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Controls
Clock
Adjusting the Clock
You can adjust the time manually in the audio/information screen, with the power
mode in ON.
You can adjust the time using the A-zone touchpad.
2 True Touchpad Interface P. 245
1.Press the (home) button.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select System.
4. Select Date & Time .
5. Select Set Date & Time .
6. Select Automatic Date & Time .
7. Select Off.
To adjust time:8. Select Set Time .
9. Select
(+/(-.
u When you customize the clock display
to 24 hour clock, AM/PM icon is not
displayed.
2 Customized Features P. 345
10.Press the (back) button to set the
time.
■Adjusting the Time
1Clock
The clock is automatically updated through the audio
system.
1Adjusting the Time
You can also adjust the clock by selecting the clock
displayed on the right side of the display.
1. Press the (cards list) button.
2. Select Clock using the B-zone touchpad.
3. Press the B-zone touchpad.
4. Select Set Date & Time using the A-zone
touchpad.
5. Select Automatic Date & Time .
6. Select Off .
7. Select Set Date or Set Time.
8. Select
( +/(- to adjust the dates, hours and
minutes.
9. Press the (back) button to set the date or
time.
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uuClock uAdjusting the Clock
Controls
To adjust date:
8. Select Set Date .
9. Select
(+/(-.
10. Press the (back) button to set the
date.
1Adjusting the Time
You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock.
2 Customized Features P. 345
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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, tailgate, and
fuel fill door.1Key
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 157
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 keyless access system 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 access remote. 2 Remote Engine Start
* P. 436
Models with two-way keyless access remote
Models with two-way keyless
access remote
Models without two-way keyless
access remote
* Not available on all models
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Controls
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull out the key
while pressing the release button. To reinstall
the built-in key, push th e built-in key into the
keyless access remote until it clicks.
■Built-in Key
Built-in Key Release Button
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Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Keyless Access Remo te Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the keyless access remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and tailgate, fuel fill door or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors and tailgate, fuel fill door 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 access remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or co vering the keyless access 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 Access Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the keyless access remote
and the vehicle consumes th e keyless access remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access
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 access remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors, tailgate, and
fuel fill door.
You can lock/unlock the doors, tailgate, and
fuel fill door within a radius of about 32 inches
(80 cm) of the outside door handle or tailgate
outer handle.
■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 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. 208
1Using the Keyless Access System
If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the keyless
access system, the doors and tailgate will
automatically relock.
You can lock or unlock doors using the keyless access
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
Models without rear door touch sensor
Models with rear door touch sensor
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■Locking the doors and tailgate
Touch the door lock sensor on the front or
rear
* doors, or press the lock button on the
tailgate. u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors, tailgate, and fuel
fill door lock; and the security system
sets.
1Using the Keyless Access System
•Do not leave the keyless access remote in the
vehicle when you get out . Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the keyless access
remote, you can lock/unl ock the doors and tailgate
while someone else with th e 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 access remote is within range.
•If you grip a door handle or touch a door lock
sensor wearing gloves, the door sensor may be
slow to respond or may not respond by unlocking
the doors.
•After locking the door, yo u have up to two 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 two 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 access remote if it is above or below the
outside handle.
•The keyless access 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 audio/information screen.
2 Customized Features P. 345
Door Lock Sensor
Lock Button
* Not available on all models
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■Unlocking the doors and tailgate
Grab the driver’s door handle: u The driver’s door and fuel fill door
unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Grab the front passenger’s door or rear
* door
handle: u All doors, tailgate, and fuel fill door
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. 148
1Using the Keyless Access System
When you go into the keyless access system working
range with all the doors locked, the door outer
handle ambient lights come on for 30 seconds.
The lights do not come on if you have previously
stayed within the range for more than two minutes,
or the doors have been locked for a few days.
The feature activates again after you drive the
vehicle, then lock the doors.
You can also unlock and open with the power
tailgate. 2 Opening/Closing the Tailgate P. 148
Models with door outer handle ambient lights
All models
Outer Handle
* Not available on all models
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