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uuGauges and Driver Information Interface uGauges
Instrument Panel
Shows the outside temperature in Fahr enheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading by up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
Shows traffic signs while driving.
The indicator blinks when th e maximum speed of the traffic sign detected by the
Traffic Sign Recognition System is exceeded.
2 Traffic Sign Recognition System P. 545
■Outside Temperature
■Traffic Sign Recognition System
1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
You can adjust the temperature reading.
2 Settings P. 126
2 Customized Features P. 363
Models with A-type meterModels with B-type meter

uuGauges and Driver Information Interface uDriver Information Interface (Right Side Area)
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Instrument Panel
Indicates the state of the Road Departure Mitigation system, CMBSTM, Low Speed
Braking Control and blind spot information system such as On, Off, or Failure, by
color and letters.
The following colors indica te the state of any of the above mentioned systems:
• Green: The system is on.
• Gray: The system is off.
• Amber: There is a probl em with the system.
■Safety Support1Safety Support
If a system is indicated by the color amber, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
To turn on or off each system, first press the right
selector wheel to switch displays. From the next
display you can select which system to turn on or off. 2 Road Departure Mitigation system On and
Off P. 540
2 Blind Spot Information System On and Off
P. 471
2 System On and Off P. 491
2 CMBS
TM On and Off P. 480
You can also confirm the st ate of the each function
by the color of the sa fety support indicator.
2 Safety Support Indicator (Amber) P. 106
2 Safety Support Indicator (Green/Gray)
P. 108
Even when the Low Speed Braking Control icon is
green, if the parking sensor is turned off for the rear
only, the brake assist will not operate when reversing.
2 Turning off All Rear Sensors P. 568

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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 Key Signal Strength...... 158
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 159
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 166
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 168
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 169
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 170
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 173
Security System Alarm ...................... 173 Windows
........................................... 176
Moonroof*........................................ 179
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 180
Turn Signals ..................................... 182
Light Switches.................................. 183
Fog Lights
*...................................... 186
Daytime Running Lights ................... 186
Auto High-Beam .............................. 187
Wipers and Washers ........................ 190
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 192 Brightness Control ........................... 193
Brightness Control ........................... 194
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 195
Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 196
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 197
Seats .................................................. 198
Interior Convenience Items .............. 207
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 222
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......227
Models with A-type meter
Models with B-type meter
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the remote key, you can lock/
unlock the doors, fuel fill door, and open the
trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors and fuel fill door
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 and trunk
Touch the door lock sensor on the front door.u All the doors and trunk lock and the
security system sets.
u Some exterior lights flash once and the
beeper sounds once.
■Using the Keyless Access System*1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
If the interior light switch is in the door activated position,
the interior lights come on when you unlock the doors.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30 seconds.
Doors relocked: The li ghts go off immediately.
2 Interior Lights P. 207
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 and trunk will automatically relock.
You can lock or unlock doors using the keyless access
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
Door Lock Sensor
* Not available on all models

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Controls
■Unlocking the doors and trunk
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 handle: u All the doors and trunk unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Press the trunk release button: u The trunk unlocks and opens.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds once.
2 Using the Trunk Release Button* P. 171
1Using the Keyless Access System*
•Do not leave the remote key in the vehicle when
you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carr ying the remote key, you
can lock/unlock the doors while someone else with
the remote key 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 key is within range.
•If you grip a front door handle or touch the front
door lock sensor wearing gloves, the door sensor
may be slow to respon d or may not respond by
locking/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 with the remote
key if it is above or below the outside handle.
•The remote key 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 or driver information interface.
2 Settings P. 126
2 Customized Features P. 363
Trunk Release Button
* Not available on all models

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
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Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
When the light switch is in AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
The headlights come on when you unlock a
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in
AUTO .
u Once you lock the door, the headlights
will go off.
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)1Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
We recommend that you tu rn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a de nse fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Light Sensor
Models without automatic
intermittent wipers
Light Sensor
Models with automatic intermittent
wipers

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
When you push the lever down to AUTO, the
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stop in
accordance with the amount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.
■Auto sensitivity adjustment
When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you
can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will
operate in accordance with your preference.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers*1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
AUTO should always be turned OFF before the
following situations in order to prevent severe
damage to the wiper system:
•Cleaning the windshield
•Driving through a car wash•No rain present
Rainfall Sensor
Adjustment Ring
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
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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 reduces
the glare from headlights behind you. Press
the AUTO button to turn this function on and
off. When activated, the AUTO indicator
comes on.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions*
1 Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Front Seats P. 198
Tab
Daytime
Position Night
Position
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*
The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in (R.
Sensor
Auto Button
* Not available on all models