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only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper.
The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key to the LOCK (0)
position, the shif t lever must be in
Park, and you must push the key in
slightly.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position. You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You will also see a ‘‘REMOVE KEY’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page ).
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
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ST A RT (III)
LOCK (0)
ON (II)
A CCESSORY (I)
Ignition Switch
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If you try to drive off with the
tailgate not closed completely, a
beeper sounds and a ‘‘DOOR &
TAILGATE OPEN’’ message is
shown on the multi-inf ormation
display.
Keep the tailgate closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging the
tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas
f rom getting into the interior. Seeon page
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If there is a problem in the power
tailgate system, you will see a
‘‘CHECK POWER TAILGATE’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display. Have the system checked by
your dealer.
With this message shown on the
multi-inf ormation display, you can
still open or close the tailgate
manually. If the power door lock system cannot
unlock the tailgate, unlock it
manually.
Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the cover on the back of the
tailgate.
Push the release lever to the right as
shown.
If you need to unlock the tailgate
manually, it means there is a
problem with the tailgate. Have the
vehicle checked by your dealer.
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Unlocking the T ailgate
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Tailgate
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LEVER
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If the power sliding door indicator
comesonandstayson,thereisa
problem in the system. Turn the
MAIN switch to OFF, and have the
system inspected by a dealer.
Each sliding door has a pinch sensor
on the f ront edge. Do not damage
this sensor, or the power sliding door
may not operate properly. If there is a problem in the power
sliding door system, you will see a
‘‘CHECK LEFT SLIDING DOOR’’ or
‘‘CHECK RIGHT SLIDING DOOR’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page ). If this
message stays on, turn the MAIN
switch to OFF, and have the system
inspected by your dealer.
If the battery is disconnected or goes
dead, close the sliding door
completely by hand. If it still does
not operate properly af ter the
battery is reconnected, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
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On EX, EX-L and Touring models
Pinch Sensor Power Sliding Door Indicator
Sliding Doors
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PINCH SENSOR
POWER SLIDING DOOR INDICATOR
U.S. model is shown
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Store a driver’s seat position only
when the vehicle is parked.Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. You cannot add a
new seat position in memory
unless the ignition switch is in the
ON (II) position. You can recall a
memorized position with the
ignition switch in any position. Press and release the MEMO
button on the driver’s door. You
will hear a beep. Then, both
indicators in the memory buttons
will start to blink. Press and hold
one of the memory buttons (1 or
2) within 5 seconds af ter you press
the MEMO button. When the
system completes storing a new
driving position, you hear two
beeps. The indicator in the stored
memory button will come on.
Adjust the seat to a comfortable
position (see page ).
Adjust the outside mirrors f or best
visibility (see page ).
Your vehicle has a memory feature
f or the driver’s seat and outside
mirror positions.
Two seat and outside mirror
positionscanbestoredinseparate
memories. You select a memorized
position by pushing the appropriate
button or using the appropriate
remote transmitter (Driver 1 or
Driver 2).
This setting can be linked or
unlinked with the remote transmitter.
For more inf ormation, see page .
You can change the ‘‘MEMORY
POSITION LINK’’ setting on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
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2.
3.
4.
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On Touring modelsStoring a Driving Position in
Memory
Driving Position Memory System
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MEMO BUTTON
MEMORY
BUTTONS
INDICATORS
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The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off.To apply the parking brake, push the
pedal down with your f oot. To
release it, push on the pedal again.
The parking brake indicator on the
instrument panel should go out when
the parking brake is fully released
(see page ).You will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
).
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On Touring models
Heated Mirrors
Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake
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HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE PEDALDriving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if
the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
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Turn on the f ront and rear individual
map lights by pushing the lens of
each light. Push the lens again to
turn it of f . You can also operate
these lights with the light control
switch (see page ).
After all doors are closed tightly, the
light(s) dims slightly, then f ades out
in about 30 seconds.
With the light control switch in the
door activated position, all the
individual map lights come on when
you unlock the door with the remote
transmitter (see page ).
With any door lef t open, the lights
stay on about 3 minutes, then go out.
All the individual map lights come
onandstayonaslongasthe
switch remains in the ON position.
You can change the ‘‘INTERIOR
LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ setting on
the multi-information display (see
page ).147
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When the switch is in the ON position:
On Touring modelsIndividual Map L ights
Interior Lights
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Turn the dial clockwise to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Turn the
dial counterclockwise to decrease
them.
Press the button to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Press the
button to decrease it.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
Your vehicle has two temperature
control switches, one f or the driver,
and one f or the f ront passenger.
When the rear passenger’s zone is
turned on using the REAR ON/OFF
button on the f ront control panel, a second row passenger also can
adjust the temperature, f an speed
and air flow.
The rear passenger compartment
temperature can also be set
separately. Press the top ( ) of the
appropriate temperature control
button to increase the temperature
of airflow. Press the bottom ( ) of
the button to decrease it. Each set
temperature is shown in the display.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit or its upper limit, it will be
displayed as ‘‘Lo’’ or ‘‘Hi’’.
When you press this button, the
indicator in the button comes on, and
the passenger’s side temperature
and the rear passenger compartment
is synchronized to the driver’s side
set temperature. Changing thepassenger’s side temperature or the
temperature of the rear passenger
compartment makes the indicator to
go off, and takes the system out of
SYNC mode.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . On LX and
Canadian DX models, the indicator in
thebuttonisonwhentheA/Cison.
On EX, EX-L, and Touring models,
you will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in
the display.
When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control
T emperature Control Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Recirculation Button
SYNC Button
Features
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When you switch to f rom, the A/C stays on, and you
canturnitonandoff manually.
When you switch to another mode,
the A/C returns to its original setting,
either on or of f , as displayed by the
A/C indicator.
The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode. Air f lows f rom
the center and side vents in the
dashboard. In this mode, you cannot
turn of f the A/C and also cannot
switch to f resh air mode.
The passenger’s temperature cannot
be set separately f rom the driver’s.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and def roster vents at
the base of the windshield.
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
Use the mode control dial or button
to select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will flow from the
dashboard vents in all modes.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents. Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. When you select , the
system automatically switches to
f resh air mode.
When you want to change the
temperature of the rear passenger
compartment, press the REAR
button. The indicator in the button
comes on, and you can change the
temperature using the rear
temperature control button. When
you press the REAR LOCK button,
the indicator in the button comes on,
the rear A/C passenger control
panel is disabled, and you cannot
change any settings f rom it.
See page f or how to operate the
rear passenger control panel.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
REAR/REAR LOCK Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Mode Control
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