TRANSMISSION POSITION INDICA-
TORThe transmission position indicator indi-
cates the gear positions.
The indicator blinks if it is not possible to
shift the gear when in the
position.
1. Upshift indicator (green)
2. Upshift indicator (yellow)
3. Upshift indicator (red)UPSHIFT INDICATORWhen the upshift indicator is set to on, the
indicators on the tachometer will illumi-
nate to help upshift at a constant engine
speed from any gear or to warn the driver
of over-revving.
The upshift indicator operates only when
the shift lever is in the
position. This
function consists of two modes that can
be selected on the vehicle information
display: AUTO setting and MANUAL
setting.
to go to ALERT > UPSHIFT. The
current status of the upshift indicator will
be shown on the UPSHIFT screen. Note
that the function is set to AUTO as the
factory default setting.
To change the upshift indicator mode,
choose SETTING on the UPSHIFT screen.
Set one of the following modes by push-
ing the NEXT switch
, and then push
ENTER
to complete.
. AUTO
. 3,000 to 6,300 RPM (MANUAL)
. OFF
The number will increase by 100 RPM. To
increase the number by 500 RPM, push
and hold the NEXT switch
.
ExampleWhen the maximum engine speed is
desired:
Set the upshift indicator to AUTO. The
yellow indicator illuminates approxi-
mately 700 RPM before the red zone,
and the red indicator illuminates just
before the red zone.
When the maximum engine torque is
desired:
Set the figure at 6,000 RPM. The green
indicator starts flashing from approxi- mately 5,500 RPM and illuminates at
6,000 RPM.
When breaking-in the vehicle:
To help avoid high engine speeds during
break-in, set the upshift indicator to less
than 3,500 RPM. The green indicator
starts flashing approximately 500 RPM
before the set figure and illuminates from
the set figure. (
“Break-in schedule”
page 5-40)
NOTE:
. There may be a slight difference
between the timing of the upshift
indicator illumination and the tach-
ometer indication.
. When the battery terminal is discon-
nected, the set memory will be
erased and the mode returns to the
default.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROLThe instrument brightness can be ad-
justed when the ignition switch is in the
ON position. Push the switch to adjust the
brightness up
or down
. The bright-
ness level is shown on the vehicle infor-
mation display.
When the headlights are on, the bright-
ness of the interior switches is also
adjusted at the same time.
position. Operate the shift lever after
the system check indicator turns off.
. The shift lever cannot be moved if
the shift lever button is pushed
while the system check is being performed, even after the system
check is finished. Release the button
and push it again to operate the
shift lever.
. During winter or at other times when
the temperature is extremely low,
changes in the hydraulic response
characteristics may increase the
amount of time that is required for
the system check. During the system
check, a thudding operating noise
may occur or the engine speed may
decrease, however this does not
indicate that there is a malfunction.
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2. NEXT switch3. Vehicle information displayThe drive computer displays the following
information:
.Current fuel consumption
. Vehicle speed
. Cruise control
. Average fuel consumption and speed
. Elapsed time and trip computer
. Distance to empty
. Outside air temperature
. Setting .
Warning
The vehicle information display
can be
changed when the ignition switch is in
the ON position. Push the ENTER switch
to change the display.
NOTE:
. The cruise control display is shown if
cruise control is set. (
“Cruise
control” page 5-35)
. The warning display is not shown if
there are no conditions to warn the
driver.
. Depending on the driving conditions
and other factors, the displayed
values may differ from the actual
values.
. The position of the speedometer
needle and the speed shown in the
vehicle information display may
slightly differ.
CURRENT FUEL CONSUMPTIONThe current fuel economy is displayed
when driving.
DRIVE COMPUTER
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATUREThis displays the outside air temperature.
NOTE:
.The outside air temperature may not
be displayed correctly in the follow-
ing cases.
—The outside air temperature is
lower than −22°F (−30°C) or is
higher than 131°F (55°C).
— The vehicle is stopped or is driving
at a low speed (less than approxi-
mately 12 MPH (20 km/h)).
— The temperature in the engine
compartment is high. .
When the outside air temperature is
lower than 37°F (3°C), the low outside
temperature warning will be dis-
played and “ICY” is indicated on the
outside air temperature display.
(
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