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NOTE:
.The instrument brightness can be ad-
justed separately for daytime and
nighttime conditions. The adjusted set-
tings are automatically stored.
. When the battery terminal is discon-
nected, the set memory will be erased
and the setting returns to the default. The vehicle information dis�flay can dis�flay the
following information�b
.
Engine oil level dis�flay
. Transmission system check dis�flay
. Instrument brightness control level dis�flay
(
“Instrument brightness control” �fage
2-11)
. Drive com�futer
(
“Drive com�futer” �fage 2-15)
. Warning dis�flay
(
“Warning dis�flay” �fage 2-33)
. O�feration dis�flay
(
“O�feration dis�flays” �fage 2-43)
. Cruise control dis�flay
(
“Cruise control” �fage 5-34)
ENGINE OIL LEVEL DISPLAY
When the ignition switch is �fushed to the ON
�fosition, the engine oil status before starting the
engine is indicated as illustrated�b
When the oil level is normal
“OIL LEVEL OK” is dis�flayed�b Push the dis-
�flayed LEVEL switchto check the oil level�b
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
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1. ENTER switch2. NEXT switch3. Vehicle in\form\btion displ\by
The drive computer displ\bys the \following
in\form\btion:
.Current \fuel consumption
. Vehicle speed
. Cruise control
. Aver\bge \fuel consumption \bnd speed
. El\bpsed time \bnd trip computer
. Dist\bnce to empty
. Outside \bir temper\bture .
Setting
. W\brning
The vehicle in\form\btion displ\by
*3c\bn be
ch\bnged when the ignition switch is in the ON
position. Push the ENTER switch
*1to
ch\bnge the displ\by.
NOTE:
. The cruise control display is shown if
cruise control is set. (
“Cruise con-
trol” page 5-34)
. The warning display is not shown if
there are no conditions to warn the
driver.
. Depending on the driving conditions
and other factors, the displayed values
may differ from the actual values.
. The position of the speedometer nee-
dle and the speed shown in the vehicle
information display may slightly differ.
CURRENT FUEL CONSUMPTION
The current \fuel economy is displ\byed when
driving.
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DRIVE COMPUTER
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NOTE:
.“
” is displayed during the first 1/3
mile (500 m) or the first 30 seconds
after a reset.
. The values are updated approximately
every 30 seconds.
ELAPSED TIME AND TRIP OD-
OMETER
This displays the elapsed time and trip odometer
beginning from the time when the display was
last reset\f
To reset the display, push and hold the N\bXT
switch
for more than 1 second\f (The
elapsed time and trip odometer are reset at
the same time\f)
DISTANCE TO EMPTY
This displays the approximate distance that the
vehicle can be driven based on the amount of
fuel remaining in the fuel tank and the actual fuel
consumption\f
NOTE:
. If the fuel level is low, the low fuel
warning will be displayed. (
“Low
fuel warning” page 2-40)
. If the vehicle is not refueled after the
low fuel warning appears, the display
will change to “
”. This change
timing may become earlier depending
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on the driving conditions. This does not
indicate that there is a malfunction.
. The values are updated approximately
every 30 seconds.
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE
This displays the outside air temperature\f
NOTE:
.The outside air temperature may not be
displayed correctly in the following
cases.
—The outside air temperature is lower
than í228F( í308C) or is higher than
1318F (558C) .
— The vehicle is stopped or is driving
at a low speed (less than approxi-
mately 12 MPH (20 km/h)) .
— The temperature in the engine com- partment is high.
. When the outside air temperature is
lower than 378F (38C) , the low outside
temperature warning will be displayed
and “ICY” is indicated on the outside
air temperature display. (
“Alert”
page 2-19)
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SETTING (drive computer)
This is used to set the alert, maintenance and
optional settings.
\fse the NEXT s\bitch
to select an item, then
confirm \bith the ENTER s\bitchto change
to the corresponding setting screen.
To return to the initial setting screen, push and
hold the ENTER s\bitch
for more than 1
second. NOTE:
.
When the battery terminal is discon-
nected, the set memory will be erased
and the settings return to the default.
. Setting is not possible in the following
cases.
—The vehicle is being driven.
— A warning display is active.
— The instrument brightness control
level display is active.
— The cruise control status is dis-
played.
Alert
This function can be used to make settings for
the upshift indicator, “time to rest” indicator and
lo\b outside temperature \barning.
Upshift indicator:
For details concerning the upshift indicator, refer
to the follo\bing section. (
“\fpshift indica-
tor” page 2-9)
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“TIMER” indicator:
This alert informs the driver that the set driving
time has ela�fsed.
On the TI�bER screen, �fush the NEXT switch
to change the time. Push and hold the
switch to increase the number every 1 hour. A
maximum of 6 hours can be set.
NOTE:
The default setting is OFF.
Low outside temperature warning:
This alert informs the driver when the outside air
tem�ferature is lower than 378F (38C) .
On the ICY screen, �fush the NEXT switch
to turn this warning ON/OFF.
NOTE:
The default setting is ON.
Maintenance
This function can be used to set the various
maintenance intervals and to check the engine
oil level. The reminders shown below are used to
notify the driver of the maintenance intervals.
NOTE:
Because these are displayed based on the
mileage driven, they do not indicate the
actual conditions of the vehicle. Use these
functions only as a reference.
In�fut the maintenance distance using the
following items:
. On each setting screen, �fush the NEXT
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Engine oil filter:
The reminder is displayed when the cust�fmer
set mileage is exceeded. �belect �bETTING >
MAINTENANCE > FILTER t�f set �fr reset the
mileage f�fr the engine �fil filter change.
NOTE:
The default setting is 9,500 miles (15,000
km) . The maximum mileage that can be set
is 9,500 miles (15,000 km) .Transmission oil:
The reminder is displayed when the cust�fmer
set mileage is exceeded. �belect �bETTING >
MAINTENANCE > OIL > T/M OIL t�f set �fr
reset the mileage f�fr the transmissi�fn �fil
change.
NOTE:
The default setting is 37,000 miles (60,000
km) . The maximum mileage that can be set
is 55,500 miles (90,000 km) .Tires:
This reminder appears when the cust�fmer set
distance c�fmes f�fr maintaining tires. Y�fu can
set �fr reset the distance f�fr maintaining tires.
(�bee
“�betting (drive c�fmputer)” page 2-19
earlier in this secti�fn.)
WARNING
The tire maintenance indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, in-
cluding tire pressure checks. See
“Changing wheels and tires” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion. Many factors including tire infla-
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tion, alignment, driving habits and road
conditions affect tire wear and when
tires should be replaced. Setting the
tire maintenance reminder for a certain
driving distance does not mean your
tires will last that long. Use the tire
maintenance reminder as a guide only
and always perform regular tire checks.
Failure to perform regular tire checks,
including tire pressure checks could
result in tire failure. Serious vehicle
damage could occur and may lead to a
collision, which could result in serious
personal injury or death.
NOTE:
The default setting is OFF.
Options
This function can be used to make settings for
language and unit�f
Language:
Select EN�bLISH or FRANCAIS for use in the
vehicle information display�f
Unit:
Select METRIC or US for use in the vehicle
information display�f
WARNING (drive computer)
Warning information is displayed on the vehicle
information display�f
Push the ENTER switch
while a warning
display is active to return to the original display�f
It is also possible to check any warnings that
have not been corrected�f (
“Warning dis-
play” page 2-33)
Checking the warnings
Use the NEXT switchto select “DETAIL”,
then confirm with the ENTER switch�f
When there are multiple warnings, push the
ENTER switch
to change the display
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