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*1:The driving mode message on the multi-information display app ears for a few seconds when you press the appropriate mode butt on.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Shift Up
Indicator*
●Comes on briefly when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w.●Comes on when shifting up is
recommended.
2Shift Up/Down Indicators P. 191—
Shift Down
Indicator*
●Comes on briefly when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w.●Comes on when shifting down is
recommended.
SPORT Mode
Indicator*1
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on when you press the
SPORT mode button.
23-Mode Drive System P. 199
NORMAL
Mode
Indicator
*1
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w.●Comes on when you press the
NORMAL mode button.
23-Mode Drive System P. 199
ECON Mode
Indicator*1
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.●Comes on when you press the
ECON mode button.
23-Mode Drive System P. 199
* Not available on all models

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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. 298
●Appears if there is a prob lem with the DRL system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 114
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 243
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
●Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.2 Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 227
●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.
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the igniti on key is turned to
ACCESSORY
(q from ON (w. (The driver’s door is
closed.)—
●Appears when you open th e driver’s door while the
ignition key is in LOCK
(0.
●Remove the key from the ignition switch.
●Appears when the IMA batt ery is significantly low.●Drive continuously or, if nece ssary, allow the vehicle to
idle in an open area unt il the message disappears.
●Appears while you are custom izing the settings for the
following reasons:
The shift lever is moved out of
(P.
The parking brake is released.2 How to customize P. 90
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Manual transmission models

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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed while
the Auto Idle Stop is in operation, and the engine is
ready to restart.●Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2Auto Idle Stop P. 196
●Appears when the shift leve r is in any forward gear
position, and the Auto Idle Stop operating time has
continued for a while.●Shift to (N.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 196
●Appears when the engine does not automatically
restart for the following re asons while the Auto Idle
Stop is in operation.
• The IMA battery charge is low.
• There is a problem with the system.●Manually start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 180
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Multi-Information Display
The multi-information display shows the odomet er, trip meter, outside temperature,
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

(Information)
ButtonSEL/RESET
Button
Ecological Drive
DisplayAverage Fuel
Economy
Records Average Fuel
Economy A
Range
Elapsed Time
Average Vehicle
Speed
Power Flow Monitor
Engine Oil Life
Customizable Setting
Entry
HFL*
Blank
Shown when Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ® is activated.
* Not available on all models

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■Real-Time score
The Eco assist scoring system is a point system
you can use to monitor your driving style and
its impact on fuel economy. Points are
represented by leaf icons on the multi-
information displa y. Leaves are:
• Accumulated when your driving style is fuel
efficient.
• Deducted when your style is not fuel
efficient.
■Reset the system
To clear all leaves and lifetime points, complete the following steps within 30
seconds, and do not run the engine.
1. The shift lever must be in
(P.
The parking brake must be set.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.
3. Make sure the NORMAL mode is selected.
4. Depress the brake pedal twice.
u The ambient meter color ch anges from blue to green.
u When the METER COLOR CHANGE setting on the multi-information display is
off, the color stays in blue.
5. Press the ECON mode button.
6. Press the NORMAL mode button.
u The ambient meter color turns off.
7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0.
■Ecological Drive Display
Leaf
ICON1st Stage
2nd Stage
3rd Stage
1
Reset the system
If the ECON mode is on in step 2, press the NORMAL
mode button. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
( 0,
then go to step 1.
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
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■Feedback with eco drive bar
The bar extends to the right or left of the center line while driving. The more
aggressive the acceleration is, the further the bar extends to the right. The more
aggressive the deceleration is, the further the bar extends to the left. Keep the bar
near the center line for bette r fuel economy while driving.
DecelerationAcceleration
High Fuel Economy High Fuel Economy
Moderate Deceleration
Aggressive Deceleration Moderate Acceleration
Aggressive Acceleration
1 Feedback with eco drive bar
The ambient meter color changes corresponding to
the level of eco drive bar extension.
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Shows the average fuel economy for the last
three driving cycles (1-3), and the current
driving cycle (0) in mpg or l/100 km.
Each time you turn the ig nition switch to ON
(w, the display is updated, and the oldest
record is deleted.
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km.
The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, its average fuel
economy is also reset at the same time.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 227
Shows your paired cell phone’s information.
2Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 160
■Average Fuel Economy Records
Latest Average
Fuel Economy
Past Average
Fuel Economy
■Average Fuel Economy
■Engine Oil Life
■Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®*
1Average Fuel Economy
You can choose whether to reset trip A and average
fuel economy A when you refuel.
2 Customized Features P. 90
* Not available on all models