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*1: Default Setting
Setup Group Customizable Features DescriptionSelectable settings
DOOR
SETUP
AUTO DOOR LOCKChanges the setting for the automatic locking
feature.OFF /WITH VEH SPD*1/SHIFT
FROM P
AUTO DOOR UNLOCKChanges the setting for when the doors and the
tailgate unlock automatically.
OFF /DRIVER DOOR With
SHIFT to P*1/ ALL DOORS With
SHIFT to P/ DRIVER DOOR
With IGN OFF /ALL DOORS
With IGN OFF
DOOR LOCK MODESets up either the driver’s door or all doors and the
tailgate to unlock on the first push of the remote.DRIVER DOOR*1/ ALL DOORS
POWER TAILGATE
KEYLESS OPEN MODE *Changes the setting for whether the power tailgate
opens when it is locked or unlocked.ANYTIME*1/WHEN
UNLOCKED
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENTLOCK/UNLOCK - The exterior lights flash LOCK (2nd
push) - The beeper soundsON*1/ OFF
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMERChanges the time it takes for the doors and the
tailgate to relock and the security system to set after
you unlock the vehicle without opening any door
and the tailgate.
90sec/ 60sec/30sec*1
DEFAULT ALLSets/Cancels all the custom ized settings as default.SET/CANCEL
* Not available on all models
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■Example for customization settings
The steps for changing the TRIP A RESET with REFUEL setting to ON are shown
below. The default setting for TRIP A RESET with REFUEL is OFF.
1.Press and hold the button until
CHG SETTING appears on the display.
2. Press the SEL /RESET button to go into the
METER SETUP group.
3. Press the SEL /RESET button again.
u LANGUAGE SELECTION appears first in
the display.
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4. Press the button until TRIP A
RESET with REFUEL appears on the
display, then press the SEL/RESET button.
u The display swit ches to the
Customization setup screen, where you
can select ON, OFF , or EXIT .
5. Press the button and select ON,
then press the SEL/RESET button.
u The ON setup screen appears, then the
display returns to the Customization
menu screen.
6. Press the button until EXIT
appears in the display, then press the SEL/
RESET button.
7. Repeat step 6 until you return to the normal
screen.
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■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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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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Fog Lights
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
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 th e parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch will turn off th e 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. 2 Indicators P. 64
Fog Light Switch
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Brightness Control
When the parking lights are turned on and the
ignition switch is in ON
(w
, you can use the
brightness control knob to adjust instrument
panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
Dim: Turn the knob to the left.
You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. The multi-
information display will return to its original
state several seconds after you adjust the
brightness.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the multi-
information display while you are adjusting it.
1Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.
Pressing either (information) button
switches the display.
If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness
display is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels
the reduced instrument pa nel brightness when the
exterior lights are on.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
Control Knob
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up.
u The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out.
u Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.
3. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever
down to lock the steering wheel in position.
u After adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out.1Adjusting the Steering Wheel
Make any steering wheel adjustments before you
start driving.
3 WARNING
Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.To adjust
To lock Lever
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