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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
Controls
Driving Position Memory System
You can store two driver’s seat (except fo r power lumbar), steering wheel and door
mirror positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open th e driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or keyless
access system, the seat and door mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two
preset positions.
The steering wheel will move to the stored position when you set the power mode
to ACCESSORY.
When you enter the vehicle, the MID brie fly shows you which remote transmitter
you used to unlock the vehicle.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
The driver’s seat moves rearward and steering
wheel fully up depending on the set seating
position once you
•Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in
(P.
• Turn the engine off.
• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY
position, the driver’s seat and steering wheel
moves to the DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.
1Driving Position Memory System
Using the audio/information screen or MID, you can
disable the automatic seat, steering wheel and door
mirrors adjustment function. 2 Customized Features P. 123, 285
The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/
OFF. 2 Customized Features P. 123, 285
When opening the driver’s door, the customized
features you have previously set using the same
remote are also rec ognized. They include:
•Driving position memory
•Keyless memory settings
•Audio system settings•Climate control settings
•Navigation system* preferences
System Operation
The system will not operate if:
•The vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).•Either memory position button is pressed while the
seat or steering wheel is in motion.
•The seat or steering wheel position is adjusted
while in operation.
•The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.
DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2
* Not available on all models
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uuCustomized Features u
Continued
Features“Trip B” Reset Timing
Turn by Turn Display*
Adjust Outside Temp. Display
“Trip A” Reset Timing




Default
Keyless Access Light Flash
Keyless Access Beep

Meter
Setup
Keyless Access
Setup
Remote Start System On/Off*
Memory Position Link
Driving
Position
Setup
Door Unlock Mode
Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep
Blind Spot Info*
ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep
ACC Display Speed Unit
Driver Assist
System SetupForward Collision Warning Distance
Language Selection
Easy Entry/Exit

Keyless Access Beep Volume*
Reverse Alert Tone
Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance Screens*
Road Departure Mitigation Setting
Vehicle
Settings
Walk Away Auto Lock
* Not available on all models
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
Fixed Guideline
Dynamic Guideline


Default
Maintenance ResetMaintenance Info.
Keyless Open Mode
Power Open By Outer Handle
Power
Tailgate Setup

Camera
Settings*1
Preferred Dynamic ModeDynamic Mode Setup
Key And Remote Unlock Mode
Keyless Lock Answer Back
Security Relock Timer
Auto Door Lock
Auto Door Unlock
Door
Setup
*1: Models without Cross Traffic Monitor

Interior Light Dimming Time
Headlight Auto Off Timer
Auto Light Sensitivity
Lighting
Setup
Auto Folding Door Mirror*
* Not available on all models
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
SettingsDriving
Position
Setup
Memory Position Link
Turns the driving position memory system
using a remote transmitter on and off. On
*1/
Off
Easy Entry/Exit Moves the seat fully 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 lights 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 auto lock
function when you walk away from the
vehicle. On
/Off
*1
* Not available on all models
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings Door
SetupAuto Door Lock
Changes the setting for the automatic locking
feature. With Vehicle
Speed
*1/
Shift from
P /Off
Auto Door Unlock Changes the setting
for when the doors
unlock automatically. 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 push 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. 90seconds/
60seconds/
30seconds
*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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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you press
the electric parking brake switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
u Make sure the transmission is in
(P.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
The engine will crank until it starts.
1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control
system, and rear defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater and transmission clutch
actuator heater will impr ove starting and warming of
the engine. Consult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Bring the keyless access remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the batte ry in the keyless
access remote is weak.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 535
The engine may not start if the keyless access remote
is subjected to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds
before trying again.
Brake Pedal
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
You can remotely start the engine usin g the two-way keyless access remote from
extended distances.
■To start the engine
The engine runs for up to 10 minu tes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the run time for another 10 mi nutes during the first run, press the
button, then press an d hold the button.
u The amber LED blinks, then the green LED comes back on if a 10-minute
extension request was transmitted successfully.
After pressing the (lock) button, wait for the green LED to blink. This indicates that
the all the doors and the tailgate are locked.
■Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*1 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
Remote Engine Start run timer extension
The engine runs for anot her 10 minutes from the
time of extension request. Th e max engine run time is
20 minutes, if the extensi on request is made after 10
minutes of first engine run.
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the multi-information display (MID).
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
•The gear is in a position other than ( P.
•The hood is open, or any door or the tailgate is
unlocked.
3WARNING
Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or
cause unconsciousness.
Never use the remote engine starter when
the vehicle is parked in a garage or other
area with limited ventilation.
With the doors locked, Press the button,
then press and hold the button.
Amber LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Continues to blink
during a vehicle
self check until the
engine starts. Go within the range,
and try again.
Green LED: Comes on while
the engine is running. Red LED: Blinks when the
remote is out of the keyless
access system range.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
■To stop the engine
Press and hold the button
for one second.
Go within the range,
and try again.
Amber LED: Blinks when any
button is pressed. Red LED:
●Comes on for one second to let you
know that the engine has stopped.
●Blinks when the remote is out of
the keyless access system range.
The engine will not stop.
1
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
•You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
•Another registered keyless access remote is in the
vehicle.
•There is any antenna failure.•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The telematics unit malfunctions.
•The security system alarm is not set.
Before starting the engine, make sure to check the
door lock status using the remote. When you press
the button, wait for the green LED to blink. If
the red LED turns on, the doors and tailgate did not
lock, and the engine does not start.
While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The air conditioning is acti vated in recirculation
mode.
•The seat ventilation is activated*.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger and door mirror heaters are
activated.
•The seat and heated steering wheel are activated*.
2 Heated Steering Wheel* P. 210
2 Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
* P. 211, 212
* Not available on all models
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