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uuIndicators uInformation Display Warning and Information Messages
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Information Display Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear on ly on the information display.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2Check Fuel Cap Message P. 418
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.

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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP
button to turn the engine off without the shift lever
in
(P.
●Push the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P.
●Move the shift lever to (P.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right while
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button at the
same time.
●Appears when you close th e 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.
●Appears when the smart entry remote’s battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 393
Models with smart entry system
Canadian models with continuously variable transmission
U.S. models with continuously variable transmission
U.S. models with manual transmission
Canadian models

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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Displays
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer and related indicators. They are
displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
Displays your driving speed in mph and km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer

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Information Display
The information display shows the fuel gauge, odometer, trip meter, engine oil life
and maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.
Press the (select/reset) kn ob to change the display.
■Switching the Display
1Switching the Display
Some of the items on the information display also
appear on the audio/information screen. They also
change along with the info rmation display changes
while the fuel consumption is shown.
Models with display audio system
Instant Fuel Economy
Clock
Odometer
Trip Meter A
Outside Temperature
*
Fuel Gauge Instant Fuel Economy
Clock
Range
Trip Meter A
Outside Temperature
*
Fuel Gauge Instant Fuel Economy
Clock
Average Fuel Economy A
Trip Meter A
Outside Temperature*
Fuel GaugeInstant Fuel Economy
Clock
Average Fuel Economy B
Trip Meter B
Outside Temperature*
Fuel GaugeInstant Fuel Economy
Clock
Engine Oil Life
Outside Temperature
*
Fuel Gauge
Select/Reset Knob
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar gr aph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or ki lometers (Canada) that your vehicle has
accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last
reset. TRIP A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.
■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then pr ess and hold the knob. The trip meter is
reset to 0.0 .
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 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.
■Instant Fuel Economy
■Odometer
■Trip Meter
■Range
■Average Fuel Economy
1 Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the knob.

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Shows the outside temperature in Fahr enheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■Adjusting the outside temperature indicator
Adjust the temperature reading up to ± 5°F or ± 3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
2. Press and hold the (Select/Reset) knob for 10 seconds or more while the
outside temperature is shown on the information display.
u The information display goes into temp erature adjustment mode. The display
starts showing from -5°F to +5°F (U .S.) or -3°C to +3°C (Canada).
3. Release the knob when the right adjustment amount is shown.
u The adjustment is complete.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 355
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■Outside Temperature*
■Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items
■Fuel Gauge
1Outside Temperature*
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust fr om another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
When the engine oil life is shown on the information
display, you cannot adjust the outside temperature.
Push the knob to select the other display.
1 Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.............................................................. 88
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions ............................. 90
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*.......92Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ....93
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .......99
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 102
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking*................. 103
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ............ 107
Security System .......................................... 110
Immobilizer System ......... ..................... ..... 110
Security System Alarm ............................... 110
Opening and Closing the Windows .......... 113
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
*....... 115 Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel
Ignition Switch.......................................... 116
ENGINE START/STOP Button ..................... 117
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ... 120Turn Signals .............................................. 121
Light Switches .......................................... 121
Fog Lights
*............................................... 124
Daytime Running Lights ............................ 125
Wipers and Washers ................................. 126
Brightness Control .................................... 128
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button ...... 129Adjusting the Steering Wheel ................... 130
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Adjusting the Mirrors .................................131
Interior Rearview Mirror .............................131
Power Door Mirrors ...................................131
Adjusting the Seats .................................... 133
Adjusting the Seat Positi ons....................... 133
Rear Seats .................................................140
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items....... 144Interior Lights ............................................144
Interior Convenience Items ........................146
Heating and Cooling System
*....................154
Using Vents, Heating and A/C*.................154
Climate Control System*............................157
Using Automatic Climate Control ..............157
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...........160
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Clock
Adjusting the Clock
You can adjust the time in the clock display with the ignition switch is in ON (w*1.
■Display audio system*
1.Select the ( HOME) icon, then select
Settings .
2. Select System , Clock/Info , then Clock
Adjustment .
3. Adjust the hours and minutes by selecting
/.
4. Select OK to set the time.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■Adjusting the Time
1Adjusting the Time
The clock in the information display is automatically
adjusted along with the audio system’s clock display.
The clock is automatica lly updated through the
navigation system, so the ti me does not need to be
adjusted.
You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock. 2 Customized Features P. 225
You can turn the clock display on and off. 2 Customized Features P. 225
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
Models without navigation system
VOL
HOME
MENU
BACK
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* Not available on all models

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■Color audio system*
1. Press and hold the MENU/CLOCK button.
u Adjust Clock is selected.
2. Rotate to change hour, then press .
3. Rotate to change minute, then press
.
4. To enter the selection, rotate and select
Set, then press .
1Color audio system*
These indications are used to show how to operate
the LIST/SELECT (List/Selector) knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
You can also select Adjust/Clock by pressing the
MENU/CLOCK button.
Rotate to select Adjust/Clock, then press .
* Not available on all models