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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
Smart Entry
System
Indicator
*
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON.
●
Comes on as soon as a problem is
detected in the smart entry system
or push button starting system.
●
Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
Starter System
Indicator
*
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
*1, then goes off.
●
Comes on if the starter system has a
problem.
●
As a temporary measure, press and hold
the ENGINE START/STOP button for up to
15 seconds while pressing the brake pedal
and manually start the engine. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
—
Light Control
Indicator
*
●
Comes on if there is a problem with
the automatic lighting control
system or low beam headlights
*.
●
Comes on while driving - Turn the lights
on manually and have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.
—
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Wa rning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●
Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.
●
Appears when the battery is not charging.
●
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 534
●
Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator - Turn off the climate control system and rear
defogger to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 560
●
Appears when the starter system has a problem.
●
As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds while
pressing the brake pedal and manually start the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●
Appears for about three seconds when ACC has
been automatically canceled.
●
You can resume the set speed after the condition that
caused ACC to cancel improves. Press the RES/+
button.
2 ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)
* P. 450
●
Flashes when the system senses a likely collision with
a vehicle in front of you.
●
Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the
brakes, change lanes, etc.).
2ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)
* P. 450
2 Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
* P. 458
●
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. 462
* Not available on all models

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Gauges and DisplaysGaugesGauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w
*1.
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.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.■
Speedometer
■
Tachometer
■
Fuel Gauge
■
Temperature Gauge
1 Fuel 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 remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.
E
1Temperature Gauge
NOTICEDriving 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.
2 Overheating P. 558

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uuGauges and Displays uInformation Display
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Instrument Panel
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle has
accumulated.
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 knob. The trip meter is
reset to 0.0.
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 graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 489
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Odometer
■
Trip Meter
■
Average Fuel Economy
■
Instant Fuel Economy
■
Engine Oil Life
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the knob.1Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2 Customized Features P. 299

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Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).■
Adjusting the outside temperature indicator
Adjust the temperature reading up to ± 5°F or ± 3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
*1.
2. Press and hold the (Select/Reset) knob for 10 seconds or more while the
outside temperature is shown on the information display.
u The information display goes into temperature adjustment mode. The display
starts showing from -5°F to +5°F (U.S.) or -3°C to +3°C (Canada).
3. Release the knob when the righ t adjustment amount is shown.
u The adjustment is complete.
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.■
Outside Temperature
*
■
Range
1 Outside 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 mi nutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.1 Adjusting the outside temperature indicator
Adjust the temp erature reading up to ± 5°F or ± 3°C.
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uuGauges and Displays uMulti-Information Display
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Instrument Panel
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle has
accumulated.
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 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 estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.
Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
■
Odometer
■
Trip Meter
■
Average Fuel Economy
■
Range
■
Elapsed Time
1 Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the SEL/RESET button.1Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2 Customized Features P. 97, 2991Elapsed Time
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
2 Customized Features P. 97, 299

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Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since Trip A or Trip B was
reset.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 489
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.
■
Average Speed
■
Instant Fuel Economy
■
Engine Oil Life
■
Outside Temperature
1 Average Speed
You can change when to reset the average speed.
2 Customized Features P. 97, 2991Outside 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 mi nutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the multi-information display's customized
features to corre ct the temperature.
2 Customized Features P. 97, 299

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uuGauges and Displays uMulti-Information Display
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Instrument Panel
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List of customizable options
*1:Default Setting Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable SettingsTPMS
Calibration
—
Calibrates the TPMS.
Cancel
/Calibrate
Driver Assist
System
Setup
Forward Collision
Warning Distance
Changes at which distance FCW alerts, or turns FCW
on and off.
Long /Normal
*1/Short /Off
ACC Pre-Running Car
Detect Beep
Causes the system to beep when the system detects a
vehicle, or when the vehicle goes out of ACC range.
On
*1/Off
ACC Display Speed Unit
Changes the ACC display speed unit.
mph
*1/km/h
Meter Setup
Language Selection
Changes the displayed language.
English
*1/French /Spanish
Adjust Outside Temp.
Display
Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.
-5°F ~ ±0°F
*1 ~ +5°F
“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
*1
“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
*1
Fuel Efficiency Backlight
Turns the ambient meter feature on and off.
On
*1/ Off
Keyless Start Guidance
Screens
Displays the push button start guidance when
conditions are met to change power mode.
On
*1/Off