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This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 110
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key .................................................. 112
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength ... 114
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 115
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 124
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 126
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 127
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 128
Security System ................................ 132
Immobilizer System .......................... 132
Security System Alarm ...................... 132 Windows
........................................... 135Moonroof............................................. 138Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 139
Turn Signals ..................................... 142
Light Switches.................................. 143
Fog Lights
*...................................... 146
Daytime Running Lights ................... 146
Auto High-Beam .............................. 147
Wipers and Washers ........................ 150
Brightness Control ........................... 152
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..153
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 153 Driving Position Memory System
*.... 154
Mirrors ............................................... 156
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 156
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 157
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 158
Front Seats ...................................... 158
Interior Convenience Items .............. 168
Interior Lights .................................. 168
Storage Items .................................. 170
Other Interior Convenience Items..... 173
Climate Control System ................... 175
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 175
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......178
* Not available on all models
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Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key
This vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors and to open
the trunk.1Key
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 132
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 two-way
keyless remote. 2 Remote Engine Start
* P. 434
Models with two-way keyless remote
Models without two-way keyless
remote
Models with two-way keyless remote
* Not available on all models
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The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the keyles s 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 the built-in key into the
keyless remote until it clicks.
■Built-in Key
Built-in Key Release Knob
Models without two-way keyless
remote
Models with two-way keyless remote
Release Knob
Built-in Key
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Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to lo cate the keyless remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless remote.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.
1 Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the keyless remote and the
vehicle consumes the ke yless remote’s battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the keyless remote, you can
lock/unlock the doors and open the trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle. You can open the trunk within about
32 inches (80 cm) radius from the trunk
release button.
■Locking the doors
Press the door lock button on the front door.u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors lock; and the
security system sets.
■Using the Keyless Access 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.
No doors opened: The li ght fades out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked: The light goes off immediately.
2 Interior Lights P. 168
Door Lock Button
1Using the Keyless Access System
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the keyless access system,
the doors will automatically relock.
You can lock or unlock doors using the keyless access
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
The keyless access system will not lock the vehicle
when a door is open.
•Do not leave the keyless remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the keyless remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors 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 keyless remote is within range.
•If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
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■Unlocking the doors and trunk
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 doors unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Press the trunk release button: u The trunk unlocks and opens.
u A beeper will sound.
2 Using the Trunk Release Button P. 129
Trunk Release
Button
1Using the Keyless Access 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/unl ock the doors with the
keyless remote if it is above or below the outside
handle.
•The keyless remote may not operate if it is too close
to the door and door glass.
The light flash, beep and door unlock mode settings
can be customized using the multi-information
display.
2 Customized Features P. 99
The light flash, beep and door unlock mode settings
can be customized using th e information screen or
multi-information display. 2 Customized Features P. 99, 316
Models with one display
Models with two displays
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■Locking the doors (Walk away auto
lock ®)
When you walk away fro m the vehicle with all
doors closed while carrying the keyless
remote, the doors will automatically lock.
The auto lock function activates when all
doors are closed, and the keyless remote is
within about 5 feet (1.5 m) radius of the
outside door handle or trunk release button.
Exit vehicle while carrying keyless remote and
close door(s).
1. While within about 5 feet (1.5 m) radius of
the vehicle.
u The beeper sounds; the auto lock
function will be activated.
2. Carry the keyless remote beyond about 5
feet (1.5 m) from the vehicle and remain
outside this range for 2 or more seconds.
u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all doors will then lock.1Locking the doors (Walk away auto lock ®)
The auto lock function is set to OFF as the factory
default setting. The auto lo ck function can be set to
ON using the multi-information display.
If you set the auto lock function to ON using the
multi-information display, only the remote
transmitter that was used to unlock the driver’s door
prior to the setting change can activate auto lock.
2 Customized Features P. 99
The auto lock function is set to OFF as the factory
default setting. The auto lo ck function can be set to
ON using the information sc reen or multi-information
display.
If you set the auto lock function to ON using the
information screen or the multi-information display,
only the remote transmitter that was used to unlock
the driver’s door prior to the setting change can
activate auto lock. 2 Customized Features P. 99, 316
After the auto lock function has been activated,
when you stay within the locking/unlocking
operation range, the indicato r on the keyless remote
will continue to flash until the doors are locked.
Models with one display
Models with two displays
All models
The activation range of
the auto lock function is
about 5 feet (1.5 m)
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To temporarily deactivate the function:
1. Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driver’s door.
3. Using the master door lock switch, operate
the lock as follows:
Lock Unlock Lock Unlock.
u The beeper sounds and the function is
deactivated.
To restore the function:
• Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock
function.
• With the keyless remote on you, move out
of the auto lock function operation range.
• Open any door.1Locking the doors (Walk away auto lock ®)
When you stay beside the vehicle within the
operation range, the doors wi ll automatically lock
approximately 30 seconds after the auto lock
function activating beeper sounds.
When you open a door after the auto lock function
activating beeper sounds, the auto lock function will
be delayed until all doors are closed.
Under the following circumstances, the auto lock
function will not activate:
•The keyless remote is inside the vehicle.
•The keyless remote is taken out of its operational
range before all the doors are closed.
The auto lock function does not operate when any of
the following conditions are met.
•The keyless remote is inside the vehicle.
•A door or the hood is not closed.
•The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.
•The keyless remote is not located within a radius of
about 5 feet (1.5 m) from the vehicle when you get
out of the vehicle and close the doors.
u
The beeper will not sound.
u The beeper will sound.
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