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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY,
under any of the following conditions:
-The battery charge is low.
-The engine is harder to start because of the battery
charge.
●Interior lights or audio system will be turned off.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY,
under any of the following conditions:
-The battery charge is low.
-The engine is harder to start because of the battery
charge.
●Start the engine, and charge the battery.
2Starting the Engine P. 185
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on the
battery.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 267
●Appears when the battery cannot be charged.
●Replace the change battery.
2Checking the Battery P. 267

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Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears after you unlock and open the driver’s door.
2Starting the Engine P. 185
●Appears three seconds after the TO START ENGINE
message appears.
2Starting the Engine P. 185
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button at the same time.
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off without the shift lever in
(P.
●Push the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
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●Appears when you start customize settings of the multi-
information display with the shift lever in any position
other than
(P.
2How to customize P. 92

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when you take the keyless access remote out
of the vehicle and close the door while the power mode
is ON. The beeper sounds inside and outside the vehicle.
●Bring the keyless access remote back inside the vehicle,
and close the door.
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
P. 285
●Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.
●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 268

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Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when you shift into
(P after having turned off
the keyless access system main switch.
●Remove the keyless access remote with the power
mode OFF. You cannot remove the remote from the slot
while the power mode is other than OFF.
2Keyless Access Remote Slot P. 131
●Appears when you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button without inserting the keyless access remote
under any of the following conditions:
-The keyless access remote main switch is off.
-The keyless access remote’s battery is weak.
-The remote is not inside the vehicle.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button after you insert
the keyless access remote into the slot.
2Keyless Access Remote Slot P. 131
●Appears when you open the driver’s door while the
power mode is OFF.
●Remove the keyless access remote from the slot.
2Keyless Access Remote Slot P. 131
●Appears when your vehicle is too close to the traffic
lane lines. The beeper sounds.
●Take appropriate action to keep your vehicle within the
lane lines.
2Lane Departure Warning (LDW) P. 199

86Instrument Panel
Gauges and Multi-Information DisplayGaugesGauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.■Speedometer■Tachometer■Fuel Gauge■ Temperature Gauge
1Fuel GaugeNOTICEYou should refuel when the needle approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.
E
1Temperature GaugeNOTICEDriving with the temperature gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of the road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.
2Overheating P. 290

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uuGauges and Multi-Information DisplayuMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle has
accumulated.■Odometer
SEL/RESET
Button Outside Temperature Trip A Trip B Engine Oil Life Odometer

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uuGauges and Multi-Information DisplayuMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last
reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the SEL/RESET button. The trip
meter is reset to 0.0.
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2Maintenance Minder
TM P. 231
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km
(Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average
fuel economy is also reset.■Trip Meter■Outside Temperature■Engine Oil Life■Average Fuel Economy
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the SEL/RESET button.
Use the multi-information display’s customized
features to correct the trip meter.
2Multi-Information Display P. 871Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the multi-information display’s customized
features to correct the temperature.
2Customized Features P. 921Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2Customized Features P. 92

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 106
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 108Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength ........................................ 112Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 113
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 114
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 115
Opening and Closing the Tailgate... 116
Security System................................ 122Opening and Closing the Windows..... 125
Opening and Closing the Panoramic
Glass Roof........................................ 128
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 129
Turn Signals ..................................... 132
Light Switches.................................. 132
Fog Lights ........................................ 134
Daytime Running Lights ................... 134
Wipers and Washers ........................ 135
Brightness Control ........................... 137Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button........................................ 138Driving Position Memory System ...... 139Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 141
Adjusting the Mirrors....................... 142
Adjusting the Seats.......................... 144
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items
Interior Lights .................................. 152
Interior Convenience Items .............. 154
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 163
Synchronized Mode ......................... 165
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 166