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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Security System
Alarm Indicator●Blinks when the Security System
Alarm has been set.
2Security System Alarm P. 117—
High
Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Blinks when the engine coolant
temperature goes up, and stays on
if the temperature continues to
rise.
●Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to
prevent overheating.
●Stays on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place and allow the engine
to cool.
2 Overheating P. 347
Low
Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on when the engine
coolant temperature is low.
●If the indicator stays on after the engine
has reached normal operating
temperature, there may be a problem
with the temperature sensors. Have your
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
—
ECON Mode
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on when ECON mode is on.
2ECON Button P. 245
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uuGauges and intelligent Multi- Information Display (i-MID)uintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)
Instrument Panel
Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 283
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 or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
Shows you turn-by-turn driv ing directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■Average Speed
■Engine Oil Life
■Outside Temperature
■Instant Fuel Economy
■Turn-by-Turn Direction*
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 i-MID’s customized features to correct the
temperature.
2 Customized Features P. 93
1Turn-by-Turn Direction*
You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on or not during the route guidance.
2 Customized Features P. 93
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 102
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 103
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 106
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 110
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 112
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 113
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 114
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 117
Security System Alarm ...................... 117 Opening and Closing the Windows
... 119
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 121
Turn Signals ..................................... 124
Light Switches.................................. 124
Daytime Running Lights ................... 127
Wipers and Washers ........................ 128
Brightness Control ........................... 129
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 130
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 131 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 132
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 132
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 134
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 139
Interior Convenience Items .............. 140
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 144
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 146
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
When you carry the smart entry remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors and open the trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle. You can open the trunk within about
32 inches (80 cm) radius from the trunk
release button.
■Locking the doors and the trunk
Press the door lock button on the front door.u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors lock; and the
security system sets.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
Door Lock Button
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry 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 smart entry remote is within range.
•If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
•You cannot unlock the door by gripping the handle
after two seconds of unlocking it.
•The door may 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/unlock the doors with the smart
entry remote if it is a bove or below the outside
handle.
•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too
close to the door and door glass.
You can customize the door lock mode and keyless
lock acknowledge ment setting.
2 Customized Features P. 93
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness. u You can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 93
■Automatic Lighting Control1Automatic 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.
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
Max
High
Mid
Low
Min
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark
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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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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the
seats.
u They can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
2Fastening a Seat Belt P. 35
•Make sure that the indicators in the ins trument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.
u Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.
2 Indicators P. 68
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Index
369
Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 269
Accessories and Modifications ................ 277
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 142
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 295
Engine Oil ............................................... 292
Washer ................................................... 299
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 290
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 138
Clock ...................................................... 102
Front Seats.............................................. 134
Head Restraints ....................................... 136
Headlights .............................................. 300
Mirrors.................................................... 132
Steering Wheel ....................................... 131
Temperature ............................................. 89
Adjusting the Clock ................................. 102
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 144
Changing the Mode................................ 144
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 145
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 319
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 144
Sensor .................................................... 146
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 144
Air Pressure ...................................... 308, 359
Airbags ....................................................... 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45 After a Collision ......................................... 43
Airbag Care ............................................... 51
Event Data Recorders ................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator .............................................. 49, 71
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ...................................................... 45
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 161
Ambient Meter ........................................... 10
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 269
Indicator .................................................... 71
Armrest ..................................................... 138
Audio Antenna ......................................... 150
Audio Remote Controls ...................... 19, 152
Audio System ............................................ 148
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 159
Error Messages ........................................ 184
General Information ................................ 188
Internet Radio .......................................... 173
iPod ......................................................... 170
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 170, 175
Reactivating ............................................. 151
Recommended CDs ................................. 189
Recommended Devices ............................ 191
Remote Controls ..................................... 152
Security Code .......................................... 151
Theft Protection ....................................... 151
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 150
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 191 USB/HDMI
® Port ...................................... 149
Authorized Manuals ................................ 367
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 113
Customize ......................................... 93, 100
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 246
Auto Idle Stop Indicator ............................ 74
Automatic Lighting .................................. 125
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 242
Creeping ................................................. 242
Fluid ........................................................ 297
Kickdown ................................................ 242
Operating the Shift Lever................... 20, 244
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 346
Shifting ................................................... 243
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 88
Average Speed ........................................... 89
B
Battery...................................................... 317
Charging System Indicator................. 69, 349
Jump Starting .......................................... 344
Maintenance (Checking the 12 Volt Battery) ................................................. 317
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 318
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 141
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 178
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 205
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 63
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Index
Brake System............................................. 267
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 269
Brake Assist System ................................. 270
Brake System Indicator (Red) .............. 68, 351
Fluid ........................................................ 298
Foot Brake ............................................... 268
Indicator (Amber)....................................... 68
Indicator (Red) ................................... 68, 351
Parking Brake .......................................... 267
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 129
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 300
Back-Up Light .......................................... 304
Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Maker
Light ...................................................... 303
Bulb Specifications ................................... 358
Daytime Running Light ............................ 301
Front Turn Signal/Par king/Side Marker
Light ...................................................... 302
Headlights ............................................... 300
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 305
Rear License Plate Light............................ 305
Rear Turn Signal Light .............................. 303
Taillight ................................................... 304
Bulb Specifications .................................... 358
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 64
Carrying Cargo .................................. 233, 235
CD Player ................................................... 167
Center Pocket ............................................ 141 Changing Bulbs
........................................ 300
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 349
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks............................. 112
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 116
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................ 63
Child Seat for Infants................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 59
Larger Children ......................................... 62
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Using a Tether ........................................... 61
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 112
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 322
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 320
Climate Control System ............................ 144
Changing the Mode ................................ 144
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 145
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 319
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 144
Sensors ................................................... 146
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 144
Clock .......................................................... 102
Coat Hook ................................................. 142
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 335, 359
Console Compartment ............................. 140
Controls ..................................................... 101 Coolant (Engine)
...................................... 295
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 296
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 295
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 76
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 76
Overheating ............................................ 347
Creep Aid System ..................................... 240
Creeping ................................................... 242
Cruise Control .......................................... 249
Indicator ................................................... 75
Cup Holders .............................................. 141
Customer Service Information ................ 368
Customized Features ......................... 93, 192
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 127
Dead Battery ............................................ 344
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 145
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 361
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 124
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 132
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 291
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 124
Display Button .......................................... 155
Display/Information Button ...................... 85
Door Mirrors ............................................. 132
Doors ........................................................ 103
Auto Door Locking.................................. 113
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Index
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 59
Pregnant Women...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 70
Seat Heaters ............................................. 143
Security System
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 75
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 76
Select Lever ........................................ 20, 243
Operation ......................................... 20, 244
Releasing ................................................ 346
Won’t Move ........................................... 346
Select/Reset Knob ...................................... 86
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Shift Lever .......................................... 20, 243
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............ 69, 244
Shifting ..................................................... 243
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 36
Side Airbags ............................................... 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
Smart Entry System .................................. 107
Indicator ................................................... 79
Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 107
Indicator ................................................... 79
SMS Text Message .................................... 224
Snow Tires ................................................ 316
SOURCE Button .......................................... 93
Spare Tire ......................................... 335, 359 Spark Plugs
................................................ 358
Specifications ............................................ 358
Specified Fuel .................................... 273, 358
Speedometer .............................................. 84
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 39
Starting the Engine .................................. 238
Does Not Start ......................................... 341
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 123
Jump Starting .......................................... 344
Steering Wheel ......................................... 131
Adjusting ................................................. 131
Stopping .................................................... 271
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ... 4, 5
System Message Indicator .......................... 74
T
Tachometer................................................. 84
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 76
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 76
Outside Temperature Display ..................... 89
Temperature Sensor ................................... 89
Text Message ............................................ 224
Time (Setting) ........................................... 102
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 263
Indicator ............................................ 73, 352
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 327 Tires
........................................................... 308
Air Pressure ..................................... 309, 359
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 308
Compact Spare Tire ......................... 335, 359
Inspection ............................................... 308
Labeling .................................................. 309
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 335
Regulations ............................................. 311
Rotation .................................................. 315
Spare Tire ................................................ 335
Tire Chains .............................................. 316
Tire Repair Kit.......................................... 327
Wear Indicators ....................................... 313
Winter..................................................... 316
Tools .......................................................... 326
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 237
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 237
Emergency .............................................. 356
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 263
Indicator............................................ 73, 352
Transmission ............................................. 243
Automatic ............................................... 243
Fluid ........................................................ 297
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 69, 244
Trip Meter ................................................... 88
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