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Instrument Panel (P63)
Gauges (P 74)
Multi-Information Display (P 75)
System Indicators (P 64)
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System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicato r Lam p
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System ( ABS)
Indicator
Veh icle Stability
Assist (VSA ®)
System Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Elec tric P ower
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators Ch
argi ng System
Indicator
Li gh ts On Indic ator
High Beam Indicator
Fo g L ight In dica to r
Ligh ts R eminders
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Ind icator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Remin
der
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message IndicatorParkin
g Brake
an d B rake System
Indicator
Supplemen tal
Restraint S ystem
Indicator
Side A irbag Off
Indicator
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
CR UISE MAI N
Indicator
CR UISE CON TROL
Indicator
Tachometer
Low Fuel Indicator
Security S ystem A larm IndicatorShi
ft Lever Position Indicator Gear Position Indicator Multi-Information Display
Speedometer
Fuel Gau ge
Temperatur
e Gauge

70
uu Indicators u
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Fog Light Indicator●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.——
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, then goes off.●Comes on when the passenger
side airbag system is automatically
shut off.
●It does not mean there is a problem with
your side airbags.
●Comes on when nobody is sitting in
the passenger seat - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Comes on when someone is sitting in
the seat - Have the passenger sit
properly.
Immobilizer System
Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you turn
the ignition sw itch to ON (w
, then
goes off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer
system cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0
, pull
the key out, and then insert the key and
turn it to ON
(w
again.●Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Electrical
problems can occur.
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock................................ 86
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................... 87
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ............................................ 89
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 91
Childproof Door Locks ....................... 93
Auto Door Lock/Unloc k
...................... 93
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ..... 94
Security System ................................ 100
Immobilizer System .... ......................100
Security System Alarm ...................... 100
Opening and Closing the Windows ... 102Opening and Closing the Moonroof
.. 105
Operating the Switches Around the Steering WheelIgnition Switch ................................. 106
Turn Signals ..................................... 107
Light Switches.................................. 107
Fog Lights ........................................ 109
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) ..........109
Wipers and Washers ........................ 110
Brightness Control ........................... 112
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button........................................ 113
Driving Position Memory System ...... 114
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 116Adjusting the Mirrors
...
.................... 117
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 117
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 117
Adjusting the Seats .
......................... 119
Adjusting the Seat Po sitions .............119
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 128
Interior Lights .................................. 128
Interior Convenience Items .............. 130
Climate Con tro
l System ................... 141
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 141
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 144
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Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the key to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors, tailgate, and
fuel fill door. You can also use the remote
transmitter to lock and unlock the doors,
tailgate, and fuel fill door.
The master key folds up inside the
remote transmitter.
1. Press the release button to release the key
out from the transmitter.
u Mak
e sure to fully extend the key.
2. To close the key, press the release button
then push the key inside the transmitter
until you hear a click.
■Retractable Master Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
2 Immobilizer System P. 100
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids.•Do not take the keys apa rt except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the re mote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
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.
Panic
Button Power
Tailgate
Button Lock
Button
Release
Button
Unlock
Button
Release
Button
Unlock
Button
Panic
Button Lock
Button
Model with power tailgate
Model without power tailgate
Release Button
Press
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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 When Driving u Starting the Engine
200
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3. Turn the ignition switch to START (e

without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1. Keepi
ng your right foot on the brake peda l, release the parking brake. Check that
the parking brake indicator has gone off.
2 Parking Brake P. 216
2. Put the shift lever in (D
. Select (R
when reversing.
3. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal
to pull away.
1Starting the Engine
Do not hold the key in START (e
for more than 15
seconds.
•If the engine does not start right away, wait for at
least 10 seconds before trying again.
•If the engine starts, but then immediately stops,
wait at least 10 seconds before repeating step 3
while gently depressing the accelerator pedal.
Release the accelerator pedal once the engine
starts.
The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from
theft. If an improperly code d key (or other device) is
used, the engine’s fuel system is disabled.
2 Immobilizer System P. 100
■Starting to Drive
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Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check brightness of the interior light.
Turn on interior lights and check brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all2Checking the Battery P. 268●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 307
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 199
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 100
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 74
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 307
If the problem continues:2 Emergency Towing P. 308
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it. 2 Jump Starting P. 294
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Devices that Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in
operation.
Each of the above complies with the appr opriate requirements or the required
standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two condi tions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2 ) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
AcuraLink Audio System
Bluetooth ® AudioBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
HomeLink®Universal TransceiverImmobilizer System
Remote TransmitterTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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