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Multi-Information Display (MID)
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Main Displays
Roll the right selector wheel to scroll through the main displays.
Outside temperature Odometer Outside temperature
Trip A Outside temperature
Trip B
Lower Displays
Press the TRIP button to scroll through the lower displays.
Main display (blank)
Vehicle settings Instant/average
fuel economy
Tire pressure monitor Range
Engine oil lifeElapsed time
Turn-by-turn directionsAverage speed
ACC*/LKAS*
*if equipped
Main display
Lower displayRight selector wheel
TRIP button
Vehicle SettingsUse the MID to customize certain vehicle features when the vehicle is in Park (P).
You can also use the SETTINGS button (see page 41).
An example of how to change the Trip A reset timing setting is below. Use the
right selector wheel to make and enter selections.
1.

Scr
oll to the Vehicle Settings menu and select it.
2.

Scr
oll to Meter Setup and select it.
3.

Scr
oll to “Trip A” Reset Timing and select it.
4.

Scr
oll through the options, and select the one
you want.
5.

Scr
oll to Exit, and select it to exit the menus.
Vehicle settings
screen
Right selector wheel
Roll to scroll through
selections. Press to
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VEHICLE CONTROLS
Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the vehicle.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and trunk.
Leaving the remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental
movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle
unattended.
NOTICE
Keyless Access System
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purse) and it
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), you can lock or
unlock the doors and trunk without handling the transmitter.
Unlocking/Locking the Doors
To unlock: Grab the driver’s door handle when the
vehicle is off to unlock the driver’s door.
Grab the front passenger’s (or rear*) door handle
when the vehicle is off to unlock all doors.
To lock: Press the door lock button on either front
door (or rear door*) handle when the vehicle is off.
If the remote transmitter is inside the vehicle, the
doors will not lock.
Opening the Trunk
Press the trunk release button under the trunk
handle to unlock and open the trunk. The vehicle
can be on or off.
*Some models include rear door keyless access.
Door lock button
Trunk
release
button
Unlock button: Press
once to unlock the
driver’s door. Press again
to unlock all doors and
the trunk. Release knob (front or back
of key): Slide the knob to
release the built-in key for
valet use.
*if equipped
Trunk button: Press and hold
to unlock and open the trunk.Lock button: Press to lock
the doors and trunk. Press
again for verification. LED indicators*: Check door
lock or engine status (see
page 76).
Panic button: Press and
hold to sound the alarm for
30 seconds. Press again to
cancel.
ENGINE button*: After
pressing the Lock button
once, press and hold
to remotely start the
engine.

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Door Operation from Inside the Vehicle
Use these methods to lock or unlock the doors.
Using the Lock Tab
To unlock: Pull the lock tab rearward. When you
unlock the door using the lock tab on the driver’s
door, only the driver’s door will unlock.
To lock: Push the lock tab forward. When you lock
the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door, all
the other doors lock at the same time.
Using the Master Door Lock Switch
To unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to
unlock all doors.
To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock
all doors.
Using the Front Door Inner Handle
Pull the front door inner handle. The door unlocks
and opens in one motion. Unlocking and opening
the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all
other doors.
Do not pull a front door inner handle while the
vehicle is moving.
Childproof Door Locks The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors
from being opened from the inside regardless of the
position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position,
and close the door.
Open the door using the outer door handle.
Using the Trunk Release Button
Press the trunk release button on the driver’s door
to open the trunk.
Power Window Operation
The power windows can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the
switches on the doors. The switches on the driver’s side can be used to open and
close all the windows.
Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To stop
the window at any time, push or pull the switch
again briefly.
Manual Operation To open: Push the switch down lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly.
Release the switch when the windows reach the desired position.
Power Window Lock Push in the power window lock button so only the driver’s window can be
operated. An indicator appears when the lock is on.
Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.
WARNING
To lock
To unlock Lock tab
Inner handle
Unlock
Lock
Master door lock switch To lock
To unlock
Trunk release button
On
Off
Power window
lock button
Indicator
Window
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Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch back firmly to the second
detent, then release.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly to the
second detent, then release.
The moonroof opens or closes completely. To stop
the moonroof at any time, push the switch briefly.
Manual Operation
To open: Push and hold the switch back to the first detent until the desired
position is reached.
To close: Push and hold the switch forward to the first detent until the desired
position is reached.
Moonroof Tilt
To tilt: Push the center of the switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then release.
Power Moonroof Operation
The moonroof can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the switch
on the ceiling.
Closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the moonroof before closing it.
WARNING
Opening the moonroof in below freezing temperatures or when it is covered
with snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.
NOTICE
Open
Close Tilt
Interior and Exterior Lights
Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.
Exterior Lights
Rotate the switches on the lever to operate the exterior lights. Push the lever
forward to turn on the high beams. Return the lever to its original position for
low beams.
OFF

All exterior lights ar
e off.
AUTO

Turn
on the automatic lighting

featur

e.* Headlights turn on or



off

depending on ambient brightness

when

the vehicle is on. Headlights

automaticall

y come on after the

wipers ar

e engaged for a certain

time.
Turn

on exterior lights except headlights.


Turn
on all exterior lights including headlights.
Brightness ControlAdjust instrument panel brightness when the vehicle is on.
To brighten: Press the + button.
To dim: Press the - button.
A beep sounds when the brightness reaches
minimum or maximum.
Interior Lights Lights are located on the ceiling.
ON position: Interior lights remain on.
Door-activated position: Interior lights come on
when any of the doors are opened, the driver’s door
is unlocked, or the vehicle is turned off.
OFF position: Interior lights remain off.
*if equipped
Door-activated position
OnOff
Flashing high beams
Low beams High beams
+ button
- button

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One-Touch Turn Signal
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
•
Lightl
y push the turn signal lever up or down for a
three-blink sequence.
•

F
or a continuous signal, push the lever up or down
until it locks into place.
*if equipped
Wiper Operation
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on. Move the
wiper lever up or down to the desired position.
Headlight-Wiper Integration*
When the headlights are in the AUTO position,
they automatically turn on when the front
wipers operate several times within a certain
interval. The headlights turn off shortly after
the wipers are turned off, or if there is enough
ambient light.
Intermittent Wipers*When you move the lever to the
INT position, the wipers operate
based on the delay adjustment.
Adjust the wiper delay using the
adjustment ring.
Map LightsPress the map lights to turn them on or off.
Right
Left
Mist
Off
Intermittent*/automatic*
Low speed
High speed Pull for
washer.
Headlight Washers*
Canadian models
Turn the headlights on. Press the headlight washer
button to operate the washers.
The headlight washers also operate when you first
turn on the windshield wipers.
*if equipped
Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers*
When you move the lever to the
AUTO position while driving in
rainy weather, the wipers operate
based on the amount of detected
rainfall.
Adjust the sensitivity using the
adjustment ring.
Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before entering a car wash to
prevent severe damage to the windshield wiper system.
NOTICE
Adjustment ringAdjustment ring Long delay
Short delay
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get
scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the defroster
to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow before
turning on the wipers.
NOTICE
Lower sensitivity
(lower speed,
fewer sweeps)
Higher sensitivity
(higher speed,
more sweeps)
Adjustment ring
Headlight
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Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safety.
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright and
well back in the seat, adequately press the pedals
without leaning forward, and grip the steering
wheel comfortably. The passenger’s seat should
be adjusted so that it is as far back from the front
airbag in the dashboard as possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of
the steering wheel and the chest.
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Allow sufficient
space. Move
back.
Horizontal position
adjustment
Height adjustment Lumbar
support
adjustment
Seat-back
angle
adjustment
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.
WARNING
*if equipped
Adjusting the
Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. Head
restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries.
The center of the back of the occupant’s head
should rest against the center of the restraint. The
tops of the occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down while
pressing the release button.
To remove the head restraint: Pull the restraint
up as far as it will go. Then push the release button,
and pull the restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs
back in place, then adjust the head restraint to
an appropriate height while pressing the release
button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is
locked in position. Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.
WARNING
Rear center seat
Front or rear outer seat
For a head restraint system to work properly:
•
Do not hang an
y items on the head restraints or from the restraint legs.
•

Do not place an
y object between an occupant and the seat-back.
•

Install each r
estraint in its proper location.
Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and
increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.
WARNING

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Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can result in
severe injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before driving.
WARNING
Floor Mats
Position the front and rear seat floor mats properly,
and anchor them. If they are not properly positioned,
the floor mats can interfere with the front seat
functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top
of the anchored mats.
Unlock
Lock
Driving Position Memory System
You can store two driver’s seat, steering wheel, and door mirror positions into
memory when the vehicle is on. When you unlock and open the driver’s door, the
items adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.
1.

A
djust the seat, steering wheel, and mirrors to your
preferred positions.
2.

Pr
ess SET.
3.

Pr
ess and hold memory button 1 or 2. You will hear
two beeps when the memory is set. An indicator
appears in the currently selected memory button.
Press one of the memory buttons to recall previously stored positions.
Lumbar positions cannot be stored.
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
Push and hold the adjustment switch to move the
steering wheel in, out, up, or down.
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
Memory buttons
SET button
Adjustment switch

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Adjusting the Mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sitting in the
correct driving position.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*
When driving after dark, the automatic dimming
function reduces the glare in the rearview mirror
and door mirrors* from headlights behind you.
Press the Auto button to turn this feature on or
off. The function cancels when the shift lever is in
Reverse (R).
Power Door MirrorsAdjust the power door mirrors when the vehicle is on.
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right mirror.
After adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the
center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the
switch left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.
Folding door mirror button*: Press to fold the door
mirrors in or out.
Reverse Tilt Door MirrorsEither side door mirror can tilt downward when
you shift to Reverse (R) to improve visibility on the
selected side of the vehicle when reversing.
When in Reverse, slide the selector switch to the
left or right side. The selected door mirror tilts
down.
The mirror returns to its original position when you
shift out of Reverse.
*if equipped
Customized Features
You can easily customize many features of your vehicle. The customized settings
are recalled every time you unlock the driver’s door with the remote (Driver 1 or
Driver 2). Settings are unique to each remote.
How to Change a Setting
The vehicle must be in Park (P) to select Vehicle Settings. Use the interface dial to
make and enter selections.
1.

Pr
ess SETTINGS.
2.

Select an
option (System, Vehicle, Camera, Audio, Phone, Info, and Navi).
3.

Select a setting
option, and make your preferred changes.
4.

Pr
ess BACK to exit out of the menus.
Setting the Clock
Use the interface dial to adjust the time in the clock display.
1.

Pr
ess SETTINGS.
2.

Select S
ystem Settings
3.

Select
Clock Adjustment.
4.

R
otate the interface dial to change the hour
value. Press the interface dial to select minutes,
and rotate to change the value. Press the
interface dial to exit the screen.
5.

Pr
ess BACK to exit out of the menus.
Adjustment
switchSelector
switch
Folding button*
Auto button
SETTINGS button
Hour
Clock/Wallpaper Type
System settings
Clock display