Acura ILX 2016 Sedan Owner's Manual PDF

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California Proposition 65 Warning

Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicles systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: How various systems in your vehicle were operating; Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were

buckled/fastened; How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator

and/or brake pedal; and, How fast the vehicle was traveling. These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.

Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential.

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

NOTICE

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A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgment.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

Safety Labels - on the vehicle. Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol 3 and

one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean:

Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions. Safety Section - such as Safe Driving. Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information - please read it carefully.

3DANGER You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

3WARNING You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

3CAUTION You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.

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Contents

This owners manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

This owners manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.

Images throughout this owners manual (including the front cover) represent features and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these features.

This owners manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada.

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.

2 Safe Driving P. 23 For Safe Driving P. 24 Seat Belts P. 28 Airbags P. 35

2 Instrument Panel P. 63 Indicators P. 64 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 88

2 Controls P. 107 Clock P. 108 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 110 Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 132 Adjusting the Seats P. 148

2 Features P. 165 Audio System P. 166 Audio System Basic Operation P. 171 General Information on the Audio System P. 241 Customized Features* P. 245

2 Driving P. 331 Before Driving P. 332 Towing a Trailer P. 337 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 405 Refueling P. 406

2 Maintenance P. 411 Before Performing Maintenance P. 412 Maintenance MinderTM P. 415 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 440 Climate Control System Maintenance P. 454

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 461 Tools P. 462 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 463 Overheating P. 489 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 491

2 Information P. 499 Specifications P. 500 Identification Numbers P. 502 Emissions Testing P. 505 Warranty Coverages P. 507

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Child Safety P. 48 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60 Safety Labels P. 61

Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 122 Security System P. 126 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 129 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 133 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 146 Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 156 Climate Control System P. 161

Audio System Basic Operation P. 193 Audio Error Messages P. 235 HomeLink Universal Transceiver* P. 266 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink P. 268

When Driving P. 338 Braking P. 388 Parking Your Vehicle P. 401 Fuel Economy P. 408 Accessories and Modifications P. 409

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 420 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 431 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 442 Battery P. 451 Remote Transmitter Care P. 452 Cleaning P. 455

Engine Does Not Start P. 482 Jump Starting P. 485 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 488 Fuses P. 495 Emergency Towing P. 498

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 503 Reporting Safety Defects P. 504 Authorized Manuals P. 509 Client Service Information P. 510

Quick Reference Guide P. 4

Safe Driving P. 23

Instrument Panel P. 63

Controls P. 107

Features P. 165

Driving P. 331

Maintenance P. 411

Handling the Unexpected P. 461

Information P. 499

Index P. 512

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Quick Reference Guide

Visual Index

Audio System (P166)

Rear Window Defogger/ Heated Mirror Button (P143)

Steering Wheel Adjustments (P143)

(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System OFF) Button (P381)

Climate Control System (P161)

System Indicators (P64)

Gauges (P88)

Multi-Information Display (P89)

Hazard Warning Button

ENGINE START/STOP Button (P133)

Navigation System* () See the Navigation System Manual

Audio/Information Screen* (P172)

On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM* (P194)

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) Button* (P395)

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Button* (P369)

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Wipers/Washers (P140)

Cruise Control Buttons* (P349)

Remote Audio Control Buttons (P170)

Brightness Control (P142)

Headlights/Turn Signals (P136)

Fog Lights* (P139)

Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P348)

Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P348)

Horn (Press an area around .)

Navigation System Voice Control Buttons* () See the Navigation System Manual

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink System Voice Control Buttons (P268)

SEL/RESET Button (P92)

(Information) Button (P90)

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button* (P374)

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Buttons* (P354)

Distance Button* (P362)

* Not available on all models

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Parking Brake (P388)

Power Window Switches (P129)

Driver's Front Airbag (P38)

Trunk Release (P122)

Hood Release Handle (P421)

Interior Fuse Box (P496)

Passenger's Front Airbag (P38)

USB Adapter Cable* (P167)

Shift Lever Dual Clutch Transmission (P345)

Glove Box (P157)

Accessory Power Socket (P159)

Rearview Mirror (P146)

Auxiliary Input Jack* (P167)

Door Mirror Controls (P147)

Power Door Lock Master Switch (P120) Memory Buttons* (P145)

SET Button* (P145)

Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P407)

USB Port* (P168)

HDMI Port* (P168)

Seat Heater Switches* (P160)

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Side Airbags (P42)

Ceiling Light (P156)

Side Curtain Airbags (P44)

Coat Hook (P159)

Grab Handle

Moonroof Switch (P132)

Seat Belts (P28)

Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P55)

Rear Seat (P154)

Front Seat (P148)

Sun Visors

Vanity Mirrors

Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P57)

LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P53)

Map Lights (P156)

* Not available on all models

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Maintenance Under the Hood (P420)

Windshield Wipers (P140, 440)

Tires (P442, 463, 475)

Door Lock/Unlock Control (P113)

Power Door Mirrors (P147)

How to Refuel (P407)

High-Mount Brake Light (P439)

Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P125)

Opening/Closing the Trunk (P122)

Fog Lights* (P139, 431)

Back-Up Lights (P438)

Multi-View Rear Camera (P405)

Trunk Release Button (P123)

Rear Side Marker Lights (P436)

Brake/Taillights (P436)

Rear Turn Signal Lights (P436)

Headlights (P136, 431)

Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights (P136, 433, 434)

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Safe Driving (P23)

Airbags (P35)

Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety (P48)

All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat. Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat. Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.

Exhaust Gas Hazard (P60)

Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.

Before Driving Checklist (P27)

Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints, steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

Seat Belts (P28)

Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well back in the seat.

Check that your passengers are wearing their seat belts correctly.

Fasten your lap belt as low as possible.

* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel (P63)

System Indicators

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

Charging System Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator

VSA OFF Indicator

Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator

Lights Indicators

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Immobilizer System Indicator

System Indicators

System Message Indicator

Gauges (P88)/Multi-Information Display (P89)/System Indicators (P64)

Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator

Keyless Access System Indicator

Blind Spot Information (BSI) Indicator*

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) Indicator*

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Indicator* Fog Light Indicator*

Temperature Gauge

Security System Alarm Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Tachometer

Multi-Information Display

Speedometer

Shift Lever Position Indicator

M (sequential mode) Indicator/Gear Position Indicator

System Indicators

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator*

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator*

Models without full color display

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

CRUISE CONTROL Indicator*

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red)

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

CRUISE MAIN Indicator*

Low Fuel Indicator

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

Brake System Indicator (Amber)

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

Door and Trunk Open Indicator*

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Controls (P107)

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Clock (P108)

The navigation system receives signals from GPS satellites, updating the clock automatically.

You can also adjust the time manually.

a Enter the Clock Adjustment screen. 2 Adjusting the Clock (P108)

b Rotate to change hour, then press .

c Rotate to change minute, then press .

Models with navigation system

Models without navigation system Models with two displays

a Press the CLOCK (AUX) button until the displayed time begins flashing.

b Press Preset (4 (Hour) or (5 (Minute) to set the time. Press Preset (6 (Reset) to set the time to the nearest hour.

c Press the CLOCK button again to set the time.

ENGINE START/STOP Button (P133)

Press the button to change the vehicles power mode.

Models with one display

Turn Signals (P136)

Lights (P136)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

* Not available on all models

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Wipers and Washers (P140)

*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers

*2:Models without automatic intermittent wipers

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

Adjustment Ring : Low Sensitivity*1

: Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2

: High Sensitivity*1

: Higher speed, more sweeps*2

MIST OFF AUTO*1: Wiper speed varies automatically INT*2: Low speed with intermittent LO: Low speed wipe HI: High speed wipe

Pull toward you to spray washer fluid.

Steering Wheel (P143)

To adjust, pull the adjustment lever towards you, adjust to the desired position, then lock the lever back in place.

Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside (P118)

Pull either front door inner handle to unlock and open it in one motion.

Trunk (P122)

To unlock and open the trunk: Pull the trunk release. Press the trunk release button on the

keyless access remote. Press the trunk release button on the

trunk lid.

Power Door Mirrors (P147)

With the power mode in ON, move the selector switch to L or R.

Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

Trunk Release

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

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Power Windows (P129)

With the power mode in ON, open and close the power windows.

If the power window lock button is in the off position, each passenger's window can be opened and closed with its own switch.

If the power window lock button is in the on position (indicator is on), each passenger's window switch is disabled.

Power Window Lock Button

Window Switch

Indicator

Climate Control System (P161)

Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system. Press the button to turn the system on or off. Press the button to defrost the windshield.

The climate control system is voice operable. See the Navigation System Manual for complete details.

On models with navigation system

Driver's Side Temperature Control Dial

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

Air flows from floor and windshield defroster vents.

Air flows from floor vents.

Air flows from floor and dashboard vents.

Air flows from dashboard vents.

AUTO Button

(Recirculation) Button

Passenger's Side Temperature Control Dial

MODE Control Button

(ON/OFF) Button

SYNC (Synchronized) Button

(Windshield Defroster) Button

/ (Fan Control) Buttons

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Features (P165)

Audio Remote Controls (P170)

VOL (Volume) Button Press / to adjust the volume up/ down.

MODE Button

Press to change the audio mode: FM1/ FM2/AM/CD/AUX.

Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/ SiriusXM/CD/USB/iPod/Bluetooth Audio/ Pandora*/AhaTM/AUX HDMI

CH (Channel) Button Radio:Press to change the preset station.

Press and hold to select the next or previous strong station.

CD/USB device: Press to skip to the beginning of the next song or return to the beginning of the current song. Press and hold to change a folder.

CH Button

MODE Button VOL Button

Models with one display

Models with two displays

Audio system (P166) For navigation system operation () See the Navigation System Manual

Models with one display

Audio/ Information Screen

Selector Knob

VOL / (Volume/Power) Knob

CD Button

CD Slot

(CD Eject) Button

Preset Buttons

SETUP Button

PHONE Button DISPLAY Button

A.SEL (Auto Select) Button

SKIP Bar

AUX Button

BACK Button

SCAN Button

FM Button

AM Button

FOLDER Bar

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*1:Icons that appear on the screen vary by the source selected.

Models with two displays

Audio/Information Screen

Interface Dial/ENTER Button

VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob CD Slot

(CD Eject) Button

SETTINGS Button

BACK Button MENU Button

AUDIO ButtonINFO Button

On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM

PHONE Button

(Tune Down) Icon*1

(Skip/Seek) Icon*1

Audio Source*1

(Skip/Seek) Icon*1

Presets*1

(Tune Up) Icon*1

More*1

(Day/Night) Button

Shortcuts*1

APP Button

Sound Icon*1

Scan Icon*1 TAG Icon*1

* Not available on all models

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Driving (P331)

Release Button

Depress the brake pedal and press the release button to move out of (P.

Move the shift lever without pressing the release button.

Press the release button to move the shift lever.

Dual Clutch Transmission (P345)

Shift to (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.

Shifting

Park Turn off or start the engine. Transmission is locked.

Reverse Used when reversing. Neutral Transmission is not locked.

S Position Sequential shift mode can be used.

Drive Normal driving. D-paddle shift mode can be used.

Paddle Shifters (P348) Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual

transmission (1st through 8th). This is useful for engine braking.

D-paddle shift mode: The transmission will shift back to automatic mode once the system detects that the vehicle is cruising.

Sequential shift mode: Holds the selected gear, and the M indicator comes on.

The selected gear position is shown in the instrument panel.

Shift Lever

Shift Down (- Paddle Shifter

Shift Up (+ Paddle Shifter

M IndicatorShift Lever Position Indicator

Models with full color display

Models without full color display

Selected Gear Number

M Indicator Shift Lever Position Indicator

Selected Gear Number

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VSA OFF Button (P381)

The vehicle stability assist (VSA) system helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces.

VSA comes on automatically every time you start the engine.

To turn VSA on or off, press and hold the button until you hear a beep.

Cruise Control* (P349)

Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.

To use cruise control, press the CRUISE button, then press DECEL/SET once you have achieved the desired speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h).

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) OFF Button* (P392)

When a possible collision is likely unavoidable, the CMBSTM can help you to reduce the vehicle speed and the severity of the collision.

To turn the CMBSTM on or off, press and hold the button until you hear a beep.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P384)

The TPMS monitors tire pressure. The TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine.

Refueling (P406)

a Push the fuel fill door release handle.

b Turn the fuel fill cap slowly to remove the cap.

c Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door.

d After refueling, screw the cap back on until it clicks at least once.

Fuel recommendation: Unleaded premium gasoline with a pump octane number 91 or higher recommended

Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L)

* Not available on all models

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Maintenance (P411)

Under the Hood (P420)

Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Add when necessary.

Check brake fluid. Check the battery condition monthly.

a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard.

b Locate the hood latch lever, slide the lever and lift the hood.

c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in place.

Lights (P431)

Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades (P440)

Replace blades if they leave streaks across the windshield.

Tires (P442)

Inspect tires and wheels regularly. Check tire pressures regularly. Install snow tires for winter driving.

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Handling the Unexpected (P461)

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Flat Tire (P463)

Park in a safe location and repair the flat tire using the temporary tire repair kit.

Park in a safe location and replace the flat tire with the compact spare tire in the trunk.

Indicators Come On (P491)

Identify the indicator and consult the owner's manual.

Vehicles with tire repair kit

Vehicles with optional spare tire

Engine Won't Start (P482)

If the battery is dead, jump start using a booster battery.

Blown Fuse (P495)

Check for a blown fuse if an electrical device does not operate.

Overheating (P489)

Park in a safe location. If you do not see steam under the hood, open the hood, and let the engine cool down.

Emergency Towing (P498)

Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.

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What to Do If The power mode does not change from ON to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Why?

The shift lever should be moved to (P.

Why does the brake pedal pulsate slightly when applying the brakes?

This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never pump the brake pedal.

The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle. Why?

Check if the childproof lock is in the LOCK position. If so, open the rear door with the outside door handle. To cancel this function, push the lever to the UNLOCK position.

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Why do the doors lock after I unlocked the doors using a remote transmitter?

If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are relocked automatically for security.

Why does the beeper sound when I open the driver's door?

The beeper sounds when: The power mode is in ACCESSORY. The exterior lights are left on.

Why does the beeper sound when I start driving?

The beeper sounds when: Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts. The parking brake lever is not fully released.

Why do I hear a screeching sound when I apply the brake pedal?

The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.

Is it possible to use unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 87 or higher on this vehicle?

Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 91 or higher is recommended. Use of lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the engine and will result in decreased engine performance. Use of gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to engine damage.

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Safe Driving

You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.

For Safe Driving Important Safety Precautions ............. 24 Your Vehicle's Safety Features............ 26

Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts........................ 28 Fastening a Seat Belt.......................... 31 Seat Belt Inspection............................ 34

Airbags Airbag System Components............... 35 Types of Airbags ................................ 38 Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 38 Side Airbags....................................... 42

Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 44 Airbag System Indicators.................... 45 Airbag Care ....................................... 47

Child Safety Protecting Child Passengers ............... 48 Safety of Infants and Small Children .......50 Safety of Larger Children ................... 58

Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas....................... 60

Safety Labels Label Locations .................................. 61

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For Safe Driving

1Important Safety Precautions

Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the driver while driving.

The following pages explain your vehicle's safety features and how to use them properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the most important.

Important Safety Precautions Always wear your seat belt A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly.

Restrain all children Children ages 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat.

Be aware of airbag hazards While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.

Don't drink and drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your friends drink and drive, either.

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Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash. Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to divert some attention away from driving.

Control your speed Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.

Keep your vehicle in safe condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.

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1Your Vehicle's Safety Features

Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to help protect you and your passengers during a crash.

Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a sufficient crash.

However, you and your passengers cannot take full advantage of these features unless you remain seated in the correct position and always wear your seat belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.

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Your Vehicle's Safety Features

The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and your passengers.

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Safety Cage Crush Zones Seats and Seat-Backs Head Restraints Collapsible Steering Column Seat Belts Front Airbags

Side Curtain Airbags Door Locks

Side Airbags

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1Safety Checklist

If the door and trunk open indicator is on, a door and/or the trunk is not completely closed. Close all doors and the trunk tightly until the indicator goes off.

2 Door and Trunk Open Indicator P. 71

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Models with full color display

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For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items each time before you drive. After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors are closed and locked.

Locking the doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door.

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Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a crash.

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Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.

2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 151

Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any passengers are properly belted as well.

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Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child's age, height and weight.

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1About Your Seat Belts

Seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury.

Most states and all Canadian provinces and territories require you to wear seat belts.

The emergency locking retractor may lock if you lean forward too quickly. Slower movements will allow the belt to extend fully without locking.

3WARNING Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.

Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.

About Your Seat Belts Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other passengers, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat belts also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags.

In addition, seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including: - frontal impacts - side impacts - rear impacts - rollovers

Lap/shoulder seat belts All five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency locking retractors. In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to restrain your body. The front passenger's and rear seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats.

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If a rear seat passenger moves around and extends the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate. If this happens, release the retractor by unfastening the seat belt and allow the belt to retract completely. Then refasten the belt.

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The indicator will also come on if a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt within 6 seconds after the power mode is set to ON. When no one is sitting in the front passengers seat, the indicator will not come on and the beeper will not sound. This is because the weight sensors in the seat cannot detect their presence.

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Proper use of seat belts Follow these guidelines for proper use: All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that position

for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduce the effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.

Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use. If the power mode is set to ON before the driver's seat belt is fastened, a beeper will sound and the indicator will blink. If the driver does not fasten the belt before the beeper stops, the indicator will remain on.

The beeper will also periodically sound and the indicator will blink while driving until the driver's and front passengers seat belts are fastened.

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The seat belt tensioners can only operate once. If a tensioner is activated, the SRS indicator will come on. Have a dealer replace the tensioner and thoroughly inspect the seat belt system as it may not offer protection in a subsequent crash.

During a moderate-to-severe side impact, the tensioner on that side of the vehicle also activates.

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The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance safety.

The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moderate-to- severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to inflate the front airbags.

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1Fastening a Seat Belt

No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that does not appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have a dealer check the belt as soon as possible.

Never insert any foreign objects into the buckle or retractor mechanism.

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Fastening a Seat Belt After adjusting a front seat to the proper position, and while sitting upright and well back in the seat:

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1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.

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To release the belt, push the red PRESS button then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted completely. When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get caught by closing the door.

3WARNING Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash.

Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

1Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor

The shoulder anchor height can be adjusted to four levels. If the belt contacts your neck, lower the height one level at a time.

After an adjustment, make sure that the shoulder anchor position is secure.

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3. Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries.

4. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.

The front seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller and shorter occupants.

1. Move the anchor up and down while holding the release button.

2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder.

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1Advice for Pregnant Women

Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it is okay for you to drive.

To reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by an inflating front airbag: When driving, sit upright and adjust the seat as far

back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle.

When sitting in the front passenger's seat, adjust the seat as far back as possible.

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If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips.

Advice for Pregnant Women

Wear the shoulder belt across the chest avoiding the abdomen.

Wear the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips.

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3WARNING Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed.

Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible.

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Seat Belt Inspection Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:

Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. u If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Only

use a mild soap and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make sure the belt is completely dry before allowing it to retract.

Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by a dealer after any collision.

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The front, front side, and side curtain airbags are deployed according to the direction and severity of impact. Both side curtain airbags are deployed in a rollover. The airbag system includes:

aTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags. The driver's airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked SRS AIRBAG.

bTwo side airbags, one for the driver and one for a front passenger. The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seat- backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.

cTwo side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored in the ceiling, above the side windows. The front and rear pillars are marked SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.

dAn electronic control unit that continually monitors and can record information about the sensors, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the power mode is in ON.

eAutomatic front seat belt tensioners. The driver's and front passenger's seat belts incorporate sensors that detect whether or not they are fastened.

fA driver's seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force.

gWeight sensors in the front passenger's seat. The front passenger's airbag will be turned off if the weight on the seat is 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child).

h Impact sensors that can detect a moderate-to-severe front or side impact.

iAn indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the front passenger's front airbag has been turned off.

jAn indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your airbag system or seat belt tensioners.

kA rollover sensor that detects whether the vehicle is about to roll over.

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1Important Facts About Your Airbags

Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection.

When driving, keep hands and arms out of the deployment path of the front airbag by holding each side of the steering wheel. Do not cross an arm over the airbag cover.

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Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So, while airbags help save lives, they can cause burns, bruises, and other minor injuries, sometimes even fatal ones if occupants are not wearing their seat belts properly and sitting correctly.

What you should do: Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible.

Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy.

Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.

Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers. Objects on the covers marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.

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The airbags can inflate whenever the power mode is in ON.

After an airbag inflates in a crash, you may see a small amount of smoke. This is from the combustion process of the inflator material and is not harmful. People with respiratory problems may experience some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

1Front Airbags (SRS)

Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) Your vehicle is equipped with dual-stage, multiple- threshold front airbags (SRS). During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate at different rates, depending on the severity of the crash, whether or not the seat belts are latched, and/ or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to supplement the seat belts to help reduce the likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal crashes.

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Types of Airbags Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags: Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver's and front passenger's seats. Side airbags: Airbags in the driver's and front passenger's seat-backs. Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows. Each is discussed in the following pages.

Front Airbags (SRS) The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help protect the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger.

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant's primary restraint system.

The front airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and in the dashboard for the front passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.

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1How the Front Airbags Work

Although the driver's and front passenger's airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy. This can happen if the severity of a collision is at the margin, or threshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal.

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Front airbags are designed to inflate during moderate-to-severe frontal collisions. When the vehicle decelerates suddenly, the sensors send information to the control unit which signals one or both front airbags to inflate.

A frontal collision can be either head-on or angled between two vehicles, or when a vehicle crashes into a stationary object, such as a concrete wall.

While your seat belt restrains your torso, the front airbag provides supplemental protection for your head and chest.

The front airbags deflate immediately so that they won't interfere with the driver's visibility or the ability to steer or operate other controls.

The total time for inflation and deflation is so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in front of them.

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When front airbags should not deploy Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and help save lives, not to prevent minor scrapes, or even broken bones that might occur during a less than moderate-to-severe frontal crash. Side impacts: Front airbags can provide protection when a sudden deceleration causes a driver or front passenger to move towards the front of the vehicle. Side airbags and side curtain airbags have been specifically designed to help reduce the severity of injuries that can occur during a moderate-to-severe side impact which can cause the driver or passenger to move towards the side of the vehicle. Rear impacts: Head restraints and seat belts are your best protection during a rear impact. Front airbags cannot provide any significant protection and are not designed to deploy in such collisions. Rollovers: Seat belts and, in vehicles equipped with a rollover sensor, side airbags and side curtain airbags offer the best protection in a rollover. Because front airbags could provide little if any protection, they are not designed to deploy during a rollover. When front airbags deploy with little or no visible damage Because the airbag system senses sudden deceleration, a strong impact to the vehicle framework or suspension might cause one or more of the airbags to deploy. Examples include running into a curb, the edge of a hole, or other low fixed object that causes a sudden deceleration in the vehicle chassis. Since the impact is underneath the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent. When front airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage

appears severe Since crushable body parts absorb crash energy during an impact, the amount of visible damage does not always indicate proper airbag operation. In fact, some collisions can result in severe damage but no airbag deployment because the airbags would not have been needed or would not have provided protection even if they had deployed.

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If there is a problem with the driver's seat position sensor, the SRS indicator will come on and the airbag will inflate with full (normal) force, regardless of the driver's seating position.

For both advanced front airbags to work properly: Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats. Do not put any object under the passengers seat. Make sure any objects are positioned properly on

the floor. Improperly positioned objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.

All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.

Do not place any cover over the passenger side dashboard.

Make sure the floor mat behind the front passenger's seat is hooked to the floor mat anchor. An improperly placed mat can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.

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Your front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag related injuries to smaller occupants.

The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor.

If the seat is too far forward, the airbag inflates with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact.

The passenger's advanced front airbag system has weight sensors.

Although we recommend against carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of a child (up to about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn off the passenger's front airbag.

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Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags. They can interfere with the proper operation of the airbags, or hurt someone if an airbag inflates.

Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers without consulting a dealer. Improperly replacing or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your side airbags from properly deploying during a side impact.

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Side Airbags The side airbags help protect the torso and pelvis of the driver or a front passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact.

The side airbags are housed in the outside edge of the driver's and passenger's seat- backs.

Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.

When the sensors detect a moderate-to- severe side impact, the control unit signals the side airbag on the impact side to immediately inflate.

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When a side airbag deploys with little or no visible damage Because the airbag system senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side of the vehicle's framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. In such cases, there may be little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough impact to deploy the airbag.

When a side airbag may not deploy, even though visible damage appears severe

It is possible for a side airbag to not deploy during an impact that results in apparently severe damage. This can occur when the point of impact was towards the far front or rear of the vehicle, or when the vehicle's crushable body parts absorbed most of the crash energy. In either case, the side airbag would not have been needed nor provided protection even if it had deployed.

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If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is about to rollover, it immediately deploys both side curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt tensioners.

If the impact is on the passengers side, the passengers side curtain airbag will inflate even if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.

To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts properly and sit upright and well back in their seats.

Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars as they can interfere with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.

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Side Curtain Airbags The side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in outer seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curtain airbags equipped in this vehicle are also designed to help reduce the likelihood of partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in crashes, particularly rollover crashes.

The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling above the side windows on both sides of the vehicle.

The side curtain airbag is designed to deploy in a moderate-to-severe side impact.

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3WARNING Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem.

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When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled frontal collision. In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.

Airbag System Indicators If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on and a message appears on the multi-information display.

When the power mode is set to ON The indicator comes on for a few seconds, then goes off. This tells you the system is working properly.

If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If you don't, your airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.

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1Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

If the indicator comes on with no front passenger and no objects on the passengers seat, or with an adult riding there, something may be interfering with the weight sensors. Such as:

An object hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.

A child seat or other object pressing against the rear of the seat-back.

A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger's seat.

The front seat or seat-back is forced back against an object on the seat or floor behind it.

An object placed under the front passenger's seat.

If none of these conditions exist, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and goes off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.

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When the passenger airbag off indicator comes on

The indicator comes on to alert you that the passenger's front airbag has been turned off. This occurs when the front passengers weight sensors detect 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an infant or small child, on the seat.

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Objects placed on the seat can also cause the indicator to come on.

If the front passenger seat is empty, the passenger's front airbag will not deploy and the indicator will not come on.

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We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag system components, including the airbag, tensioners, sensors, and control unit.

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Airbag Care You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle inspected by a dealer in the following situations:

When the airbags have deployed If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced. Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be replaced.

When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the drivers seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passengers seat, front seat belt tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.

Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer This would likely disable the driver's seat position sensor or the passenger's weight sensors. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact an Acura dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, Acura Client Relations at 800-382-2238 and for Canadian vehicles, Canadian Acura Client Service at 1- 888-9-ACURA-9.

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Child Safety

1Protecting Child Passengers

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a rear seat. Some states or provinces/territories have laws restricting where children may ride.

3WARNING Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash.

Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt, using a booster seat if necessary.

Protecting Child Passengers Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death of children ages 12 and under.

To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian province and territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle.

Children should sit properly restrained in a rear seat. This is because: An inflating front or side airbag can injure

or kill a child sitting in the front seat.

A child in the front seat is more likely to interfere with the driver's ability to safely control the vehicle.

Statistics show that children of all sizes and ages are safer when they are properly restrained in a rear seat.

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To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.

To remind you of the passenger's front airbag hazards and child safety, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.

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3WARNING Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or wrap one around their neck can result in serious injury or death.

Instruct children not to play with any seat belt and make sure any unused seat belt a child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, and locked.

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Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.

Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the event of a collision.

Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows or seat adjustments.

Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate vehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly.

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Rear-facing child seats should never be installed in a forward facing position.

Always refer to the child seat manufacturers instructions before installation.

3WARNING Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death during a crash.

Always place a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat, not the front.

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Safety of Infants and Small Children

An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the infant reaches the seat manufacturers weight or height limit for the seat, and the infant is at least one year old.

Positioning a rear-facing child seat Child seats must be placed and secured in a rear seating position.

When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their seat-back in the desired position.

It can also interfere with proper operation of the passenger's advanced front airbag system.

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If this occurs, we recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front passenger's seat, move the seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat.

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Educate yourself about the laws and regulations regarding child seat use where you are driving, and follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions.

Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat for a child up to two years old if the childs height and weight are appropriate for a rear-facing seat.

3WARNING Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the front airbag inflates.

If you must place a forward-facing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.

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If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicated by the child seat manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured forward-facing child seat.

Forward-facing child seat placement We strongly recommend placing a forward- facing child seat in a rear seating position.

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can be hazardous, even with advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. A rear seat is the safest place for a child.

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1Selecting a Child Seat

Installation of a LATCH-compatible child seat is simple.

LATCH-compatible child seats have been developed to simplify the installation process and reduce the likelihood of injuries caused by incorrect installation.

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Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-type connector. Both are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child seats can only be installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow the child seat manufacturer's use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this manual. Proper installation is key to maximizing your child's safety.

In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH compatible child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for added security. This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they can be secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In addition, the child seat manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH-compatible seat once a child reaches a specified weight. Please read the child seat owners manual for proper installation instructions.

Important consideration when selecting a child seat Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements: The child seat is the correct type and size for the child. The child seat is the correct type for the seating position. The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or

Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer rear seats. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or flexible type of connectors.

1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.

2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat then attach the child seat to the lower anchors according to the instructions that came with the child seat. u When installing the child seat, make sure

that the lower anchors are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other object.

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3. Open the tether anchor cover behind the head restraint.

4. Raise the head restraint to its highest position, then route the tether strap between the head restraint legs, and secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor.

5. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child seat manufacturer.

6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by rocking it forward and back and side to side; little movement should be felt.

7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and locked.

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A child seat that is not properly secured will not adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.

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1. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat. 2. Route the seat belt through the child seat

according to the seat manufacturers instructions, and insert the latch plate into the buckle. u Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.

3. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops. This activates the lockable retractor.

4. Let the seat belt completely wind up into the retractor, then try to pull it out to make sure the retractor is locked. u If you are able to pull the shoulder belt

out, the lockable retractor is not activated. Pull the seat belt all the way out, and repeat steps 3 4.

5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. u When doing this, place your weight on

the child seat and push it into the vehicle seat.

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To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.

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6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by rocking it forward and back and side to side; little movement should be felt.

7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and locked.

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1Adding Security with a Tether

Since a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder seat belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is available.

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A tether anchorage point is provided behind each rear seating position. A child seat that is installed with a seat belt and comes with a tether can use the tether for additional security.

1. Locate the appropriate tether anchorage point and lift the cover.

2. Raise the head restraint to its highest position, then route the tether strap through the head restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

3. Secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor.

4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child seat manufacturer.

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3WARNING Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in front can result in injury or death if the passenger's front airbag inflates.

If a larger child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly, using a booster seat if needed.

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Safety of Larger Children

The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who must sit in front.

When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/ shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then answer the following questions.

Checklist Do the child's knees bend comfortably over

the edge of the seat? Does the shoulder belt cross between the

child's neck and arm? Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as

possible, touching the child's thighs? Will the child be able to stay seated like this

for the whole trip? If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.

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When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the instructions that came with it, and install the seat accordingly. There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat belt correctly.

Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces and territories require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g. 6 years or 60 lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or province, or territory where you intend to drive.

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If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a booster seat in a rear seating position. For the child's safety, check that the child meets the booster seat manufacturer's recommendations.

Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front: Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information

in this manual. Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible. Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat. Check that the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in the

seat.

Monitoring child passengers We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older, more mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts and sit up properly.

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Exhaust Gas Hazard

1Carbon Monoxide Gas

An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with carbon monoxide gas. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine.

3WARNING Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.

Carbon Monoxide Gas The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon monoxide gas will not get into the interior.

Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever The exhaust system is making an unusual noise. The exhaust system may have been damaged. The vehicle is raised for an oil change.

When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.

1. Select the fresh air mode. 2. Select the mode. 3. Set the fan speed to high. 4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.

Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running.

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Safety Labels

Label Locations These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels

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If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer for a replacement.

U.S. models Canadian models

Radiator Cap

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Instrument Panel

This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.

Indicators ............................................ 64 Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages...................... 81

Gauges and Multi-Information Display Gauges.............................................. 88 Multi-Information Display .................. 89

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message*1

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red)

Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off if the parking brake has been released.

Comes on when the parking brake is applied, and goes off when it is released.

Comes on when the brake fluid level is low.

Comes on if there is a problem with the brake system.

The beeper sounds and the indicator comes on if you drive with the parking brake not fully released.

Comes on while driving - Make sure the parking brake is released. Check the brake fluid level.

2 What to do when the indicator comes on while driving P. 493

Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On P. 493

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Brake System Indicator (Amber)

Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

Comes on if there is a problem with a system related to braking other than the conventional brake system.

Comes on while driving - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Stays on constantly - Avoid high speeds and sudden braking. Take the vehicle to a dealer immediately.

With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability.

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

Comes on when you set the power mode to ON, and goes off when the engine starts.

Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.

Comes on while driving - Immediately stop in a safe place.

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Shift Lever Position Indicator

Indicates the current gear selection.

2 Shifting P. 345

Transmission Indicator

Blinks if the transmission system has a problem.

Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden starts and acceleration and have the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

M (sequential mode) Indicator/ Gear Position Indicator

Comes on when the manual sequential mode is applied.

2 Sequential Shift Mode Operation P. 348

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Comes on when you set the power mode to ON, and goes off either when the engine starts or after several seconds if the engine did not start. If readiness codes have not been set, it blinks five times before it goes off.

Comes on if there is a problem with the emissions control system.

Blinks when a misfire in the engine's cylinders is detected.

Readiness codes are part of the on board diagnostics for the emissions control systems.

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 505 Comes on while driving - Have the

vehicle checked by a dealer. Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe

place where there are no flammable objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes or more, and wait for it to cool down. Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.

2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks P. 492

Charging System Indicator

Comes on when you set the power mode to ON, and goes off when the engine starts.

Comes on when the battery is not charging.

Comes on while driving - Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger in order to reduce electricity consumption.

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Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

Comes on and the beeper sounds if you are not wearing a seat belt when you set the power mode to ON.

If the front passenger is not wearing a seat belt, the indicator comes on a few seconds later.

Blinks while driving if either you or the front passenger has not fastened a seat belt. The beeper sounds and the indicator blinks at regular intervals.

The beeper stops and the indicator goes off when you and the front passenger fasten their seat belts.

Stays on after you or the front passenger has fastened the seat belt - A detection error may have occurred in the sensor. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 29

Low Fuel Indicator

Comes on when the fuel reserve is running low (approximately 1.9 U.S. gal./ 7.5 Liter left).

Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel gauge.

Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible.

Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with the ABS.

Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function.

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 390

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

Comes on if a problem with any of the following is detected: - Supplemental restraint

system - Side airbag system - Side curtain airbag system - Seat belt tensioner

Stays on constantly or does not come on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator

Comes on when you set the power mode to ON, and goes off when the engine starts.

Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS system.

Stays on constantly or does not come on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On P. 493

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

Blinks when VSA is active. Comes on if there is a problem

with the VSA system or hill start assist system.

Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System P. 380

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) OFF Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

Comes on when you deactivate VSA.

2 VSA On and Off P. 381

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Door and Trunk Open Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds if you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

Comes on if any door or the trunk is not completely closed.

Comes on if any door is opened while driving. The beeper sounds.

Goes off when all doors and the trunk are closed.

Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON.

Comes on if the tire pressure of any of the tires becomes significantly low.

Blinks for about one minute, and then stays on if there is a problem with the TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is temporarily installed.

Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate the tire(s) if necessary.

Blinks and remains on - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is fitted with a compact spare, get your regular tire repaired or replaced and put back on your vehicle as soon as you can.

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System Message Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

Comes on along with a beep when a problem is detected. A system message on the multi- information display appears at the same time.

While the indicator is on, press the

(information) button to see the message again.

Refer to the Indicators information in this chapter when a system message appears on the multi-information display. Take the appropriate action for the message.

The multi-information display does not return to the normal screen unless the

warning is canceled, or the button is pressed.

Turn Signal Indicators

Blink when you operate the turn signal lever.

Blink along with all turn signals if you press the hazard warning button.

Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn signal light bulb has blown. Change the bulb immediately.

2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 433, 436

High-Beam Indicator

Comes on when the high beam headlights are on.

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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 (LOCK) 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.

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 (LOCK), then select the ON mode again.

Repeatedly blinks - The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems can occur.

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Security System Alarm Indicator

Blinks when the Security System Alarm has been set.

2 Security System Alarm P. 126

Keyless Access System Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

Comes on as soon as a problem is detected in the keyless access system or keyless starting system.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

CRUISE MAIN Indicator*

Comes on when you press the CRUISE button. 2 Cruise Control* P. 349

CRUISE CONTROL Indicator*

Comes on when you have set a speed for cruise control. 2 Cruise Control* P. 349

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Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds when you change the power mode to ON, then goes off.

Comes on if there is a problem with the RDM system.

Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Comes on when the RDM system shuts itself off.

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. 352

Stays on - The area around the camera is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator and message come back on after you cleaned the area around the camera.

2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 352

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator (Amber)

Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

Comes on if there is a problem with ACC.

Comes on while driving - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Comes on if anything covers the radar sensor cover and prevents the sensor from detecting a vehicle in front.

May come on when driving in bad weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)

ACC has been automatically canceled.

When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe off dirt using a soft cloth.

Have your vehicle checked by a dear if the indicator does not go off even after you clean the sensor cover.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator (Green)

Comes on when you press the MAIN button.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 354

Comes on if the temperature inside the camera is too high.

ACC has been automatically canceled.

Use the climate control system to cool down the camera.

Goes off - The camera has been cooled down. Pressing the MAIN button can resume the system.

2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 352 2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 354

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Amber)

Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

Comes on if there is a problem with the LKAS.

Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Green)

Comes on when you press the MAIN button.

2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)* P. 372

Comes on if the temperature inside the camera is too high.

The LKAS has been automatically canceled.

Use the climate control system to cool down the camera.

Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS button is pressed, but the temperature inside the front sensor camera is too high. The LKAS cancels automatically. The beeper sounds simultaneously.

Goes off - The camera has been cooled down. Pressing the LKAS button can resume the system.

2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 352 2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*

P. 372

Comes on when the area around the camera is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.

May come on when driving in bad weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator and message come back on after you cleaned the area around the camera.

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Blind Spot Information (BSI) Indicator*

Comes on for a few seconds when you change the power mode to ON, then goes off.

Stays on while BSI is turned off.

Comes on when mud, snow, or ice accumulates in the vicinity of sensor.

Comes on while driving - Remove the obstacle in the vicinity of sensor.

2 Blind Spot Information (BSI) System* P. 382

Comes on if there is a problem with the system.

Comes on while driving - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) Indicator*

Comes on for a few seconds when you change the power mode to ON, then goes off.

Comes on when you deactivate the CMBSTM. A multi-information display message appears for five seconds.

Comes on if there is a problem with the CMBSTM.

Stays on constantly without the CMBSTM off - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)* P. 392

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Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) Indicator*

Comes on when the CMBSTM system shuts itself off.

Stays on - The area around the camera is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.

2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 352

When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe off dirt using a soft cloth.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message does not disappear even after you clean the sensor cover.

2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)* P. 392

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. 352

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Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed.

2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 492

Appears when the washer fluid is low. Refill washer fluid. 2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 430

Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.

Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW/ Maintenance Due Now and SERVICE PAST DUE/Maintenance Past Due follow.

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Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. 2 Checking the Battery P. 451

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Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets abnormally high.

Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on the battery.

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As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for 15 seconds while pressing the brake pedal and manually start the engine. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is

Weak P. 483

Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

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Message*1 Condition

Appears when the starter system has a problem.

Appears if the keyless access 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.

Appears after the drivers door is opened when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.

Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

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Disappears when you bring the keyless access

remote back inside the vehicle and close the door.

2 Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 135

Replace the battery as soon as possible. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 452

2 Starting the Engine P. 338

2 Starting the Engine P. 338

Move the shift lever to (P . The power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.

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Message*1 Condition

Appears when you close the door with the power mode in ON without the keyless access remote inside the vehicle.

Appears when the keyless access remote battery becomes weak.

Appears after you unlock and open the drivers door.

Appears three seconds after the TO START ENGINE message appears.

Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn the engine off without the shift lever in (P.

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2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback* P. 340

Immediately stop in a safe place in (P . Let the engine idle until the message

disappears.

Goes off when all doors and the trunk are closed.

Appears while driving - The low beam headlights may not be on. When conditions allow you to drive safely, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

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Message*1 Condition

Appears when you unlock and open the drivers door while the engine is running by two-way keyless access remote*.

Appears when the transmission system temperature is too high. The vehicle no longer moves.

Appears if any door or the trunk is not completely closed.

Appears if any door is opened while driving. The beeper sounds.

Appears when there is a problem with the headlights.

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Message Condition Explanation

Flashes when the system senses a likely collision with a vehicle in front of you.

Take the appropriate means to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, change lanes, etc.)

2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)* P. 392

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 354

Appears when ACC has been automatically canceled. You can resume the set speed after the condition that caused ACC to cancel improves. Press the RES/ACCEL button.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 354

Models with ACC

* Not available on all models

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Message Condition Explanation

Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected line. The beeper sounds simultaneously.

Alerts you with a beep that the vehicle is drifting out of a detected lane.

Alerts you with rapid vibrations on the steering wheel that the vehicle is drifting out of a detected lane.

Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving. The color of either line changes from white to amber as

the vehicle gets closer to that side of the lane line.

Blinks when you fail to steer the vehicle. The beeper sounds simultaneously.

Operate the steering wheel to resume the LKAS.

Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS button is pressed, but there is a problem with a system related to the LKAS. The LKAS cancels automatically. The beeper sounds simultaneously.

If any other system indicators come on, such as the VSA, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action.

Models with LKAS

RDM selected Warning only

RDM selected Normal or Wide

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Gauges and Multi-Information Display

1Fuel Gauge

NOTICE You should refuel when the needle approaches . Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter.

The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from the fuel gauge reading.

E

1Temperature Gauge

NOTICE Driving with the temperature gauge pointer in the upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull safely to the side of the road and allow engine temperature to return to normal.

2 Overheating P. 489

Gauges Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators. They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.

Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.

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

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Multi-Information Display The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature indicator, and other gauges. It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.

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Average Speed

Range

Compass*re for

Turn-by-Turn Directions*

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Main displays Press the (information) button to change the display.

Switching the Display

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(information) Button

Engine Oil LifeVehicle Settings

Blank Screen Instant Fuel Economy/ Average Fuel Economy

Tire Pressu Each Tire

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Tire Pressure for Each Tire

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Engine Oil LifeVehicle Settings

Blank Screen Instant Fuel Economy/ Average Fuel Economy

(information) Button

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Lower displays Press the SEL/RESET button to change the display.

Models with full color display

Odometer Trip

SEL/RESET Button

SEL/RESET Button

SEL/RESET

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Odometer T

Outside temperature

SEL/RESET Button

SEL/RESET

SEL/RESET Button

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1Trip Meter

Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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.

Use the multi-information displays customized features to correct the temperature.

2 Customized Features P. 97, 245

1Average Fuel Economy

You can change when to reset the average fuel economy.

2 Customized Features P. 97, 245

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Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.

Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.

Resetting a trip meter To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the SEL/RESET button. The trip meter is reset to 0.0.

Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).

Adjusting the outside temperature display Adjust the temperature reading up to 5F (U.S.) or 3C (Canada) if the temperature reading seems incorrect.

Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel economy is also reset.

Odometer

Trip Meter

Outside Temperature

Average Fuel Economy

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You can change when to reset the elapsed time. 2 Customized Features P. 97, 245

1Average Speed

You can change when to reset the average speed. 2 Customized Features P. 97, 245

1Turn-by-Turn Directions*

The multi-information display shows a compass when the route guidance is not used.

You can select whether the turn-by-turn display comes on or not during the route guidance.

2 Customized Features P. 97, 245

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Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).

Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining power and fuel. This distance is estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.

Shows the time elapsed since the Trip A or Trip B was reset.

Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since the Trip A or Trip B was reset.

Shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination linked with the navigation system.

2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual

Instant Fuel Economy

Range

Elapsed Time

Average Speed

Turn-by-Turn Directions*

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Shows each tires pressure. 2 Tire Pressure Monitor P. 385

Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM. 2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 415

Tire Pressure Monitor

Engine Oil Life

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To customize other features, roll the right selector wheel.

2 List of customizable options P. 100 2 Example of customization settings P. 105

Customization is possible when you see the drivers ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) on the screen. The drivers ID indicates which remote transmitter you have used to unlock the drivers door. The customized settings are recalled every time you unlock the drivers door with that remote.

Shift to (P before you attempt to change any customized setting.

Customizing is also available from the audio/ information screen. You cannot have Vehicle Settings displayed on the multi-information display while the audio/ information screen shows the same menu.

2 Customized Features* P. 245

Models with driving position memory system

Models with On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM

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Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.

How to customize Press the button to select Vehicle Settings and press the SEL/RESET button.

Customized Features

Multi-information Display: Goes to Vehicle Settings.

Models without full color display

Models with full color display

SEL/RESET Button: Enters the selected item

Button: Changes the customize menus and items

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Customization flow Press the button to select Vehicle Settings and press the SEL/RESET button.

Vehicle Settings

Trip A Reset Timing

Language Selection

Adjust Outside Temp. Display

Memory Position Link

Door Unlock Mode

Keyless Access Light Flash

Driver Assist System Setup

Meter Setup

Driving Position Setup*

Keyless Access Setup

Trip B Reset Timing

Turn by Turn Display*

Forward Collision Warning Distance*

ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep*

Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep*

Blind Spot Info*

Keyless Access Beep

ACC Display Speed Unit*

Road Departure Mitigation Setting*

SEL/RESET

SEL/RESET

SEL/RESET

SEL/RESET

SEL/RESET

SEL/RESET

Remote Start System On/Off*

* Not available on all models

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Key And Remote Unlock Mode

Auto Door Lock Auto Door Unlock

Keyless Lock Answer Back Security Relock Timer

Interior Light Dimming Time

Headlight Auto Off Timer

Auto Light Sensitivity

Maintenance Reset

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Exit

Door Setup

Maintenance Info.

Default All

Lighting Setup

SEL/RESET

SEL/RESET

SEL/RESET

SEL/RESET

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List of customizable options

*1:Default Setting

Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Driver Assist System Setup

Forward Collision Warning Distance* Changes at which distance CMBSTM alerts. Long/Normal*1/Short

ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep*

Causes the system to beep when the system detects a vehicle, or when the vehicle goes out of the ACC range.

On/Off*1

ACC Display Speed Unit* Changes the speed unit for ACC on the multi- information display.

mph*1/km/h (U.S.) mph/km/h*1 (Canada)

Road Departure Mitigation Setting*

Changes the setting for the road departure mitigation system.

Normal*1/Wide/Warning Only

Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep* Causes the system to beep when the LKAS is suspended. On/Off*1

Blind Spot Info* Changes the setting for the blind spot information. Audible And Visual Alert*1/Visual Alert/Off

* Not available on all models

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*1:Default Setting

Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Meter Setup

Language Selection Changes the displayed language. English*1/Franais/ Espaol

Adjust Outside Temp. Display

Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.

-5F ~ 0F*1 ~ +5F (U.S.) -3C ~ 0C*1 ~ +3C (Canada)

Trip A Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A, average fuel economy A, average speed A, and elapsed time A.

When Refueled/IGN Off/ Manually Reset*1

Trip B Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B, average fuel economy B, average speed B, and elapsed time B.

When Refueled/IGN Off/ Manually Reset*1

Turn by Turn Display* Selects whether the turn-by-turn display comes on during the route guidance.

On*1/Off

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*1:Default Setting

Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Driving Position Setup*

Memory Position Link Turns the driving position memory system on and off.

On*1/Off

Keyless Access Setup

Door Unlock Mode Changes which doors unlock when you grab the drivers door handle.

Driver Door Only*1/All Doors

Keyless Access Light Flash

Causes some exterior lights to flash when you unlock/lock the doors.

On*1/Off

Keyless Access Beep Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock the doors.

On*1/Off

Remote Start System On/ Off* Turns the remote engine start feature on and off. On*1/Off

* Not available on all models

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*1: Default Setting

Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Lighting Setup

Interior Light Dimming Time

Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on after you close the doors.

60sec/30sec*1/15sec

Headlight Auto Off Timer

Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay on after you close the drivers door.

60sec/30sec/15sec*1/0sec

Auto Light Sensitivity Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. Max/High/Mid*1/Low/Min

Door Setup

Auto Door Lock Changes the setting for when the doors automatically lock.

With Vehicle Speed*1/Shift From P/Off

Auto Door Unlock Changes the setting for when the doors automatically unlock.

All Doors When Drivers Door Opens*1/All Doors When Shifted To Park/All Doors When Ignition Switched Off/Off

Key And Remote Unlock Mode

Sets up either the drivers door or all doors to unlock on the first operation of the remote or built-in key.

Driver Door*1/ All Doors

Keyless Lock Answer Back

LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash. LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.

On*1/Off

Security Relock Timer Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and the security system to set after you unlock the vehicle without opening any door.

90sec/60sec/30sec*1

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*1: Default Setting

Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Maintenance Info.

Maintenance Reset Resets/Cancels the engine oil life display when you have performed the maintenance service.

Cancel/Reset

Default All Cancels/Resets all the customized settings as default.

Cancel/Set

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Example of customization settings The steps for changing the Trip A Reset Timing setting to When Refueled are shown below. The default setting for Trip A Reset Timing is Manually Reset.

1. Press and release the button to select Vehicle Settings, then press the SEL/RESET button.

2. Press and release the button until Meter Setup appears on the display.

3. Press the SEL/RESET button. u Language Selection appears first on

the display.

*1: Models with full color display *2: Models without full color display

*1 *2

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4. Press and release the button until Trip A Reset Timing appears on the display, then press the SEL/RESET button. u The display switches to the

customization setup screen, where you can select When Refueled, IGN Off, Manually Reset, or Exit.

5. Press and release the button select When Refueled, then press the SEL/ RESET button. u The When Refueled Setup screen

appears, then the display returns to the customization menu screen.

6. Press and release the button until Exit appears on the display, press the SEL/ RESET button.

7. Repeat Step 6 until you return to the normal screen.

*1: Models with full color display *2: Models without full color display

*1 *2

*1 *2

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Controls

This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.

Clock .................................................. 108 Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key Types and Functions .................. 110 Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength......................................... 112

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 113

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 118

Childproof Door Locks ..................... 120 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 121

Opening and Closing the Trunk....... 122 Security System ................................ 126

Immobilizer System .......................... 126

odels

Security System Alarm...................... 126 Opening and Closing the Windows .... 129 Opening and Closing the Moonroof ....... 132 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 133 Turn Signals ..................................... 136 Light Switches.................................. 136 Fog Lights* ...................................... 139 Daytime Running Lights ................... 139 Wipers and Washers ........................ 140 Brightness Control ........................... 142 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button...143 Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 143

Driving Position Memory System* .... 144 Adjusting the Mirrors....................... 146

Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 146 Power Door Mirrors ......................... 147

Adjusting the Seats .......................... 148 Adjusting the Seat Positions............. 148

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 156 Interior Lights .................................. 156 Interior Convenience Items .............. 157

Climate Control System ................... 161 Using Automatic Climate Control .... 161 Synchronized Mode ......................... 163 Automatic Climate Control Sensors......164

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Clock

1Clock

The clock is automatically updated through the navigation system, so the time does not need to be adjusted.

Models with navigation system

1Adjusting the Clock

These indications are used to show how to operate the selector knob. Rotate to select. Press to enter.

You can adjust the time in the clock display, with the power mode in ON.

Adjusting the Clock

1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Rotate to select Adjust Clock on the

screen.

3. Press . Adjust Clock appears. 4. Rotate to select the item you want to

adjust (12/24 hour mode, hour, minute).

Then press . 5. Rotate to make the adjustment.

6. Press to enter your selection. The display returns to Adjust Clock. Repeat steps 4 to 6 to adjust other items.

7. To enter the selection, rotate and select

Set, then press .

Models without navigation system

Models with one display

SETUP Button

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The clock is automatically updated when your smartphone is connected to the audio system with Sync Clock w/ Smartphone setting.

2 Customized Features* P. 245

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1. Press the SETTINGS button. 2. Rotate to select System Settings, then

press . u Repeat the procedure to select Clock,

then Clock Adjustment. 3. Rotate to change hour, then press . 4. Rotate to change minute, then press

.

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors

1Key Types and Functions

All the keys have an immobilizer system. The immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle theft.

2 Immobilizer System P. 126

The keys contain precision electronics. Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to the electronics: 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. 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 with Vehicle Feedback* P. 340

Models with two-way keyless access remote

Key Types and Functions This vehicle comes with the following keys:

Keyless access remote Use the keyless access remote to start and stop the engine, to lock and unlock the doors and to open the trunk.

Keys

Models without two-way keyless access remote

Models with two-way keyless access remote

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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 it out while sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built- in key, push the built-in key into the keyless access remote until it clicks.

Built-in Key

Release Knob

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Release Knob

Built-in Key

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1Key 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.

1Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength

Communication between the keyless access remote and the vehicle consumes the keyless access remotes 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 receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing it near electrical appliances such as televisions and personal computers.

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Contains a number that you will need if you purchase a replacement key.

Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless access remote when locking/ unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to start the engine.

In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable: Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment. You are carrying the keyless access remote together with telecommunications

equipment, laptop computers, cell phones, or wireless devices. A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless access remote.

Key Number Tag

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You can lock or unlock doors using the remote transmitter or keyless access system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.

1Using the Remote Transmitter

If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter, the doors will automatically relock. You can change the relock timer setting.

2 Customized Features P. 97, 245

If the interior light switch is in the door activated position, the interior lights come on when you press the unlock button. No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30 seconds. Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off immediately.

2 Interior Lights P. 156

The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so the operating range may vary depending on the surroundings.

The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is open.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

Locking the doors Press the lock button. Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors

lock, and the security system sets. Twice (within five seconds after the first push): u The beeper sounds and verifies the

security system is set.

Unlocking the doors Press the unlock button. Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the

driver's door unlocks. Twice: u The remaining doors unlock.

*1: Checking Door Lock Status* P. 117

Using the Remote Transmitter

LED

Unlock Button

Lock Button

LED*1

Unlock Button

Lock Button

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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/unlock the doors while someone else with the 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 front door handle wearing gloves, the door sensor may be slow to respond or may not respond by unlocking the doors.

The door may not open if you pull it immediately after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle again and confirm that the door is unlocked before pulling the handle.

If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is probably low. If the LED does not come on when you press a button, the battery is dead.

2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 452

You can customize the door lock mode and keyless lock acknowledgement setting.

2 Customized Features P. 97, 245

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When you carry the keyless access remote, you can lock/unlock the doors and open the trunk. You can lock/unlock the doors 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 the trunk Press the door lock button on the front door. u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper

sounds; all the doors lock; and the security system sets.

Using the Keyless Access System

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Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may not be able to lock/unlock 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.

If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of unlocking the vehicle, the doors will automatically relock.

The light flash, beep and unlock settings can be customized using the audio/information screen or multi-information display.

2 Customized Features P. 97, 245

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Unlocking the doors and the trunk Grab the drivers door handle: u The drivers door unlocks. u Some exterior lights flash twice and the

beeper sounds twice. Grab the front passengers door handle: u All the doors unlock. u Some exterior lights flash twice and the

beeper sounds twice.

Press the trunk release button: u The trunk unlocks and opens. u The beeper will sound. 2 Using the Trunk Release Button P. 123

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1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

When you lock the driver's door with a key, all the other doors lock at the same time. When unlocking, the driver's door unlocks first. Turn the key a second time within a few seconds to unlock the remaining doors.

If you unlock the doors with the key, the alarm goes off when you open the hood or move the shift lever out of (P before the power mode is set to ON.

You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 97, 245

1Locking a Door Without Using a Key

When you lock the driver's door, all the other doors lock at the same time. Make sure you have the key in your hand before locking the door to prevent it from being locked in the vehicle.

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Fully insert the key and turn it.

Locking the front doors Push the lock tab forward a or push the master door lock switch in the lock direction b, and close the door.

Locking the rear doors Push the lock tab forward and close the door.

Lockout prevention system The doors cannot be locked when the keyless access remote is inside the vehicle.

Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

Lock

Unlock

Locking a Door Without Using a Key

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1Checking Door Lock Status*

Operate the remote in an open space. If there are buildings or other obstacles between your vehicle and the remote, the remote may not work even within the operable range. However, the range of unlock, all doors, and panic functions are the same as the standard keyless access remote.

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When checking the door lock status, you can also start or stop the engine.

2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback* P. 340

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You can remotely check if your vehicles doors are all locked or any are unlocked using the keyless access remote from extended distances.

Press the lock button, the Amber (LEFT) LED blinks once. Then after three seconds one of the following feedback will come: Green (center) comes on: Acknowledges that the doors are locked. Red (right) comes on: Acknowledges that doors are not locked, or any door is not

completely closed. Red (right) blinks three times: The remote does not receive the door lock status

from the vehicle.

Checking Door Lock Status*

Red

Green

Amber

Lock Button

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1Using the Lock Tab

When you lock the door using the lock tab on the driver's door, all the other doors lock at the same time. When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the driver's door, only the driver's door will unlock.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

Locking a door Push the lock tab forward.

Unlocking a door Pull the lock tab rearward.

Using the Lock Tab

To Unlock

Lock Tab To Lock

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1Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle

The inner front door handles are designed to allow front seat occupants to open the door in one motion. However this feature requires that front seat occupants never pull a front door inner handle while the vehicle is in motion.

Children should always ride in a rear seat where childproof door locks are provided.

2 Childproof Door Locks P. 120

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Pull the front door inner handle. u The door unlocks and opens in one

motion.

Unlocking and opening the drivers door from the inner handle unlocks all the other doors.

To avoid all the doors to be unlocked, use the lock tab on the drivers door to unlock, then lock again before opening the door. u This setting works for one time only. If you do not want all the doors to be

unlocked all the time, customize the Auto Door Unlock setting to Off using the multi-information display or audio/information screen. 2 Customized Features P. 97, 245

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1Using the Master Door Lock Switch

When you lock/unlock either front door using the master door lock switch, all the other doors lock/ unlock at the same time.

1Childproof Door Locks

To open the door from the inside when the childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the unlock position, lower the rear window, put your hand out of the window, and pull the outside door handle.

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Press the master door lock switch in as shown to lock or unlock all doors.

Childproof Door Locks The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside regardless of the position of the lock tab.

Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position, and close the door.

When opening the door Open the door using the outside door handle.

Using the Master Door Lock Switch

To Unlock

To Lock

Master Door Lock Switch

Setting the Childproof Door Locks

Unlock

Lock

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1Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

You can turn off or change to another auto door locking/unlocking setting using the audio/ information screen or multi-information display.

2 Customized Features P. 97, 245

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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Your vehicle locks all doors and unlocks the drivers door automatically when a certain condition is met.

Drive lock mode All doors lock when the vehicles speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).

Drivers door open mode All doors unlock when the drivers door is opened.

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Opening and Closing the Trunk

Precautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk Opening the trunk Open the trunk all the way. u If it is not fully opened, the trunk lid may begin to close under its own weight.

Closing the trunk Keep the trunk lid closed while driving to: u Avoid possible damage. u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle. 2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60

Using the Trunk Opener Pulling the trunk release to the lower left of the driver's seat unlocks and opens the trunk.

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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 unlock the trunk while someone else with the remote is within range.

Do not leave the keyless access remote inside the trunk and close the lid. The beeper sounds and the trunk cannot be closed.

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Locking the trunk opener You can lock the trunk release with the built- in key.

Using the Trunk Release Button Push up the release button on the trunk lid after the doors are unlocked.

Even if the trunk is locked, you can open the trunk if you carry the keyless access remote. u The beeper will sound.

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1Trunk Main Switch

If you need to give the key to someone else, remove the built-in key from the keyless access remote by sliding the release knob, and give the remote as a valet key.

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Using the Remote Transmitter Press the trunk release button for approximately one second to unlock and open the trunk.

Trunk Main Switch The trunk main switch disables the trunk release button on the remote transmitter and the trunk release button on the trunk lid to protect luggage in the trunk. 1. Make sure the rear seat-back is not folded

down. 2. Turn off the trunk main switch in the glove

box. 3. Lock the glove box. 4. Lock the trunk release.

2 Using the Trunk Opener P. 122

Trunk Release Button

Trunk Release Button

ON

OFF

Main Switch

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1Emergency Trunk Opener

Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature.

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Emergency Trunk Opener The trunk release lever allows you to open the trunk from inside for your safety.

Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow.

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Security System

1Immobilizer System

NOTICE Leaving the keyless access remote in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle. Always take the key with you whenever you leave the vehicle unattended.

Do not alter the system or add other devices to it. Doing so may damage the system and make your vehicle inoperable.

1Security System Alarm

The security alarm continues for a maximum of two minutes until the security system deactivates.

Immobilizer System The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic signals to verify the key.

Pay attention to the following when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button: Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/

STOP button. Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object. Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system with the keyless

access remote.

Security System Alarm The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly opened. The alarm does not go off if the trunk or doors are opened with the key, remote transmitter or keyless access system.

However, the alarm goes off when a door is opened with the key, then the shift lever is moved out of (P or the hood is opened before the power mode is set to ON.

When the security system alarm activates The horn sounds intermittently and some exterior lights flash.

To deactivate the security system alarm Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or keyless access remote. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.

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1Security System Alarm

Do not set the security system alarm when someone is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can accidentally activate when: Unlocking the door with the lock tab. Opening the trunk with the trunk release or the

emergency trunk opener. Opening the hood with the hood release. Moving the shift lever out of (P.

If the battery goes dead after you have set the security system alarm, the security alarm may go off once the battery is recharged or replaced. If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by unlocking a door using the key, remote transmitter, or keyless access system.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add another device to it.

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Setting the security system alarm The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have been met: The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). The hood and trunk are closed. All doors are locked from outside with the key, remote transmitter or keyless

access system.

When the security system alarm sets The security system indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system is set.

To cancel the security system alarm The security system is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote transmitter, or you grab either front door handle while carrying the keyless access remote, or the power mode is set to ON. The security system indicator goes off at the same time.

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The PANIC button on the remote transmitter

If you press the panic button for approximately one second, the following will occur for about 30 seconds: The horn sounds. Some exterior lights flash.

Canceling panic mode Press any button on the remote transmitter, or set the power mode to ON.

Panic Mode

Panic Button

Panic Button

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1Opening/Closing the Power Windows

The power windows can be operated for up to 10 minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Opening either front door cancels this function.

Auto Reverse If a power window senses resistance when closing automatically, it will stop closing and reverse direction.

The drivers window auto reverse function is disabled when you continuously pull up the switch.

The auto reverse function stops sensing when the window is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.

3WARNING Closing a power window on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.

Opening/Closing the Power Windows The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON, using the switches on the doors. The driver's side switches can be used to open and close all of the windows.

The power window lock button on the driver's side must be switched off (not pushed in, indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than the driver's seat.

When the power window lock button is pushed in, the indicator comes on and you can only operate the driver's window. Turn the power window lock button on when children are in the vehicle.

Automatic operation To open: Push the switch down firmly. To close: Pull the switch up firmly.

The window opens or closes completely. To stop the window at any time, push or pull the switch briefly.

Manual operation To open: Push the switch down lightly, and hold it until the desired position is reached. To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it until the desired position is reached.

Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function

ON OFF

Power Window Lock Button

Indicator

Drivers Window Switch

Front Passengers Window Switch

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To open: Push the switch down. To close: Pull the switch up.

Release the switch when the window reaches the desired position.

To open: Press the unlock button twice within 10 seconds and hold it down the second time. If the windows stop midway, repeat the procedure.

Opening/Closing Windows without Auto-Open/Close Function

Close

Open

Opening Windows and Moonroof with the Remote

Unlock Button

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To open: Unlock the drivers door with the key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to the central position, turn the key in the unlock direction and hold it there. To close: Lock the drivers door with the key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to the central position, turn the key in the lock direction and hold it there.

Release the key to stop the windows/ moonroof at the desired position. If you want further adjustment, repeat the same operation.

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Opening and Closing the Moonroof

1Opening/Closing the Moonroof

NOTICE Opening the moonroof in below freezing temperature or when it is covered with snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.

The power moonroof can be operated for up to 10 minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Opening either front door cancels this function.

When resistance is detected, the auto reverse function causes the moonroof to change directions, then stop. Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.

3WARNING Opening or closing the moonroof on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.

You can only operate the moonroof when the power mode is in ON. Use the switch in the front of the ceiling to open and close the moonroof.

Automatic operation To open: Pull the switch back firmly. To close: Push the switch forward firmly.

The moonroof will automatically open or close all the way. To stop the moonroof midway, touch the switch briefly.

Manual operation To open: Pull the switch back lightly, and hold it until the desired position is reached. To close: Push the switch forward lightly, and hold it until the desired position is reached.

Tilting the moonroof up To tilt: Push on the center of the moonroof switch. To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then release.

Opening/Closing the Moonroof

Close

Open

Tilt

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1ENGINE START/STOP Button

ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range

You can start the engine when the keyless access remote is inside the vehicle. The engine may also run if the keyless access remote is close to the door or window, even if it is outside the vehicle.

ON mode: Indicator in the button is off, if the engine is running.

If the keyless access remote battery is weak, beeper sounds and the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears on the multi-information display.

2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 483

Operating Range

ENGINE START/STOP Button

Changing the Power Mode

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) Indicator in the button is off. The power to all electrical components is turned off.

Press the button without the shift lever in (P.

Shift to (P then press the button.

Press the button.

Without pressing the brake pedal

ACCESSORY Indicator in the button is on. Indicator in the button blinks (from ON to ACCESSORY). Operate the audio system and other accessories in this position.

ON Indicator in the button is on. All electrical components can be used.

Indicator

Shift to (P.

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If you open the drivers door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning buzzer sounds.

If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the shift lever in (P and the power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid the battery drain.

Power Mode Reminder

Automatic Power Off

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1Keyless Access Remote Reminder

When the keyless access remote is within the systems operational range, and the drivers door is closed, the warning function cancels.

If the keyless access remote is taken out of the vehicle after the engine has been started, you can no longer change the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE START/STOP button.

Removing the keyless access remote from the vehicle through a window does not activate the warning buzzer.

Do not put the keyless access remote on the dashboard or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer to go off. Under some other conditions that can prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the warning buzzer may also go off even if the remote is within the systems operational range.

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Warning buzzers may sound from inside or/ and outside the vehicle to remind you that the keyless access remote is out of the vehicle. If the buzzer continues even after the remote is put back inside, place it to be within its operational range.

When the power mode is in ON If the keyless access remote is taken out of the vehicle, and the drivers door is closed, warning buzzers sound from both inside and outside the vehicle. A warning message on the multi-information display notifies the driver inside that the remote is out.

When the power mode is in ACCESSORY

If the keyless access remote is taken out of the vehicle, and the drivers door is closed, a warning buzzer sounds from outside the vehicle.

Keyless Access Remote Reminder

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1Light Switches

If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) with the lights on, a light on reminder chime will sound when you open the drivers door.

When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the instrument panel will be on.

2 Lights On Indicator P. 73

If you sense that the level of the headlights is abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.

Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off because it will cause the battery to discharge.

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Turn Signals The turn signals can be used when the power mode is in ON.

One-touch turn signal When you lightly push up or down and release the turn signal lever, the exterior turn signals and turn signal indicator blink three times.

This feature can be used when signaling for a lane change.

Light Switches

Rotating the light switch turns the lights on and off, regardless of the power mode setting. High beams Push the lever forward until you hear a click. Low beams When in high beams, pull the lever back to return to low beams. Flashing the high beams Pull the lever back, and release it.

Right Turn

Left Turn

Manual Operation

High Beams

Flashing the high beams Low Beams

Turns on parking, side marker, tail, and rear license plate lights

Turns on headlights, parking, side marker, tail, and rear license plate lights

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1Automatic Lighting Control

We recommend that you turn on the lights manually when driving at night, in a dense 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 with automatic intermittent wipers

Models without automatic intermittent wipers

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Automatic lighting control can be used when the power mode is in ON.

When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the headlights and other exterior lights will switch on and off automatically depending on the ambient brightness.

You can change the auto light sensitivity setting.

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1Automatic Lighting Control

Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:

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Setting The exterior lights come on when the ambient light is at

MAX HIGH MID LOW MIN

Bright

Dark

1Headlight Integration with Wiper*

This feature activates during the headlights are off in AUTO. The instrument panel brightness does not change when the headlights come on.

When the ambient light is at dark, the automatic lighting control feature overrides, and the headlights come on with or without the wipers sweeping more than several times.

1Automatic Lighting Off Feature

You can change the headlight auto off timer setting. 2 Customized Features P. 97, 245

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The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within a certain intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO. The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.

The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15 seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with you, and close the driver's door.

If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) with the headlight switch on, but do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes, if the switch is in the AUTO position).

The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.

Headlight Integration with Wiper*

Automatic Lighting Off Feature

* Not available on all models

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1Fog Lights*

The fog lights go off when the headlights turn off, or when the daytime running lights are on.

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Fog Lights*

When the low beam headlights are on, turn the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.

Daytime Running Lights The daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met: The power mode is in ON. The headlight switch is off, or in . The parking brake is released.

The daytime running lights are off when the headlight switch is turned on, or when the headlight switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.

Fog Light Switch

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1Wipers and Washers

NOTICE Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.

NOTICE In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck. Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.

If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are operating intermittently, the length of the wipe interval shortens. When the vehicle starts moving, the wipers make a single sweep. When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operations shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become the same.

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out. The pump may get damaged.

The wiper motor may stop motor operation temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation will return to normal within a few minutes, once the circuit has returned to normal.

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Wipers and Washers The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the power mode is in ON.

MIST The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever.

Wiper switch (OFF, INT*, LO, HI) Change the wiper switch setting according to the amount of rain.

AUTO*

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Adjusting wiper operation Turn the adjustment ring to adjust wiper operation.

Washer Sprays while you pull the lever toward you. When you release the lever for more than one second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two or three more times to clear the windshield, then stop.

Intermittent Time Adjustment Ring

MIST

INT*: Low speed with intermittent

OFF

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Pull to use washer.

AUTO*: Automatic intermittent operation

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

Higher speed, more sweeps

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1Wipers and Washers

If the wiper stops operating due to any obstacle such as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe place. Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then remove the obstacle.

1Automatic Intermittent Wipers*

The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.

Do not put the wiper lever in AUTO when cleaning the windshield or driving through a car wash. If the wiper lever is in AUTO, and the power mode is in ON, the rainfall sensor may respond to your hand or car wash liquids, and the wipers may operate automatically.

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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 stops in accordance with the amount of rainfall the rainfall sensor detects.

AUTO sensitivity adjustment When in AUTO, you can also adjust the rainfall sensor sensitivity using the adjustment ring.

Sensor sensitivity

Automatic Intermittent Wipers*

Adjustment Ring

Low sensitivity: Lower speed, fewer sweeps

High sensitivity: Higher speed, more sweeps

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Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on whether the exterior lights are on or off. The instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are on.

When it is bright outside and the headlight integration with the wiper is activated, the instrument panel brightness does not change.

Pressing the SEL/RESET button or either (information) button changes to a different display.

If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness display is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels the reduced instrument panel brightness when the parking lights are on.

The brightness can be set differently for when the exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

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Brightness Control When the power mode is in ON, you can use the brightness control knob to adjust instrument panel brightness. Brighten: Turn the knob to the right. Dim: Turn the knob to the left.

You will hear a beep when the brightness reaches minimum or maximum. The multi- information display will return to its original state several seconds after you adjust the brightness.

Brightness level indicator The brightness level is shown on the multi- information display while you are adjusting it.

Control Knob

Models with full color display

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1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

NOTICE When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to damage the heating wires. It is critical to wipe the window from side to side along the defogger heating wires.

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off when the window has been defogged. Also, do not use the system for a long period when the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making it difficult to start the engine.

1Adjusting the Steering Wheel

Make any steering wheel adjustments before you start driving.

3WARNING Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window and mirrors when the power mode is in ON.

The rear defogger and heated door mirrors automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes depending on the outside temperature.

Adjusting the Steering Wheel The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

1. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up. u The steering wheel adjustment lever is

under the steering column. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and

in or out. u Make sure you can see the instrument

panel gauges and indicators. 3. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever

down to lock the steering wheel in position. u After adjusting the position, make sure

you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, and out.

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Using the audio/information screen or multi- information display, you can disable the automatic seat adjustment function.

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Driving Position Memory System*

You can store two drivers seat positions with the driving position memory system. When you unlock and open the drivers door with a remote transmitter, or keyless access system, the seat adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.

The multi-information display shows you which remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle when you enter. DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1. DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.

DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2

* Not available on all models

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1Storing a Position in Memory

After you press the SET button, the storing operation will be canceled when: You do not press the memory button within five

seconds. You readjust the seat position before the double-

beep. You set the power mode to any position except

ON.

1Recalling the Stored Position

The seat will stop moving if you: Press the SET button, or a memory button ( (1 or

(2). Adjust the seat position. Shift into any position except (P.

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1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the drivers seat to the desired position.

2. Press the SET button. u You will hear the beep, and the memory

button indicator light will blink. 3. Press memory button (1 or (2 within five

seconds of pressing the SET button. u Once the seat positions have been

memorized, the indicator light on the button you pressed stays on.

1. Move the shift lever to (P . 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Press a memory button ( (1 or (2). u You will hear the beep, and the indicator

light will blink.

The seat will automatically move to the memorized positions. When it has finished moving, you will hear the beep, and the indicator light stays on.

Storing a Position in Memory

SET Button

Memory Button 1

Memory Button 2

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Adjusting the Mirrors

1Adjusting the Mirrors

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility.

Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 148

1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*

The auto dimming function cancels when the shift position is in (R.

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 driving after dark, the automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare from headlights behind you. This feature is always active.

Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions*

Tab

Daytime Position

Night Position

Up

Down

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*

Sensor

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1Expanded View Driver's Mirror

Objects visible in the outer segment of the driver side door mirror appear smaller than objects in the rest of the mirror. But in fact, they are closer than they appear.

Do not rely on your mirrors. Always look to the side and behind your vehicle before changing lanes.

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Power Door Mirrors You can adjust the door mirrors when the power mode is in ON.

Mirror position adjustment L/R selector switch: Select the left or right mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the center position. Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the switch left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.

The driver side door mirror has outer and inner segments. The outer segment is slightly curved to provide a wider angle view than a standard flat mirror. This wider view may help you check areas that are not visible using a standard door mirror.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Expanded View Driver's Mirror

Inner Segment

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Adjusting the Seats

1Adjusting the Seats

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest.

Always make seat adjustments before driving.

3WARNING Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining control of the vehicle.

Adjusting the Seat Positions Adjust the driver's seat as far back as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright, well back in the seat and be able to adequately press the pedals without leaning forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably. The passenger's seat should be adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far back from the front airbag in the dashboard as possible.

Adjusting the front power seat(s)*

Move back.

Allow sufficient space.

Horizontal Position Adjustment

Height Adjustment (Drivers seat only)

Seat-back Angle Adjustment

* Not available on all models

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1Adjusting the front manual seat(s)

Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position.

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Adjusting the front manual seat(s)

Horizontal Position Adjustment Pull up on the bar to move the seat, then release the bar.

Height Adjustment (Drivers seat only) Pull up or push down the lever to raise or lower the seat.

Seat-back Angle Adjustment Pull up the lever to change the angle.

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1Adjusting the Seat-Backs

Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the seat-back and your back. Doing so may interfere with proper seat belt or airbag operation.

If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help.

3WARNING Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.

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Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel.

The front seat passenger should also adjust their seat-back to a comfortable, upright position.

Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant's chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.

Adjusting the Seat-Backs

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1Adjusting the Head Restraints

In order for the head restraint system to work properly: Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or

from the restraint legs. Do not place any object between an occupant and

the seat-back. Install each restraint in its proper location.

3WARNING Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.

Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.

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Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions.

Head restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other rear- impact crash injuries when the center of the back of the occupant's head rests against the center of the restraint. The tops of the occupant's ears should be level with the center height of the restraint.

Adjusting the front and rear outer head restraint positions To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward. To lower the head restraint: Push it down while pressing the release button.

Adjusting the Head Restraints

Position head in the center of the head restraint.

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1Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

3WARNING Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before driving.

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A passenger sitting in the center back seating position should adjust the height of their head restraint to an appropriate position before the vehicle begins moving. To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward. To lower the head restraint: Push it down while pressing the release button.

Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.

To remove a head restraint: Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the restraint up and out.

To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked in position.

Changing the Rear Center Seat Head Restraint Positions

Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

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1Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

3WARNING Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.

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After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is off.

Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag.

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1Folding Down the Rear Seat

The rear seat-backs can be folded down to accommodate bulkier items in the trunk.

Never drive with the seat-back folded down and the trunk lid open.

2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60

To lock the seat-back upright, push it backwards until it locks. When returning a seat-back to its original position, push it firmly back. Also, make sure all rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the seat-back, and the center shoulder belt is re-positioned in the guide.

Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work improperly.

2 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 46

Also make sure all items in the trunk or items extending through the opening into the rear seat is properly secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have to brake hard.

The front seat(s) must be far enough forward so they do not interfere with the rear seats as they fold down.

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Rear Seat

1. Remove the center shoulder belt from the guide.

2. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release the lock.

3. Fold the seat-back down.

If the rear head restraints get caught on the front seat-backs, remove the head restraints.

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Folding Down the Rear Seat

Guide

Center Shoulder Belt

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Armrest

Pull down the armrest in the center seat-back.

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items

1Interior Light Switches

In the door activated position, the interior lights fade out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are closed. The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following situations: When you unlock the driver's door but do not open

it. When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF

(LOCK) but do not open a door. You can change the interior lights dimming time.

2 Customized Features P. 97, 245

The interior lights go off immediately in the following situations: When you lock the driver's door. When you set the power mode to ON.

If you leave any of the doors open, the interior lights go off after about 15 minutes.

1Map Lights

When the interior light switch is in the door activated position and any door is open, pressing the button does not turn off the map light.

Interior Lights

ON The interior lights come on regardless of whether the doors are open or closed. Door activated The interior lights come on in the following situations: When any of the doors are opened. You unlock the driver's door. The lights also come on when the power

mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). OFF The interior lights remain off regardless of whether the doors are open or closed.

The map lights can be turned on and off by pressing the (map light) button.

Interior Light Switches

Door Activated Position

Off

Front

On

Off

Rear

On

Door Activated Position

Map Lights

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3WARNING An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

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Interior Convenience Items

Pull the handle to open the glove box. You can lock the glove box with the built-in key.

Press the button to open the console compartment.

Glove Box

Glove Box

To Lock

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1Beverage Holders

NOTICE Spilled liquids damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. Hot liquid can scald you.

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Front seat beverage holders Are located in the console between the front seats.

Front door side beverage holders Are located on the both of front door side pockets.

Rear seat beverage holders Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat beverage holders.

Beverage Holders

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1Accessory Power Socket

NOTICE Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat the power socket.

The accessory power socket is designed to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 180 watts or less (15 amps).

To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket with the engine running.

1Coat Hook

The coat hook is not designed for large or heavy items.

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The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY or ON.

Open the console lid and the cover to use it.

There is a coat hook on the rear left grab handle. Pull it down to use it.

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1Seat Heaters*

Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.

In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and does not automatically turn off.

3WARNING Heat induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.

Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should not use seat heaters.

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The power mode must be in ON to use the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats faster than the LO setting.

While in HI, the heater cycles on and off. u The appropriate indicator will be on

while the seat heater is on. Briefly press the switch on the opposite side to turn the heater off. The indicator will be off. When a comfortable temperature is reached, select LO to keep the seat warm.

Seat Heaters*

* Not available on all models

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1Using Automatic Climate Control

If any buttons are pressed while using the climate control system in auto, the function of the button that was pressed will take priority. The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions unrelated to the button that was pressed will be controlled automatically.

To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the fan may not start immediately when the AUTO button is pressed.

If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning the system on auto, and setting the temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.

When you set the temperature to the lower or upper limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.

Pressing the button switches the climate control system between on and off. When turned on, the system returns to your last selection.

Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select. The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.

Use the system when the engine is running. 1. Press the AUTO button. 2. Adjust the interior temperature using the drivers side or passengers side control

dial. 3. Press the (ON/OFF) button to cancel.

Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes

Press the (recirculation) button and switch the mode depending on environmental conditions. Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicles interior through the system. Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in fresh air mode in normal situations.

Floor and defroster vents

Floor vents Dashboard and floor vents

Dashboard vents

(ON/OFF) Button

(Recirculation) ButtonAUTO Button A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

SYNC (Synchronized) Button

/ (Fan Control) Buttons

Drivers Side Temperature Control Dial

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1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving. Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower limit. When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the windshield may fog up.

If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that the air hits the side windows.

1To rapidly defrost the windows

After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air mode. If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes visibility.

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Pressing the button turns the air conditioning system on and automatically switches the system to fresh air mode.

Press the button again to turn off, the system returns to the previous settings.

To rapidly defrost the windows

1. Press the button. 2. Press the button.

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1Synchronized Mode

When you press the button, the system changes to synchronized mode.

When the system is in dual mode, the driver side temperature and the passenger side temperature can be set separately.

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Synchronized Mode

You can set the temperature synchronously for the driver side and the passenger side in synchronized mode.

1. Press the SYNC button. u The system will switch to synchronized mode.

2. Adjust the temperature using drivers side temperature control dial.

Press the SYNC button to return to dual mode.

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Automatic Climate Control Sensors The automatic climate control system is equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill any liquid on them.

Sensor

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Features

This chapter describes how to operate technology features.

Audio System .................................... 166 USB Adapter Cable* ........................ 167 Auxiliary Input Jack* ........................ 167 Audio System Theft Protection ......... 169 Audio Remote Controls.................... 170

Audio System Basic Operation ........ 171 Audio/Information Screen ................ 172 Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 178 Playing a CD .................................... 180 Playing an iPod ................................ 183 Playing Internet Radio ...................... 186 Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 188

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Playing Bluetooth Audio................. 191

Audio System Basic Operation ........ 193 On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM ...... 194 Audio/Information Screen ................ 200 Display Setup ................................... 205 Playing AM/FM Radio....................... 206 Playing SiriusXM Radio ................... 211 Playing a CD .................................... 218 Playing an iPod ................................ 221 Playing Internet Radio ...................... 225 Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 228 Playing Bluetooth Audio................. 231

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Smartphone Navi Apps .................... 233 Siri Eyes Free.................................... 234

Audio Error Messages ...................... 235 General Information on the Audio System .. 241 Customized Features* ..........................245 HomeLink Universal Transceiver*......266 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

Using HFL ........................................ 268 HFL Menus ...................................... 270

Using HFL ........................................ 297 HFL Menus ...................................... 299

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Audio System

1About Your Audio System

SiriusXM Radio* is available on a subscription basis only. For more information on SiriusXM Radio*, contact a dealer.

2 General Information on the Audio System P. 241

SiriusXM Radio* is available in the United States and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.

SiriusXM is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.

Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not supported.

iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.

State or local laws may limit the circumstances in which you can launch or control your attached audio device.

About Your Audio System

See the Navigation System Manual for operation of the audio system, AcuraLink*, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, and voice commands for these features.

The audio system features AM/FM radio and the SiriusXM Radio service*. It can also play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, and USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth devices.

You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or the remote controls on the steering wheel.

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Remote Control

iPod

USB Flash Drive

iPod

USB Flash Drive

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1Auxiliary Input Jack*

To switch the mode, press any of the audio mode buttons. You can return to the AUX mode by pressing the AUX button.

1USB Adapter Cable*

Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may damage it.

Do not use an extension cable with the USB adapter cable.

Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a hub.

Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard disk drive, as the device or your files may be damaged.

We recommend your data backed up before using the device in your vehicle.

Displayed messages may vary depending on the device model and software version.

If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To reboot, follow the manufacturers instructions provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.

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Auxiliary Input Jack*

Use the jack to connect standard audio devices. 1. Open the AUX cover. 2. Connect a standard audio device to the

input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug. u The audio system automatically switches

to the AUX mode.

USB Adapter Cable*

1. Unclip the USB connector and loosen the adapter cable.

2. Install the iPod USB connector or the USB flash drive to the USB connector.

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1USB Port*

Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may damage it.

Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a hub.

Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard disk drive, as the device or your files may be damaged.

We recommend your data backed up before using the device in your vehicle.

Displayed messages may vary depending on the device model and software version.

If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To reboot, follow the manufacturers instructions provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.

1HDMI Port*

Do not leave the HDMI connected device in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may damage it.

We recommend backing up your data before using the device in your vehicle.

Displayed messages may vary depending on the device model and software version.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

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USB Port*

Install the iPod USB connector or the USB flash drive to the USB port.

HDMI Port*

1. Open the cover. 2. Install the HDMI cable to the HDMI port.

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Audio System Theft Protection The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system may display ENTER CODE*1/Enter code*2.

Reactivating the audio system 1. Set the power mode to ON, and turn on the audio system. 2. Press and hold the power button again for more than two seconds. u The audio system is reactivated when the audio control unit establishes a

connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.

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Some sources will only appear when available, such as when a CD is inserted or when a compatible device is connected.

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Audio Remote Controls Allow you to operate the audio system while driving.

MODE Button Cycles through the audio modes as follows:

FM1 FM2 AM CD AUX

FM AM SiriusXM CD USB/iPod Bluetooth Audio Pandora* AhaTM

AUX HDMI

VOL (Volume) Button Press : To Increase the volume. Press : To decrease the volume. CH (Channel) Button When listening to the radio

Press (+ : To select the next preset radio station. Press (- : To select the previous preset radio station. Press and hold (+: To select the next strong station. Press and hold (-: To select the previous strong station.

When listening to a CD, iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth Audio Press (+ : To skip to the next song. Press (- : To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.

When listening to a CD, USB flash drive Press and hold (+: To skip to the next folder. Press and hold (-: To go back to the previous folder.

When listening to Pandora*

Press (+ : To skip to the next song. Press and hold (+: To select the next station. Press and hold (-: To select the previous station.

VOL Button MODE Button

CH Button

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These indications are used to show how to operate the selector knob.

Rotate to select.

Press to enter.

Press the MODE, (+, (-, or button on the steering wheel to change any audio setting.

2 Audio Remote Controls P. 170

Setup Menu Items 2 RDS Information P. 179 2 Sound Settings P. 177 2 Play Mode P. 182, 185, 190 2 Resume/Pause P. 192 2 Adjust Clock P. 108

To use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON. Use the selector knob or SETUP button to access some audio functions.

Press to switch between the normal and extended display for some functions.

Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll through the available choices. Press to set your selection. SETUP button: Press to select any mode such as the RDS Information, Sound Settings, Play Mode, Resume/Pause, or Adjust Clock. BACK button: Press to go back to the previous display.

button: Press to change the audio/ information screen brightness. The brightness can be set differently for the day time and night time. Pressing the button switches the modes between daytime and night time. Adjust the brightness using .

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BACK Button SETUP Button

Selector Knob Button

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Audio/Information Screen Displays audio status and wallpaper, and allows you to go to various setup options.

Press DISPLAY button. Rotate and select the mode from the three display modes. Press .

Switching the Display

Selector Knob

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Shows the current audio information. 2 Audio System Basic Operation P. 171

Shows a clock screen or an image you import. 2 Wallpaper Setup P. 175

Minimizes the display by only showing the clock and audio status on the display.

1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Rotate and select the setup option you

want to change. Press .

Audio Display

Wallpaper

Minimum Display

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1. Rotate to select Language Selection, then press .

2. Rotate to select the language, then press .

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1Wallpaper Setup

When importing wallpaper files, the image must be in the USB flash drives root directory. Images in a folder cannot be imported.

The file format of the image that can be imported is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).

Each image file can be up to 2 MB. The maximum image size is 1,680 x 936 pixels. If

the image size is less than 420 x 234 pixels, the image is displayed in the middle of the screen with the extra area appearing in black.

Up to 255 files can be selected.

If the USB flash drive does not have any pictures, No compatible images were found. See Owner's Manual. will appear.

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Wallpaper Setup You can change, store and delete the wallpaper on the audio/information screen.

You can import up to three images, one at a time, for wallpaper from a USB flash drive.

1. Connect the USB flash drive to the adapter cable.

2 USB Adapter Cable* P. 167

2. Press the SETUP button. 3. Rotate to select Display Setup, then

press . 4. Rotate to select Wallpaper, then press

. 5. Rotate to select Import, then press . 6. Rotate to select a desired picture, then

press . u The preview of the imported data is

displayed.

7. Press to save the data. u The confirmation message will appear.

Then the display will return to the import wallpaper list.

8. Rotate to select the place to save the data, then press . u The confirmation message will appear.

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1. Rotate to select Select on the wallpaper setup menu, then press . u The screen will change to the wallpaper list.

2. Rotate to select desired wallpaper and press . u When the scroll is stopped, the thumbnail is displayed.

1. Rotate to select Delete on the wallpaper setup menu, then press . u The screen will change to the delete wallpaper list.

2. Rotate to select wallpaper that you want to delete and press . u The confirmation message will appear.

3. Rotate to select Yes, then press to delete completely.

Select Wallpaper

Delete wallpaper

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1Adjusting the Sound

The SVC has four modes: Off, Low, Mid, and High. SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As you slow down, audio volume decreases.

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Adjusting the Sound Press the SETUP button, and rotate to select Sound Settings, then press . Rotate

to scroll through the following choices:

Selector Knob

SETUP Button

Treble is selectable.

Speed-sensitive Volume Compensation

Bass

Treble

Fader

Balance

BAS

TRE

FAD

BAL

SVC

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A.SEL (Auto Select) Button Press to scan both bands and store the strongest station in each preset. To turn off auto select, press the button again. This restores the presets you originally set.

SETUP Button Press to display menu items.

Selector Knob Turn to tune the radio frequency.

SKIP Bar Press to search up and down the selected band for a station with a strong signal.

Preset Buttons (1-6) To store a station: 1. Tune to the desired station. 2. Pick a preset button and hold it until

you hear a beep. To listen to a stored station, select a band, then press the preset button.

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Playing AM/FM Radio

SCAN Button Press to sample each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds. To turn off scan, press the button again.

VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob Press to turn the audio system on and off. Turn to adjust the volume.

FM Button Press to select a band.

AM Button

BACK Button Press to go back to the previous display.

FOLDER Bar Press either side to display and select an RDS category.

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1Playing AM/FM Radio

The ST indicator appears on the display indicating stereo FM broadcasts. Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.

Switching the Audio Mode Press the MODE button on the steering wheel.

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You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into the preset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you store 6 stations each.

Auto Select function scans and stores up to 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations with a strong signal into the preset button memory.

If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can manually store your preferred frequencies.

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Provides text data information related to your selected RDS-capable FM station.

RDS Information 1. Press the SETUP button and rotate to

select RDS Information. 2. Each time you press , the RDS

Information switches between on and off.

To find an RDS station from your selected program category 1. Press the FOLDER bar to display and select

an RDS category. 2. Use SKIP or SCAN to select an RDS station.

Radio Data System (RDS)

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CD Slot Insert a CD about halfway into the CD slot.

SKIP Bar Press or to change tracks (files in MP3, WMA or AAC). Press and hold to move rapidly within a track/file

Selector Knob Turn to change tracks/files. Turn to select an item, then press to set your selection.

CD Button Press to play a CD.

VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob Press to turn the audio system on and off. Turn to adjust the volume.

SETUP Button Press to display menu items.

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Playing a CD Your audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs in either MP3, WMA or AAC format. With the CD loaded, press the CD button.

SCAN Button You will get a 10-second sampling of each song. Press to sample all tracks on the CD (all files in

the current folder in MP3, WMA or AAC). Press and hold to sample the first file in each of

the main folders (MP3, WMA or AAC). To turn off scan, press the button.

(CD Eject) Button Press to eject a CD.

BACK Button Press to go back to the previous display.

FOLDER Bar Press (+ to skip to the next folder, and (- to skip to the beginning of the previous folder in MP3, WMA or AAC.

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1Playing a CD

NOTICE Do not use CDs with adhesive labels. The label can cause the CD to jam in the unit.

WMA files protected by digital rights management (DRM) cannot be played. The audio system displays Unplayable File, then skips to the next file.

Text data appears on the display under the following circumstances: When you select a new folder, file, or track. When you change the audio mode to CD. When you insert a CD.

If you eject the CD but do not remove it from the slot, the system reloads the CD automatically after several seconds.

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1. Press to switch the display to a folder list.

2. Rotate to select a folder.

3. Press to change the display to a list of files in that folder.

4. Rotate to select a file, then press .

How to Select a File from a Folder with the Selector Knob (MP3/WMA/AAC)

Folder Selection

Track Selection

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1How to Select a Play Mode

Press the BACK button to go back to the previous display, and press the SETUP button to cancel this setting mode.

Play Mode Menu Items Normal Play Repeat One Track: Repeats the current track/file(s). Repeat One Folder (MP3/WMA/AAC): Repeats all files in the current folder. Random in Folder (MP3/WMA/AAC): Plays all files in the current folder in random order. Random All: Plays all tracks/files in random order.

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You can select repeat and random modes when playing a track or file. 1. Press the SETUP button.

2. Rotate to select Play Mode, then press .

3. Rotate to select a mode, then press .

To turn off a play mode 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Rotate to select Play Mode, then press . 3. Rotate to select Normal Play, then press .

How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Items

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AUX Button Press to select iPod (if connected).

USB Indicator Appears when an iPod is connected.

SKIP Bar Press or to change songs. Press and hold to move rapidly within a song.

SETUP Button Press to display menu items.

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Playing an iPod Connect the iPod using your USB connector to the USB adapter cable, then press the AUX button.

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Album Art

Selector Knob Turn to change songs. Turn to select an item, then press to set your selection.

BACK Button Press to go back to the previous display.

VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob Press to turn the audio system on and off. Turn to adjust the volume.

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1Playing an iPod

Available operating functions vary on models or versions. Some functions may not be available on the vehicle's audio system.

If there is a problem, you may see an error message on the audio/information screen.

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1. Press to display the iPod menu.

2. Rotate to select a menu.

3. Press to display the items on that menu. 4. Rotate to select an item, then press .

How to Select a File from the iPod Menu

iPod Menu

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1How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items Normal Play Repeat Off: Turns off the repeat mode. Repeat One Track: Repeats the current track. Shuffle Off: Turns off the shuffle mode. Shuffle: Plays all available files in a selected list (playlists, artists, albums, songs, genres, or composers) in random order. Shuffle Albums: Plays all available albums in a selected list (playlists, artists, albums, songs, genres, or composers) in random order.

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You can select repeat and shuffle modes when playing a file. 1. Press the SETUP button.

2. Rotate to select Play Mode, then press .

3. Rotate to select a mode, then press .

To turn off a play mode 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Rotate to select Play Mode, then press . 3. Rotate to select Normal Play, then press .

How to Select a Play Mode

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AUX Button Press to select iPhone (if connected when the Pandora application is activated).

VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob Press to turn the audio system on and off. Turn to adjust the volume.

SKIP Bar Press to skip a song.

SETUP Button Press to display menu items.

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Playing Internet Radio Activate Pandora, and connect the iPhone using your USB connector to the USB adapter cable, then press the AUX button.

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U.S. models

iPhone use only

Rating Icon

Selector Knob Press to enter PANDORA MENU. Press and turn to select an item, then press to set your selection.

BACK Button Press to go back to the previous display.

FOLDER Bar Press (+ to the next station. Press (- to the previous station.

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1Playing Internet Radio

Pandora is a personalized Internet radio service that selects music based on an artist, song, or genre a user enters, and streams what is likely to be of interest.

To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora app must first be installed on your iPhone. Visit www.pandora.com. for more information.

If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth Audio. Make sure Pandora mode on your audio system is selected.

1Pandora Menu

Available operating functions vary on software versions. Some functions may not be available on the vehicle's audio system.

If there is a problem, you may see an error message on the audio/information screen.

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There are restrictions on the number of songs you can skip or dislike in a given hour.

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You can operate some of the Pandora menu items from your vehicles audio system. The available items are: Station List (QuickMix is also available) Like Dislike Resume/Pause SKIP Bookmark This Song Bookmark This Artist

Operating a menu item 1. Press to display the PANDORA MENU. 2. Rotate to select a menu. 3. Press to display the items on that menu.

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SKIP Bar Press or to change files. Press and hold to move rapidly within a file.

SETUP Button Press to display menu items.

Selector Knob Press and turn to select a file, then press to set your selection.

AUX Button Press to select USB flash drive (if connected).

VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob Press to turn the audio system on and off. Turn to adjust the volume.

USB Indicator Appears when a USB flash drive is connected.

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