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Current fuel consumption

Displays the driving range per gallon of
fuel

Displays the driving range per liter of fuel

Displays the fuel consumption per 100
km

This indication shows the rate of fuel
consumption at the present moment.

Average vehicle speed

When units in miles is selected

When units in km is selected

This display shows the average vehicle
speed since the trip meter was last reset.
Pressing the TRIP RESET switch toggles
the display between the average vehicle
speed corresponding to the A trip meter
display and the average vehicle speed
corresponding to the B trip meter display.
When either of the trip meter displays is
reset, the corresponding average vehicle
speed value is also reset.

NOTE

When either trip meter display is reset,
the average vehicle speed correspond-
ing to that trip meter display is not
shown until the vehicle has subse-

quently covered a distance of 1 mile
(or 1 km).

Auto Start Stop time

Total time in conjunction with the trip
meter

Total time in conjunction with the ignition
switch

This display shows the total time that the
engine was stopped by the Auto Start Stop
system in the following ways.

Total time in conjunction with the trip
meter: Displays the total time that the
engine was stopped by the Auto Start Stop
system, from the last time the currently
displayed trip meter was reset until the
current time. By pressing the TRIP RESET
switch, you can toggle the display between
the time the engine was stopped for trip A

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and the time the engine was stopped for
trip B.

NOTE

When the trip meter mileage is reset,
the total time in conjunction with the
trip meter is not shown until the vehicle
has subsequently covered a distance
of 1 mile (or 1 km).

Total time in conjunction with the igni-
tion switch: Displays the total time that
the engine was stopped by the Auto Start
Stop system, from the time when the
ignition switch was turned to the “ON”
position to the current time.

How to switch the display

Perform the following operation to toggle
the display between the total time in
conjunction with the trip meter and the
total time in conjunction with the ignition
switch.

1. Press and hold the “+” button located
on the side of the information display. The
stopped time will then flash.
2. Within 5 seconds after the stopped
time starts flashing, press and hold the “−”
button located on the side of the informa-
tion display. The display will then change
and after flashing for 2 seconds, the
stopped time selected will be displayed.
3. Each time the “−” button is pressed and
held during the 3 seconds that the display
is flashing, the display will change and
flash for 2 seconds. If the “−” button is not
pressed and held during the 3-second
period that the display is flashing, the
stopped time selected will be displayed.

Turn off display of driving informa-
tion display

Select the blank space in the menu to exit
the driving information display selection.

NOTE

The average fuel consumption and

average vehicle speed are calculated
even while the driving information dis-
play is not displayed.
.

Even if you turn off the driving

information display, the display will
automatically turn on when the battery
voltage is disconnected and then re-
connected for battery replacement or
fuse replacement.

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Outside temperature indica-
tor

U.S.-spec. models

Except U.S.-spec. models

NOTE

The outside temperature indicator

shows the temperature around the
sensor. Therefore, the temperature in-
dication may differ from the actual
outside air temperature.
.

The temperature unit cannot be

changed.

Road surface freeze warning indi-
cation

U.S.-spec. models

Except U.S.-spec. models

When the outside temperature drops to a
certain temperature or lower, the tempera-
ture indication flashes for 5 seconds to
show that the road surface may be frozen.
If the display is already indicating that the
outside temperature is low when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position, the indication does not flash.

NOTE

The outside temperature indication
may differ from the actual outside
temperature. The road surface freeze
warning indication should be treated
only as a guide. Be sure to check the

condition of the road surface before
driving.

X-MODE indicator (if
equipped)

This indicator will be shown while the X-
MODE is activated. It will turn off when the
X-MODE is deactivated.

Clock

For details about clock setting, refer to
“Clock” FP225.

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3-9. Multi-function display
(color LCD)

NOTE

For models with multi-function display
(black and white), refer to “Multi-func-
tion display (black and white)” FP197.

WARNING

Always pay adequate attention to
safe driving when operating the
multi-function display (color LCD)
while the vehicle is in motion. When
operation of the multi-function dis-
play (color LCD) is disturbing your
awareness and ability to concen-
trate on driving, stop the vehicle in
a safe place before performing op-
erations on the screen. Also, do not
concentrate on the display while
driving. Doing so may cause you to
look away from the road and could
result in an accident.

Features

The multi-function display (color LCD) has
the following functions.

Description

Page

Displays useful messages, such
as notification, etc.

204

Displays basic screens (e.g. fuel
consumption screen, etc.)

205

Sets and adjusts maintenance
notification

222

Also, the multi-function display (color LCD)
can also be used to set and initialize the
multi-function display (color LCD) itself.

NOTE

When the vehicle is in motion,

certain functions and selections may
not be available.
.

You can set the language and units

for both the multi-function display
(color LCD) and the combination meter
at the same time. For details about
setting the language and units, refer to
“Menu screens” FP195.
.

The images displayed in this Own-

er’s Instruction are sample images. The
actual image may vary depending on
the market and vehicle specifications.

Welcome screen

When the driver’s door is opened and
closed, the welcome screen will appear for
a short time.

NOTE

The welcome screen will disappear

when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position while the welcome
screen is displayed.
.

The welcome screen can be set to on

or off. For details, refer to “Screen
Settings” FP195.
.

For a certain period of time after the

welcome screen has once appeared, it
may not appear again even when the
driver’s door is opened and closed
again. This does not indicate a mal-
function.

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Self-check screen

NOTE

When the setting is “On”, the self check
screen appears. For details about this
setting, refer to “On/Off setting”
FP223.

When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the vehicle self-check will
be performed. The screens corresponding
to the following items will appear one after
another for several seconds each.

Engine oil: Checks the interval of engine
oil replacement.

Oil filter: Checks the interval of oil filter
replacement.

Tires: Checks the interval of tire rotation.

Inspection and maintenance: Checks the
interval of inspection and maintenance.

When the checks are performed, the color

of the icon corresponding to the checked
item will change.
If there is a notification, the message will
be displayed. Take the appropriate actions
based on the message indicated.
After the self-check is completed, today’s
date, the stored birthday or the stored
anniversary is displayed.

NOTE

After performing the maintenance,

change the setting of the correspond-
ing maintenance item. For details, refer
to “Maintenance settings” FP222.
.

The maintenance notification screen

will be displayed under either of the
following conditions.

– The period of time remaining until
the registered notification date is 15
days or less.
– The total driving distance remain-
ing until the registered notification
distance is approximately 311 miles
(500 km) or less.

The maintenance notification screen

will be displayed until either of the
following conditions is satisfied.

– The period of time passed after
the registered notification date is 15
days or more.
– The total distance driven after the
registered notification distance is

approximately 311 miles (500 km) or
more.

Interruption screen

Example

Useful messages, such as reminder in-
formation, weather information (if
equipped) and traffic information (if
equipped) may interrupt the current screen
and appear on the display accompanied
by a beep. Take proper action according to
the message.

The interruption screen will return to the
original screen after a few seconds. Also,
you can press the INFO button to skip the
interruption screen.

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Basic operation

Control switch
1)

INFO button

2)
3)

/SET

Press the INFO button on the steering
wheel to switch the item displayed on the
basic screen. You can operate the items
on the setting screen by using the “

”,

“

” and “

/SET” switches.

Basic screens

Clock

Climate control*

Outside temperature

Information screen

*: This is not displayed on the multi-function

display (color LCD) when the ignition switch

is in the “ACC” position.

While the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or
“ON” position, the basic screen will be
displayed.

Outside temperature indicator

The outside temperature is displayed on
the multi-function display (color LCD).

NOTE

The outside temperature indicator

shows the temperature around the
sensor. Therefore, the temperature in-
dication may differ from the actual
outside air temperature.
.

The temperature unit cannot be

changed.

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Climate control screen

The climate control status is displayed on
the multi-function display (color LCD).

Climate control screen
1)

Set temperature indicator (left-hand side)

FULL AUTO indicator

AUTO indicator

Airflow mode indicator

Set temperature indicator (right-hand
side)*

Air inlet selection indicator

SYNC indicator*

Fan speed indicator

Air conditioner ON indicator

*1: Models with the SYNC function only

When operating the climate control sys-
tem, the basic screen switches to the
climate control screen. For details about

climate control operation, refer to “Climate
control panel” FP257.

Clock

The clock can be displayed in either 12-
hour display or 24-hour display. For details
about the setting, refer to“Clock” FP225.

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Information screen

Press the INFO button on the steering wheel to switch the item displayed on the information screen.

Content

Description

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Electric components operating status screen*

Displays the operating status of the electric components and equipment.

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Prevention safety screen

Displays the status of your vehicle.

208

EyeSight screen*

Displays the operating status of EyeSight.

209

Favorite screen

Displays up to 3 optional items.

209

Weather information screen*

Displays weather information.

210

Traffic information*

/Navigation*

screen

Displays information linked with the navigation system.

210

Audio screen

Displays audio system information.

211

Fuel consumption screen

Displays fuel consumption information.

211

Clock/date screen

Displays the clock.

211

Guidance screen

Moves to the setting screen.

212

*1: If equipped
*2: Models with EyeSight system
*3: Models with SiriusXM Satellite Radio
*4: Models with navigation system

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Electric components operation
screen (if equipped)

BSD/RCTA*

Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)*

Lane Departure Warning*

Pre-Collision Braking*

High beam assist*

Driver Monitoring System*

*: If equipped

This screen displays the electric compo-
nents operation status of the vehicle.

NOTE

Indicators do not display for func-

tions that are not equipped to the
vehicle.
.

The indicators of functions that are

not operating are displayed in grey.

Prevention safety screen

Telltale screen

Steering angle

Vehicle posture

Running condition

X-MODE screen
1)

Vehicle posture

X-MODE

This screen displays the driving status of
the vehicle and the operation status func-
tions. For functions that are operating, the
indicator will illuminate or flash.

NOTE

The vehicle posture indication may

differ from the actual vehicle posture.
.

When X-MODE has turned on, the

screen of the multi-function display is
switched to the prevention safety
screen.
.

The vehicle posture angle varies not

only due to the angle of the road
surface, but also due to the vehicle tilt
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acceleration or deceleration.

EyeSight screen models with
EyeSight system

Lead vehicle indicator

Your own vehicle indicator

Stop lights

Road line indicator

Lane indicator

This screen displays the status of the
EyeSight system. The lead vehicle indica-
tor moves forward and backward depend-
ing on the distance with the vehicle in front.
For details, refer to the Owner’s Instruction
supplement for the EyeSight system.

Favorite screen

Favorite screen (display example)

This screen displays up to three optional
pieces of information that can be selected
from the following items.

Item

Details

The engine coolant temperature is
displayed.

The engine oil temperature is
displayed.

The average vehicle speed is
displayed.

The accelerator opening ratio is
displayed.

The vehicle posture is displayed.

The current rate of fuel consump-
tion is displayed.

The direction of the vehicle is
displayed.*

The weather information is dis-
played.*

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Item

Details

The posted speed limit of the road
you are currently driving on is
displayed.*

The calender is displayed.

Driver Monitoring System infor-
mation is displayed.*

Nothing is displayed.

*1: If equipped
*2: Models with SiriusXM Satellite Radio

NOTE

Some displayed items may not be
displayed depending on the model
and specifications.

The items shown in the favorite screen can
be changed. For details, refer to “Favorite
setting” FP221.

Weather information screen (if
equipped)

Weather information for the destination.*

Weather information for the current loca-
tion.

*: Only when a destination is set in the
navigation system

The weather information is displayed on
the screen.

NOTE

When all of the following conditions

are satisfied, weather information is
displayed.

– The vehicle is equipped with an
audio and navigation system for
SiriusXM satellite radio.
– You have a current SiriusXM
satellite radio subscription.

The weather forecast for the set

destination remains displayed until a
new destination is set or until you reach
the destination.
.

Depending on the reception timing

of XM, the display of weather informa-
tion may be delayed.

Navigation screen (models with
navigation system)

The navigation system information to the
destination is displayed on the screen.

NOTE

When a destination is not set in the
navigation system, the compass orien-
tation, name, route sign and speed limit
of the road the vehicle is traveling on
remain displayed on the screen.

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Audio screen

The screen of the currently selected audio
source is displayed.
For details about how to use the audio set,
refer to the separate navigation/audio
Owner’s Instruction.

Fuel consumption screen

Driving range on remaining fuel

Average fuel consumption corresponding
to the driving distance of each trip meter

Current fuel consumption

User information (if equipped)

The fuel consumption information is dis-
played on the screen.

If the driver is recognized by the Driver
Monitoring System, average fuel con-
sumption for the driver will be displayed.

NOTE

The driving range on the remaining fuel
is only a guide. The indicated value may
differ from the actual driving range on
the remaining fuel, so you must im-
mediately fill the tank when the low fuel

warning light illuminates.

Clock/date screen

The time and date are displayed.
You can adjust the time and date. For
details, refer to “Clock” FP225.

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Guidance screen

When the INFO button on the steering
wheel is pressed and held on this screen,
the setting screen can be displayed.
For details, refer to “Setting screen”
FP212.

NOTE

When the combination meter display
(color LCD) is displaying the menu
screen entering screen, the system will
not move to the setting screen even if
the INFO button is pressed and held.

Setting screen

1. Press and hold the INFO button on the
guidance screen. The top menu is dis-
played.
2. Operate the “

” or “

” switch to

select the preferred menu from the top
menu.
3. Pull the “

/SET” switch to enter the

selected menu.
4. Operate the “

” or “

” switch to

select the preferred menu from the 2nd
menu.
5. Pull the “

/SET” switch to enter the

selected menu.

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The menu list is as follows.

Top menu

2nd menu

Description

Page

Time/Date

Time/Date*

Set and adjust the time and date. 12h or 24h format can be selected.

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Birthday

Set a birthday.

215

Anniversary

Set an anniversary day.

215

Go Back

Return to the 1st menu.

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Driver Moni-
toring System

Repeat facial scan

Perform the user recognition.

215

User Recognition

Turn the user recognition settings on or off.

On or Off

220

Automatically retract seat on entry

Turn the automatically retract seat on entry
function on or off.

On or Off

219

216

Update User Settings

Re-register the driver’s position.

219

Delete Driver Position

Delete the registered driver’s position.

219

Delete User

Delete the registered user.

218

Delete All Users

Delete the registered all user.

218

Go Back

Return to the 1st menu.

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Display/Beep

Screen Off*

Turn the screen on or off.

Yes or No

220

Favorite

Set and customize the triple meter.

221

Bypass Screen

Set the bypass screen for each item.

On or Off

221

Beep

Adjust the beep sound volume.

High, Low or Off

221

Go Back

Return to the 1st menu.

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Climate con-
trol

Mode Setting

Set the operation of the automatic climate
control.

Normal, Mild, ECO or Power

222

Occupant Detection

Set the operation of the climate control depend-
ing on passenger.

On or Off

222

Go Back

Return to the 1st menu.

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Top menu

2nd menu

Description

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Maintenance

Engine Oil

Set and adjust the oil maintenance notification date.

222

Oil Filter

Set and adjust the oil filter maintenance notification date.

223

Tires

Set and adjust the tire maintenance notification date.

223

Maintenance Schedule

Set and adjust the vehicle maintenance notification date.

223

ON/OFF

Turn on or off the self-check screen that is
activated when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position.

On or Off

223

Clear All Settings

Clear all settings for maintenance items.

Yes or No

224

Go Back

Return to the 1st menu.

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Initialize

—

Reset all settings to the default settings.

Yes or No

224

Go Back

—

Return to the setting screen.

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*: You can also set this while driving.

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Date and time settings

You can set the date, time and 12h or 24h
format settings.

Current date and time setting

For details about clock setting, refer to
“Clock” FP225.

Birthday setting

If a birthday or anniversary is approaching,
a message will be displayed when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position. This function can be set to on or
off. For details, refer to “Bypass screen
setting” FP221.
1. Select “Birthday” from the 2nd menu in
the setting screen. Refer to “Setting
screen” FP212.

2. Select from the list the number that you
want to register.

3. Enter the date and the text by using the
control switches.
4. Select “Set” to exit settings. Select “Go
Back” to return to the previous screen

without applying the setting changes.

NOTE

You can store a maximum of 5 birth-
days.

Anniversary setting

1. The procedure for setting an anniver-
sary is the same as “Birthday setting”
FP215, except that in step 1 “Anniversary”
is selected.

NOTE

You can store a maximum of 5 anniver-
saries.

Driver Monitoring System settings

You can set the Driver Monitoring System
settings.

Repeat facial scan

1. Select the “Repeat facial scan” from
the 2nd menu in the settings screen. Refer
to “Setting screen” FP212.

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