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2. Instrument cluster
The multi-information display is
operated using the meter control
switches.Enter/Set
Select an item/change pages
Return to the previous screen
Items displayed can be switched by pressing or of the meter
control switches to select and pressing or .
■Energy monitor
→P. 1 0 1
■Average fuel economy (after start/after reset*/after refuel)
Displays the average fuel consumption since the hybrid system
was started, the function was reset and the vehicle was refueled,
respectively
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
■
Average speed (after start/after reset*/after refuel)
Displays the average vehicle speed since the hybrid system was
started, the function was rese t and the vehicle was refueled,
respectively
■Range (after refuel)
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with
the quantity of fuel remaining • This distance is computed base d on your average fuel consump-
tion. As a result, the actual dist ance that can be driven may differ
from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the dis- play may not be updated.
When refueling, turn the power switch off. If the vehicle is refu-
eled without turning the power switch off, the display may not be
updated.
Operating the meter control switches
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Instrument cluster
■LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) vehicle sway
warning (if equipped)
→P. 2 5 5
■Display off
A blank screen is displayed
*: The function can be reset by pressing and holding the of the meter
control switches when the reset item is displayed.
The settings of the following items can be changed, refer to P. 631
For functions that can be enabled or disabled, the function switches
between on and off each time is pressed.
● (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)* (→ P. 255)
● (Pre-Collision System)
* (→ P. 240)
● (Blind Spot Monitor)
* (→ P. 298)
● (Intuitive parking assist)
* (→ P. 280)
● (Power back door)
* (→ P. 123)
● Vehicle maintenance
*
The maintenance data should be reset. ( →P. 477)
● Meter Settings
• Language
Select to change the language on the display.
•Units Select to change the unit of measure for fuel consumption.
• EV indicator Select to activate/deactivate the EV indicator
• Pop-up display
Select to set the pop-up displays, which may appear in some situa-
tions, on/off.
• Accent color
Select to change the accent colors on the screen, such as the cursor
color.
• Default settings
Registered or changed meter settings will be deleted or returned to
their default setting.
*: If equipped
Settings display

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2. Instrument cluster
Vehicles with Entune Audio
Press the “CAR” button.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, select “Trip Information” or
“Past Record” on the screen.
Vehicles with Entune Audio Pl us or Entune Premium Audio with
Navigation
Press the “APPS” button, and t hen select “Eco” on the screen.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, select “Trip Information” or
“Past Record” on the screen.
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Trip information
If the “Trip Information” screen does not appear, select “Trip Infor-
mation”.
Reset the trip information
data
Previous fuel consumption
per minute
Current fuel consumption
Regenerated energy in the
past 15 minutes
“Energy Monitor” screen
appears
“Past Record” screen appears
Cruising range
Elapsed time
Average vehicle speed
Average fuel consumption for the past 15 minutes is divided by color
into past averages and averages attained since the power switch was
last turned to ON mode. Use the displayed average fuel consumption as
a reference.
These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual con-
ditions.
Fuel consumption
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Instrument cluster
■Past record
If the “Past Record” screen does not appear, select “Past Record”.
Reset the past record data
Best recorded fuel consump-
tion
Average fuel consumption (if
equipped)
Previous fuel consumption
record
Current fuel consumption
Update the past record data
“Energy Monitor” screen appears
“Trip Information” screen appears
These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual
conditions.
■ Resetting the data
●Selecting “Clear” on the “Trip Information” screen will reset the trip informa-
tion data.
● Selecting “Clear” on the “Past Record” screen will reset the past record
data.
■ Updating the past record data
Selecting “Update” on the “Past Record” screen will update the past record
data.
Also, the average fuel consumption displa yed in the multi-information display
will be reset at the same time.
■ Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quan-
tity of fuel remaining.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a
result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
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4-2. Driving procedures
The following modes can be selected to suit driving conditions.
■Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during
trips that involve frequent accelerating.
Press the “ECO MODE” button
to select Eco drive mode.
The “ECO MODE” indicator light
will come on.
Press the button again to cancel
Eco drive mode.
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Sport mode
Use sport mode for sporty driving or driving in mountainous
regions.
Press the “SPORT” button to
select sport mode.
The “SPORT” indicator light will
come on.
Press the button again to cancel
sport mode.
Selecting the driving mode

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4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
◆Using Eco drive mode
When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the accel-
erator pedal depression amount can be generated more smoothly
than it is in normal conditions. In addition, the operation of the air
conditioning system (h eating/cooling) will be minimized, improving
the fuel economy. ( →P. 206)
◆Use of Hybrid System Indicator
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the Hybrid System
Indicator within Eco area. ( →P. 95)
◆Shift lever operation
Shift the shift lever to D when stopped at a traffic light, or driving in
heavy traffic etc. Shift the shift le ver to P when parking. When using
the N, there is no positive effect on fuel consumption. In the N, the
gasoline engine operates but elec tricity cannot be generated. Also,
when using the air conditioning s ystem, etc., the hybrid battery
(traction battery) power is consumed.
◆Accelerator pedal/brake pedal operation
● Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration. Gradual accelerati on and deceleration will make
more effective use of the electric motor (traction motor) without
having to use gasoline engine power.
● Avoid repeated acceleration. Repeated acceleration consumes
hybrid battery (traction battery) power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be restored by driving with the
accelerator pedal slightly released.
For economical and ecological driv ing, pay attention to the fol-
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Driving
◆When braking
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slow-
ing down.
◆Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at
traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel economy. Check traffic reports
before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When driving
in a traffic jam, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to
move forward slightly while avoi ding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
◆Highway driving
Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before stop-
ping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the
accelerator and gently apply the br akes. A greater amount of elec-
trical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.
◆Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help
reduce excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recircu-
lated air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air
conditioning system and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline eng ine will not automatically cut out
until it and the interior of the vehi cle are warm, it will consume fuel.
Also, fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of the
heater.
◆Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire infl ation pressure frequently. Improper
tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause larg e amounts of friction, their use on
dry roads can lead to poor fuel economy. Use tires that are appro-
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4-6. Driving tips
◆Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to poor fuel economy. Avoid carry-
ing unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack will also cause
poor fuel economy.
◆Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically
when cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, fre-
quently driving short distances wi ll cause the engine to repeatedly
warm up, which can lead to excess fuel consumption.