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uuOpening and Closing the Sliding DoorsuOpening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors
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Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors
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The power sliding doors can be operated by pressing the power sliding door button
on the remote transmitter, pressing the power sliding door switches on the
dashboard or door pillars, or using the door handle.
The power sliding doors can be operated when:
•The sliding door main switch is in the ON position.
•The power sliding door is unlocked.
•The fuel fill door is closed (on the driver side sliding door only).
•The key is not in the ignition switch when using the remote transmitter.
•The shift lever is in
(P
, the brake pedal is depressed, or the parking brake is
applied (with the ignition switch in ON
(w
) when using the power sliding door
switches on the dashboard.
1Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors
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If you move the shift lever out of P, and release the
brake pedal and the parking brake:
While opening – The sliding door stops and is left
ajar.
While closing – The beeper sounds until the door
closes.
Check that passengers, especially children, do not
have their hands on the sliding doors or on the door
pillars before its operation. If someone is caught in
the opening or closing sliding door, it can cause
serious injury.
Before replacing a rear tire, turn the power sliding
door main switch to OFF.
Operate the power sliding doors only when the
vehicle is at a complete stop. Make sure you apply the
brake when rear passengers are boarding or exiting.
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Press the power sliding door button for more
than one second to operate.
While the power sliding door is in operation, if
you press the button that corresponds to that
power sliding door, the beeper sounds and
the operation stops.
If you press the same button again, the sliding
door reverses its direction.
■Customizing when to open the sliding doors
ANYTIME: The power sliding door unlocks and opens at the same time. This is the
default setting.
WHEN UNLOCKED: The door opens unless the door is unlocked.2Customized Features P. 101To change the setting, do the following:
1.Press and hold the CLOSE side of the switch on the dashboard until step 3.
2.Press and hold the button on the remote transmitter.
uRelease the button when the LED on the remote flashes.
3.Release the dashboard switch.
uFollow steps one through three within 20 seconds.
4.Repeat the above procedure four times.■
Remote Transmitter
1Remote Transmitter
When you press the power sliding door button to
open the door, the front door on the same side
unlocks.
Driver’s Side
Power Sliding
Door ButtonPassenger’s
Side Power
Sliding Door
Button
1Customizing when to open the sliding doors
When you select WHEN UNLOCKED, you will hear
three short beeps.
When you select ANY TIME, you will hear one long
beep.
In WHEN UNLOCKED, trying to operate the power
sliding door without unlocking the door triggers the
beeper to sound.
Before you start customizing,•Turn the main switch to OFF.•Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0, and remove
the key.
•Close and lock all doors.Models without multi-information display
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uuOpening and Closing the Sliding DoorsuOpening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors
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■Outer handles
Pull up on the outer handle towards you. The
sliding door starts opening or closing.■Inner handles
Pull it rearward to automatically open the
sliding door, and pull it forward to
automatically close the door.
While the power sliding door is in operation, if you pull either handle that
corresponds to that power sliding door, the beeper sounds and the operation stops.
To resume the power sliding door operation, pull the same handle in the same
direction again.
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Door Handles
1Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors
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The beeper sounds and the power sliding door does
not open when you pull the inner or outer handle
under the following conditions:•The ignition switch is in ON
(w
•The shift lever is in other than
(P
•The brake pedal is released•The parking brake is released
If you leave the power sliding door half open on a
steep hill with the engine off, the door starts to
sliding down towards the hill bottom after 30
minutes. While the door is sliding down, the beeper
sounds.
Door HandleInner Handle
Close
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Security SystemImmobilizer SystemThe immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch:
•Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.
•Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
•Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition
switch.Security System Alarm
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The security system alarm activates when the doors, tailgate, or hood are opened
without the key, or remote transmitter. It also activates if you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
after locking the doors with the remote transmitter.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and all of the exterior lights flash.■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key or remote transmitter. The system, along with the
horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1Immobilizer SystemNOTICELeaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.1Security System Alarm
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The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
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■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
•The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0
, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
•The hood is closed.
•All doors and the tailgate are locked with the key or the remote transmitter.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key or
remote transmitter. The security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1Security System Alarm
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Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:•Unlocking the door with the lock tab or the master
door lock switch.•Opening the tailgate with the power tailgate
button on the dashboard.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another
device to it.Models with power tailgate
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■The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the panic button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
•The horn sounds.
•Some exterior lights flash.■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
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Panic ModePanic
ButtonPanic
Button
Panic
Button

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Opening and Closing the WindowsOpening/Closing the Power WindowsThe power windows can be opened and closed when the ignition switch is in ON (w
, using the switches on the doors. The driver side switches can be used to open
and close all of the windows.
The power window lock button on the driver side must be switched off (not pushed
in, indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than the
driver's seat.
When the power window lock button is pushed in, the indicator comes on and you
can only operate the driver's window. Turn the power window lock button on when
children are in the vehicle.
■Automatic operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.■Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly.
Release the switch when the window reaches
the desired position.
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Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
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1Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you turn the ignition switch off.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction.
The driver’s window auto reverse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.
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WARNING
Closing a power window on someone's
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from
the windows before closing them.
ON
OFF
Power Window
Lock Button
Indicator
Driver’s
Window
Switch
Front Passenger’s
Window Switch
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Opening and Closing the Moonroof
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You can only operate the moonroof when the ignition switch is in ON
(w
. Use the
switch in the front of the ceiling to open and close the moonroof.
■Automatic operation
To open: Pull the switch back firmly, then
release.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then
release.
The moonroof will automatically open or close
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway,
touch the switch briefly.■Manual operation
To open: Pull the switch back, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.
To close: Push the switch forward, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.■Tilting the moonroof up
To tilt: Push on the center of the moonroof
switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then
release.
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Opening/Closing the Moonroof
1Opening/Closing the MoonroofNOTICEOpening the moonroof in below freezing
temperature or when it is covered with snow or ice
can damage the moonroof panel or motor.
The power moonroof can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you turn the ignition switch off.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
When resistance is detected, the auto reverse
function causes the moonroof to change directions,
then stop. Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed to ensure that it fully
closes. Make sure that all objects, including fingers,
are clear of the moonroof.
You can use the remote transmitter or the key to
operate the moonroof.
2Opening the Windows and Moonroof
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with the Remote Transmitter P. 137
2Opening/Closing the Windows and
Moonroof
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WARNING
Opening or closing the moonroof on
someone's hands or fingers can cause
serious injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of
the moonroof before opening or closing it.
Open
Close
Tilt
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