
Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 535)
Flat Tire (P 537)
● Park in a safe location and replace the 
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the 
trunk.
Indicators Come On 
(P 552)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the 
owner's manual.
Engine Won’t Start 
(P 543)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a 
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 558)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical 
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 550)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see 
steam under the hood, open the hood, 
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing 
(P 562)
●Call a professional towing service if you 
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Continued
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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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically  sets when the following conditions have 
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK 
(0*1, and the key has been removed from the 
ignition switch.
• The hood and trunk are closed.
• All doors are locked with  the key, the remote transmitter, or smart entry system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm  indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the 
blinking interval changes after about 15 se conds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canc eled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote 
transmitter, smart entry system, or th e ignition switch is turned to ON 
(w*1. The 
security system indicator go es off at the same time.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone 
is in the vehicle or a window  is open. The system can 
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the trunk with th e trunk release button on 
the driver’s door or th e emergency trunk opener.
•Opening the hood with the hood release.
•Moving the shift lever out of (P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the 
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off 
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by 
unlocking a door using the remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter th is system or add another 
device to it.
Continuously variable transmission models
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Index
Cruise Control..........................................  411
Indicator ...................................................  84
Cup Holders ..............................................  179
Customer Service Information ................  580
Customized Features .......................  111, 302
D
Daytime Running Lights ..........................  159
Dead Battery ............................................  546
Defaulting All the Settings ......................  332
Defrosting the Windshield and  Windows .........................................  188, 193
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ...............  573
Dimming Headlights ..............................................  156
Rearview Mirror ......................................  165
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................  493
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............  156
Display Button ..........................................  224
Display Setup ............................................  211
Display/Information Button ....................  107
Door Mirrors .............................................  166
Doors ........................................................  124
Auto Door Locking..................................  137
Auto Door Unlocking ..............................  137
Door and Trunk Open Indicator...........  35, 80
Keys........................................................  124
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from  the Inside ..............................................  134 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from 
the Outside............................................  127
Lockout Prevention System ......................  133
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................  519
Driver Information Interface ...................  107
Driving .......................................................  389
Braking ....................................................  451
Continuously Variable  Transmission .........  404
Cruise Control .........................................  411
Shifting Gear ...........................................  407
Shifting Position ......................................  405
Starting the Engine ..........................  396, 398
Dust and Pollen Filter ...............................  529
E
Eco Assist System..........................................  9
ECON Button .............................................  410
Elapsed Time .............................................  109
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ........  80
Indicator ............................................  80, 556
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .............  441
Emergency ................................................  562
Emergency Engine Stop ...........................  545
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................  143
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) .......  575
Engine
Coolant ...................................................  499
Jump Starting ..........................................  546
Oil ...........................................................  492 Starting ...........................................  396, 398
Switch Buzzer..........................................  151
Engine Coolant .........................................  499
Adding the Coolant.................................  500
Overheating ............................................  550
Temperature Gauge ................................  103
Engine Oil .................................................  492
Adding ....................................................  495
Checking.................................................  493
Displaying Oil Life ............................  479, 484
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................  76, 552
Recommended Engine Oil .......................  492
ENGINE START/STOP Button ....................  152
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ......  556
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon  Monoxide) .................................................  70
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ...............  166
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ...........................  532
Exterior Mirrors ........................................  166
F
Features....................................................  197
Filters
Dust and Pollen .......................................  529
Oil ...........................................................  496
Flat Tire .....................................................  537
Floor Mats .................................................  531
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