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If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, it can
indicate a problem in the brake
system. You will also see a ‘‘LOW
BRAKE FLUID’’ or ‘‘CHECK
BRAKE SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display. For
more information, see page .This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If this indicator comes on at any
other time, there is a problem in the
ABS. If this happens, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With this indicator on, your
vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock f unction. You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
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access system have an engine start/stop
button instead of an ignition switch. ON
Mode is the equivalent of ON (II), and
START Mode is the equivalent of
START (III). For more information, see
pages and
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187 184
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This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. This indicator
will also come on when the light
switch is in AUTO and the lights
turn on automatically. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position, without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. Reminder
beeps will also sound when you open
the driver’s door. This indicator comes on red if
You will also see a corresponding
indicator(s) on the multi-information
display to indicate which door and/
or the trunk is not closed tightly (see
page ).
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Instrument Panel Indicators
High Beam Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Lights On Indicator
Door/Trunk Open
Indicator
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andy door or the trunk lid is not
closed tightly.
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Models equipped with the keyless access
system have an engine start/stop button
instead of an ignition switch. VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK) Mode is the equivalent of
LOCK (0) and ACCESSORY Mode is the
equivalent of ACCESSORY (I). For more
information, see pages 184 and 187.
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You can select the displayed
language and also customize some
vehicle control settings to your liking
with the multi-information display
and the three buttons on the steering
wheel (see page ).When you unlock and open the
driver’s door, the display shows
‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2’’
depending on which remote
transmitter/keyless access remoteyou use, and the driver’s seat and the
outside mirrors move to the position
stored in that remote transmitter/
keyless access remote (see ).
The driver’s ID (1 or 2) is displayed
when the power mode is set to ON.
The multi-inf ormation display in the
instrument panel displays various
inf ormation and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comf ortably. Others help to keep
you aware of the periodic
maintenance your vehicle needs f or
continued trouble-f ree driving.
There are three types of messages:
normal display messages, engine oil
lif e and maintenance messages, and
system messages.
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On models with keyless access system
Normal Display Messages
Multi-Inf ormation Display
78
Remote transmitter/keyless
access remote 1 is used.
Remote transmitter/keyless
access remote 2 is used.
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system have an engine start/stop button
instead of an ignition switch. ON Mode
is the equivalent of ON (II). For more
information, see page s
184
and
187 .
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Depending on how low the battery’s
state of charge dropped and how
long it remained low, these
messages may occur f requently. It
may take a number of trips to
sufficiently recharge the battery and
the messages to no longer appear.
IGN ON (II) Immediately turn
of f all electrical devices (interior
lights, air conditioning, audio, heated
seats, etc.). Try not to operate other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Driving the
vehicle will recharge the battery. If
the message continues to display
while driving, see your dealer.IGN ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
Follow the message and turn of f
all electrical devices. Driving the
vehicle will recharge the battery,
however the vehicle may not start. If
it does not start, see jump starting
(see page ), or contact your
dealer.
Whenthebattery’sstateof chargeis
low, the vehicle’s battery
management system triggers one of
the f ollowing ‘‘BATTERY CHARGE
LOW’’ messages if the ignition
switch/power mode is on or of f .
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CONT INUED
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Battery Charge Low
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ÎModels equipped with the keyless access
system have an engine start/stop button instead of
an ignition switch. VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) Mode
is the equivalent of LOCK (0), ACCESSORY Mode
is the equivalent of ACCESSORY (I), and ON
Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). For more
information, see pages
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184 and 187.
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You can customize some vehicle
control settings. To change the
settings, the ignition switch must be
in the ON (II) position, and the
vehicle must be stopped with the
transmission in Park (automatic) or
with the parking brake set (manual). If you try to enter the customizing
mode while the vehicle is moving,
you will see a ‘‘MUST STOP AND
SHIFT TO PARK TO CHANGE
SETTINGS’’ (automatic) or ‘‘MUST
STOP AND SET PARK BRAKE
TO CHANGE SETTINGS’’
(manual) message and you cannot
change the settings.
You can customize some vehicle
control settings f or ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ and
‘‘DRIVER 2’’ separately.
To have the driver’s ID detected,
make sure the driver’s door is
unlocked with a corresponding
remote transmitter/
keyless access remote.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position, move the shif t lever out of
Park (automatic) or release the
parking brake (manual), the display
will change to the normal screen.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Customized Settings
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Models equipped with the keyless access
system have an engine start/stop button instead of
an ignition switch. VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) Mode
is the equivalent of LOCK (0), ACCESSORY Mode
is the equivalent of ACCESSORY (I), and ON
Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). For more
information, see pages
:
184 and 187.
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pages about the settings you want to
customize.
If you use the key to unlock the
driver’s door, the system cannot
recognize either ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or
‘‘DRIVER 2.’’
To enter the customizing mode,
press either INFO button ( / )
repeatedly until ‘‘CUSTOMIZE
SETTINGS’’ is displayed, then press
the SEL/RESET button.
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On models without keyless accesssystem
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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DRIVER’S ID
Press the SEL/RESET
button.
U.S. model is shown.
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Description
Menu Item
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Group Setup Page
Setting Option
Changes which doors unlock when you use the
remote or grab the driver’s door handle.
Causes some exterior lights to blink when you
unlock/lock the doors by grabbing or touching the
sensor/pushing the button on the driver’s door
handle.
Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock
the doors by grabbing or touching the sensor/
pushing the button on the driver’s door handle.
Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights
stay on after you close the doors.
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.
DOOR UNLOCK MODE
KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT
FLASH
KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING T IME
HEADLIGHT
AUTO OFF TIMER
AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY
KEYLESS ACCESS
SETUP
(P.115)
LIGHTING SETUP
(P.120)
116
117
118
121
122
123
60 sec
0sec
LOW
MIN
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
15 sec
30 sec
60 sec
30 sec
15 sec
MAX
HIGH
MID
1
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2 : Default setting
Only on models with keyless access system
2 1
1
1
1
1
1
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Description
Menu Item Page
Group Setup Setting Option
Changes when the doors automatically lock.
Changes when the doors automatically unlock.
Changes which doors unlock with the remote
transmitter/keyless access remote on the 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.
AUTO DOOR LOCK
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
KEY AND REMOTE
UNLOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER
127
128
130
131
133
134
DOOR SETUP
(P.125)
DEFAULT ALL
(P.134) OFF
WITH VEH SPD
SHIFT FROM P (A/T only)
OFF
DRIVER DOOR
With SHIFT to P (A/T only)
ALL DOORS With
SHIFT to P (A/T only)
DRIVER DOOR With IGN OFF
ALL DOORS With IGN OFF
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
30 sec
60 sec
90 sec
CANCEL
SET
Default setting
1 :
2 :
3 :Default setting for automatic transmission
Default setting for manual transmission
1
2
1
1 1
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