METER / GAUGE SYSTEM GENERAL


  1. OUTLINE


    1. Combination Meter Assembly


      1. A combination meter assembly, which has a color type multi-information display, is provided.

      2. A multi-information display on which various kinds of information is displayed is integrated.

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        *1 Rheostat Switch *2 Multi-information Display
        *3 ODO/TRIP Switch - -
        *a The illustration shown is an example only. - -

  2. MAJOR DIFFERENCE


    1. The new models have been modified from the previous models as shown below:


      1. The exterior design has been changed.

      2. The design and functions of the combination meter assembly have been changed.

  3. MAIN FEATURES


    1. Opening/Ending Ceremony


      1. An opening/ending ceremony which allows for anticipation of a pleasant drive is used. The ceremony operates as follows:


        1. When the ignition switch is turned to ON, the needles, gauges and panels of the speedometer, tachometer, engine coolant temperature gauge and fuel gauge and the multi-information display illuminate.

        2. When the ignition switch is turned off, all the illuminations fade out. During this period, the multi-information display shows the Eco Drive Level for 3 seconds.

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          *a IG ON *b IG OFF
          *c The illustrations shown are examples only. - -

    2. Multi-information Display


      1. The multi-information display is located at the center of the combination meter assembly.

      2. The multi-information display shows the following information.

        Item Outline
        Shift Position Indicator The current shift position is displayed.
        Outside Temperature

        • The outside temperature is displayed.

        • When the outside temperature drops below 3°C (37°F), an ice warning light illuminates to warn the driver to drive with caution due to possibly icy road conditions. After the ice warning light flashes 10 times, the light stays on. When the temperature reaches 5°C (41°F), the light goes off.
        Indicator Light

        When the display conditions are met, the following indicator lights illuminate.


        • Cruise Control Indicator Light*1

        • Cruise SET Indicator Light*1
        Information

        The following information can be displayed on the multi-information display by switching the tabs.


        • Drive Information

        • Navigation Information*2

        • Warning Message

        • Settings

        Tech Tips

        The tab can be switched using the RIGHT/LEFT switch of the steering pad switch assembly.
        Vehicle Power Source State The vehicle power source state is displayed.
        ODO/TRIP Meter

        • The odometer, trip meter A or trip meter B are displayed.

        • The item shown can be switched by pressing the ODO/TRIP switch knob.
        Warning Message A warning display will interrupt the current display on the multi-information display immediately when a warning is necessary.
        Light Control Rheostat Meter panel luminance can be changed by using the rheostat switch knob.

        • *1: Models with cruise control system

        • *2: Models with navigation system or multimedia system (with navigation ECU)

      3. The drive information shows the following information.

        Item Outline
        Drive Information

        • The items selected on the setting screen can be displayed. 2 items can be selected in drive information 3 among the following:


          • Current Fuel Consumption (Bar Display)

          • Total Average Fuel Consumption between Reset Operations

          • Average Fuel Consumption after Engine Start-up

          • Total Average Vehicle Speed between Reset Operations

          • Average Vehicle Speed after Engine Start-up

          • Total Elapsed Time between Reset Operations

          • Elapsed Time after Engine Start-up

          • Cruising Range

          • Cruising Range after Engine Start-up

          • Total Cruising Range between Reset Operations

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        • In addition to the above functions, the following items can be displayed.


          • Drive Information 1 (Current Fuel Consumption (Bar Display) and Total Average Fuel Consumption between Reset Operations (Bar Display))

          • Drive Information 2 (Eco Drive Level)

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        Tech Tips

        The item shown can be changed using the UP/DOWN switch of the steering pad switch assembly.

      4. When navigation information is being displayed, current navigation information (turn-by-turn, straight guidance or direction meter) will be displayed.*

        *: Models with navigation system or multimedia system (with navigation ECU)

  4. PRECAUTION


    1. Ignition Switch Expressions


      1. The type of ignition switch used on this model differs depending on the specifications of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are used in this section.

        Expression

        Ignition Switch

        (Position)

        Engine Switch

        (Condition)
        Ignition Switch off LOCK Off (Lock)
        Ignition Switch ACC ACC On (ACC)
        Ignition Switch ON ON On (IG)
        Engine Start START On (Start)