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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 534
●Appears when the starter system has a problem.●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds while
pressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal (manual
transmission only), and manually start the engine.
Have your vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.
●Appears for about three seconds when ACC has
been automatically canceled.●You can resume the set speed after the condition that
caused ACC to cancel improves. Press the RES/+
button.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 433
●Flashes when the system sens es a likely collision with
a vehicle in front of you.●Take appropriate action to prev ent a collision (apply the
brakes, change lanes, etc.).
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 433
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)*
P. 473
U.S. models
Canadian models
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages*
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if anything covers the radar sensor cover
and prevents the sensor from detecting a vehicle in
front.
●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,
snow, fog, etc.).
●When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your vehicle in a
safe place, and wipe off dirt using a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
does not disappear even a fter you clean the sensor
cover.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 433
●Appears when the area around the camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe
place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.
●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,
snow, fog, etc.).
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
appears again after you cleaned the area around the
camera.
●Appears if the temperature inside the camera is too
high.
●ACC/LKAS has been automatically canceled.
●Use the climate control system to cool down the camera.●Goes off - The camera has been cooled down. Pressing
the MAIN/LKAS button can resume the system.
2Front Sensor Camera* P. 431
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 433
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)* P. 452
●Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS
button is pressed, but there is a problem with a
system related to the LKAS. The LKAS cancels
automatically. The beeper sounds simultaneously.●If any other system indicato rs come on, such as the
VSA ®, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action.
2 Indicators P. 76
●Appears when the camera has been cooled down
and LKAS is available.●Pressing the MAIN/LKAS button can resume the
system.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 431
* Not available on all models
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Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if the temperature inside the camera is too
high.
●The LKAS has been automatically canceled.
●Use the climate control system to cool down the camera.●Goes off - The camera has been cooled down. Pressing
the LKAS button can resume the system.
2Front Sensor Camera* P. 431
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)* P. 452
●Appears once if the outside temperature is below
3°C while the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.—
●Appears if not wearing a seat belt when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
●Goes off after you or the front passenger or both of you
have fastened your seat belts.
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Displays
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer and related indicators. They are
displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
Displays your driving speed in mph and km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Shows the outside temperature in Fahr enheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Outside Temperature*1Outside Temperature*
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the multi-information display's customized
features to correct the temperature.
2 Customized Features P. 111
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
Shows the outside temperature in Fahr enheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■Adjusting the outside temperature indicator
Adjust the temperature reading up to ± 5° F or ± 3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.
2. Press and hold the (select/reset) knob for 10 seconds or more while the outside
temperature is shown on the information display.
u The information display goes into temp erature adjustment mode. The display
starts showing from -5°F to +5°F (U .S.) or -3°C to +3°C (Canada).
3. Release the (select/reset) knob when the right adjustment amount is shown.
u The adjustment is complete.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 493
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
■Outside Temperature
■Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items
■Fuel Gauge
1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
When the engine oil life is shown on the information
display, you cannot adjust the outside temperature.
Push the (select/reset) knob to select the other
display.
1 Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock............................................................ 122
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions ........................... 124
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*.....126Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ... 127
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .....135
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 138
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking*................. 139
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ............ 145
Security System .......................................... 148
Immobilizer System ......... ..................... ..... 148
Security System Alarm ............................... 148
Opening and Closing the Windows .......... 151
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
*....... 153 Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel
Ignition Switch.......................................... 154
ENGINE START/STOP Button ..................... 155
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ... 158Turn Signals .............................................. 159
Light Switches .......................................... 160
Fog Lights
*............................................... 163
Auto High-Beam*..................................... 164
Daytime Running Lights ............................ 167
Wipers and Washers ................................. 168
Brightness Control .................................... 170
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button ...... 171
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ....................172
Adjusting the Mirrors .................................173
Interior Rearview Mirror .............................173
Power Door Mirrors ...................................173
Adjusting the Seats .................................... 174
Front Seats ................................................174
Rear Seats .................................................178
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items....... 186Interior Lights ............................................186
Interior Convenience Items ........................188
Heating and Cooling System
*....................196
Using Vents, Heating and A/C*.................196
Climate Control System*............................199
Using Automatic Climate Control ..............199
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...........203
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Continued
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the sm art entry remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors and the tailgate.
You can lock/unlock the doors and the
tailgate within a radius of about 32 inches (80
cm) of the outside door handle or tailgate
release button.
■Locking the doors and tailgate
Press the door lock button on the front door
or the tailgate. u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors and tailgate lock;
and the security system sets.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you unlock
the doors.
No doors opened: The li ghts fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked : The li ght goes off immediately.
2 Interior Lights P. 186
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the smart entry
system, the doors will automatically relock.
You can lock or unlock doors using the smart entry
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors and tailgate while
someone else with the remote is within range.
•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the smart entry remote is within range.
•If you grip a door handle wearing gloves, the door
sensor may be slow to respond or may not respond
by unlocking the doors.
•After locking the door, you have up to 2 seconds
during which you can pull the door handle to
confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to
unlock the door immediately after locking it, wait
at least 2 seconds befo re gripping the handle,
otherwise the door will not unlock.
Door Lock Button
Lock Button
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
When the light switch is in AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)1Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
We recommend that you tu rn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Light Sensor
U.S. models
Canadian models
* Not available on all models
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