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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
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Multi-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the mu lti-information display. Press the / (information) button to see the message again
with the system me ssage indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 334
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.
●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 286
●Appears while you are customizing the settings and
the shift lever is moved out of
(P.2Customized Features P. 87
●Appears when the transmission fluid temperature is
too high.Stop in a safe place in (P. Let the engine idle until the
message disappears.
Canadian models
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 272
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 331
●Appears when there is a problem with the power
tailgate system.●Manually open or close the power tailgate.●Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.U.S.
Canada
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the starting system.●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 15 seconds while depressing
the brake pedal and manually start the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears after you unlock and open the driver’s door.
2 Starting the Engine P. 240
●Appears three seconds after the TO START ENGINE
message appears.
2 Starting the Engine P. 240
●Appears when the steer ing wheel is locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right after pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off wi thout the shift lever in
(P.
●Press 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 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 close the door with the power mode
in ON without the keyless access remote inside the
vehicle.●The message goes off when you bring the keyless
access remote back inside the vehicle, and close the
door.
2 Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 121
●Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 311
●Appears if the keyless access remote's battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not with you
when starting the engine. A beeper sounds six times.2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
P. 326
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Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges
Gauges 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 Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.
2 Overheating P. 331
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Multi-Information Display
The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature indicator, and other gauges. It also displays
important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.
Press the / (information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the display.
■Switching the Display
Tire Pressure for Each Tire
Black Screen
Engine Oil Life
Customize Settings
Average SpeedRange
Elapsed Time
Average Fuel Economy/
Instant Fuel Economy
/ Button
SEL/RESET Button
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Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle
has accumulated.
■Odometer
SEL/RESET Button
Outside TemperatureTrip A
Trip B
Odometer
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Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or k ilometers (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 Fahr enheit (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 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.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar gr aph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
■Trip Meter
■Outside Temperature
■Average Fuel Economy
■Instant Fuel Economy
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the SEL/RESET button.
1Outside 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.
2 Customized Features P. 87
1Average Fuel Economy
You can change the way the average fuel economy is
reset.
2 Customized Features P. 87
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