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Instrument Panel
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar gr aph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or ki lometers (Canada) that your vehicle has
accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last
reset. TRIP A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.
■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then pr ess and hold the knob. The trip meter is
reset to 0.0 .
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.
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.
■Instant Fuel Economy
■Odometer
■Trip Meter
■Range
■Average Fuel Economy
1 Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the knob.
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Instrument Panel
Shows the outside temperature in Fahr enheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■Adjusting the outside temperature indicator
Adjust the temperature reading up to ± 5°F or ± 3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
2. Press and hold the (Select/Reset) knob for 10 seconds or more while the
outside temperature is show n on the information display.
u The information display goes into temp erature adjustment mode. The display
starts showing from -5°F to +5°F (U .S.) or -3°C to +3°C (Canada).
3. Release the knob when the right adjustment amount is shown.
u The adjustment is complete.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 383
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Outside Temperature
■Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items
■Fuel Gauge
1 Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is 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.
When the engine oil life is shown on the information
display, you cannot adjust the outside temperature.
Push the knob to select the other display.
1 Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
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Instrument Panel
The center ring illumination can be changed to a color of your choice. With the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY
(q or LOCK (0*1 position and with the meter
ring illuminated, press the select/reset knob. Each time the knob is pressed, the
colors change in the following order:
White  Blue  Purple  Pink  Red  Amber  Yellow
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Changing Ring Color
Select/Reset Knob
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................................... 94
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions................................... 96
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
*........ 98
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .....105Childproof Door Locks .................................... 108
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ......................... 109
Customizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting ......................................................... 110
Opening and Closing the Tailgate .................. 113
Using the Tailgate Release Button ................... 114
Security System ................................................ 116
Immobilizer System......................................... 116
Security System Alarm .................................... 116
Opening and Closing the Windows ................ 119
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
*............. 121
Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel
Ignition Switch.......................................... 122
ENGINE START/STOP Button ..................... 123
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ... 126Turn Signals .............................................. 127
Light Switches .......................................... 127
Fog Lights
*............................................... 130
Daytime Running Lights ............................ 131
Wipers and Washers ................................. 132
Brightness Control .................................... 134
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*/Heater Windshield*.... 135Adjusting the Steering Wheel ................... 137
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror .............................138
Power Door Mirrors ...................................139
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions....................... 140
Rear Seats .................................................146
Armrest .....................................................149
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items Interior Lights ............................................150
Interior Convenience Items ........................152
Heating and Cooling System
*Using Vents, Heating and A/C ...................161
Climate Control System*Using Automatic Climate Control ..............165
Synchronized Mode*.................................172
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...........173
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Clock
Adjusting the Clock
You can adjust the time in the clock display with the ignition switch is in ON (w*1.
■Display audio system*
1.Select the ( HOME) icon, then select
Settings .
2. Select System , Clock , then Clock
Adjustment .
3. Adjust the hours and minutes by selecting
/.
4. Select OK to set the time.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Adjusting the Time
Models without navigation system1 Adjusting the Time
The clock in the information display is automatically
adjusted along with the au dio system’s clock display.
The clock is automatically updated through the
navigation system, so the ti me does not need to be
adjusted.
You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock. 2 Customized Features P. 238
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
1Display audio system*
You can turn the clock display on and off.
2 Customized Features P. 238
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* Not available on all models
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uuClock uAdjusting the Clock
Controls
■Color audio system*
1. Press and hold the MENU/CLOCK button.
u Adjust Clock is selected.
2. Rotate to change hour, then press .
3. Rotate to change minute, then press
.
4. To enter the selection, rotate and select
Set, then press .
1Color audio system*
These indications are used to show how to operate
the LIST/SELECT (List/Selector) knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
You can also select Adjust Clock by pressing the
MENU/CLOCK button.
Rotate to select Adjust Clock, then press .
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the smart entry remote to start and stop
the engine, and to lock and unlock all the
doors and tailgate. You can also use the smart
entry system to lock and unlock the doors and
tailgate.
Use the key to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors and tailgate.
You can also use the re mote transmitter to
lock and unlock the doors and tailgate.
■Keys
1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 116
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter/smart entry
system
* may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
Ignition Key
with Remote
Transmitter
*
Smart
Entry
Remote
*
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey Types and Functions
Controls
■Smart entry remote*
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built-
in key, push the built-i n key into the smart
entry remote until it clicks.
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.Release Knob
Built-in Key
■Key Number Tag1 Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of a vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and tailgate, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors and tailgate, or starting the
engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
and tailgate lock, and the security system
sets.
Twice (within five se conds after the first
push): u A beeper sounds and verifies the security
system is set.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light s come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The li ghts fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote transmitter: The
lights go off immediately.
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote transmitter will not lock the vehicle when
a door is open.
The remote transmitter will not work when the key is
in the ignition switch.
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter or smart entry system only when the
power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
LED
Unlock Button Lock Button
Unlock Button
LED
Lock Button
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