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The multi-inf ormation display in the
instrument panel displays various
inf ormation and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comf ortably.
Others help to keep you aware of the
periodic maintenance your vehicle
needs f or continued trouble-f ree
driving.
You can also customize some vehicle
control settings to your liking with
the multi-inf ormation display and the
two buttons on the steering wheel
(see page ).When you unlock and open the
driver’s door with the remote
transmitter, the display shows
‘‘Welcome DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘Welcome
DRIVER 2’’ depending on which
remote transmitter you use. The
driver’s ‘‘ID’’ is detected by the
transmitter. For more information
about driver’s ‘‘ID’’, see page .If you use the key to unlock the
driver’s door, the display only shows
‘‘Welcome.’’ This means the system
cannot recognize either ‘‘DRIVER 1’’
or ‘‘DRIVER 2.’’ In this case, you
cannot use the customized settings
on the multi-information display (see
page ).
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ACCESSORY (I) position, the
display shows ‘‘Goodbye.’’
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On Touring models onlyNormal Display Messages
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The multi-inf ormation display
consists of two segments; an upper
segment and a lower segment.To change the display, press the
INFObuttononthesteeringwheel
repeatedly until the desired
information appears (see page ).Messages in the trip computer
include:
In normal display mode, the upper
segment displays the trip computer.
The lower segment displays the
odometer, Trip A/B, outside
temperature, compass, and engine
oil lif e and maintenance message. INST.MPG(U.S.models)/
INST.L/100 km (Canadian
models): Your vehicle’s current
f uel mileage.
When you turn of f the engine,
INST. MPG or INST. L/100 km is
also reset.
RANGE: The estimated distance
you can travel on the fuel
remaining in the tank. This
distance is estimated from the fuel
economy you received over the
last several miles, so it will vary
withchangesinspeed,traffic,etc.
When the battery is disconnected,
or you ref uel, RANGE is also reset.
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LOWER SEGMENT UPPER SEGMENT
INFO BUTTON
SEL/RESET BUTTON
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AVERAGE FUEL A/B: This
shows your vehicle’s average f uel
economy in mpg (U.S. models) or
/100 km (Canadian models)
since you last reset Trip A or Trip
B. When you select Trip B in the
lower segment by pressing the
SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel, or the select/reset
knob on the instrument panel,
AVERAGE FUEL B appears on
the upper segment. You can customize the Trip A and
AVERAGE FUEL A reset condition
on the multi-information display (see
page ).
The average f uel mileage will be
reset when you reset the trip meter,
or if the vehicle’s battery goes dead
or is disconnected.
ELAPSED TIME: The time
traveled since you last reset the
trip computer.
When you turn the ignition switch
to the ON (II) position, ELAPSED
TIME is reset.
You can customize the ELAPSED
TIME reset condition on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page
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AVERAGE SPEED: The average
speed you are traveling.
When you reset Trip A,
AVERAGE SPEED is also reset. 112
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The system message(s) triggers the
appropriate indicator(s) on the
instrument panel, including the
system message indicator, to come
on. The system message indicator
does not go of f until the problem(s)
is corrected.You will also hear a beep when the
system message comes on f or the
first time.
Most of the messages are displayed
f or about 5 seconds, and then the
normal display returns. If there are
several system messages to be
shown, the display switches these
messages every 5 seconds.
To cancel the message(s) bef ore 5
seconds elapsed, press the INFO
button on the steering wheel.
Even if you press the INFO button,
some messages stay on or come on
again at regular intervals until the
problem is corrected:
FASTEN SEAT BELT
FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT
BELT
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
WARNING: APPROACHING
OBJECT
PAX SYSTEM WARNING
You can see the message(s) again by
pressing the INFO button repeatedly
if the system message indicator
remains lit on the instrument panel. (Models with PAX system)
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With the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, press and hold the
INFO button for more than 3
seconds. ‘‘CUSTOMIZE ENTRY’’
appears on the multi-inf ormation
display.
You can customize some vehicle
control settings f or ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ and
‘‘DRIVER 2’’ separately.
To have the driver’s ID detected,
make sure you use your transmitter
to unlock the driver’s door.
If you use the key to unlock the
driver’s door, the system cannot
recognize either ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or
‘‘DRIVER 2.’’ In this case, when you
try to enter the customizing mode,
‘‘DRIVER UNKNOWN
CUSTOMIZE IMPOSSIBLE’’ will be
displayed, and you cannot customize
the settings.Ref er to the table on the f ollowing
pages about the settings you want to
customize. UsetheINFObuttononthesteering
wheel to see the settings, and the
SEL/RESET button to enter your
selections. If you want the settings as they were
when the vehicle lef t the f actory,
select ‘‘DEFAULT ALL,’’ as
described on pag
e.
If you want to change any vehicle
control settings, select ‘‘CHANGE
SETTING,’’ and f ollow the
instructions on page . The f irst customizing menu is:
CHANGE SETTING
DEFAULT ALL
You cannot customize the settings
under these conditions:
If you turn the ignition switch to
the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK
(0) position.
If you move the shif t lever out of
Park.
You can cancel each custom setting
(Driver 1, Driver 2). Press and hold
the LOCK and SLIDING DOOR
button (passenger’s side) at the
same time until the LED in the
remote transmitter will blink twice.
At this time, the custom setting is
changed to the def ault setting. To
activate each custom setting (Driver
1, Driver 2), repeat this procedure.
The LED will blink f or 1 second to
indicate the custom setting has been
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To enter the customizing mode,
press and hold the INFO button for
more than 3 seconds. Then select
‘‘DEFAULT ALL’’ by pressing the
INFO button.To set the def ault settings, select
‘‘OK’’ by pressing the INFO button,
then press the SEL/RESET button.
When ‘‘DEFAULT ALL’’ is
completed successf ully, you will see
the above display f or several seconds,
and the display will return to
‘‘CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.’’
Press the SEL/RESET button to
enter ‘‘DEFAULT ALL.’’ DEFAUL T AL L
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If ‘‘DEFAULT ALL’’ is not completed
successf ully, you will see the above
display f or several seconds, then the
display goes back to the normal
message mode. Repeat the
procedure to select ‘‘DEFAULT ALL.’’If you want to cancel ‘‘DEFAULT
ALL,’’ select ‘‘CANCEL,’’ then press
the SEL/RESET button. The display
goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.’’
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µThe automatic lighting
f eature turns on the headlights, all
other exterior lights, and the
instrument panel lights when it
senses low ambient light.
To turn on the automatic lighting,
turn the light switch to AUTO at any
time. The lights will come on
automatically when the outside light
level becomes low (at dusk, f or
example). The lights on indicator
comesonasareminder.Thelights
and indicator turn off automatically
when the system senses high
ambient light. The lights turn of f automatically
when you turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position. To turn them
on again, either turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, or
turn the light switch to position.
Even with the automatic lighting
f eature turned on, we recommend
thatyouturnonthelightsmanually
when driving at night or in a dense
f og, or when you enter dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking
f acilities.
The automatic lighting f eature is
controlledbyasensorlocatedontop
of the dashboard. Do not cover this
sensor or spill liquids on it.
On Touring models
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SENSOR
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