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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (w, then goes
off.●Comes on when the parking
brake is applied, and goes off
when it is released.●Comes on when the brake
fluid level is low.●Comes on if there is a
problem with the brake
system.●The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you
drive with the parking brake
not fully released.
●Comes on while driving -
Make sure the parking brake is
released. Check the brake fluid
level.
2What to do when the
indicator comes on while
driving P. 452●Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2If the Brake System
Indicator (Red) Comes On
P. 452
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (w, and
goes off when the engine
starts.●Comes on when the engine
oil pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving -
Immediately stop in a safe place.
2If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On P. 450
U.S.
Canada
U.S.Canada
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●If it comes on at any other time, there
is a problem with the ABS.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer. With this indicator
on, your vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock function.
2ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P. 362
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected:
-Supplemental restraint system
-Side airbag system
-Side curtain airbag system
-Seat belt tensioner
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
VTM-4® System
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the VTM-4®.●Blinks when the VTM-4® system is
overheated. The system is inactive.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.●Blinks while driving - The VTM-4® fluid
temperature is too high. Stop in a safe
place, shift to (P, and idle the engine
until the indicator goes off. If the
indicator does not stop blinking, take
your vehicle to a dealer.
2VTM (Variable Torque Management)-4r System * P. 354
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* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuAuto Door Locking/Unlocking
Controls
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
Your vehicle locks all doors and unlocks the driver’s door automatically when a
certain condition is met.
■Drive lock mode
All doors and the tailgate lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15
km/h).
■Park unlock mode
The driver’s door unlocks when the shift lever is moved into (P with the brake pedal
depressed.
■Auto Door Locking
■Auto Door Unlocking
1Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
You can turn off or change to another auto door
locking/unlocking setting using the master door lock
switch.2Customizing the Auto Door Locking/
Unlocking Setting* P. 106
You can turn off or change to another auto door
locking/unlocking setting using the multi-information display.
2Customized Features P. 90
Models without multi-information display
Models with multi-information display
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting*
Controls
Customizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting*
You can customize the auto door locking/unlocking setting to your liking using the master door lock switch.
■Auto door locking
■Auto door unlocking
*1: Default setting
■List of the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Customizable Options
ModeDescription
Drive Lock Mode*1All doors and the tailgate lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).
Park Lock ModeAll doors and the tailgate lock when the shift lever is moved out of (P with the brake pedal depressed.
OffThe auto door locking is deactivated all the time.
ModeDescription
Park Unlock ModeDriver’s door unlocks.*1All doors and the tailgate unlock.
When the shift lever is moved into (P with the brake pedal depressed.
Ignition Switch Unlock
Mode
Driver’s door unlocks.All doors and the tailgate unlock.
When the ignition switch is moved out of ON (w.
OffThe auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting*
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Controls
*1: Default setting
■Customizing Flow for Auto Door Locking Options
StepsDrive Lock Mode*1Park Lock ModeOff
1Apply the parking brake. Make sure the shift lever is in (P.
2Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
3The driver’s door must be closed at this stage.Open the driver’s door.
4Move the shift lever out of (P with the brake pedal depressed.−
5
Press and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door for more
than five seconds. Release the switch after you hear a click twice.
Press and hold the front of the master
door lock switch on the driver’s door for
more than five seconds. Release the switch
after you hear one click.
6Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q within 20 seconds.−
7Move the shift lever to (P.−
8
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0
within 20 seconds.
uCustomization is completed.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0
within 20 seconds.
uCustomization is completed.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0
within 20 seconds.
uCustomization is completed.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting*
Controls
*1: Default setting
■Customizing Flow for Auto Door Unlocking Options
Steps
Ignition Switch Unlock ModePark Unlock Mode
OffTo unlock driver’s door
To unlock all doors
and the tailgate
To unlock driver’s
door*1To unlock all doors
and the tailgate
1Apply the parking brake. Make sure the shift lever is in (P.
2Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
3The driver’s door must be closed at this stage.Open the driver’s door.
4Move the shift lever out of (P with the brake pedal
depressed.−
5
Press and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door for more than five seconds. You will hear a click twice.
6Release the switch.
Keep pressing the
switch for another five
seconds to hear one
more click.
Release the switch.
Keep pressing the
switch for another five
seconds to hear one
more click.
Release the switch.

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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Controls
Press the power tailgate button for more than
one second to operate.
To reverse direction while the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
■Customizing when to open the tailgate
ANYTIME:
The power tailgate unlocks and opens at the same time. This is the default setting.
WHEN UNLOCKED:
The tailgate opens when all doors are unlocked.
2Customized Features P. 90
To change the setting, do the following:
1.Apply the parking brake.
2.Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
3.Press and hold the power tailgate button in the driver' s door until you hear a
beep.
4.Turn the ignition switch to OFF (0.
uWhen ANYTIME is set, you hear one long beep.
uWhen WHEN UNLOCKED is set, you hear three short beeps.
■Remote Transmitter1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
If the power tailgate meets resistance while opening
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the direction. Three beeps sound.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the tailgate is almost closed to make sure that it fully
closes.
Do not touch the sensors located on both sides of the
tailgate. The power tailgate does not close if you
touch either sensor when you are trying to close the tailgate.
Be careful not to scratch the sensors with a sharp object. If scratched, they can be damaged, and the
power tailgate closing feature malfunctions.
Power Tailgate Button
Models with multi-information display
Models without multi-information display
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:
•The ignition switch is in ON (w.
•The headlight switch is off, or in .
•The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch will turn off the daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
1Fog Lights*
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models