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uuIndicators uintelligent Multi-Information Display (i -MID) Warning and Information Messages
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Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears if you push 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.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the smart entry remote inside
the vehicle.
●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 134
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak.
●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 401
●Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not within
operating range to start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.
●Bring the smart entry remote in front of the ENGINE
START/STOP button to be touched with.
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 427
Automatic
transmission
(CVT) models
U.S. modelsCanadian models

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uuIndicators uintelligent Multi-Information Display (i -MID) Warning and Information Messages
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Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears three seconds after the TO START ENGINE:
BRAKE + PUSH (CVT models)/TO START ENGINE:
CLUTCH +PUSH (manual transmission models)
messages appears.●Appears three seconds after you bring the smart
entry remote in front of the ENGINE START/STOP
button when TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR
START BUTTON appears. TO START ENGINE:
BRAKE + PUSH (CVT models)/TO START ENGINE:
CLUTCH + PUSH (manual transmission models)
appears sequentially.
2 Changing the Power Mode P. 132
●Appears when the starter system has a problem.
●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds while
pressing the brake pedal and manually start the engine.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Gauges and DisplaysGaugesGauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w
*1.
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100km.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.■
Speedometer
■
Tachometer
■
Fuel Gauge
■
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
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1 Gauges
Press and hold the km/mile change knob until you
hear a beep. The speedometer reading and the
displayed measurements switch between mph and
km/h.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.
E
1Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
*
Press and hold the km/mile change knob to switch
the measurement.
* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and Displays uGauges
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■i-VTEC indicator
Comes on when the i-VTEC system switches
the low RPM cams to the high RPM cams.■Rev indicators
Come on when the tachometer reading
approaches the red zone on a scale of one to
six.
■
i-VTEC and Rev Indicators
*
1 Rev indicators
When the fifth indicator (red) comes on, the engine
has reached its maximum output.
When all the indicators are on, the tachometer
reading is on the verge of entering into the red zone.
i-VTEC Indicator
Rev Indicators* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and Displays uInformation Display
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Information Display
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The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and
maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.
Press the (Select/Reset) knob to change the display.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers 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 knob. The trip meter is
reset to 0.0 .■
Switching the Display
1Switching the Display
Each time you press the knob, the information
display changes as follows:
Average Fuel A
Trip Meter A, Odometer
Average Fuel B
Trip Meter B, Odometer
Engine Oil Life
Range
Trip Meter A, Odometer
■
Odometer
■
Trip Meter
1 Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the knob.
* Not available on all models

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Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km.
The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel
economy is also reset.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 353
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.
Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed.2Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 436■
Average Fuel Economy
■
Engine Oil Life
■
Range
■
Check Fuel Cap

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intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)
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The i-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
Press the (display/information) button to change the display.■
Switching the Display
1 Switching the Display
To change the item displayed on the fuel
consumption screen:
1. Press and hold the button until the item
blinks.
2. Press the button to select an item while the
item is blinking for about six seconds.
The display is fixed when the time elapses and
blinking stops.
123456Genre AAASong AAAArtist AAA
200200
1h 30m
Elapsed Time
1h 30m
Elapsed Time
24.0
24.0
40mph
Average Speed
40mph
Average Speed
200miles
Range
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123456123456
123456
123456
123456
123456123456

(Display/
Information)
Button
Audio/HFL display Fuel consumption
Blank screen Full size analogue clock/
Wallpaper
2.4 ℓ models
Power monitor
1.8 ℓ models
2.4 ℓ models
Fuel consumption
Range
Elapsed time
Average speed Elapsed time
Average speed
Average fuel
Range
Press .Press and hold .
* Not available on all models

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■Trip computer
Press the (Select/Reset) knob to change the display.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers 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 knob. The trip meter is
reset to 0.0.■
Odometer
■
Trip Meter
123.4A
12.3B123456
123456
123456
B24.030
40
40Odometer
Outside temperature Trip A
Trip B
(Select/
Reset) Knob
1 Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the knob, or by using the customized
features on the i-MID.
2 Customized Features P. 90

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Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km.
The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel
economy is also reset.
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 or km/h since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 353
■
Average Fuel Economy
■
Range
■
Elapsed Time
■
Average Speed
■
Engine Oil Life
1Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2 Customized Features P. 90
You can choose an item to be displayed in the fuel
consumption screen. Average fuel economy, range,
elapsed time, or average speed can be selected. 2 Customized Features P. 90
2 Switching the Display P. 862.4 ℓ engine models1Range
You can choose an item to be displayed in the fuel
consumption screen. Range, elapsed time, or average
speed can be selected.
2 Customized Features P. 90
2 Switching the Display P. 861.8 ℓ engine models

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Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).■Adjusting the ou tside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
Use the i-MID’s customized features to correct the temperature.2 Customized Features P. 90Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
Engine horsepower usage while driving is
displayed in the power monitor.
100% indicates that horsepower is at its
maximum.
Shows you turn-by-turn driving directi ons to your destination linked with the
navigation system.2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual■
Outside Temperature
■
Instant Fuel Economy
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■
Power Monitor
*
1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is 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.1 Power Monitor
*
Engine horsepower is affected by external conditions
such as driving conditions, or vehicle condition. The
power monitor can compensa te for some of these
variables, but diff erent readings may be displayed.
■
Turn-by-Turn Directions
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1Turn-by-Turn Directions
*
You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on during the route guidance.
2 Customized Features P. 90
* Not available on all models