Odometers, outside air temperature indicator
1 Total odometer
2 Trip odometer
3 Outside air temperature indicator
Total odometer The illustration above shows an example of the readings that can be displayed in the instrument cluster by pressing the key (see arrow) while the ignition key is in position 0 or removed from the lock.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the display may vary.
Trip odometer To reset the reading, turn the key to position 1 or 2 and press the button (see arrow).
Outside air temperature indicator The outside air temperature is displayed when the ignition key is in position 1 or higher.
The temperature unit, °C/°F, can be changed as follows:
1. With the ignition key in position 1, press and hold the button.
2. Turn the ignition key to position 0.
The temperature unit on the air conditioning control display changes at the same time.
Black ice warning When the outside air temperature drops below +36 °F, a warning signal sounds and the reading flashes for some time.
Black ice may also be present at temperatures above +36 °F (for example, on bridges and in shaded sections of road), regardless of the warning threshold.
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