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Vehicle status information and indicators
*1: Indicates the coolant tempera- ture is cool.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*3: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a
message.
*4: Depending on the operating con-ditions of the system, the color
and state (illuminat ed/blinking) of
the indicator change.
*5: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*6: Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-cator turns on wh en the power
switch is turned t o ON while the
Intuitive parking assist function is
on. It will turn off after a few sec-
onds.
*7: These lights tu rn on when the
power switch is turned to ON to
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
off after the fuel cell system is
on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a sys-
tem if the lights do not turn on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle
(Flashes)
Slip indicator light*7
( P.316)
VSC OFF indicator
*5, 7
( P.316)
PCS warning light
*5, 7
( P.215)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
*7 (if
equipped) ( P.249, 264)
(This light illuminates on
the outside rear view mir-
rors.)
BSM OFF indicator
*5, 7 (if
equipped) ( P.249)
RCTA OFF indicator
*5, 7
(if equipped) ( P.264)
RCD OFF indicator
*2, 5, 7
(if equipped) ( P.270)
Brake hold standby indi-
cator
*7 ( P.186)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*7 ( P.186)
Security indicator
( P.69, 70)
(This light illuminates on
the center panel.)
“READY” indicator
( P.172)
Low outside temperature
indicator
*2, 8 ( P. 9 8 )
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P.183)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.183)
Br mode indicator*2
( P.178)
Eco drive mode indica-
tor
*2 ( P.313)
Sport mode indicator
*2
( P.313)
Snow mode indicator
*2
( P.314)
“AIRBAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator
*7 ( P. 4 6 )
(This light illuminates on
the center panel.)
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*: If equipped
Turns the ASC on/off
When the ASC is on, the indicator
illuminates on the ASC switch.
■Operating conditions
When the driving mode select
switch is not in Eco drive mode.
■Temporary cancelation of the
ASC system functions
The ASC system may be temporar-
ily canceled depending on the driv-
ing conditions, such as when the
WARNING
■When stopped on a slippery
road
The system cannot stop the vehi-
cle when the gripping ability of the
tires has been exceeded. Do not
use the system when stopped on
a slippery road.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
The brake hold s ystem is not
designed for use when parking
the vehicle for a long period of
time. Turning the power switch off
while the system i s holding the
brake may release the brake,
which would cause the vehicle to
move. When operating the power
switch, depress the brake pedal,
shift the shift position to P and set
the parking brake.
ASC (Active Sound
Control)*
The ASC is a system that
conveys the operating con-
ditions, such as accelera-
tion and deceleration of the
vehicle, with sounds to the
driver. The vehicle’s reac-
tion with regards to the
driver’s acceleration and
brake operations are con-
veyed with sound. The
respective tone changes for
normal mode and sport
mode. ( P.313)
Turning the ASC on/off
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Driving
tires slip due to sudden accelera-
tion.
The tones may not sound if the driv-
ing mode is switched continuously
in short time periods.
When the H2O switch pressed
while the “READY” indicator is
on, the vehicle purges water.
When the switch is pressed
again, purging stops.
System purging and purging com-
plete messages are displayed in
the multi-information display.
■Water release function during
cold weather
In the following cases, the fuel cell
system automatic drainage may not
operate. It may not be possible to
start the fuel cell system due to the
fuel cell stack, hyd rogen pipes, etc.,
being frozen.
●When transporting or towing the
Water release (H2O
switch)
When the fuel cell system is
stopped, water is automati-
cally purged from the tail-
pipe.
To minimize water accumu-
lation at parking garages,
etc., purge can be done
manually before parking.
H2O switch
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Driving
Multi-information display
Driving mode select switch
Driving mode change s if the switch
is pressed.
1 Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic
performance. Suitable for normal
driving.
2Sport mode
Controls the transmission and fuel
cell system to provide quick, power-
ful acceleration. Making it suitable
for when agile dri ving response is
desired, such as when driving on
roads with many curves.
When the sport mod e is selected,
sport mode indicator comes on.
3 Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an
eco friendly mann er and improve
fuel economy through moderate
throttle characteristics and by con-
trolling the operation of the air con-
ditioning system (heating/ cooling).
When the Eco drive mode is
selected, Eco drive mode indicator
comes on.
■Operation of the air condition-
ing system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode con trols the heat-
ing/ cooling operations and fan
speed of the air conditioning system
to enhance fuel efficiency. To
improve air conditioning perfor-
mance, perform the following opera-
tions:
●Turn off eco air conditioning mode
( P.326)
●Adjust the fan speed ( P.326)
●Turn off Eco drive mode
■Automatic deactivation of sport
mode
If the power switch is turned off after
driving in sport mode, the drive
mode will be change d to normal
mode.
Driving mode select
switch
The driving modes can be
selected to suit driving con-
dition.
Selecting a drive mode