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Contents
Child Safety P. 54 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66 Safety Labels P. 67Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 105 Security System P. 107 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 110
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 114 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 130
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 142 Heating and Cooling System
* P. 154
Audio Error Messages P. 268 General Information on the Audio System P. 276
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 320, 332, 367 Compass
* P. 405, 407
When Driving P. 420 Braking P. 449
Refueling P. 456 Fuel Economy P. 459 Accessories and Modifications P. 460Maintenance Under the Hood P. 469 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 484
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 497 Battery P. 506 Remote Transmitter Care P. 507
Cleaning P. 510Engine Does Not Start P. 525 Jump Starting P. 528 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 531
Fuses P. 538 Emergency Towing P. 542
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 544Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 551 Reporting Safety Defects P. 552
Authorized Manuals P. 557 Customer Service Information P. 558
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 27
Instrument Panel
P. 69
Controls
P. 87
Features
P. 163
Driving
P. 409
Maintenance
P. 461
Handling the Unexpected
P. 515
Information
P. 545
Index
P. 562 
     
        
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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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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights will flash, all the 
doors, tailgate, and fuel fill door will lock, 
and the security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first 
push):
uA beeper sounds and verifies the security 
system is set.
■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 will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2Customized Features
* P. 281
If the interior light switch is in the door activated 
position, the interior lights come on when you press 
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30 
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off 
immediately.
2Interior Lights P. 142
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so 
the operating range may vary depending on the 
surroundings.
The remote transmitter will not work when the key is 
in the ignition switch.
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote 
transmitter or smart entry system only when the 
power mode in VEHICLE OFF.
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door or 
the tailgate is open.
Models with audio touch screenModels without smart entry systemModels with smart entry systemAll models
LED
Unlock Button Lock Button
* Not available on all models 
     
        
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130Controls
Adjusting the MirrorsInterior Rearview MirrorAdjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving 
position.
When driving after dark, the automatic 
dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare 
from headlights behind you. Press the auto 
button to turn this function on and off. When 
activated, the auto indicator comes on.■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and 
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
2Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 133
Indicator Auto Button Sensor
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift 
position is in 
(R. 
     
        
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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of 
whether the doors are open or closed.■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following 
situations:
•When any of the doors are opened.
•You unlock the driver’s door.
•You remove the key from the ignition 
switch.
•When the power mode is set to VEHICLE 
OFF (LOCK).
Only the cargo area light comes on when the 
tailgate is opened.■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of 
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Interior Light Switches
1Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade 
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are 
closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following 
situations:•When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open it.•When you remove the key from the ignition switch 
but do not open a door.•When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK) but do not open a door.
You can change the interior lights dimming time.
2Customized Features
* P. 281
The interior lights go off immediately in the following 
situations:
•When you lock the driver’s door.•When you turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w*1.
•When you close the driver’s door with the key in 
the ignition switch.•When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY 
mode.
If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK) mode, or without the key in the ignition switch, 
the interior lights go off after about 15 minutes.*1: Models with the smart entry system have an 
ENGINE 
START/STOP
 button instead of an ignition switch.
Models without smart entry systemModels with smart entry systemModels without smart entry systemModels with smart entry system
Door Activated Position
Off
FrontDoor Activated PositionOn
Off Rear
Models without smart entry systemModels with smart entry system
* Not available on all models 
     
        
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Lights
Controls
The map lights can be turned on and off by 
pressing the lenses.■ON
The light comes on when you open the 
tailgate, and goes off when closed.■OFF
The light stays off with or without opening the 
tailgate.
■Map Lights
1Map Lights
When the interior light switch is in the door activated 
position and any door is open, the map light will not 
go off when you press the lens.
■Cargo Area Lights
Off
On 
     
        
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box. You 
can lock the glove box with the master key or 
the built-in key.
■Glove Box
1Glove Box
3
WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury 
to your passenger in a crash, even if the 
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while 
driving.
Glove Box
To Lock 
     
        
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Controls
Pull the handle to open the console 
compartment.■Removable tray
The tray in the console compartment is 
detachable.
To remove this tray, slide it forward, then pull 
it up.
■Console CompartmentRemovable Tray