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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) uMID
Instrument Panel
4. Roll the multi-function steering-wheel
controls until “Trip A” Reset Timing
appears on the display, then push the multi-
function steering-wheel controls.
u The display switches to the
customization setup screen, where you
can select When Refueled , IGN Off,
Manually Reset , or Exit .
5. Roll the multi-function steering-wheel
controls and select When Refueled, then
push the multi-functi on steering-wheel
controls.
u The When Refueled Setup screen
appears, then the di splay returns to the
customization menu screen.
6. Roll the multi-function steering-wheel
controls until Exit appears on the display,
then push the multi-function steering-
wheel controls.
7. Repeat Step 6 until you return to the
normal screen.
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 136
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 137
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 138
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 147
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 149
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 150
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 151
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 158
Security System Alarm ...................... 158 Opening and Closing the Windows
... 161
Opening and Closing the Moonroof .. 163
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel POWER Button................................. 164
Turn Signals ..................................... 167
Light Switches.................................. 168
Fog Lights
*...................................... 171
Daytime Running Lights ................... 171
Auto High-Beam .............................. 172
Wipers and Washers ........................ 175
Brightness Control ........................... 179
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button.. 180Driving Position Memory System ...... 181
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 183 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 184
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 185
Adjusting the Seats Front Seats ...................................... 187
Second Row Seats ........................... 189
Third Row Seats ............................... 198
Armrest ........................................... 199
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 201
Interior Convenience Items .............. 203
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 214
Rear Climate Control System ........... 222
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 226
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
POWER Button
■Changing the Power Mode1POWER Button
POWER Button Operating Range
You can start the power system when the keyless
access remote is inside the vehicle.
The power system may also start if the keyless access
remote is close to the door or window, even if it is
outside the vehicle.
If the keyless access remote battery is weak, beeper
sounds and the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start
Button message appears on the MID.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 405
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
Operating Range
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off.
The power to all electrical components is turned off.
ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories in this
position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.
Press the button.
Indicator
Without
pressing the
brake pedal
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Continued
Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle au tomatically goes into the mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the 12-volt battery.
If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
buzzer sounds.
■Automatic Power Off
■Power Mode Reminder
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Controls
Warning buzzers may sound from inside and/
or outside the vehicle to remind you that the
keyless access remote is out of the vehicle. If
the buzzer continues even after the remote is
put back inside, place it to be within its
operational range.
■When the power mode is in ON
If the keyless access remo te is taken out of the
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a
warning buzzer sounds from both inside and
outside the vehicle. A warning message on
the MID notifies the driver inside that the
remote outside of the vehicle.
■When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY
If the keyless access remo te is taken out of the
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a
warning buzzer sounds from outside the
vehicle.
■Keyless Access Remote Reminder1 Keyless Access Remote Reminder
When the keyless access remote is within the
system’s operational range, and the driver’s door is
closed, the warni ng function cancels.
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the vehicle
after the power system has been turned on, you can
no longer change the POWER button mode or
restart the power system. Always make sure if the
remote is in your vehi cle when you operate the
POWER button.
Removing the keyless access remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.
Do not put the keyless access remote on the
dashboard or in the glove box. It may cause the
warning buzzer to go of f. Under some other
conditions that can prevent the vehicle from locating
the remote, the warning buzzer may also go off even
if the remote is within the system’s operational
range.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the power
mode is in ON.
■One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push up or down and release
the turn signal lever, th e exterior turn signals
and turn signal indicator blink three times.
This feature can be used when signaling for a
lane change.
Right Turn
Left Turn
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the lights on ag ain, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The gear position is changed out of
(P and
the parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 90
Do not leave the lights on when the power system is
off because it will caus e the 12-volt battery to
discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic
headlight adjusting system that automatically adjusts
the vertical angle of the high/low beam headlights. If
you find a significant change in the vertical angle of
the headlights, there may be a problem with the
system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Models without automatic headlight adjusting system
Models with automatic headlight adjusting system
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
When the light switch is in AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness. u You can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 125
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)1Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
We recommend that you tu rn 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.
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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