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The  units  used  on  the  meters  may  differ  depending  on  the  target
region.Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Shift position display
Displays the selected shift position. ( P. 202)
Outside temperature
Displays  the  outside  temperature  within  the  range  of  -40°F  (-40 °C)  to
122°F  (50°C).  Low  outside  temperat ure  indicator  comes  on  when  the
ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Clock
Change the time on  the settings screen. ( P.   1 0 8 )
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data. ( P. 103)
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Odometer/trip meter
P.   1 0 0
Average fuel consumption
Depending on whether the odometer or trip meter is displayed, t he
displayed contents differ. Use the displayed average fuel consu mp-
tion as a reference.
● When  the  odometer  is  displayed:  the  average  fuel  consumption
since the hybrid system  was started is displayed.
Gauges and meters
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●When  the  trip  meter  is  displaye d:  the  average  fuel  consumption
since the trip meter was reset is displayed. The average fuel c on-
sumption for trip meter A and trip meter B is displayed separat ely.
When  the  trip  meter  is  reset,  average  fuel  consumption  is  also  reset.
( P. 100)
◆Changing the display
Items in this area are operated  using the “TRIP” switch. 
Press: Change displayed item
Each time the switch is pressed,
the  displayed  item  will  be
changed.
Press and hold: Reset
Display  the  desired  trip  meter
and press and hold the switch to
reset the trip meter.
◆Display items
■Odometer
Displays the total distance  the vehicle has been driven.
■Trip meter A/trip meter B
Displays  the  distance  the  vehicl e  has  been  driven  since  the  met er
was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and d is-
play different distances independently. 
To  reset,  display  the  desired  trip  meter  and  press  and  hold  the  “TRIP”
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◆Operating the meter control switches
The  multi-information  display  is  operated  using  the  meter  control
switches.
: Select menu icons
: Change  displayeditem,  scroll  up/down
the  screen  and
move  the  cursor  up/
down
Enter switch
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Return to the previous screen
◆Drive Information
Depending on whether the odometer or trip meter is displayed, t he
displayed  contents  of  average  speed,  driving  time,  and  EV  drivi ng
rate/EV driven distance differ.
● When the odometer is displayed: the record since the hybrid sys -
tem was started is displayed.
● When the trip meter is displayed: the record since the trip met er
was reset is displayed. The record for trip meter A and trip me ter
B is displayed separately.
When the trip meter is reset, the record is also reset. ( P. 100)
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 (average speed)
Average speed will be displayed.
■ (driving time)
Driving time will be displayed.
■ (EV driving rate/EV driven distance)
EV  driving  rate  and  driven  distance  (percentage  and  distance
driven using just the electric motor [traction motor] only) wil l be dis-
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◆ECO Savings
Displays  the  cost  of  the  con-
sumed fuel or the fuel economy,
depending  on  the  data  entered
for eco savings.Savings and fuel cost
If the fuel consumption comparison is input ( P. 108), the possi-
ble  savings  are  displayed.  If  the  fuel  consumption  comparison
has  not  been  input,  your  vehicle's  actual  fuel  cost  will  be  dis -
played. 
Depending  on  whether  the  odometer  or  trip  meter  is  displayed,
the displayed contents differ. 
● When the odometer is displayed: the savings or fuel cost since
the hybrid system was  started is displayed. 
● When the trip meter is displayed:  the savings or fuel cost since
the trip meter was reset is displayed. The savings or fuel cost
for trip meter A or trip meter  B is displayed separately. 
When the trip meter is reset, savings or fuel cost is also rese t. 
( P. 100)
“Fuel Cons. Comparison”
On the settings screen, input t he fuel consumption comparison. 
(  P. 108)
◆ECO Savings Record
If  the  fuel  consumption  comparison  is  input  in  “ECO  Savings”,  t he
savings  history  will  be  displayed .  If  the  fuel  consumption  compari-
son is not input, fuel cost h istory will be displayed. 
Fuel  costs  for  the  current  month,  the  last  3  months  and  the  sam e
month last year are displayed, enabling a comparison to be made .
If the dollar amount will be displayed on the graph.
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◆Past Record
Displays average fuel consumption by the month.
The current month, the last 3 months and the same month last year are
displayed, enabling a comparison to be made.
Press and hold the enter switch to reset. ( P. 104)
◆Personal Best
Displays  the  best  3  fuel  consumption  records  and  the  current  fuel
consumption ranking.
Depending on whether the odometer or trip meter is displayed, t he
displayed contents differ.
● When the odometer is displayed: the record since the hybrid sys -
tem was started is displayed.
● When the trip meter is displayed: the record since the trip met er
was reset is displayed. The record for trip meter A and trip me ter
B is displayed separately.
The  top  100  rankings  are  displayed.  Records  that  are  outside  th e  top
100 are not displayed as a ranking. 
Fuel consumption data for trips of less than 0.1 miles are not  recorded.
◆5 min./1 min. fuel consumption display
Select to display the fuel consumption history since the hybrid  sys-
tem  was  started  in  intervals  of  5  minutes  or  1  minute.  Current  fuel
consumption  will  also  be  displaye d,  enabling  it  to  be  compared to
the  fuel  consumption  of  up  to  t he  last  30  minutes  (in  5  min.  in ter-
vals) or 6 minutes (in 1 min. intervals).
To change the interval, press  and hold the enter switch. (P. 104) 

594Alphabetical index
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself 
maintenance ....................... 416
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs ............................ 415
General maintenance ........... 412
Maintenance data ................. 536
Maintenance requirements ... 409
Meter Instrument panel light 
control................................. 101
Meters ..................................... 99
Microphone .............................. 333
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 160
Outside rear view mirror defogger ............................. 378
Outside rear view mirrors...... 161
Vanity mirrors........................ 393
Moon roof ................................. 167
MP3 disc ................................... 300
Multi-information display ........ 103
Navigation system
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Noise from under vehicle............ 8 Odometer ................................. 100
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 539
Opener Back door ............................. 136
Fuel filler door ....................... 221
Hood ..................................... 419
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............ 161
Defogger ............................... 378
Outside temperature 
display.................................... 101
Overheating, Hybrid  system.................................... 529
Parking brake........................... 207
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 460
Switch ................................... 208
Wattage ................................ 544
PCS (Pre-Collision system) .... 231 PCS (Pre-Collision 
system) switch...... .............. 234
Warning light......................... 482
Personal lights Switch ................................... 386
Wattage ................................ 544
Power outlet ............................. 394
Power switch ................... 188, 192
Power windows ....................... 163
Pre-Collision system (PCS) .... 231 PCS (Pre-Collision 
system) switch...... .............. 234
Warning light......................... 482
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