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uu Indicators u Multi-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Multi-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the (information) button to see the message again
with the system me ssage indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 292
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2 Tighten Fuel Fill Cap Message P. 295
●Appears if there is a prob lem with the DRL system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights (DRL) P. 108
● Appears when the washer fluid gets low.●Refill washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 248
Canadian models
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uu Gauges and Multi-Information Display u Multi-Information Display
■List of customizable options
*1: Default Setting
Setup Group Customizable Features DescriptionSelectable settings
METER
SETUP
LANGUAGE SELECTIONChanges the displayed language.ENGLISH*1/FRENCH /SPANISH
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
DISPLAYAdjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.-5°F ~ ±0°F*1 ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C (Canada)
TRIP A RESET with
REFUELSets Trip A and the average fuel economy to reset
when you refuel.ON/OFF*1
ELAPSED TIME RESETChanges the resetting conditions of the elapsed
time.IGN OFF*1/TRIP A /TRIP B
POSITION
SETUPMEMORY POSITION
LINK *Changes the driver’s seat position to a stored
setting.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
TIMER Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door.
60sec
/30sec /15sec
*1/ 0sec
AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.
MAX/HIGH /MID
*1/LOW /MIN
* Not available on all models
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uu Gauges and Multi-Information Display u Multi-Information Display
Continued
*1: Default Setting
*2: Default Setting for automatic transmission
*3: Default Setting for manual transmission
Setup Group Customizable Features DescriptionSelectable settings
DOOR
SETUP
AUTO DOOR LOCKChanges the setting for the automatic locking
feature.OFF/ WITH VEH SPD*1/SHIFT
FROM P (A/T only)
AUTO DOOR UNLOCKChanges the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically.
OFF/DRIVER DOOR With
SHIFT to P*2 (A/T only)/ ALL
DOORS With SHIFT to P (A/T
only)/ DRIVER DOOR With IGN
OFF
*3/ ALL DOORS With IGN
OFF
DOOR LOCK MODESets 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
ACKNOWLEDGMENTLOCK/UNLOCK - The exterior lights flash LOCK (2nd
push) - The beeper soundsON*1/OFF
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMERChanges the time it takes fo r the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door.
90sec /60sec /30sec*1
DEFAULT ALLSets/Cancels all the customized settings as default.SET/ CANCEL
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock................................ 88
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................... 89
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ............................................ 91
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 93
Childproof Door Locks ....................... 95
Auto Door Lock/Unlock ...................... 95
Opening and Closing the Trunk ......... 96
Security System .................................. 99
Immobilizer System ............................ 99
Security System Alarm ........................ 99
Opening and Closing the Windows ... 101 Opening and Closing the Moonroof
.. 104
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel Ignition Switch ................................. 105
Turn Signals ..................................... 106
Light Switches.................................. 106
Fog Lights ........................................ 108
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) .......... 108
Wipers and Washers ........................ 109
Brightness Control ........................... 110
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button........................................ 111
Driving Position Memory System *....112
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 114 Adjusting the Mirrors
....................... 115
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 115
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 115
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 117
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 117
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items .............. .................................. 126
Interior Lights .................................. 126
Interior Convenience Items .............. 127
Climate Control System ................... 134
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 134
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 137
* Not available on all models
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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors,
trunk, and fuel fill door lock, and the
security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the
first push): u A beeper sounds and verifies the security
system is set.
■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver’s door and fuel fill door unlock.
Twice: u The rem aining doors and the
trunk unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1 Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will auto matically relock.
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light s come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The li ghts fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 126
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote transmitter will not work when the key is
in the ignition switch. The remote will not lock the
vehicle when a door 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 Battery P. 272
LED
Lock
Button
Unlock
Button
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Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inse rting the key into the ignition switch:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
•
Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the
ignition switch.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the doors, trunk, or hood are opened
without the key, or remote transmitter. It also activates if you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
after locking the doors with the remote transmitter.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and all the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, or remote transmitter. The system, along with the
horn and flashing lights, are deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental move ment of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
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■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0
, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
• The hood and trunk are closed.
• All doors are locked with the remote transmitter.
■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 or
remote transmitter. The security system al arm indicator goes off at the same time.
■The PANIC button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the PANIC button for
approximately one seco nd, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
■Panic Mode
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 th e lock tab or the master
door lock switch.
•Opening the trunk with the release button on the
driver’s door or the emergency trunk opener.
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 or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter th is system or add another
device to it.
PANIC
Button
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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Turn Signals
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w
.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation
1 Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
Repeatedly turning the headlights on and off reduces
the life of the HI D headlight bulbs.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail and license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and license plate
lights
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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Light Switches
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness. u You
can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 80
■Automatic lighting off feature
The headlights, all other exterior lights, a nd the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you remove the key, and close the driver’s door.
u You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2Customized Features P. 80
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0
with the headlight switch on, but do not
open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minu tes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the
AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)1 Automatic Operation (aut omatic 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.
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAX
HIGH
MID
LOW
MIN
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark
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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Fog Lights
Fog Lights
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:
• The ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
• The headlight switch is off, or in .
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set th e parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch will turn off th e daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights re turn to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
1 Fog Lights
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Indicators P. 64
Fog Light Switch
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