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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 67)
System Indicators
Malfunction 
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure 
Indicator
Charging System 
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake 
System (ABS) 
Indicator
Vehicle Stability 
Assist (VSA ®) System 
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Lights IndicatorsLights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System 
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder 
Indicator
System Indicators
Cruise Control 
Indicator
Parking Brake 
and Brake System 
Indicator Supplemental 
Restraint System 
Indicator
Side Airbag Off 
Indicator
Door Open Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Tachometer Speedometer
Fuel 
Gauge
Security System 
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 77)/Information Display (P 78)/
intelligent Multi-Inform ation Display (i-MID) 
(P 81)/System Indicators (P 68)
Tailgate Open 
Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator Maintenance Minder 
Indicator
Washer Level 
Indicator
*
Ambient MeterTemperature GaugeElectric Power 
Steering (EPS) 
Indicator Turn Signal and 
Hazard Warning 
Indicators
All-Wheel Drive 
(
AWD) System 
Indicator
*
System Indicators
Canada U.S.
Canada
U.S.
*
 Not available on all models
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Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Immobilizer 
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you turn the ignition 
switch 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 your vehicle checked by a 
dealer.
●Do not attempt to alter this system or add other 
devices to it. Electrical problems can occur.
Security System 
Alarm Indicator*
●Blinks when the securi ty system alarm has 
been set.
2 Security System Alarm* P. 106
ECON Mode 
Indicator●Comes on when you turn the ignition 
switch to ON 
(w, then goes off.●Comes on when the ECON mode is on.
2ECON Button  P. 245
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................... 96
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................... 97
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ............................................ 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the  Inside ............................................. 101
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 102
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 103
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 104
Security System ................................ 106
Immobilizer System .......................... 106
Security System Alarm
*.................... 106Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 108
Opening and Closing the Moonroof*.. 110Operating the Switches Around the 
Steering Wheel Ignition Switch ................................. 111
Turn Signals ..................................... 112
Light Switches.................................. 112
Fog Lights
*...................................... 114
Daytime Running Lights ................... 114
Wipers and Washers ........................ 115
Brightness Control ........................... 117
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
* 
Button ........................................... 118
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 119 Adjusting the Mirrors
....................... 120
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 120
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 121
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 122
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 122
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience  Items ................................................ 132
Interior Lights .................................. 132
Interior Convenience Items .............. 133
Heating and Cooling System
*......... 142
Using Vents, Heating and A/C.......... 142
Climate Control System
*.................. 145
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 145
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 148
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following key:Use the key to start and stop the engine, and 
to lock and unlock the doors and tailgate. You 
can also lock and unlock the doors and 
tailgate pressing the buttons on remote 
transmitter.
■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. 106
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce 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 apart except for replacing the 
battery.
If the circuits in the keys  are damaged, the engine 
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not 
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them 
inspected by a dealer.
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from 
starting the engine. Each key contains el ectronic transmitters that use electronic 
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into th e 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 anot her vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition 
switch.
Security System Alarm*
The security system alarm activates when  the tailgate, hood, or doors are opened 
without the key, or remote transmitter.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key  or remote transmitter, or turning the ignition switch 
to ON 
( w. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the ignition key in  the vehicle can result in 
theft or accidental move ment 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.
* Not available on all models
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240
Driving
1. Keeping 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. 256
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.
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from 
rolling on inclines as you move your fo ot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Move the shift lever to 
(D or (d when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhill, 
then release the brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive1 Starting 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 pr otects 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. 106
1Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not  prevent the vehicle from 
rolling downhill on a very st eep or slippery slope, and 
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking 
brake.
Hill start assist will operate even when VSA ® is 
switched off.
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Handling the Unexpected
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 the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery  P. 309●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses  P. 339
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. 239
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 106
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank. 
2 Fuel Gauge P. 77
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 339
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing  P. 340
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an 
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting  P. 328
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Information
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 appropriate requirements or the required 
standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada 
Standard, described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15  of the FCC rules. Operation is 
subject to the following two cond itions: (1) This device may not 
cause harmful interferenc e, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including  interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to 
operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada  Standard RSS-Gen/210/310. Operation is 
subject to the following two  conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, 
and (2) this device must accept any inte rference, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation of the device.
Audio System
Bluetooth ® Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Immobilizer System
Remote Transmitter
Rear Entertainment System Remote Control
Models with Rear Entertainment System
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