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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 509)
Under the Hood (P 523)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Add
when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull it up, and then raise the hood.
Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in
place.
Lights (P 538)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 547)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 550)
● Inspect tires and wheels
regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
* Not available on all models
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is ma king an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open,
open all the windows and set the heating system
*/climate control system* as shown
below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the heating system
*/climate control system* in the same manner if you sit in
your parked vehicle wi th the engine running.
1Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately afte r starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Automatic Brake
Hold System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on when the automatic
brake hold system is on.
2Automatic Brake Hold P. 487
Automatic Brake
Hold Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on when the automatic
brake hold is activated.2Automatic Brake Hold P. 487—
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, and
goes off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 603
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Displays uInformation Display*
Instrument Panel
Information Display*
The information display sh ows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and
maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.
Press the ( TRIP) knob to change the display.
Shows the total number of miles or kilome ters that your vehicle has accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles or kilomete rs driven since the last reset. Meters A
and B can be used to measure two separate trips.
■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then pr ess and hold the knob. The trip meter is
reset to 0.0 .
■Switching the Display
1Switching the Display
Each time you press the knob, the information
display changes as follows:
Instant Fuel Economy,
Odometer, Trip Meter A,
Outside Temperature
Instant Fuel Economy,
Range, Trip Meter A,
Outside Temperature
Engine Oil Life
Instant Fuel Economy, Average
Fuel Economy A, Trip Meter A,
Outside Temperature Instant Fuel Economy, Average
Fuel Economy B, Trip Meter B,
Outside Temperature
■Odometer
■Trip Meter
( TRIP ) Knob
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the knob.
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Displays uInformation Display*
Instrument Panel
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km.
The display is updated at set intervals. Wh en a trip meter is reset, the average fuel
economy is also reset.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100km.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 513
Shows the estimated distance you can trave l on the remaining fuel. This estimated
distance is based on the vehicle’s current fuel economy.
■Average Fuel Economy
■Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
■Engine Oil Life
■Range
1 Average Fuel Economy
Press and hold the km/mile change knob to switch
the measurement.
1 Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
Press and hold the km/mile change knob to switch
the measurement.
1 Range
Press and hold the km/mile change knob to switch
the measurement.
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uuGauges and Displays uDriver Information Interface*
Instrument Panel
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km.
The display is updated at set intervals. Wh en a trip meter is reset, the average fuel
economy is also reset.
Shows the estimated distance you can trave l on the remaining fuel. This estimated
distance is based on the vehicle’s current fuel economy.
Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
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. 513
■Average Fuel Economy
■Range
■Elapsed Time*
■Average Speed*
■Engine Oil Life
1Average Fuel Economy
You can change when the average fuel economy is
reset.
2 Customized Features P. 124, 328
1Elapsed Time*
You can change when the elapsed time is reset.
2 Customized Features P. 124, 328
1Average Speed*
You can change when the average speed is reset.
2 Customized Features P. 124, 328
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Displays uDriver Information Interface*
Instrument Panel
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Door Setup
Auto Door LockChanges the setting for when the doors
automatically lock.With Vehicle Speed*1/
Shift
From P /OFF
Auto Door UnlockChanges the setting for when the doors
automatically unlock.
When Driver’s Door Opens*1/
When Shifting Into Park/
When Ignition Switched
OFF /OFF
Key And Remote Unlock
ModeSets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock
on the first operation of th e remote or ignition key.Driver Door*1/ All Doors
Keyless Lock Answer
BackLOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.ON*1/ OFF
Security Relock Timer
Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening a door.
90sec /60sec /30sec*1
Maintenance
Reset— Resets or cancels the engine oil life display when you
have performed the maintenance service.
Cancel
/All Due Items
Default All—Cancels customized changes you have made or
restores them to their default setting.Cancel /Set
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Controls
To use the wireless charger, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Charge a compatible device on the ar ea indicated by the mark as follows:
1. To turn the system on and off, press and
hold the (power) button.
u When the system is activated, the green
indicator light comes on.
2. Place the device you want to charge on the
charging area.
u The system will automatically start
charging the device, and the amber
indicator light will come on.
u Make sure that the device is compatible
with the system and placed with the
chargeable side in the center of the
charging area.
3. When charging is completed, the green
indicator light will come on.
u Depending on the device, the amber
indicator light will stay on.
■Wireless Charger*
Canadian models1Wireless Charger*
This system consumes a lot of power. Do not use the
system for a long time when the engine is not
running. This may weaken the battery, making it
difficult to start the engine.
When using the wireless charger, check the user’s manual
that came with the compatible device you want to charge.
3CAUTION
Metal objects between the charge pad
and the device to be charged will get
hot and can burn you.
• Always remove foreign objects from
the charge pad before charging the
device.
• Be sure the surface is clear of dust and
other debris before charging.
• Do not spill liquids (i. e. water, drinks,
etc.) on the charger and the device.
• Do not use oil, grease, alcohol,
benzine or thinner for cleaning the
charge pad.
• Do not cover the system with towels,
clothing, or other objects while
charging etc.
• Avoid spraying aerosols which may
come in contact with the charge pad
surface.
Green Indicator
Amber Indicator
Charging Area (Power) Button
* Not available on all models
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