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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
■Unlocking the vehicle
Grab the driver’s door handle:u The driver’s door unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Grab the front passenger’s or rear
* door
handle: u All the doors unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Press the trunk release button: u The trunk unlocks and opens.
u A beeper will sound.
2 Using the Trunk Release Button P. 125
Trunk
Release
Button
1Using the Keyless Access System•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unlock the doors with the
keyless access remote if it is above or below the
outside handle.•The keyless access remote may not operate if it is
too close to the door and door glass.
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle, the doors will automatically
relock.
When you go into the front side of the keyless access
system working range with all the doors locked, the
front and rear
* door outer handle ambient lights
come on for 30 seconds.
The lights do not come on if you have previously
stayed within the range for more than five minutes,
or the doors have been locked for a few days.
The feature activates again after you drive the
vehicle, then lock the doors.
The light flash, beep and unlock settings can be
customized using the audio/information screen or
multi-information display. 2 Customized Features P. 102, 263
* Not available on all models

uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
122Controls
Pull the front door inner handle.
u The door unlocks and opens in one
motion.
Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other
doors.
To avoid all the doors to be unlocked, use the lock tab on the driver’s door to unlock,
then lock again before opening the door. u This setting works for one time only. If you do not want all the doors to be
unlocked all the time, customize the Auto Door Unlock setting to Off using
the multi-information display or audio/information screen.
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Unlocking Using the Inner Handle of Front Doors
1 Unlocking Using the Inner Handle of Front Doors
The inner front door handles are designed to allow
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.
However this feature requires that front seat
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while
the vehicle is in motion.
Children should always ride in a rear seat where
childproof door locks are provided.
2 Childproof Door Locks P. 123
Inner Handle

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uAuto Door Locking/Unlocking
Controls
Auto Door Locking/UnlockingYour vehicle locks all doors and unlocks the driver’s door automatically when a
certain condition is met.■Drive lock mode
All doors lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).■Driver’s door open mode
All doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.■
Auto Door Locking
■
Auto Door Unlocking
1 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
You can turn off or change to another auto door
locking/unlocking setting using the audio/
information screen or multi-inf ormation display.
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering WheelENGINE START/STOP Button■
Changing the Power Mode
1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the keyless access
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the keyless access remote
is close to the door or window, even if it is outside the
vehicle.
ON mode:
Indicator in the button is off, if the engine is running.
If the keyless access remote battery is weak, beeper
sounds and the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start
Button message appears on the multi-infor mation
display. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 475
Operating Range
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off. The steering wheel
is locked. The power to all electrical components
is turned off.
Press the button without the shift lever in
( P.
Shift to
( P then press the button.
Press the button.
Without depressing
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button is on. Indicator in the
button blinks (from ON to ACCESSORY). Operate
the audio system and other accessories in this
position.
ON
Indicator in the button is on. All electrical
components can be used.
Indicator

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
Warning buzzers may sound from inside or/
and outside the vehicle to remind you that the
keyless access remote is out of the vehicle. If
the buzzer continues even after the remote is
put back inside, place it to be within its
operational range.■When the power mode is in ON
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed,
warning buzzers sound from both inside and
outside the vehicle. A warning message on
the multi-information display notifies the
driver inside that the remote is out.■When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a
warning buzzer sounds from outside the
vehicle.
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Keyless Access Remote Reminder
1 Keyless Access Remote Reminder
When the keyless access remote is within the
system’s operational range, and the driver’s door is
closed, the warning function cancels.
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the vehicle
after the engine has been started, you can no longer
change the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or
restart the engine. Al ways make sure if the remote is
in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
Removing the keyless access remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.
Do not put the keyless access remote on the
dashboard or in the glove box. It may cause the
warning buzzer to go off. Under some other
conditions that can prevent the vehicle from locating
the remote, the warning buzzer may also go off even
if the remote is withi n the system’s operational
range.
Models with
navigation
system
Models without
navigation
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the power mode is in ON, you can use
the
(+
or
(-
button to adjust instrument
panel brightness.
To brighten: Press the
(+
button.
To dim: Press the
(-
button.
You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. The multi-
information display will return to its original
state several seconds after you adjust the
brightness.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the multi-
information display while you are adjusting it.
1 Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.
When it is bright outside and the headlight
integration with the wiper is activated, the
instrument panel brightness does not change.
Pushing or rolling the right selector wheel changes to
a different display.
If you press the
(+ button until the brightness display
is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels the
reduced instrument panel brightness when the
parking lights are on.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
( + Button
(- ButtonModels with
navigation
system
Models without
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
Controls
Driving Position Memory SystemYou can store two driver’s seat (except for power lumbar), steering wheel and door
mirror positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or keyless
access system, the seat and door mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two
preset positions.
The steering wheel will move to the stored position when you set the power mode
to ACCESSORY.
The multi-information display shows you which remote transmitter you used to
unlock the vehicle when you enter.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
1Driving Position Memory System
Using the audio/information screen or multi-
information display, you can disable the automatic
seat, steering wheel and door mirrors adjustment
function.
2 Customized Features P. 102, 263
DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
162Controls
You can lock the glove box, trunk, and/or
navigation
*/audio system, entering a PIN code
from the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
To lock:
1. Select Shortcuts .
2. Select Valet.
3. Select the item you want to be PIN-
protected from the locked area, then select
OK .
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Valet Mode
1Valet Mode
If you need to give the key to someone else, lock the
trunk pass-through cover first, and give the keyless
access remote without a built-in key as a valet key.
2 Trunk Pass-through Cover P. 170
Locked Area
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
4. The previous code is displayed. Select OK.
u You will receive a confirmation message
on the display. Select OK.
When you enter the PIN code for the first time
or if you want to change the code:
1. Select Shortcuts .
2. Select Valet.
3. Select the item you want to be PIN-
protected from the locked area, then select
OK .
4. Enter your selected four-digit PIN code,
then select OK.
5. You will be asked to enter the same four-
digit PIN code again. Enter, then select OK.
u You will receive a confirmation message
on the display. Select OK.
To unlock:
1. Select Valet.
2. Select Unlock .
3. Enter the four-digit PIN code you have
previously selected, then select OK.
1Valet Mode
The PIN code entering screen also appears when you
press:•The glove box open button•The trunk release button on the driver's door, on
the trunk, or on the remote
While the glove box or the trunk is PIN-protected.
If you have locked all the items of the locked area, the
PIN code entering screen appears with the power
mode in ACCESSORY.
You can cancel the valet mode when you manually
open the trunk. 2 When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 494
If you have only set Navi, Phone, Audio PIN-
protected but forgot your four-digit PIN code, you
need to go to a dealer to have the set valet mode
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Controls
Climate Control SystemUsing Automatic Climate ControlThe automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1.Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side
temperature control switch.
3. Press the (On/off) button to cancel.
In addition to the button/switch operations, you can control the climate control
system from the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM touch screen.
1 Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons/icons on the touch screen are pressed
while using the climate control system in AUTO, the
function of the button/icon that was pressed will take
priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button/icon that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the
fan may operate at low speed for a while after the
AUTO button has been pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button swit ches the climate control
system between on and off. When turned on, the
system returns to your last selection.
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the
driver’s ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the
climate control settings are turned to the respective
mode automatically when you set the power mode to
ON.
(On/off) Button
AUTO Button
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
Passenger’s
Side
Temperature
Control Switch Passenger’s
Side
Temperature
Driver’s Side
Temperature