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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance
Screens ON has been selected from the customization
menu.
●Appears when Auto Idle St op does not activate for
some reason.
●Appears when the engine restarts automatically.●Appears when the battery temperature is around 14°F
(−10°C) or lower.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the climate control system is in use, and the difference
between the set temperature and actual interior
temperature becomes significant.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the engine coolant temperature is low or high.
2 Auto Idle Stop* P. 480
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the battery charge level is low.●Appears even though the battery is fully charged-
The system may not read the battery amount correctly.
Drive for a few minutes.
●Appears after charging the battery or jump
starting - Disconnect the negative - cable once and
reconnect it again to the ba ttery. Drive a few minutes.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the pressure to the brake pedal is not enough.●Depress the brake pedal firmly.
●Appears when Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance
Screens ON has been selected from the customization
menu.
●Appears when the system is under the following
conditions while Auto Idle Stop activates:
●The battery charge level is low.●The battery temperature is around 14°F (−10°C) or
lower.
●The climate control system is in use, and the difference
between the set temperature and actual interior
temperature becomes significant.
●The humidity in the interior is high.
●The engine restarts automatically in a few seconds.
2 Starting the Engine P. 465
Models with Auto Idle Stop
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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) uMID
Instrument Panel
MID
The MID shows the odometer, trip meter, ou tside temperature indicator, and other
gauges. It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful
information.
■Main displays
Roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls to change the display.
■Switching the Display
BlankInstant Fuel
Economy/
Average Fuel
Economy Range
Elapsed Time Average Speed
SH-AWD®
*/
Dynamic Mode
Vehicle
Settings Tire Pressure
for Each Tire Engine Oil Life Turn-by-Turn
Directions
*
Multi-function Steering-
wheel Controls
Compass*
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) uMID
Instrument Panel
*1:Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Meter Setup Language Selection
Changes the displayed language. English
*1/Français /Español
Adjust Outside Temp.
Display Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees. -5°F ~
±0°F
*1 ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C
*1 ~ +3°C (Canada)
“Trip A” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A,
average fuel economy A,
average speed A, and
elapsed time A. When Refueled
/IGN Off /
Manually Reset
*1
“Trip B” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B,
average fuel economy B,
average speed B, and
elapsed time B. When Refueled
/IGN Off /
Manually Reset*1
Reverse Alert Tone Causes the beeper to soun
d once when the change
the gear position to (R. On*1/
Off
Auto Engine Idle Stop
Guidance Screens
*Selects whether the Auto Id le Stop guidance screens
comes on. On
/Off*1
Turn by Turn Display*Select whether the turn-by -turn display comes on
during the route guidance. On*1/
Off
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 138
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 139
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 141
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 142
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 151
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 153
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 154
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 155
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 163
Security System Alarm ...................... 163 Opening and Closing the Windows
... 166
Opening and Closing the Moonroof .. 168
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 169
Turn Signals ..................................... 172
Light Switches.................................. 173
Fog Lights
*...................................... 176
Daytime Running Lights ................... 176
Auto High-Beam .............................. 177
Wipers and Washers ........................ 180
Brightness Control ........................... 184
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button.. 185Driving Position Memory System ...... 186
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 188 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 189
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 190
Adjusting the Seats Front Seats ...................................... 192
Second Row Seats ........................... 194
Third Row Seats ............................... 203
Armrest ........................................... 204
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 206
Interior Convenience Items .............. 208
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 219
Rear Climate Control System ........... 226
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 230
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Clock
Adjusting the Clock
You can adjust the time manually in the information screen, with the power mode
in ON.
■Using the Settings menu on the information screen
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select Clock Settings, then
press .
u Repeat the procedure to select Clock
Adjustment .
3. Rotate to change hour, then move .
4. Rotate to change minute, then press
.
■Adjusting the Time
1Clock
These indications are used to show how to operate
the interface dial.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Move to select a secondary menu.
You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock. 2 Customized Features P. 358
You can turn the clock display in the information
screen on and off. 2 Customized Features P. 358
You cannot adjust the time while the vehicle is
moving.
The clock is automatica lly updated through the
navigation system, so the ti me does not need to be
adjusted.
Except Canadian models
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey Types and Functions
Controls
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak and th e power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push th e built-in key into the
keyless access remote until it clicks.
■Built-in Key
Built-in Key Release Knob
Models with two-way keyless
access remote
Release Knob
Built-in Key
Models without two-way keyless
access remote
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the keyless access remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors and the
tailgate.
You can lock/unlock the doors and tailgate
within a radius of about 32 inches (80 cm) of
the outside door handle or tailgate outer
handle.
■Using the Keyless Access System1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light comes on when you unlock
the doors and tailgate.
No doors opened: The li ght fades out after 30
seconds.
Doors and tailgate relo cked: The light goes off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 206
1Using the Keyless Access System
If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the keyless
access system, the doors and tailgate will
automatically relock.
You can lock or unlock doors using the keyless access
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
Models without rear door touch sensor
Models with rear door touch sensor
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