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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS (P.72)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.69,72)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
(P.75) NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.30)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
(P.68)
(P.174)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P.73)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
(P.74) INTERFACE DIAL
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.100)
(P.211)
(P.294)
(P.231) (P.223)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKVOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS HORN
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .54
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Indicators .56 .............................................
Gauges .63
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Inf ormation Display .64
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Odometer .64
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .65
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Trip Meter .65
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Check Fuel Cap Message .66
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Maintenance Minder .66
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Fuel Gauge .66
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .67
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .68
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Turn Signals and Headlights .69
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Fog Lights .72
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Instrument Panel Brightness .72
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Hazard Warning Button .73
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Rear Window Def ogger .74
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .75
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Keys and Locks .76
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Immobilizer System .77
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Ignition Switch .78
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Door Locks .79
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .80
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Childproof Door Locks .86
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Remote Transmitter .86 ................................................
Trunk .90
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Emergency Trunk Opener .91
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Seats .92
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Front Seat Power Adjustments .92
FrontSeatManual
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Adjustments .93
Driver’s Seat Manual Height ..............................
Adjustment .94
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Head Restraints .94
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Folding Rear Seat .97
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Seat Heaters .100
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Mirrors .101
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Power Windows .103
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Moonroof .107
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Parking Brake .109
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Interior Convenience Items .110
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Beverage Holders .111
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Accessory Power Sockets .111
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Console Compartment .112
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Glove Box .113
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Sunglasses Holder .113
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Sun Visors .114
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Vanity Mirror .115
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Coat Hook .115
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Center Pocket .115
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Interior Lights .116
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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(P.57) (P.62)
: If equipped LOW FUEL INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN MONITOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.62) (P.61)
(P.61)
(P.61)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.57)(P.57)(P.58)
(P.62)
(P.60)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
(P.62)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.61)
(P.56)(P.60)
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.58)(P.58)
(P.56,370)(P.56,369) (P.56,369)
(P.59)
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
LOW TIRE
PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P.59)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR (P.59)
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The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
This indicator will also come on
when the light switch is in AUTO
and the lights turn on automatically.
All the indicators in the monitor
come on f or a f ew seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
The appropriate indicator comes on
in this monitor if the trunk or any
door is not closed tightly.
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EX-L and EX-L V6
Instrument Panel Indicators
Door and T runk Open Monitor
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators Lights On Indicator
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DRIVER’S
DOOR OPEN
INDICATOR
TRUNK
OPEN
INDICATOR
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This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
If this indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position and release the parking
brake, it means there is a problem
with the DRL. There may also be a
problem with the high beam
headlights. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
security system.
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
When the indicator comes on, there
is about 2.8 U.S. gal (10.5
)of fuel
remaining in the tank bef ore the
needle reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the needle does reach E. 69
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If equipped
High Beam Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Security System Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in f or scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the inf ormation display. See pagef or more inf ormation on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page . This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine’s f uel system will be
disabled (see page ).
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
(see page ).
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Immobilizer System
Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Washer Level Indicator
Cruise Control Main
Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
HORN
(P.100)(P.74) HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.69,72)
(P.75) (P.72)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.30)
(P.73)
INTERFACE DIAL (P.74)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS (P.68)
(P.211) (P.294)
(P.231) (P.223)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKVOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS (P.174)
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Parking and indicator lights
AUTO
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on Push down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever and
hold it. The lever will return to the
center when you release it or
complete a turn. When the light switch is in either of
these positions, the lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
This indicator stays on if you leave
the lights on and turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or
LOCK (0) position.
To switch f rom low
beams to high beams, push the lef t
lever f orward until you hear a click.
The blue high beam indicator will
come on (see page ). Pull it back
to return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beamsstayonaslongasyouhold
the lever back.
If equipped Turning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
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Turn Signals and Headlights
Turn Signal
High Beams
Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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EX-L V6 model is shown.
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µEven with the automatic lighting
f eature turned on, we recommend
thatyouturnonthelightsmanually
when driving at night or in a dense
f og, or when you enter dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking
f acilities.
Do not leave the light switch in
AUTO if you will not be driving the
vehicle f or an extended period (a
weekormore).Youshouldalsoturn
of f the lights if you plan to leave the
engine idling or of f f or a long time.
The automatic lighting
f eature turns on the headlights and
all other exterior lights, when it
senses low ambient light.
The lights will remain on when you
turn of f the ignition switch. They will
turn of f automatically when you
remove the key and open the driver’s
door. To turn them on again, either
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position or turn the light switch
to the position.
To turn on automatic lighting, turn
the light switch to AUTO at any time.
The lights will come on automatically
when the outside light level becomes
low (at dusk, f or example). The
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. The lights and indicator
will turn of f automatically when the
system senses high ambient light. The automatic lighting f eature is
controlledbyasensorlocatedontop
of the dashboard. Do not cover this
sensor or spill liquids on it.
EX-L and EX-L V6
Headlights
AUTO
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LIGHT SENSOR
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This f eature turns of f the headlights,
all other exterior lights, and the
instrument panel lights within 15
seconds after you remove the key
and close the driver’s door.
The automatic lighting of f f eature
activates if you leave the headlight
switch in the ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’
position or if the lights are turned on
by setting the switch in the ‘‘AUTO’’
position (if equipped), and you
remove the key, then open and close
the driver’s door.If you turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position with the
headlight switch on, but do not open
the door and get out, the lights turn
of f af ter 10 minutes (3 minutes, if
the switch is in the ‘‘AUTO’’
position).
If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
will go off. With the driver’s door
open, you will hear a lights-on
reminder chime.
The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver’s door.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
With the headlight switch of f or in
the position, the high beam
headlights and the high beam
indicator come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
Automatic Lighting Of f Feature Daytime Running Lights
Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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