the
vehicle is driven. The chime will stop if the parking
brake is released or the vehicle speed returns to
zero.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
This light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the VDC system is not operating.
See “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in
the “Starting and driving” section.
Power switch reminder chime (if so
equipped)
The power switch reminder chime will sound
when the driver’s door is opened while the power
switch is in the ON or READY position. Push the
power switch to the OFF position.
For more details, see “Driving vehicle” in the
“Starting and driving” section.
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver’s side door is
opened while the power switch is pushed to the
ON or ACC position.
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