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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Safety Support
Indicator (Amber)
●Comes on when the Road Departure
Mitigation system and/or CMBSTM shuts itself
off.
●Indicator may come on temporarily if the radar sensor
cannot detect any objects when passing through an
enclosed space such as a tunnel, or driving on an open
road without any structures nearby.
●The area around the radar sensor is blocked by dirt,
mud, etc. Stop your vehicl e in a safe place and wipe
the debris off with a soft cloth. Indicator may take
some time to go off after the radar sensor is cleaned.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the
indicator does not go off even after you have
cleaned the radar sensor.
2 Radar Sensor P. 570
●Stays on - The temperature inside the camera is
too high.
Use the climate control system to cool down the
camera.
The system activates when the temperature inside
the camera cools down.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 568
●Stays on - The area around the camera is blocked
by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place
and wipe the debris off with a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the
indicator and message are st ill displayed even after
you have cleaned the area around the camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 568●It may come on when the ambient conditions are
dark, such as when driving in a tunnel, or at night,
dawn, or dusk.

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Safety Support
Indicator (Amber)
●Comes on when mud, snow, or ice
accumulates in the vicinity of the sonar
sensor.
●Remove the obstacle in the vicinity of the sonar
sensor.
2Low Speed Braking Control* P. 507
●Comes on when mud, snow, or ice
accumulates in the vicinity of the blind spot
information system sensor.
●Comes on when the temperature of the
blind spot information system sensor is high.
●Comes on while driving - Something may be
interfering with the blind spot information system
sensor. Check the vicinity of the blind spot
information system sensor and remove any
obstacles.
●The system will return to normal when the
temperature cools down.
2 Blind Spot Information System P. 487
Safety Support
Indicator (Green/
Gray)
●Lights up in green when the Road Departure
Mitigation system, CMBSTM, Low Speed
Braking Control*, Parking Sensor System*,
and blind spot information system are on.
●Lights up in green and gray when the Road
Departure Mitigation system, CMBSTM, Low
Speed Braking Control*, Parking Sensor
System*, or blind spot information system, or
any two, three or four of these systems are
off.
●Lights up in gray when the Road Departure
Mitigation system, CMBSTM, Low Speed
Braking Control*, Parking Sensor System*,
and blind spot information system are off.
2 Road Departure Mitigation System P. 554
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) P. 495
2 Blind Spot Information System P. 487
2 Low Speed Braking Control
* P. 507
2 Parking Sensor System* P. 584
Models with Low Speed Braking Control
* Not available on all models

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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 certain detected 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. 562
■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. 135
2 Customized Features P. 376
* Not available on all models

uuGauges and Driver Information Interface uDriver Information Interface
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Instrument Panel
Occurs, under specified conditions, when seat belts are latched or unlatched.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 51
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.
2Maintenance MinderTM P. 603
Indicates the status of the Road Departure Mitigation system, CMBSTM, Low Speed
Braking Control*, Blind Spot Information Syst em, and Parking Sensor System*, such
as On, Off, or Failure, by color and letters.
The following colors indica te the status 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.
■Seat Belts
■Maintenance
■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 rotate the left
selector wheel to switch displays. From the next
display you can select which system to turn on or off. 2 Road Departure Mitigation System P. 554
2 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) P. 495
2 Blind Spot Information System P. 487
2 Low Speed Braking Control
* P. 507
2 Parking Sensor System* P. 584
You can also confirm the st atus of each function by
the color of the safe ty support indicator.
2 Safety Support Indicator (Amber) P. 111
2 Safety Support Indicator (Green/Gray)
P. 113
* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and Driver Information Interface uDriver Information Interface
Instrument Panel
Area Info
for CMBSTM
Area Info
for Road
Departure
Mitigation
System
Area Info
for Blind
Spot
Information
System
Area Info
for Parking
Sensor
System Road
Departure
Mitigation
System Icon
and Status
Info
Area Info for Low
Speed Braking
Control
Blind Spot
Information
System Icon
and Status
Info
Parking
Sensor
System
Icon and
Status Info
CMBSTM
Icon and
Status
Info
Low
Speed
Braking
Control
Icon and
Status
Info
Models with Low Speed
Braking Control
Models with Parking
Sensor System
1 Safety Support
Even when the Low Speed Braking Control icon is
green, if the Rear Sensor Setting is turned off, the
brake assist will not operate when reversing.
2 Customized Features P. 376
Even when the Parking Sensor System icon is green,
if the Rear Sensor Setting is turned off, the rear
parking sensor will not operate when reversing. 2 Customized Features P. 376
Models with Low Speed Braking Control
Models with Parking Sensor System

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 146
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key .................................................. 148
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength ... 150
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 151
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 161
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 163
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 164
Tailgate .............................................. 165
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 176
Security System Alarm ...................... 176Windows ............................................... 179Moonroof .......................................... 183
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
POWER Button................................. 184
Turn Signals ..................................... 187
Light Switches.................................. 188
Daytime Running Lights ................... 192
Auto High-Beam .............................. 193
Wipers and Washers ........................ 196
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ... 199
Heated Windshield Button ............... 199
Driving Position Memory System*.... 200
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 202
Mirrors ............................................... 203
Seats .................................................. 205
Interior Convenience Items .............. 216
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 232
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 236
Canadian models
* Not available on all models

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Controls
■Locking the doors and tailgate
Touch the door lock sensor on the front door
or press the lock button on the tailgate. u All the doors and tailgate lock and the
security system sets.
u Some exterior lights flash once and the
beeper sounds once.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.
•Do not leave the keyless remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carryin g the keyless remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors and tailgate while someone
else with the keyless 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 ha ndle or touch a door lock
sensor wearing gloves, the door sensor may be
slow to respond or may no t respond by locking or
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 and the
tailgate 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, door glass, and tailgate.
Door Lock
Sensor
Lock Button

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Controls
The vehicle will automatically lock after you
lock the doors in advance then close the doors
and tailgate.
Activate lock presetting after closing the
driver’s door.
1. Touch the door lock sensor on the front
door, press the lock button on the tailgate
or press the lock button on the keyless
remote.
u Alert sounds and lock presetting is
activated.
2. Close all doors and the tailgate.
u Some exterior lights flash and a beeper
sounds when vehicle locks.
Make sure the doors and tailgate are locked
before moving away from the vehicle.
■Lock Presetting1 Lock Presetting
Lock presetting will be reset if a door or the tailgate is
opened before the vehicle has locked completely.
Before locking a door, make sure that the key is not
inside the vehicle.
You can turn this function on and off. 2 Settings
* P. 135
2 Customized Features P. 376
3WARNING
Opening or closing the power tailgate* on
someone’s hands or fingers can cause
serious injury. Make sure all hands and
fingers, especially children’s, are clear of
the doors.
Door Lock
Sensor
Lock Button
* Not available on all models