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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
GAUGES INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.9,
27)
(P.9,27 )
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE HEADPHONE
CONNECTORSAUDIO SYSTEM
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE MOONROOF SWITCH
HomeLink
BUTTONS
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P.171)
(P.167)
(P.136)
(P.163)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
(P.399)
(P.143) (P.401)(P.167)
(P.346)(P.417)
(P.190)
(P.197)
(P.206) (P.168)
(P.356)
(P.166)
(P. 80)
REAR CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(P.202) REAR HEATING/
COOLING CONTROLS
(P.195) HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.
65)
GLASS HATCH
RELEASE BUTTON/
POWER TAILGATE
SWITCH AUXILIARY INPUT
JACKS(P.345) (P.
184 )
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
If equipped
1:
2:
3:
4 : 4WD models only
Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
HORN HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P.169)
(P.163)
(P.143) (P.128)
GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON/
POWER TAILGATE SWITCH (P.131)
(P.399)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
HANDLE POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER
SWITCH
(P.136)
MIRROR CONTROLS DRIVING POSITION MEMORY
SYSTEM
(P.171)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
(P.436)
PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM
SWITCH (P.
124)
HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.309)
(P.361) BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE
HANDLE (P.167) VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTPASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.
34)
(P.
122)
VTM-4 LOCK
BUTTON
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
(P. 85) (P.
422 )
(P. 184 )
(P. 348 )
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
(P.390)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRROR BUTTON
(P.128, 170)
(P.162 )
1
3
3
3 3
3
3
2 4
3
3 3
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Your Airbag System (SRS) includes:Two side airbags, one f or the
driver and one f or a f ront
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE
AIRBAG’’ (see page ). Two SRS (supplemental restraint
system) f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two side curtain airbags, one f or
each side of the vehicle. The
airbags are stored in the ceiling
above the side windows. The f ront
and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page ). 27
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
25
(13) (16)
(15)
(14)
(13) Front Impact Sensors
(14) Rear Safing Sensor
(15) Side Impact Sensors (Second)
(16) Side Curtain Airbags
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
With the tailgate/glass hatch open,
airflow can pull exhaust gas into your
vehicle’s interior and create a
hazardous condition. If you must
drive with the tailgate/glass hatch
open, open all the windows and set
the heating and cooling system/
climate control system as shown
below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
59
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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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
............................
Instrument Panel .65
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators . 67
.............................................
Gauges .80
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display . 85
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .121
Windshield Wipers and .................................
Washers .122
Rear Window Wiper and ...................................
Washer .123
.........
Turn Signal and Headlights . 124
...............
Hazard Warning Button . 128
...............
Rear Window Def ogger . 128
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 129
........
Steering Wheel Adjustment . 131
.............................
Keys and Locks .132
......................
Immobilizer System .133
..............................
Ignition Switch .135
....................................
Door Locks .136
............
Childproof Door Locks . 142
.............
Tailgate and Glass Hatch . 142
..........................
Power Tailgate .143
.....................
Remote Transmitter .148
...............................................
Seats .152
...................
Detachable Anchor . 160..................................
Seat Heaters .162
............................
Power Windows .163
.......................................
Moonroof .166
...............................
Parking Brake .167
...........................................
Mirrors .168
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .171
...............................
Interior Lights .174
.........
Interior Convenience Items . 177
.........................
Center Console .178
.......
Console Compartments . 178
...........................
Coin Holder .179
.....................
Beverage Holders .179
..............
Storage Compartment . 180
..................................
Glove Box .181
..............
Integrated Sunshades . 181
....................
Sunglasses Holder .181
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Conversation Mirror . 182
...................................
Sun Visor .182
............................
Vanity Mirror .183
................................
Coat Hooks .183
.......................
Seat Under Tray .184
........
Accessory Power Sockets . 184
.......................
AC Power Outlet .185
.............................
Cargo Hooks .186
..................................
Cargo Net .186
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
63
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: If equipped
Control L ocations
64
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE HEADPHONE
CONNECTORS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.9,
27)
(P.136)
(P.163) FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
(P.399)
(P.143) (P.80)
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P.166) HomeLink
BUTTONS MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
REAR HEATING/
COOLING CONTROLS AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.356)
(P.
168)
(P. 206 )
(P.190 )
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM (P
.197)
(P. 417 )
(P. 195 )
REAR CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(P. 202 )
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL (P.167)
(P.401) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.346)
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
(P.171)
(P.167) (P.65)
GLASS HATCH
RELEASE BUTTON/
POWER TAILGATE
SWITCH (P.184)AUXILIARY INPUT
JACKS (P.345)
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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
109
110
111
114
115
117
118
119
98
: Default setting
SHIFT TO PDRIVER DOOR /
AL L DOORS
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
97
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You can customize some of the
vehicle control settings to your
pref erence. Here are the settings
you can customize:
METER SETUP
LIGHTING SETUP POSITION SETUP
DOOR/WINDOW SETUP Each time you press the INFO ( /
) button, the screen changes as
shownonthe nextpage.Pressthe
INFO( / )buttonuntilyousee
the setup you want to customize,
then press the SEL/RESET button
to enter your selection.
When you want to change the
vehicle control settings, press the
INFO ( / ) button to select CHG
SETTING, then press the SEL/
RESET button.
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
Customize Settings
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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