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Condition
Explanation
●Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s door 
while the engine is running by two-way keyless access 
remote.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
* P. 326
Models with two-way keyless access remote* Not available on all models 
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●Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected 
line. The beeper sounds simultaneously if selected by 
customization.
●Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.●The color of either line changes from white to amber as 
the vehicle gets closer to that side of the lane line.
●Blinks when you fail to steer the vehicle. The beeper 
sounds simultaneously if selected by customization.
●Operate the steering wheel to resume the LKAS.
●Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS 
button is pressed, but there is a problem with a system 
related to the LKAS. The LKAS cancels automatically. 
The beeper sounds simultaneously if selected by 
customization.
●If any other system indicators come on, such as the 
VSA ®, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action.
2Indicators  P. 70
●Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS 
button is pressed, but there the temperature inside the 
LKAS camera is too high. The LKAS cancels 
automatically. The beeper so unds simultaneously if 
selected by customization.
●Use the climate control system to cool down the 
camera.●Goes off  - The camera has been cooled down. Pressing 
the LKAS button can resume the system.
2 LKAS camera P. 358
Models with LKAS 
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Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID)GaugesGauges include the speedometer, tachometer, 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).
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.■
Speedometer
■
Tachometer
■
Fuel Gauge
■
Temperature Gauge
1Fuel GaugeNOTICEYou should refuel when the reading approaches  .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire, 
damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from 
the fuel gauge reading.
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1Temperature GaugeNOTICEDriving with the temperature gauge pointer in the 
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull 
safely to the side  of the road and allow engine 
temperature to  return to normal.
2 Overheating  P. 468 
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MIDThe MID shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature indicator, and other 
gauges. It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful 
information.■Main displays
Roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls to change the display.■
Switching the Display
Blank
Instant Fuel 
Economy/
Average Fuel 
Economy Range
Elapsed Time Average Speed
SH-AWD®
*/
IDS
Vehicle 
Settings Tire Pressure 
for Each Tire Engine Oil Life Turn-by-Turn 
Directions
*
Multi-function Steering-
wheel Controls
Compass
*
* Not available on all models 
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■Lower displays
Press the  TRIP button to change the display.
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle has 
accumulated.■
Odometer
TRIP Button
Outside Temperature
Trip A Trip B
Odometer
TRIP
TRIP
TRIP 
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Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last 
reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the  TRIP button until the trip 
meter is reset to  0.0.
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading 
seems incorrect.
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 
km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the 
average fuel economy is also reset.■
Trip Meter
■
Outside Temperature
■
Average Fuel Economy
1 Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by 
pressing the  TRIP button.1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is located in the front 
bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can 
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle 
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several mi nutes for the display to be 
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the MID’s customized features to correct the 
temperature.
2 Customized Features P. 1041Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel 
economy.
2 Customized Features P. 104 
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Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is 
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.
Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since Trip A or Trip B was 
reset.■
Instant Fuel Economy
■
Range
■
Elapsed Time
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Average Speed
1Elapsed Time
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
2 Customized Features P. 1041Average Speed
You can change when to reset the average speed.
2 Customized Features P. 104 
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The indicators on the display show the 
amount of torque being transferred to the 
right front, left front, right rear, and left rear 
wheels.2 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SH-
AWD® )
* P. 367
Shows the current mode for IDS.2Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) P. 335Shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination linked with the 
navigation system.2Refer to the navigation system■
SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution Monitor
*
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Current Mode for IDS
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Turn-by-Turn Directions
1 Turn-by-Turn Directions
The multi-information display shows a compass when 
the route guidance is not used.
You can select whether the turn-by-turn display 
comes on or not during the route guidance.
2 Customized Features P. 104
2 Refer to the navigation system
Models with navigation system* Not available on all models 
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Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 395
Shows each tire’s pressure.2Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  P. 367■
Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items
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Tire Pressure Monitor 
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Use the MID to customize certain features.■How to customize
Select the  Vehicle Settings  screen by rolling the multi-function steering-wheel 
controls while the power mode is in ON, and the vehicle is at a complete stop. Push 
the multi-function steering-wheel controls.■
Customized Features
1 Customized Features
To customize other features, roll the multi-function 
steering-wheel controls.
2 List of customizable options  P. 107
2 Example of customization settings  P. 111
Customization is possible when you see the driver’s 
ID ( Driver 1  or Driver 2) on the screen.
The driver’s ID indicates which remote transmitter 
you have used to unlock the driver’s door. The 
customized settings are recalled every time you 
unlock the driver’s door with that remote.
Shift to 
( P before you attempt to change any 
customized setting.
Multi-function Steering-
wheel Controls
Roll: Changes the 
customize menus and 
items.
Push:  Enter the selected 
item.
MID: Goes to 
Vehicle Settings .