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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake pedal before selecting the ON mode.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Lights On
Indicator
•Comes on whenever the light
switch is on, or in AUTO when the
exterior lights are on.• If you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF while the
exterior lights are on, a chime sounds
when the driver’s door is opened.
—
Fog Light
Indicator• Comes on when the fog lights are
on.2 Fog Lights P. 195—
Immobilizer
System Indicator
•Comes on briefly when you set the
power mode to ON, then goes off.
• Comes on if the immobilizer
system cannot recognize the key
information.•Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF*1, then
select the ON mode again.
• Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
• Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Electrical
problems can occur.
Security System
Alarm Indicator
• Comes on briefly when you set the
power mode to ON, then goes off.
• Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 181—
Indicator
Indicator
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the remote inside the vehicle.•Disappears when you bring the remote back inside the
vehicle and close the door.
2 Keyless Remote Reminder P. 190
•Appears when the remote battery becomes weak.•Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Remote Battery P. 632
•Appears if the remote battery is too weak to start the
engine or the key is not within operating range to
start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.•Bring the remote in front of the ENGINE START/STOP
button to be touched with.
2 If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 657
•Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while the vehicle is moving.
2 Emergency Engine Stop P. 658
•Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button with
your foot off the brake pedal to change the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF.
• 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.
• 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.
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when you pull the electric parking brake
switch without depressing the brake pedal.•Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake.
2 Parking Brake P. 561
•Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the
keyless access system.•Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
• Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the push
button starting system.•Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
• Appears if there is a prob lem with the Auto high-
beam.• Manually operate the headlight switch.
• If you are driving with th e high-beam headlights when
this happens, the headlights are changed to low beams.
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 144
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key .................................................. 146
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength 148
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 149
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 156
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 159
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 160
Tailgate .............................................. 161
Sliding Doors ......................................... 172
Security System
Immobilizer System .............................. 181 Security System Alarm ......................... 181
Windows ............................................... 184
Moonroof
*............................................. 187Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 188
Turn Signals ..................................... 191
Light Switches.................................. 192
Fog Lights ........................................ 195
Daytime Running Lights ................... 196
Auto High-Beam .............................. 197
Wipers and Washers ............................ 200Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ....203
Heated Windshield Button ................... 204Canadian models
Brightness Control ................................ 205
Driving Position Memory System*......... 206
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ............... 208
Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ........................ 209
Power Door Mirrors .............................. 210
Seats
Front Seats ................................................212
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ..............224
Head Restraints .........................................225
Interior Convenience Items ........................229
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control ..............250
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...........256
* 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, and lock and unlock all the doors, tailgate,
and fuel fill door.1Key
All of the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps protect against vehicle
theft.
2 Immobilizer System P. 181
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 or 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 with Vehicle
Feedback P. 478
Models with keyless access system,
power sliding door, and power tailgateModels with keyless access
system and power sliding door
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey
Controls
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors and tailgate when the keyless 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.
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
■Built-in Key
Release Knob
Built-in Key
■Key Number Tag
1 Key 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.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Keyless Remote Signal Strength
Controls
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless remote to start the engine,
lock and unlock the all the doors and fuel fill door, tailgate, opening the power
sliding door, and the power tailgate
*.
In the following cases, starting the engine , locking/unlocking the doors/fuel fill door,
or opening the tailgate, power sliding door, and the power tailgate
* 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.
1Low 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.
* Not available on all models
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uuSliding Doors uOpening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors
Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors
The power sliding doors can be operated by pressing the power sliding door button
on the keyless remote, pressing the power sliding door switches on the dashboard
or door pillars, or using the door handle.
The power sliding doors can be operated when:
• The sliding door main switch is in the ON position.
• The power sliding door is unlocked.
• The fuel fill door is closed (on the driver’s side sliding door only).
• The power mode is in VEHICLE OFF or the re mote engine start mode is active with
use of the keyless remote.
• The transmission is in
(P, the brake pedal is depressed, or the parking brake is
applied (with the power mode in ON) when using the power sliding door switches
on the dashboard.
1 Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors
If the transmission is in a position other than
(P, and
release the brake pedal and the parking brake:
While opening – The sliding door stops and is left
ajar.
While closing – The beeper sounds until the door
closes.
Check that passengers, es pecially children, do not
have their hands on the sliding doors or on the door
pillars before its operation. If someone is caught in
the opening or closing sliding door, it can cause
serious injury.
Before replacing a rear ti re, turn the power sliding
door main switch to OFF.
Operate the power slidi ng doors only when the
vehicle is at a complete stop. Make sure you apply the
brake when rear passengers are boarding or exiting.
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