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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the (P button is pressed while the
vehicle is moving.• Make sure that the vehicl e comes to a stop before
operating the select button.
●Appears if you put the transmission into (R while the
vehicle is moving forward, or into
(D while the
vehicle is reversing.
• Appears when you set the power mode to OFF while
driving.•Immediately stop in a safe place, set the parking brake,
then restart the engine. If the message disappears,
continue driving.
•Appears when the vehicle is stopped with the
driver’s seat belt unfastened and there is a chance
that the vehicle may roll unintentionally.•Press the (P button before release the brake pedal
when idling, parking or exiting the vehicle.
2 Shift Operation P. 453
●Appears when you attempt to change to another
gear position with the transmission in
(P and the
engine OFF.
●To select another gear position while in (P, the engine
must be ON.
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MessageConditionExplanation
• Appears when you press the (P button but it is not
engaged due to low ATF temperature.• Depress the brake pedal until this message disappear.
• Appears when the temperature of the transmission
is starting to get too hot.
• The performance of the vehicle may be reduced.•Until the message disappears, reduce your speed and
allow the system to cool down.
• Appears when you repeat edly change the shift
position between
(P and other positions in short
period.
• Take some time before chan ging the shift position.
•Appears when you try to take the transmission out
of
(P immediately after you start engine.
• Try to take the transmission out of (P again.
• Appears when you depress the accelerator pedal
when the transmission is in
(N.
•Remove your foot off the accelerator pedal. When
driving, depress the brake pedal and operate the shift
position.
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MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when you press and hold (N button for
more than two seconds.• Disappears when you set the shift position to other
than
(N.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 455
• Appears for a few seconds if you have not pressed
the
(N button long enough to initiate Neutral-Hold
mode.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 455
• Appears when neutral hold mode is not available
due to the transmission being too hot.• When the transmission is too hot, neutral hold mode
may not be available. Let the engine idle until the
transmission has cooled down.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 455
• Appears if there is a prob lem with the auto high-
beam.• Manually operate the headlight switch.
• If you are driving with the high-beam headlights when
this happens, the headlights are changed to low beams.
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the fuel pump
system.●Set the power mode to OFF for a while, then set the
power mode to ON. The message disappears if there is
no problem. If the message appears again, take your
vehicle to a dealer.
●Appears if there is a problem with the engine
management system.●Set the power mode to OFF for a while, then set the
power mode to ON. The message disappears if there is
no problem. If the message appears again, take your
vehicle to a dealer.
●Appears if there is a pr oblem with the ignition
system.●Set the power mode to OFF for a while, then set the
power mode to ON. The message disappears if there is
no problem. If the message appears again, take your
vehicle to a dealer.
●Appears if there is a problem with the seat heaters.●Turn off the seat heaters un til the message disappears.
If the message appears again, take your vehicle to a
dealer.
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the climate control
system.●Turn off the climate control system until the message
disappears. If the message appears again, take your
vehicle to a dealer.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s door
while the engine is running by remote engine start.
2 Remote Engine Start* P. 445
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a pr oblem with the adaptive
damper system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. Your vehicle will
have normal damping ability without the adaptive
damper feature.
Models with remote engine start
Models with head-up display
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Displays
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, fuel gauge, and other related indicators.
They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1 Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.
2 Overheating P. 665
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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 Keyless Remote Signal Strength ... 159
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 160
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 169
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 171
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 172
Tailgate .............................................. 173
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 183 Security System Alarm...................... 183
Windows ........................................... 186
Panoramic Roof ................................. 189
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 193
Turn Signals ..................................... 196
Light Switches.................................. 197
Fog Lights
*...................................... 200
Daytime Running Lights ................... 200
Auto High-Beam .............................. 201
Wipers and Washers ........................ 204
Brightness Control ........................... 208
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ........................................ 207
Heated Windshield Button*............. 207
Driving Position Memory System ...... 210
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 212
Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 213
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 214
Seats .................................................. 216
Interior Convenience Items .............. 230
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 247
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 252
* 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 start and stop the engine, lock
and unlock all the doors and the fuel fill door,
and open the tailgate.1Key
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 183
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 remote
engine start. 2 Remote Engine Start
* P. 445
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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