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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, 
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon 
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is m aking an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into 
the interior and create a hazardous condition.  If you must drive with the trunk open, 
open both windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the   mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the  same manner if you sit in your parked 
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up 
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. 
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the 
garage immediat ely after starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and 
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that 
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Door and Trunk 
Open Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds if you 
turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on if either door or the 
trunk is not completely closed.
●The beeper sounds and the 
indicator comes on if either door 
or the trunk is opened while 
driving.
●Goes off when both doors and the trunk 
are closed.
—
Electric Power 
Steering (EPS) 
System Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the 
ignition switch to ON 
(w*1, and 
goes off when the engine starts.
●Comes on if there is a problem 
with the EPS system.
●Stays on constantly or does not come 
on at all  - Have your vehicle checked by 
a dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) 
System Indicator Comes On  P. 559
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages*
The following messages appear only on the dr iver information interface. Press the   (display/information) button to see the message 
again with the system  message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if either door or the trunk is not completely 
closed.
●Appears if either door or  the trunk is opened while 
driving. The beeper sounds.
●Goes off when both doors and the trunk are closed.
●Appears when the washer fluid gets low.●Refill the washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid  P. 503
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due 
soon.
●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now  and 
Maintenance Past Due  follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver 
Information Interface  P. 485
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on 
the battery.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery  P. 525
●Appears along with the battery charging system 
indicator when the batte ry is not charging.●Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger to 
reduce electricity consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator Comes On  P. 555
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets 
abnormally high.
2 Overheating  P. 553
Canadian models
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 120
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 122
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*... 124Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 125
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the  Inside ............................................. 132
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 135
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 139
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 142
Security System Alarm ...................... 142
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 145Opening and Closing the Moonroof*..... 148
Operating the Switches Around the 
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
*............................... 149
ENGINE START/STOP Button*........... 150
Ignition Switch and Power Mode  Comparison ................................... 153
Turn Signals ..................................... 154
Light Switches.................................. 154
Fog Lights
*...................................... 157
Daytime Running Lights ................... 157
Wipers and Washers ........................ 158
Brightness Control ........................... 160
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
* 
Button ........................................... 161
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 162 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 163
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 164
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 165
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience  Items ................................................ 174
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 185
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......191
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the key to start and stop the engine, to lock and unlock the doors and to open 
the trunk. You can also use the remote transmitter or smart entry system
* to lock 
and unlock the doors and to open the trunk.
■Smart entry remote*
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the 
doors when the smart entry remote battery 
becomes weak and th e power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while 
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built-
in key, push the built-in key into the smart 
entry remote until it clicks.
■Keys
1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The 
immobilizer system helps to  protect against vehicle 
theft. 2 Immobilizer System  P. 142
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to 
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in  direct sunlight, or in 
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the 
battery.
If the circuits in the keys  are damaged, the engine 
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not 
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them 
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the  engine using the remote 
engine start.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle 
Feedback
* P. 396
Models with remote engine starter
Ignition key with 
remote transmitterSmart entry remote with 
remote engine starter
Built-in Key
Release Knob
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and fuel fill door, opening the trunk, or starting the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting 
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote  together with telecommunications 
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or  covering the smart entry remote.1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the smart entry remote and 
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s 
battery.
Battery life is  about two years,  but this varies 
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry 
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing 
it near electrical  appliances such as  televisions and 
personal computers.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the sm art entry remote, you 
can lock/unlock the doors, fuel fill door, and 
open the trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors and fuel fill 
door within a radius of about 32 inches (80 
cm) of the outside door handle. You can open 
the trunk within about 32 inches (80 cm) 
radius from the trunk release button.
■Locking the vehicle Press the door lock button on either door.u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper 
sounds; both doors and the trunk lock; 
and the security system sets.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
If the interior light switch is in the door activated position, 
the interior lights come on when you unlock the doors.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30 seconds.Doors relocked: The li ghts go off immediately.
2 Interior Lights  P. 174
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle 
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote, 
you can lock/unlock the  doors while someone else 
with the remote is within range.
•The door may be unlocked  if the door handle is 
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if 
the smart entry remote is within range.
•If you grip either door  handle wearing gloves, the 
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not 
respond by unlocking the doors.
•After locking the door, you have up to 2 seconds 
during which you can pull the door handle to 
confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to 
unlock the door immediately  after locking it, wait 
at least 2 seconds befo re gripping the handle, 
otherwise the door will not unlock.
•The door might not open if  you pull it immediately 
after gripping the door ha ndle. Grip the handle 
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before 
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may not 
be able to lock/unlock the doors with the smart entry 
remote if it is above or  below the outside handle.
•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too 
close to the door and door glass.
The light flash, beep, a nd door unlock mode settings 
can be customized. 2 Customized Features  P. 298
Models with Display Audio
Door Lock Button
* Not available on all models
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Controls
To temporarily deactivate the function:
1. Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driv er’s door.
3. Using the master door lock switch, operate 
the lock as follows:
Lock  Unlock  Lock  Unlock.
u The beeper sounds an d the function is 
deactivated.
To restore the function:
• Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock 
function
• Walk away at least more than about 8 feet 
(2.5 m) away from the vehicle while 
carrying the smart entry remote.1Locking the vehicle (Walk away auto lock)*
The auto lock function does  not operate when any of 
the following conditions are met.
•The smart entry remote is inside the vehicle.
•A door or the hood is not closed.•The power mode is set to any mode other than 
OFF.
•The smart entry remote is not located within a 
radius of about 8 feet (2 .5 m) from the vehicle 
when you get out of the vehicle and close the 
doors.
Auto lock function operation stop beeper
After the auto lock function has been activated, the 
auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for 
approximately two seconds  in the following cases.
•The smart entry remote is put inside the vehicle 
through a window.
•You are located too close to the vehicle.
•The smart entry remote is put inside the trunk.
If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are 
carrying the smart entry remote. Then, open/close a 
door and confirm the auto  lock activation beeper 
sounds once.
* Not available on all models
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