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uu Opening and Closing the Tailgate u Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate *
To open or close the power tailgate, do
the following:
■If the power tailgate keyless open
mode is in ANYTIME
Press and hold the tailg at
e button for about
one second.
■If the power tailgate keyless open
mode is in WHEN UNLOCKED
Press the unlock button twice and unlock all
doors and the tailgate first. Then, press and
hold the tailgate button for about one second.
The beeper sounds and some exterior
light flash.
To reverse direction whil e the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
■Remote Transmitter1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate *
If the power tailgate meets resistance while opening
or closing, the auto reve rse 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.
1 Remote Transmitter
You can change the condition for opening the power
tailgate with the multi-information display.
2 Customized Features P. 79
Tailgate
Button
* Not available on all models
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Security System
Immobilizer System
The 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 follow ing 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
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, an d all 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, are deactivated.
1Immobilizer System
NOTICELeaving 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.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
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uu Security System u Security System Alarm
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically se ts when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0
, and the key has b een removed from the
ignition switch.
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are loc ked with 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.
■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 igniti on switch to ON
(w
.
■Panic Mode
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security sy stem 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 driver’s door.
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 th is system or add another
device to it.Model with power tailgate
PANIC
Button
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Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w
, using the switches on the doors. The driv er’s side switches can be used to open
and close all the windows.
The power window lock button on the driver’s 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 turned on (pushed in, indicator on), 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, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
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.
3 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
Indicator
Driver’s
Window
Switch
Front Passenger’s Window Switch Power Window
Lock Button
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uu Opening and Closing the Windows u Opening/Closing the Power Windows
To open: Unlock the driver’s door with the
key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to
the central position, turn the key in the unlock
direction and hold it there.
To close: Lock the driver’s door with the key.
Within 10 seconds of re turning the key to the
central position, turn the key in the lock
direction and hold it there.
Release the key to stop the windows/
moonroof at the desired position. If you want
further adjustment, repeat the same
operation.
■Opening/Closing the Windows/Moonroof with the Key
Close Open
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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
1Ignition Switch
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in (P
.
If you open the driver’s door when the key is in LOCK
(0
or ACCESSORY (q
, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key out.
When this happens, the following messages appear
on the multi-information display:
•In LOCK (0
: REMOVE KEY .•In ACCESSORY (q
: REMOVE KEY . The buzzer will
stop when you take the key out.
If the key won’t turn from LOCK
(0
to ACCESSORY
(q , turn the key while moving the steering wheel left
and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.
0
LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this
position.
q
ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
w
ON: This is the position when driving.
e
START: This position is for starting the engine.
The switch returns to ON w when you let go of
the key.
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Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness. u You can change the auto light
sensitivity setting.
2
Customized Features P. 79
■Automatic lighting off feature
The headlights, all other exterior lights, a nd the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you remove the key, and close the driver’s door.
u You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 79
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK (
0
with the headlight switch on, but do not
open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the
AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)1Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAXHIGHMIDLOWMIN
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark
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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Driving Position Memory System
Driving Position Memory System
You can store two driver’s seat positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, the seat
adjusts automatically to one of the two preset positions.
The multi-information display shows you w
hich remote transmitter you used to
unlock the vehicle when you enter.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is lin ked to memory button
(1
.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is lin ked to memory button
(2
.
1Driving Position Memory System
Using the multi-information display, you can disable
the automatic seat adjustment function.
2 Customized Features P. 79
DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2
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