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MessageConditionExplanation
•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.
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MessageConditionExplanation
•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 the 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.
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MessageConditionExplanation
•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
MessageConditionExplanation
•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
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the 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*..... 189Operating 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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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, and to lock and unlock all the doors, fuel 
fill door and to open the trunk.
You can also use the remote transmitter 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. 469
Models with remote engine starter
Models 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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Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that 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.
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1 : Manual transmission models
*2 : Continuously variable transmission models for Canadian models
*3 : U.S. models
*4 : Automatic transmission models
■Changing the Power Mode1 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 Range
Continuously 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 pedal
Without 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.
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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 modelsContinuously variable transmission models 
for Canadian models
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models 
for Canadian models
* Not available on all models