Gear position indicator setting (MT models)
The gear position indicator light can be activated or deactivated by performing the following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.
2. Press the trip knob to show “ ” or “ ” on the trip meter display.
The display can be switched as shown in the following illustration by pressing the trip knob.

3. To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least 2 seconds.
NOTE
● The initial setting for your vehicle of the gear position indicator has been
set for activation “
” at the time of
shipment from the factory.
● It is not possible to change the setting of the gear position indicator when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. Change the setting when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position.
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