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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models wi thout full color display
On the right: Models with full color display
*2:Models without full color display
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*1
Door and
Trunk Open
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if
you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Comes on if any door or the
trunk is not completely closed.
●Comes on if any door is
opened while driving. The
beeper sounds.
●Goes off when all doors and the trunk
are closed.
—
Low Tire
Pressure/
TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode
to ON.
●Comes on if the tire pressure
of any of the tires becomes
significantly low.
●Blinks for about one minute,
and then stays on if there is a
problem with the TPMS, or
when a compact spare tire is
temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a
safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.
●Blinks and remains on - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the
vehicle is fitted with a compact spare,
get your regular tire repaired or
replaced and put back on your vehicle
as soon as you can.
*2
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Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models wi thout full color display
On the right: Models with full color display
Message*1ConditionExplanation
—
●Appears when you unlock and open the
driver’s door while the engine is running by
two-way keyless access remote
*.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback* P. 340
●Appears when the transmission system
temperature is too high. The vehicle no longer
moves.●Immediately stop in a safe place in (P.●Let the engine idle until the message
disappears.
—
●Appears if any door or the trunk is not
completely closed.
●Appears if any door is opened while driving.
The beeper sounds.
●Goes off when all doors and the trunk are
closed.
●Appears when there is a problem with the
headlights.●Appears while driving - The low beam
headlights may not be on. When conditions
allow you to drive safely, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 108
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 110
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 112
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 113
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 118
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 120
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 121
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 122
Security System ................................ 126
Immobilizer System .......................... 126 Security System Alarm...................... 126Opening and Closing the Windows
.... 129Opening and Closing the Moonroof....... 132Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 133
Turn Signals ..................................... 136
Light Switches.................................. 136
Fog Lights
*...................................... 139
Daytime Running Lights ................... 139
Wipers and Washers ........................ 140
Brightness Control ........................... 142
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button...143
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 143 Driving Position Memory System
*.... 144
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 146
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 146
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 147
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 148
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 148
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 156
Interior Lights .................................. 156
Interior Convenience Items .............. 157
Climate Control System ................... 161
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 161
Synchronized Mode ......................... 163
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......164
* 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:
■Keyless access remoteUse the keyless access remote to start and
stop the engine, to lock and unlock the doors
and to open the trunk.
■Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 126
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 keyless access system may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the two-way
keyless access remote.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback
* P. 340
Models with two-way keyless access remote
Models without two-way keyless
access remote
Models with two-way keyless access
remote
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Keyless Access Remo te Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the keyless access 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 keyless access remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or co vering the keyless access remote.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.
1 Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the keyless access remote
and the vehicle consumes the keyless access remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the keyless access remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors and open the
trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors and trunk
within a radius of about 32 inches (80 cm) of
the outside door handle or trunk release
button.
■Locking the doors and the trunk
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 Keyless Access System1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light comes on when you unlock
the doors.
No doors opened: The li ght fades out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked: The light goes off immediately.
2 Interior Lights P. 156
Door Lock Button
1Using the Keyless Access System
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the keyless access system,
the doors will auto matically relock.
You can lock or unlock doors using the keyless access
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
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Controls
■Unlocking the doors and the trunk
Grab the driver’s door handle:u The driver’s door unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Grab the front passenger’s door handle:
u All the doors unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Press the trunk release button: u The trunk unlocks and opens.
u The beeper will sound.
2 Using the Trunk Release Button P. 123
Trunk Release Button
1Using the Keyless Access System
•Do not leave the keyless access remote in the
vehicle when you get out . Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the keyless access
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 keyless access 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.
•After locking the door, wait at least two seconds
before unlocking it by gripping the handle.
•The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. 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/unl ock the doors with the
keyless access remote if it is above or below the
outside handle.
•The keyless access remote may not operate if it is
too close to the door and door glass.
The light flash, beep and door unlock mode settings
can be customized using the audio/information
screen or multi-information display.
2 Customized Features P. 97, 245
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Trunk
Precautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk
■Opening the trunk
Open the trunk all the way. u If it is not fully opened, the trunk lid may begin to close under its own weight.
■Closing the trunk
Keep the trunk lid clos ed while driving to:
u Avoid possible damage.
u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.
2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60
Using the Trunk Opener
Pulling the trunk release to the lower left of
the driver's seat unlocks and opens the trunk.
Trunk Release
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