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uuGauges and Multi-Info rmation Display (MID)uMID
Instrument Panel
Use the MID to custom ize certain features.
■How to customize
Select the Vehicle Settings screen by rolling the mu lti-function steering-wheel
controls while the power mode is in ON, an d the vehicle is at a complete stop. Push
the multi-function steering-wheel controls.
■Customized Features1 Customized Features
To customize other features , roll the multi-function
steering-wheel controls.
2 List of customizable options P. 126
2 Example of customization settings P. 131
Customization is possible when you see the driver’s
ID ( Driver 1 or Driver 2 ) on the screen.
The driver’s ID indicates which remote transmitter
you have used to unlock the driver’s door. The
customized settings are recalled every time you
unlock the driver’s door with that remote.
Change to
( P before you attempt to change any
customized setting.
Customizing is also av ailable from the audio/
information screen.
You cannot have Vehicle Settings displayed on the
multi-information display while the audio/
information screen shows the same menu. 2 Customized Features P. 123
Multi-function Steering-
wheel Controls
Roll: Changes the
customize menus and
items.
Push: Enter the selected
item.
MID: Goes to
Vehicle Settings.
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■List of customizable options
*1:Default Setting Setup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Driver Assist
System Setup
Forward Collision
Warning DistanceChanges at which distance forward collision
warning alerts.Long/Normal*1/Short
ACC Forward Vehicle
Detect BeepCauses the system to beep when the system detects
a vehicle, or when the vehicle goes out of the ACC
with LSF range.
On /Off*1
ACC Display Speed UnitChanges the speed unit for ACC with LSF on the
MID.mph*1/km/h (U.S.)
mph /km/h*1 (Canada)
Road Departure
Mitigation SettingChanges the setting for the road departure
mitigation system.Normal*1/Wide /Warning
Only
Lane Keeping Assist
Suspend BeepCauses the system to beep when the LKAS is
suspended.On /Off*1
Blind Spot Info*Changes the setting for th e blind spot information.Audible And Visual Alert*1/
Visual Alert /Off
* Not available on all models
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*1:Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Meter Setup Language Selection
Changes the displayed language. English
*1/Français /Español
Adjust Outside Temp.
Display Adjusts the temperature r
eading by a few degrees. -5°F
~ ±0°F
*1 ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C
*1 ~ +3°C (Canada)
“Trip A” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A,
average fuel economy A,
average speed A, and
elapsed time A. When Refueled
/IGN Off/
Manually Reset
*1
“Trip B” Reset Timing Changes the setting of ho
w to reset trip meter B,
average fuel economy B, average speed B, and
elapsed time B. When Refueled
/IGN Off/
Manually Reset*1
Reverse Alert Tone Causes the beeper to so
und once when the change
the gear position to ( R. On*1/
Off
Auto Engine Idle Stop
Guidance Screens
*Selects whether the Auto Idle Stop guidance screens
comes on. On
/Off*1
Turn by Turn Display*Select whether the turn-by -turn display comes on
during the route guidance. On*1/
Off
* Not available on all models
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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Driving
Position
SetupMemory Position LinkTurns the driving position memory system on and
off.On*1/Off
Easy Entry/Exit
Moves the seat rearward and steering wheel fully up
when you get in/get out of the vehicle. Changes the
setting for this feature.Seat & Steering Wheel*1/
Seat Only /Steering Wheel
Only /Off
Keyless
Access Setup Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle. Driver’s Door or Tailgate
Only
*1/
All Doors
Keyless Access Beep
Volume
*Changes the beep volume. High*1/Low
Keyless Access Light
Flash Causes some exterior li
ghts to flash when you
unlock/lock the doors. On
*1/
Off
Keyless Access Beep Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock
the doors. On
*1/
Off
Remote Start System
On/Off
*Turns the remote engine start feature on and off. On*1/Off
Walk Away Auto Lock Changes the settings for the automatic locking the
doors when you walk away from the vehicle while
carrying the keyless
access remote. On
/Off
*1
* Not available on all models
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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Lighting
Setup
Interior Light Dimming
TimeChanges the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors.60sec /30sec*1/15sec
Headlight Auto Off
TimerChanges the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door.60sec /30sec /15sec*1/0sec
Auto Light SensitivityChanges the timing for the headlights to come on.Max/High /Mid*1/Low/ Min
Door Setup Auto Door Lock
Changes the setting
for when the doors
automatically lock. With Vehicle Speed
*1/
Shift
From P /Off
Auto Door Unlock Changes the setting
for when the doors
automatically unlock. All Doors When Driver’s
Door Opens
*1/
All Doors
When Shifted To Park /All
Doors When Ignition
Switched Off/Off
Key And Remote Unlock
Mode Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock
on the first operation of the remote or built-in key.
Driver Door
*1/
All Doors
Keyless Lock Answer
Back LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.
On
*1/
Off
Security Relock Timer Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door.
90sec
/60sec /30sec
*1
Auto Folding Door
Mirror*Changes how you can fold the door mirrors. Auto Fold With Keyless*1/
Manual Only
* Not available on all models
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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Power
Tailgate SetupKeyless Open ModeChanges the keyless setting for when the power
tailgate opens.Anytime*1/When Unlocked
Power Open By Outer
HandleChanges the setting to open power tailgate by
tailgate outer handle.Off (Manual Only) /On
(Power/Manual)*1
Dynamic
Mode SetupPreferred Dynamic
ModeChanges the Dynamic Mode setting for when you
set the power mode to ON.Last Used*1/ Comfort /
Normal /Sport
Maintenance
Info.Maintenance ResetResets/Cancels the engine oil life display when you
have performed the maintenance service. Cancel /Reset
Default All —Cancels/Resets all the
customized settings as
default. Cancel
/Set
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Controls
Clock
Adjusting the Clock
You can adjust the time manually in the audio/information screen, with the power
mode in ON.
■Using the Settings menu on th e audio/information screen
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select System Settings, then
press .
u Repeat the procedure to select Clock
Adjustment .
3. Rotate to change hour, then press .
4. Rotate to change minute, then press
.
■Adjusting the Time
1Clock
These indications are used to show how to operate
the interface dial.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock. 2 Customized Features P. 285
You can turn the clock display in the audio/
information screen on and off. 2 Customized Features P. 285
The clock is automatica lly updated through the
navigation system, so the ti me does not need to be
adjusted.
Models with navigation system
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
■Locking the doors and tailgate
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
and tailgate lock, and the security system
sets.
Twice (within five se conds after the first
push):
u The beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.
■Unlocking the doors and tailgate
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver’s door unlocks.
Twice:
u The remaining doors and tailgate unlock.
*1:
Checking Door Lock Status* P. 145
■Using the Remote Transmitter1 Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the remote
transmitter, the doors and ta ilgate will automatically
relock.
You can change the relock timer setting. 2 Customized Features P. 123, 285
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter only when the power mode is in VEHICLE
OFF.
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock th e vehicle when a door or
the tailgate is open.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the batter y is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 501
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 123, 285
LED
Unlock
Button Lock
Button
LED
*1
Unlock
Button Lock
Button
* Not available on all models
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
The power tailgate can be operated by pressing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter or driver's door, or pr essing the outer handle or button on the
tailgate.
■The power tailgate can be opened when:
• The tailgate is fully closed.
• The transmission is in
(P.
• Press and hold the tailgat e button on the remote transmitter for about one
second when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
u If you have changed the Keyless Open Mode setting to When Unlocked ,
you need to unlock the tailgate before you press the tailgate button to open it.
2Customized Features P. 123, 285
■The power tailgate can be closed when:
• The tailgate is fully open.
• Press and hold the tailgat e button on the remote transmitter for about one
second when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
NOTICE
Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is
being automatically opened or closed.
Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while
in operation can deform the tailgate frame.
When operating the power tailgate, make sure there
is enough space around your ve hicle. People near the
tailgate may be se riously hurt if the tailgate hits or
closes on their heads. Be especially cautious if
children are around.
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:
•You start the engine while the tailgate is
automatically openi ng or closing.
•The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.
•The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.
•The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.
If you close the power tail gate when all the doors are
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.
If you replace the battery or the power tailgate fuse
while the tailgate is open, the power tailgate may be
disabled. The power tail gate resumes once you
manually close the tailgate.
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Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote
transmitter, or keyless access system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key,
remote transmitter, keyless access system, or the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the hood with the hood release.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or keyless access system.
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