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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup 
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
Vehicle 
Settings Door 
SetupAuto Door Lock
Changes the setting for the automatic locking 
feature. With Vehicle 
Speed
*1/
Shift from P/
Off
Auto Door Unlock Changes the setting for when the doors unlock 
automatically. All Doors When 
Driver’s Door 
Opens
*1/
All Doors 
When Shifted to 
Park /All Doors When 
Ignition Switched 
Off /Off
Key And Remote Unlock 
Mode Sets up either the driver
’s door or all doors to 
unlock on the first push of  the remote or built-in 
key. Driver Door
*1/
All 
Doors
Keyless Lock Answer Back LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.
On
*1/
Off
Security Relock Timer Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock 
and the security system to set after you unlock 
the vehicle without opening any door. 90seconds/
60seconds/
30seconds
*1
IDS 
Setup
Preferred IDS Mode Changes the Integrated 
Dynamics System mode 
setting for when you set the power mode to ON. Last Used*1/
Econ /
Normal /Sport
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup 
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Phone 
SettingsPhone
Connect Phone
Pairs a new phone to HFL, or connects or 
disconnects a paired phone.
2
Phone Setup  P. 285
—
Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a 
paired phone, or creates a security PIN.
2Phone Setup  P. 285
—
Edit Speed DialEdits, adds or deletes a speed dial entry.
2Phone Setup  P. 285—
Auto TransferSets calls to automatically transfer from your 
phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle.On*1/Off
Auto AnswerSets whether to automatically answer an 
incoming call after about four seconds.On /Off*1
Ring ToneSelects the ring tone.Fixed /Mobile 
Phone*1/ Off
Automatic Phone SyncSets a phonebook data to be automatically 
imported when a phone is paired to HFL.On*1/Off
Use Contact PhotoDisplays a caller’s picture on an incoming call 
screen.On*1/Off
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Features
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
The HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver can be programmed to operate up to three 
remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or 
home security systems.
Refer to the safety information that came wi th your garage door opener to test that 
the safety features are functioning properly. If you do not have the safety 
information, contact the manufacturer.
Before programming HomeLink, make sure that people and objects are out of the 
way of the garage or gate to prevent potential injury or damage.
When programming a garage door opener, pa rk just outside the garage door’s path.
■Important Safety Precautions
1HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
Before programming HomeLi nk to operate a garage 
door opener, confirm that the opener has an external 
entrapment protection system, such as an “electronic 
eye,” or other safety and re verse stop features. If it 
does not, HomeLink may not  be able to operate it.
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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
Features
HFL Menus
The power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use HFL.
■Phone Settings screen
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate   to select  Phone Settings, then 
press .
1 HFL Menus
To use HFL, you must first pair your  Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone to th e system while the vehicle 
is parked.
Some functions are limited  while driving. A message 
appears on the screen when the vehicle is moving 
and the operation is canceled.
PhoneConnect  Phone
Bluetooth 
Device List
 
(Existing 
entry list)Replace This  Device
Add Bluetooth  Device
Disconnect a paired phone from the system.Connect a phone to the system.
*1: Appears only when a pho ne is connected to HFL.Disconnect 
(Existing entry list)
 
 
Pair a phone to the system.
Edit PIN Create a security PIN for a paired phone.
Replace a previously paired phone with a 
new phone.
Delete This  DeviceDelete a previously paired phone.
 
 
 
 Add Bluetooth  DevicePair a phone to the system.
 
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Features
■To replace an already-paired phone 
with a new phone
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate   to select  Phone Settings, then 
press .
u Repeat the procedure to select 
Bluetooth Device List.
3. Rotate   to select a paired phone you 
want to replace,  then press  .
4. Rotate   to select  Replace This Device, 
then press  .
5. HFL enters the pairing process and searches 
a new phone.
u Follow the prompts to pair a new phone.
6. A notification appears on the screen if 
pairing is successful.1To replace an already-pair ed phone with a new phone
The replaced phone will keep the same speed dial 
entries, and security PIN information from the 
previously paired phone.
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Features
You can protect each of the six cell phones with a security PIN.
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate   to select  Phone Settings, then 
press .
u Repeat the procedure to select 
Bluetooth Device List.
3. Rotate   to select a phone you want to 
add a security PIN to, then press  .
4. Rotate   to select  Edit PIN, then press  .
5. Enter a new four-digit number.
u Rotate   to select, then press  .
Move   to delete. Rotate   to select 
OK  to enter the security PIN.
u You can also enter a number using the 
icons.
6. Re-enter the four-digit number.
u The screen returns to  the screen in step 
4.
■To Create a Security PIN1 To Create a Security PIN
If the phone is already secu rity PIN protected, you 
need to enter the current security PIN before clearing 
the PIN or creating a new one.
Audio/information screen
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
Audio/information screen
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on th e windows, door mirrors, exterior 
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of 
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel 
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check  for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires  P. 462
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around 
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force 
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim 
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid 
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water  into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water 
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine  and exhaust can ignite 
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a 
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended 
period, inspect and remove  any debris that may have 
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have 
fallen or have been carried  in for use as a nest by a 
small animal. Also check  under the hood for leftover 
flammable materials after  you or someone else has 
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly  storing it, can affect your vehicle’s 
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit  P. 319
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view  and may be thrown forward  in the event of sudden 
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat  footwells. Make sure to secure the floor 
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator 
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside  P. 148
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head  restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats  P. 179
2 Adjusting the Front and Rear  Outer Head Restraint Positions  P. 181
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors  P. 177
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel  P. 176
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by  the factory, and does not 
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry 
heavy items in the trunk ha ve the aiming readjusted 
at a dealer or by a  qualified technician.
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Driving
■To stop the engine
Press and hold the   button 
for one second.
Go within the range, 
and try again.
Amber LED: Blinks when any 
button is pressed. Red LED:
●Comes on for one second to let you 
know that the engine has stopped.
●Blinks when the remote is out of 
the keyless access system range. 
The engine will not stop.
1
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
•The engine oil pressure is low.•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The telematics unit malfunctions.
•The security system alarm is not set.
Before starting the engine, make sure to check the 
door lock status using the remote. When you press 
the   button, wait for the green LED to blink. If 
the red LED turns on, the doors and trunk did not 
lock, and the engine does not start.
While the engine is running, the vehicle will 
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The air conditioning is acti vated in recirculation 
mode.
•The seat ventilation is activated*.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm 
temperature.
•The rear defogger and door  mirror heaters are 
activated.
•The seat and heated steering wheel are activated*.
2 Heated Steering Wheel* P. 195
2 Front Seat Heaters and Seat 
Ventilation
* P. 196
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. You can 
manually apply and release, or automatically release it.
■Manual operations
Use the electric parking brake switch to  apply or release the brake. Manually 
releasing the parking brake using the switch  helps your vehicle start slowly and 
smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.
■To apply manually
Pull the electric parkin g brake switch up gently 
and securely.
u The electric parking brake indicator 
comes on.
■Parking Brake1Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system 
motor operating from the re ar wheel area when you 
apply or release the parki ng brake, or set the power 
mode to OFF. This is normal.
The brake pedal may slightly  move due to the electric 
parking brake system opera tion when you apply or 
release the parking br ake. This is normal.
You cannot apply or  release the parking brake if the 
battery goes dead.
2 Jump Starting  P. 507
If you pull up the electric  parking brake switch while 
driving, all four  brakes get applied,  not the parking 
brake.
In the following situations, the parking brake 
automatically operates.
•When the vehicle stops more than 10 minutes 
while ACC with LSF* is activated.•When the driver’s seat belt  is unfastened while your 
vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with LSF*.•When the engine is turned off while ACC with LSF* 
is activated.
•When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake 
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.
•When the driver’s seat  belt is unfastened while 
your vehicle is stopped  and brake hold is applied.
•When the engine is turned off while brake hold is 
applied.
•When there is a problem with the Brake Hold 
System.
Electric Parking 
Brake Switch
Models with electronic gear selector
Electric Parking 
Brake Switch
Models with shift lever
* Not available on all models
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