Signal
Warning
Action to be taken
Seat Belt Warning
Light
The seat belt warning light turns on if the
driver or passenger's seat is occupied and
the seat belt is not fastened with the ignition
switched ON.
If the driver or passenger's seat belt is un‐
fastened (only when the passenger's seat is
occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a
speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph),
the warning light flashes. After a short time,
the warning light stops flashing, but re‐
mains illuminated.
NOTE
The warning light flashes for about 6
seconds if the driver's seat belt is not fas
‐
tened when the ignition is switched ON.
To allow the passenger occupant classifi
‐
cation sensor to function properly, do not
place and sit on an additional seat cush
‐
ion on the passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause sen
‐
sor interference.
If a small child is seated on the passeng
‐
er's seat, the warning light may not oper
‐
ate.
Fasten the seat belts.
Door-Ajar/Trunk
lid-Ajar Warning Indi‐
cation/Warning Light
The light turns on if any door/trunk lid is
not closed securely.
Close the door/trunk lid securely.
Low Fuel Warning
Light
The light turns on when the remaining fuel
is about 9.0 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal).
NOTE
The light illumination timing may vary be
‐
cause fuel inside the fuel tank moves
around according to the driving conditions
and the vehicle posture.
Add fuel.
Check Fuel Cap Warn‐
ing Light
If the check fuel cap warning light illumi‐
nates while driving, the fuel-filler cap may
not be installed properly.
Stop the engine and reinstall the fuel-filler
cap.
Refer to Refueling on page 3-25
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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