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■Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 4 6
■Conditions affecting operation
→P. 4 1
■Notes for the entry function
→P. 4 3
■If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( →P. 1 1 9 )
■Steering lock
After turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and opening and closing the
doors, the steering wheel will be locked du e to the steering lock function. Operat-
ing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch again automatically cancels the steering
lock.
■When the steering lock cannot be released
The green indicator light on the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will flash and a mes-
sage will be shown on the multi-information
display. Press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch again while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
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■Selecting second start mode
Use second start mode for accelerating and driving on slippery
road surfaces such as snow.
Press the menu switch.
The multi-information display
will change modes to electronic
features control mode.
Press the “ENTER” switch
upwards or downwards until
“2ND START” appears.
Press the “ENTER” switch to
change to “ON”.
The “2nd STRT” indicator will be
displayed.
Each pressing of the switch
turns second start mode on and
off.
Press the menu switch to
change to the normal display.
STEP1
STEP2
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Gauges and meters
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Multi-information display
→P. 2 0 8
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Rear height control air suspension display (if equipped)
→P. 3 2 0
Shift position and shift range display
→P. 1 9 0
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Changing the displaySwitches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the button will reset the
trip meter.
Instrument cluster light control switch
The brightness of the instrument cluster lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to
record and display different distances independently.
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■The meters and display illuminate when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Instrument cluster brightness adjustment
The instrument cluster brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be
adjusted.
■The brightness of the instrument cluster lights
When the tail lights are on, the brightness will change. However, when the sur-
roundings are bright (daytime, etc.) turning on the tail lights will not change the
instrument cluster brightness.
In addition, the brightness of the instrument cluster lights is automatically adjusted
based on the light sensor detecting how bright the surroundings are.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The trip meter data will be reset.
If the trip meter was displayed last, the ODO screen will be displayed after reset-
ting.
■Customization
Setting of sensitivity of the ambient light sensor used for dimming the meter lights
can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 7 8 8 )
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the
red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check
the engine after it has cooled completely. ( →P. 74 9 )
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Multi-information display (Optitron meters)
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data.
●Trip information contents (→ P. 2 0 9 )
Displays driving range, fuel consumption and other cruising-related infor-
mation.
●Electronic features control contents ( →P. 212)
● Other contents ( →P. 212)
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Switching the displayMenu switch
Changes modes to electronic fea-
tures control mode, customization
mode or back to normal display
mode.
“ENTER” switch
Changes trip information items.
This switch is also used to turn on/
off electronic features controls and
to change customization settings.
Display items■ Trip information contents
Trip information items displayed can be switched by pressing the
“ENTER” switch upwards or downwards.
● Outside temperature display
● Front tire angle
Displays the outside temperature
The temperature range that can be displayed is from
-40 °F (-40 ° C) to 122 °F (50 ° C).
The direction of the front tires is displayed
The tire direction is displayed in 3 stages for both
left and right, in accordan ce with the angle of the
tire.
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Driving range
● Average fuel consumption after refueling
● Current fuel consumption Displays the estimated maximum distance that can
be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining
• This distance is computed based on your average
fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance
that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be updated.
• When refueling, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without
turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off,
the display may not be updated.
Displays the average fuel consumption since the
vehicle was last refueled
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a ref-
erence.
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption
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