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3Quick Reference Guide
❙Wipers/Washers 
(P 123)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
* 
(P224)
 See the Navigation System Manual
❙(+ / (- /   /   Buttons 
(P 168)
❙SOURCE Button 
(P 168)
❙
 (Display) Button
* (P 186, 218)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals 
(P 119)
❙Fog Lights 
(P 122)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)
* (P 431)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up)
* (P 431)
❙Lane Watch
TM *
 (P 444)
❙Horn (Press an area around  .)❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System 
Voice Control Buttons 
(P 320, 332, 367)
❙
 (Select/Reset) Knob 
(P 84)
❙Brightness Control 
(P 125)
❙Cruise Control Buttons 
(P 432)* Not available on all models 
     
        
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Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Windshield Wipers 
(P 123, 493)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood 
(P 469)
❙Fog Lights 
(P 122, 486)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights 
(P 119, 489)
❙Side Marker Lights 
(P 119, 488)
❙Tires 
(P 497, 517)
❙How to Refuel 
(P 457)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate 
(P 105)
❙Rear Wiper 
(P 124, 495)
❙Back-Up Lights 
(P 490)
❙Brake/Taillights 
(P 490)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights 
(P 490)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights 
(P 490)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera 
(P 455)
❙Rearview Camera 
(P 454)
❙Rear License Plate Lights 
(P 492)
❙Headlights 
(P 119, 484)
❙Power Door Mirrors 
(P 131)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control 
(P 94)
❙High-Mount Brake Light 
(P 492)
❙Tailgate Release Button 
(P 106) 
     
        
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8Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel 
(P 69)
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 
Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator Immobilizer System 
IndicatorSeat Belt Reminder 
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL 
Indicator Parking Brake and 
Brake System 
Indicator (Red)Supplemental 
Restraint System 
Indicator
Side Airbag Off 
Indicator
CRUISE MAIN 
Indicator Tachometer Speedometer
Fuel Gauge Security System Alarm 
IndicatorShift Lever Position Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges 
(P 83)
/Information Display 
(P 84)
/System Indicators 
(P 70)
Fuel Economy 
Indicator
*
TPMS Indicator
Maintenance Minder 
Indicator
Washer Level 
Indicator
*
Temperature Gauge
Electric Power 
Steering (EPS) System 
Indicator
*
Turn Signal and 
Hazard Warning 
Indicators
System Indicators
CanadaU.S.
CanadaU.S.
Starter System 
Indicator
*
Door and Tailgate 
Open Indicator
Smart Entry System 
Indicator
*
CanadaU.S.
Forward Collision 
Warning (FCW) Indicator
*
Lane Departure Warning 
(LDW) Indicator
*
M (Sequential shift mode) Indicator/
Shift Indicator
*
Daytime Running 
Lights Indicator 
     
        
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uuIndicatorsu
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
High Beam 
Indicator
●Comes on when the high beam headlights 
are on.
—
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 or set 
the power mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK) while the exterior lights are on, a chime 
sounds when the driver’s door is opened.
Fog Light 
Indicator
●Comes on when the fog lights are on.
—
Daytime Running 
Lights Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn 
the ignition switch to ON 
(w*1, then goes 
off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with the DRL 
system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 122
Side Airbag Off 
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn 
the ignition switch to ON 
(w*1, 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.
U.S.
Canada 
     
        
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock................................ 88
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................... 91Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
*.. 93
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the 
Outside ............................................ 94
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the 
Inside ............................................... 99
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 100
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 101
Opening and Closing the Tailgate... 105
Security System................................ 107
Immobilizer System .......................... 107
Security System Alarm ...................... 107Opening and Closing the Windows..... 110
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
.. 113
Operating the Switches Around the 
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
*............................... 114
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*........... 115
Ignition Switch and Power Mode 
Comparison ................................... 118
Turn Signals ..................................... 119
Light Switches.................................. 119
Fog Lights ........................................ 122
Daytime Running Lights ................... 122
Wipers and Washers ........................ 123
Brightness Control ........................... 125
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button.. 126Driving Position Memory System
*.... 127Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 129
Adjusting the Mirrors....................... 130
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 130
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 131
Adjusting the Seats.......................... 133
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 133
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience 
Items................................................ 142
Interior Lights .................................. 142
Interior Convenience Items .............. 144
Heating and Cooling System
*......... 154
Using Vents, Heating and A/C.......... 154
Climate Control System
*.................. 157
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 157
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 162
* Not available on all models 
     
        
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
120Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when 
the ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1.
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.
uYou can change the auto light sensitivity 
setting.
2Customized Features
* P. 281
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Automatic Lighting Control
1Automatic 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:
Setting
The exterior lights come on 
when the ambient light is at
MAXHIGHMIDLOWMINLight SensorModels with audio/information screen
Bright
Dark
Models with audio/information screen
* Not available on all models 
     
        
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights
Controls
Fog Lights
When the low beam headlights are on, turn 
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running LightsThe high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following 
conditions have been met:
•The ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1.
•The headlight switch is off, or in  .
•The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition 
switch or setting the power mode to VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running 
lights.
The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight 
switch is turned on.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
1Fog Lights
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the 
instrument panel will be on.
They go off when the headlights turn off, or when 
the daytime running lights are on.
2Fog Light Indicator P. 79
Fog Light Switch 
     
        
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420Driving
When DrivingStarting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2.Check that the shift lever is in 
(P, then 
depress the brake pedal.
uAlthough it is possible to start the vehicle 
in 
(N, it is safer to start it in 
(P.
Models without smart entry system
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when 
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in 
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all 
electrical accessories such as the lights, heating and 
cooling system
*/climate control system
*, and rear 
defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold, 
an engine block heater will improve starting and 
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently 
below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant 
mixture should be charged to a higher concentration 
to prevent freezing. Consult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can 
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with 
the engine or exhaust system.
Brake Pedal
* Not available on all models