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Speedometer
The speedometer shows the
vehicle's speed in either kilometers
per hour (km/h) or miles per
hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven, in either
kilometers or miles.
Each time the reset knob is pressed
with the engine control switch in the
ON position, the odometer/trip meter
shows ODO, TRIP A, and TRIP B in
this sequence. With the key
removed, the odometer and trip
meter continue to indicate for about
five minutes.
Odometer Check Switch
Press the Odometer Check switch
to display the odometer and trip
meter mileage after the key is
turned off. The fuel gauge will also
operate when this switch is pressed.
The DIC and some lights will
illuminate on the instrument panel.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer shows how far
the vehicle has been driven since
the trip odometer was last reset.
Press the trip odometer reset stem
next to the odometer to switch
between the odometer and trip
odometer.To reset the trip odometer to zero,
press and hold the trip odometer
reset stem while TRIP A or TRIP B
is displayed. The engine control
switch should be in the ON position.
When the battery is disconnected,
TRIP A and TRIP B will be reset to
zero. The per trip fuel economy is
also reset by the TRIP B reset. See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0
82.
When you turn the engine control
switch to the ON position, the
odometer/trip odometer shows what
was displayed the last time the
engine control switch was turned to
LOCK or ACC.
To set the odometer to display each
time you turn the engine control
switch to the ON position, turn the
engine control switch to LOCK or
ACC while the odometer is
displayed. With the reset stem
pressed, turn the engine control
switch to the ON position and then
within three seconds, turn the
engine control switch back to the
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This warning light comes on and a
warning buzzer sounds when the
driver is not wearing the seat belt
while the engine control switch is in
the ON position.
When the vehicle speed exceeds
20 km/h (12 mph) with the seat belt
unbuckled, the warning light will
flash and the buzzer will continue to
sound. The warning light will go out
and the warning buzzer will stop
when the driver buckles the
seat belt.
Battery Warning Light
This light comes on briefly when the
ignition is turned on, but the engine
is not running, as a check to show
the light is working. It should go out
when the engine is started.
If the light stays on, or comes on
while driving, there may be a
problem with the electrical charging
system (such as a loose or broken
fan belt). Pull off to a safe place well
clear of traffic and contact your
dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
Check and Corrective Action1. Check to see if the fan belt is broken or loose.
2. If the fan belt is loose, adjust the tension.
3. If the fan belt is broken or there is no abnormality in the fan
belt, see your dealer for
service.
See Battery - North America 0269,
Jump Starting - North America
0 311, and Engine Drive Belt
Routing 0363.Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine
Light)
This light should come on to show
that it is working when the engine
control switch is turned to the ON
position, and then should go out
after the engine is started.
If this light stays on or comes on
while the engine is running, it
indicates a malfunction with the
engine electronic emission control
system. Avoid driving at high
speeds and have the vehicle
inspected by your dealer.
If this light comes on when the fuel
tank is empty, you do not need to
have your vehicle serviced. See
Running Out of Fuel 0233.
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2. Automatic transmission shiftindicator
3. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) gauge
{Warning
Warning or indicator lights
indicated on the DIC can be
temporarily cleared (for
60 seconds) by pressing the DIC
selector once. However, if the
warning light you have cleared is
an engine overheat warning or
other critical circumstance, never
continue driving without taking the
necessary actions. Otherwise,
you will be in danger of vehicle
breakdown or accident. Should
any of the critical warning lights
come on, immediately contact the
nearest dealer.
DIC Menu Items
Use the DIC selector to access the
following menu items.
Language
Select English, French, or Spanish
by turning the DIC selector
clockwise or counterclockwise.
Fuel Economy
The system calculates and stores
the distance traveled and fuel
consumption while driving to
encourage the operator to drive the
vehicle economically. Press the DIC
selector once or more to select fuel economy. Turn the selector
clockwise or counterclockwise to
toggle through the items: average
fuel economy, per trip fuel economy,
and instantaneous fuel economy.
.
Average Fuel Economy:
Indicates the average fuel
economy over the total distance
traveled.
. Per Trip Fuel Economy:
Indicates the per trip fuel
economy based on the mileage
in the TRIP B.
. Instantaneous Fuel Economy:
Indicates the fuel economy at a
given moment while driving.
How to Reset the Per Trip Fuel
Economy
Per trip fuel economy is also cleared
when you reset the TRIP B to zero.
Voltmeter
The voltmeter shows the current
status of the charge of the battery.
Green indicates the current status of
the charge of the battery.
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Red means the battery voltage is
too low or too high. If the voltmeter
sign appears in red, have the
vehicle checked and serviced at
your dealer. During or immediately
after the engine is started, a red
abnormal L voltage may display on
the DIC. If the warning disappears
after the engine has started, there is
no problem with the battery voltage.
Calendar and Clock
{Warning
The calendar and clock can be
set only while the vehicle is
stationary. When setting the
calendar or clock, park your
vehicle in a safe place where
stopping or parking is permitted
and that is well clear of traffic.
Press the DIC selector once or
more to select the calendar. Press
and hold the DIC selector to enter
the clock setting screen. The year
segment will flash. Turn the DIC
selector clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the year. While in the year
setting screen, press the DIC
selector once to switch to the month
setting screen. The month segment
will flash. Use the same method to
set the month. While in the month
setting screen, press the DIC
selector again to switch to the day
setting mode. Adjust the day using
the selector.
Press and hold the DIC selector to
complete the calendar setting.
When complete, the normal
calendar display will resume. Use
this same method to set the hour
and minute when in the clock setting
screen.
Dimmer
The brightness of the DIC can be
adjusted while the light control
switch is off. Select this screen and
turn the DIC selector clockwise or
counterclockwise to brighten or dim
the illumination. The brightness is
linked to the adjustment of the
instrument panel light level control
while the light control switch is on.
See
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 095.
Warning Lights and Messages
.
Engine Overheat Warning Light
. Low Coolant Warning Light
. Water Separator Warning Light
. Air Cleaner Light
. Low Fuel Warning Light
. Regeneration Warning Lights
. Exhaust System Warning Light
. Refill DEF Warning Light
. DIC Errors
. Maintenance Data
. Hour Meter
See Vehicle Messages 086.
Maintenance Data Functions
Display/Not Display the
Maintenance Data Function
Maintenance Light: On the DIC, go
to the Maintenance Indicator Light.
Switch the display by pressing and
holding the DIC selector for more
than two seconds. Turn the DIC
selector clockwise or
counterclockwise to switch the
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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 92
Headlamp High/Low-BeamChanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . 94
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
Turning the light control switch to
the following positions will cause the
relevant lights to illuminate.
The light control switch can be used
when the engine control switch is
placed in the LOCK or ACC
position. Do not operate the
combination lights for an extended
time period with the engine off.
Otherwise, the battery may go dead,
making it impossible to restart the
engine.
9: Turns off all exterior lights.
;:Turns on the parking lights
including all exterior lights, except
the headlights.
2: Turns on the headlights
together with the parking lights,
sidemarker lights, roofmarker lights,
taillights, license plate light, and
instrument panel lights.
When you start the engine in
daytime, with the lighting switch off,
and release the parking brake, the
daytime running lights will come on.
See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light 081 and Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 094.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Use the hazard warning light flasher
to warn other drivers any time your
vehicle becomes a traffic hazard,
day or night. With the engine control
switch in any position or the key
removed, when this switch is
pressed, all of the turn signal lights
and the turn signal indicator lights
flash to signal an emergency. To
turn off the hazard lights, press the
switch again.
Do not leave the hazard warning
light flasher operating for an
extended time period with theengine off. Otherwise, the battery
may go dead, making it impossible
to restart the engine.
Both indicator lights flash when the
hazard warning flasher switch is
operated irrespective of the position
of the engine control switch.
The individual turn signals do not
work when the hazard flasher is
turned on.
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
When turning left or right, move the
lever up or down to flash the turn
signal light.
When the turn is completed, the
signal will cancel and the lever will
return to horizontal.
If the steering wheel is only turned a
small amount, turn off the signal
manually. Lightly press and hold the
lever up or down when overtaking or
changing lanes. The turn signal light
continues flashing as long as the
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Infotainment
System
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 102
Audio Players
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Phone
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Radio
AM-FM Radio
Control Panel
{Warning
Adjust the radio or CD player only
while the vehicle is stationary.
Adjusting them while the vehicle
is moving could cause a crash.
You and others could be seriously
injured.
Adjust the volume so that sound
outside of the vehicle can be heard.
If outside sound cannot be heard,
crashes may be harder to avoid.
Do not install a radio equipment
antenna near the vehicle's radio
antenna. This could cause
unwanted noise on the radio or
while playing a CD. The radio or CD/USB player can be
used when the ignition is on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY. Continued use
while engine is stopped may cause
the battery to discharge.
Take care not to spill liquids, etc. on
the radio or CD player. It may cause
damage to the player.
Do not disassemble or apply oil to
radio or CD player.
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{Warning
.Either place the portable
audio device and mini plug
cable somewhere where
they do not interfere with
driving or temporarily secure
them at a location where
they are not in the way.
They could impede driving
and cause a crash.
. Make sure not to touch the
terminals of the mini plug
cable.
. Do not connect, operate or
remove the portable audio
device while driving.
The volume set by adjustment in the
AUX mode is effective in the AUX
mode only.
To power the portable audio device,
use the battery or other power
source supplied with the device.
The AUX device cannot be
controlled from the main unit. Reduce the AUX volume to prevent
speaker damage.Bluetooth Audio
Bluetooth Audio Operation
Connecting a Bluetooth compatible
audio player or mobile phone to this
unit allows you to operate them from
the system and listen to music.
In addition, as the connection
between the unit and the portable
device is wireless, users will not
face problems associated with cable
connections.
This unit supports Bluetooth.
Bluetooth is a wireless data system
which allows users to listen to music
without the need to connect the
portable device with wires.
If the portable device is not
Bluetooth-compatible, this function
is not available.
Do not connect the portable device
while driving.
Do not leave the portable device
inside the vehicle. (The interior of
the vehicle may become too hot
under extreme hot weather.)
Do not set the portable device too
close to this unit. When the device
and the unit are too close to each
other, sound quality may deteriorate
and connection problems may arise.
Playing Music
1. Press MODE/
O/ENTER.
2. Turn MODE/
O/ENTER to
select BT-AUDIO, and then
press ENTER.
The music on the Bluetooth
compatible device that is
connected will start.
When the registered device is
not connected, NO CONNECT
is displayed.
First connect the portable device to
the unit before performing the
following operation. See
“Registering a Bluetooth Device” in
Bluetooth 0121.