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Instrument Panel
Message Condition Explanation
• Appears when the temperature of the transmission
is starting to get too hot.
• The performance of the vehicle may be reduced. • Until the message disappears, reduce your speed and
allow the system to cool down.
• Appears when you attempt to change to another
gear position with the transmission in ( P
and the
engine OFF. • To select another gear position while in ( P
, the engine
must be ON.
• Appears when you set the power mode to OFF while
driving. • Immediately stop in a safe place, set the parking brake,
then restart the engine. If the message disappears,
continue driving.Automatic transmission models

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Instrument Panel
Message Condition Explanation
• Appears when you try to ch ange the gear position
without releasing your foot off the accelerator pedal. • Release your foot off the acce lerator pedal, then select
a shift button.
• Appears when the ( P
button is pressed while the
vehicle is moving.
• Appears if you put th e transmission into ( R
while
the vehicle is moving forward, or into ( D
while the
vehicle is reversing. • Make sure that the vehicle comes to a stop before
operating the select button.
• Appears when you set the power mode to ON
without fastening the driver’s seat belt.
• Appears when you change the gear position after
( P
has been automatically selected with the driver’s
door open, the driver’s seat belt unfastened, then
the brake pedal is released. • Fasten the seat belt properly before you start to drive. 2 Shift Operation P. 476
• Appears when you try to ch ange the gear position
without depressing the brake pedal. • Depress the brake pedal, then select a shift button.Automatic transmission models

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Instrument Panel
Message Condition Explanation
• Appears when you press and hold ( N
button for
more than two seconds. • Disappears when you set the gear position to a gear
other than ( N
. 2 If you want to keep the transmission in
( N
position [car wash mode] P. 478
Message Condition Explanation
• Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button to turn the engine off without the shift lever
in ( P
. ●
Move the shift lever to ( P
. The power mode changes to
VEHICLE OFF. ●
Move the shift lever to ( P
, then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button twice.Automatic transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
U.S. models
Canadian models

163Controls This chapter explains how to operate th e various controls necessary for driving.
Clock .................................................. 164
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 166
Low Remote Signal Strength ............ 168
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 169
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 176
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 178
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 179
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 180
Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 183
Security System Alarm ...................... 184
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 186 Opening and Closing the Moonroof *
..... 189
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 190
Turn Signals ..................................... 193
Light Switches.................................. 193
Fog Lights *
...................................... 195
Daytime Running Lights ................... 196
Auto High-Beam .............................. 197
Wipers and Washers ........................ 200
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror *

Button ........................................... 202 Heated Windshield Button ............... 202
Brightness Control ........................... 203
Driving Position Memory System *
.... 205
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 207
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 208
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 209
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 210
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items ................................................ 221
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 239
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 242 Canadian models
* Not available on all models

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Controls Locking and Unlocking the DoorsKey Types and Functions This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the key to start and stop the engine, and to lock and unlock all the doors, fuel
fill door and to open the trunk.
You can also use the remote tra nsmitter or smart entry system *
to lock and unlock
all the doors, fuel fill door and to open the trunk. 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. 183
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 and 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.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback *
P. 469Models with remote engine starterModels without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system Models with smart entry system and
remote engine starter
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Security SystemImmobilizer System The immobilizer system prevents a key th at has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. El ectronic device, such as televisions and
audio systems emit strong magnetic fiel ds. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic. 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.
Apply and hold the brake pedal before turning the
vehicle on the first time after the battery has been
disconnected. Canadian models

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Controls Operating the Switches Around the Steering WheelENGINE START/STOP Button
*1 : Manual transmission models
*2 : Continuously variable transmi ssion models for Canadian models
*3 : U.S. models
*4 : Automatic transmission models■ Changing the Power Mode 1 ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine wh en the remote is inside
the vehicle.
If the battery of the remote is getting low, the engine
may not start when you push the ENGINE START/
STOP button. If the engine do es not start, refer to
the following link.
2 If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 672
The engine may also run if the remote is close to the
door or window, even if it is outside the vehicle.
ON mode:
The ENGINE START/STOP button is red when the
engine is running. Operating RangeContinuously Variable Transmission Automatic/Manual Transmission
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The steering wheel is locked *1*2
.
The power to all electrical
components is turned off.
Press the button without the
transmission in ( P
.
Put the transmission into ( P

then press the button. Press the button. Without pressing the
clutch *1
or brake *4
pedalWithout pressing
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be
used.
Put the transmission into ( P *3
.*3

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Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in ( P *1
and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with the re mote transmitter or the smart entry with
push button start system *
.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
buzzer sounds.
*1 : Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission models■ Automatic Power Off
■ Power Mode Reminder 1 Changing the Power Mode
If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while moving the st eering wheel left and
right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the
mode to change.
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out. Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
for Canadian models
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
for Canadian models
* Not available on all models