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uu Opening and Closing the Tailgate u Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate *
Controls
Press the power tailgate button for more than
one second to operate.
To reverse direction while the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
■Customizing when to open the tailgate
ANYTIME :
The power tailgate unlocks and opens at the same
time. This is the default setting.
WHEN UNLOCKED:
The tailgate opens when all doors
are unlocked.
2Customized Features P. 90
To change the setting , do the following:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition
switch to ON (w
.
3. Press and hold the power
tailgate button in the driver' s door until you hear a
beep.
4. Turn the ignition
switch to OFF (0
.
u When ANYTIME is
set, you hear one long beep.
u When WHEN UNLOCKED
is set, you hear three short beeps.
■Remote Transmitter1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate *
If the power tailgate meet s resistance while opening
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the
direction. Three beeps sound.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
tailgate is almost closed to make sure that it fully
closes.
Do not touch the sensors lo cated on both sides of the
tailgate. The power tailga te does not close if you
touch either sensor when you are trying to close the
tailgate.
Be careful not to scratch the sensors with a sharp
object. If scratched, they can be damaged, and the
power tailgate closing feature malfunctions.
Power
Tailgate
Button
Models with multi- information display
Models without multi-information display
* Not available on all models

uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Light Switches
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Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(
w
.
When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the
headli
ghts and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness. u You can change the au to ligh
t sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 90
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off
within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver's door.
u You can
change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 90
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0
with the headlight switch on, but do not
open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes, if the switch is in
the AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or
open the driver's door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
■Automatic Lighting Control1Automatic 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:
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAX
HIGH
MID
LOW
MIN
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
fro
m headlights behind you when driving
after dark.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearvie

w mirror always reduces the
glare from headlights behind you.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions *
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 137
Tab
Daytime
Position
Night PositionUp
Down
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror *
Sensor
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror *
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(
R
.
* Not available on all models

uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items
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Controls
The AC power outlet can be used when the engine is running.
Open the cover to use it. Plug in the appliance
slightly, turn it 90° clockwise, then push it all
the way.
■AC Power Outlet *1AC Power Outlet *
NOTICE
Do not use the AC power outlet for electric
appliances that require high initial peak wattage,
such as cathode-ray tube type televisions,
refrigerators, electric pumps, etc. It is not suitable for
devices that process precis e data, such as medical
equipment, and that require an extremely stable
power supply, such as microcomputer-controlled
electric blankets, touc h sensor lamps, etc.
The AC power outlet is desi gned to supply power for
up to 115 volt appliances that are rated 150 watts or
less.
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uu Climate Control System u Automatic Climate Control Sensors
Controls
Automatic Climate Control Sensors
The automatic climate control system is
equipped with a sunlight sensor, an interior
temperature and humidity sensor. Do not
cover or spill any liquid on them.
Sunlight Sensor
Temperature and
Humidity Sensor

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 324
Maximum Load Limit........................ 327
Towing a Trailer Towing Preparation .......................... 329
Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 338
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 339
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines General Information ......................... 340
Important Safety Precautions............ 340
Avoiding Trouble ............................. 341
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 342
Precautions While Driving................. 344 Automatic Transmission ................... 345
Shifting ............................................ 346
Cruise Control ................................. 348
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System ...... 352
VTM (Variable Torque Management)-4 r
System *.............................................354TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ... 355Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 357
Braking Brake System ................................... 360
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........... 362 Brake Assist System ......................... 363
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 364
Parking Sensor System
*...................365
Rearview Camera *............................369
Multi-View Rear Camera *................370
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 371
How to Refuel ................................. 372
Fuel Economy ..
.................................. 374
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 375
Modifications................................... 375
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uu Before Driving u Driving Preparation
Driving
• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the
seats.
u They can interfere with the driver's ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
• Ever
yone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
2Fastening a Seat Belt P. 32
• Make sure that the indicators in the ins trument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.
u Always have a
dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.
2Indicators P. 68

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uu Parking Your Vehicle u Parking Sensor System *
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Driving
Parking Sensor System *
The corner and rear center sensors monitor obstacles around your vehicle, and the
beeper and display let you know the approx imate distance between your vehicle and
the obstacle.
■The sensor location and range
1 Parking Sensor System *
Even when the system is on, always confirm if there is
no obstacle near your ve hicle before parking.
The system may not work properly when:
•The sensors are covered with snow, ice, mud, or
dirt.
•The vehicle is on an uneven surface, such as grass,
bumps, or a hill.
•The vehicle has been out in hot or cold weather.•The system is affected by some electric devices that
generate ultrasonic waves.
•Driving in bad weather.
The system may not sense:
•Thin or low objects.•Sonic-absorptive materials, such as snow, cotton,
or sponge.
•Objects directly under the bumper.
Do not put any accessories on or around the sensors.
Within about 60 cm (24 in) or less Within about 110 cm (43 in) or less
Front Corner Sensors
Rear Center Sensors
Rear Corner Sensors
* Not available on all models