Operation

OPERATION

CLOCK DISPLAY
The clock shows time when the ignition switch is turned to ACC or further from OFF.

INSTANT FUEL EFFICIENCY, AVERAGE FUEL EFFICIENCY, REMAINING TRAVEL DISTANCE AND CONTINUOUS DRIVING TIME DISPLAY
The combination meter microprocessor performs calculations based on vehicle speed signals from the ABS/VDC control module, remaining fuel signals from the body integrated unit, fuel efficiency signals from the engine control module, and engine start signals, and then sends the data to the clock unit.
- Average fuel efficiency The value is calculated from the distance and total amount of consumed fuel since the trip meter has been reset the last time.
- Instant fuel efficiency The value is calculated during driving, based on the traveled distance and amount of consumed fuel recorded for a certain period.
- Remaining travel distance The value is calculated from the average fuel efficiency in recent 30 km (18.8 miles) and the amount of remaining fuel.
- Continuous driving time Indicates the total time since the engine has been started.

OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
The body integrated unit performs calculations based on outside air temperature signals from the ambient sensor and vehicle speed signals from the ABS/VDC control module, and then sends the data via the combination meter to the clock unit.

BRIGHT (DIMMER CANCELING) FUNCTION
The dimmer can be cancelled by pushing the BRIGHT button when the lighting switch is ON. The lights returns to the dimmed state when the button is pushed again.

PASSENGER'S SEAT AIRBAG INDICATOR
When this indicator (a mark on vehicles for Canada) is ON, the passenger's seat airbag will deploy in case of a front collision that should cause the airbag system to activate. When the indicator (a mark on vehicles for Canada) is OFF the passengers seat airbag will not deploy.