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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the tailgate and doors are open or
closed.
■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
• When the tailgate or any doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver’s door.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the tailgate or the doors 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 about 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
(LOCK) but do not open a door.
You can change the interi or lights dimming time.
2 Vehicle Customization P. 125
2 Customized Features P. 430
The interior lights go off im mediately in the following
situations:
•When you lock the driver’s door.
•When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY
mode.
•When you set the power mode to ON.
If you leave any of the tailgate or doors open in
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode, th e interior lights go off
after about 15 minutes.
To avoid draining the ba ttery, do not leave the
interior light on for an extended length of time when
the engine or power system is off.
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
Models without panoramic roof
Door Activated Position
Off
On
Models with panoramic roof
Door Activated Position
OffOn
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Lights
Controls
■ON
The light comes on regardless of whether the
tailgate is open or closed.
■Tailgate activated
The light comes on when you open the
tailgate, and goes off when closed.
■OFF
The light stays off with or without opening the
tailgate.
■Cargo Area Light
Off
On
Tailgate Activated Position
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Controls
There is a coat hook on the rear grab handle
of both sides. Pull it down to use it.
1Wireless Charger*
Not all devices are compatible with the system.
During the charging phase, it is normal for the
charging area and de vice to heat up.
Charging may be briefl y interrupted when:
•All the doors and the tailgate are closed
- to avoid interference with the proper functioning
of the smart entry system.
•The position of the device is altered.
Do not charge more than one device at a time on a
charging area.
■Coat Hooks1 Coat Hooks
The coat hooks are not desi gned for large or heavy
items.
* Not available on all models
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Features
USB Ports
■On the console panel
The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio files
on a USB flash drive, connecting a cell phone,
and charging devices.
The USB port (2.5A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. u To prevent any potenti al issues, be sure
to use an Apple MFi Certified Lightning
Connector for Apple CarPlay, and for
Android Auto, the USB cables should be
certified by USB-IF to be compliant with
USB 2.0 Standard.
■In the consol e compartment
The USB port (2.5A) is only for charging
devices.
1 USB Ports
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•We recommend that you us e a USB cable if you are
attaching a USB flash drive to the USB port.
•Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a hub.
•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard disk
drive, as the device or your files may be damaged.
•We recommend backing up yo ur data before using
the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
The USB port can supply up to 2.5A of power. It does
not output 2.5A unless requested by the device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that ne eds to be charged.
This port is for battery charge only. You cannot play
music even if you have conne cted a music player to it.
USB charge
In the console compartment
On the console panel
Models
with
color
audio
system
Models
with
Display
Audio
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
In the console compartment
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
Vehicle
Driving Position
Setup*Seat Position Movement at Entry/Exit
Memory Position Link
Meter SetupAdjust Outside Temp Display
Trip A Reset Timing
Trip B Reset Timing
Reverse Shift Position Beep
Auto Idle Stop Display
Adjust Alarm Volume
Turn by Turn Display
Power Tailgate
Setup*Power Tailgate Keyless Open Mode
Power Tailgate Open by Outer Handle
Keyless Access SetupDoor Unlock Mode
Keyless Access Light Flash
Keyless Access Beep
Remote Start System On/Off
Walk Away Auto Lock
Fuel Efficiency Backlight
Hands Free Access Power Tailgate*
* Not available on all models
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Meter Setup
Turn by Turn DisplaySelects whether the turn-b
y-turn display comes on
during the route guidance.ON*1/ OFF
Fuel Efficiency
BacklightTurns the ambient meter feature on and off.ON*1/OFF
Power
Tailgate
Setup
*
Power Tailgate
Keyless Open ModeChanges the keyless setting for when the power
tailgate opens.Anytime*1/ When
Unlocked
Power Tailgate Open
by Outer HandleChanges the setting to open power tailgate by
tailgate outer handle.Off (Manual only) /
On (Power/
Manual)
*1
Hands Free Access
Power Tailgate*
Changes the setting to open power tailgate by a
swift forward in and out kicking motion under the
rear bumper.
ON*1/ OFF
Keyless Access
Setup
Door Unlock ModeChanges which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle.Driver Door or
Tailgate*1/ All Doors
Keyless Access Light
FlashCauses some exterior lights to flash when you
unlock/lock the doors.ON*1/OFF
Keyless Access BeepCauses the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock
the doors.ON*1/OFF
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 509
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock al l doors and the tailgate.
2Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 149
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 194
2 Adjusting the Front and Second Row Outer Seat Head Restraint Positions
P. 200
• Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 191
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 192
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at al titudes above 8,000 feet
(2,400 meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Bring the smart entry remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the battery in the smart entry
remote is weak. 2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 692
The engine may not start if the smart entry remote is
subjected to strong radio waves.
Brake Pedal
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