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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORSBriefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.
Blue and green indicators are used for general information.
Malfunction IndicatorsIf an indicator remains on\b there may be a problem; see your dealer
On/Off Indicators
Condition IndicatorsAction is needed by driver
PASSENGERAIRBAG
OFFPASSENGER AIRBAG OFF(next to multiinformation display)
SIDE AIRBAGOFF
VSAOFF
CRUISE CONTROL on
1st detent: parking lights on
2nd detent: headlights on
Turn signals/hazardson
CRUISE MAINon
ECON Modeon
Auto idle stop on
High beamson
Charging system
Low brake fluid
Low oil pressure
ABS(antilock brake system)
VSA®(vehicle stability assist)SRS(supplemental restraint system)
EPS(electric power steering)
TPMS(tire pressure monitoring system)
(blinking)Transmission(blinking)
Parking brake on:
Release
Door/Trunk open:
Close door(s) \b trunk
Low fuel:
Refill
Low tire pressure (on):
Add air
High temperature:
Drive slowly or pull over
Immobilizer
Flashes: improperly coded key;
use correct key
Malfunction indicator lamp(check engine light)
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)
D
Low temperatureBrake system
IMA system
Message indicator:
See MID
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Turning the ECON Mode On/Off
Helps you further maximize your fuel economy by modifying some vehicle functions. 3. Checkthe multiinformation
display for the system status.
4. Press ECONagain to turn the
system off.
E C O A S S I S T S Y S T E M
When turned on\b the vehicle’s engine performance\b transmission\b and climate control
system are adjusted for maximum fuel economy.
2. The ECON mode indicator
comes on.
Ambient Meter ColorCoded Bars
mphmphmph
High fuel efficiency Moderate fuel efficiency Low fuel efficiency
1. Press ECON .
Indicates instant fuel efficiency using colorcoded bars.
Driver Feedback
Realtime Fuel Efficiency Coach
Driving StyleEco Drive Bar
(on the MID)Ambient Meter
Background Color ChangesFuel Efficiency
Smooth\b steady
acceleration
high fuel efficiency
mph
High
Low
Smooth\b steady
deceleration
high fuel efficiency
Moderate acceleration
mph
Moderate deceleration
Rapid acceleration
low fuel efficiency
mph
Rapid deceleration
low fuel efficiency
Goals:
• Keep the Eco Drive bar near the center.
• Keep the Ambient Meter at GREEN.
• Develop a driving style that maximizes fuel economy.
Deceleration Acceleration
Inefficient
Braking Zone Efficient
Zones
Inefficient
Driving Zone
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