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Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the Auto high-beam.●Manually operate the headlight switch.●If you are driving with the high-beam headlights when
this happens, the headlights are changed to low beams.
●Appears when the Auto high-beam is in operation, or
the headlight switch is turned in AUTO, but there the
temperature inside the came ra is too high. The Auto
high-beam cancels automatically.●Use the climate control system to cool down the
camera.
●Goes off - The camera has been cooled down. Turing
the headlight switch in AUTO can resume the system.
2Front Sensor Camera P. 388
●Appears when the area around the camera is blocked
by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and
wipe it off with a soft cloth.
●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain, snow,
fog, etc.)
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
comes back on after you cleaned the area around the
camera.
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Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS
button is pressed, but there is a problem with a system
related to the LKAS. The LKAS cancels automatically.
The beeper sounds simultaneously if selected by
customization.●If any other system indicators come on, such as the
VSA ®, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action.
2Indicators P. 74
●Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS
button is pressed, but there the temperature inside the
LKAS camera is too high. The LKAS cancels
automatically. The beeper sounds simultaneously if
selected by customization.●Use the climate control system to cool down the
camera.
●Goes off - The camera has been cooled down. Pressing
the LKAS button can resume the system.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 388
●Appears when the area around the camera is blocked
by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and
wipe it off with a soft cloth.
●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain, snow,
fog, etc.)
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator
and message come back on after you cleaned the area
around the camera.
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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) uMID
Instrument Panel
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Driving
Position
SetupMemory Position LinkTurns the driving position memory system on and
off.On*1/Off
Easy Entry/Exit
Moves the seat rearward and steering wheel fully up
when you get in/get out of the vehicle. Changes the
setting for this feature.Seat & Steering Wheel*1/
Seat Only /Steering Wheel
Only /Off
Keyless
Access Setup Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle. Driver’s Door or Tailgate
Only
*1/
All Doors
Keyless Access Beep
Volume
*Changes the beep volume. High*1/Low
Keyless Access Light
Flash Causes some exterior li
ghts to flash when you
unlock/lock the doors. On
*1/
Off
Keyless Access Beep Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock
the doors. On
*1/
Off
Remote Start System
On/Off
*Turns the remote engine start feature on and off. On*1/Off
Walk Away Auto Lock Changes the settings for the automatic locking the
doors when you walk away from the vehicle while
carrying the keyless
access remote. On
/Off
*1
* Not available on all models
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Continued
Instrument Panel
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Lighting
Setup
Interior Light Dimming
TimeChanges the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors.60sec /30sec*1/15sec
Headlight Auto Off
TimerChanges the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door.60sec /30sec /15sec*1/0sec
Auto Light SensitivityChanges the timing for the headlights to come on.Max/High /Mid*1/Low/ Min
Door Setup Auto Door Lock
Changes the setting
for when the doors
automatically lock. With Vehicle Speed
*1/
Shift
From P /Off
Auto Door Unlock Changes the setting
for when the doors
automatically unlock. All Doors When Driver’s
Door Opens
*1/
All Doors
When Shifted To Park /All
Doors When Ignition
Switched Off/Off
Key And Remote Unlock
Mode Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock
on the first operation of the remote or built-in key.
Driver Door
*1/
All Doors
Keyless Lock Answer
Back LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.
On
*1/
Off
Security Relock Timer Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door.
90sec
/60sec /30sec
*1
Auto Folding Door
Mirror*Changes how you can fold the door mirrors. Auto Fold With Keyless*1/
Manual Only
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 134
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 135
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 137
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 138
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 146
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 148
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 149
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 150
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 157
Security System Alarm ...................... 157 Opening and Closing the Windows
... 160
Opening and Closing the Moonroof .. 162
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 163
Turn Signals ..................................... 166
Light Switches.................................. 167
Fog Lights
*...................................... 170
Daytime Running Lights ................... 170
Auto High-Beam .............................. 171
Wipers and Washers ........................ 174
Brightness Control ........................... 178
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button.. 179Driving Position Memory System ...... 180
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 182 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 183
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 184
Adjusting the Seats Front Seats ...................................... 186
Second Row Seats ........................... 188
Third Row Seats ............................... 197
Armrest ........................................... 198
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 200
Interior Convenience Items .............. 202
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 213
Rear Climate Control System ........... 221
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 225
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Clock
Adjusting the Clock
You can adjust the time manually in the audio/information screen, with the power
mode in ON.
■Using the Settings menu on th e audio/information screen
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select System Settings, then
press .
u Repeat the procedure to select Clock
Adjustment .
3. Rotate to change hour, then press .
4. Rotate to change minute, then press
.
■Adjusting the Time
1Clock
These indications are used to show how to operate
the interface dial.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock. 2 Customized Features P. 285
You can turn the clock display in the audio/
information screen on and off. 2 Customized Features P. 285
The clock is automatica lly updated through the
navigation system, so the ti me does not need to be
adjusted.
Models with navigation system
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the keyless access remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors and the
tailgate.
You can lock/unlock the doors and tailgate
within a radius of about 32 inches (80 cm) of
the outside door handle or tailgate outer
handle.
■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 and tailgate.
No doors opened: The li ght fades out after 30
seconds.
Doors and tailgate relo cked: The light goes off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 200
1Using the Keyless Access System
If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the keyless
access system, the doors and tailgate will
automatically relock.
You can lock or unlock doors using the keyless access
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
Models without rear door touch sensor
Models with rear door touch sensor
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Controls
■Locking the doors and tailgate (Walk
away auto lock)
When you walk away from the vehicle while
carrying the keyless acce ss remote, the doors
will automatically lock.
The auto lock function activates when all
doors and tailgate are closed, and the keyless
access remote is within about 6 feet (2 m)
radius of the outside door handle.
1. Exit vehicle while ca rrying keyless access
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 keyless access remote beyond
about 6 feet (2 m) from the vehicle and
remain outside this range for 2 or more
seconds.
u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all doors and tailgate will then
lock.1Locking the doors and tailgate (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 or MID. 2 Customized Features P. 123, 285
After the auto lock function has been activated,
when you stay within the locking/unlocking
operation range, the indica tor on the keyless access
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 delayed until all doors and tailgate are closed.
When all doors and tailgate have been closed and the
keyless access remote is insi de the vehicle, or if the
keyless access remote is not detected within about 6
feet (2 m) of the vehicle, auto lock function will not
be activated.
You must wait until the pow er tailgate fully closes
before the auto lock function will be activated.
The activation range of
the auto lock function is
about 6 feet (2 m)
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