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Indicators

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message^*

• Comes on for a few seconds when • Comes on while driving - Check the

U.S.

brake fluid level.

you turn the ignition switch to ON

2 What to do when the indicator

comes on while driving P. 601

• Comes on along with the ABS

indicator - Have your vehicle checked by

a dealer.

(w^*1, then goes off.

Brake System

Indicator

(Red)

• Comes on when the brake fluid

level is low.

Canada

• Comes on if there is a problem

with the brake system.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)

Comes On P. 601

(Red)

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message^*

U.S.

• Comes on for a few seconds when • Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle

you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w^*1, then goes off.

checked by a dealer.

• Comes on if there is a problem

with a system related to braking

other than the conventional brake

system.

U.S.

• Comes on if there is a problem

with an automatic brake hold

system.

Brake System

Indicator

(Amber)

Canada

(Amber)

Canada

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message^*

• Comes on for a few seconds when • Blinks and the electric parking brake

you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w^*1, then goes off if the parking

brake has been released.

• Comes on when the parking brake

is applied, and goes off when it is

released.

system indicator comes on at the

same time - There is a problem with the

electric parking brake system. The

parking brake may not be set.

U.S.

Electric

Parking Brake • Comes on for about 15 seconds

Canada

Indicator

when you pull the electric parking

brake switch while the ignition

switch is in LOCK (0^*1.

• Stays on for about 15 seconds

when you turn the ignition switch

to LOCK (0^*1while the electric

parking brake is set.

U.S.

• Comes on for a few seconds when • Comes on while driving - Avoid using

you turn the ignition switch to ON

the parking brake and have your vehicle

checked by a dealer immediately.

2 If the Electric Parking Brake System

Indicator Comes On P. 602

(w^*1, then goes off.

• Comes on if there is a problem

with the electric parking brake

system.

Electric

Parking Brake

System

Canada

Indicator

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message^*

• Comes on for a few seconds when

you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w^*1, then goes off.

• Comes on when the automatic

brake hold system is on.

Automatic

Brake Hold

System

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 506

Indicator

U.S.

• Comes on for a few seconds when

you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w^*1, then goes off.

• Comes on when the automatic

brake hold is activated.

Automatic

Brake Hold

Indicator

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 506

—

Canada

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message^*

• Comes on for a few seconds when • Comes on while driving - Press the

you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w^*1, then goes off.

electric parking brake switch with the

brake pedal depressed.

2 Parking Brake P. 503

Electric Parking Brake System

• Comes on when the electric

parking brake switch is pressed

without depressing the brake

pedal while the electric parking

brake is in operation.

—

Brake

Depressing

Indicator^*

Automatic Brake Hold System

●

Comes on while driving - Press the

automatic brake hold button with the

brake pedal depressed.

• Comes on when the automatic

brake hold button is pressed

without depressing the brake

pedal while the automatic brake

hold is in operation.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 506

—

• Immediately depress the brake pedal.

• Blinks if the automatic brake hold

is automatically canceled while it is

in operation. The beeper sounds.

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

Low Oil

Pressure

Indicator

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message^*

• Comes on when you turn the

ignition switch to ON (w^*1, and

goes off when the engine starts.

• Comes on when the engine oil

pressure is low.

• Comes on while driving - Immediately

stop in a safe place.

2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator

Comes On P. 599

• Comes on when you turn the

ignition switch to ON (w^*1, and

goes off either when the engine

starts or after several seconds if

the engine did not start. If

“readiness codes” have not been

set, it blinks five times before it

goes off.

• Comes on if there is a problem

with the emissions control system.

• Blinks when a misfire in the

engine’s cylinders is detected.

• Readiness codes are part of the on board

diagnostics for the emissions control

systems.

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 619

• Comes on while driving - Have your

vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe

place where there are no flammable

objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes

or more, and wait for it to cool down.

Then, take your vehicle to a dealer.

2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Comes On or Blinks P. 600

Malfunction

Indicator Lamp

• Comes on when you turn the

ignition switch to ON (w^*1, and

goes off when the engine starts.

• Comes on when the battery is not

charging.

• Comes on while driving - Turn off the

heating and cooling system^*/climate

control system^*and rear defogger in

order to reduce electricity consumption.

Charging

System

Indicator

2 If the Charging System Indicator

Comes On P. 599

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message^*

• Indicates the current shift lever

position.

Shift Lever

Position

2 Shifting P. 440, 442

—

Indicator

• Blinks if the transmission system

has a problem.

• Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden

starts and acceleration and have your

vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

Transmission

System

Indicator

M (7-speed

manual shift

mode)

• Comes on when 7-speed manual

shift mode is applied.

2 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P. 444

—

Indicator/Shift

Indicator^*

• Comes on and the beeper sounds • The beeper stops and the indicator goes

if you are not wearing a seat belt

when you turn the ignition switch

to ON (w^*1.

off when you and the front passenger

fasten their seat belts.

• Stays on after you or the front

passenger has fastened the seat belt

- A detection error may have occurred in

the sensor. Have your vehicle checked by

a dealer.

• If the front passenger is not

wearing a seat belt, the indicator

comes on a few seconds later.

• Blinks while driving if either you or

the front passenger has not

fastened a seat belt. The beeper

sounds and the indicator blinks at

regular intervals.

Seat Belt

Reminder

Indicator

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 42

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message^*

• Comes on when the fuel reserve is • Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon

running low (approximately 1.98

U.S. gal./7.5 Liter left).

• Blinks if there is a problem with

the fuel gauge.

as possible.

• Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a

dealer.

Low Fuel

Indicator^*

—

• Comes on for a few seconds when • Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle

Anti-lock

Brake System

(ABS)

you turn the ignition switch to ON

checked by a dealer. With this indicator

on, your vehicle still has normal braking

ability but no anti-lock function.

(w^*1, then goes off.

• If it comes on at any other time,

there is a problem with the ABS.

Indicator

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 508

• Comes on for a few seconds when • Stays on constantly or does not come

you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w^*1, then goes off.

on at all - Have your vehicle checked by

a dealer.

Supplemental

Restraint

System

• Comes on if a problem with any of

the following is detected:

- Supplemental restraint system

- Side airbag system

Indicator

- Side curtain airbag system

- Seat belt tensioner

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message^*

• Comes on for a few seconds when • Goes off, then comes on in blue when

you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w^*1, then goes off.

• Blinks when the engine coolant

temperature goes up, and stays on • Stays on while driving - Immediately

if the temperature continues to

rise.

the engine coolant temperature is low.

• Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to

prevent overheating.

High

Temperature

Indicator

(Red)

stop in a safe place and allow the engine

to cool.

2 Overheating P. 597

• Comes on while the engine

coolant temperature is low, then

goes off once the engine reaches

normal operating temperature.

• If the indicator stays on after the engine

has reached normal operating

temperature, there may be a problem

with the temperature sensors. Have your

vehicle inspected by a dealer.

Low

Temperature

Indicator

(Blue)

—

Auto High-

Beam

Indicator^*

• Comes on when all the operating

conditions of the auto high-beam

are met.

2 Auto High-Beam^*P. 176

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message^*

• Comes on for a few seconds when • Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle

you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w^*1, then goes off.

• Blinks when VSA® is active.

• Comes on if there is a problem

with the VSA® system or hill start

assist system.

checked by a dealer.

Vehicle

Stability

Assist^TM(VSA®)

System

2 Vehicle Stability Assist^TM(VSA®), aka

Electronic Stability Control (ESC),

System P. 450

Indicator

• Comes on for a few seconds when

you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w^*1, then goes off.

• Comes on when you deactivate

VSA®.

Vehicle

Stability

Assist^TM(VSA®)

OFF Indicator

2 VSA® On and Off P. 451

—

• Comes on for a few seconds if you • Goes off when all doors and the tailgate

turn the ignition switch to ON

(w^*1, then goes off.

• Comes on if any door or the

tailgate is not completely closed.

• The beeper sounds and the

indicator comes on if any door or

the tailgate is opened while

driving.

are closed.

Door and

Tailgate Open

Indicator^*

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message^*

• Comes on when you turn the

ignition switch to ON (w^*1, and

goes off when the engine starts.

• Comes on if there is a problem

with the EPS system.

• Stays on constantly or does not come

on at all - Have your vehicle checked by

a dealer.

Electric Power

Steering (EPS)

System

2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)

Indicator

System Indicator Comes On P. 601

• Comes on for a few seconds when • Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe

you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w^*1, then goes off.

place, check tire pressures, and inflate

the tire(s) if necessary.

• May come on briefly if the ignition • Stays on after the tires are inflated to

switch is turned to ON (w^*1and

the vehicle is not moved within 45

seconds, to indicate the calibration

process is not yet complete.

• Comes on and stays on when:

- One or more tires’ pressures are

determined to be significantly

low.

the recommended pressures - The

system needs to be calibrated.

2 TPMS Calibration P. 455

U.S.

models

only

Low Tire

Pressure/TPMS

Indicator

- The system has not been

calibrated.

• Blinks for about one minute, and • Blinks and remains on - Have your

then stays on if there is a problem

with the TPMS, or when a

compact spare tire is temporarily

installed.

vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle

is fitted with a compact spare, get your

regular tire repaired or replaced and put

back on your vehicle as soon as you can.

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message^*

• Comes on for a few seconds when • Stays on constantly or does not come

you set the power mode to ON,

then goes off.

• Comes on as soon as a problem is

detected in the smart entry system

or push button starting system.

on at all - Have your vehicle checked by

a dealer.

Smart Entry

System

Indicator^*

• Comes on for a few seconds when • While the indicator is on, press the

you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w^*1, then goes off.

(information) button to see the

message again.

• Comes on along with a beep

when a problem is detected. A

system message on the multi-

information display appears at the

same time.

• Refer to the Indicators 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

System

Message

Indicator^*

—

button is pressed.

Turn Signal

and Hazard

Warning

• Blinks when you operate the turn • Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A

signal lever.

turn signal light bulb has blown. Change

—

• Blink if you press the hazard

warning button.

the bulb immediately.

2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 543, 546, 547

Indicators

• Comes on when the high beam

headlights are on.

High Beam

Indicator

—

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message^*

• 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^*, or set the power mode^*to

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while the exterior

lights are on, a chime sounds when the

driver’s door is opened.

Lights On

Indicator

• Comes on when the fog lights are

on.

Fog Light

Indicator^*

—

• Comes on briefly when you turn

the ignition switch to ON (w^*1,

then goes off.

• Comes on if the immobilizer

system cannot recognize the key

information.

• Blinks -

Models without smart entry system

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.

Models with smart entry system

You cannot start the engine. Set the

power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),

then select the ON mode again.

• Repeatedly blinks - The system may be

malfunctioning. Have your vehicle

checked by a dealer.

Immobilizer

System

Indicator

—

• Do not attempt to alter this system or add

other devices to it. Electrical problems

can occur.

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message^*

• Comes on for a few seconds when

you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w^*1, then goes off.

• Comes on when you press the

ECON button.

ECON Mode

Indicator

2 ECON Button P. 446

• Blinks when the security system

alarm has been set.

Security

System Alarm

Indicator

2 Security System Alarm P. 159

—

• Comes on when you press the

CRUISE button.

CRUISEMAIN

2 Cruise Control^*P. 447

—

Indicator^*

CRUISE

• Comes on if you have set a speed

for cruise control.

CONTROL

Indicator^*

Maintenance • Comes on when the scheduled

2 Maintenance Minder^TMP. 521

Minder

maintenance is due soon.

—

Indicator^*

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message^*

• Comes on for a few seconds when • Stays on constantly - the engine drives

you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w^*1, then goes off.

• Comes on if there is a problem

with the AWD.

• Blinks when the AWD system is

overheated. The system is inactive.

only the front wheels in this state. Have

your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Blinks while driving - the engine drives

only the front wheels in this state. Stop in

a safe place, shift to (P, and idle the

engine until the indicator goes off. If the

indicator does not stop blinking, take

your vehicle to a dealer.

All-Wheel

Drive (AWD)

System

Indicator^*

2 Real Time AWD with Intelligent

Control System^TM^*P. 454

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message^*

• Comes on for a few seconds when • Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle

you turn the ignition switch to ON

checked by a dealer.

(w^*1, then goes off.

• Comes on if there is a problem

with the RDM system.

• Comes on when the RDM system • Stays on - The temperature inside the

camera is too high.

shuts itself off.

Use the climate control system to cool

down the camera.

The system activates when the

temperature inside the camera cools

down.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 500

Road

Departure

Mitigation

(RDM)

Indicator^*

• Stays on - The area around the camera is

blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your

vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off

with a soft cloth.

• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if

the indicator and message come back on

after you cleaned the area around the

camera.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 500

• Comes on if anything covers the

radar sensor cover and prevents

the sensor from detecting a

vehicle in front.

• May come on when driving in bad

weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)

•

When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your

vehicle in a safe place, and wipe off dirt using

a soft cloth. Indicator may take some time to

go off after the radar sensor is cleaned.

• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if

the indicator does not go off even after

you clean the sensor cover.

2 Radar Sensor P. 502

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

Adaptive

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message^*

• Comes on for a few seconds when • Comes on while driving - Have your

Cruise Control

(ACC)

you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w^*1, then goes off.

vehicle checked by a dealer.

Indicator

(Amber)^*

• Comes on if there is a problem

with ACC.

Adaptive

Cruise Control

(ACC)

• Comes on when you press the

MAIN button.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) P. 473

—

Indicator

(Green)^*

Lane Keeping • Comes on for a few seconds when • Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle

Assist System

(LKAS)

you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w^*1, then goes off.

checked by a dealer.

Indicator

(Amber)^*

• Comes on if there is a problem

with the LKAS.

Lane Keeping • Comes on when you press the

Assist System

(LKAS)

Indicator

(Green)^*

MAIN button.

2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

—

P. 486

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message^*

• Comes on for a few seconds when • Stays on constantly without the

you turn the ignition switch to ON

CMBS^TMoff - Have your vehicle checked

by a dealer.

Collision

(w^*1, then goes off.

Mitigation

Braking

System^TM

(CMBS^TM)

Indicator^*

2 Collision Mitigation Braking

• Comes on when you deactivate

the CMBS^TM. A multi-information

display message appears for five

seconds.

• Comes on if there is a problem

with the CMBS^TM.

System^TM(CMBS^TM) P. 463

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message^*

• Comes on when the CMBS^TM

system shuts itself off.

• Stays on - The area around the camera is

blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your

vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off

with a soft cloth.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 500

• When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop

your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe off

dirt using a soft cloth. Indicator may take

some time to go off after the radar sensor

is cleaned.

• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if

the message does not disappear even

after you clean the sensor cover.

2 Collision Mitigation Braking

System^TM(CMBS^TM) P. 463

Collision

Mitigation

Braking

System^TM

(CMBS^TM)

Indicator^*

2 Radar Sensor P. 502

• Stays on - The temperature inside the

camera is too high. Use the climate

control system to cool down the camera.

The system activates when the

temperature inside the camera cools

down.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 500

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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uuIndicatorsuInformation Display Warning and Information Messages^*

Information Display Warning and Information Messages^*

The following messages appear only on the information display.

Message

Condition

Explanation

• Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not

installed.

2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 600

• Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on • Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked

the battery. by a dealer.

* Not available on all models

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-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

with the system message indicator on.

(information) button to see the message again

Message

Condition

Explanation

• Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not

installed.

2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 600

• Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due

soon.

u Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and

Maintenance Past Due follow.

2 Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-

Information Display P. 526

• Appears when the washer fluid is low.

• Refill the washer fluid.

Canadian models

2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 540

• Appears while you are customizing the settings and

the shift lever is moved out of (P.

2 Customized Features P. 123

* Not available on all models

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages^*

Message

Condition

Explanation

• Appears if the automatic brake hold is automatically • Immediately depress the brake pedal.

canceled while it is in operation.

• Appears when the automatic brake hold system is

turned off.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 506

• Appears when the automatic brake hold button is

pressed without wearing the driver’s seat belt.

• Fasten the driver’s seat belt.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 506

• Appears when the automatic brake hold button is

pressed without depressing the brake pedal while

the automatic brake hold is in operation.

• Press the automatic brake hold button with the brake

pedal depressed.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 506

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages^*

Message

Condition

Explanation

• Appears when the parking brake is applied

automatically while it is in operation.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 506

2 Parking Brake P. 503

• Appears when the electric parking brake switch is

pressed without depressing the brake pedal while

the electric parking brake is in operation.

• Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake

pedal depressed.

2 Parking Brake P. 503

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages^*

Models without smart entry system

Message

Condition

Explanation

• 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 • Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0, then remove the

ignition key is in ACCESSORY (q. key.

• Appears when you open the driver’s door while the • Remove the key from the ignition switch.

ignition key is in LOCK (0.

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages^*

Models with smart entry system

Message

Condition

Explanation

• Appears after you unlock and open the driver’s

door.

2 Starting the Engine P. 435

• Appears when the steering wheel is locked.

• Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing

the ENGINE START/STOP button.

Canadian models

• Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP

button to turn the engine off without the shift lever

in (P.

• Move the shift lever to (P. The power mode changes

to VEHICLE OFF.

• Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.

—

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages^*

Models with smart entry system

Message

Condition

Explanation

• Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the • Change the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.

2 ENGINE START/STOP Button P. 166

power mode is in ACCESSORY.

• Appears when you close the door with the power

mode in ON without the smart entry remote inside

the vehicle.

• Goes off when you bring the smart entry remote back

inside the vehicle and close the door.

2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 168

• Appears when the smart entry remote battery

becomes weak.

• Replace the battery as soon as possible.

2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 568

• Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too

weak to start the engine or the key is not within

operating range to start the engine. A beeper

sounds six times.

• Bring the smart entry remote in front of the ENGINE

START/STOP button to be touched with.

2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 592

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages^*

Message

Condition

Explanation

• Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on • Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Checking the Battery P. 566

the battery.

• Appears when the starter system has a problem.

• As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE

START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds while

pressing the brake pedal, and manually start the

engine.

U.S. models

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Canadian models

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Message

Condition

Explanation

• Appears for about three seconds when ACC has

been automatically canceled.

• You can resume the set speed after the condition that

caused ACC to cancel improves. Press the RES/+

button.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) P. 473

• Flashes when the system senses a likely collision with • Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply

a vehicle in front of you.

the brakes, change lanes, etc.).

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) P. 473

2 Collision Mitigation Braking System^TM(CMBS^TM

P. 463

)

• Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS • If any other system indicators come on, such as the

button is pressed, but there is a problem with a

system related to the LKAS. The LKAS cancels

automatically. The beeper sounds simultaneously.

VSA®, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action.

2 Indicators P. 80

• Appears when the camera has been cooled down

and LKAS is available.

• Pressing the MAIN/LKAS button can resume the

system.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 500

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages^*

Message

Condition

Explanation

• Appears if there is a problem with the auto high-

beam.

• Manually operate the headlight switch.

• If you are driving with the high beam headlights when

this happens, the headlights are changed to low

beams.

• Appears if anything covers the radar sensor cover

and prevents the sensor from detecting a vehicle in

front.

• May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,

snow, fog, etc.)

• When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your vehicle in a

safe place, and wipe off dirt using a soft cloth.

• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message

does not disappear even after you clean the sensor

cover.

2 Radar Sensor P. 502

2 Honda Sensing®^*P. 460

• Appears if the temperature inside the front sensor

camera is too high and some driver assist systems

cannot be activated.

• Use the climate control system to cool down the

camera.

• Disappears - The camera has been cooled down and

the systems are activated normally.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 500

2 Honda Sensing®^*P. 460

• Appears if the area around the front sensor camera • When the front window gets dirty, stop your vehicle in

is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. and be prevented from

detecting a vehicle in front.

• May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,

snow, fog, etc.)

a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.

• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message

does not disappear even after you cleaned the area

around the camera.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 500

2 Honda Sensing®^*P. 460

* Not available on all models

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages^*

Message

Condition

Explanation

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

• Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.

2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 486

• Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a

detected line. The steering wheel vibrates rapidly.

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

• Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a

detected line.

• Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.

2 Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System P. 495

• You can change the setting for the road departure

mitigation system. Narrow, Normal, Wide, and

Warning Only can be selected.

When you selected Warning Only

- The steering wheel vibrates rapidly when the

vehicle is drifting out of a detected line.

2 Customized Features P. 123

When you selected Narrow, Normal or Wide

- The steering wheel vibrates rapidly when the

vehicle is drifting out of a detected line. The system

also steers the vehicle to help you remain within

your driving lane.

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

When you selected Narrow

• Appears when the vehicle is likely to drive out of a

detected line.

—

- The system steers the vehicle to help you remain

within your driving lane.

• Blinks when you fail to steer the vehicle. The beeper • Operate the steering wheel to resume the LKAS.

sounds simultaneously.

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Message

Condition

Explanation

• Appears if not wearing a seat belt when you set the • Goes off after you or the front passenger or both of

power mode to ON. you have fastened your seat belts.

• Appears if there is a problem with the fuel gauge. • Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Appears when the fuel reserve is running low

(approximately 1.98 U.S. gal./7.5 Liter left).

• Appears - Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible.

2 Fuel Gauge P. 117

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Message

Condition

Explanation

• Appears if any door is not completely closed.

• The beeper sounds and the message appears on if

any door or the tailgate is opened while driving.

• Goes off when all doors are closed.

• Appears if the tailgate is not completely closed.

• Goes off when the tailgate is closed.

• Appears if any door or the tailgate is not completely • Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are closed.

closed.

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Message

Condition

Explanation

• Appears when ECON mode is turned off by pressing

ECON button.

2 ECON Button P. 446

Models with navigation system

• Appears when approaching a intersection during

route guidance.

2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual

2 Emergency Engine Stop P. 593

• Appears when set the power mode to ON while

driving.

• Appears if there is a problem with the automatic

• Appears while driving - Manually turn the lights on,

lighting control system.

and have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Models with LED headlights

• Appears while driving - The headlights may not be

on. When conditions allow you to drive safety, have

your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

• Appears if there is a problem with the headlights.

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Gauges and Displays

Gauges

Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer and related indicators. They are

displayed when the ignition switch is in ON (w^*1.

■ Changing the color of the meter

Models with information display

You can change the color of the meter.

Press the

(select/reset) knob when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY (q or

LOCK (0^*1and the ambient meter is lit up. Each time you press the knob, the color

changes.

The colors change in the following order:

white  blue  purple  pink  red  amber  yellow

Models with multi-information display

You can change the white to some colors.

2 Customized Features P. 123

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

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uuGauges and DisplaysuGauges

Speedometer

■

Displays your driving speed in mph and km/h.

Tachometer

■

Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.

1Outside Temperature

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).

Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).

■ Adjusting the outside temperature display

Adjust the temperature reading up to 5°F or 3°C if the temperature reading

seems incorrect.

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. 123

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uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display^*

Information Display^*

1Switching the Display

The information display shows the fuel gauge, odometer, trip meter, engine oil life

and maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.

Models with display audio system

Some of the items on the information display also

appear on the audio/information screen. They also

change along with the information display changes

while the fuel consumption is shown.

Switching the Display

■

Press the

(select/reset) knob to change the display.

Each time you press the

(select/reset) knob, the information display changes as follows:

Select/Reset Knob

Instant Fuel Economy

Clock

Instant Fuel Economy

Clock

Instant Fuel Economy

Clock

Instant Fuel Economy

Clock

Instant Fuel Economy

Clock

Odometer

Range

Average Fuel Economy A Average Fuel Economy B Engine Oil Life

Trip Meter A

Outside Temperature

Fuel Gauge

Trip Meter A

Outside Temperature

Fuel Gauge

Trip Meter A

Outside Temperature

Fuel Gauge

Trip Meter B

Outside Temperature

Fuel Gauge

* Not available on all models

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1Trip Meter

Instant Fuel Economy

■

Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by

pressing the

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

knob.

Odometer

■

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

Trip Meter

■

Shows the total number of miles 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 press and hold the

knob. The trip meter is

reset to 0.0.

Range

■

Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is

estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.

Average Fuel Economy

■

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.

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1Outside Temperature

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).

Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit.

■ Adjusting the outside temperature indicator

Adjust the temperature reading up to 5°F if the temperature reading seems

incorrect.

It may take several minutes for the display to be

updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.

2. Press and hold the

(select/reset) knob for 10 seconds or more while the outside

When the engine oil life is shown on the information

display, you cannot adjust the outside temperature.

temperature is shown on the information display.

u The information display goes into temperature adjustment mode. The display

starts showing from -5°F to +5°F.

Push the

knob to select the other display.

3. Release the

knob when the right adjustment amount is shown.

u The adjustment is complete.

Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items

■

Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder^TM.

2 Maintenance Minder^TMP. 521

1Fuel Gauge

Fuel Gauge

■

NOTICE

Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

You should refuel when the reading approaches E .

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.

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Multi-Information Display^*

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

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

Switching the Display

■

■ Main displays

Press the

(information) button to change the display.

Range/Average

Fuel/Instant Fuel

Blank Screen

User Customize

Compass^*

Average Speed/

Button

AWD Torque

Distribution

Monitor^*

Engine Oil Life

Elapsed Time

Turn By Turn

Screen

* Not available on all models

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■ Lower displays

Press the SEL/RESET button or

(select/reset) knob to change the display.

(Select/Reset)

Knob

Fuel Gauge / Odometer

Fuel Gauge / Trip Meter A

Fuel Gauge / Trip Meter B

SEL/RESET

Button

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1Trip Meter

Odometer

■

Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by

pressing the SEL/RESET button.

Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle has

accumulated.

Trip Meter

■

Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last

reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two 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.

1Fuel Gauge

Fuel Gauge

■

NOTICE

Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

You should refuel when the reading approaches E .

Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,

damaging the catalytic converter.

■ Fuel Low warning

When the remaining fuel is running low, the

display color will change to orange and warns

you to refuel as soon as possible.

Low Fuel Indicator Icon

Fuel Gauge

The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from

the fuel gauge reading.

The icon will start to blink when the fuel

gauge is malfunctioning.

2 Multi-Information Display Warning and

Information Messages^*P. 100

* Not available on all models

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1Average Fuel Economy

Average Fuel Economy

■

You can change when to reset the average fuel

economy.

2 Customized Features P. 123

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.

Range

■

Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is

estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.

1Elapsed Time

Elapsed Time

■

You can change when to reset the elapsed time.

2 Customized Features P. 123

Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.

1Average Speed

Average Speed

■

You can change when to reset the average speed.

2 Customized Features P. 123

Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since Trip A or Trip B was

reset.

Instant Fuel Economy

■

Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).

Engine Oil Life

■

Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder^TM.

2 Maintenance Minder^TMP. 521

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1Navigation

Navigation

■

You can select whether to have the turn-by-turn

display come on or not during the route guidance.

2 Customized Features P. 123

■ Compass^*

Shows the compass screen.

■ Turn-by-Turn Directions

When driving guidance is provided by the navigation system^*or Android Auto, turn-

by-turn directions to your destination appear.

2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual

2 Android Auto^TMP. 316

AWD Torque Distribution Monitor^*

■

The indicators on the display show the

amount of torque being transferred to the

right front, left front, right rear, and left rear

wheels.

2 Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control

System^TM^*P. 454

* Not available on all models

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1Customized Features

Customized Features

■

To customize other features, press the

button.

Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.

2 List of customizable options P. 126

2 Example of customization settings P. 130

■ How to customize

Select the Vehicle Settings screen by pressing the

button while the

When you customize settings, shift to (P.

ignition switch is in ON (w^*1, the vehicle is at a complete stop, and the shift lever is

in (P. Press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customizing mode.

Multi-Information

Display: Goes to

Vehicle Settings.

Button:

Changes the customize

menus and items.

SEL/RESET Button:

Enters the selected item.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

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■ Customization flow

Press the

button.

Vehicle

Settings

TPMS Calibration^*

SEL/RESET

Forward Collision Warning Distance

ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep

Road Departure Mitigation Setting

4

SEL/RESET

Driver Assist System Setup

4

Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep

Language Selection

4

Adjust Outside Temp. Display

“Trip A” Reset Timing

“Trip B” Reset Timing

SEL/RESET

Meter Setup

4

Fuel Efficiency Backlight Color

Fuel Efficiency Backlight

Turn By Turn Auto Display

Speed/Distance Units

SEL/RESET

4

Door Unlock Mode

Keyless Access Setup^*

Keyless Access Light Flash

Keyless Access Beep

SEL/RESET

4

* Not available on all models

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Interior Light Dimming Time

Headlight Auto OFF Timer

Auto Light Sensitivity^*

4

SEL/RESET

Lighting Setup

4

Auto Door Lock

4

Auto Door Unlock

Key And Remote Unlock Mode

Walk Away Auto Lock^*

Keyless Lock Answer Back

Door Setup

Security Relock Timer

Cancel

4

Maintenance Info.

Reset

4

Default All

4

SEL/RESET

Exit

* Not available on all models

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■ List of customizable options

Setup Group

Customizable Features

Description

Calibrates the TPMS.

Selectable Settings

Cancel/Calibrate

TPMS

—

Calibration^*

Forward Collision

Warning Distance

Changes at which distance the CMBS^TMalerts.

Long/Normal^*1/Short

ON/OFF^*1

Causes the system to beep when the system detects

a vehicle, or when the vehicle goes out of ACC

range.

ACC Forward Vehicle

Detect Beep

DriverAssist

System

Setup

Road Departure

Mitigation Setting

Changes the setting for the road departure

mitigation system.

Narrow/Normal^*1/Wide/

Warning Only

Lane Keeping Assist

Suspend Beep

Causes the system to beep when the LKAS is

suspended.

ON/OFF^*1

*1: Default Setting

* Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features

Description

Selectable Settings

English^*1/Français/Español

-5°F ~ 0°F^*1~ +5°F (U.S.)

Language Selection

Changes the displayed language.

Adjust Outside Temp.

Display

Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.

-3°C ~ 0°C^*1~ +3°C (Canada)

Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A,

average fuel economy A, average speed A, and

elapsed time A.

When Refueled/IGN OFF/

“Trip A” Reset Timing

“Trip B” Reset Timing

Manually Reset^*1

Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B,

average fuel economy B, average speed B, and

elapsed time B.

When Refueled/IGN OFF/

Manually Reset^*1

Meter Setup

Fuel Efficiency Backlight

Color

White^*1/Blue/Violet/Pink/

Red/Amber/Yellow/Random

Changes the ambient meter color.

Fuel Efficiency Backlight

Turns the ambient meter feature on and off.

ON^*1/OFF

Turn By Turn Auto

Display

Selects whether the turn-by-turn display comes on

during the route guidance.

ON^*1/OFF

mph∙miles^*1/km/h∙km (U.S.)

mph∙miles/km/h∙km^*1

(Canada)

Speed/Distance Units

Selects the trip computer units.

*1:Default Setting

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Setup Group

Customizable Features

Description

Selectable Settings

Changes which doors unlock when you grab the

driver’s door handle.

Door Unlock Mode

Driver Door Only^*1/All Doors

Keyless

Access

Setup^*

Keyless Access Light

Flash

Causes some exterior lights to flash when you

unlock/lock the doors.

ON^*1/OFF

Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock

the doors.

Keyless Access Beep

ON^*1/OFF

Interior Light Dimming

Time

Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on

after you close the doors.

60sec/30sec^*1/15sec

Lighting

Setup

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

Max/High/Mid^*1/Low/Min

Auto Light Sensitivity^*

Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.

*1:Default Setting

* Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features

Description

Selectable Settings

Changes the setting for when the doors

automatically lock.

With Vehicle Speed^*1/

Shift From P/OFF

Auto Door Lock

All Doors When Driver's

Door Opens^*1/

All Doors When Shifted To

Park/

All Doors When Ignition

Switched OFF/

Changes the setting for when the doors

automatically unlock.

Auto Door Unlock

OFF

Door Setup

Key And Remote Unlock

Mode

Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock

on the first operation of the remote or built-in key.

Driver Door^*1/All Doors

ON/OFF^*1

Changes the settings for the auto lock function

when you walk away from the vehicle.

Walk Away Auto Lock^*

Keyless Lock Answer

Back

LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.

LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.

ON^*1/OFF

Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and

the security system to set after you unlock the

vehicle without opening any door.

Security Relock Timer

90sec/60sec/30sec^*1

Maintenance

Info.

Resets or cancels the engine oil life display when you

have performed the maintenance service.

—

Cancel/Reset

Cancel/Set

Cancels/Resets all the customized settings as

default.

Default All

*1:Default Setting

* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display^*

■ Example of customization settings

The steps for changing the “Trip A” Reset Timing setting to When Refueled are

shown below. The default setting for “Trip A” Reset Timing is Manually Reset.

1. Press the

button until Vehicle

Settings appears on the display, then press

the SEL/RESET button.

2. Press the

button until Meter

Setup appears on the display.

3. Press the SEL/RESET button.

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4. Press the

button until “Trip A”

Reset Timing appears on the display, then

press the SEL/RESET button.

u The display switches to the

customization setup screen, where you

can select When Refueled, IGN OFF,

Manually Reset, or Exit.

5. Press the

button and select When

Refueled, then press the SEL/RESET

button.

u The When Refueled Setup screen

appears, then the display returns to the

customization menu screen.

6. Press the

button until Exit appears

on the display, then press the SEL/RESET

button.

7. Repeat Step 6 until you return to the

normal screen.

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