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Indicators
IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
Security Alarm System IndicatorBlinks when the security alarm

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system has been set.
Security Alarm System P.105—
Auto Idle Stop IndicatorBlinks when Auto Idle Stop is in

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operation. The engine automatically shuts off. Auto Idle Stop P.224, 227—
Cruise Main Indicator Comes on when you press the

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CRUISE button. Cruise Control P.211 —
Cruise Control Indicator Comes on if you have set a speed

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for cruise control. Cruise Control P.211—
Shift Up Indicator
* Comes on briefly when you turn

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the ignition switch to ON II.
Comes on when shifting up is

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recommended.
Shift Up/Down Indicators P.208—
Shift Down Indicator
* Comes on briefly when you turn

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the ignition switch to ON II.
Comes on when shifting down is

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recommended.
SPORT Mode Indicator *1 Comes on briefly when you turn

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the ignition switch to ON II.
Comes on when you press the

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SPORT mode button. 3-Mode Drive System P.210
*Not available on all models
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Indicators Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Message ConditionExplanation
Appears when the ignition key is turned to

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ACCESSORY
from ON II. (The driver’s door is
closed.) —
Appears when you open the driver’s door while the

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ignition key is in LOCK
0. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

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Appears if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed while
the auto idle stop is in operation, and the engine is ready
to restart. Fully depress the clutch pedal.

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Auto Idle Stop P.227
Appears when the shift lever is in any forward gear

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position, and the auto idle stop operating time has continued for a while. Shift to

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N. Auto Idle Stop P.227
Appears while the auto idle stop is in operation, and

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to allow the engine to restart again for the following reasons:
The IMA battery charge is low.
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There is a problem with the system.
• Manually start the engine.

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Starting the Engine P.197
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Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and IMA battery related indicators. They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
II.
Speedometer

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Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Fuel Gauge

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Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Tachometer

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Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Press and hold the kmh/mph change button until you hear a beep. The speedometer reading and the displayed measurements on the multi-information display switch between mph and km/h. The display change message appears for a few seconds.
Fuel Gauge
NOTICE You should refuel when the reading approaches E. Running out of fuel can cause the engine to
misire, damaging the catalytic converter. The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from the fuel gauge reading.
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Gauges and Multi-Information Display Gauges
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
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Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100km.
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator

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The remaining battery charge level is displayed as a bar graph.
Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST)

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The degree to which the electric motor is assisting the engine is displayed by the ASST indicator bar.
Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG)

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The degree to which the IMA battery is being charged is displayed by the CHRG indicator bar.
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
Press and hold the kmh/mpg change button to switch the measurement.
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator
The IMA battery charge level may decrease rapidly under the following conditions: When the 12 volt battery has been replaced.
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When the IMA battery has been disconnected.
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When the IMA battery control system is
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correcting its reading.
The charge level reading will be corrected automatically while driving.
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator
CHRG IndicatorASST Indicator
Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST)
If the IMA battery is too hot or too cold, the IMA battery’s output power is limited to protect the battery. This disables the IMA assist and auto idle stop, even though the battery is well-charged. It takes a short time to normalize the IMA battery’s output power depending on the weather.
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Gauges and Multi-Information Display Multi-Information Display
Multi-Information Display
The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature, and other fuel economy information.It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.Switching the Display

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Press the button or the SEL/RESET button to change the display.
Eco Guide feedback with Eco Drive Bar
OFF
HFL *
Customizable Setting Entry Engine Oil Life Power Flow
MonitorAverage Vehicle SpeedElapsed Time
Average Fuel Economy Records
Average Fuel Economy A
Range
SEL/RESET Button
(Information) Button Shown when
Bluetooth®

HandsFreeLink ®
is activated.
* Not available on all models
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Eco Assist Scoring (Real-Time Score)/Eco Guide Feedback
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■ Real-Time Score
The Eco assist scoring system is a point system you can use to monitor your driving style and its impact on fuel economy. Points are represented by leaf icons on the multi-information display. Leaves are:
Accumulated when your driving style is fuel
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efficient.Deducted when your style is not fuel
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efficient.
Reset the System
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To clear all leaves and lifetime points, complete the following steps within 30 seconds, and do not run the engine.
Automatic transmission (CVT): The shift lever must be in
1.
P.
Manual transmission: The parking brake must be set. Turn the ignition switch to ON
2.
II.
Make sure the NORMAL mode is selected.
3.
Depress the brake pedal twice.
4.
The ambient meter color changes from blue to green.
When the “meter color change” setting on the multi-information display is
off, the color stays in blue.
Press the ECON mode button.
5.
Press the NORMAL mode button.
6.
The ambient meter color turns off.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
7.
0.
1st Stage
Leaf Icon
2nd Stage 3rd Stage
Reset the System
If the ECON mode is on in step 2, press the NORMAL mode button. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
, then go to step 1.
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Power Flow Monitor
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Displays engine and electric motor power flow – whether the system is assisting the engine or charging the battery.
Power Flow Monitor
The displayed power low may not correspond to the ASST/CHRG indicators directly.
Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST) P. 8 2 Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG) P. 8 2
Operating
Not operating
Engine Operation IconPower Flow
Power is supplied with the engine and the electric motor is assisting the engine.
The electric motor is charging the IMA
battery.
Power is supplied with only the engine.
Power is supplied with only the engine and the electric motor is charging the
IMA battery.
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Engine Oil Life
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Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder ™
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Maintenance Minder ™
P.241
Bluetooth

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HandsFreeLink ®
*
Shows your paired cell phone’s information.
Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
P.173
* Not available on all models
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