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Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
(if equipped)
On the vehicle equipped with a smart
key, the liftgate (tailgate) can be
opened with no-touch activation
using the Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) system.
How to use the Smart Liftgate
(Smart Tailgate)
The liftgate (tailgate) can be opened
with no-touch activation satisfying all
the conditions below.
 After 15 seconds when all doors are closed and locked
 Positioned in the detecting area for more than 3 seconds.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• The Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) does not operate when:
- The smart key is detected within15 seconds after the doors are
closed and locked, and is contin-
uously detected.  
- The smart key is detected within 15 seconds after the doors are
closed and locked, and 60 inches
(1.5 m) from the front door han-
dles. (for vehicles equipped with
Welcome Light)
- A door is not locked or closed.
- The smart key is in the vehicle.
1. Setting
To activate the Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate), go to User Settings Mode
and select Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) on the LCD display.
❈ For more details, refer to "LCD
Display" in this chapter.
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How to deactivate the 
Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)function using the smart key
1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Liftgate (Tailgate) open
4. Panic
If you press any button of the smart
key during the Detect and Alert
stage, the Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) function will be deactivated.
Make sure to be aware of how to
deactivate the Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) function for emergency situ-
ations.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• If you press the door unlock but-
ton (2), the Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) function will be deacti-
vated temporarily. But, if you do
not open any door for 30 seconds,
the Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) function will be activated
again.
• If you press the liftgate (tailgate) open button (3) for more than 1
second, the liftgate (tailgate)
opens.
• If you press the door lock button (1) or liftgate (tailgate) open but-
ton (3) when the Smart Liftgate
(Smart Tailgate) function is not in
the Detect and Alert stage, the
Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
function will not be deactivated.
• In case you have deactivated the Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
function by pressing the smart key
button and opened a door, the
Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
function can be activated again by
closing and locking all doors.
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WARNING
 Make certain that you close
the liftgate (tailgate) before
driving your vehicle.
 Make sure there are no people or objects around the liftgate
(tailgate) before opening or
closing the liftgate (tailgate).
 Make sure objects in the rear cargo area do not come out
when opening the liftgate (tail-
gate) on the slope way. It may
cause serious injury.
 Make sure to deactivate the Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
function when washing your
vehicle.
Otherwise, the liftgate (tail-
gate) may open inadvertently.
 The key should be kept out of reach of children. Children
may inadvertently open the
Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
while playing around the rear
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(1) Driver’s door power windowswitch
(2) Front passenger’s door power window switch
(3) Rear door (left) power window switch
(4) Rear door (right) power window switch
(5) Window opening and closing
(6) Automatic power window up/down
(7) Power window lock switch
✽ ✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, power win-
dows may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.
WINDOWS 
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Power windows
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to operate.
Each door has a power window
switch that controls that door's win-
dow. The driver has a power window
lock switch which can block the oper-
ation of passenger windows. The dri-
ver’s door has a master power win-
dow switch that controls all the win-
dows in the vehicle. The power win-
dows can be operated for approxi-
mately 30 seconds after the ignition
key is removed or turned to the ACC
or LOCK position. However, if the
front doors open, the power windows
cannot be operated within the 30
second period.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
While driving with the rear windows
down or with the sunroof (if
equipped) in an open (or partially
open) position, your vehicle may
demonstrate a wind buffeting or
pulsation noise. This noise is a nor-
mal occurrence and can be reduced
or eliminated by taking the follow-
ing actions. If the noise occurs with
one or both of the rear windows
down, partially lower both front
windows approximately one inch. If
you experience the noise with the
sunroof open, slightly reduce the
size of the sunroof opening.
Window opening and closing
To open or close a window, press
down or pull up the front portion of
the corresponding switch to the first
detent position (5).
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Power window lock button
The driver can disable the power
window switches on the rear passen-
gers' doors by pressing the power
window lock switch to the lock posi-
tion (pressed).
When the power window lock switch
is pressed:
 The driver's master control canoperate all the power windows.
 The front passenger's control can operate the front passenger's
power window.
 The rear passenger's control can- not operate the rear passenger's
power window.
CAUTION
 To prevent possible damage to the power window system,do not open or close two win-dows or more at the sametime. This will also ensure thelongevity of the fuse.
 Never try to operate the main switch on the driver's doorand the individual door win-dow switch in opposing direc-tions at the same time. If this isdone, the window will stop andcannot be opened or closed.
WARNING - Windows
 NEVER leave the ignition key (or smart key) in the vehicle.
 NEVER leave any child unat- tended in the vehicle. Even
very young children may inad-
vertently cause the vehicle to
move, entangle themselves in
the windows, or otherwise
injure themselves or others.
 Always double check to make sure all arms, hands, head
and other obstructions are
safely out of the way before
closing a window.
 Do not allow children to play with the power windows. Keep
the driver’s door power win-
dow lock switch in the LOCK
position (depressed). Serious
injury can result from uninten-
tional window operation by
the child.
 Do not extend any head or arms outside through the win-
dow opening while driving.
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Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened
from inside the vehicle by pulling the
fuel filler lid opener lever located on
the driver’s door.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
If the fuel filler lid will not open
because ice has formed around it,
tap lightly or push on the lid to break
the ice and release the lid. Do not pry
on the lid. If necessary, spray around
the lid with an approved de-icer fluid
(do not use radiator anti-freeze) or
move the vehicle to a warm place
and allow the ice to melt.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Pull the fuel filler lid opener lever,
then the fuel filler lid will pop up.
3. Pull the fuel filler lid (1) out to fully open.
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel tank cap (2) counterclockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.
Closing the fuel filler lid
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks one time. This indi-
cates that the cap is securely
tightened.
2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it in lightly making sure that it is
securely closed.
FUEL FILLER LID
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If your vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, you can slide or tilt your
sunroof with the sunroof control lever
located on the overhead console. The sunroof can be operated for
approximately 30 seconds after the
ignition key is removed or turned to
the ACC or LOCK position. However,
if the front doors are opened, the
sunroof cannot be opened even with-
in the 30 seconds period.
 In cold and wet climates, the sun-
roof may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.
 After the vehicle is washed or in a rainstorm, be sure to wipe off any
water that is on the sunroof before
operating it.
PANORAMIC SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION - Sunroof 
control lever
Do not continue to move the sun-roof control lever after the sun-roof is fully opened, closed, ortilted. Damage to the motor orsystem components could occur.
CAUTION
Make sure the sunroof is fullyclosed when leaving your vehi-cle. If the sunroof is opened,rain or snow may leak throughthe sunroof and wet the interioras well as cause theft.
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To adjust the Zone setting:
1. Determine the desired ZoneNumber based upon your current
location on the Zone Map.
2. Press and hold the  button for 6 seconds, the current Zone
Number will appear on the display.
3. Pressing and holding the  button again will cause the numbers to
increment (Note: they will repeat
…13, 14, 15, 1, 2, …). Releasing
the button when the desired Zone
Number appears on the display
will set the new Zone.
4. Within about 5 seconds the com- pass will start displaying a com-
pass heading again.
There are some conditions that can
cause changes to the vehicle mag-
nets, such as installing a ski rack or
a CB antenna. Body repair work on
the vehicle can also cause changes
to the vehicle's magnetic field. In
these situations, the compass will
need to be re-calibrated to quickly
correct for these changes. To re-cali-
brate the compass: 1. Press and hold the  button for
more than 9 seconds. When the
compass memory is cleared a "C"
will appear in the display.
2. To calibrate the compass, drive the vehicle in 2 complete circles at
less than 5 mph (8 km/h). Integrated HomeLink®Wireless
Control System
The HomeLink
®Wireless Control
System provides a convenient way to
replace up to three hand-held radio-
frequency (RF) transmitters with a
single built-in device. This innovative
feature will learn the radio frequency
codes of most current transmitters to
operate devices such as gate opera-
tors, garage door openers, entry
door locks, security systems, even
home lighting. Both standard and
rolling code-equipped transmitters
can be programmed by following the
outlined procedures. Additional
HomeLink
®information can be found
at: www.homelink.com or by calling
1-800-355-3515.