
uuGauges and Displays uDriver Information Interface*
124
Instrument Panel
Use the driver information interfac e to customize certain features.
■How to customize
Select the  Vehicle Settings screen by pressing the   button while the ignition 
switch is in ON 
(w*1, and the vehicle is at a complete stop. Select  Vehicle Settings, 
then press the  ENTER button.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Customized Features
Models with color audio system1 Customized Features
To customize other features, press the   /   
button.
2 List of customizable options  P. 127
2 Example of customization settings  P. 131
34
 Button
Press to go to the next 
display.
ENTER  Button
Press to set your selection.
 Button
Press to go to Vehicle Menu.
 Button
Press to scroll upwards.3
 Button
Press to go back to the 
previous display.
 Button
Press to scroll downwards.4
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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 .................. 136
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*... 138Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the  Inside ............................................. 146
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 148
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 149
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 153
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 156
Security System Alarm ...................... 156
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 159Opening and Closing the Moonroof*..... 162
Operating the Switches Around the 
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
*............................... 163
ENGINE START/STOP Button*........... 164
Ignition Switch and Power Mode  Comparison ................................... 167
Turn Signals ..................................... 168
Light Switches.................................. 168
Fog Lights
*...................................... 171
Daytime Running Lights ................... 171
Wipers and Washers ........................ 172
Brightness Control ........................... 174
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
* 
Button ........................................... 175
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 176 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 177
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 178
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 179
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience  Items ................................................ 187
Heating System
*
Using Automatic Heating ................. 199
Automatic Heating Sensors .............. 201
Climate Control System
*
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 202
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......209
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Clock
Adjusting the Clock
You can adjust the time in the clock display with the ignition switch in ON (w*1.
■Using the MENU/CLOCK button
1. Press and hold the  MENU/CLOCK button.
u Adjust Clock  is selected.
2. Rotate   to change hour, then press  .
3. Rotate   to change minute, then press 
.
4. To enter the selection, rotate   and select 
Set , then press  .
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Adjusting the Time
1 Adjusting the Clock
The clock is automatically updated through the audio 
system, so the time does not need to be adjusted.
You can customize the clock display to show the 12 
hour clock or 24 hour clock.
2 Customized Features  P. 124, 328
You cannot adjust the time while the vehicle is 
moving.
Models with navigation system
Models with Display AudioModels with information display
Models without navigation system
1 Using the MENU/CLOCK button
These indications are used  to show how to operate 
the  LIST/SELECT  (List/Selector) knob.
Rotate   to select.
Press   to enter.
Models with color audio system
Models with color audio system
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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. 156
Follow the advice below to  prevent damage to the 
keys:
•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, dust or sand.
•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. 429
Models with remote engine starter
Ignition key with 
remote transmitterSmart entry remoteSmart entry remote with 
remote engine starter
Built-in Key
Release Knob
* Not available on all models
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Continued
Controls
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2:Default setting
■Customizing Flow for Auto Door Locking Options
StepsDrive Lock Mode*2Off
1
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever out of 
(P.
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to 
(P.
2Close the driver’s door.Open the driver’s door.
3Turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1.Turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1.
4
Press and hold the right side of the master  door lock switch on the driver’s door 
for more than five seconds. Release th e switch after you hear a click twice.Press and hold the right side of the master door 
lock switch on the driver’s door for more than 
five seconds. Release the switch after you hear 
one click.
5Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q*1 within 20 seconds.
u Customization is completed.
Models with continuously variable transmissionModels with continuously variable transmission
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting
Controls
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2:Default setting
■Customizing Flow for Auto Door Unlocking Options
StepsDriver's Door Open Mode*2Park Unlock ModeOff
1
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever out of 
(P.
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to 
(P.
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to 
(P.
2Close the driver’s door.Open the driver’s door.
3Turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1.Turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w*1.
4
Press and hold the left side of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door for more than  five seconds. Release the switch 
after you hear a click twice.
5Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q*1 within 20 seconds.
u Customization is completed.
Models with continuously variable transmission
Models with continuously variable transmissionModels with continuously variable 
transmission
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Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from 
starting the engine. Each key contains el ectronic transmitters that use electronic 
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserti ng the key into the ignition switch or 
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP  button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch or the 
ENGINE START/STOP  button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from anot her vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ignition 
switch or the  ENGINE START/STOP  button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items.  Electronic devices, such as televisions 
and audio systems emit strong magnetic  fields. Note that even a key chain can 
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates wh en the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly 
opened. The alarm does not go off if the trunk or doors are opened with the key, 
remote transmitter or smart entry system
*.
However, the alarm activates if a door  is opened with the key and then the 
transmission is taken out of 
(P (continuously variable transmission models) or the 
hood is opened before the ignition switch is turned to ON (w*1.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using remote  transmitter, or smart entry system*, or the ignition 
switch is turned to ON 
(w*1. The system, along with the  horn and flashing lights, is 
deactivated.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or 
accidental movement of the vehicle. 
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the 
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or  add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your 
vehicle inoperable.
Canadian models only:  Apply and hold the brake 
pedal before turning the vehicle on the first time after 
the battery has been disconnected.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two 
minutes until the security system deactivates.
* Not available on all models
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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 ignition switch is in LOCK 
(0*1, and the key has been removed from the 
ignition switch.
• The hood and trunk are closed.
• All doors are locked with  the key, the remote transmitter, or smart entry 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 is canc eled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote 
transmitter, smart entry system
*, or the ignition swit ch is turned to ON (w*1. The 
security system indicator go es off at the same time.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
1 Security 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 trunk with the trunk opener on the 
driver’s door or the emergency trunk opener.
•Opening the hood with the hood release.
•Taking the transmission out of ( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the 
security system alarm, the security alarm may activate 
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by 
unlocking a door using the  remote transmitter or 
smart entry system
*.
Do not alter the system or  add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your 
vehicle inoperable.
Continuously variable transmission models
* Not available on all models
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