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Instrument Cluster Control
Adjusting Instrument ClusterIllumination
The brightness of the instrument
panel illumination is changed by
pressing the illumination control but-
ton ("+" or "-") when the POWER but-
ton is ON, or the tail lights are turned
on. If you hold the illumination control
button ("+" or "-"), the brightness
will be changed continuously.
If the brightness reaches to the maximum or minimum level, an
alarm will sound.
LCD Display Control
The LCD display modes can be
changed by using the control buttons
on the steering wheel.
(1) : MODE button for changing modes or SELECT button
for setting the selected item
(2) : MOVE button for changing items or RESET button for
resetting the selected item
❈ For the LCD modes, refer to “LCD
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Gauges
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the
speed of the vehicle and is calibrated
in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers
per hour (km/h).
Motor operation gauge
It shows the energy consumption rate
of the vehicle and the charge/dis-
charge status of the regenerative
brakes.
: It shows the energy con-
sumption rate of the
vehicle when driving
uphill or accelerating.
The more electric energy
is used, the higher the
gauge level.
: It shows the energy
consumption rate
during normal driv-
ing condition.
: It shows the charging
status of the battery
when it is being charged
by the regenerative
brakes (decelerating or
driving on a downhill
road). The more electric
energy is charged, the
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State of charge (SOC) gauge forhigh voltage battery
It shows the charging status of the
high voltage battery.
"MIN" position on the indicator indi-
cates that there is not enough ener-
gy in the high voltage battery. "MAX"
position indicates that the driving
battery is fully charged.
When driving on highways or motor-
ways, make sure to check in advance if
the driving battery is charged enough. When there are 4 gauge bars (near
the "MIN" area) on the high voltage
charge indicator, the warning lamp
turns ON to alert you of the battery
level.
When the warning lamp turns ON, the
vehicle can drive an additional 20~40
km (12.4~24.8 miles) (depending on
the driving speed, heater/air condition-
er, weather, driving style, and other
factors). Charging is required.When there are 1-2 gauge bars left
for the high voltage battery, the vehi-
cle speed is limited and then eventu-
ally the vehicle will be turned OFF.
Charge the vehicle immediately.
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Odometer
The odometer Indicates the total dis-
tance that the vehicle has been driv-
en and should be used to determine
when periodic maintenance should
be performed.
- Odometer range : 0 ~ 999999 kilo-
meters or miles.
Outside Temperature Gauge
This gauge indicates the current out-
side air temperatures by 1°C (1°F).
- Temperature range : -40°C ~ 60°C
(-40°F ~ 140°F) The outside temperature on the dis-
play may not change immediately
like a general thermometer to pre-
vent the driver from being inattentive.
The temperature unit can be changed
by using the "User Settings" mode of
the LCD display
❈
For more details, refer to “LCD
Display” in this chapter.
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Reduction gear shift indicator
This indicator displays which reduc-
tion gear shift lever is selected.

R
N

B
❈For the detailed explanation of
each shift range, refer to
"Reduction Gear" in chapter 5.
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LCD Modes
LCD DISPLAY
Modes SymbolExplanation
EV informationThis mode displays EV system energy flow and ECO level.
For more details, refer to “EV information mode" in this chapter.
Trip Computer
This mode displays driving information like the tripmeter,
energy consumption, and so on.
For more details, refer to “Trip Computer” in this chapter.
A/VThis mode displays the state of the A/V system.
ServiceThis mode informs of service interval (mileage or days) and warning messages
related to TPMS and so on.
Master warning
User SettingsOn this mode, you can change settings of the doors, lamps, and so on.
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EV information mode
EV information mode shows EV
energy flow and ECO level.
To change the EV information mode,
press the (MOVE) button
EV energy flow
EV energy flow notifies the drivers of
energy flow in operating modes.
Following modes show drivers the
current operating condition.
EV Propulsion :Energy flows from high voltage
battery to wheel when the vehicle
is driven by motor
Regeneration : Energy flows from wheel to high
voltage battery when you release
the accelerator pedal or press the
brake pedal.
ECO Level
When the vehicle is started, the ECO
Level display will indicate level. If you
drive economically, the ECO Level
will increase. However, if you do not
drive economically, the ECO Level
will decrease.
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A/V Mode
This mode displays the state of the
A/V system.
Service Mode
Service Interval
Service interval
It calculates and displays when you
need a scheduled maintenance
service (mileage or days).
If the remaining mileage or time
reaches 1,500 km (1,500 mi.) or 30
days, "Service Interval" message is
displayed for several seconds each
time you set the POWER button to
the ON position. Service required
If you do not have your vehicle serv-
iced according to the already inputted
service interval, “Service required”
message is displayed for several sec-
onds each time you set the POWER
button to the ON position (The mileage
and time changes to "---").
To reset the service interval to the
mileage and days you inputted before:
- Press the RESET button for
more than 1 second.
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Service interval OFF
If the service interval is not set,
“Service interval OFF” message is
displayed on the LCD display.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If any of the following conditions
occurs, the mileage and days may be
incorrect.
- The battery cable is disconnected.
- The fuse switch is turned off.
- The battery is discharged.
Master Warning Mode
This warning light informs the driver
the following situations
- TPMS
- Service reminder
- Low washer fluid
The Master Warning Light illumi-
nates when more than one of the
above warning situations occur. At
this time, the LCD Modes Icon will
change from ( ) to ( ).
If the warning situation is solved, the
LCD Modes Icon will be changed back
to its previous icon ( ).
User Settings Mode
Description
On this mode, you can change set-
ting of the doors, lamps, and so on.
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Door
Auto Lock
Off:
The auto door lock operation will
be deactivated.
Enable on speed: All doors will be automatically
locked when the vehicle speed
exceeds 15km/h (9.3mph).
Enable on shift: All doors will be automatically
locked if the reduction gear shift
lever is shifted from the P (Park)
position to the R (Reverse), N
(Neutral), or D (Drive) position. Auto Unlock
Off:
The auto door unlock operation will
be canceled.
Vehicle off: All doors will be automatically
unlocked when the POWER button
is set to the OFF position.
On shift P: All doors will be automatically
unlocked if the reduction gear shift
lever is shifted to the P (Park) posi-
tion.
Driver Door Unlock: All doors will be automatically
unlocked if the driver's door is
unlocked.
Two Press Unlock
Off: The two press unlock function will
be deactivated. Therefore, all doors
will unlock if the door is unlocked.
On: The driver’s door will unlock if the
door is unlocked. When the door is
unlocked again within 4 seconds,
all doors will unlock. Horn Feedback
Off:
The Horn feedback operation will
be deactivated.
On: After locking the door by pressing
the lock button on the transmitter, if
you press the lock button again
within 4 seconds, the warning
sound will operate once to indicate
that all doors are locked.
Lamp
One Touch Turn Lamp (if equipped)
If this item is checked, the lane
change signals will blink 3, 5 or 7
times when the turn signal lever is
moved slightly.
Head Lamp Delay (if equipped)
If this item is checked, the headlamp
delay function will be activated.