METER / GAUGE SYSTEM


  1. OUTLINE


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

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

    3. The combination meter assembly has a built-in meter ECU and buzzer.

      Figure 1. Models with Monochrome Type Multi-information Display

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      *a Rheostat Switch Knob *b Multi-information Display
      *c ODO/TRIP Switch Knob *d This illustrations shown are examples only.

      Figure 2. Models with Color Type Multi-information Display

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      *a Rheostat Switch Knob *b Multi-information Display
      *c ODO/TRIP Switch Knob *d This illustrations shown are examples only.

  2. MAIN FEATURES


    1. Opening/Ending Ceremony


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


        1. When the ignition switch is turned to ON, the needles of the speedometer, tachometer, engine coolant temperature gauge and fuel gauge illuminate.

        2. Then, the gauges and panels of the speedometer, tachometer, engine coolant temperature gauge and fuel gauge and the multi-information display illuminate.

        3. When the ignition switch is turned off, the panels of the speedometer, tachometer, engine coolant temperature gauge and fuel gauge and the multi-information display fade out.

        4. Then, the needles of the speedometer, tachometer, engine coolant temperature gauge and fuel gauge fade out.

          Figure 3. Models with Monochrome Type Multi-information Display

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

          Figure 4. Models with Color Type Multi-information Display

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

    2. Multi-information Display (Monochrome Type)


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

      • 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 outside temperature display flashes 10 times to warn the driver to drive with caution due to icy road conditions.
        Drive Information

        The following information items can be displayed. The item shown can be switched by pressing DISP switch of the steering pad switch assembly.


        • Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display

        • Current Fuel Consumption (Bar Display)

        • Total Average Fuel Consumption between Reset Operation

        • Cruising Range

        • Average Fuel Consumption after Refueling

        • Total Cruising Range between Reset Operation

        • Total Average Vehicle Speed between Reset Operation

        • Settings

        • Blank
        Vehicle Power Source State

        • The vehicle power source state is displayed.

        • The following indicator light is displayed on the multi-information display.


          • Smart Indicator Light
        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.
        Light Control Rheostat Meter panel luminance can be changed by using the rheostat switch knob.

    3. Multi-information Display (Color Type)


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

      • 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 icy road conditions. After the ice warning light flashes 10 times, the light stays on. When the reaches 5°C (41°F), the light goes off.
        Drive Mode

        The currently selected drive mode is displayed:


        • SNOW Mode
        Indicator/Warning Light

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


          • Cruise Control Indicator Light

          • Cruise Control Indicator Light (Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance Control Mode)*1

          • Cruise SET Indicator Light

          • Lane Departure Alert Indicator Light*2
        Information

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


        • Drive Information

        • Navigation Information*3

        • Audio Information*3

        • Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System Information*1 / Lane Departure Alert System Information*2

        • Warning Message

        • Settings

        Tech Tips

        The tab can be switched using the RIGHT/LEFT switch in the steering pad switch assembly.
        Operation Guide*1 When the radar cruise control system is operated, the operation result is displayed.
        Vehicle Power Source State

        • The vehicle power source state is displayed.

        • The following indicator light is displayed on the multi-information display.


          • Smart Indicator Light
        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.
        Light Control Rheostat Meter panel luminance can be changed by using the rheostat switch knob.

        *1: Models with dynamic radar cruise control system

        *2: Models with lane departure alert system

        *3: Models with touch system (with navigation ECU)

      • The drive information shows the following information.

        Item Outline
        Drive Information

        • The items selected on the setting screen can be displayed. 6 items can be selected among the following:


          • Current Fuel Consumption (Bar Display)

          • Total Average Fuel Consumption between Reset Operations

          • Average Fuel Consumption after Engine Start-up

          • Average Fuel Consumption after Refueling

          • Total Average Vehicle Speed between Reset Operations

          • Average Vehicle Speed after Engine Start-up

          • Cruising Range after Engine Start-up

          • Total Elapsed Time between Reset Operations

          • Elapsed Time after Engine Start-up

          • Cruising Range

          • Total Cruising Range between Reset Operations

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


          • Eco Drive Indicator Zone Display

          • AWD Control*

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        Tech Tips

        The item shown can be switched using the UP/DOWN switch in the steering pad switch assembly.

        *: AWD Models

      • When navigation information is being displayed, the navigation system (turn-by-turn, straight guidance or direction meter) can be displayed.*

        *: Models with touch system (with navigation ECU)

      • When audio information is being displayed, the audio system can be operated using the steering pad switch assembly.*

        *: Models with touch system (with navigation ECU)

  3. 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.

        Expressions 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)