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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
Shows the total number of miles or kilome ters that your vehicle has accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles or kilomete rs driven since the last reset. Meters A
and B can be used to measure two separate trips.
■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the TRIP button. The trip meter
is reset to 0.0.
Shows the outside temperature in Fahr enheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ± 5°F (U.S.) or ± 3°C (Canada) if the
temperature reading seems incorrect.
Shows the estimated average fuel econom y of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or
l/100 km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset,
the average fuel economy is also reset.
■Odometer
■Trip Meter
■Outside Temperature
■Average Fuel Economy
1 Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the TRIP button.
1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust fr om another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the multi-information display’s customized
features to correct the temperature.
2 Customized Features P. 126, 259
1Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2 Customized Features P. 126, 259
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 138
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 139
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 141
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 142
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 148
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 150
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 151
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 152
Security System ................................ 155
Immobilizer System .......................... 155 Security System Alarm...................... 155Opening and Closing the Windows
.... 158Opening and Closing the Moonroof....... 160Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 161
Turn Signals ..................................... 164
Light Switches.................................. 165
Fog Lights
*...................................... 168
Daytime Running Lights ................... 168
Wipers and Washers ........................ 169
Brightness Control ........................... 172
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror .......... 173
Driving Position Memory System ...... 174 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 176
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 177
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 177
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 178
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 180
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 180
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 187
Interior Lights .................................. 187
Interior Convenience Items .............. 189
Climate Control System ................... 199
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 199
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......207
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the keyless access remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors and open the
trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle. You can open the trunk within about
32 inches (80 cm) radius from the trunk
release button.
■Using the Keyless Access System1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light comes on when you unlock
the doors.
No doors opened: The li ght fades out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked: The light goes off immediately.
2 Interior Lights P. 187
Models without rear door touch sensor
Models with rear door touch sensor
1Using the Keyless Access System
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the keyless access system,
the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 126, 259
You can lock or unlock doors using the keyless access
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
■Locking the doors and the trunk
Press the door lock button on the front or
rear
* door.
u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors lock; and the
security system sets.
1Using the Keyless Access System
•Do not leave the keyless access remote in the
vehicle when you get out . Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the keyless access
remote, you can lock/unlock the doors while
someone else with the remote is within range.
•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the keyless access remote is within range.
•If you grip a front or rear* door handle wearing
gloves, the door sensor ma y be slow to respond or
may not respond by unlocking the doors.
•You cannot unlock the door by gripping the handle
after two seconds of unlocking it.
•The door may not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unl ock 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.
Door Lock Button
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
When the light switch is in AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatica lly depending on the
ambient brightness.
You can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 126, 259
■Automatic Lighting Control1Automatic Lighting Control
We recommend that you tu rn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Light Sensor
Models with automatic
intermittent wipers
Models without automatic
intermittent wipers
Light Sensor
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
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Controls
When you push the lever down to AUTO, the
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stops in
accordance with the am ount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.
■AUTO sensitivity adjustment
When in AUTO, you can also adjust the
rainfall sensor sensitivity using the adjustment
ring.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers*1 Wipers and Washers
If the wiper stops operating due to any obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, pa rk the vehicle in a safe
place.
Rotate the wipe r switch to OFF, and set the power
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then
remove the obstacle.
1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not put the wiper lever in AUTO when cleaning
the windshield or driving through a car wash. If the
wiper lever is in AUTO , and the power mode is in ON,
the rainfall sensor may re spond to your hand or car
wash liquids, and the wipers may operate
automatically.
Rainfall Sensor
Adjustment Ring
Low Sensitivity: Wipers will operate
when more rainfall is detected.
High Sensitivity: Wipers will operate
when less rainfall is detected.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror and power door
mirrors
* reduce the glare from headlights
behind you.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors*
1 Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 180
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors*
The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in (R.
Sensor
Mirror with bezel
Mirror without bezel
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the Seats uRear Seats
Controls
Rear Seats
1. Remove the center shoulder belt from the
guide.
2. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release
the lock.
3. Fold the seat-back down.
If the rear head restraints get caught on the
front seat-backs, remove the head restraints.
2Removing and Reinstalling the Head
Restraints P. 183
■60/40 Split Folding Down the Rear Seats160/40 Split Folding Down the Rear Seats
The rear seat-backs can be folded down to
accommodate bulkier items in the trunk.
Never drive with a seat-back folded down and the
trunk lid open. 2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66
To lock the seat-back upri ght, push it backwards until
it locks.
When returning a seat-back to it’s original position,
push it firmly back. Also, m ake sure all rear shoulder
belts are positioned in front of the seat-back, and the
center shoulder belt is re -positioned in the guide.
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly. 2 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 52
Also make sure all items in the trunk or items
extending through the opening into the rear
seats are properly secured. Loose items can fly
forward if you have to brake hard.
The front seat(s) must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the rear seats as they fold
down.
Center
Shoulder Belt
Guide
Release
Lever
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
■SYNC on and off
1.Select SYNC.
2. Select ON for synchronized mode, and OFF
for dual mode.
u When in synchronized mode, the
passenger’s side temperature and vent
mode become the same as the driver’s
side settings.
3. Adjust the temperature or change the
mode from the driver’s side.
■Changing the fan speed
1.Select .
2. Change the fan speed with one of the
following:
The fan speed level indicators: Select your
desired speed level. The smaller indicator is
for a slower speed, and the larger for a
faster speed.
(+/(-: To go up or down one level at a
time.
Fan AUTO : The system automatically
selects the fan speed most suitable to the
ambient environment.
1 SYNC on and off
When you press the button, the system changes
to synchronized mode.
When the system is not in SYNC mode, the driver’s
side temperature and th e front passenger’s side
temperature can be set separately.
You can also turn off SYNC mode by changing the
front passenger’s si de temperature.
The system adjusts each temperature based on the
information of the sunli ght sensor and the sun
position updated by the GPS.
Models with navigation system
1 Changing the fan speed
While the climate control system is in AUTO, Fan
AUTO is highlighted.
Fan Speed Level Indicators
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uuClimate Control System uAutomatic Climate Control Sensors
Controls
Automatic Climate Control Sensors
The automatic climate control system is
equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill
any liquid on them.Sensor
Sensor
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