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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 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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Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel econom y of your trips in the past.
Shows the time elapsed since the last time Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km /h (Canada) since the last time Trip A
or Trip B was reset.
Shows each tire's pressure.
2 TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) P. 253
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.
2Maintenance MinderTM P. 271
■Range
■Elapsed Time
■Average Speed
■Tire Pressure Monitor
■Engine Oil Life
1Elapsed Time
You can change the way th e elapsed time is reset.
2 Customized Features P. 87
1Average Speed
You can change the way the average speed is reset.
2 Customized Features P. 87
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■List of customizable options
*: Default Setting
Setup Group Customizable Features DescriptionSelectable Settings
METER
SETUP
LANGUAGE SELECTIONChanges the displayed language.ENGLISH*/FRENCH /SPANISH
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
DISPLAYAdjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.-5°F ~ ±0°F* ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C* ~ +3°C (Canada)
“TRIP A” RESET TIMING
Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A,
average fuel economy A, average speed A, and
elapsed time A.WITH REFUEL/ IGN OFF/
MANUALLY RESET*
“TRIP B” RESET TIMING
Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B,
average fuel economy B, average speed B, and
elapsed time B.WITH REFUEL/ IGN OFF/
MANUALLY RESET*
KEYLESS START
GUIDANCE SCREENSDisplays the keyless start guidance when conditions
are met to change power mode.ON*/ OFF
DRIVING
POSITION
SETUP MEMORY POSITION LINK
Changes the driver's seat position to a stored
setting. ON
*/
OFF
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■Example of customization settings
The steps for changing the “TRIP A” RESET TIMING setting to WITH REFUEL are
shown below. The default setting for “TRIP A” RESET TIMING is MANUALLY
RESET .
1.Press / button to select
CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS , then press the
SEL/RESET button.
2. Press the / button until METER
SETUP appears on the display.
3. Press the SEL/RESET button.
u LANGUAGE SELECTION appears first in
the display.
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4. Press the / button until “TRIP A”
RESET TIMING appears on the display,
then press the SEL/RESET button.
u The display switches to the
customization setup screen, where you
can select WITH REFUEL, IGN OFF,
MANUALLY RESET , or EXIT .
5. Press the / button and select WITH
REFUEL , then press the SEL/RESET button.
u The WITH REFUEL setup screen appears,
then the display returns to the
customization menu screen.
6. Press the / button until EXIT
appears on the display, then press the SEL/
RESET button.
7. Repeat Step 6 until you return to the
normal screen.
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 228
Maximum Load Limit........................ 231
Towing a Trailer Towing Preparation .......................... 233
Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 236
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 237
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines General Information ......................... 238
Important Safety Precautions............ 238
Avoiding Trouble ............................. 239
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 240 Precautions While Driving ................
242
Automatic Transmission ................... 243
Shifting ............................................ 244
Cruise Control ................................. 248
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System .. 251
AWD (All-Wheel Drive) with Intelligent Control
System*..................................................... 253TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ... 253Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 255
Braking Brake System ................................... 257ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ...........
259
Brake Assist System ......................... 260
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 261
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 262
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 263
How to Refuel ................................. 264
Fuel Economy .................................... 265
Improving Fuel Economy .................. 265
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 266
Modifications................................... 266
* Not available on all models
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When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1 Starting the Engine
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner
air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Bring the keyless access remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the batte ry in the keyless
access remote is weak. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 326
The engine may not start if the keyless access remote
is subjected to strong radio waves.
You do not need to hold the ENGINE START/STOP
button to start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 10 seconds
before trying again.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft. If an improperly code d key (or other device) is
used, the engine's fuel system is disabled.
2 Immobilizer System P. 113
Brake Pedal
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