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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
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 about 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. 30
Low Fuel
Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 2.5
U.S. gal./9.2 Liter left).●Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.
●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as
possible.●Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.●If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the ABS.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer. With this indicator on,
your vehicle still has normal braking ability
but no anti-lock function.
2 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P. 259

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light
switch is on, or in AUTO when the
exterior lights are on.
●If you set the power mode to ACCESSORY
or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while the lights are
on, a chime sounds when the driver's door
is opened.
—
Fog Light
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.
—
—
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.●Comes on when the passenger side
airbag system is automatically shut
off.
●It does not mean there is a problem with
your side airbags.●Comes on when nobody is sitting in
the passenger seat - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.●Comes on when someone is sitting in
the seat - Have the passenger sit properly.
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you set the
power mode to ON, then goes off.●Comes on if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
then select the ON mode again.●Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.●Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.
—
U.S.Canada
U.S.Canada
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the starting system.
●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 15 seconds while depressing
the brake pedal and manually start the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears after you unlock and open the driver’s door.
2 Starting the Engine P. 240
●Appears three seconds after the TO START ENGINE
message appears.
2 Starting the Engine P. 240
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right after pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off without the shift lever in
(P
.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P
.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●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 to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when you close the door with the power mode
in ON without the keyless access remote inside the
vehicle.
●The message goes off when you bring the keyless
access remote back inside the vehicle, and close the
door.
2 Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 121
●Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.
●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 311
●Appears if the keyless access remote's battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not with you
when starting the engine. A beeper sounds six times.
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
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Instrument Panel
Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.■
How to customize
Select the CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS screen by pressing the / button while
the power mode is in ON, and the vehicle is at a complete stop.
Press the SEL/RESET button.
■
Customized Features
1Customized Features
To customize other features, press the /
button.
2 List of customizable options P. 90
2 Example of customization settings P. 93
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.
When you customize settings: Shift to
( P
/ Button:
Changes the customize menus
and items.
Multi-Information Display:
Goes to customize settings.
SEL/RESET button: Enters
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■
Customization flow
Press the / button.
SEL/RESET
CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS
SECURITY RELOCK TIMER“TRIP A” RESET TIMINGLANGUAGE SELECTION
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY
MEMORY POSITION LINKDOOR UNLOCK MODE
KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH
KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP
INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIMEHEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY
AUTO DOOR LOCKAUTO DOOR UNLOCKDOOR LOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT
3434343434
METER SETUP
DRIVING POSITION SETUPKEYLESS ACCESS SETUP
LIGHTING SETUPDOOR SETUP
SEL/RESETSEL/RESETSEL/RESETSEL/RESETSEL/RESET
“TRIP B” RESET TIMING
KEYLESS START GUIDANCE SCREENS
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*: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features DescriptionSelectable SettingsKEYLESS
ACCESS
SETUP
DOOR UNLOCK MODE
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle.
DRIVER DOOR ONLY
*/ALL
DOORS
KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT
FLASH
Causes some exterior lights to blink when you
unlock/lock the doors.
KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP
Sets the beeper sound or not when you grab the
either front door handle.
ON
*/ OFF
LIGHTING
SETUP INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on
after you close the doors.
60 sec/
30 sec
*/15 sec
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMER Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver's door.
60 sec/
30 sec/15 sec
*/0 sec
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. MAX/HIGH /MID
*/LOW /MIN
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*/OFF

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*1:Not available on all models
*2: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
DOOR
SETUP AUTO DOOR LOCK
Changes the setting for the automatic locking
feature. WITH VEH SPD
*2/
SHIFT FROM
(P
/OFF
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Changes the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically. DRIVER DOOR with SHIFT to

(P
*2/ALL DOORS with SHIFT
to (P
/DRIVER DOOR with
IGN OFF /ALL DOORS with
IGN OFF /OFF
DOOR LOCK MODE Sets up either the driver's door or all doors to unlock
on the first push of the remote.
DRIVER DOOR
*2/
ALL DOOR
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash. LOCK (2nd
push)- The beeper sounds.
ON
*2/
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. 90 sec
/60 sec /30 sec
*2
POWER
TAILGATE
SETUP
*1
POWER TAILGATE
KEYLESS OPEN MODE
Changes the keyless setting for when the power
tailgate opens.
ANYTIME
*2 / WHEN
UNLOCKED
MAINTENA
NCE INFO.
Resets/Cancels the engine oil life display when you
have performed the maintenance service.
RESET /CANCEL
DEFAULT
ALL
Cancels/Resets all the customized settings as
default.
CANCEL /SET

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock................................ 96
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions ... ................. 97
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ............................................ 99Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ..... 103
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ... 104Childproof Door Locks ..................... 105
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 106
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 107
Security System ................................ 113
Immobilizer System .......................... 113
Security System Alarm ...................... 113
Opening and Closing the Windows .... 115Opening and Closing the Moonroof
....... 118
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering WheelENGINE START/STOP Button............. 119
Turn Signals ..................................... 122
Light Switches.................................. 122
Fog Lights
*...................................... 125
Daytime Running Lights ................... 125
Wipers and Washers ........................ 126
Brightness Control ........................... 128
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ... 129Driving Position Memory System ...... 130 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 132
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 133
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 133
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 134
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 136
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 136
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
...... 143
Interior Lights .................................. 143
Interior Convenience Items .............. 145
Climate Control System ................... 152
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 152
Synchronized Mode ......................... 154Automatic Climate Control Sensors.....155
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Setting the ClockClockYou can adjust the time in the clock display with the power mode in ON.■
Using the SETUP button
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Rotate to select Adjust Clock, then press .
3. Rotate to select the item you want to
change (12/24 hour mode, hour, minute).
Then press .
4. Rotate to make the adjustment.
5. Press to enter your selection. The display
returns to Adjust Clock. Repeat steps 4 to
6 to adjust other items.
6. To enter the selection, Rotate and select
Set , then press .
7. Press the SETUP button to go back to the
normal display.
1 Clock
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
To set the time to the nearest hour:
Press and hold the CLOCK button until Adjust Clock
appears, then press the
( 6
(Reset) button.
Depending on the displayed time, the clock sets
forward or backward.
Example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00
The clock is automatically updated through the
navigation system, so the time does not need to be
adjusted.
Models with navigation system