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uuIndicatorsu
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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds if
you are not wearing a seat belt
when you set the power mode to
ON.●If the front passenger is not
wearing a seat belt, the indicator
comes on about a few seconds
later.●Blinks while driving if either you or
the front passenger has not
fastened a seat belt. The beeper
sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator goes off
when you and the front passenger fasten
their seat belts.●Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat belt -
A detection error may have occurred in the
sensor. Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2Seat Belt Reminder P. 32
Low Fuel
Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 2.5
U.S. gal./9.5 Liter left).●Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.
●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as
possible.●Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.

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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Blind Spot
Information (BSI)
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.●Stays on while BSI is turned off.
—
●Comes on when mud, snow, or ice
accumulates in the vicinity of
sensor.
●Comes on while driving - Remove the
obstacle in the vicinity of sensor.
2Blind Spot Information (BSI) System
*
P. 361
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the system.
●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
Collision
Mitigation Brake
System
TM
(CMBSTM)
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.●Comes on when you deactivate the
CMBS
TM. A MID message appears
for a few seconds.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the CMBS
TM.
●Stays on constantly without the
CMBS
TM off - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
2Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM)* P. 371
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.
●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 406
●Appears while you are customizing the settings and the
shift lever is moved out of
(P.
2Customized Features P. 104
●Appears when the transmission fluid temperature is too
high.
●Stop in a safe place in
(P. Let the engine idle until the
message disappears.
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on the
battery.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 426
●Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the battery is not charging.
●Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger to
reduce electricity consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 465
Canadian models

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Continued
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when pressing the IDS button.
uPress again to change the next mode.
2Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) P. 333
●Appears if there is a problem with the radiator system.
●Drive slowly to prevent overheating and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
●Appears when there is a problem with the headlights.
●Appears while driving - The low beam headlights
may not be on. When conditions allow you to drive
safety, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
●Appears if there is a problem with the parking sensor
system
*.
●Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with
mud, ice, snow, etc. If the indicator(s) stays on or the
beeper does not stop even after you clean the area,
have the system checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models

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Continued
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when ACC with LSF has been automatically
canceled.
●You can resume the set speed after the condition that
caused ACC with LSF to cancel improves. Press the RES/
+/SET/– switch up.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
* P. 337
●Appears if anything covers the radar sensor cover and
prevents the sensor from detecting a vehicle in front.●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain, snow,
fog, etc.)
●When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your vehicle in a
safe place, and wipe off dirt using a soft cloth.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
does not disappear even after you clean the sensor
cover.
●Appears when the vehicle speed slows down to 25 mph
(40 km/h) and the vehicle ahead of you goes out of the
ACC with LSF range while ACC with LSF is in operation.
●ACC with LSF has been automatically canceled.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
* P. 337
●Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/– switch down
while the vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h)
and the vehicle ahead of you goes out of the ACC with
LSF range.
●ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
* P. 337
●Appears when the distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle ahead of you is too close while ACC with LSF
is in operation.
●ACC with LSF has been automatically canceled.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
* P. 337
Models with ACC with LSF* Not available on all models

uuGauges and Multi-Information Display (MID)uMID
100Instrument Panel
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) 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 until the trip
meter is reset to 0.0.
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
Shows the estimated average fuel economy 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.■Trip Meter■Outside Temperature■Average Fuel Economy
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the TRIP button.1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is located in the front
bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from 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 MID’s customized features to correct the
temperature.
2Customized Features P. 1041Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2Customized Features P. 104

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 114
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 115
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 117
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength......................................... 123
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 124
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 126
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 127
Opening and Closing the Tailgate... 128
Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 135Security System Alarm...................... 135
Opening and Closing the Windows... 138
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
.. 140
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 141
Turn Signals ..................................... 144
Light Switches.................................. 145
Daytime Running Lights ................... 148
Wipers and Washers ........................ 149
Brightness Control ........................... 153
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror .......... 154
Driving Position Memory System ...... 155
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 157Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 158
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 159
Adjusting the Seats
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 161
Rear Seats........................................ 168
Armrest ........................................... 171
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 172
Interior Convenience Items .............. 174
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 185
Rear Climate Control System ........... 192
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 196

uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
118Controls
When you carry the keyless access remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors and the
tailgate.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle. You can open the tailgate within
about 32 inches (80 cm) radius from the
tailgate outer handle.
■Using the Keyless Access System
1Using the Remote Transmitter
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the battery is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 427
You can customize the door lock mode and keyless
lock acknowledgement setting.
2Customized Features P. 104, 248
Models without rear door touch sensorModels with rear door touch sensor

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
■Locking the doors and tailgate
Press the door lock button on a front door,
rear doors
* or the tailgate.
uSome exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors and tailgate 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 and unlock
the tailgate 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 door handle wearing gloves, the door
sensor may be slow to respond or may not respond
by unlocking the doors.•The door may not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that the door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.•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.
Door Lock Button
Lock Button
* Not available on all models

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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
Controls
Press the power tailgate button for more than
one second to operate when the power mode
is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
To reverse direction while the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
■Customizing when to open the tailgate
Anytime: The power tailgate unlocks and opens at the same time. This is the
default setting.
When Unlocked: The tailgate opens when all doors are unlocked.2Customized Features P. 104, 248■Remote Transmitter
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
If the power tailgate meets resistance while opening
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the
direction. The beeper sounds three times.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
tailgate is almost closed to make sure that it fully
closes.
Do not touch the sensors located on both sides of the
tailgate. The power tailgate does not close if you
touch either sensor when you are trying to close the
tailgate.
Be careful not to scratch the sensors with a sharp
object. If scratched, they can be damaged, and the
power tailgate closing feature malfunctions.
Power
Tailgate
Button