When the ignition is switched ON, the outside temperature is displayed.
Under the following conditions, the outside temperature display may differ from the actual outside temperature depending on the surroundings and vehicle conditions:
Significantly cold or hot temperatures.
Sudden changes in outside temperature.
The vehicle is parked.
The vehicle is driven at low speeds.
Changing the Temperature Unit of the Outside Temperature Display (Vehicles with Type B audio)
The outside temperature unit can be switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Settings can be changed by operating the centre display screen.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
When the temperature unit indicated in the outside temperature display is changed, the temperature unit indicated in the engine coolant gauge display changes in conjunction with it.
Outside Temperature Warning (Some Models)
When the outside temperature is low, the indication flashes and a beep sound is heard to warn the driver of the possibility of icy roads.
If the outside temperature is lower than about 4 °C (39 °F), the outside temperature display and the mark flashes for about ten seconds and a beep sound is heard once.
If the outside temperature is lower than -20 °C (-4 °F), the beep sound does not operate. However, the mark illuminates.
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