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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Security System
Alarm Indicator●Blinks when the Security System
Alarm has been set.
2Security System Alarm P. 117—
High
Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Blinks when the engine coolant
temperature goes up, and stays on
if the temperature continues to
rise.
●Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to
prevent overheating.
●Stays on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place and allow the engine
to cool.
2 Overheating P. 347
Low
Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on when the engine
coolant temperature is low.
●If the indicator stays on after the engine
has reached normal operating
temperature, there may be a problem
with the temperature sensors. Have your
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
—
ECON Mode
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on when ECON mode is on.
2ECON Button P. 245
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you set the power mode to ACCESSORY
or ON.
2 Starting the Engine P. 238
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off wi thout the shift lever in
(P.●Move the shift lever to (P. The power mode changes to
VEHICLE OFF.
●Move the shift lever to (P, then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button twice.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Except U.S.
models
U.S. models
Canadian models
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you close the door with the power mode
in ON without the smart entry remote inside the vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.
2Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 123
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery becomes
weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 318
●Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too weak to
start the engine or the key is not within operating range
to start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.●Bring the smart entry remote in front of the ENGINE
START/STOP button to be touched with.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 342
●Appears three seconds after the TO START ENGINE:
BRAKE + PUSH messages appears.
●Appears three seconds after you bring the smart entry
remote in front of the ENGINE START/STOP button
when TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR START
BUTTON appears. TO START ENGINE: BRAKE +
PUSH appears sequentially.
2Changing the Power Mode P. 121
●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 your vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100km.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
1Gauges
Press and hold the km/mil e change knob until you
hear a beep. The speedometer reading and the
displayed measurements switch between mph and
km/h.
1 Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
Press and hold the km/mile change knob to switch
the measurement.
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Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 283
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 instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
Shows you turn-by-turn driv ing directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■Average Speed
■Engine Oil Life
■Outside Temperature
■Instant Fuel Economy
■Turn-by-Turn Direction*
1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust fr om 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 i-MID’s customized features to correct the
temperature.
2 Customized Features P. 93
1Turn-by-Turn Direction*
You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on or not during the route guidance.
2 Customized Features P. 93
* 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 i-MID. 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 step 5 through 7 within 30 seconds,
and do not run the engine.
1. The shift lever must be in
(P.
2. Set the power mode to ON.
3. If the ECON mode is on, press the ECON button to turn it off.
4. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
5. Set the power mode to ON again.
6. Depress the brake pedal twice.
u The ambient meter color ch anges from blue to green.
u When the Fuel Efficiency Backlight setting on the i-MID is off, the color stays
in blue.
7. Press the ECON button twice.
u The ambient meter color turns off.
8. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
■Ecological Drive Display
Leaf
ICON 1st Stage
2nd Stage3rd Stage
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Displays engine and electric motor power fl ow and whether the system is assisting
the engine or charging the battery.
■Power flow from/to the IMA battery icon
The degree to which the electri c motor is assisting the engine or the IMA battery is
being charged is indicated by the bar graph.
■Power Flow Monitor1 Power Flow Monitor
The IMA battery charge le vel may decrease rapidly
under the following conditions:
•When the 12 volt battery has been replaced.
•When the IMA battery has been disconnected.•When the IMA battery control system corrects its
reading.
The charge level readi ng will be corrected
automatically while driving.
If the IMA batter y is too hot or too cold, the IMA
battery’s output power is limited to protect the
battery. This disables the IMA assist and Auto Idle
Stop, even though the battery is wellcharged.
It takes a short time to normalize the IMA battery’s
output power depending on the weather.Power Flow Engine Operation
Icon
IMA battery icon
shows charge level.
Power is supplied by
only the electric motor.
Power is supplied by the
engine and the electric motor
is assisting the engine. The electric motor is charging the IMA
battery.
Power is only supplied by the engine.
Power is only supplied by the engine
and the electric motor is charging the
IMA battery.
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 102
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 103
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 106
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 110
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 112
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 113
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 114
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 117
Security System Alarm ...................... 117 Opening and Closing the Windows
... 119
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 121
Turn Signals ..................................... 124
Light Switches.................................. 124
Daytime Running Lights ................... 127
Wipers and Washers ........................ 128
Brightness Control ........................... 129
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 130
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 131 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 132
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 132
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 134
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 139
Interior Convenience Items .............. 140
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 144
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 146
* Not available on all models
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