
Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70Safety Labels P. 71
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 141 Security System P. 144 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 147
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 151 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 165
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 175 Heating System
* P. 187
Audio Error Messages P. 293General Information on the Audio System P. 296
When Driving P. 396 Braking P. 451Parking Your Vehicle P. 467
Fuel Economy P. 473 Accessories and Modifications P. 474
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 489 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 504
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 516 Battery P. 525 Remote Transmitter Care P. 527
Cleaning P. 530
Engine Does Not Start P. 543 Jump Starting P. 546 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 549
Fuses P. 558 Emergency Towing P. 562 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 563
Devices that Emit Radio Waves  P. 573 Reporting Safety Defects P. 574
Authorized Manuals P. 579 Customer Service Information P. 580
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 121
FeaturesP. 197
DrivingP. 389
MaintenanceP. 475
Handling the UnexpectedP. 535
InformationP. 567
IndexP. 581
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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P 197)
Audio Remote Controls 
(P 201)
●
(+ / ( - Button
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● SOURCE  Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
USB/iPod/ Bluetooth ®Audio.
●  /   Button
Radio: Press to change the preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or 
previous strong station.
USB device: Press to skip to the beginning of 
the next song or return to the 
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
Models with info rmation display
SOURCE Button
(+ / (- /   /   Button
●(+ / (- Bar
Press to adjust the volume up/down. 
Sliding up or down also increases or 
decreases the volume.
●  /   Button
Press   or   to cycle through the audio 
mode as follows:
FM AM SiriusXM ®
*USB iPod
Bluetooth ®Audio Pandora ®*Apps*
Audio Apps*
Models with driver information interface
ENTER Button
 /   /   /   Button34(+ / (- Bar
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• When listening to the radio and 
SiriusXM ®*
aPress ENTER  to switch the display to a 
preset list you stored in the preset 
buttons.
bPress   or   to select a preset, then 
press  ENTER .
•When listening to an USB flash drive
aPress  ENTER  to display the folder list.
bPress   or   to select a folder.
cPress ENTER  to display a list of tracks in 
that folder.
dPress   or   to select a track, then 
press  ENTER .
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 122
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 124
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*... 126Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 127
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the  Inside ............................................. 134
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 136
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 137
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 141
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 144
Security System Alarm ...................... 144
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 147Opening and Closing the Moonroof*..... 150
Operating the Switches Around the 
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
*............................... 151
ENGINE START/STOP Button*........... 152
Ignition Switch and Power Mode  Comparison ................................... 155
Turn Signals ..................................... 156
Light Switches.................................. 156
Fog Lights
*...................................... 159
Daytime Running Lights ................... 159
Wipers and Washers ........................ 160
Brightness Control ........................... 162
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
* 
Button ........................................... 163
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 164 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 165
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 166
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 167
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience 
Items ................................................ 175
Heating System
*
Using Automatic Heating ................. 187
Automatic Heating Sensors .............. 189
Climate Control System
*
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 190
Synchronized Mode*....................... 195Automatic Climate Control Sensors......196
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the key to start and stop the engine, to lock and unlock the doors and to open 
the trunk. You can also use the remote transmitter or smart entry system
* to lock 
and unlock the doors and to open the trunk.
■Smart entry remote*
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the 
doors when the smart entry remote battery 
becomes weak and th e power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while 
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built-
in key, push the built-in key into the smart 
entry remote until it clicks.
■Keys
1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The 
immobilizer system  helps to protect against vehicle 
theft. 2 Immobilizer System  P. 144
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to 
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in  direct sunlight, or in 
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the 
battery.
If the circuits in the keys  are damaged, the engine 
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not 
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them 
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the  engine using the one-way 
smart entry remote.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle 
Feedback
* P. 400
Models with remote engine starter
Ignition key with 
remote transmitterSmart entry remoteSmart entry remote with 
remote engine starter
Built-in Key
Release Knob
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting 
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote  together with telecommunications 
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or  covering the smart entry remote.1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the smart entry remote and 
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s 
battery.
Battery life is  about two years,  but this varies 
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry 
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing 
it near electrical  appliances such as  televisions and 
personal computers.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the sm art entry remote, you 
can lock/unlock the doors and open the trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius 
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door 
handle. You can open the trunk within about 
32 inches (80 cm) radius from the trunk 
release button.
■Locking the vehicle Press the door lock button on the front door.u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper 
sounds; all the doors lock; and the 
security system sets.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle 
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote, 
you can lock/unlock the  doors while someone else 
with the remote is within range.
•The door may be unlocked  if the door handle is 
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if 
the smart entry remote is within range.
•If you grip a front door  handle wearing gloves, the 
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not 
respond by unlocking the doors.
•You cannot unlock the door by gripping the handle 
after two seconds of locking it.
•The door may not open if  you pull it immediately 
after gripping the door ha ndle. Grip the handle 
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before 
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may 
not be able to lock/unlock the doors with the smart 
entry remote if it is a bove or below the outside 
handle.
•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too 
close to the door and door glass.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is 
probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a 
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery  P. 527
You can customize the door lock mode and keyless 
lock acknowledge ment setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 111, 302
Door Lock Button
* Not available on all models
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Controls
■Locking the vehicle  (Walk away auto 
lock)
When you walk away from the vehicle while 
carrying the smart entry remote, the doors will 
automatically lock.
The auto lock function  activates when all 
doors are closed, and the smart entry remote 
is within about 6 feet (2 m) radius of the 
outside door handle.
1. Exit vehicle while carrying smart entry 
remote and close door(s).
2. While within about 6 feet (2 m) radius of 
the vehicle.
u The beeper sounds; the auto lock 
function will be activated.
3. Carry the smart entry  remote beyond about 
6 feet (2 m) from the vehicle and remain 
outside this range fo r 2 or more seconds.
u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper 
sounds; all doors will then lock.1Locking the vehicle (Walk away auto lock)
The auto lock function is set to OFF as the factory 
default setting. The auto lo ck function can be set to 
ON using the audio/information screen. 2 Customized Features  P. 302
After the auto lock function has been activated, 
when you stay within the locking/unlocking 
operation range, the indicator on the smart entry 
remote will continue to  flash until the doors are 
locked.
When you stay beside the vehicle within the 
operation range, the doors wi ll automatically lock 
approximately 30 seconds after the auto lock 
function activating beeper sounds.
When you open a door after  the auto lock function 
activating beeper sounds, the auto lock function will 
be canceled.
When all doors have been closed and the smart entry 
remote is inside the vehicle, or if the smart entry 
remote is not detected within about 6 feet (2 m) of 
the vehicle, auto lock func tion will not be activated.
The activation range of 
the auto lock function is 
about 6 feet (2 m)
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Controls
To temporarily deactivate the function:
1. Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driv er’s door.
3. Using the master door lock switch, operate 
the lock as follows:
Lock  Unlock  Lock  Unlock.
u The beeper sounds an d the function is 
deactivated.
To restore the function:
• Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock 
function
• Walk away at least more than about 6 feet 
(2 m) away from the  vehicle while carrying 
the smart entry remote.1 Locking the vehicle (Walk away auto lock)
The auto lock function does  not operate when any of 
the following conditions are met.
•The smart entry remote is inside the vehicle.
•A door or the hood is not closed.•The power mode is set to any mode other than 
OFF.
•The smart entry remote is not located within a 
radius of about 6 feet (2  m) from the vehicle when 
you get out of the vehicle and close the doors.
The auto lock function will make the warning in the 
following cases.
The warning buzzer will sound  to make sure the walk 
away auto lock is not activated.
•The auto lock func tion is deactivated.
Auto lock function operation stop beeper
After the auto lock function has been activated, the 
auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for 
approximately two seconds  in the following cases.
•The smart entry remote is put inside the vehicle 
through a window.
•You are located too close to the vehicle.
•The smart entry remote is put inside the trunk.
If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are 
carrying the smart entry remote. Then, open/close a 
door and confirm the auto  lock activation beeper 
sounds once.
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