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Keyless Access Remote System
Main SwitchThis switch is in the glove box. You
can cancel the keyless access system
features, which are locking/
unlocking the doors, unlocking the
tailgate, and starting the engine
while carrying the keyless access
remote. To cancel the system, turn
the keyless access system main
switch off by pushing it down.NOTE:
Turning off the keyless
access system will disable lockout
prevention.
With the keyless access remote
system main switch off, you should
insert the keyless access remote into
the keyless remote slot to start the
engine. For more information, see
page 205.
Keyless Access System
Indicator
According to the message on the
multi-information display, this
indicator has two indications. A
‘‘ CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS
SYSTEM ’’message indicates a
problem with the keyless access
system. A ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS
STARTING SYSTEM ’’message
indicates a problem with the keyless
starting system.
This indicator normally comes on for
several seconds when you change
the power mode to ON.
OFF
MAIN SWITCH
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Check Keyless Access SystemHave your vehicle checked by your
dealer if:●The keyless access system
indicator comes on and stays on
while you are driving.●The indicator comes on after the
engine has started.
●The multi-information display
shows‘‘CHECK KEYLESS
ACCESS SYSTEM. ’’
In this case, use the built-in key to
lock/unlock the doors and insert the
keyless access remote into the slot to
start the engine (see page 205).
Check Keyless Starting SystemHave your vehicle checked by your
dealer if:●The keyless access system
indicator comes on and stays on
while you are driving.●The indicator comes on and stays
on in any power mode.
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
INDICATOR
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
INDICATOR
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●The multi-information display
shows‘‘CHECK KEYLESS
STARTING SYSTEM. ’’
In this case, you should not shut off
your engine until you are in a safe
location or at your dealer, as your
vehicle may not restart. Keyless Access Remote Slot
In the following two cases, you have
to insert the keyless access remote
into the keyless access remote slot to
set the power mode and start the
engine.●If the remote battery becomes
weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.●When the keyless access remote
system main switch in the glove
box is set to off.To remove the keyless access
remote, place the vehicle in the
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode, then
pull out the keyless access remote.
To avoid damaging the slot, do not
insert any other objects into the slot
or put a sticker on the keyless access
remote.
Inserting the remote does not charge
the remote battery. If necessary, you
should replace the battery as soon as
possible.KEYLESS ACCESS
REMOTE
SLOT
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Operation GuidanceWhen you open the driver’s door,
and each time you press the engine
start/stop button, you will see the
‘‘ INSERT KEYLESS REMOTE INTO
SLOT’’ message on the multi-
information display in the following
situations:●When the keyless access system
main switch (see page 203) is off.●When the keyless access remote is
not in the vehicle. If you turn off the vehicle and leave
the remote in the keyless access
remote slot, you will hear a reminder
beeper, and the following message
will appear on the multi-information
display.
If the vehicle is left in the
ACCESSORY mode, the
‘‘TO TURN
VEHICLE OFF: ’’message is shown
on the multi-information display
when you open the driver’ s door. If
the vehicle is left in the VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK) mode with the keyless
access remote in the slot, the
‘‘ REMOVE KEYLESS REMOTE
FROM SLOT’’ message is shown on
the multi-information display.
The shift lever must be in Park
before you can press the engine
start/stop button twice to set the
vehicle into the VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) mode.
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Built-in Key and Remote
The built-in key can be used to lock/
unlock the doors and the tailgate
when the 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
key into the remote until it clicks.
To avoid damaging the remote and
the built-in key, never pull on the
built-in key unless you are pressing
the release button.
The keyless access system uses an
electric field to identify the remote.If you use medical equipment such
as a cardiac pacemaker, ask your
doctor if the electric field used by the
remote will affect it.
Valet Function
The glove box cannot be opened
without the built-in key when you
lock the glove box with the built-in
key. Then, the glove box cannot be
opened by using the remote.
Remove the built-in key from the
remote by pressing the button, then
give that remote to someone else as a
valet key.
BUILT-IN KEY
RELEASE
BUTTON
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Light Control ButtonsYour vehicle has the light control
buttons on the front ceiling. With
these buttons, you can select three
positions: OFF, DOOR (door
activated position), and ON.
To select a position, press the
appropriate button.
When you press the DOOR button,
the indicator in the button comes on
as a reminder.To turn off the setting, press the OFF
button.
OFF position:●The front individual map lights can
be turned on and off by pressing
each map light button (
).
●The rear individual map lights
cannot be turned on.Door (door activated) position:●The individual map lights in the
front and rear come on when any
door or the tailgate is opened,
when the remote transmitter/
remote (on models with keyless
access system) is used to unlock
the doors (see page 157). When
the doors and the tailgate are
closed, each light can be turned on
and off by pushing the map light
button (
).
After all doors and the tailgate are
closed tightly, the lights dim slightly,
then fade out in about 30 seconds. To change the
‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page
124.
With any door or the tailgate left
open, the lights stay on about 15
minutes, then go out.
On models without keyless access systemThe lights also come on when the
key is removed from the ignition
switch.On models with keyless accesssystemThe lights also come on when the
power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).ON position:●All the individual map lights come
on and stay on.
DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION
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Individual Map LightsTurn on the front individual map
lights by pushing each map light
button (
). Push the button again to
turn it off. When the door activated
position is selected with the light
control button, the rear map lights
can be turned on by pushing each
map light button (
). Push the
button again to turn it off. If any map light is left on when the
ignition switch is turned off (or the
vehicle is in VEHICLE OFF mode),
and all doors and the tailgate are
closed, it will turn off when the
vehicle is locked with the remote
transmitter/keyless access remote,
or after 15 minutes.
Courtesy Lights
The courtesy lights come on when
you turn the parking lights on. To
adjust its brightness, press either of
the instrument panel brightness
control buttons (＋
or－) with the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position.
Front
Rear
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Keyless Access Remote Slot LightOn models with Keyless Access SystemYour vehicle has a keyless access
remote slot light. The light comes on
when you:●Open any door.●Set the vehicle mode to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).●Remove the keyless access remote
from the keyless access remote
slot.After all doors are closed tightly, the
light dims slightly, then fades out in
about 30 seconds (depending on the
interior light dimming timer setting).
The light turns off before 30 seconds
have elapsed if you lock the driver's
door.
LIGHTS
Interior Lights
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NOTE:The lid must be securely
locked in place or put in the under
floor storage while driving. A lid that
is not locked in place could become a
projectile and cause injury in a
sudden stop or crash. Glove Box
Open the glove box by pulling out
the handle. Close it with a firm push.
Lock or unlock the glove box with
the master key or the built-in key on
models with keyless access system.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.Sunglasses Holder
To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the lid. It will unlatch and swing
down. To close it, push it until it
latches. Make sure the holder is
closed while you are driving.SUNGLASSES HOLDER
PUSH
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The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable driving
environment in all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has many
features. This section describes those
features and how to use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number to
enable it.
Climate Control System
..................
220
Audio System
................................
228
Audio System (Models without Navigation System)
....................
229
Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models
without navigation system)
..........
230
Playing the XM
®Radio (Models
without navigation system)
..........
238
Playing Discs (Models without navigation system)
.....................
244
Disc Changer Error Message (Models without navigationsystem)
.................................
254 Playing an iPod
®(Models without
navigation system)
.....................
255
iPod
®Error Messages (Models
without navigation system)
..........
263
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device
(Models without navigationsystem)
.................................
264
USB Flash Memory Device Error
Messages (Models withoutnavigation system)
.................
271
Bluetooth
®Audio System (Models
without navigation system)
..........
272
Audio System (Models with navigation system)
.....................
277
Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system)
..............
278
Playing the XM
®Radio (Models with
navigation system)
.....................
291
Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system)
.....................
300
Disc Player Error Messages (Models with navigation system)
..............
311
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD)
Audio (Models with navigationsystem)
.................................
312
Playing an iPod
®(Models with
navigation system)
.....................
340 iPod
®Error Messages (Models with
navigation system)
.....................
348
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigationsystem)
.................................
349
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigationsystem)
.................................
359
Bluetooth
®Audio System (Models
with navigation system)
..............
360
Protecting Your Discs
.....................
365
FM/AM Radio Reception
................
369
Auxiliary Input Jack
........................
371
Remote Audio Controls
...................
371
Radio Theft Protection
....................
374
Setting the Clock
...........................
375
Security System
.............................
378
Cruise Control
...............................
379
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
........
382
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver
....
396
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®(Models
without navigation system)..........
399
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®(Models
with navigation system)..............
416
AcuraLink
®(U.S. models only)
.........
435
Rearview Mirror with Rearview
Camera Display
.........................
451
Features
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Features
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