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CAUTION!(Continued)
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the bat-
tery even more quickly. Only use these intermit-
tently and with great caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED
This is located on the center console, in front of the cup
holders. To activate the cigar lighter, push and release the
knob. After a few seconds the knob automatically returns
to its initial position, and the cigar lighter is ready for use.
WARNING!
When the cigar lighter is in use it becomes very hot.
To avoid serious injury, handle the cigar lighter with
care. Always check that the cigar lighter has turned
off.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........135
 LOUNGE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS ........136
 SPORT INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS ..........140
 SPORT TURBO INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS . . . .144
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS .......148
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights ..............149
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights ............159
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights ............171
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Lights ..............173
▫ White Telltale Indicator Lights ............174
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ...................... .175
▫ EVIC Control Buttons ..................175
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu ........................ .176
▫ Change Engine Oil Indicator System ........178
▫ Trip Computer ...................... .179
▫ Trip Button ......................... .179
▫ Tire Pressure ........................ .180
▫ Trip Functions ...................... .181
▫ Values Displayed ..................... .1824

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Side Vent7 — Passenger Air Bag13 — Storage Compartment
2 — Multifunction Lever – Light Control 8 — Glove Compartment 14 — Shift Lever
3 — Instrument Cluster And Warning Lights9 — Rear Defrost Button15 — Sport Button
4—Windshield Wiper, Washer, Trip Computer10 — Hazard Button 16 — Horn/Driver Airbag
5 — Central Air Vents 11 — Climate Controls
6 — Storage Compartment/Radio 12 — Power Windows Control
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3.Speedometer
• Indicates vehicle speed.
4. Fuel Gauge
• The digital display shows the amount of fuel in the
tank.
• The switching on of the digital warning light indi-
cates that 1 – 1.3 gallons of fuel are left in the tank; in
this situation, refuel as soon as possible.
•
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty; any
gaps in fuel delivery could damage the catalytic con-
verter.
5. Base and Sport Mode Gauge Displays
Depending on what options and trim level, your vehicle
may be equipped with two gauge displays available with
the push of the Sport Mode button. •“Base” — Instant Consumption Bargraph: This bar-
graph shows the instant fuel consumption, the style changes according to vehicle version while mini-
mum and maximum values change depending on
selected unit. The possible labels are:
• mpg
• Km/l
• l/100 km
• “Sport Mode” — Gas Pedal Percentage Gauge: This
gauge shows what percent the gas pedal is currently
depressed at.
NOTE: Different trips may have different values even if
the same driving style is maintained. Some factors that
may impact the calculated index value are:
• Traffic conditions
• Trip duration
• Temperature (engine and ambient)
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3.Speedometer
• Indicates vehicle speed.
4. Fuel Gauge
• The digital display shows the amount of fuel in the
tank.
• The switching on of the digital warning light indi-
cates that 1 – 1.3 gallons of fuel are left in the tank; in
this situation, refuel as soon as possible.
•
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty; any
gaps in fuel delivery could damage the catalytic con-
verter.
5. Sport Base and Sport Mode Gauge Displays
Depending on what options and trim level, your vehicle
may be equipped with two gauge displays available with
the push of the Sport Mode button. •“Sport Base” — Instant Consumption Bargraph: This
bargraph shows the instant fuel consumption, the style changes according to vehicle version while
minimum and maximum values change depending
on selected unit. The possible labels are:
• mpg
• Km/l
• l/100 km
• “Sport Mode” — Gas Pedal Percentage Gauge: This
gauge shows what percent the gas pedal is currently
depressed at.
• “Sport Mode” — The active EVIC screen will change
to the G-Force screen.
NOTE: Different trips may have different values even if
the same driving style is maintained. Some factors that
may impact the calculated index value are:
• Traffic conditions
• Trip duration
• Temperature (engine and ambient)
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3.Speedometer
• Indicates vehicle speed.
4. Fuel Gauge
• The digital display shows the amount of fuel in the
tank.
• The switching on of the digital warning light indi-
cates that 1 – 1.3 gallons of fuel are left in the tank; in
this situation, refuel as soon as possible.
•
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty; any
gaps in fuel delivery could damage the catalytic con-
verter.
5. Base and Sport Mode Gauge Displays
Depending on what options and trim level, your vehicle
may be equipped with two gauge displays available with
the push of the Sport Mode button. •
“Sport Turbo Base” — Instant Consumption Bar
Graph: This bar graph shows the instant fuel con-
sumption, the style changes according to vehicle
version while minimum and maximum values
change depending on selected unit. The possible
labels are:
• mpg
• Km/l
• l/100 km
• “Turbo Sport Mode” — Turbo Boost Gauge: This
gauge shows what pressure the turbo boost is cur-
rently at.
• “Turbo Sport Mode” — The active EVIC screen will
change to the G-Force screen.
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NOTE:Different trips may have different values even if
the same driving style is maintained. Some factors that
may impact the calculated index value are:
• Traffic conditions
• Trip duration
• Temperature (engine and ambient)WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
IMPORTANT: The warning / indicator lights switch on
in the instrument panel together with a dedicated mes-
sage and/or acoustic signal when applicable. These
indications are indicative and precautionary and as such
must not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative
to the information contained in the Owner ’s Manual,
which you are advised to read carefully in all cases.
Always refer to the information in this chapter in the
event of a failure indication.
All active telltales will display first if applicable. The
system check menu may appear different based upon
equipment options and current vehicle status. Some
telltales are optional and may not appear.
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Red Telltale Indicator Lights
Air Bag Warning Light
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
Air Bag Warning Light
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is
first turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on during startup, stays on, or turns on
while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible. This
light will illuminate with a single chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light has
been detected, it will stay on until the fault is cleared. If the light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving, have an authorized dealer service the vehicle immediately. Refer
to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further infor-
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Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a
chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver ’s seat belt remains un-
buckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will flash or remain on continuously and a chime will
sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
further information.
Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped
Red Telltale
Light What It Means
Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped
This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Power Steering System).
Refer to “Power Steering” in “Starting and Operating” for further information.
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Brake Warning Light
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
United States
Canada
Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake ap-
plication. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the
brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at
the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system
malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this case, the light will
remain on until the condition has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake
booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake, and a brake pedal pulsation may
be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac-
ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic
system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on
when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has
dropped below a specified level.
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