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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●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 even 
after you clean the area, have the system checked by a 
dealer.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s door 
while the engine is running by two-way keyless access 
remote.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback* P. 365
Models with parking sensor system
Models with two-way keyless access remote
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or  kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle has 
accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or k ilometers (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. 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. 120, 292
1Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel 
economy.
2 Customized Features  P. 120, 292
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 132
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 133
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength .. 135Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 136
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the  Inside ............................................. 144
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 146
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 147
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 148
Security System ................................ 151
Immobilizer System .......................... 151
Security System Alarm ...................... 151
Opening and Closing the Windows .... 154Opening and Closing the Moonroof....... 156Operating the Switches Around the 
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 157
Turn Signals ..................................... 160
Light Switches.................................. 161
Fog Lights
*...................................... 164
Daytime Running Lights ................... 164
Auto High-Beam .............................. 165
Wipers and Washers ........................ 168
Brightness Control ........................... 171
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror  Button........................................ 172
Driving Position Memory System ...... 173
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 175
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 176
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 176
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 177
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 179
Front Seats ...................................... 179
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience 
Items ................................................ 188
Interior Lights .................................. 188
Interior Convenience Items .............. 191
Climate Control System ................... 204
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 204
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......211
* 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 and trunk 
within a radius of about 32 inches (80 cm) of 
the outside door handle or 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. 188
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 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 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.
•After locking the door, you  have up to two seconds 
during which you can pull the door handle to 
confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to 
unlock the door immediately  after locking it, wait 
at least two seconds befo re gripping the handle, 
otherwise the door will not unlock.
•The door might 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. 120, 292
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)1Automatic 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.
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
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 amount of rainfall the 
rainfall sensor detects.
■AUTO sensitivity adjustment
When the wiper function is set to  AUTO, you 
can adjust the sensitivity  of the rainfall sensor 
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will 
operate in accordance with your preference.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers*1 Wipers and Washers
If the wipers st op operating due to  an obstacle such 
as the build-up of snow, pa rk the vehicle in a safe 
place.
Rotate the wiper 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.
NOTICE
AUTO  should always be turned  OFF before the 
following situation in order  to prevent severe damage 
to the wiper system:
•Cleaning the windshield
•Driving through a car wash•No rain present
Rainfall Sensor
Adjustment Ring
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
* 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 you are driving after dark, the 
automatic dimming rearview mirror and 
power door mirrors
* reduce the glare from 
headlights behind you, based on inputs from 
the mirror sensor. This feature is always active.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mi rror and Power Door Mirrors*
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and 
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Front Seats P. 179
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors*
The auto dimming function cancels when the 
transmission is in (R.
* 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.
2 Removing and Reinstalling the Head 
Restraints  P. 184
■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. 69
To lock the seat-back upri ght, push it backwards until 
it locks.
When returning a seat-back to its 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 Front Airbag Off Indicator  P. 54
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 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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