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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the washer fluid is low.•Refill the washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 609
•Appears when the temperature of the transmission
is starting to get too hot.
• The performance of the vehicle may be reduced.•Until the message disappears, reduce your speed and
allow the system to cool down.
•Appears if the battery charge becomes low.•Charge the battery.
•Appears when the fuel fill door is opened.•Close the fuel fill door.
Canadian models
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the remote inside the vehicle.•Disappears when you bring the remote back inside the
vehicle and close the door.
2 Keyless Remote Reminder P. 190
•Appears when the remote battery becomes weak.•Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Remote Battery P. 632
•Appears if the remote battery is too weak to start the
engine or the key is not within operating range to
start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.•Bring the remote in front of the ENGINE START/STOP
button to be touched with.
2 If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 657
•Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while the vehicle is moving.
2 Emergency Engine Stop P. 658
•Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button with
your foot off the brake pedal to change the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF.
• Appears when you attempt to change to another
gear position with the transmission in
(P and the
engine OFF.
• To select another gear position while in (P, the engine
must be ON.
• Appears when you set the power mode to OFF while
driving.•Immediately stop in a safe place, set the parking brake,
then restart the engine. If the message disappears,
continue driving.
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the vehicle is stopped with the
driver’s seat belt unfastened and there is a chance
that the vehicle may roll unintentionally.•Press the (P button before release the brake pedal
when idling, parking or exiting the vehicle.
2 Shift Operation P. 486
•Appears when the engine stops without the
transmission in
(P, and does not restart
automatically.
• Appears if you open the hood while Auto Idle Stop
activates.
•If you want to set the power mode to ON, change the
gear position to
(P.
• If you want to start the engine, follow the normal
procedure.
2 Starting the Engine P. 476
•Appears when you change to (N, then release the
(N button.2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 488
•Appears when car wash mode is not available due to
hot transmission.• When transmission is too hot, car wash mode may not
be available. Let the engine idle and cool down
transmission.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 488
•Appears when you try to change the gear position
without depressing the brake pedal.• Depress the brake pedal, then select a shift button.
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when you press and hold (N button for
more than two seconds.• Disappears when you set the gear position to other
than
(N.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 488
•Appears if there is a problem with the cooling
system.•Drive slowly to prevent overheating and have your
vehicle checked by a deal er as soon as possible.
•Appears if there is a problem with the headlights.•Appears while driving - The headlights may not be
on. When conditions allow you to drive safety, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
•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 or the
beeper does not stop even after you clean the area,
have the system checked by a dealer.Models with parking sensor system
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uuTailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
The power tailgate can be operated by pressing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter, pressing the power tail gate button in the driver’s side control
panel, pressing the button on the tailgate, or by raising and lowering your foot
under the center of the rear bumper for hands free access (if equipped).
The power tailgate can be opened/c losed when the transmission is in
(P.
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
NOTICE
Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is
being automatically opened or closed.
Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while
in operation can deform the tailgate frame.
When operating the power tailgate, make sure there
is enough space around your ve hicle. People near the
tailgate may be se riously hurt if the tailgate hits or
closes on their heads. Be especially cautious if
children are around.
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:
•You start the engine while the tailgate is
automatically openi ng or closing.
•The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.
•The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.
•The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.
3WARNING
Opening or closing a power tailgate while
any part of a passenger is in the tailgate’s
operating path can cause serious injury.
Make sure all passengers or objects are
clear of the tailgate operating range
before opening or closing the tailgate.
* Not available on all models
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uuSliding Doors uOpening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors
Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors
The power sliding doors can be operated by pressing the power sliding door button
on the keyless remote, pressing the power sliding door switches on the dashboard
or door pillars, or using the door handle.
The power sliding doors can be operated when:
• The sliding door main switch is in the ON position.
• The power sliding door is unlocked.
• The fuel fill door is closed (on the driver’s side sliding door only).
• The power mode is in VEHICLE OFF or the re mote engine start mode is active with
use of the keyless remote.
• The transmission is in
(P, the brake pedal is depressed, or the parking brake is
applied (with the power mode in ON) when using the power sliding door switches
on the dashboard.
1 Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors
If the transmission is in a position other than
(P, and
release the brake pedal and the parking brake:
While opening – The sliding door stops and is left
ajar.
While closing – The beeper sounds until the door
closes.
Check that passengers, es pecially children, do not
have their hands on the sliding doors or on the door
pillars before its operation. If someone is caught in
the opening or closing sliding door, it can cause
serious injury.
Before replacing a rear ti re, turn the power sliding
door main switch to OFF.
Operate the power slidi ng doors only when the
vehicle is at a complete stop. Make sure you apply the
brake when rear passengers are boarding or exiting.
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Controls
■Outer handles
Pull the outer handle to ward you. The sliding
door starts opening or closing.
When the power sliding door is locked, pulling
the outer handle unlocks all the doors and
tailgate while the keyless remote is in your
possession.
The power sliding door handle you pull
operates the door automatically.
While a power sliding door is in operation, if
you pull its handle, the beeper sounds and the
operation stops.
Pull the same handle ag ain, the power sliding
door reverses direction.
■Door Handles1 Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors
The beeper will sound and the power sliding door will
not open if you pull the inner or outer handle under
the following conditions:
•The power mode is in ON.•The transmission is not in ( P.
•The brake pedal is released.
•The parking brake is released.
If you leave the power sliding door half open on a
steep hill with the engine off, the door starts to slide
down toward the hill bottom after 30 minutes. While
the door slides down, the beeper sounds.
Outer Handle
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with the remote transmitter or the keyless access
system.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
■Automatic Power Off1ENGINE START/STOP Button
If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while moving the st eering wheel left and
right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the
mode to change.
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
Canadian models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Rotate the switch to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the lights on again, rotate the switch
to OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if
you do not cancel the lights off mode, the
lights come on automatically when:
• The transmission is taken out of
(P and the
parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF with the
lights on, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is
opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 98
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams Low Beams
Models without default AUTO position
switch
Models with default AUTO position
switch
High Beams
Flashing the high beams Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear license
plate lights
Models with default AUTO position switch
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Washer ( )
Sprays while you rotate the switch to this
position.
Hold it to activate the wiper and to spray the
washer. Once released, the washer spray will
stop and the rear wiper will return to its
selected switch setting after a few sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you put the transmission into
(R with the windshield wiper activated, the rear
wiper operates automatically as fo llows even if its switch is off.
*1: Models with manual intermittent operation
*2: Models with automati c intermittent operation
■Rear Wiper/Washer
ON: Continuous wipe
Washer OFF
INT : Intermittent
Front Wiper PositionRear Wiper Operation
INT*1 (Intermittent)
AUTO*2 (Intermittent) Intermittent
LO
(Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)Continuous
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