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METER SYSTEM : Arrangemen t of Combination Meter
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METER SYSTEM : Fail-SafeINFOID:0000000009461674
FA I L - S A F E
The combination meter activates the fail-safe contro l if CAN communication with each unit is malfunctioning.
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SPEEDOMETER
SPEEDOMETER : System DiagramINFOID:0000000009461675
SPEEDOMETER : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461676
The ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) provi des a vehicle speed signal to the combination meter via
CAN communication lines.
TACHOMETER
Function Specifications
Speedometer Reset to zero by suspending communication.
Tachometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Illumination control When suspending communication, changes to nighttime mode.
Information display Odo/trip meter An indicated value is maintained at communications blackout.
Shift position indicator The display turns OFF by suspending communication.
Warning messages The display turns OFF by suspending communication.
Buzzer The buzzer turns OFF by suspending communication.
Warning lamp/indicator lamp ABS warning lamp
The lamp turns ON by suspending communication.
O/D OFF indicator lamp
Slip indicator lamp
Brake warning lamp
Malfunction indicator lamp
VDC OFF indicator lamp
EPS warning lamp
Low tire pressure warning lamp The lamp blinking caused by suspending communication.
High beam indicator lamp
The lamp turns OFF by suspending communication.
Turn signal indicator lamp
Master warning lamp
Front lamp indicator lamp
Lane departure warning
Tail lamp indicator lamp
Air bag warning lamp
The lamp turns off when disconnected.
Charge warning lamp
Seat belt warning lamp
Security indicator lamp
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TACHOMETER : System Diagram
INFOID:0000000009461677
TACHOMETER : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461678
The crank position sensor sends a crankshaft positi on signal to the ECM. The ECM provides an engine speed
signal to the combination meter via CAN communication lines.
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE : System DiagramINFOID:0000000009461679
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461680
The engine coolant temperature sensor sends an engine coolant temperature signal to the ECM. The ECM
provides an engine coolant temperature signal to t he combination meter via CAN communication lines.
The engine coolant temperature gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature.
FUEL GAUGE
FUEL GAUGE : System DiagramINFOID:0000000009461681
FUEL GAUGE : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461682
The fuel level sensor unit sends a variable resistor signal to the combination meter. The fuel gauge indicates
the approximate fuel level in the fuel tank.
MASTER WARNING LAMP
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MASTER WARNING LAMP : System DiagramINFOID:0000000009461683
MASTER WARNING LAMP : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461684
When receiving a signal from each unit, switch, or s ensor, the combination meter turns ON/OFF the master
warning lamp in synchronization with the following warnings on the information display:
• Door/trunk open warning
• Parking brake release warning
• Low fuel warning
• Low washer fluid warning
• NO KEY warning
• Low tire pressure warning
• Fuel filler cap warning
METER ILLUMINATION CONTROL
METER ILLUMINATION CONTROL : System DiagramINFOID:0000000009461685
METER ILLUMINATION CONTROL : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461686
METER ILLUMINATION CONTROL
Meter illumination control adjusts the brightness of the combination meter illumination using the meter control
switch (illumination control switch).
METER ILLUMINATION CONTROL FUNCTION
The operation of the illumination control switch changes brightness of the meter illumination.
METER EFFECT FUNCTION
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Meter illumination The number of adjustable steps
Daytime 22 steps
Nighttime 22 steps
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METER EFFECT FUNCTION : System Diagram
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METER EFFECT FUNCTION : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461688
ENGINE-START EFFECT FUNCTION
When recognizing an engine start, the combination meter c ontrols the following items for producing the effect:
• Speedometer
• Tachometer
• Engine coolant temperature gauge
• Fuel gauge
• Meter illumination
Meter and Illumination Operations During Engine-start Effect
The combination meter controls the following items during the engine-start effect.
NOTE:
The pointers are stopped and illumination is turned off while cranking the engine.
Engine Start Judgement
The combination meter judges “engine-start” and activates the engine-start effect only once when the follow-
ing operational conditions are all satisfied.
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Control item Operation
Speedometer Sweeps the pointer.
Tachometer Sweeps the pointer.
Engine coolant temperature gauge Stops the pointer.
Fuel gauge Stops the pointer.
Meter illumination Pointers Turns on the illumination at the effect level.
Information display Turns on the illumination at the normal brightness level.
Other than those above Increases the brightness to the effect level in stages.
Condition
Ignition switch ON position
Vehicle speed Less than 1 km/h (0.6 MPH)
Engine state Other than the time of cranking the engine
500 rpm or more
Information display
(SETTING) The setting of “EFFECT” is “ON.”
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Engine-start effect exits when any of the above operat ional conditions is cancelled during the engine-start
effect.
INFORMATION DISPLAY
INFORMATION DISPLAY : System DiagramINFOID:0000000009461689
INFORMATION DISPLAY : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461690
FUNCTION
The information display can indicate the following items.
• Outside air temperature
• Trip computer
• Intelligent Key operation information
• CVT shift position indicator
• Odometer
• Warning/Indication messages (Door/trunk open, low oil pressure, CVT, low fuel, low washer fluid, I-Key,
release parking brake, low tire pressure and loose fuel cap).
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE INDICATION
Displays the ambient temperature based on signals received from:
• The A/C auto amp. via CAN communication (with auto A/C).
• The IPDM E/R (without auto A/C).
LOOSE FUEL CAP
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The LOOSE FUEL CAP message will display in the information display when the fuel-filler cap is not tightened
correctly. The message will turn off as soon as the EC M detects the fuel-filler cap is properly tightened. The
ECM provides a loose fuel cap signal to the combination meter via CAN communication.
LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING
This warning appears when the BCM detects low inflati on pressure or a system malfunction. The BCM sends
a signal to the combination meter via CAN communication to illuminate the low tire pressure warning lamp. In
addition, a warning message will be displayed in the vehicle information display.
DOOR OPEN WARNING
This warning appears when the ignition switch is ON and the door is open. The BCM receives a door switch
signal from the door open door switch. The BCM sends t he door switch signal to the combination meter via
CAN communication lines.
TRUNK OPEN WARNING
This warning appears when the ignition switch is ON and the trunk is opened. The BCM receives a trunk lamp
switch signal from the trunk lamp switch. The BCM s ends the trunk lamp switch signal to the combination
meter via CAN communication.
LOW FUEL WARNING
This warning appears when the fuel level in the fuel tank is less than approximately 4 US gal (15 L, 3.3 Imp
gal). A variable resistor signal is supplied to the combi nation meter from the fuel level sensor unit to determine
the amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
LOW WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID WARNING
When the windshield washer fluid level is low, the was her fluid level switch provides a ground signal to the
combination meter and the warning is displayed. Once fluid is added, the switch opens and the warning is no
longer displayed.
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE WARNING
When the parking brake is applied, the parking brake switch provides a ground signal to the combination
meter. When the vehicle speed is greater than 4 MPH (7 km/h), the message is displayed and the warning
chime sounds.
SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR
Displays the position of the shift selector based on signals received from TCM via CAN communication.
LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING
The low oil pressure warning appears in the information display when the combination meter receives a low
engine oil pressure signal from the ECM via CAN communication.
WARNING CHECK INDICATION
The combination meter can cause an interrupt on the information display to indicate a warning, based on sig-
nals received from each unit and switch.
Refer to Owner’s Manual for additional information display items.
COMPASS
COMPASS : DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461691
DESCRIPTION
With the ignition switch in the ON position, and the mode (N) switch
ON, the compass display will indicate the direction the vehicle is
heading.
Vehicle direction is displayed as follows:
• N: north
• E: east
• S: south
•W: west
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ZONE VARIATION SETTING PROCEDURE
The difference between magnetic north and geographica l north can sometimes be great enough to cause
false compass readings. This difference is known as variance. In order for the compass to operate properly
(accurately) in a particular zone, the zone variat ion must be calibrated using the following procedure.
Zone Variation Chart
1. Determine your location on the zone map.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Press and hold the mode (N) switch until the current zone number is displayed.
4. Press the mode (N) switch repeatedly until the desired zone number appears in the display.
Once the desired zone number is displayed, stop pres sing the mode (N) switch and the display will show a
compass direction after a few seconds.
NOTE:
Use zone number 5 for Hawaii.
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
The compass display is equipped with an automatic correct ion function. If the compass display reads “C” or
the direction is not shown correctly, perform the correction procedure below.
1. Press and hold the mode (N) switch until the display reads “C”.
2. Drive the vehicle slowly in a circle, in an open, safe place. The
initial calibration is completed in about three turns.
NOTE:
In places where the terrestrial m agnetism is extremely disturbed, the
initial correction may start automatically.
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