Warning Screen

When malfunctions occur to the vehicle, the following warning screens are displayed. If these screens are not displayed normally or if they continue to be displayed even after the factor is eliminated, take measures according to the action procedure.

Message	Factor	Action procedure
REMOVE KEY	Displayed with the sounding of tone alarm when the driver's door is opened with the key inserted in the ignition switch key cylinder.	If the ignition key reminder warning tone alarm is not being sounded, perform the troubleshooting for the ignition key reminder warning tone alarm (Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: TONE ALARM DOES NOT SOUND NORMALLY . ).
TURN OFF LIGHTS	Displayed with the sounding of tone alarm when the driver's door is opened with the ignition switch at the LOCK (OFF) or ACC position and the lighting switch at the tail or head position.	If the lighting monitor warning tone alarm is not being sounded, perform the troubleshooting for the lighting monitor warning tone alarm (Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: TONE ALARM DOES NOT SOUND NORMALLY . ).
ALARM ACTIVATING	Displayed while the theft alarm is in operation.	If the warning screen is not displayed normally or if the screen continues to be displayed, carry out the troubleshooting for the theft alarm (Refer to HOW TO DIAGNOSE THE CAN BUS LINES .)
-	Displayed when the following operations are carried out with the ignition switch at positions other than the LOCK (PUSH OFF) position after the engine is stopped. When the driver's door is opened When the doors are closed and locked	If the warning screen is not displayed normally or if the screen continues to be displayed, perform the troubleshooting for the KOS (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE TABLE ).
KEY BATTERY LOW	Displayed when the KOS key battery is running low.
KEY NOT DETECTED	Displayed if carrying a KOS key with different ID code or the KOS key is outside the operative range. Displayed when the keyless operation key is taken out of the car when the IG knob is in other than the LOCK position, and all the doors are closed.
KEY STILL IN VEHICLE	Displayed when the front door outside handle lock switch is turned to ON position while the keyless operation key is left in the vehicles.
CHECK DOORS	Displayed when the door ajar prevention function is in operation.
KEYLESS OPERATION SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED	Displayed when there is a malfunction to KOS.
LOW TIRE PRESSURE	Displayed when the tire air pressure is an abnormality. (except spare tire)	If the warning screen is not displayed normally or erased, carry out the troubleshooting for the TPMS (Refer to DIAGNOSIS ).
TPMS SERVICE REQUIRED	Displayed when the TPMS is an abnormality.
BRAKE SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED	Displayed when the brake fluid amount is insufficient or a malfunction occurs to the brake device.	If the warning screen is not displayed normally or if the screen continues to be displayed, check the brake fluid or brake device. Refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE .
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE	Displayed if vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged.	If the warning screen is not displayed normally or if the screen continues to be displayed, check the parking brake. Refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE .
ABS SERVICE REQUIRED	Displayed when a malfunction occurs to the anti-lock braking system (ABS).	If the warning screen is not displayed normally or if the screen continues to be displayed, perform the troubleshooting for the ABS (Refer to TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART ).
-	If any of the doors or liftgate is not closed completely, the location of the ajar door is displayed with the sounding of tone alarm.	If the door ajar warning tone alarm does not sound, perform the troubleshooting for the door ajar warning tone alarm. Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: TONE ALARM DOES NOT SOUND NORMALLY . .
CLOSE HOOD	Displayed when the hood is open.	If the warning screen is not displayed normally, or if the screen continues to be displayed, check the hood latch switch input signal. Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 12: ETACS-ECU DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY SIGNAL FROM THE HOOD SWITCH .
ENGINE OVERHEATING STOP SAFELY	Displayed when overheated.	If the warning screen is not displayed normally or if the screen continues to be displayed, perform the troubleshooting for the engine (Refer to SYMPTOM CHART ).
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING SLOW DOWN	Displayed when the transmission oil temperature becomes high.	If the warning screen is not displayed normally or if the screen continues to be displayed, check the TC-SST diagnostic trouble code. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE TABLE .
TRANSMISSION SERVICE REQUIRED	Displayed when there is a malfunction to the TC-SST.
FASTEN SEAT BELT	Displayed when the ignition switch is turned ON without the driver's seat belt fastened.	If the warning screen is not displayed normally or if the screen continues to be displayed, perform the troubleshooting for the seat belt reminder warning light. Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: THE COMBINATION METER LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE NORMALLY OR THE MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY IS NOT DISPLAYED NORMALLY . .
FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED	Displayed when there is a malfunction to the fuel system.	If the warning screen is not displayed normally or if the screen continues to be displayed, check the combination meter diagnostic trouble code. Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: THE COMBINATION METER LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE NORMALLY OR THE MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY IS NOT DISPLAYED NORMALLY . .
REFUEL	Displayed when the remaining fuel amount is small.	If the warning screen is not displayed normally or if the screen continues to be displayed, refuel immediately.
LOW OIL PRESSURE	Displayed when there is a malfunction to the engine oil circulation system.	If the warning screen is not displayed normally or if the screen continues to be displayed, check the engine oil amount. Refer to SYMPTOM CHART .
CHARGING SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED	Displayed when there is a malfunction to the charging system.	If the warning screen is not displayed normally or if the screen continues to be displayed, check the charging system. Refer to OUTPUT CURRENT TEST and REGULATED VOLTAGE TEST .
AIRBAG SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED	Displayed when there is a malfunction to the SRS air bag or to the pre-tensioner mechanism.	If the warning screen is not displayed normally or if the screen continues to be displayed, perform the troubleshooting for the SRS air bag/pre-tensioner mechanism warning light. Refer to DIAGNOSIS .
ASC SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED	Displayed when there is a malfunction to the ASC.	If the warning screen is not displayed normally or if the screen continues to be displayed, perform the troubleshooting for the ASC. Refer to TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART .
4WD SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED	Displayed when there is a malfunction to the S-AWC or ACD.	If the warning screen is not displayed normally or if the screen continues to be displayed, perform the troubleshooting for the S-AWC or ACD. Refer to TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART .
POSSIBLE ICY ROADS	Displayed with the sounding of tone alarm when the ambient temperature is 37 °F (3 °C) or less.	If the freeze warning tone alarm does not sound with the ambient temperature of 37 °F (3 °C) or less, perform the troubleshooting for the freeze warning tone alarm. Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: TONE ALARM DOES NOT SOUND NORMALLY . .
ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED	Displayed when the timing chain becomes worn.	If the warning screen is not displayed normally or if the screen continues to be displayed, visually check the elongation of the timing chain. Refer to TIMING CHAIN ELONGATION VISUAL CHECK .