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uuTailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Controls
To open or close the power tailgate, press the
power tailgate button for about one second.
u Some exterior lights flash and the beeper
sounds.
If you press the button again while the power
tailgate is moving, it will stop. Press the button
for about one second, and the power tailgate
will reverse direction.
If you press the outer hand le of the tailgate for
no longer than one second, the tailgate opens
automatically. u The beeper sounds.
u If you want to open the tailgate
manually, press the outer handle for
more than one second.
2 Opening/Closing the Tailgate P. 197
If you are carrying the keyless remote, you do
not have to unlock the tailgate before
opening it.
If you press the outer handle again while the
power tailgate is moving, it will stop. Press the
outer handle, and the power tailgate will
reverse direction.
■Using the Power Tailgate Button1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
tailgate is almost closed to make sure that it fully
closes.
Power Tailgate
Button
■Using the Tailgate Outer Handle1 Using the Tailgate Outer Handle
•Do not leave the keyless remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the keyless remote, you
can unlock the tailgate wh ile someone else with
the remote is within range.
•Do not leave the keyless re mote inside the cargo
area and close the tailgate. The beeper sounds and
the tailgate cannot be closed.
You can change the power tailgate operation setting
on and off.
2 Settings
* P. 140
2 How to Customize the Vehicle Settings
P. 444
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
Outer Handle
* Not available on all models
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Controls
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter, or keyless access system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the remo te transmitter or
keyless access system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system, or wh en the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the hood with the hood release.
•Opening the tailgate with the power tailgate
button on the dashboard.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or keyless access system.
Models with power tailgate
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the panic button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the re mote transmitter, or
set the power mode to ON.
■Panic Mode
Panic Button
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uuWindows uOpening/Closing the Power Windows
Controls
■Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.
■Automatic operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.
■Opening/Closing the Windows with Auto-Open/Close
Function1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
While driving with any of the windows open, you
may hear a booming, throbbi ng, or helicopter-type
noise or pressure. This is ca lled wind buffeting. This is
a normal occurrence th at can be minimized.
If you hear a wind buffeti ng noise with any of the
windows slightly or ope n the panoramic roof
* to the
comfort position.
Power Window Lock Button
Front
Passenger’s
Window
Switch
Driver’s
Window
Switch
Indicator
Rear Passenger’s
Window Switch
* Not available on all models
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uuPanoramic Roof*uOpening/Closing the Panoramic Roof
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Controls■Automatic operation
To open: Pull the switch back firmly.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly.
The sunshade will automatically open or close
all the way. To stop the sunshade midway,
push the switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Pull the switch back lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Push the switch forward lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
■Using the Sunshade Switch
1 Panoramic Roof*
You can use the remote transmitter or the key to
operate the panoramic roof.
2 Opening the Windows with the Remote
P. 212
2 Opening the Windows with the Key P. 212
Open
Close
1Using the Sunshade Switch
The sunshade can be opened or closed to adjust the
amount of light that enters the cabin.
When you use the sunshade switch to open the
sunshade, the panoramic roof does not move.
The sunshade cannot be full y closed if the panoramic
roof is open. When you close the sunshade with the
panoramic roof open, the sunshade stops slightly
before the panoramic roof. When you push the
switch forward again, the sunshade and the
panoramic roof close together.
* Not available on all models
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uuPanoramic Roof*uOpening/Closing the Panoramic Roof
Controls
■Automatic operation
To open: Pull the switch back firmly.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly.
The panoramic roof will automatically open or
close all the way. To stop the panoramic roof
midway, pull or push the switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Pull the switch back lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Push the switch forward lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
■Tilting the panoramic roof up
To tilt: Push on the center of the panoramic
roof switch. u The sunshade will open automatically
and the panoramic roof will start to tilt
up.
To close: Push the switch fo rward firmly, then
release.
■Using the Panoramic Roof Switch1 Using the Panoramic Roof Switch
The panoramic roof cannot be fully opened in a
single operation. The pa noramic roof has a
“comfort” position or wind noise reduction position
at which the roof first stops. To open fully, pull the
switch back again after the roof has stopped at this
position.
Whenever the panoramic roof is opening, the
sunshade moves along with it. However, when the
panoramic roof is closin g, the sunshade does not
move.
When you tilt open the panoramic roof, the sunshade
opens slightly to let in fr esh air. When you close the
panoramic roof from this position, the sunshade
returns to its closed position.
Comfort Position
Full Open Position
Open
Close
Tilt
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLights
Controls
Lights
The lights will turn on automatically
depending on the ambient brightness. They
can also be switched on and off manually.
The exterior lights will switch on automatically
when the light switch is set to AUTO while
the power mode is in ON.
■Manual operation
Headlights/parking lights:
Turn the light switch to .
Parking lights:
Turn the light switch to .
Headlight/parking lights off:
Turn the light switch to OFF and release it while the transmission is in
(P or the
parking brake is applied. u The lights will come back on automatically when:
• The light switch is turned to OFF again and released.
• The transmission is changed out of
(P or the parking brake is released.
■Headlights/Parking Lights1Lights
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 108
1Headlights/Parking Lights
When the parking lights are on, the side marker, tail,
and rear license plate li ghts will also switch on.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
When the light switch is turned to or and
the power is turned to OFF, a beeper sounds when
the driver’s door is opened.
When the light switch is turned to AUTO and the
ambient light levels are low, the headlights and
parking lights will switch on if you unlock a door.
They will switch off when the door is locked.
If you suspect that the he adlights are not positioned
properly, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLights
Controls
When the headlights are on, push the lever forward. Pull the lever back to return to
low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back to switch on the high
beams.
u Release the lever to return to low beams.
■High Beams1Headlights/Parking Lights
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.
Models without automatic intermittent wipers
Models with automatic intermittent wipers
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Controls
The turn signals can be used when the power
mode is in ON.
■: Turn signal
Push the lever up or down based on the
direction you want to turn, and the turn signal
will blink.
■: One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push the lever up or down
and release it, the turn signal will blink 3
times. u If you lightly push the lever in the
opposite direction while it is blinking, the
blinking will stop.
■Turn Signals1Headlights/Parking Lights
You can adjust the auto li ght sensitivity as follows:
2 Settings
* P. 140
2 How to Customize the Vehicle Settings
P. 444
SettingThe exterior lights come on when the ambient light is
Max
High
Mid
Low
Min
U.S. models
Bright
Dark
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
1 Turn Signals
The turn signal indicator on the instrument panel will
blink when the external turn signal blinks.
2 Indicators P. 98
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLights
Controls
The headlights automatically come on when th e wipers are used several times within
a certain number of intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few mi nutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF, take the remote with you,
and close the driver’s door.
If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF with the headlight switch on, but do not
open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minu tes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the
AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a reminder chime alerting you that the lights are on.
■Headlight Integration with Wipers
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Headlight Integration with Wipers
This feature activates while the headlights are off in
AUTO .
The instrument panel br ightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light leve ls, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.
You can turn the headlight integration with wipers
function on and off.
2 Settings
* P. 140
2 How to Customize the Vehicle Settings
P. 444
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
1 Automatic Lighting Off Feature
You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Settings
* P. 140
2 How to Customize the Vehicle Settings
P. 444
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
* Not available on all models
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