Demonstration Mode

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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.

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.

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