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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .64
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Instrument Panel .65
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 67
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Gauges .80
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 85
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .121
Windshield Wipers and .................................
Washers .122
Rear Window Wiper and ...................................
Washer .123
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 124
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Hazard Warning Button . 128
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Rear Window Def ogger . 128
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 129
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 131
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Keys and Locks .132
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Immobilizer System .133
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Ignition Switch .135
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Door Locks .136
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Childproof Door Locks . 142
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Tailgate and Glass Hatch . 142
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Power Tailgate .143
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Remote Transmitter .148
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Seats .152
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Detachable Anchor . 160..................................
Seat Heaters .162
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Power Windows .163
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Moonroof .166
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Parking Brake .167
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Mirrors .168
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .171
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Interior Lights .174
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Interior Convenience Items . 177
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Center Console .178
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Console Compartments . 178
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Coin Holder .179
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Beverage Holders .179
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Storage Compartment . 180
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Glove Box .181
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Integrated Sunshades . 181
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Sunglasses Holder .181
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Conversation Mirror . 182
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Sun Visor .182
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Vanity Mirror .183
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Coat Hooks .183
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Seat Under Tray .184
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Accessory Power Sockets . 184
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AC Power Outlet .185
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Cargo Hooks .186
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Cargo Net .186
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Setting Option
Description
Group Setup Menu Item Page
60 sec
30 sec
60 sec
30 sec
15 sec
MAX
HIGH
MID
SHIFT FROM P
WITH VEH SPD
OFF
IGN OFF
OFF
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
90 sec
60 sec
30 sec
SET
CANCEL
Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights
stay on after you close the doors and the tailgate.
Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver’s door.
Changes the timing of when the headlights come
on. The headlight switch needs to be in the AUTO
position.
Changes the setting of when to automatically lock
the doors.
Changes the setting of when to automatically
unlock the driver’s/all the doors.
Changes which doors unlock with the remote
transmitter in a first push.
The exterior lights flash each time you press the
LOCK or UNLOCK button. A beeper will also
sound when you press the LOCK button twice.
Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the
doors to relock and the security system to set after
you unlock but do not open the door.
Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default.
LIGHTING SETUP
(P.108)
DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP
(P.113)
DEFAULT ALL
(P.98) INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING T IME
HEADLIGHT
AUTO OFF TIMER
AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY
AUTO DOOR LOCK
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
KEY AND REMOTE
UNLOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER
15 sec
0sec
LOW
MIN
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110
111
114
115
117
118
119
98
: Default setting
SHIFT TO PDRIVER DOOR /
AL L DOORS
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Interior Light Dimming Time
The interior lights f ade out when you
close all doors and tailgate. To
change how long the lights stay on
before they fade out, follow these
instructions:
You can choose this item to
customize f rom ‘‘LIGHTING
SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( /
) button repeatedly. Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
When your selection is successf ully
completed, the display changes as
shown above, and then goes back to
the customize item screen.
If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’
message appears, go back to
‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING
TIME’’ and repeat the procedure
again.
Select the desired setting by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button,
then enter your selection by pressing
the SEL/RESET button.
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The tailgate can be opened and
closed with the remote transmitter
(see page ) or the switch in the
driver’s door pocket when both f ront
doors are unlocked.
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. See
on page
.
If you push the same button or
switch again while the tailgate is
opening or closing, you will hear
three beeps, and the tailgate will stop
moving, reverse direction, and stop
at the f ully opened or closed position. Press and hold the tailgate button on
the remote transmitter or the switch
f or about 1 second to open or close
the tailgate. Each time you press the
button on the remote transmitter or
the switch, you will hear a beep, and
some f ront and rear lights will f lash. If the glass hatch is opened, remote
transmitter operation is canceled
until it is closed.
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On Touring models
Power Tailgate
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Tailgate and Glass Hatch
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POWER TAILGATE SWITCH
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The light control switch has three
positions: OFF, Door Activated, and
ON.The individual map lights come on
when any door or the tailgate is
opened, or when the remote
transmitter is used to unlock the
doors. When the doors and the
tailgate are closed, each light can
be turned on and of f by pushing
the lens.
The cargo area light comes on
whenthetailgateisopenedif the
light control switch is in the door
activated (center) position. When
thetailgateisclosed,thecargo
arealightcanbeturnedonwith
the switch in the light.
The individual door lights will
operate when a door is opened.
The individual map lights in the
f ront can be turned on and of f by
pressing the lenses.
The individual map lights in the
second and third rows cannot be
turned on.
When the switch is in the door activated
position:
When the switch is in the OFF position:L ight Control Switch
Interior Lights
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OFF ON
DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION
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When the light control switch is in theposition:
On Touring models
ON
After all doors are closed tightly, the
lights dim slightly, then f ade out in
about 30 seconds.
Turn on the f ront row individual map
lights by pushing the lens. Push the
lens again to turn it off. With the
light control switch in the door
activated position, the second row
and third row map lights can be
turned on by pushing the lens. Push
the lens again to turn it off.
To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page
.
The lights also come on when the
key is removed f rom the ignition
switch. Withanydoororthetailgateleft
open, the lights stay on about 15
minutes, then go out. All the individual map lights come on
andstayonaslongastheswitch
remains in the ON position.
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Individual Map L ights
Interior Lights
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FRONT
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The courtesy light between the f ront
map lights comes on when you turn
the parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, turn the instrument
panel brightness control dial on the
dashboard (see page ).The courtesy lights in all f our doors
come on when you open any door.
The light around the ignition switch
only come on when you open the
driver’s door. Af ter you close the
door, the ignition switch light stays
on f or several seconds.
To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page
.
The cargo area light has a three-
position switch. In the OFF position,
the light does not come on. In the
center position, the light comes on
when you open the tailgate or the
glass hatch. In the ON position, the
light stays on continuously.
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On Touring models
Individual Interior L ights
Cargo Area Light
Interior Lights
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ON
OFF
COURTESY LIGHT
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To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the f ront edge. Make sure the
holder is closed while you are driving.
Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.
Each rear door has an integrated
sunshade. To use a sunshade, hold
the tab on the top, and pull the
sunshade all the way up. Insert the
holes on the sunshade into the hooks
on the window f rame.
Open the glove box by pulling up on
thehandle.Closeitwithafirmpush.
Lock or unlock the glove box with
the master key.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
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On Touring models
Interior Convenience Items
Sunglasses Holder
Integrated Sunshades
Glove Box
Inst rument s and Cont rols
181
TAB
HOOK
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
Push
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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