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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
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●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the POWER button twice with your foot off the
brake pedal to change the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
●Appears when you close the door with the power mode
is in ON without the keyless access remote inside the
vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the keyless access remote
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 166
●Appears when the keyless access remote’s battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 371
●Appears if the keyless access remote’s battery is too
weak to start the power system or the key is not within
operating range to start the power system.
The beeper sounds six times.●Bring the keyless access remote in front of the POWER
button to be touched with.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 405
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
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Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
The power tailgate can be operated by pr essing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter or driver's door, or pressing the outer handle or button on the
tailgate.
■The power tailgate can be opened when:
• The tailgate is fully closed.
• The transmission is in
(P.
• Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for about one
second when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
u If you have changed the Keyless Open Mode setting to When Unlocked ,
you need to unlock the tailgate before yo u press the tailgate button to open it.
2Customized Features P. 125
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■The power tailgate ca n be closed when:
• The tailgate is fully open.
• Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for about one
second when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
NOTICE
Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is
being automatically opened or closed.
Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while
in operation can deform the tailgate frame.
When operating the power tailgate, make sure there
is enough space around your ve hicle. People near the
tailgate may be se riously hurt if the tailgate hits or
closes on their heads. Be especially cautious if
children are around.
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:
•You start the power system while the tailgate is
automatically openi ng or closing.
•The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.
•The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.
•The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.
If you close the power tail gate when all the doors are
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.
If you replace the 12-volt battery or the power
tailgate fuse while the tailgate is open, the power
tailgate may be di sabled. The power tailgate resumes
once you manually cl ose the tailgate.
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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 power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote
transmitter, or keyle ss access 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 alarm is canceled wh en the vehicle is unlocked using the key,
remote transmitter, keyless access system, or the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicato r goes off at the same time.
1Security 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 hood with the hood release.
If the 12-volt battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or keyless access system.
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Handling the Unexpected
Power System Won’t Start
Checking the Procedure
When the READY indicator does not come on and the Ready To Drive message
does not appear on the multi-informati on display, check the following items and
take appropriate action:
ChecklistConditionWhat to Do
Check if the related
indicator or multi-
information display
messages come on.The Temperature Is Too Cold For Vehicle To Operate
message appears.2 Multi-Information Display (MID) Warning
and Information Messages P. 99
The To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears.
u Make sure the keyless access remo te is in its operating range.
2POWER Button Operating Range P. 164
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 405
The POWER SYSTEM indicator comes on.Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
The transmission system indicator blinks and Transmission
Problem Apply Parking Brake When Parked message
appears.The power system can be activated as a
temporary measure.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message P. 416
Check the brightness
of the interior lights.The interior lights are dim or do not come on at
all. Have the 12-volt battery checked by a dealer.
The interior lights come on normally. Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 426
Check the gear
position.The transmission is not in (P.Change the gear position to (P.
Check the
immobilizer system
indicator. When the immobilizer system in
dicator is blinking, the power
system cannot be turned on.
2 Immobilizer System Indicator P. 90
1Checking the Procedure
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 407
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uuPower System Won’t Start uIf the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Keyless Access Re mote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the multi-information display, the indicator on the POWER button
flashes, and the READY indicator does not come on.
Turn on the power system as follows: 1.Touch the center of the POWER button
with the A logo on the keyless access
remote while the indicator on the POWER
button is flashing. The buttons on the
keyless access remote should be facing you.
u The indicator flashes for about 30
seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the
POWER button within 10 seconds after the
beeper sounds while th e indicator stays on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.
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