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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds if you
turn the ignition switch to ON

(

w ,

then goes off.

●

Comes on if the tailgate or any
door is not completely closed.

●

The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if any door is
opened while driving.

●

Goes off when all doors and the trunk
are closed.

Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator

●

Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON

(

w , and goes

off when the engine starts.

●

Comes on if there is a problem
with the Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System.

●

Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.

2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)

System Indicator Comes On P. 301

Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON

(

w .

●

Comes on if the tire pressure of
any of the tires becomes
significantly low.

●

Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS.

●

Comes on while driving - Stop in a
safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.

●

Blinks and remains on - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

System Message
Indicator

●

Comes on along with a beep when
a problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time.

●

While the indicator is on, press the

(information) button to see the

message again.

●

Refer to the Indicator information in this
chapter when a system message appears
on the multi-information display. Take
the appropriate action for the message.

●

The multi-information display does not
return to the normal screen unless the
warning is canceled, or the

button is pressed.

—

Turn Signal
Indicators

●

The turn signal indicators blink
when you operate the turn signal
lever.

●

If you press the hazard warning
button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time.

●

Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown. Change
the bulb immediately.

2 Replacing Light Bulbs P.

249

P. 251

—

High Beam
Indicator

●

Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.

●

Comes on with reduced brightness
when Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on.

—

—

Lights On Indicator

●

Comes on whenever the light
switch is on, or in AUTO when the
exterior lights are on.

●

If you remove the key from the ignition
switch while the lights are on, a chime
sounds when the driver’s door is opened.

—

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Fog Light Indicator

●

Comes on when the fog lights are
on.

—

—

Side Airbag Off
Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON

(

w , then goes off.

●

Comes on when the passenger
side airbag system is automatically
shut off.

●

It does not mean there is a problem with
your side airbags.

●

Comes on when nobody is sitting in
the passenger seat - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.

●

Comes on when someone is sitting in
the seat - Have the passenger sit
properly.

Immobilizer System
Indicator

●

Comes on briefly when you turn
the ignition switch to ON

(

w , then

goes off.

●

Comes on if the immobilizer
system cannot recognize the key
information.

●

Blinks - You cannot start the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK

(

0 , pull

the key out, and then insert the key and
turn it to ON

(

w again.

●

Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.

●

Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Electrical
problems can occur.

—

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Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Security System
Alarm Indicator

●

Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.

2 Security System Alarm P. 100

—

CRUISE MAIN
Indicator

●

Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.

2 Cruise Control P. 207

—

CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator

●

Comes on if you have set a speed
for cruise control.

2 Cruise Control P. 207

—

Indicator

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Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages

Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages

The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the

(information) button to see the message again

with the system message indicator on.

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.

2 Overheating P. 297

●

Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.

2 Tighten Fuel Fill Cap Message P. 300

●

Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system.

●

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Daytime Running Lights (DRL) P. 109

●

Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.

●

Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.

2 Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-

Information Display P. 232

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Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears when you open the driver’s door while the
ignition key is in ACCESSORY

(

q .

●

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK

(

0 , then remove the

key.

●

Appears when the ignition key is turned to
ACCESSORY

(

q from ON

(

w . (The driver’s door is

closed.)

—

●

Appears when you open the driver’s door while the
ignition key is in LOCK

(

0 .

●

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

●

Appears if there is a problem with the power
tailgate system.

●

Instructionly open or close the power tailgate.

●

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Model with
power tailgate

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Gauges and Multi-Information Display

Gauges

Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON

(

w .

Displays your driving speed in mph.

Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.

Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.

■

Speedometer

■

Fuel Gauge

■

Temperature Gauge

■

Tachometer

1

Fuel Gauge

NOTICE

You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.

The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.

E

1

Temperature Gauge

NOTICE

Driving with the temperature gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of the road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.

2 Overheating P. 297

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Multi-Information Display

The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature indicator, and other gauges.

It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.

Press the

(information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the display.

■

Switching the Display

SEL/RESET Button

Tire Pressure
for each tire

HFL

*

Trip Computer

Trip B

Engine Oil Life

Trip A

Outside Temperature

Odometer

Button

: Press the SEL/RESET button.

: Press the

button.

Shown when Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® is activated.

* Not available on all models

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Shows the total number of miles that your vehicle has accumulated.

Shows the total number of miles driven since the last reset. Meters A and B can be
used to measure 2 separate trips.

■

Resetting a trip meter

To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the SEL/RESET button. The trip
meter is reset to 0.0.

■

Odometer

■

Trip Meter

1

Trip Meter

Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit.

■

Adjusting the outside temperature display

Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.

Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg.

Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg. The display
is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel economy is
also reset.

Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the fuel remaining. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.

■

Outside Temperature

■

Instant Fuel Economy

■

Average Fuel Economy

■

Range

1

Outside Temperature

The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. Road
heat and exhaust from 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.

Use the multi-information display’s customized
features to correct the temperature.

2 Customized Features P. 79

1

Average Fuel Economy

You can change whether to reset the average fuel
economy.

2 Customized Features P. 79

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The elapsed time display shows the time during one drive cycle.

The display shows the average speed in mph since the last time Trip A was reset.

Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder

TM

.

2 Maintenance Minder

TM

P. 231

Shows each tire’s pressure.

2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) P. 212

Shows your paired cell phone’s information.

2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 175

■

Elapsed Time

■

Average Speed

■

Engine Oil Life

■

Tire Pressure Monitor

■

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

1

Elapsed Time

You can change when to reset the elapsed time.

2 Customized Features P. 79

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Multi-Information Display

Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.

■

How to customize

Press and hold the

button for a few seconds while the ignition switch is in

ON

(

w .

■

Customized Features

1

Customized Features

To customize other features, press the

button.

2 List of customizable options P. 81
2 Example for customization settings P. 83

Customization is possible when you see the driver’s
ID (DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2) on the CHG setting
screen.

The driver’s ID indicates which remote transmitter
you have used to unlock the driver’s door.
The customized settings are recalled every time you
unlock the driver’s door with that remote.

When you customize settings:
Shift to

(

P

The power tailgate customized setting applies to
both driver’s IDs. It is not possible to have a different
setting for each remote transmitter.

Model with power tailgate

Button:

Changes the customize
menus and items

Multi-Information
Display:
Goes to customize
settings.

SEL/RESET button:
Enters the selected
item

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Customization flow

CHG SETTING

Press and hold the

button.

DEFAULT ALL

EXIT

METER SETUP

POSITION SETUP

LIGHTING SETUP

DOOR SETUP

ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY

LANGUAGE SELECTION

ELAPSED TIME RESET

TRIP A RESET with REFUEL

MEMORY POSITION LINK

INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME

AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY

HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER

AUTO DOOR LOCK

SECURITY RELOCK TIMER

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK

DOOR LOCK MODE

POWER TAILGATE KEYLESS OPEN MODE

*

SEL/RESET

Press and hold the

button.

EXIT

SEL/RESET

SEL/RESET

SEL/RESET

SEL/RESET

SEL/RESET

KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT

* Not available on all models

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List of customizable options

*1: Default Setting

Setup Group

Customizable Features

Description

Selectable settings

METER
SETUP

LANGUAGE SELECTION

Changes the displayed language.

ENGLISH

*1

/FRENCH/SPANISH

ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
DISPLAY

Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.

-5°F ~ ±0°F

*1

~ +5°F

TRIP A RESET with
REFUEL

Sets Trip A and the average fuel economy to reset
when you refuel.

ON/OFF

*1

ELAPSED TIME RESET

Changes the resetting conditions of the elapsed
time.

IGN OFF

*1

/TRIP A/TRIP B

POSITION
SETUP

MEMORY POSITION LINK

Changes the driver’s seat position to a stored
setting.

ON

*1

/OFF

LIGHTING
SETUP

INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME

Changes the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors.

60sec/30sec

*1

/15sec

HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMER

Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door.

60sec/30sec/15sec

*1

/0sec

AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY

Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.

MAX/HIGH/MID

*1

/LOW/MIN

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*1: Default Setting

Setup Group

Customizable Features

Description

Selectable settings

DOOR
SETUP

AUTO DOOR LOCK

Changes the setting for the automatic locking
feature.

OFF/WITH VEH SPD

*1

/SHIFT

FROM P

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK

Changes the setting for when the doors and the
tailgate unlock automatically.

OFF/DRIVER DOOR With
SHIFT to P

*1

/ALL DOORS With

SHIFT to P/DRIVER DOOR
With IGN OFF/ALL DOORS
With IGN OFF

DOOR LOCK MODE

Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors and the
tailgate to unlock on the first push of the remote.

DRIVER DOOR

*1

/ALL DOORS

POWER TAILGATE
KEYLESS OPEN MODE

*

Changes the setting for whether the power tailgate
opens when it is locked or unlocked.

ANYTIME

*1

/WHEN

UNLOCKED

KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT

LOCK/UNLOCK - The exterior lights flash LOCK (2nd
push) - The beeper sounds

ON

*1

/OFF

SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER

Changes the time it takes for the doors and the
tailgate to relock and the security system to set after
you unlock the vehicle without opening any door
and the tailgate.

90sec/60sec/30sec

*1

DEFAULT ALL

Sets/Cancels all the customized settings as default.

SET/CANCEL

* Not available on all models

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Example for customization settings

The steps for changing the TRIP A RESET with REFUEL setting to ON are shown
below. The default setting for TRIP A RESET with REFUEL is OFF.

1. Press and hold the

button until

CHG SETTING appears on the display.

2. Press the SEL/RESET button to go into the

METER SETUP group.

3. Press the SEL/RESET button again.

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LANGUAGE SELECTION appears first in
the display.

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