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MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the temperature of the transmission
is starting to get too hot.
• The performance of the vehicle may be reduced.•Until the message disappears, reduce your speed and
allow the system to cool down.
•Appears when you attempt to change to another
gear position with the transmission in
(P and the
engine OFF.
• To select another gear position while in (P, the engine
must be ON.
• Appears when you set the power mode to OFF while
driving.•Immediately stop in a safe place, set the parking brake,
then restart the engine. If the message disappears,
continue driving.
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MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if the vehicle is st opped and the driver’s seat
belt is unfastened, as there is a possibility that the
vehicle may roll.• When the vehicle is idling or when you are parking or
exiting the vehicle, put the transmission into
(P before
releasing the brake pedal.
2 Shift Operation P. 478
•Appears when you put the transmission into (N,
then release the
(N button.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 480
•Appears when car wash mode is not available due to
the transmission being too hot.•When the transmission is too hot, car wash mode may
not be available. Let the engine idle until the
transmission has cooled down.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 480
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MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if you depress the accelerator pedal when
the transmission is in
(N.
•Release the accelerator pedal. After that, depress the
brake pedal and change the transmission position.
●Appears when the shift is repeatedly changed
between
( P and any other position.
●Wait for a while then change the gear position.
• Appears when you try to take the transmission out
of
(P immediately after you start engine.
•Try to take the transmission out of (P again.
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MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when you press and hold (N button for
more than two seconds.• Disappears when you set the gear position to a gear
other than
(N.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 480
MessageConditionExplanation
• Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button to turn the engine off without the shift lever
in
(P.
●Move the shift lever to (P. The power mode changes to
VEHICLE OFF.
●Move the shift lever to (P, then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button twice.
Automatic transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
U.S. models
Canadian models

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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s door
while the engine is running by remote engine start.
2Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback* P. 471
Models with remote engine starter
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Displays
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators. They are
displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
■Speedometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1 Speedometer
You can show another speed unit on the driver
information interface and set the displayed
measurements to read in either mph and km/h.
2 Tachometer P. 149
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal. 2 Overheating P. 683

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Shows the number of engine revolutions per
minute.
■Speed Unit
Enables you to show another speed unit on
the driver information interface and set the
displayed measurements to read in either mph
and km/h.
Press and hold the left selector wheel when
you select the Tachometer on the driver
information interface. Each time you do this,
the unit will change from mph to km/h or vice
versa. After this, a confirmation screen will
appear for a few seconds.
■Tachometer1 Tachometer
The tachometer can be tu rned on and off using the
audio/information screen.
2 Customized Features P. 372, 383
Even if you have turned off the tachometer on the
audio/information screen, if Tachometer is selected
on the driver information interface, it will change to a
tachometer-only display.

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■The Driver Attention Monitor resets when:
• The engine is turned off.
• The driver unfastens the seat belt and op ens the door while the vehicle is stopped.
■For the Driver Attention Monitor to function:
• The vehicle must be traveling above 25 mph (40 km/h).
• The electric power steering (EPS) system indicator must be off.
■Depending on driving conditions or other factors, the Driver Attention
Monitor may not function in the following circumstances:
• The steering assist function of the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) is active.
2Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 554
•The condition of the road is poor, e.g. the surface is unpaved or bumpy.
• It is windy.
• The driver is frequently op erating the vehicle in an assertive manner such as
changing lanes or accelerating.
■Customizing
You can change the Driver A ttention Monitor settings. Select Tactile and Audible
Alert
*1/ Tactile And Audible Alert*2, Tactile Alert , or Off*1/OFF*2.
2 Customized Features P. 372, 383
*1 : Models with color audio
*2 : Models with Display Audio
1For the Driver Attention Monitor to function:
The bars on the driver information interface remain
grayed out unless the Driv er Attention Monitor is
functioning.