Audible reminders

Key reminder chime

A chime will sound if the driver side door is opened while the ignition switch is pushed to the ACC position or pushed to the OFF  or LOCK position with the Intelligent Key left in the Intelligent Key port. Make sure the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position, and take the Intelligent Key with you when leaving the vehicle.

Light reminder chime

A chime will sound when the driver side door is opened with the light switch in the position or and the ignition switch in the ACC position and the ignition switch in the ACC or OFF position.

Turn the light switch off when you leave the vehicle.

Parking brake reminder chime

The chime will sound if the vehicle is driven at more than 4 MPH (7 km/h) with the parking brake applied. Stop the vehicle and release the parking brake.

Seat belt warning chime

The chime will sound for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is securely fastened.

Brake pad wear warning

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.

    See also:

    Indicator lights
    For additional information on warnings and indicators, see “Vehicle information display” later in this section. Front fog light indicator light (if so equipped) The front fog light indicat ...

    Mirrors
    Inside mirror Inside mirror Adjust the height and the angle of the inside mirror to the desired position. Manual anti-glare type The night position 1 will reduce glare from the headlights of v ...

    Steering wheel switch for audio control
    1. Menu control switch/ENTER button 2. BACK switch 3. Volume control switch 4. Power on and SOURCE select switch The audio system can be operated using the controls on the steering wheel. POW ...