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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Low
Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on when the engine
coolant temperature is low.
●If the indicator stays on after the engine
has reached normal operating
temperature, there may be a problem
with the temperature sensors. Have your
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
—
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 your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Comes on when some one is sitting in
the seat - Have the passenger sit
properly.
High Beam
Indicator●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.——
U.S.
Canada
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
●The turn signal in dicators blink
when you operate the turn signal
lever.
●If you press the hazard warning
button, both indicators and all
turn signals blink at the same
time.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown. Change
the bulb immediately.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs
P. 248, 249 —
Lights On
Indicator●Comes on whenever the light
switch is on, or in AUTO* when
the exterior lights are on.
●If you remove the key from the ignition
switch while the lights are on, a chime
sounds when the driver's door is opened.
—
Fog Light
Indicator*
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.——
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
*
●Indicates the current shift lever
position.
2 Shifting P. 185—
M (7-speed
manual shift
mode)
Indicator/Shift
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the 7-speed
manual shift mode is applied.
2 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P. 187—
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the mu lti-information display. Press the (information) button to see the message again
with the system me ssage indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 298
●Appears if there is a prob lem with the DRL system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 114
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 243
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
●Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.2 Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 227
●Appears when you open the driver’s door while the
ignition key is in ACCESSORY
(q.
●Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0, then remove the
key.
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Instrument Panel
■List of customizable options
*1: Default Setting
*2: If equipped Setup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable settings
Meter Setup
Language SelectionChanges the displayed language.English*1, French , Spanish
Adjust Outside Temp.
DisplayAdjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.-5°F ~ ±0°F*1 ~ +5°F
-3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C
Trip A Reset with RefuelSets Trip A and the averag e fuel economy to reset
when you refuel.ON , OFF*1
Elapsed Time ResetChanges the resetting conditions of the elapsed
time.IGN OFF*1, Trip A , Trip B
Hold ECON ModeMaintains ECON mode.ON , OFF*1
Meter Color ChangeTurns the ambient meter feature on and off.ON*1, OFF
Display Km/MilesChanges the displayed measurement on the multi-
information display.AUTO*1, KM , MILES
Lighting
Setup Interior Light Dimming
Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on
after you close the doors.
60 sec,
30 sec
*1, 15 sec
Auto Light Sensitivity
*2Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.Max, High , Mid*1, Low , Min

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*1: Default Setting
*2: Default Setting on automatic transmission (CVT) models
*3: Default Setting on manual transmission modelsSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable settings
Door Setup
Auto Door LockChanges the setting for when the doors and the
hatch automatically lock.Shift from (P (A/T only), With
VEH SPD*1, OFF
Auto Door UnlockChanges the setting for when the doors and the
hatch automatically unlock.Shift to (P*2, IGN off*3, OFF
Driver Door*1, All Doors
Door Lock ModeSets up either the driver’s door or both doors and
the hatch to unlock on th e first push of the remote.Driver Door*1
All Doors
Key Lock
AcknowledgmentLOCK/UNLOCK - The exterior lights flash
LOCK (2nd push) - The beeper soundsON*1, OFF
Security Relock Timer
Changes the time it takes for the doors and the
hatch to relock and the security system to set after
you unlock the vehicle without opening either door
or the hatch.
90 sec , 60 sec, 30 sec*1
Default All Sets/Cancels all the customized settings as default.Set, Cancel

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................... 98
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 100
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 102
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 104
Opening and Closing the Hatch....... 105
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 107
Security System Alarm ...................... 107
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 109
Operating 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
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 120
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 121
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 122
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 127
Interior Convenience Items .............. 128
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 136
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 138
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
and hatch lock, and the security system
sets.
Twice (within five seco nds after the first
push): u The beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.
■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver's door unlocks.
Twice:
u The passenger’s door and the hatch
unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter
1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors and the hatch will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 90
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light s come on when you press
the UNLOCK button.
No doors opened: The li ghts fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 127
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock th e vehicle when a door or
the hatch is open.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the battery is probably low. Replace the
button battery as soon as possible.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 266
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 90
LED
Unlock
Button Lock
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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 electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following 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, hatch, or hood are opened
without the key, or remote transmitter.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and all of the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key or remote tr ansmitter or turn 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 alarm deactivates.