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uuGauges and Driver Information Interface uDriver Information Interface
Instrument Panel
*1:Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable  settings
Lighting 
Setup
Interior Light 
Dimming Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on 
after you close the doors.
60sec
/30sec
*1/15sec
Headlight Auto OFF 
Timer Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay 
on after you close the driver’s door.
60sec
/30sec /15sec
*1/0sec
Auto Light Sensitivity Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. Max/High /Mid
*1/Low/ Min
Auto Interior 
Illumination 
Sensitivity Changes the sensitivity of the brightness of the 
instrument panel when the headlight switch is in the 
AUTO
 position. Max
/High /Mid
*1/Low/ Min
Auto Headlight ON 
With Wiper ON Changes the settings for the wiper operation when 
the headlights automatica
lly come on while the 
headlight switch is in the  AUTO position. ON
*1/
OFF
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 154
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key .................................................. 156
Low Remote Signal Strength ............ 158
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .... 159
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ...166
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 169
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 170
Tailgate .............................................. 171
Sliding Doors ......................................... 182
Security System Immobilizer System .............................. 191
Security System Alarm .......................... 191
Windows ................................................ 194
Moonroof
*............................................. 197
Operating the Switches Around the  Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 198
Turn Signals ..................................... 201
Light Switches.................................. 202
Fog Lights
*...................................... 205
Daytime Running Lights ................... 206
Auto High-Beam .............................. 207
Wipers and Washers ............................ 210Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button...213
Heated Windshield Button ................... 214
Brightness Control ............................... 215
Driving Position Memory System
*........ 216
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .............. 218
Canadian models
Mirrors .................................................... 219
Interior Rearview Mirror ........................ 219
Power Door Mirrors .............................. 220
Seats
Front Seats ................................................222
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ..............234
Head Restraints .........................................235
Interior Convenience Items ........................239
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control ..............263
Rear Climate Control System .....................266
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control ..............268
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...........274
Dual-zone climate control system
Tri-zone climate control system
* 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 re mote, you can lock/
unlock the doors, fuel fill door, and open the 
tailgate.
You can lock/unlock the doors, fuel fill door, 
and tailgate within a radius of about 32 inches 
(80 cm) of the outside door handle or tailgate 
outer handle.
■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 light s come on when you unlock 
the doors and tailgate.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30 seconds.Doors and tailgate relocked: The lights go off immediately.2 Interior Lights  P. 239
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
You can lock or unlock doors using the smart entry 
system only when the power mode in VEHICLE OFF.
•Do not leave the remote in the vehicle when you 
get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carr ying the remote, you can 
lock/unlock the doors and the 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 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.
•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 remote if it is above or below the outside handle.
•The remote may not operate if it is too close to the 
door and door glass.
Door Lock 
Button
Lock Button
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving 
position.
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare 
from headlights behind you when driving 
after dark.
When you are driving after dark, the 
automatic dimming rearview mirror and 
power door mirrors
* reduces the glare from 
headlights behind you. Press the auto button 
to turn this functi on on and off. When 
activated, the auto  indicator comes on.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions*
1Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and 
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Front Seats P. 222
Tab
Daytime 
Position Night Position
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror* and Power Door 
Mirrors*
1 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror* and Power Door Mirrors*
The auto dimming function cancels when the 
transmission is in (R.
Sensor
Auto Button
* Not available on all models
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239Continued
Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of 
whether the doors or the tailgate are open or 
closed.
■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following 
situations:
Front:
• When any of the doors or the tailgate are 
opened.
• You unlock the driver’s door.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE 
OFF.
Cargo area:
When the tailgate is open.
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of 
whether the doors or the tailgate are open or 
closed.
■Interior Light Switches1 Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade 
out and go off about 30 se conds after the doors are 
closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following 
situations:
•When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open 
it.
•When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF but 
do not open a door.
You can change the inte rior light dimming time.
2 Vehicle Customization  P. 143
2 Customized Features  P. 465
The interior lights go off im mediately in the following 
situations:
•When you lock the driver’s door.
•When you set the power mode to ON.•When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY 
mode.
If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF 
mode, the interior light s go off after about 15 
minutes.
If you leave the tailgate open in VEHICLE OFF mode, 
the cargo area light goes of f after about 30 minutes.
To avoid draining the ba ttery, do not leave the 
interior light on for an extended length of time when 
the engine is off.
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
Door 
Activated 
Position
Off
On
Front
Door Activated Position
Off
On
Cargo Area
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240
Controls
■Front
The map lights can be turned on and off by 
pressing the lenses.
■Second and third row
The map lights can be turned on and off by 
pressing the lenses when the front interior 
light switch is in the door activated position.
■Map Lights1 Interior Light Switches
To avoid draining the ba ttery, do not leave the 
interior light on for an extended length of time when 
the engine is off.
1 Map Lights
When the front interior li ght switch is in the door 
activated position and any door is open, the map 
light will not go off when you press the lens.
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup 
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Lighting 
Setup
Interior Light 
Dimming TimeChanges the length of time the interior lights stay 
on after you close the doors.60 sec/
30 sec*1/15 
sec
Headlight Auto Off 
TimerChanges the length of time  the exterior lights stay 
on after you close the driver’s door.60 sec/ 30 sec/ 15 
sec*1/ 0 sec
Auto Interior 
Illumination 
SensitivityChanges the sensitivity of the brightness of the 
instrument panel when the headlight switch is in 
the AUTO  position.Min/Low/Mid*1/
High /Max
Auto Headlight On 
with Wiper OnChanges the settings for th e wiper operation when 
the headlights automati cally come on while the 
headlight switch is in the  AUTO position.
ON*1/OFF
Auto Light 
Sensitivity*Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.Max /High /Mid*1/
Low /Min
Wireless 
Charger*Turns the wireless charger feature on and off.ON*1/OFF
Maintenance 
InformationOil LifeResets the engine oil life display when you have 
performed the maintenance service.—
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns 
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check 
each of the items on the right and 
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the dr iver information interface.
• If the  To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button  message appears
2If the Remote Battery is Weak  P. 735
uMake sure the remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range  P. 198
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
• If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2 Battery  P. 708
•If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses  P. 747
The starter turns over normally 
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the 
fuse. Check each of the items on 
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again. 
2
 Starting the Engine  P. 552
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is  blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System  P. 191
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank. 
2 Fuel Gauge  P. 127
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the  vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses  P. 753
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing  P. 754
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an 
assisting vehicle or booster  battery to jump start it.
2 If the Battery Is Dead  P. 737
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