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Instrument Panel
Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the driver information interface. Press the (display/information) button to see the mess age
again with the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if any door or the tailgate is not completely
closed.
●Appears if any door or th e tailgate is opened while
driving. The beeper sounds.
●Disappears when all doors and the tailgate are
closed.
●Appears if there is a problem with the parking sensor
system.
●If there is a problem with any of the sensors, the all
sensor indicator(s) comes on in red.
●Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with
mud, ice, snow, etc. If the indicator(s) stays on or the
beeper does not stop even after you clean the area,
have the system checked by a dealer.
●Appears if there is a proble m with the acoustic vehicle
alerting system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver
Information Interface P. 581
Models with parking sensor system
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the real time AWD
with intelligent control systemTM.
●The engine drives the front wheels only in this state.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears when the differential temperature is too high.●Stop in a safe place, change to (P, and idle the
engine until the message disappears. If the message
does not disappear, have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2 Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control
SystemTM P. 490
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when there is a problem with the power
tailgate system.●Manually open or close the power tailgate.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears while you are custom izing the settings and the
shift position changed out of
(P.2 Customized Features P. 140
Models with power tailgate
Models with color audio system
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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Door Setup
Auto Door LockChanges the setting for when the doors and the
tailgate automatically lock.With Vehicle Speed*1/
Shift
From P /OFF
Auto Door UnlockChanges the setting for when the doors and the
tailgate automatically unlock.
When Driver’s Door Opens*1/
When Shifting Into Park/
When Ignition Switched
OFF /OFF
Key And Remote Unlock
ModeSets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock
on the first operation of the remote.Driver Door*1/ All Doors
Walk Away Auto Lock
Changes the settings for the automatic locking the
doors when you walk away from the vehicle while
carrying the smart entry remote.
ON /OFF*1
Keyless Lock Answer
BackLOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.ON*1/OFF
Security Relock Timer
Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door.
90sec /60sec /30sec*1
Maintenance
Reset—Resets the Maintenance MinderTM display when you
have performed the maintenance service.Cancel /All Due Items
Default All—Cancels customized changes you have made or
restores them to their default setting.Cancel /Set
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 150
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key .................................................. 152
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength ... 154
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 155
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 162
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 164
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 165
Tailgate .............................................. 166
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 177
Security System Alarm
*.................... 177
Windows ............................................... 180Moonroof*........................................ 184
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
POWER Button................................. 185
Turn Signals ..................................... 188
Light Switches.................................. 189
Fog Lights
*...................................... 193
Daytime Running Lights ................... 193
Auto High-Beam .............................. 194
Wipers and Washers ........................ 197
Brightness Control ........................... 201 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 200
Driving Position Memory System*.... 202
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 204
Mirrors ............................................... 205
Seats .................................................. 207
Interior Convenience Items .............. 217
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 234
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 240
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key
This vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the keys to turn on and off the power
system, and to lock and unlock the doors and
tailgate.
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and the 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
smart entry remote until it clicks.1 Key
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps protect against vehicle
theft.
2 Immobilizer System P. 177
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.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the power
system may not activate, and the remote transmitter
may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely turn the power system on using the
remote engine start. 2 Remote Engine Start P. 469■Built-in Key
Built-in Key
Release Knob
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Controls
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the tailgate, or to activate the power system.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the tailgate, or
activating the power system may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the sm art entry remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors and open the
tailgate.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle or tailgate outer handle.
■Locking the doors and tailgate
Touch the door lock sensor on the front door
or press the lock button on 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 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. 217
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 and tailg ate 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 locked or unlocked if the door
handle is covered with wate r in heavy rain or in a
car wash if the smart entry remote is within range.
•If you grip a front door ha ndle or touch a door lock
sensor wearing gloves, the door sensor may be
slow to respond or may no t respond by locking or
unlocking the doors.
Door Lock
Sensor
Lock Button
* Not available on all models
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Controls
■Unlocking the doors and tailgate
Grab the driver’s door handle: u The driver’s door unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Grab the front passenger’s door handle:
u All the doors and tailgate unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Press the tailgate outer handle: u The tailgate unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
2 Opening/Closing the Tailgate P. 167
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
•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.
•The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unlock the doors and the
tailgate with the smart entry remote if it is above or
below the outside handle.
•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too
close to the door and door glass.
The light flashes, and beeper sounds and unlock
settings can be custom ized using the driver
information interface
* or audio/information screen*.
2 Customized Features P. 140
2 Customized Features P. 368
You can also unlock and open with the power
tailgate. 2 Using the Tailgate Outer Handle P. 173Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
Models with power tailgate
Outer Handle
* Not available on all models
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