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Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on th e multi-information display. Press the (information) button to see the message again
with the system me ssage indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 297
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2 Tighten Fuel Fill Cap Message P. 300
●Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system.●Have your vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.2Daytime Running Lights (DRL) P. 109
●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. 232
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you open the driver’s door while the
ignition key is in ACCESSORY (q
.
●Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0
, then remove the
key.
●Appears when the igniti on key is turned to
ACCESSORY (q from ON (w
. (The driver’s door is
closed.)—
●Appears when you open the driver’s door while the
ignition key is in LOCK (0
.
●Remove the key from the ignition switch.
●Appears if there is a problem with the power
tailgate system.●Manually open or close the power tailgate.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Model with
power tailgate
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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 ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
Displays your driving speed in mph.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
■Speedometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
■Tachometer
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICEYou should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICEDriving with the temperature gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause seri ous engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of the road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal. 2 Overheating P. 297
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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
SEL/RESET Button Tire Pressure
for each tireHFL
*Trip Computer
Trip B
Engine Oil Life Trip A
Outside Temperature
Odometer
Button
: Press the SEL/RESET button.
: Press the button.Shown when
Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ® is activated.
* Not available on all models
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Shows the total number of miles that your vehicle has accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles driven since the last reset. Meters A and B can be
used to measure 2 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.
■Odometer
■Trip Meter1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the SEL/RESET button.
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Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit.
■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg.
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg. The display
is updated at set intervals. When a trip me ter is reset, the average fuel economy is
also reset.
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the fuel remaini
ng. This distance is
estimated from the fuel econom y of your trips in the past.
■Outside Temperature
■Instant Fuel Economy
■Average Fuel Economy
■Range
1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. Road
heat and exhaust from another vehicle can affect the
temperature reading when y our 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. 79
1Average Fuel Economy
You can change whether to reset the average fuel
economy. 2 Customized Features P. 79
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The elapsed time display shows th e time during one drive cycle.
The display shows the average speed in mp h since the last time Trip A was reset.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 231
Shows each tire’s pressure.2Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) P. 212
Shows your paired cell phone’s information.2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 175
■Elapsed Time
■Average Speed
■Engine Oil Life
■Tire Pressure Monitor
■Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
1Elapsed Time
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
2 Customized Features P. 79
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Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.
■How to customize
Press and hold the button for a few seconds while the ignition switch is in
ON
(w
.
■Customized Features1Customized Features
To customize other features, press the
button.
2 List of custom izable options P. 81
2 Example for customization settings P. 83
Customization is possible when you see the driver’s
ID (DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 ) on the CHG setting
screen.
The driver’s ID indicates which remote transmitter
you have used to unlock the driver’s door.
The customized settings ar e recalled every time you
unlock the driver’s door with that remote.
When you customize settings:
Shift to
(P

The power tailgate custom ized setting applies to
both driver’s IDs. It is not possible to have a different
setting for each remote transmitter.Model with power tailgate
Button:
Changes the customize
menus and items
Multi-Information
Display:
Goes to customize
settings.
SEL /RESET button:
Enters the selected
item
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