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ꭧ: If equippedDRIVER'S FRONT
AIRBAG (P. 10, 29)
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
(P. 166)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 139)
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 163)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 158)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON
(P. 419)
POWER TAILGATE
BUTTON (P. 141)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE (P. 421) PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL (P. 163)AUXILIARY INPUT
JACKS
ꭧ(P. 336)HEADPHONE
CONNECTORS
ꭧ(P. 337)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS (P. 65)
HOMELINK BUTTONS
(P. 360)
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P. 161) MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
(P. 163)
PASSENGER'S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P. 10, 29)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM (P. 180)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 190) AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P. 437)
REAR CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(P. 185)
GAUGES (P. 76)
AC POWER OUTLET
(P. 176)
USB ADAPTER
CABLE
ꭧ(P. 277)
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACKS (P. 304)
CONTINUED
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ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
ꭧ 2: If equipped
ꭧ 3: Refer to the navigation system manual. For how to operate
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink by voice, see page 379.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM (BSI) OFF BUTTON
ꭧ2
(P. 476)VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
(P. 468)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 164)BSI ALERT INDICATOR
ꭧ
2
(P. 473)
COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKING SYSTEM ™(CMBS ™)
OFF BUTTON
ꭧ 2
(P.461)
HEADLIGHT WASHER
SWITCH
ꭧ 2
(P. 126)
HORN
ꭧ1
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
(P. 133) HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(P. 127)
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
(P. 302) WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 125)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P. 132)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P. 36)HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P. 131)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P. 131) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
(P. 175)
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P. 156) /
SEAT HEATER AND SEAT
VENTILATION BUTTONS
ꭧ 2
(P. 157)
ACTIVE DAMPER
SYSTEM SWITCH
ꭧ 2
(P. 478)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 342) /
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS
ꭧ
2
(P. 350)
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P. 441)
DISTANCE
BUTTONꭧ2
(P. 354)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS (P. 363) VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
ꭧ
3
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This section gives information 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
..........
66
Gauges
..........................................
76
Multi-Information Display
.............
77
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel
.....................................
124
Windshield Wipers and Washers
..............................
125
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
...............................
126
Turn Signal and Headlights
........
127
Hazard Warning Button
..............
131
Rear Window Defogger
...............
131
Instrument Panel Brightness
......
132
Steering Wheel Adjustments
.......
133
Keys and Locks
...........................
135
Immobilizer System
....................
137
Ignition Switch
............................
138
Door Locks
.................................
139
Childproof Door Locks
............
140
Tailgate
.......................................
140
Power Tailgate
........................
141
Remote Transmitter
....................
144 Seats
...........................................
148
Detachable Anchor
.................
154
Seat Heaters
................................
156
Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
...............................
157
Power Windows
..........................
158
Moonroof
....................................
161
Parking Brake
.............................
163
Mirrors
.......................................
163
Driving Position Memory System
....................................
166
Interior Lights
.............................
168
Interior Convenience Items
.........
171
Beverage Holders
...................
172
Console Compartment
............
173
Storage Compartment
.............
173
Glove Box
...............................
173
Sunglasses Holder
..................
174
Sun Visor
................................
174
Vanity Mirror
..........................
175
Accessory Power Sockets
.......
175
AC Power Outlet
.....................
176
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ꭧ: If equipped
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
(P. 166)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 139)
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 163) POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 158)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON
(P. 419)
POWER TAILGATE
BUTTON (P. 141) HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE (P. 421) PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL (P. 163)
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACKS
ꭧ(P. 336)HEADPHONE
CONNECTORS
ꭧ
(P. 337) REAR CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(P. 185)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P. 437)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 190) CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM (P. 180) MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
(P. 163)
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P. 161)
HOMELINK BUTTONS
(P. 360)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS (P. 65)
GAUGES (P. 76)
AC POWER OUTLET
ꭧ
(P. 176)
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACKS
ꭧ(P. 304)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
ꭧ
(P. 277)
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Group SetupMenu Item DescriptionSetting OptionPage
ACC SETUP
(P. 95) PRE-RUNNING CAR DETECT
BEEP Causes the system to beep when a vehicle ahead of
you gets too close. ON
ꭧ
1
96
OFF
ACC DISPLAY SPEED UNIT Changes the ACC display speed unit. mph
ꭧ 2
previous
setting 97
km/h
ꭧ 3
METER SETUP
(P. 98) LANGUAGE SELECTION Changes the language used in the display. ENGLISH
ꭧ
1
99
FRENCH
SPANISH
ADJUST OUTSIDE
TEMP. DISPLAY Changes the outside temperature reading above or
below its current reading. -
5°F ~ꭗ0°F
ꭧ 2~5°F
100
- 3°C ~ꭗ0°Cꭧ 3~ 3°C
TRIP A & AVG. FUEL
RESET with REFUEL Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy to
reset when you refuel. ON 101
OFF
ꭧ
1
ADJUST
ALARM VOLUME Changes the indicator alarm volumes into three levels. HIGH
102
MID
ꭧ 1
LOW
ELAPSED TIME RESET Resets the elapsed time of your current trip. MANUAL ONLY 103
IGN OFF
ꭧ 1
TRIP B
TRIP A
AUTO INTERIOR
ILLUMINATION Changes the interior light sensitivity to your liking. MAX LOW
104
HIGH MIN
MID
ꭧ 1
OFF
POSITION SETUP
(P. 106) MEMORY POSITION LINK Changes the driver's seat, the steering wheel, and the
outside mirror positions to a stored setting. ON
ꭧ
1
107
OFF
AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE
STEERING WHEEL Moves the steering wheel fully in and up when the key
is removed. ON
ꭧ
1
108
OFF
ꭧ 1: Default setting
ꭧ 2: Default setting for U.S. models
ꭧ 3: Default setting for Canadian models
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Memory Position LinkIf‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK ’’is
set to ‘‘ON, ’’the driver's seat, the
steering wheel, and outside mirror
positions move to the position stored
in the memory when you open the
driver's door, using the remote
transmitter.
You can choose this customize item
from ‘‘POSITION SETUP ’’by
pressing the INFO (
/
) button
repeatedly.
Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
Select ON or OFF by pressing the
INFO (
/
) button, then enter your
selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
When your selection is successfully
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
‘‘ MEMORY POSITION LINK ’’and
repeat the procedure again.
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ꭧ1: If equipped
ꭧ 2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
ꭧ 3: Refer to the navigation system manual. For how to operate
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink by voice, see page 380.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM (BSI) OFF BUTTON
ꭧ 1
(P. 476)VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
(P. 468)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 164) HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(P. 127)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P. 133) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 342)/
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS
ꭧ
1
(P. 350)
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
(P. 302) WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 125)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P. 132)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P. 36)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P. 131)REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P. 131)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
(P. 175)
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P. 156)/
SEAT HEATER AND SEAT
VENTILATION BUTTONS
ꭧ 1
(P. 157)
ACTIVE DAMPER
SYSTEM SWITCH
ꭧ 1
(P. 478)
HORN
ꭧ
2
BSI ALERT INDICATOR
ꭧ1
(P. 473)
COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKING SYSTEM ™(CMBS ™)
OFF BUTTON
ꭧ 1
(P. 461)
HEADLIGHT WASHER
SWITCH
ꭧ 1
(P. 126)
DISTANCE
BUTTON
ꭧ1
(P. 354)
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P. 441)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTON (P. 363) VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
ꭧ
3
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Hazard Warning ButtonPush the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (four-way flashers). This
causes all four outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel to flash. Use the hazard
warning lights if you need to park in
a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your vehicle is disabled.Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the defogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in the
button lights to show the defogger is
on. If you do not turn it off, the
defogger will shut itself off after
about 15 minutes. It also shuts off
when you turn off the ignition. You
have to turn it on again when you
restart the vehicle.Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before
starting to drive.
The defogger wires on the inside of
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.
Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or off. For more
information, see page 165.
Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger
131
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