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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Audio System (P 142)
❙Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror Button
(P 120)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 120)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button (P 233)
❙Climate Control System (P 136)
❙System Indicators (P 64)
❙Gauges (P 78)
❙Multi-Information Display (P 79)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button (P 112)
❙Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Audio/Information Screen* (P 146)
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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P 91)
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P 112)
Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals (P 114)
Lights (P 114)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P 118)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever Adjustment Ring: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
*
Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?●The steering wheel may be locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right after
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
The power mode does not
change from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Why?The shift lever should be moved to (P.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the
LOCK position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the lever
to the UNLOCK position.
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator (Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off if the parking brake has
been released.
●Comes on when the parking brake is
applied, and goes off when it is
released.
●Comes on when the brake fluid level
is low.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the brake system.
●The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if you drive with the
parking brake not fully released.
●Comes on while driving - Make sure the
parking brake is released. Check the brake
fluid level.
2 What to do when the indicator comes
on while driving P. 322
●Comes on along with the ABS indicator
- Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On P. 322
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 320
U.S.
Canada
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either
when the engine starts or after
several seconds if the engine is not
started. If “readiness codes” have
not been set, it blinks five times
before it goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the emissions control system.
●Blinks when a misfire in the engine's
cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 337●Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place
where there are no flammable objects. Stop
the engine for 10 minutes or more, and
wait for it to cool down. Then, take the
vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 321
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
engine starts.
●Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger in
order to reduce elec tricity consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 320
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
*
●Indicates the current shift lever
position.
2Shifting P. 222—
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Transmission
Indicator*
●Blinks if the transmission system has
a problem.●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden starts
and acceleration and have the vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
M (sequential
shift mode)
Indicator/Gear
Position
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the manual
sequential shift mode is applied.
2 Sequential Shift Mode P. 224—
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds if
you are not wearing a seat belt when
you set the power mode to ON.
●If the front passenger is not wearing
a seat belt, the indicator comes on a
few seconds later.
●Blinks while driving if either you or
the front passenger has not fastened
a seat belt. The beeper sounds and
the indicator blinks at regular
intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator goes off
when you and the front passenger fasten
their seat belts.
●Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat belt -
A detection error may have occurred in the
sensor. Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 27
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the starter system has a problem.●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 15 seconds while pressing the
brake pedal and manually start the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears if the keyless access remote battery is too weak
to start the engine or the key is not within operating
range to start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 312
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or the
clutch pedal (manual transmission) to change the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
U.S.
Canada
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears after you unlock and open the driver’s door.
2 Starting the Engine P. 216
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right after pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off wi thout the shift lever in
(P.
●Push the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P.
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock................................ 92
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................... 93
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ........................................... 94
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ............................................ 95
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................... 99
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 100
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 101
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 102
Security System ................................ 106
Immobilizer System .......................... 106 Security System Alarm...................... 106Opening and Closing the Windows
.... 108Opening and Closing the Moonroof....... 111Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 112
Turn Signals ..................................... 114
Light Switches.................................. 114
Fog Lights
*...................................... 117
Daytime Running Lights ................... 117
Wipers and Washers ........................ 118
Brightness Control ........................... 119
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button...120
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 120 Adjusting the Mirrors
....................... 121
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 121
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 122
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 123
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 123
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 131
Interior Lights .................................. 131
Interior Convenience Items .............. 132
Climate Control System ................... 136
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 136
Synchronized Mode ......................... 138
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......139
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
■Keyless access remote
Use the keyless access remote to start and
stop the engine, to lock and unlock the doors
and to open the trunk.
There is a PANIC button in the remote
transmitter.
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while
pressing the release button. To reinstall the
built-in key, push the built-in key into the
keyless access remote until it clicks.
■Keys
1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 106
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the keyless access system may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
Built-in Key
Release Button
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