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Demonstration Mode

The demonstration mode screen of the combination meter can be displayed according to the following procedure.

CAUTION:
  • To avoid battery discharge, perform the operation under the following condition.
    • Perform the operation while the battery is being charged.
    • While performing the operation and displaying the demonstration mode, close all doors and do not operate any electrical parts.
  • To display the demonstration mode, set the "Demonstration mode permission/fault permission" of the user customize mode to "permission". Ref. to COMBINATION METER (DIAGNOSTICS)>CUSTOMIZE .
  • When the demonstration mode display is completed, make sure to set "Demonstration mode permission/fault permission" of the user customize mode to "fault permission". Do not deliver the vehicle to the customer with "Demonstration mode permission/fault permission" set to "permission". Ref. to COMBINATION METER (DIAGNOSTICS)>CUSTOMIZE .
  • Even if the backup fuse is removed, the demonstration mode can be initiated.
  1. Procedure
    CAUTION: While the ignition switch is OFF (ACC OFF) and the odo/trip meter is not displayed, perform the steps described in (1) through (4) within 10 seconds.
    (1) Press the trip reset switch once.
    (2) Press the i/SET switch three times within three seconds after the operation (1) above is performed.
    (3) Press the trip reset switch once, and press the i/SET switch three times.
    (4) Press the trip reset switch once, and press the i/SET switch three times.
  2. The demonstration mode is initiated.
    CAUTION: If the procedure is not performed properly, turn the ignition switch from ON to OFF to stop the operation halfway, and then proceed from step (1) to (4).
    NOTE: The demonstration mode will be canceled in the following condition.
    When resuming the operation after cancellation, the demonstration mode is displayed.
    However, the resuming can only be accepted after approx. 1 minute.
    • At the completion of the "goodbye screen" display that is shown 60 minutes after the demonstration mode is initiated
    • When the ignition switch is turned to ON
    • When the i/SET switch is turned to ON for two seconds
    • When the battery voltage is low
    • When the interruption screens except for the followings and the door open warning light illuminate
      • Low keyless transmitter battery warning
      • Key left warning
      • Light-on warning
      • Door open warning
      • Fuel level warning