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Instrument Panel
■Main displays
Roll the right selector wheel to change the display.
■Switching the Display
QTRight Selector Wheel
Engine Oil Life
Vehicle Settings Elapsed Time
OFF
Average Speed
Range
Instant Fuel Economy/
Average Fuel Economy
Compass
Tire Pressure for
Each Tire Turn-by-Turn
Directions
*Integrated
Dynamics System
Integrated
Dynamics System/
SH-AWD®
*
* Not available on all models
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Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.
2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 469
Shows each tire’s pressure.
2Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist P. 425
Shows the current mode for Integrated dynamics system.
2Integrated Dynamics System P. 388
The indicators on the display show the
amount of torque being transferred to the
right front, left front, right rear, and left rear
wheels.
2Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-
AWD ®)* P. 424
■Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items
■Tire Pressure Monitor
■Current Mode for Integrated Dynamics System
■SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution Monitor*
* Not available on all models
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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Dynamic
Mode SetupPreferred Dynamic ModeChanges the Integrated Dynamics System mode
setting for when you set the power mode to ON.Last Used*1/Econ /Normal /
Sport
Wireless
Charger
Setup
*Wireless Charging Turns the wireless charging feature on and off. On*1/Off
Maintenance
Info.Maintenance ResetResets/Cancels the engine oil life display when you
have performed the maintenance service. Cancel /Reset
Default All —Cancels/Resets all the customized settings as
default. Cancel
/Set
* Not available on all models
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Features*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings
Dynamic
ModePreferred Dynamic ModeChanges the dynamic mode setting for when you
set the power mode to ON.Last Used*1/
Econ /
Normal /Sport
Wireless
Charger*Wireless ChargingTurns the wireless charging feature on and off.On*1/Off
Mainte-
nance
Info.
Maintenance ResetResets the engine oil life display when you have
performed the maintenance service.—
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 466
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 467Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 468
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 469
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 474Opening the Hood ........................... 476
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 477
Oil Check ......................................... 478
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 480
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter .. 481
Engine Coolant ................................ 484
Transmission Fluid ............................ 486
Brake Fluid ....................................... 487
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 487
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 488
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 493
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 495
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 496Tire Labeling .................................... 496DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 498Wear Indicators................................ 500 Tire Service Life ................................ 500
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 501
Tire Rotation .................................... 502
Winter Tires ..................................... 503
Battery ............................................... 504
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 506
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 508Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 509
Exterior Care.................................... 511
Accessories and Modifications................ 514
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Maintenance
Maintenance MinderTM
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages
appear on the multi-information display ev ery time you set the power mode to ON.
The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your
vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.
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Maintenance
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the
engine oil, appear on the multi-information display.
You can view them on the engine oil life screen at any time.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Roll the right selector wheel until the engine oil life appears on the multi-
information display.
■Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information1 Displaying the Maintena nce Minder Information
Based on the engine ope rating conditions, the
remaining engine oi l life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.
There is a list of maintena nce main and sub items you
can view on the multi-information display.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 472
Displayed Engine Oil
Life (%)Calculated Engine Oil Life (%)
100 100 to 91
9090 to 81
80 80 to 71
7070 to 61
60 60 to 51
5050 to 41
40 40 to 31
3030 to 21
20 20 to 16
1515 to 11
10 10 to 6
55 to 1
0 0
Remaining Engine
Oil Life
Maintenance Service
Items
Right Selector Wheel
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Maintenance
The system message indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-Information
Display
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
Maintenance Due Soon15 %The remaining engine oil life is 15 to 6
percent. Once you switch the display
by rolling the right selector wheel, this
message will go off.The engine oil is approaching the end
of its service life, and the maintenance
items should be inspected and
serviced soon.
Maintenance Due Now5 %The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent. Roll the right selector wheel
to switch to another display.The engine oil has almost reached the
end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be
inspected and serviced as soon as
possible.
Maintenance Past DueNegative DistanceThe remaining engine oil life has
passed its service life, and a negative
distance appears after driving over 10
miles (U.S. models) or 10 km
(Canadian models). Roll the right
selector wheel to switch to another
display.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced immediately.
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