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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears after you unlock and open the driver’s door.
2 Starting the Engine P. 223
●Appears three seconds after the TO START ENGINE
message appears.
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●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button at the same time.
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off without the shift lever in (P.
●Push the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to (P.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.—
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when you take the keyless access remote out
of the vehicle and close the door while the power mode
is ON. The beeper sounds inside and outside the vehicle.●Bring the keyless access remote back inside the vehicle,
and close the door.
●The engine continues to run if you take the keyless
access remote out of the vehicle while the engine is
running. Once you change the power mode to OFF, the
engine does not start again unless you bring back the
remote inside the vehicle.
●Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.2Replacing the Button Battery P. 310
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you shift into (P after having turned off
the keyless access system main switch.●Remove the keyless access remote with the power
mode OFF. You cannot remove the remote from the slot
while the power mode is other than OFF.
2 Keyless Access Remote Slot P. 130
●Appears when you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button without inse rting the keyless access remote
under any of the following conditions:
- The keyless access remote main switch is off.
- The keyless access remo te’s battery is weak.
- The remote is not inside the vehicle.●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button after you insert
the keyless access remote into the slot.
2 Keyless Access Remote Slot P. 130
●Appears when you open the driver’s door while the
power mode is OFF.●Remove the keyless access remote from the slot.2 Keyless Access Remote Slot P. 130
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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
■List of customizable options
*1: Not available on all models
*2: Default Setting Setup Group Customizable Features
DescriptionSelectable settings
ACC Setup
*1
Pre-running Car Detect
Beep Causes the system to beep when a vehicle ahead of
you gets too close.
ON*2, OFF
ACC Display Speed Unit Changes the ACC display speed unit. km/h
*2 (Canada), mph*2 (U.S.)
Meter Setup
Language SelectionChanges the displayed language.English*2, French, Spanish
Adjust Outside Temp.
DisplayAdjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.-5°F ~ ±0°F*2 ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C*2 ~ +3°C (Canada)
Trip Computer Trip A Info
ResetChanges the setting of how to reset trip meter A,
average fuel economy A, average speed A, and
elapsed time A.WITH REFUEL*2, MANUAL
ONLY , IGN OFF
Adjust Alarm VolumeChanges the indicator al arm volume into three
levels.HIGH, MID*2, LOW
Auto Interior IlluminationChanges the interior light sensitivity to your liking.MAX, HIGH, MID*2, LOW ,
MIN , OFF
Keyless Start Guidance
Screens*1Changes the display of the keyless start guidance
screens.ON*2, OFF

uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey Types and Functions
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Controls
■Retractable master keys*
The master key folds up inside the remote
transmitter.
1. Press the release button to release the key
out from the transmitter.
u Make sure to fully extend the key.
2. To close the key, press the release button
then push the key in side the transmitter
until you hear a click.
■Keyless access remote*
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors and the tailgate when the keyless access
remote battery becomes weak and the power
door lock/unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while
pressing the release butto n. To reinstall the
built-in key, push the bu ilt-in key into the
keyless access remote until it clicks.
1 Retractable master keys*
If the key is not fully extended, the immobilizer
system may not work properly, and the engine may
not start.
Avoid contact with the key whenever it extends or
retracts.Release Button
Press
Built-in Key Release Button
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■Locking the doors
Press the LOCK button.
Once: uSome exterior lights flash, all the doors,
tailgate, and fuel fill door will lock, and
the security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push): uA beeper sounds and verifies the security
system is set.
■Unlocking the doors
Press the UNLOCK button.
Once: uSome exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver’s door and fuel fill door unlocks.
Twice: uThe remaining doors and the tailgate
unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking vehicle with the remote
transmitter, the they will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 94
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light s come on when you press
the UNLOCK button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately.
2 Interior Lights P. 151
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door or
tailgate is open.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is
probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 310
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 94
LED
Unlock
Button
Lock
Button
LED
Lock
Button
Unlock
Button

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Fully insert the key and turn it.
■Locking the driver’s door
Pull the lock tab rearward
a or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction
b, and close the door.
■Locking the passenger’s doors
Pull the lock tab rearward and close the door.
■Lockout prevention system
The doors and the tailgate cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch*1, or
the keyless access remote is in side the vehicle, and any door or the tailgate is open.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ig nition switch.
■Locking/Unlocking th e Doors Using a Key1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all of the
other doors, tailgate, and fuel fill door lock at the
same time. When unlocking, the driver’s door and
fuel fill door unlock first. Turn the key a second time
within a few seconds to unlock the remaining doors
and the tailgate.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2 Customized Features P. 94
If you are using the retrac table key, make sure it is
fully extended.
LockUnlock
■Locking a Door Without Using a Key1 Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver’s door, all the other doors,
the tailgate, and fuel fill door lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand before
locking the door to prevent it from being locked in
the vehicle.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
■Unlocking the vehicle
Grab the front passenger’s door handle or
press the tailgate release button.uAll doors and the tailgate unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.1 Using the Keyless Access System*
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unlock the doors with the
keyless access remote if it is above or below the
outside handle.
•The keyless access remote may not operate if it is
too close to the door and door glass.
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle, the doors will automatically
relock.
The light flash, beep and unlock settings can be
customized using the multi-information display. 2 Customized Features P. 94
Tailgate Release
Button
* Not available on all models