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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Low Fuel
Indicator
•Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately
2.2 U.S. gal./8.4 L left).
• Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.•Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as
possible.
• Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
Anti-lock
Brake System
(ABS)
Indicator• Comes on if there is a problem with
the ABS.•Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. Wi th this indicator on,
your vehicle still has normal braking ability
but no anti-lock function.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 518
Supplemental
Restraint
System
Indicator
•Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected:
- Supplemental restraint system
- Knee airbag system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner• Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.

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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Displays
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, fuel gauge, and other 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
1Speedometer
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. 151
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. 613

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(home) Button
Tachometer
P. 151
Range & Fuel
P. 144
Speed & Time
P. 146
Navigation
P. 148 Traffic Sign
P. 153
Phone
P. 150 Audio
P. 152 Safety
Support
P. 158
Maintenance
P. 149
Warnings
P. 149
Left Selector Wheel Roll the left
selector wheel.
Driving
Support
P. 157 Driver
Attention
P. 154 Rear Seat
Belts
P. 153

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Roll the left selector wheel to switch between trip computer A and trip computer B.
■Range & Fuel
Left Selector Wheel Trip Computer A
Trip Computer B
Trip Meter Range
Average Fuel
Economy
Instant Fuel
Economy
Roll the left
selector wheel.

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■Trip meter
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 the trip meter, display it, press the left selector wheel and then select Reset.
u The trip meter is reset to 0.0 .
■Average fuel economy (Avg. Fuel)
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.
■Instant fuel economy
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
■Range
Shows the estimated distance you can trave l on the remaining fuel. This estimated
distance is based on the vehicle’s current fuel economy.
1 Trip meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
rolling the left selector wheel.
Resetting the trip meter in the Range & Fuel, the trip
meter in the sub display resets at the same time.
1 Average fuel economy (Avg. Fuel)
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2 Customized Features P. 352

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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the key to start and stop the engine, and to lock and unlock all the doors, fuel
fill door and to open the trunk.1 Key
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 184
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the remote.
2 Remote Engine Start
* P. 416
Models with remote engine starter
Models without smart entry systemModels with smart entry system
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Low Remote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the remote when locking/unlocking* the
doors, and fuel fill door, opening* the trunk, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking
* the doors, and fuel fill door, opening* the
trunk, or to start the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the remote together with telecommunications equipment,
laptop computers, cell phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the remote.
1Low Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the remote and the vehicle
consumes the remote’s battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the remote is
receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing it near
electrical appliances such as televisions and personal
computers.
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the remote, you can lock/
unlock the doors, fuel fill door, and open the
trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors, fuel fill door
within a radius of about 32 inches (80 cm) of
the outside door handle. You can open the
trunk within about 32 inches (80 cm) radius
from the trunk release button.
■Locking the doors
Touch the door lock sensor on the front door.u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors and fuel fill door
lock; and the security system sets.
■Using the Smart Entry System*1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light comes on when you unlock
the doors.
No doors opened: The li ght fades out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked: The light goes off immediately.
2 Interior Lights P. 223
Door Lock Sensor
1Using the Smart Entry System*
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the smart entry system,
the doors and trunk will automatically relock.
You can lock or unlock doors using the smart entry
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
•Do not leave the remote in the vehicle when you
get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carr ying the remote, you can
lock/unlock the doors whil e someone else with the
remote is within range.
•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the remote is within range.
•If you grip a front door ha ndle or touch a door lock
sensor wearing gloves, the door sensor may be
slow to respond or may not respond by unlocking
or locking the doors.
* Not available on all models