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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
DOOR
SETUP AUTO DOOR LOCK
Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically lock. WITH VEH SPD
*1/
SHIFT FROM
(P/OFF
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically unlock. WHEN DRIVER’S DOOR
OPENS
*1/
WHEN SHIFTING
INTO PARK/ WHEN IGNITION
SWITCHED 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
*1/
ALL DOORS
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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 op
ening any door. 90 sec
/60 sec/ 30 sec
*1
POWER
TAILGATE
SETUPPOWER OPEN BY OUTER
HANDLEChanges the setting to open power tailgate by
tailgate outer handle.ON (POWER/MANUAL)*1/OFF
(MANUAL ONLY)
POWER TAILGATE
KEYLESS OPEN MODEChanges the keyless setting for when the power
tailgate opens.ANYTIME*1/ WHEN
UNLOCKED
MAINTENANCE
INFO.Resets/Cancels the engine oil life display when you
have performed the maintenance service. RESET
/CANCEL
DEFAULT
ALLCancels/Resets all the customized settings as
default.CANCEL /SET

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■Customization flow
Press the / button.
Vehicle Settings
Meter Setup
Keyless Access Setup
Lighting Setup
“Trip A” Reset Timing
Adjust Outside Temp. Display
Language Selection
“Trip B” Reset Timing
Keyless Access Light Flash
Door Unlock Mode
Keyless Access Beep
Headlight Auto Off Timer
Interior Light Dimming Time
Auto Light Sensitivity
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
Remote Start System On/Off*
Driver Assist System Setup*ACC Display Speed Unit*ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep*Forward Collision Warning Distance*
Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep*
Blind Spot Info*
SEL/RESET
Turn by Turn Display*
Driving Position SetupMemory Position LinkSEL/RESET
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SEL/RESET
Maintenance Info.
Default All
Exit
Door SetupKey And Remote Unlock Mode
Auto Door Unlock
Auto Door Lock
Keyless Lock Answer Back
Security Relock Timer
SEL/RESET
Power Open By Outer Handle
Power Tailgate SetupSEL/RESET
Keyless Open Mode

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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Driving
Position
Setup
Memory Position LinkChanges the driver’s seat position to a stored
setting.On*1/ Off
Keyless
Access
Setup Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle and tailgate handle. When you
press the tailgate release button, if you chose
Driver
Door Only , only tailgate is unlatched.
If you chose All Doors, tailgate is unlatched and all
doors are unlocked. Driver Door Only
*1/
All Doors
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 so
und 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
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 th e headlights to come on.Max/High /Mid*1/Low /Min
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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Door Setup
Auto Door LockChanges the setting for when the doors
automatically lock.With Vehicle Speed*1/
Shift
From P /Off
Auto Door UnlockChanges 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
ModeSets 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
BackLOCK/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.
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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Power
Tailgate
Setup Power Open By Outer
Handle
Changes the setting to open power tailgate by
tailgate outer handle. On (Power/Manual)
*1/
Off
(Manual Only)
Keyless Open Mode Changes the keyless setting
for when the power
tailgate opens. Anytime
*1/
When Unlocked
Maintenance
Info.Resets/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
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock.............................. 120
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 121
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ..... 124Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 125
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ... 130Childproof Door Locks ..................... 131
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 132
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 133
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 139
Security System Alarm ...................... 139
Opening and Closing the Windows .... 142Opening and Closing the Moonroof....... 145Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 146
Turn Signals ..................................... 149
Light Switches.................................. 149
Fog Lights
*...................................... 152
Daytime Running Lights ................... 152
Wipers and Washers ........................ 153
Brightness Control ........................... 156
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ... 157Driving Position Memory System ...... 158 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 160
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 161
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 162
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 164
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 171
Interior Convenience Items .............. 173
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 182
Synchronized Mode ......................... 184
Automatic Climate Control Sensors.....185
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Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the keyless access remote to start and
stop the engine, and to lock and unlock all the
doors and tailgate. You can also use the
keyless access system to lock and unlock the
doors and tailgate.
■Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All of the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 139
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.
You can remotely start the engine using the two-way
keyless access remote.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback
* P. 272
Models with two-way keyless access remote
HOLD
HOLD
Models without two-way keyless
access remote
Models with two-way keyless
access remote
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■Keyless access remote
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors and the tailgate wh en 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.
Models without two-way keyless
access remote
Models with two-way keyless
access remote
Built-in Key Release Knob
Built-in Key Release Knob

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Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.