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Controls
Adjusting the Seats
Adjusting the Seat Positions
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to ma intain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
■Adjusting the fro nt power seats
1Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Cana da recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
3WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
Move back.
Allow sufficient
space.
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Height Adjustment
Seat-back Angle
Adjustment Lumbar Support
Adjustment
*
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior 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 doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver’s door.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the tailgate or the doors are open or
closed.
■Interior Light Switches1 Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 se conds 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 set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) but do not open a door.
You can change the interi or lights dimming time.
2 Customized Features P. 117, 263
The interior lights go off i mmediately in the following
situations:
•When you lock the driver’s door.
•When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY
mode.
•When you set the power mode to ON.
If you leave any doors open in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
mode, the interior light s go off after about 15
minutes.
When the interior light switch is in ON, if you close
the tailgate and all doors in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
mode, the interior light s go off after about 30
minutes.
However, when the battery is weaken, the interior
lights go off after about 30 minutes if any door is
open.
Door Activated Position
Off
On
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
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Controls
The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting
Four times - The OFF se tting (no indicators on)
■Second Row Outer Seat Heaters*1Second Row Outer Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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Controls
■SYNC on and off
1.Select SYNC.
2. Select ON for synchronized mode.
u When in synchronized mode, the front
passenger’s side temperature and the
rear passenger compartment become
the same as the driver’s side settings.
3. Adjust the temperature or change the
mode from the driver’s side.
■Changing the fan speed
1.Select .
2. Change the fan speed with one of the
following:
The fan speed level indicators: Select your
desired speed level. The smaller indicator is
for a slower speed, an d the larger for a
faster speed.
(+/(-: To go up or down one level at a
time.
Fan AUTO: The system automatically
selects the fan speed most suitable to the
ambient environment.
1 SYNC on and off
When you press the button, the system
synchronizes the driver's and front passenger's
temperature settings.
When the system is not in SYNC mode, the driver's
side temperature, the front passenger’s side
temperature and the rear passenger compartment (if
it is on) can be set separately.
You can also turn off SYNC mode by changing the
front passenger’s side temperature or rear
passenger’s temperature.
The system adjusts each temperature based on the
information of the sunli ght sensor and the sun
position updated by the na vigation system’s GPS.
Models with navigation system
1Changing the fan speed
While the climate control system is in AUTO, Fan
AUTO is highlighted.
Fan Speed Level Indicators
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 214
USB Port .......................................... 215
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 215
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 216
Audio Remote Controls .................... 217
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 218
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM....... 219
Audio/Information Screen ................ 225
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 229
Display Setup ................................... 230
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 231
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio ................... 235 Playing a CD .................................... 238
Playing an iPod ................................ 241
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 245
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 248
Playing
Bluetooth ® Audio................. 251
Audio Error Messages
CD Player ......................................... 254
iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 255
Pandora ®......................................... 256
Aha
TM Radio ..................................... 258
General Information on the Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio Service ................... 259 Recommended CDs ......................... 260
Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash
Drives ................................................. 262
Customized Features ........................ 263
Defaulting All the Settings ............... 281
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 282
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 284
HFL Menus ...................................... 286
Compass*.......................................... 318
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uUSB Port
Features
USB Port
Install the iPod USB connector or the USB flash
drive to the USB port.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Use the jack to connect standard audio
devices.
1. Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard audio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.
u The audio system auto matically switches
to the AUX mode.
1 USB Port
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•We recommend using an extension cable with the
USB port.
•Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.
•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.
•We recommend keeping y our data backed up
before using the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufac turer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.
1Auxiliary Input Jack
You can return to the AUX mode by selecting
Change Source on the Audio menu screen or
Audio Source on the touchscreen.
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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is di sconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system
may display Enter code. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
■Reactivating the audio system
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio system power button for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reac tivated when the audio co ntrol unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.
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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Use the interface dial or MENU button to
access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display fo r some functions.
Interface dial: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection. Move right, left, up or down to
select secondary menu.
MENU button: Press to select any mode. The
available mode includes Sound, Change
Source , Refresh Station List , Save Preset ,
Radio Text, Music Search , and play modes.
Play modes can be also selected from Scan,
Random/Repeat , and so on.
BACK button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
button: Press to change the audio/
information screen brightness.
Press once and make an adjustment. u Each time you press , the mode
switches between the daytime mode,
nighttime mode and off mode.1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the interface dial.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Move , , or to select secondary menu.
Audio Menu Items 2 Sound P. 229
2 Refresh Station List P. 233
2 Save Preset P. 232, 237
2 Radio Text P. 234
2 Music Search P. 239, 243, 249
2 Scan P. 240, 250
2 Random/Repeat P. 240, 244, 250
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the
driver’s ID ( Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the
audio system settings and pr eset memory are turned
to the respective mode automatically when you set
the power mode to ON.
Interface Dial
MENU ButtonBACK Button
Button
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