Acura MDX 2007 SUV Owner's Manual PDF

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Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety ................................................................................................................iii

Your Vehicle at a Glance .....................................................................................................................3 Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5 Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Instruments and Controls ................................................................................................................. 61 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Comfort and Convenience Features .............................................................................................. 167 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Before Driving.................................................................................................................................. 315 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving .............................................................................................................................................. 329 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 373 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer. Taking Care of the Unexpected ...................................................................................................... 417 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. Technical Information..................................................................................................................... 443 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................ 459 A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...................................................................................................... 463 How to order manuals and other technical literature. Index...................................................................................................................................................... I

Service Information Summary A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Accord Value Package Audio System

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 the MDX. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.

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 whatsoever.

Owners Identif ication

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OWNER

ADDRESS

V. I. N.

DELIVERY DATE

DEALER NAME DEALER NO.

ADDRESS

OWNERS SIGNATURE

DEALERS SIGNATURE

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE

Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.

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.

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owners manual in your vehicle so you can refer to it at any time.

Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealers staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.

Congratulations! Your selection of a 2007 Acura MDX was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.

Introduction

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California Proposition 65 Warning

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

Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component. This 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 and is never linked to the vehicle owner.

Introduction

WARNING:

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

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 judgement.

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

preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words: , , or . These signal words mean:

such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions.

such as Driver and Passenger Safety. how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

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

on the vehicle. Safety Messages

Safety Headings

Safety Section Instructions

Safety Labels

A Few Words About Safety

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you dont follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you dont follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you dont follow instructions.

Your MDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.

These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off the ground, it has a high center of gravity. This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.

For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read Driving Guidelines on page of this manual and the section on page . Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result in loss of

control or an accident. 369

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Important Handling Information

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

AUDIO SYSTEM

GAUGES

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS

HomeLink BUTTONS

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

HEADPHONE CONNECTORSAUXILIARY INPUT JACKS

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES

DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

REAR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

MOONROOF SWITCH

POWER TAILGATE BUTTON

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH

PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE

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(P.319) (P.151) (P.263) (P.264)

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(P.153) (P.150)

PASSENGERS FRONT AIRBAG

DRIVERS FRONT AIRBAG(P.9, 27)

(P.155)

(P.9, 34)

To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.1: : If equipped

Your Vehicle at a Glance

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DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCH

PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES

ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM SWITCH

MIRROR CONTROLS

POWER TAILGATE BUTTON

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS

HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ FRONT FOG LIGHTS

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS

HORN

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH

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(P.352)

(P.153)

(P.155)

(P.130)

(P.151)

(P.147)

(P.317) (P.132) (P.319) (P.124) (P.266)

(P.353)

(P.146)

(P.164)

(P.122)

(P.122)

(P.34)

(P.123)(P.116)(P.229)(P.118)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS

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This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts properly. It explains how your airbags work, and it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle.

.........Important Safety Precautions . 6 .......Your Vehicles Safety Features . 7

.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 11 .....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 11

...........2. Adjust the Front Seats . 12 ............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 13

...4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 14 5. Fasten and Position the Seat

.....................................Belts . 15 6. Maintain a Proper Sitting

................................Position . 17 .....Advice for Pregnant Women . 18 ...Additional Safety Precautions . 19

Additional Information About .......................Your Seat Belts . 20

..Seat Belt System Components . 20 ......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 21

Automatic Seat Belt ...............................Tensioners . 22

...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 23 Additional Information About

...........................Your Airbags . 24 ......Airbag System Components . 24

......... 27 ........................Advanced Airbag . 29

...How Your Side Airbags Work . 30 How Your Side Curtain Airbags

.........................................Work . 32 ..How the SRS Indicator Works . 33

How The Side Airbag Off ......................Indicator Works . 33

How the Passenger Airbag ...............Off Indicator Works . 34

.............................Airbag Service . 35 ...Additional Safety Precautions . 35

Protecting Children General ................................Guidelines . 37

All Children Must Be ...............................Restrained . 37

All Children Should Sit in a .................................Back Seat . 38

The Passengers Front Airbag .........Can Pose Serious Risks . 38

If You Must Drive with Several ...................................Children . 40

If a Child Requires Close ..................................Attention . 40

...Additional Safety Precautions . 41 Protecting infants and

.........................Small Children . 42 .......................Protecting Infants . 42

.........Protecting Small Children . 43 .....................Selecting a Child Seat . 45 ....................Installing a Child Seat . 46

...............................With LATCH . 47 .With a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt . 50

..............................With a Tether . 51 ...........Protecting Larger Children . 54

...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 54 ..................Using a Booster Seat . 55

..When Can a Child Sit in Front . 56 ...Additional Safety Precautions . 57

.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 58 ...................................Safety Labels . 59

How Your Front Airbags Work

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Youll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. The recommendations on this page are the ones we consider to be the most important.

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 (see page ).

Children age 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 belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat (see pages ).

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.

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 (see page ).

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.

Alcohol and driving dont mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with

every additional drink. So dont drink and drive, and dont let your friends drink and drive, either.

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Always Wear Your Seat Belt

Restrain All Children

Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition

Control Your Speed

Dont Drink and Drive

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

Important Safety Precautions

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Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to 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 crash.

However, you and your passengers cant take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and

. In fact, some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.

The following pages explain how you can take an active role in protecting yourself and your passengers.

Your Vehicles Safety Features

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(1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (11) Door Locks

Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all seating positions.

Seat belts are the single most effective safety device for adults and larger children. (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.)

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

In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts.

When properly worn, seat belts:

Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicles built-in safety features.

Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including frontal, side, and rear impacts and rollovers.

Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants.

Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle.

Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag.

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

Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly.

Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

Your Vehicles Safety Features

Seat Belts

Why Wear Seat Belts

What you should do:

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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.

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Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page

for more information on how your front airbags work).

Your vehicle also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact (see page for more information on how your side airbags work).

In addition, your vehicle has side curtain airbags to help protect the heads of the driver, front passenger, and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side impact or rollover (see page for more information on how your side curtain airbags work).

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The most important things you need to know about your airbags are:

They are designed to supplement the seat belts.

To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries or more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly.

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.

The rest of this section gives more detailed information about how you can maximize your safety.

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.

Your Vehicles Safety Features

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

Airbags offer no protection in rear impacts, or minor frontal or side collisions.

Airbags can pose serious hazards.

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The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, adult passengers, and teenage children who are large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in the front.

See pages for important guidelines on how to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who ride in your vehicle.

After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors and the tailgate are closed and locked.

When the tailgate is not tightly closed, the TAILGATE OPEN message will come on.

When one or more doors are not tightly closed, the DOOR OPEN message will come on.

Your vehicle has a door and tailgate monitor on the multi-information display to indicate when a specific door or the tailgate is not tightly closed. You will see the appropriate indicator and the message for each condition.

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Introduction

Close and Lock the Doors1.

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Adjust the drivers seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible.

Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening a door and falling out.

Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop.

Your vehicle has the auto door locking/unlocking feature. For more information, see page .

When both tailgate and one or more doors are not tightly closed, the DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN message will come on.

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Adjust the Front Seats2.

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If you sit too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard.

Adjust the drivers seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel.

Passengers with adjustable seat- backs should also adjust their seat- back to a comfortable, upright position.

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.

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. In addition to adjusting the seat, you can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in and out (see page ).

See page for how to adjust the front seats.

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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.

Adjust the drivers head restraint so the back of your head rests against the center of the restraint. See page for how to adjust the

head restraints.

Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries.

Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupants 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.

See page for how to adjust the seat-backs.

Have passengers adjust their head restraints properly as well. Taller persons should adjust their restraint as high as possible.140

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Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash.

Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.

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.

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.

Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash.

The second row center seat, and both third row seats, have a detachable shoulder belt that can be unlatched and retracted, to allow the seats to be folded down. See page

for how to unlatch and relatch the seat belts.

If necessary, pull up on the shoulder 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.

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Fasten and Position the Seat Belts

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

Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.

If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder, you need to adjust the seat belt anchor height.

See page for additional information about your seat belts and how to take care of them.

Using a seat belt that is not working properly can result in serious injury or death. Have your dealer check the belt as soon as possible.

If a seat belt does not seem to work properly, it may not protect the occupant in a crash.

The front seats have adjustable seat belt anchors. To adjust the height of an anchor, squeeze the release button and slide the anchor up or down as needed (it has four positions).

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Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back.

No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt.

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After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on 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 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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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.

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.

When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. When riding as a front passenger, adjust the seat as far back as possible.

This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag.

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

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If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

A passenger who is not wearing a seat belt during a crash or emergency stop can be thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other occupants, or out of the vehicle.

If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

If a side airbag or a side curtain airbag inflates, a cup holder or other hard object attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone.

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.

If your hands or arms are close to an airbag cover, they could be injured if the airbag inflates.

Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability of the belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

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.

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Additional Safety Precautions Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on top of a folded- down back seat.

Passengers should not stand up or change seats while the vehicle is moving.

Two people should never use the same seat belt.

Do not attach hard objects on or near a door.

Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers.

Keep your hands and arms away from the airbag covers.

Do not put any accessories on seat belts.

Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag.

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This system uses the same sensors as the front airbags to monitor whether the front seat belts are latched or unlatched, and how much weight is on the front passengers seat (see pages and ).

If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals.

When no one is sitting in the front passengers seat, or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator should not come on and the beeper should not sound.

You will also see a FASTEN SEAT BELT or FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT message on the multi- information display (see page ).

The seat belt system includes an indicator on the

instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

This system monitors the front seat belts. If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before your seat belt is fastened, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash. If your seat belt is not fastened before the beeper stops, the indicator will stop flashing but remain on.

If a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will come on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position.

Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in all seven seating positions. The front seat belts are also equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Seat Belt System Components

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All seat belts have an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body.

The seat belts in all positions except the drivers have an additional lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a child seat (see page ).

The lap/shoulder belt goes over your shoulder, across your chest, and across your hips.

To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is latched (see page for how to properly position the belt).

To unlock the belt, press the red PRESS button on the buckle. Guide the belt across your body so that it retracts completely. After exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door.

If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the drivers seat belt is latched and there is no front seat passenger and no items on the front seat, something may be interfering with the monitoring system. Look for and remove:

Any items under the front passengers seat.

Any objects hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.

Any objects, such as a folded-down back seat, that are touching the rear of the seat-back.

If no obstructions are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

To deactivate the lockable retractor, unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract. To refasten the seat belt, pull it out only as far as needed.

If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all the way out, the lockable retractor will activate. The belt will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely.

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For added protection, the front seat belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to help hold the driver and a front passenger in position.

The tensioners are designed to activate in any collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to deploy, or if a sensor detects your vehicle is about to roll over (see page

).

The tensioners can also be activated during a collision in which the front airbags . In this case, the airbags would not be needed, but the additional restraint could be helpful.

When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will remain tight until they are unbuckled.

If a side airbag or side curtain airbag deploys during a side impact, the tensioner on that side of the vehicle will also deploy.

The lap/shoulder belts in the center seat of the second row and both of the third row seats are equipped with a detachable anchor that has two parts: a small latch plate and a buckle.

The detachable seat belt should normally be latched whenever the seat-backs are in an upright position. For more information about the detachable seat belt, see page .144

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DETACHABLE ANCHOR

For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly.

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

). Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.

If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by the dealer. A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash.

The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced.

Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. See your

booklet for details.

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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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Your Airbag System (SRS) includes:

Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags. The drivers airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passengers airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked SRS AIRBAG (see page ).

Two 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 (see page ).

Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored in the roof above the side windows. The front and rear pillars are marked SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG (see page

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(12) Front Impact Sensors (13) Side Curtain Airbags (14) Side Impact Sensors (First) (15) Side Impact Sensors (Second) (16) Roll Rate Sensor (17) Safing Sensor

Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page ).

An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your airbags, sensors, or seat belt tensioners (see page ).

An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you that the passengers side airbag has been turned off (see page ).

An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the passengers front airbag has been turned off (see page ).

Emergency backup power in case your vehicles electrical system is disconnected in a crash.

Weight sensors that monitor the weight on the front passengers seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child), the passengers front airbag will be turned off (see page ).

A rollover sensor that can detect if your vehicle is about to roll over and signal the control unit to deploy both side curtain airbags and front seat belt tensioners (see page ).

A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors and records information about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position.

Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe front impact, side impact, or if your vehicle is about to rollover.

Sensors that can detect whether a child is in the passengers side airbag path and signal the control unit to turn the airbag off (see page ).

Sensors that can detect whether the drivers seat belt and a front passengers seat belt is latched or unlatched (see page ).

A drivers seat position sensor that monitors the distance of the seat from the front airbag. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force (see page

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After inflating, the front airbags will immediately deflate, so they wont interfere with the drivers visibility, or the ability to steer or operate other controls.

During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the front airbag helps protect your head and chest.

Although both 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.

If you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision, sensors will detect the vehicles rapid deceleration.

If the rate of deceleration is high enough, the control unit will instantly inflate the drivers and front passengers airbags, at the time and with the force needed.

Only the drivers airbag can deploy if there is no passenger in the front seat, or if the advanced airbag system has turned the passengers airbag off (see page ).29

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Your front airbags are also dual- threshold airbags. Airbags with this feature have two deployment thresholds that depend on whether sensors detect the occupant is wearing a seat belt or not.

If the occupants belt is , the airbag will inflate at a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag would be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt.

Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. This means they have two inflation stages that can be ignited sequentially or simultaneously, depending on crash severity.

In a crash, both stages will ignite simultaneously to provide the quickest and greatest protection.

In a crash, one stage will ignite first, then the second stage will ignite a split second later. This provides longer airbag inflation time with a little less force.

The total time for inflation and deflation is one-tenth of a second, so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in their laps.

After a crash, you may see what looks like smoke. This is actually powder from the airbags surface. Although the powder 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.

If the occupants belt is , the airbag will deploy at a slightly lower threshold, because the occupant would need extra protection.

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Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. The main purpose of this feature is to help prevent airbag- caused injuries to short drivers and children who ride in front.

For both advanced airbags to work properly:

Occupants must sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.

Failure to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly.

Second-row passengers should not put their feet under the front seats.

Do not spill any liquids on or under the seats, cover the sensors, or put any objects or metal items under the front seats.

The drivers advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact.

If there is a problem with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on, and the airbag will inflate in the normal manner regardless of the drivers seating position.

The passengers advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the seat. Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of an infant or small child (up to about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn the passengers front airbag off.

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DRIVERS SEAT POSITION SENSOR

PASSENGERS SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR

Be aware that objects placed on the passengers seat can also cause the airbag to be turned off.

When the airbag is turned off, a passenger airbag off indicator in the center of the dashboard comes on (see page ).

If the weight sensors detect there is no passenger in the front seat, the airbag will be off. However, the passenger airbag off indicator will not come on.

If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the drivers or the passengers side airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner.

To ensure that the passengers advanced front airbag system will work properly,

This includes:

A second-row passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passengers seat.

Moving the front seat forcibly back against cargo on the seat or floor behind it.

Hanging heavy items on the front passenger seat, or placing heavy items in the seat-back pocket.

Moving the front passengers seat or seat-back forcibly back against the folded right-side second-row seat.

Also, make sure the floor mat behind the front passengers seat is hooked to the floor mat anchor (see page ). If it is not, the mat may interfere with the proper operation of the sensors and operation of the seat.

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do not do anything that would increase or decrease the weight on the front passengers seat.

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Only one airbag will deploy during a side impact. If the impact is on the passengers side, the passengers side airbag will deploy even if there is no passenger.

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

Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff system designed primarily to protect a child riding in the front passengers seat.

If the side airbag off indicator comes on (see page ), have the passenger sit upright. Once the passenger is out of the airbags deployment path, the system will turn the airbag back on, and the indicator will go out.

There will be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into or out of the airbag deployment path and when the indicator comes on or goes off.

A front seat passenger should not use a cushion or other object as a backrest. It may prevent the cutoff system from working properly.

Although Acura does not encourage children to ride in front, if the sensors in the seat detect a child has leaned into the side airbags deployment path, the airbag will shut off.

The side airbag may also shut off if a short adult leans sideways, or a larger adult slouches and leans sideways into the airbags deployment path.

Objects placed on the front passenger seat can also cause the side airbag to be shut off.

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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.

In a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on the drivers or the passengers side of the vehicle.

If the rollover sensor detects your vehicle is about to roll over, it signals the control unit, which immediately deploys both side curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt tensioners.

The airbag on the passengers side will deploy, and the seat belt tensioner will activate, even if there are no passengers on that side of the vehicle.

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

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When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on briefly then goes off. This tells you the system is working properly.

This indicator alerts you that the

passengers side airbag has been automatically shut off. It does mean there is a problem with your side airbags.

The SRS indicator alerts you to a potential problem

with your airbags or seat belt tensioners.

If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, you should have the system checked by your dealer. For example:

If the SRS indicator does not come on after you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

If the indicator stays on after the engine starts.

If the indicator comes on or flashes on and off while you drive.

You will also see a CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM message on the multi-information display (see page

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If you see any of these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when you need them.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the indicator should come on briefly and go out (see page ). If it does not come on, stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger in the front seat, you will also see a PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF message on the multi-information display. Have the system checked (see page ).81

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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.

This indicator alerts you that the passengers front airbag has been shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child) on the front passengers seat. It does there is a problem with the airbag.

Be aware that objects placed on the front seat can cause the indicator to come on.

If no weight is detected on the front seat, the airbag will be automatically shut off. However, the indicator will not come on.

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

If an adult or teenage passenger is riding in front, move the seat as far to the rear as possible, and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly.

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

Any items under the front passengers seat.

Any objects hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.

If no obstructions are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

Any object, such as a folded-down back seat, that is touching the rear of the seat-back.

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Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no parts you can safely service. However, you must have your vehicle serviced if:

Any airbag that has deployed must be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. Any seat belt tensioner that activates must also be replaced.

Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible. If you ignore this indication, your airbags may not operate properly.

Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by yourself. This must be done by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop.

Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection.

Tampering could cause the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury.

If water or another liquid soaks into a seat- back, it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly.

Even if your airbags do not inflate, your dealer should inspect the drivers seat position sensor, the front passengers weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts worn during the crash to make sure they are operating properly.

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An airbag ever inflates.

The SRS indicator alerts you to a problem.

Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags.

Do not tamper with airbag components or wiring for any reason.

Do not expose the front passengers seat-back to liquid.

If your vehicle has a moderate to severe impact.

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This could make the drivers seat position sensor or the front passengers weight sensors ineffective. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, first contact Acura Client Services at 800-382-2238.

Improperly replacing or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a side impact.

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Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting your dealer.

Do not cover or replace front seat- back covers without consulting your dealer.

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Children depend on adults to protect them. However, despite their best intentions, many adults do not know how to protect 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 the death of children ages 12 and under.

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

(see pages ). (see pages ).

If you have children, or ever need to drive with a child in your vehicle, be sure to read this section. It begins with important general guidelines, then presents special information for infants, small children, and larger children.

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Infants and small children must be restrained in an approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle

Larger children must be restrained with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on a booster seat until the seat belt f its them properly

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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 and use a booster seat if necessary.

Front airbags have been designed to help protect adults in a moderate to severe frontal collision. To do this, the passengers front airbag is quite large, and it can inflate with enough force to cause very serious injuries.

According to accident statistics, children of all ages and sizes are safer when they are restrained in a back seat.

If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the childs head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating front airbag can strike the child with enough force to kill or very seriously injure a small child.

Whenever possible, larger children should sit in the back seat, on a booster seat if needed, and be properly restrained with a seat belt. (See page for important information about protecting larger children.)

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children aged 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat. Some states have laws restricting where children may ride.

Children who ride in the back are less likely to be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision or hard braking. Also, children cannot be injured by an inflating front airbag when they ride in the back.

Even though your vehicle has an advanced front airbag system that automatically turns the passengers front airbag off (see page ), please follow these guidelines:

If the airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant.

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Protecting Children General Guidelines

Small Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passengers front airbag can be hazardous.

Larger Children Children who have outgrown child seats are also at risk of being injured or killed by an inflating passengers front airbag.Infants

Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passengers front airbag.

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To remind you of the passengers front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, 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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Your vehicle has two rows of back seats where children can be properly restrained. If you ever have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:

Place the largest child in the front seat, provided the child is large enough to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly (see page ).

Move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible (see page ).

Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat (see page ).

Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured (see page

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Many parents say they prefer to put an infant or a small child in the front passenger seat so they can watch the child, or because the child requires attention.

Placing a child in the front seat exposes the child to hazards in a frontal collision, and paying close attention to a child distracts the driver from the important tasks of driving, placing both of you at risk.

If a child requires close physical attention or frequent visual contact, we strongly recommend that another adult ride with the child in a back seat. The back seat is far safer for a child than the front.

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For example, infants and small children left in a vehicle on a hot day can die from heatstroke. A child left alone with the key in the ignition switch can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others.

If you are not wearing a seat belt in a crash, you could be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. If you are wearing a seat belt, the child can be torn from your arms and be seriously hurt or killed.

During a crash, the belt could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

This can prevent children from accidentally falling out (see page ).

If a child wraps a loose seat belt around their neck, they can be seriously or fatally injured. (See pages and for how to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.)

Children who play in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside. Teach your children not to play in or around vehicles.

Even very young children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition switch, and open the tailgate, which can lead to accidental injury or death.

If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

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Additional Safety Precautions Never hold an infant or child on your lap.

Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child.

Use childproof door locks to prevent children from opening the doors.

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.

Lock all doors and the tailgate when your vehicle is not in use.

Keep vehicle keys/remote transmitters out of the reach of children.

Never let two children use the same seat belt.

Do not leave children alone in a vehicle.

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If placed facing forward, an infant could be very seriously injured during a frontal collision.

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

Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for a babys head, neck, and back.

If the passengers front airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant.

Two types of seats may be used: a seat designed exclusively for infants, or a convertible seat used in the rear- facing, reclining mode.

When properly installed in the second row, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving their seat as far back as recommended, or from locking their seat-back in the desired position.

A rear-facing child seat can be placed in any seating position in the back seat, but not in the front.

It can also interfere with proper operation of the passengers advanced front airbag system.

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Do not put a rear-facing child seat in a forward-facing position.

Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front seat.

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Of the different seats available, we recommend those that have a five- point harness system as shown.

In any of these situations, we strongly recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front passengers 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.

We also recommend that a small child use the child seat as long as possible, until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat.

A child who is at least one year old, and who fits within the child seat makers weight and height limits, should be restrained in a forward- facing, upright child seat.

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

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

We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in a back seat, not the front.

If it is necessary to put a forward- facing child seat in the front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, be sure the child seat is firmly secured to the vehicle and the child is properly strapped in the seat.

Even with advanced front airbags, which can automatically turn the passengers front airbag off (see page ), a back seat is the safest place for a small child.

If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the childs head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating airbag can strike the child with enough force to cause very serious or fatal injuries.

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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.

Since LATCH-compatible child seats are easier to install and reduce the possibility of improper installation, we recommend selecting this style.

Whatever type of seat you choose, to provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three requirements:

Look for FMVSS 213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.

Rear-facing for infants, forward- facing for small children.

Before purchasing a conventional child seat, or using a previously purchased one, we recommend that you test the seat in the specific vehicle seating position or positions where the seat will be used.

When buying a child seat, you need to choose either a conventional child seat, or one designed for use with the lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) system.

Conventional child seats must be secured to a vehicle with a seat belt, whereas LATCH-compatible seats are secured by attaching the seat to hardware built into the second-row seats.

In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- compatible child seat can be installed using a seat belt.

The child seat should meet U.S. or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

The child seat should be of the proper type and size to fit the child.

The child seat should fit the vehicle seating position (or positions) where it will be used.

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After selecting a proper child seat and a good place to install the seat, there are three main steps in installing the seat:

All child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt or with the LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) system. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the vehicle can be endangered in a crash.

After installing a child seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure.

A child seat secured with a seat belt should be installed as firmly as possible. However, it does not need to be rock solid. Some side-to-side movement can be expected and should not reduce the child seats effectiveness.

If the child seat is not secure, try installing it in a different seating position, or use a different style of child seat that can be firmly secured.

The following pages provide guidelines on how to properly install a child seat. A forward-facing child seat is used in all examples, but the instructions are the same for a rear- facing child seat.

Make sure the child is properly strapped in the child seat according to the child seat makers instructions. A child who is not properly secured in a child seat can be seriously injured in a crash.

Properly secure the child seat to the vehicle.

Make sure the child seat is firmly secured.

Secure the child in the child seat.

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Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) at each of the second row seats.

To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in either outer second row seat:

Move the seat belt buckle or tongue away from the lower anchors.

Make sure there are no objects near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the child seat and the anchors.

When you install a child seat in rear seating position, use the lower anchors as shown in the illustration. You can install up to three child seats at a time with LATCH.

Do not attach two child seat connectors to a single lower anchor at a time.

The location of each lower anchor is indicated by a small button above the anchor point.

The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH.

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Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then attach the seat to the lower anchors according to the child seat makers instructions.

Some LATCH-compatible seats have a rigid-type connector as shown above.

Other LATCH-compatible seats have a flexible-type connector as shown above.

Whatever type you have, follow the child seat makers instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit.

Lift the head restraint (see page ), then route the tether strap

through the legs of the head restraint and over the seat-back, making sure the strap is not twisted.

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Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure.

Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchor, then tighten the strap as instructed by the child seat maker.

To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in the center seating position on the second row seat, use the center lower anchors as shown above.

Follow step 1 through 4 as described previously to secure the child seat.

Lower the head restraint first. Route the tether strap over the head restraint and seat-back, then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted.

Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure.

Pull up the cover below the armrest and find one of the anchors. The other anchor is located underneath the flap at the bottom of the outer seats inner bolster.

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When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt.

With the child seat in the desired seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat makers instructions, then insert the latch plate into the buckle.

To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops, then let the belt feed back into the retractor.

After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If the belt is locked, you will not be able to pull it out. If you can pull the belt out, it is not locked, and you will need to repeat these steps.

In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the drivers have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a child seat.

If you intend to install a child seat in the center seating position of second row seat, make sure the detachable seat belt is securely latched (see page ).

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Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to retract fully, then repeat these steps.

A child seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the second or third row.

To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract.

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

After confirming that the belt is locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. Remember, if the lap part of the belt is not tight, the child seat will not be secure.

To remove slack, it may help to put weight on the child seat, or push on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt.

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Each second row seat has a tether anchorage point behind the seat- back.

After properly securing the child seat in the desired position (see page ), lift the head restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat-back.

For the center seat, lower the head restraint, then route the tether strap over the head restraint and seat-back.

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Route the tether strap over the head restraint, then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted.

Each third row seat has a tether anchorage point on the tailgate sill.

Secure the child seat in the desired position (see page ).

Select the anchor point you want to use. Then open the anchor cover with a small flat-tip screwdriver.

Tighten the strap according to the seat makers instructions.

Attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the tether strap is not twisted.

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When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the child should sit in a back seat on a booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder belt.

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.

To determine if a lap/shoulder belt properly fits a child, have the child put on the seat belt, then ask yourself:

Does the child sit all the way back against the seat?

Do the childs knees bend comfortably over the edge of the seat?

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Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in front can result in injury or death if the passengers front airbag inflates.

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

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Does the shoulder belt cross between the childs neck and arm?

Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the childs 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 belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outgrown a forward-

facing child seat should ride in a back seat and use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder belt fits them properly without the booster.

Some states and Canadian provinces also 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 states or provinces where you intend to drive.

Booster seats can be high-back or low-back. Whichever style you select, make sure the booster seat meets federal safety standards and that you follow the booster seat makers instructions.

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If a child who uses a booster seat must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible and be sure the child is wearing the seat belt properly.

A child may continue using a booster seat until the tops of their ears are even with the top of the vehicles or boosters seat-back. A child of this height should be tall enough to use the lap/shoulder belt without a booster seat.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat.

If the passengers front airbag inflates in a moderate to severe frontal collision, the airbag can cause serious injuries to a child who is unrestrained, improperly restrained, sitting too close to the airbag, or out of position.

A side airbag also poses risks. If any part of a larger childs body is in the path of a deploying side airbag, the child could receive possibly serious injuries.

Of course, children vary widely. And while age may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in front, there are other important factors you should consider.

Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit (see pages and ). If the seat belt does not fit properly, with or without the child sitting on a booster seat, the child should not sit in front.

To safely ride in front, a child must be able to follow the rules, including sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride.

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If you decide that a child can safely ride up front, be sure to:

Carefully read the owners manual, and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information.

Move the vehicle seat to the rear- most position.

Have the child sit up straight, back against the seat, and feet on or near the floor.

Check that the childs seat belt is properly and securely positioned.

Supervise the child. Even mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten the seat belts or sit properly.

This could result in serious neck injuries during a crash.

This could cause very serious injuries during a crash. It also increases the chance that the child will slide under the belt in a crash and be injured.

If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Devices intended to improve a childs comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

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Additional Safety Precautions Do not let a child wear a seat belt across the neck.

Do not let a child put the shoulder part of a seat belt behind the back or under the arm.

Two children should never use the same seat belt.

Do not put any accessories on a seat belt.

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Your vehicles exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide should not enter the vehicle in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle properly and follow the information on this page.

High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as a garage. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even with the door open, run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle out of the garage.

The vehicle is raised for an oil change. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust. The vehicle was in an accident that may have damaged the underside.

Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:

With the tailgate open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into your vehicles interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate open, open all the windows, and set the climate control system as shown below.

If you must sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running, even in an unconfined area, adjust the climate control system as follows:

Select the fresh air mode. Select the mode. Turn the fan on high speed. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.

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

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

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 your dealer for a replacement.

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This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle. All the essential controls are within easy reach.

...........................Control Locations . 62 ............................Instrument Panel . 63

..........Instrument Panel Indicators . 64 .............................................Gauges . 72

.............Multi-Information Display . 73 Controls Near the Steering

.........................................Wheel . 115 Windshield Wipers and

.................................Washers . 116 Rear Window Wiper and

...................................Washer . 117 .........Turn Signal and Headlights . 118

...............Hazard Warning Button . 122

...............Rear Window Defogger . 122 ......Instrument Panel Brightness . 123 ......Steering Wheel Adjustments . 124

.............................Keys and Locks . 126 ......................Immobilizer System . 128

..............................Ignition Switch . 129 ....................................Door Locks . 130

............Childproof Door Locks . 131 ..........................................Tailgate . 131

..........................Power Tailgate . 132 .....................Remote Transmitter . 135

...............................................Seats . 140 ...................Detachable Anchor . 144

..................................Seat Heaters . 146 ............................Power Windows . 147

.......................................Moonroof . 150 ...............................Parking Brake . 151

...........................................Mirrors . 152 Driving Position Memory

........................................System . 155 ...............................Interior Lights . 157

.........Interior Convenience Items . 160 .....................Beverage Holders . 161

.............Console Compartment . 162 ..............Storage Compartment . 162

..................................Glove Box . 162 ....................Sunglasses Holder . 163

.............................Cargo Hooks . 163 ...................................Sun Visor . 164

............................Vanity Mirror . 164 ........Accessory Power Sockets . 164

.......................AC Power Outlet . 165

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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

AUDIO SYSTEM

GAUGES

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS

HomeLink BUTTONS

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

HEADPHONE CONNECTORSAUXILIARY INPUT JACKS

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES

DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

REAR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

MOONROOF SWITCH

POWER TAILGATE BUTTON

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH

PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE

(P.155)

(P.130)

(P.151)

(P.147)

(P.317)

(P.132)

(P.319) (P.151) (P.263) (P.264)

(P.173)

(P.333)

(P.178)

(P.168)

(P.153)

(P.150)(P.272)(P.63) (P.72)

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LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR

MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

LIGHTS ON INDICATOR

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.65)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

SH-AWD INDICATOR

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR

FOG LIGHT INDICATOR

ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM INDICATOR

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR

(P.68)

(P.70)

(P.71)

(P.66)

(P.69)

(P.69)

(P.65)

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(P.65) (P.70) (P.67)

(P.67)

(P.71)

(P.70) (P.70)

LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.71)

(P.68)

(P.66)

(P.66)

(P.70)

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VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR

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The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your vehicle.

If you continue driving without fastening your seat belt, the beeper sounds and the indicator flashes again at regular intervals, and you will also see a FASTEN SEAT BELT or FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT message on the multi- information display (see page ).

For more information, see page .

This indicator reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before fastening your seat belts, the beeper sounds, and the indicator flashes. If you do not fasten your seat belts before the beeper stops, the indicator stops flashing but remains on.

If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position.

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This indicator has two functions:

It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It is a reminder to check the parking brake. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the rear brakes, axles, and tires.

If you drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will sound, and you will also see a RELEASE PARKING BRAKE message on the multi-information display (see page ).

If it stays on after you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, it can indicate a problem in the brake system. You will also see a LOW BRAKE FLUID or CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM message on the multi-information display (see pages ). For more information, see page .

If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged, and you will also see a CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM message on the multi- information display. For more information, see page .

The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is running, or if a CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL message is on the multi-information display. For more information, see page .

You will also see a CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM message on the multi-information display. For more information, see page .

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator

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This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passengers side airbag has automatically shut off. You will also see a PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF message on the multi- information display (see page ). For more information, see page .

This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags. This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your side airbags, passengers side airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, or automatic seat belt tensioners. You will also see a CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM message on the multi-information display (see page ). For more information, see page .

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If this indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. If this happens, take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. You will also see a CHECK ABS SYSTEM message on the multi-information display (see page ). For more information, see page .

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This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

It comes on as a reminder that you have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system.

It flashes when VSA is active (see page ).

If it comes on and stays on at any other time, or it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the VSA system. You will also see a CHECK VSA SYSTEM message on the multi- information display (see page ). Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. Without VSA, your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement. For more information, see page .

This indicator may also come on if there is a problem with the trailer stability assist function (see page

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This indicator has four functions.

It flashes when trailer stability assist is activating (see page ).

It comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system. You will also see a CHECK VSA SYSTEM message and a CHECK TRAILER STABILITY ASSIST message on the multi- information display (see page ).

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II)

position. For more information, see page .

The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If the indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page ). Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling.

When you press the hazard warning button, both turn signals blink. All turn signals on the outside of the vehicle should flash.

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This indicator monitors the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid. It should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on while driving, it means the transmission fluid temperature is too high. Pull to the side of the road when it is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out.

You will also see an A/T TEMP HIGH message on the multi- information display (see page ).

Most of the time, this indicator comes on along with other indicators in the instrument panel such as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one or more of your vehicles tires are extremely low on pressure.

You will also see a CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message on the multi- information display (see page ).

If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is safe, check which tire has lost pressure on the multi- information display, and determine the cause. If it is because of a flat tire, have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. If two or more tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. For more information, see page .

This indicator comes on when there is a system message on the multi- information display. Press the INFO button on the steering wheel (see page ) to see the message (see page ).

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Continuing to drive with the A/T temperature indicator on may cause serious damage to the transmission.

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If this indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the SH-AWD system. You will also see a CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM message on the multi-information display (see page ). Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. For more information, see page .

Pull to the side of the road when it is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out.

This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It will then go off if you have inserted a properly-coded ignition key. If it is not a properly- coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engines fuel system will be disabled. (see page ).

If the indicator blinks while driving, it indicates the differential temperature is too high. You will also see a SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. HIGH message on the multi-information display (see page

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Continuing to drive with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to the system.

This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on. It comes on when the light switch is in either the

or position. This indicator will also come on when the light switch is in AUTO and the lights turn on automatically. If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position without turning off the light switch, this indicator will remain on. A reminder chime will also sound when you open the drivers door.

This indicator comes on when you turn on the fog lights. For more information, see page .

This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. For more information, see page .

This indicator comes on when you turn on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button (see page ).

This indicator comes on when you set the cruise control. See page

for information on operating the cruise control.

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Lights On Indicator Cruise Main IndicatorFog Light Indicator

High Beam Indicator Cruise Control Indicator

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This indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II), and remains on until the engine starts. If this indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the system. While this indicator is on, the comfort button will not work, and the system will not function. You will also see a "CHECK ADS SYSTEM" message on the multi-information display. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer as soon as possible. For more information, see page .

This indicator comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon.

When the indicator comes on, there is about 1.8 US gal (7.0 ) of fuel remaining in the tank before the needle reaches E. There is a small reserve of fuel remaining in the tank when the needle does reach E. You

This indicator comes on when the security system is set. See page

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will also see a "LOW FUEL" message on the multi-information display (see page 82).

This shows the temperature of the engines coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, the pointer may rise to the upper zone. If it reaches the red (hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. For

instructions and precautions on checking the engines cooling system, see page .

This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount.

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Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. Running out of f uel could cause the engine to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter.

The multi-information display in the instrument panel displays various information and messages when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. Some of the messages help you operate your vehicle more comfortably. Others help to keep you aware of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for continued trouble-free driving.

When you open the drivers door, a Welcome message is shown on the multi-information display. When you turn the ignition switch from the ON (II) position to the ACCESSORY (I) position, a Goodbye message is shown on the display.

To change the display, press the INFO ( / ) button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the main menu appears (see page ).

With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, the multi-information display changes as shown in the next page each time you press the INFO ( / ) button or SEL/RESET button.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, what you last selected is displayed.

In the multi-information display, the system message is also displayed (see page ) and you can customize your vehicle control settings (see page ).

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Main Menu

INFO button

SEL/RESET button

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Go to Customize Menu (See page 83)

Go to HandsFreeLink Menu (See page 276)

Trip Computer (See page 78)

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(See page 75)

Tire Pressure for each tire (See page 77)

When the main menu is blank, SH-AWD or TIRE PRESSURE, pressing the SEL/RESET button changes the display to trip meter/ odometer outside temperature/ odometer and engine oil life/ odometer.

The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.

This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it. There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track of two different distances.

To reset a trip meter, display it, and then press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets to 0.0. CONTINUED

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The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. The temperature reading can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. This can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your vehicle speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h). When you start your trip, the sensor is not fully acclimatized, therefore it may take several minutes until the proper temperature is displayed.

In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32F, 0C) could mean that ice is forming on the road surface. You can adjust the outside temperature display (see page ).

This shows the outside Fahrenheit temperature in U.S. models, and Centigrade temperature in Canadian models.

When you reset Trip A, average fuel economy A is reset at the same time. When you reset Trip B, average fuel economy B is reset.

In the customizing mode, you can set Trip A and average fuel economy A to reset at the same time when you refuel your vehicle (see page ).92

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When the tire pressure monitor is shown on the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown. You can see the pressure of each tire in this monitor. If one or more tires are low, inflate them to the correct pressure. For more information, see page .

This monitor shows how much torque is being delivered to each wheel. For more information, see page .

This shows the remaining life of the engine oil. It shows 100% after the engine oil is replaced and the display is reset. The engine oil life is calculated based on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions. For more information, see page .375

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You can receive or make phone calls from your cellphone through your vehicles HandsFreeLink (HFL) system without touching your cellphone.

To use the system, your cellphone and the HFL system must be linked. Not all cellphones are compatible with this system. Refer to page

for instructions on how to link your cellphone to the HFL and how to receive or make phone calls, or visit the handsfreelink.com website.

When the main menu displays Trip Computer, pressing the SEL/RESET button changes the display to AVERAGE FUEL A/RANGE to AVERAGE FUEL B/RANGE and to AVERAGE SPEED/ELAPSED TIME.

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This shows the estimated distance you can travel on the fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This distance is estimated from the fuel economy you received over the last several miles(U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it will vary with changes in speed, traffic, etc.

This shows your vehicles average fuel economy in mpg (U.S. models) or liter/100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset the Trip A or Trip B.

You can customize the Trip A and AVERAGE FUEL A reset condition in the multi-information display (see page ).

This shows the average speed you are traveling in miles per hour (mph) for U.S. models or kilometers per hour (km/h) for Canadian models.

To reset the AVERAGE SPEED you have traveled, press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets.

This shows the time passed traveled since you last reset it. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, ELAPSED TIME is reset.

If you want to reset the ELAPSED TIME manually, go to the trip computers ELAPSED TIME display, and press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets.

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If there is a problem with your vehicle, for example, the engine oil level is low or a door is not fully closed, the multi-information display will show you the problem. It does this by interrupting the current display with one or more messages.

The system message(s) triggers the appropriate indicator(s) on the instrument panel, including the system message indicator, to come on. The system message indicator does not go off until the problem(s) is corrected.

You will also hear a beep when the system message indicator comes on for the first time.

Most of the messages are displayed for about 5 seconds, and then the normal display returns. If there are several system messages to be shown, the display switches these messages every 5 seconds.

To cancel the message(s) before 5 seconds elapsed, press the INFO ( / ) button on the steering wheel.

Even if you press the INFO ( / ) button, some messages stay on or come on again at regular intervals until the problem is corrected.

You can see the message(s) again by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly if the system message indicator remains lit on the instrument panel.

Here is a list of all messages:

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See page 33

See page 11

See page 20

See page 20

See page 33

See page 151

See page 432

See page 432

See page 430

See page 431

See page 430

See page 349

See page 351

See page 368

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Canada

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

See page 341

See page 332

See page 121

See page 376

See page 318

See page 71

See page 392

See page 354

See page 333

See page 341

See page 134

See page 68

See page 345

See page 346

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When the main menu displays Keyless Memory Settings , you can customize some vehicle control settings. To enter the customizing mode, press the SEL/RESET button.

If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position, or move the shift lever out of Park, the display will change to the normal screen.

You can customize some vehicle control settings for DRIVER 1 and DRIVER 2 separately. If DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 is not displayed, customizing is not possible.

To have the drivers ID detected, make sure your remote transmitter is linked to the system (see Keyless Memory Settings on page ).

If you want the settings as they were when the vehicle left the factory, select DEFAULT ALL, as described on page .

Refer to the table on the following pages about the settings you want to customize.

If you want to change any vehicle control settings, select CHG SETTING, then press the SEL/ RESET button.

To change the settings, the ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position, and the vehicle must be stopped with the transmission in Park.

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TRIP B

LOW MIN OFF

ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH

5F 0F 5F (U.S.)

3C 0C 3C (Canada) ON OFF HIGH MID LOW MANUAL ONLY IGN OFF TRIP A MAX HIGH MID ON OFF ON OFF

Changes the language used in the display.

Changes the outside temperature reading above or below its current reading.

Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy to reset when you refuel. Changes the indicator alarm volumes into three levels.

Resets the elapsed time of your current trip.

Changes the interior light sensitivity to your liking.

Changes the drivers seat, the steering wheel, and the outside mirror positions to a stored setting. Moves the steering wheel fully in and up when the key is removed.

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POSITION SETUP (P.97)

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ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY

TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME

ELAPSED TIME RESET

AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION

MEMORY POSITION LINK

AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL

: Default setting

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Menu Item DescriptionGroup Setup PageSetting Option INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER

AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY

AUTO DOOR LOCK

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK

KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT

SECURITY RELOCK TIMER

WIPER ACTION

Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay on after you close the doors and the tailgate. Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior lights stay on after you close the drivers door.

Changes the timing of when the headlights come on. The headlight switch needs to be in the AUTO position. Changes the setting of when to automatically lock the doors.

Changes the setting of when to automatically unlock the drivers/all the doors.

Changes which doors unlock with the remote transmitter in a first push. The exterior lights flash each time you press the LOCK or UNLOCK button. A beeper will also sound when you press the LOCK button twice. Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the doors to relock and the security system to set after you unlock but do not open the door. Changes the wiper operation between two settings when the wiper switch is in the INT position. Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default.

LIGHTING SETUP (P.100)

DOOR/WINDOW SETUP (P.105)

WIPER SETUP (P.113) DEFAULT ALL (P.86)

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60 sec 30 sec 60 sec 30 sec 15 sec MAX HIGH MID SHIFT FROM P WITH VEH SPD OFF

IGN OFF OFF DRIVER DOOR ALL DOORS ON OFF

90 sec 60 sec 30 sec INTERMITTENT WITH VEH SPD SET CANCEL

15 sec

0 sec

LOW MIN

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SHIFT TO P DRIVER DOOR/ ALL DOORS

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If you want to set the default settings, press the INFO ( / ) button to select DEFAULT ALL, then press the SEL/RESET button.

When DEFAULT ALL is set, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the screen returns to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.

If the setting is not successfully completed, FAILED is shown for several seconds, and then the screen goes back to the normal message mode. Repeat the same procedure to select DEFAULT ALL.

If you want to cancel DEFAULT ALL, select CANCEL, then press the SEL/RESET button. The screen goes back to the previous display.

To set the default settings, press the INFO ( / ) button to select SET then press the SEL/RESET button.

DEFAULT ALL

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You can customize some of the vehicle control settings to your preference. Here are the settings you can customize:

METER SETUP

LIGHTING SETUP POSITION SETUP

DOOR/WINDOW SETUP WIPER SETUP

Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as

shown on the next page. Press the INFO ( / ) button, until you see the setup you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

When you want to change the vehicle control settings, press the INFO ( / ) button to select CHG SETTING, then press the SEL/ RESET button.

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Select DEFAULT ALL

SEL/RESET BUTTON

INFO ( / ) BUTTON

METER SETUP see page 89

POSITION SETUP see page 97

LIGHTING SETUP see page 100

DOOR/WINDOW SETUP see page 105

WIPER SETUP see page 113

Select EXIT

Select CANCEL

LANGUAGE SELECTION ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET with REFUEL

Here are the six custom settings for the meter setup:

ADJUST ALARM VOLUME ELAPSED TIME RESET AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION

While METER SETUP is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.

Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as

shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

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SEL/RESET BUTTON

Language Selection

There are three language selections you can make: English, French, and Spanish. To choose the language you want, follow these instructions:

You can choose this customize item from METER SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select the desired language by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears, go back to LANGUAGE SELECTION and repeat the procedure again.

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Adjust Outside Temp. Display

If you sometimes find that the temperature reading is a few degrees above or below the actual temperature, you can adjust it by following these instructions:

You can choose this customize item from METER SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

Adjust the outside temperature value by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. Press the SEL/RESET button to set the desired value.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears, go back to ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY and repeat the procedure again.

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U.S. models

Canadian models

U.S. models

Trip A & Avg. Fuel Reset With Refuel

To cause Trip A and AVG. FUEL to reset every time you refuel your vehicle, follow these instructions:

You can choose this customize item from METER SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears, go back to TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET with REFUEL and repeat the procedure again.

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Adjust Alarm Volume

Select the warning alarm volume from three levels.

You can choose this customize item from METER SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select the desired level by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears, go back to ADJUST ALARM VOLUME and repeat the procedure again.

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Elapsed Time Reset There are four elapsed time reset choices you can make:

MANUAL ONLY You can reset the elapsed time, when Trip Computers Elapsed Time is displayed (see page ).

IGN OFF The elapsed time is reset when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

TRIP A The elapsed time is reset when the Trip A is reset.

TRIP B The elapsed time is reset when the Trip B is reset.

You can choose this customize item from METER SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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Auto Interior Illumination

You can choose this customize item from METER SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears, go back to ELAPSED TIME RESET and repeat the procedure again.

While the headlight switch is turned on, the interior lights gradually dim, as the outside light level gets low. You can customize at which outside light level the lights start to dim.

There are MAX, HIGH, MID, LOW and MIN levels and OFF for the auto interior illumination settings.

If you want the illuminations to start dimming as early as possible, select MAX. For illuminations to start dimming as late as possible, select MIN. Choose HIGH, MID, or LOW for levels in between.

To disable the auto interior illumination function, select OFF.

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When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears, go back to AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION and repeat the procedure again.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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Here are the two custom settings for the position setup:

MEMORY POSITION LINK AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL

While POSITION SETUP is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.

Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as

shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

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SEL/RESET BUTTON

INFO ( or ) BUTTON

Memory Position Link

If MEMORY POSITION LINK is set to ON, the drivers seat, the steering wheel, and outside mirror positions move to the position stored in the memory when you open the drivers door, using the remote transmitter.

You can choose this customize item from POSITION SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears, go back to MEMORY POSITION LINK and repeat the procedure again.

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Auto Tilt & Telescope Steering Wheel

When AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL is set to ON, the steering wheel automatically moves fully in and up when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position and remove the key.

You can choose this customize item from POSITION SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears, go back to AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL and repeat the procedure again.

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INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY

While LIGHTING SETUP is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.

Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as

shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

Here are the three custom settings for the lighting setup:

Lighting Setup

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Interior Light Dimming Time

The interior lights fade out when you close all doors and tailgate. To change how long the lights stay on before they fade out, follow these instructions:

You can choose this customize item from LIGHTING SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears, go back to INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME and repeat the procedure again.

Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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Headlight Auto Off Timer

You can choose this customize item from LIGHTING SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off after the selected time when you remove the key from the ignition switch and close the drivers door. To change how long the lights stay on before they go off, follow these instructions:

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Auto Light Sensitivity The headlights automatically come on when the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ambient light reaches a changeable level. You can select the auto light sensitivity from the following five levels:

You can choose this customize item from LIGHTING SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears, go back to HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER and repeat the procedure again.

MIN The headlights come on when it is dark.

MAX The headlights come on when it is bright.

HIGH The headlights come on when it is somewhat bright.

MID The headlights come on when it is as bright as sunset or sunrise.

LOW The headlights come on when it is somewhat dark.

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When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears, go back to AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY and repeat the procedure again.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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Here are the five custom settings for the door/window setup:

AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER

While DOOR/WINDOW SETUP is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.

Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as

shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

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SEL/RESET BUTTON

INFO ( or ) BUTTON

Auto Door Lock There are three settings you can choose from:

SHIFT FROM P The doors lock whenever you move the shift lever out of Park.

WITH VEH SPD The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches about 10 mph (about 15 km/h).

OFF The auto door lock is deactivated all the time.

You can choose this customize item from DOOR/WINDOW SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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Auto Door Unlock There are three settings you can choose from:

SHIFT TO P The drivers door or all the doors, depending on the door lock mode setting ( see page ), unlock when you move the shift lever to Park.

IGN OFF The drivers door or all the doors, depending on the door lock mode setting ( see page ), unlock when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

OFF The auto door unlock is deactivated all the time. This is the factory default setting.

You can choose this customize item from DOOR/WINDOW SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears, go back to AUTO DOOR LOCK and repeat the procedure again.

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When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears, go back to AUTO DOOR UNLOCK and repeat the procedure again.

If you choose SHIFT TO P or IGN OFF, you will see the above display.

Press the INFO ( / ) button to switch the door lock mode setting between the drivers door and all doors. Then, press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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Key and Remote Unlock Mode

To select whether the drivers door unlocks or all the doors unlock when you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter, follow these instructions.

You can choose this customize item from DOOR/WINDOW SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears, go back to KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE and repeat the procedure again.

Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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Keyless Lock Acknowledgment When you push the LOCK button on the remote transmitter, some exterior lights flash, and a beeper sounds when you push the LOCK button again within 5 seconds to verify that the doors and the tailgate are locked and the security system has set (see page ). You can customize the exterior lights not to flash and the beeper not to sound.

You can choose this customize item from DOOR/WINDOW SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

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Security Relock Timer If you unlock the doors and the tailgate with the remote transmitter, but do not open any of the doors or the tailgate within 30 seconds, the doors and the tailgate automatically relock and the security system sets.

You can change this relock time from 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds.

You can choose this customize item from DOOR/WINDOW SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears, go back to KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT and repeat the procedure again.

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Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears, go back to SECURITY RELOCK TIMER and repeat the procedure again.

Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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Here is one custom setting for the wiper setup:

Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as

shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

You can select from these two settings when the wiper switch is in the INT (intermittent) position:

INTERMITTENT The intermittent operation varies according to the selection you make on the wiper levers intermittent control ring.

WITH VEH SPD The intermittent operation varies according to vehicle speed.

While WIPER SETUP is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.

WIPER ACTION

Wiper Action

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INFO ( / ) BUTTON

SEL/RESET BUTTON

If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears, go back to WIPER ACTION and repeat the procedure again.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

You can choose this customize item from WIPER SETUP by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.

: If equipped 1:

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DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCH

ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM SWITCH

MIRROR CONTROLS

POWER TAILGATE BUTTON

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS

HORN

HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ FRONT FOG LIGHTS

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

(P.117)

(P.352)

(P.153)

(P.147)

(P.317)

(P.132) (P.319) (P.353)

(P.266)

(P.146)

(P.164)

(P.122)

(P.122)

(P.34)

(P.123)(P.116)(P.229)(P.118)

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MIST OFF INT Intermittent LO Low speed HI High speed Windshield washers

Push the right lever up or down to select a position.

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

The wipers are not activated.

The wipers run at low speed.

The wipers run at high speed.

Pull back and hold the wiper control lever. The washers spray until you release the lever. The wipers run at low speed, then complete one more sweep after you release the lever.

To change the WIPER ACTION setting, see page .

The length of the wipe interval is varied automatically according to vehicle speed.

If you turn it to the shortest delay, the wipers change to low speed operation when the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).

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When you turn the wiper switch to the OFF position, the wiper will return to its parked position.

Rotate the switch clockwise to turn the rear window wiper ON. The wiper operates intermittently.

The headlight washers can be operated at any time by pressing the headlight washer button located next to the steering wheel column. The headlights must be turned on to use this button. In addition, the headlight washer operates when the windshield washers are first turned on.

The headlight washers use the same fluid reservoir as the windshield washers.

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Hold past ON to turn the rear window wiper on and to spray the rear window washer.

Rotate the switch counterclockwise to spray the window washer.

When you shift the transmission to the reverse position with the front windshield wipers activated, the rear window wiper operates automatically.

When the wiper control lever position is INT, the rear wiper operates intermittently. When it is LO or HI, the rear wiper operates continuously.

Push down on the lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever, and hold it. The lever will return to center when you release it or complete a turn.

Turning the switch to the position turns on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights.

Turning the switch to the position turns on the headlights. If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will hear a reminder chime when you open the drivers door.

Turn signal Off Parking and indicator lights AUTO Headlights on High beams Flash high beams Fog lights off Fog lights on

The rear window washer uses the same fluid reservoir as the wind- shield washer.

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When the light switch is in either of these positions, the lights on indicator comes on as a reminder.

This indicator stays on if you leave the lights on and turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position.

To switch from low beams to high beams, push the left lever forward until you hear a click. The blue high beam indicator will come on (see page ). Pull it back to return to low beams. To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it. The high beams stay on as long as you hold the lever back.

Even with the automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend that you turn on the lights manually when driving at night or in a dense fog, or when you enter dark areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

To change the AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY setting, see page

.

Do not leave the light switch in AUTO if you will not be driving the vehicle for an extended period (a week or more). You should also turn off the lights if you plan to leave the engine idling or off for a long time.

The automatic lighting feature turns on the headlights and all other exterior lights, when it senses low ambient light.

To turn on automatic lighting, turn the light switch to AUTO at any time. The lights will come on automatically when the outside light level becomes low (at dusk, for example). The lights on indicator comes on as a reminder. The lights and indicator will turn off automatically when the system senses high ambient light.

The lights will remain on when you turn off the ignition switch. They will turn off automatically when you remove the key and open the drivers door. To turn them on again, either turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position or turn the light switch to .

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Turn the fog lights on and off by turning the switch next to the headlight switch.

You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are on low beam. With the light switch in the AUTO position, you can also use the fog lights when the headlights turn on automatically. They will go off when the headlights turn off.

The automatic lighting feature is controlled by a sensor located on top of the dashboard. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on it.

With the headlight switch off, the daytime running lights come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. They remain on until you turn the ignition switch off, even if you set the parking brake.

When the headlights are on, the daytime running lights are off.

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If you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position with the headlight switch on, but do not open the door and get out, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the AUTO position).

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

This feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the drivers door.

To change the HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER setting, see page .

The automatic lighting off feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the or position or if the lights are turned on by setting the switch in the AUTO position, and you remove the key, then open and close the drivers door.

If you see a CHECK DRL SYSTEM message on the multi- information display, there is a problem with the daytime running light system. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked.

When the multi-information display shows a DRL OFF message, the daytime running lights are off. Follow the procedure in the left column to turn them on.

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Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive.

The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to side.

This button turns the rear window defogger off and on. Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on or off (see page ).

The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The indicator in the button lights to show the defogger is on. If you do not turn it off, the defogger will shut itself off after about 15 minutes. It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition. You have to turn it on again when you restart the vehicle.

Push the button between the center vents to turn on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signals and both indicators in the instrument panel to flash. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.

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The level of brightness is shown on the multi-information display while you adjust it. It goes out 5 seconds after you finish adjusting.

To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to

or . To cancel the glare reduction function, set the brightness to the highest level, then press the button. You will hear a beep when it is canceled.

You can customize when the glare reduction function starts. To change AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION, see page for more information.Adjust the brightness of the

instrument panel by pressing the or button. Press the button to increase the brightness and the button to decrease it. You can adjust the brightness with the headlight switch on or off.

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Make any steering wheel adjustments before you start driving.

Move the steering wheel in, out, up, or down by pushing and holding the adjustment switch in that direction.

Release the switch when the steering wheel reaches the desired position. Make sure the steering wheel points towards your chest, not toward your face, and that you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators.

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ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

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.

When you remove the key from the ignition switch, the steering wheel automatically moves fully in and up.

If your vehicles battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the fuse for the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel is removed, the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel system needs to be reset when you reconnect the battery or install the fuse.

Insert the key into the ignition switch, and remove it. The steering wheel automatically moves fully in and up to let you know the system is reset.

To change the AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL setting, see page .

The steering wheel then returns to its original position when you insert the key back in the ignition switch.

Steering wheel movement is also controlled by the driving position memory system (see page ).155

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These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the immobilizer system. They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged.

Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.

Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.

Keep the keys away from liquids. If they get wet, dry them immediately with a soft cloth.

The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle. The valet key works only in the ignition and the drivers door lock. You can keep the glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility.

You should have received a key number tag with your keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. The valet key does not contain a

battery. Do not try to take it apart.

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KEY NUMBER TAG

MASTER KEY WITH REMOTE TRANSMITTER

VALET KEY (Light Gray)

U.S. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models shown.

MDX, Technology, and Sport Packages models shown.

Always use the fully-extended key when you insert it to the ignition switch. If the key does not fully extend, the immobilizer system may not operate properly and prevents from starting the engine.

The key may come in contact with your finger while being retracted or extended. Make sure your fingers do not touch the pivot of the key when retracting or extending the key.

The master key can be retracted into the remote transmitter. To use the key, push the release button to release the key from the transmitter. The key should be fully extended. To retract the key, push the release button and at the same time push the key into the remote transmitter until it is securely latched.

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RELEASE BUTTON

U.S. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models shown.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems could result that may make your vehicle undrivable.

If you have lost your key and you cannot start the engine, contact your dealer.

If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your dealer.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on briefly, then go off. If the indicator starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the key. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again.

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly-coded key (or other device) is used, the engine will not start.

The system may not recognize your keys coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object (i.e. key chain) is near the ignition switch when you insert the key.

As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), and START (III).

You can insert or remove the key only in this position. To turn the key to the LOCK (0) position, the shift lever must be in Park, and you must push the key in slightly.

If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as you turn the key.

You can operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position.

This is the normal key position when driving. Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from the ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II) position.

Use this position only to start the engine. The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you let go of the key.

You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position and open the drivers door. Remove the key to turn off the beeper.

The shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch.

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LOCK (0)

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To lock all doors and the tailgate, press the bottom of the master door lock switch on either front door, pull the lock tab above the drivers door handle, or use the key on the outside lock on the drivers door.

Pressing the top of either master door lock switch will unlock all doors and the tailgate.

All doors and the tailgate can be locked from the outside by using the key in the drivers door lock. To unlock only the drivers door, insert the key, turn the key, and release it. The remaining doors and the tailgate unlock when you turn the key a second time within a few seconds.

To change the KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE setting, see page

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When the vehicle speed reaches about 10 mph (about 15 km/h) or more, all the doors lock automatically.

To change the AUTO DOOR LOCK setting, see page .

When you shift to P after driving, the drivers door unlocks.

To change the AUTO DOOR UNLOCK setting, see page .

The lock tab on any passengers door locks and unlocks that door.

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With any door and the tailgate open and the key in the ignition, both master door lock switches are disabled. They are not disabled if all the doors and the tailgate are closed. If you try to lock an open drivers door by pulling the lock tab rearward the lock tab on the drivers door pops out.

The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. With the lever in the LOCK position, the door cannot be opened from inside regardless of the position of the lock tab. To open the door, pull the lock tab up, and use the outside door handle.

To open the tailgate, push up inside the handle, then lift up. To close the tailgate, use the inner handle to pull it down, then press down on the back edge.

Keep the tailgate closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See

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The tailgate can also be closed by pressing the button on the tailgate. If you press the button again while the tailgate is closing, you will hear three beeps, and the tailgate will stop moving, reverse direction, and stop at the fully opened position.

Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter or the switch for about 1 second to open or close the tailgate. Each time you press the button on the remote transmitter or the switch, you will hear a beep, and some front and rear lights will flash.

If you push the same button or switch again while the tailgate is opening or closing, you will hear three beeps, and the tailgate will stop moving, reverse direction, and stop at the fully opened or closed position.

The tailgate can be opened and closed with the remote transmitter (see page ) or the switch in the drivers door pocket when both front doors are unlocked.

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The power tailgate has an auto- reverse feature. If it meets resistance while opening or closing, it will beep three times and reverse direction. However, the tailgate may not reverse immediately. Always make sure passengers and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or closing it.

Also check that passengers, especially children, do not have their hands on the edge of the tailgate or on the tailgate sill. The auto reverse feature stops working when the tailgate is about to latch so the motor can pull the tailgate shut.

If your vehicles battery is disconnected, goes dead, or the fuse is removed while the tailgate is fully open, the power tailgate needs to be reset. After connecting the battery or installing the fuse, close the tailgate fully by hand.

The power tailgate may not open or close under the these conditions:

When the tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.

Do not install any accessories on the tailgate. It may cause the tailgate not to function properly. If there is snow or ice on the tailgate, make sure to remove it before you operate the tailgate.

The tailgate has sensors on both sides. Be careful not to damage them. If the sensors are damaged, the power tailgate does not function properly.

When the vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.

The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.

If you push the tailgate release button inside the handle while the tailgate is opening or closing, it will stop moving. You need to open or close it the rest of the way manually.

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Closing a power tailgate while anyone is in the path of the tailgate can cause serious injury.

Make sure everyone is clear before closing the power tailgate.

Push the release lever to the right as shown.

If you need to unlock the tailgate manually, it means there is a problem with the tailgate. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer.

If you try to drive off with the tailgate not closed completely, a beeper sounds and a DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN message is shown on the multi-information display.

Keep the tailgate closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See

on page .

If there is a problem in the power tailgate system, you will see a CHECK POWER TAILGATE message on the multi-information display. Have the system checked by your dealer.

With this message shown on the multi-information display, you can still open or close the tailgate manually.

If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it manually.

Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver to remove the cover on the back of the tailgate.

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If you cannot open the tailgate, remove the cover on the back of the tailgate (see page ). Push the release lever to the right as shown, then pull the outer handle to open the tailgate.

Press this button once to lock all doors and the tailgate. Some exterior lights will flash. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors and tailgate are locked and the security system has set. This button does not work if any door or tailgate is not fully closed.

To change the KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT setting, see page .

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UNLOCK BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

UNLOCK BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

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TAILGATE BUTTON

Press this button once to unlock the drivers door. Push it twice to unlock the other doors. Some exterior lights will flash twice when you push the button. If you do not open any door or the tailgate within 30 seconds, they will automatically relock.

To change the KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE setting, see page

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To change the SECURITY RELOCK TIMER setting, see page

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When you press the UNLOCK button, the front and rear individual map lights and the cargo area light, depending on their switch positions, will come on (see page ). If you do not open any door or the tailgate, the lights stay on for about 30 seconds, then go out. If you relock the doors and the tailgate with the remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the lights will go off immediately.

Press and hold this button for about 1 second to attract attention; the horn will sound and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Panic mode does not work when the key is in the ignition switch.

Press and hold the TAILGATE button to open or close the power tailgate. When the tailgate begins to move, you will hear a beep, and some front and rear lights will flash.

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If you push the same button again while the tailgate is opening or closing, three beeps sound, the tailgate stops moving, reverses direction and stops in the fully opened or fully closed position.

Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature. Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid. If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.

If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate, replace the battery as soon as possible.

To replace the battery:

Remove the screw at the base of the transmitter with a small Phillips-head screwdriver.

Separate the keypad from the transmitter by pushing any button from outside.

Battery type: CR1616

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KEYPADSCREW

Remove the old battery and note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of the new battery is the same ( side facing up), then insert it in the keypad.

An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.

Snap the two halves of the keypad, then install the parts in reverse order.Place a cloth on the edge of the

keypad, and remove the upper half by carefully prying on the edge with a small flat-tip screwdriver.

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As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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BATTERY

Here are the settings activated with the remote;

Driving position memory (see page ).

When you unlock the drivers door with your remote, each remote activates the keyless memory settings related to that remote. The drivers ID (MEMORY 1 or MEMORY 2) is shown on the back of each remote.

You will also see the WELCOME DRIVER 1 or WELCOME DRIVER 2 message on the multi- information display, depending on which linked remote transmitter is used.

To turn off this feature, press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time. The LED in the remote will blink twice. Then release the buttons. Doing this cancels the keyless memory settings for that remote and restores the default settings.

To turn the keyless memory settings back on, repeat this procedure. The LED will blink once to indicate the feature has been turned on.

The steering wheel will move to the stored position when you insert the key into the ignition switch.

When you unlock and open the drivers door with the remote transmitter, the drivers seat (except the power lumbar feature) and outside mirrors start to move to the positions stored in memory. The indicator in the related memory button to the remote comes on.

Audio system settings (see page ).

Climate control settings (see page ).

Customized settings (see page ).83

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See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs.

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The controls for the power adjustable front seats are on the outside edge of each seat bottom. You can adjust the seats with the ignition switch in any position. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

Moves the seat forward and backward.

Raises or lowers the seat.

The passenger seat has the same adjustments as the drivers seat but without any lumbar adjustment.

Moves the whole seat up and forward, or down and backward. The front of the seat also tilts up or down at the same time.

Adjusts the seat-back angle forward or backward.

Increases or decreases the lumbar support. (Drivers seat only)

Moves the front of the seat up or down.

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See page for important safety information and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints.

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The front and the second row outer head restraints adjust for height. The head restraints in the second row center and third row seating positions can be positioned in the fully lowered or fully raised position. You need both hands to adjust the restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it while driving. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways, and push the restraint down.

They are most effective when you adjust them so the back of the occupants head rests against the center of the restraint.

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.

To remove one for cleaning or repair, push the release button, and lift the restraint up.

Make sure the head restraint locks in position when you reinstall it.

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RELEASE BUTTON

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When a passenger is seated in the second row center or a third row seating position, make sure the center head restraint is properly positioned.

To change the seat-back angle of the seats in the second row, pull up on the handle on the outside of the seat- back, and push the seat-back.

Overall, the seat-back has six different positions.

To unlatch the detachable anchor before folding the seat-back, insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle and allow the seat belt to retract. Store the detachable anchor and seat belt latch plates in the retractor housing.

Reverse this procedure to return the seat to the upright position. Make sure the seat is locked securely before driving.

Fold the seat-back forward.

Pull up the handle on the outside of the seat-back.

Lower the head restraints to their lowest positions.

The left and right halves can be folded separately.

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HANDLE

SECOND CENTER AND THIRD ROW

RELEASE BUTTON

To get into the third row seats, pull up the lever on the side of the passengers side second row seat- back. The seat-back will tilt forward, and then can be slid forward.

After you return the seat-back to the upright position, push the whole seat backwards until it latches. Make sure the seat is fully latched before sitting in it.

Use the latch plate to release the seat belt from the detachable anchor.

Lower the head restraints to their lowest positions.

To fold the third row seat, the second row seat-back must be folded down or completely up right.

Unlock the seat-back by pulling the handle. Push the seat-back forward.

Make sure the outer shoulder belts are positioned on each hook whenever the third seat is folded.

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THIRD SEAT HANDLE

RELEASE LEVER

When the seats are returned to the upright position, these detachable anchors should be latched back properly.

The seat belts in the second row center seat and the third row seats are equipped with detachable anchors.

To unlatch the detachable anchor, insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle. Store the detachable anchor and seat belt latch plates in the retractor housing.

Reverse this procedure to return the seat to the upright position. Make sure the seat is locked securely before driving. Reconnect the seat belts to the detachable anchors.

Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard (See on page ).324

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LATCH PLATE

Using a seat belt with the detachable anchor unlatched increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.

Before using the seat belt, make sure the detachable anchor is correctly latched.

Pull out the small latch plate and the latch plate from each holding slot in the ceiling, and pull out the seat belt to extend it.

Pull out the outer shoulder belts from the hook. Both of the third-row hooks should only be used when the seat belt is detached.

Line up the triangle marks on the small latch plate and anchor buckle when reattaching the belt and buckle.

Tug on the seat belt to verify that the detachable anchor is securely latched. Make sure the seat belt is not twisted.

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SMALL LATCH PLATE

LATCH PLATE

SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT

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ANCHOR BUCKLE

TRIANGLE MARKS

THIRD ROW SEATS SMALL LATCH PLATE

The outer second row seat cushions and seat-backs are equipped with seat heaters. Turning the switch on the driver side warms the outer seat behind the drivers seat only. The passenger side switch warms the outer seat behind the front passenger seat.

The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use them. Push the front of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the back of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.

Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. The passenger seat is only heated in the seat bottom because of the side airbag off system.

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The windows will operate for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

To open either front window fully, push the window switch firmly down to the second detent, then release it. The window automatically goes down all the way. To stop the window from going all the way down, pull back on the window switch briefly.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to raise or lower any window. To open a window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Pull back on the switch and hold it to close the window.

In the HI setting, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back on after the seats temperature drops.

In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes.

Follow these precautions when using the seat heaters:

Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.

If the engine is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters even on the LO setting. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.

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DRIVERS WINDOW SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

Closing a power window on someones hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

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

If your vehicles battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the drivers window fuse is removed, the AUTO function may be disabled. If the AUTO function is disabled, the power window system will need to be reset after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse.

Start the engine. Push down and hold the drivers window switch until the window is fully open.

Pull and hold the drivers window switch to close the window completely, then hold the switch for about 2 seconds.

If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting, have your vehicle checked by your dealer.

If either front window senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction and then stop. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again.

Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it.

To close either front window fully, pull back the window switch firmly to the second detent, then release it. The window automatically goes all the way up. To stop the window from going all the way up, push down on the window switch briefly.

When you push the MAIN switch in, the switch is off, and the passenger windows cannot be raised or lowered. To cancel this feature, push on the switch again to get it to pop out. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.

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You can open and close the windows and moonroof with the key in the drivers door lock.

Insert the key in the drivers door lock.

Turn the key clockwise, then release it.

Turn the key clockwise again, and hold it. All four windows and moonroof start to open. To stop the windows and the moonroof, release the key.

When the windows or moonroof stops before opening fully, to open the windows and moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 5 seconds).

To close: Insert the key in the drivers door lock.

Turn the key counterclockwise, then release it.

Turn the key counterclockwise again, and hold it. All four windows and the moonroof start to close. To stop the windows and the moonroof, release the key.

To open:

You can open all of the windows and the moonroof from outside with the remote transmitter.

Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the drivers door.

Press the UNLOCK button a second time, and hold it. All the doors unlock, and all four windows and moonroof start to open. To stop the windows and moonroof, release the button.

To open the windows and moonroof further, press the button again and hold it. If the windows and the moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 1 and 2.

You cannot close the windows or the moonroof with the remote transmitter.

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To close the windows and moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 5 seconds).

To open the moonroof fully, pull back the moonroof switch firmly. The moonroof opens all the way. To stop the moonroof from opening fully, push the switch briefly.

To tilt up the moonroof, push on the center of the moonroof switch. To stop the moonroof from tilting up fully, push the switch briefly.

To open or close the moonroof partially, pull back or push forward the moonroof switch lightly and hold it. The moonroof will stop when you release the switch.

To close the moonroof fully, firmly push the moonroof switch forward, then release it. The moonroof automatically closes all the way. To stop the moonroof from closing, push the switch briefly.

NOTE: If the windows and moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 2 and 3.

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Auto reverse does not work when closing the windows and moonroof with the key.

You can open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

To apply the parking brake, push the pedal down with your foot. To release it, pull the release handle fully. The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released, and the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position (see page ).

If the moonroof runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, and then stop. To close the moonroof, remove the obstacle, then use the moonroof switch again. Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the moonroof before closing it.

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RELEASE HANDLE

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

Opening or closing the moonroof on someones hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

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

If you try to open the moonroof in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or its motor.

Auto reverse does not work when closing the windows and moonroof with the key.

You will also see a "RELEASE PARKING BRAKE" message on the multi-information display (see page 82).

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you. Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to select the day or night position.

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TAB

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on.

The inside mirror can automatically darken to reduce glare. To turn on this feature, press the button on the bottom of the mirror. The AUTO indicator comes on as a reminder. When it is on, the mirror darkens when it senses the headlights of a vehicle behind you, then returns to normal visibility when the lights are gone. Press the button again to turn off this sensing.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Move the selector switch to L (drivers side) or R (passengers side).

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SELECTOR SWITCH

AUTO BUTTON

INDICATOR

SENSOR

There is also a sensor on the back of the mirror. Items hung on the mirror may block this sensor and af f ect perf ormance.

Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down.

When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings.

The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off.

Depending on the position of the selector switch, the left or right side mirror will pivot downward slightly when you shift the transmission into reverse. In the left position, the left mirror pivots. In the right position, the right mirror pivots. This gives you a better view of that side of the vehicle while parallel parking. The mirror returns to its original position when you take the transmission out of reverse. To turn this feature off, leave the switch in the center position.

Outside mirror positions can be stored in the driving position memory system (see page ).

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Adjust the seat to a comfortable position (see page ).

Store a driving position only when the vehicle is parked.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. You cannot add a new driving position to the memory unless the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. You can recall a memorized position with the ignition switch in any position.

Your vehicle has a memory feature for the steering wheel, drivers seat, and outside mirror positions.

Seat, except for power lumbar, steering wheel and outside mirror positions can be stored in separate memories. You select a memorized position by pushing the appropriate button or using the appropriate remote transmitter (Driver 1 or Driver 2). For more information see page .

Press and release the MEMO button on the control panel. You will hear a beep. Immediately press and hold one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) until you hear two beeps. The indicator in the memory button will come on. The current positions of the drivers seat, steering wheel, and outside mirrors are now stored.

Adjust the steering wheel to a comfortable position (see page

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MEMO BUTTON

MEMORY BUTTONS

Doing any of the following after pressing the MEMO button will cancel the storing procedure.

Not pressing a memory button within 5 seconds.

Readjusting the seat position.

Readjust the outside mirror position.

Each memory button stores only one driving position. Storing a new position erases the previous setting stored in that buttons memory. If you want to add a new position while retaining the current one, use the other memory button.

To select a memorized position, do this:

To stop the systems automatic adjustment, do any of these actions:

Press any button on the control panel: MEMO, 1, or 2. Push any of the adjustment switches for the seat. Shift out of Park. Adjust the outside mirrors.

Make sure the vehicle is parked.

Press the desired memory button (1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then release the button.

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If desired, you can use the adjustment switches to change the positions of the seat, steering wheel or outside mirrors after they are in their memorized position. If you change the memorized position, the indicator in the memory button will go out. To keep this driving position for later use, you must store it in the driving position memory.

The system will move the seat, steering wheel, and outside mirrors to the memorized positions. The indicator in the selected memory button will flash during movement. When the adjustments are complete, you will hear two beeps, and the indicator will remain on.

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The individual map lights in the front can be turned on and off by pressing the lenses.

The light control switch has three positions: OFF, Door Activated, and ON.

With any door or the tailgate left open, the lights stay on about 3 minutes, then go out.

After all doors are closed tightly, the lights dim slightly, then fade out in about 30 seconds.

To change the INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME setting, see page

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The lights also come on when the key is removed from the ignition switch.

The individual map lights in the second row and the cargo area light in the third row cannot be turned on.

The individual map lights in the front and second rows come on when any door or the tailgate is opened, or when the remote transmitter is used to unlock the doors (see page ). When the doors and the tailgate are closed, each light can be turned on and off by pushing the lens.

The cargo area light comes on when any door or the tailgate is opened if the light control switch is in the door activated (center) position. When the doors and the tailgate are closed, the cargo area light can be turned on with the switch in the light.

The individual door lights or the tailgate lights will operate when a door or the tailgate is opened.

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When the switch is in the OFF position:

When the switch is in the door activated position:

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DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION

ON

OFF

When the light control switch is in the position:ON

All the individual map lights come on and stay on as long as the switch remains in the ON position.

The cargo (3rd row) area light comes on if the switch is in the door activated position.

Turn on the front row individual map lights by pushing the lens. Push the lens again to turn it off. With the light control switch in the door activated position, the second row map lights can be turned on by pushing the lens. Push the lens again to turn it off.

The courtesy light between the map lights comes on when you turn the parking lights on. To adjust its brightness, press either of the instrument panel brightness control buttons ( or ).

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COURTESY LIGHT

The courtesy lights in all four doors come on when you open any door. The light around the ignition switch comes on when any door is opened. After you close the door, the ignition switch light stays on for about 30 seconds regardless of the interior light dimming time setting (see page

).

The lights in the tailgate have an on- off switch to control if the lights come on when the tailgate is opened. The tailgate lights do not come on when any other doors are opened.

The cargo area light has a three- position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on. In the center position, it comes on when you open the tailgate. In the ON position, it stays on continuously.

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GLOVE BOX

SUN VISOR VANITY MIRROR

SUNGLASSES HOLDER COAT HOOK

GROCERY HOOK

ACCESORY POWER SOCKETARMREST/BEVERAGE HOLDER

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

CENTER POCKET

ACCESORY POWER SOCKET

BEVERAGE HOLDER

STORAGE COMPARTMENTS

The center seat-back in the second is equipped with an armrest that provides the beverage holder. Pivot down the seat-back to use them.

To open the beverage holder, press and release the front lid. To close, press the lid again until it latches. When you put back the armrest in the center seat-back, make sure the lid is closed properly.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Liquid can also spill from the door pocket beverage holders when you open or close the doors. Use only resealable containers in the door pockets.

Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

Open the front beverage holder by sliding the lid.

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ARMREST BEVERAGE HOLDER

FRONT LID

Open the glove box by pulling the handle to the left. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key.

The storage compartment with a sliding lid is at the left-side foot of the front passenger seat.

For the third row, a storage compartment is located in the passenger side armrest. To open the compartment, push the button and lift the lid.

Your vehicle is equipped with a front seat armrest pad that is also a console compartment. To open the console compartment fully, push both buttons at the front of the compartment.

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LID

LIDS

BUTTONS

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.

To open the sunglasses holder, push on the raised detent. It will unlatch and swing down. To close it, push it until it latches. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving.

Some larger styles of sunglasses may not fit in the holder.

You may also store small items in this holder. Make sure they are small enough to let the holder close and latch, and that they are not heavy enough to cause the holder to pop open while driving.

The hooks on the floor of the cargo area enable you to tie down items stored in the back. Make sure all stored items are secured before driving.

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SUNGLASSES HOLDER

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HOOK

To use the sun visor, pull it down. When using the sun visor for the side window, remove the support rod from the clip, and swing it out.

Your vehicle has two or three accessory power sockets, depending on the model. All models have the front accessory power socket under the audio system and rear socket behind the third row seat on the drivers side.

To use the vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor, pull up the cover.

The vanity mirror light will not come on if the sun visor is slid outward.

Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle.

In this position, the sun visor can be adjusted by moving it on its slider. Do not use the extended sun visor over the inside mirror.

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Each socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps).

To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

The accessory power socket is located at the back of the front console compartment.

None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.

There is a 115 volt AC power outlet inside the front console compartment. To use the AC power outlet, open the lids and open the outlet cover. Insert the plug into the receptacle slightly, turn it 90 clockwise, then push in the plug all the way.

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Always run the engine when you use the AC power outlet.

The maximum capacity for this power outlet is 115 volt AC at 100 watts or less. If you use an appliance which requires more than 100 watts, it automatically stops supplying the power. If this happens, turn the ignition switch off and turn it on again.

The AC power outlet is not designed for electric appliances which require high initial peak wattage such as cathode-ray tube type televisions, refrigerators, electric pumps, etc. It is also not suitable for devices that process precise data such as medical equipment or measuring instruments. Any appliances that require an extremely stable power supply such as microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc., should not be connected to this outlet.

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NOTE:

The climate control system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.

The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to use them.

Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.

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................................Audio System . 178 Playing the AM/FM Radio

(Models without navigation ..................................system) . 179

.Playing the XM Satellite Radio . 183 .................................Playing Discs . 188

...Disc Changer Error Messages . 197 Audio System (Models with

...................navigation system) . 198 ..........Playing the AM/FM Radio . 199

............................Radio Reception . 203 .Playing the XM Satellite Radio . 208

.................................Playing Discs . 216 ...Disc Changer Error Messages . 226

..................Protecting Your Discs . 227 ......................Auxiliary Input Jack . 228

................Remote Audio Controls . 229 .................Radio Theft Protection . 231

..Setting the Clock and Calendar . 232 ........Rear Entertainment System . 233

............................Security System . 265 ...............................Cruise Control . 266

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AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

AUTO BUTTON

MODE BUTTONDUAL BUTTON REAR BUTTON

REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE

AUTO BUTTON MODE BUTTON

AUTO SYNC INDICATOR

AUTO INDICATOR

FRONT PASSENGERS SIDE TEMPERATUREDRIVERS SIDE TEMPERATURE

FRONT PASSENGERS SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

DRIVERS SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON

REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

OFF BUTTON

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

When you unlock the doors with your remote, the drivers ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the climate control settings are turned to the respective mode automatically when the ignition is turned to the ON (II) position.

The climate control system can also be operated by voice control. See the Navi section in your quick start guide for an overview of this system, and the navigation system manual for complete details.

Press the Auto button on the front control panel.

Set the desired temperature with the temperature control buttons. You will see AUTO in the systems display.

The automatic climate control system in your vehicle picks the proper combination of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation to maintain the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels.

You can set the drivers side temperature, the passengers side temperature, and the temperature of the rear passenger compartment separately.

The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or heated air that will, as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.

The drivers side temperature, the passengers side temperature and the rear passenger compartment temperature can be set separately. Press the button of the appropriate temperature control to increase the temperature of airflow. Press the button to decrease it. Each set temperature is shown in the display. The rear temperature is shown in the display on the back of the center console.

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When you press a fan control button, the fan is taken out of AUTO mode.

When the indicator in the dual button is on, the drivers side and passengers side temperature can be controlled independently (see page

).

When the indicator in the rear button is on, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can be controlled independently (see page

).

When you set the temperature to its lower limit ( ) or its upper limit ( ), the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.

When you press this button, the indicator in the button comes on, and the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can be adjusted separately with the temperature control buttons on the back of the center console. With the indicator off, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment is synchronized to the drivers side set temperature. You will see the AUTO SYNC on the system display of the rear control panel. Changing the temperature of the rear passenger compartment also makes the indicator to turn on, and takes the system out of synchronized mode. This causes the word SYNC in the display to go out.

In the Auto mode, the vehicles interior temperature is independently regulated for the driver, front passenger, and rear

passengers according to each adjusted temperature. The system also regulates each temperature based on the information of the sun light sensor and the sun position which is updated automatically by the navigations global positioning system (GPS). For example, if the drivers side of the vehicle getting to much sun, the system will adjust to a lower temperature.

You can set the temperatures for the drivers side and the passengers side separately when this button is pressed (indicator is on). When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, the temperatures for both sides are synchronized to the drivers side set temperature. When defrost mode is selected, dual mode operation is canceled.

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You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is in fully automatic mode. All other features remain automatically controlled. Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the display to go out.

If you press the OFF button, the climate control system shuts off completely.

Keep the system completely off for short periods only.

To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times. Press the button to increase

the fan speed and airflow. Press the button to decrease it.

This button turns the air conditioning on and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.

When you turn the A/C off, the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you set the temperature control below the outside temperature.

When the indicator in the button is on, air from the vehicles interior is sent throughout the system again. When the indicator is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode).

Switch to recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to fresh air mode.

The system should be left in fresh air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up.

The outside air intakes for the climate control system are at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris.

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Fan Control

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button

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For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.

When the indicator in the button is on, the front passengers and rear passenger compartment temperatures cannot be set separately from the drivers.

Airflow is divided between the floor and corner vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

This button directs the main airflow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any mode selection you may have made.

When you select , the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. For faster defrosting, manually set the fan speed to high. You can also increase airflow to the windshield by closing the corner vents on the dashboard. To close the vents, rotate the wheel under each corner vent.

When you turn off by pressing the button again, the system returns to its former settings.

This button turns the rear window defogger off and on (see page ).

Pushing this button also turns the power mirror heaters on and off.

Use the mode control button to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes.

Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard.

Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

Air flows from the floor vents.

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When the indicator in this button is off, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment is synchronized to the drivers side set temperature. If the AUTO mode is selected on the front control panel, you will see the AUTO SYNC on the rear system display. When the indicator in this button is on, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can be adjusted with

the rear temperature control buttons. A passenger can also adjust the fan speed and airflow.

You can use the rear control panel when the indicator in the REAR button on the front control panel is on. Pressing any control button on the rear control panel turns on the rear button indicator on the front control panel.

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REAR CONTROL PANEL

REAR BUTTON

REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE

REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

OFF BUTTON

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

AUTO BUTTON MODE BUTTON

Press the fan control button to increase the fan speed and airflow. Press the button to decrease it. The level of the fan speed is shown in the display.

Press the temperature control button to increase the temperature of airflow, and the button to decrease it. The temperature you adjust is shown in the system display.

Pressing the AUTO button puts the system in automatic operation mode. The rear system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the selected temperature of the rear passenger compartment. You will see AUTO in the display.

Pressing the OFF button shuts off the rear climate control system.

Each time you press the mode button, the mode display changes from to .

When is selected, air flows from the upper vents on the back of the center console.

When is selected, air flows from the lower vents.

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The temperatures of the drivers side and the front passengers side can be controlled independently when the indicator in the DUAL button is on.

When the indicator in the REAR button is on, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can be controlled independently.

To adjust each temperature, press either of the temperature control buttons ( or ) on the climate control panel.

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Rear Passenger Comparment

Push AUTO or . The selected temperatures appear in the display. When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by adjusting the drivers temperature control buttons.

To set the drivers side temperature to a different value than the passengers side, press the DUAL button, then press either of the drivers temperature control button ( or ). To set the passengers side to a different value than the drivers side, press either of the front passengers temperature control button ( or ). You can adjust the passengers side without pressing the DUAL button first.

When the indicator in the REAR button is off, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment is synchronized to the drivers side set temperature. You will see the AUTO SYNC on the system display of the rear control panel.

To set the temperature of the rear passenger compartment to a different value then the drivers side, press the REAR button, then press either temperature control buttons on the back of the center console. The word SYNC in the display goes out. You can also adjust the rear temperature without pressing the REAR button first. Pressing either button causes the indicator of the REAR button to turn on.

When you set each temperature to its lower limit or its upper limit, it will be displayed as or .

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To regulate the interior temperature and humidity, the climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature/ humidity sensor is next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or, spill liquid or spray chemical cleaners on the sensors.

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SUNLIGHT SENSOR

An audio system is standard on all models. Read the appropriate pages (as shown below) to use your vehicles audio system.

For vehicles without navigation system, see pages through .

For vehicles with navigation system, see pages through .

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PRESET BUTTONS

AUTO SELECT BUTTON

FM BUTTON

AM BUTTON

POWER/VOLUME KNOB

Use the TUNE knob to tune the radio to a desired frequency. Turn the knob right to tune to a higher frequency, or left to tune to a lower frequency.

You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: tune, seek, scan, the preset buttons, and auto select.

The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. You will see SCAN in the display. The system will scan for a station with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds.

The SEEK function searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press the or SEEK button, then release it.

If you do nothing, the system will scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds. When it plays a station that you want to listen to, press the SCAN button again.

The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to are displayed. To change bands, press the AM or FM button. On the FM band, ST will be displayed if the station is broadcasting in stereo. Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.

On the AM band, AM noise reduction turns on automatically.

The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Turn the system on by pushing the power/volume knob or the AM or FM button. Adjust the volume by turning the power/volume knob. TUNE

To Select a Station SCAN

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Each preset button can store one frequency on AM and two frequencies on FM.

Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each preset button.

Use the tune, seek, or scan function to tune the radio to a desired station.

Pick a preset button, and hold it until you hear a beep.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.

If you are traveling far from home and can no longer receive your preset stations, you can use the auto select feature to find stations in the local area.

Press the A. SEL button. A. SEL flashes in the display, and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds. It stores the frequencies of six AM and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons.

You will see a 0 displayed after pressing a preset button if auto select cannot find a strong station for that preset button.

If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons as previously described.

, press the A. SEL (auto select) button. This restores the presets you originally set.

The presets may be lost if your vehicles battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed.

For information on AM/FM radio frequencies and reception, see page

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Adjusts the bass.

Adjusts the treble.

Adjusts the side-to- side strength of the sound.

Adjusts the front-to-back strength of the sound.

The system will return to the audio display about 5 seconds after you stop adjusting a mode.

The SVC mode controls the volume based on vehicle speed. The faster you go, the louder the audio volume becomes. As you slow down, the audio volume decreases.

The SVC has four modes; SVC OFF, SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC HIGH. Turn the TUNE knob to adjust the setting to your liking. If you feel the sound is too loud,

choose low. If you feel the sound is too quiet, choose high.

Each mode is shown in the display as it changes. Turn the TUNE knob to adjust the setting to your liking. When the level reaches the center, you will see C in the display.

Adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle speed.

This function is set to MID as the default setting when the vehicle leaves the factory.

You can use the instrument panel brightness control buttons to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see page ). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is off.

Adjusts the strength of sound from the subwoofer speaker.

Adjusts the strength of sound from the center speaker.

Press the TUNE (SOUND) knob repeatedly to display the BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, SUBWOOFER, and SVC (speed- sensitive volume compensation) settings.

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TUNE KNOB

SCAN BUTTON

CATEGORY BUTTONS

DISP/MODE BUTTON

POWER/VOLUME KNOB

PRESET BUTTONS

XM RADIO BUTTON

In the channel mode, you can select all of the available channels. In the category mode, such as Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc., you can select all of the channels within that category.

Each time you press and release the DISP/MODE button, the display changes in the following sequence: channel name, channel number, category, artist name, and music title.

You may experience periods when XM Radio does not transmit the artists name and song title information. If this happens, there is nothing wrong with your system.

Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the United States, except Hawaii and Alaska.

Turn the TUNE knob to change channel selections. Turn the knob right for higher numbered channels and left for lower numbered channels. In the category mode, you can only select channels within that category.

XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio, Inc.

On Canadian models, you can also receive XM Satellite Radio in Canada.

XM radio receives signals from two satellites to produce clear, high- quality digital reception. It offers many channels in several categories. Along with a large selection of different types of music, XM radio allows you to view channel and category selections in the display.

To listen to XM radio, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position. Push the power/volume knob to turn on the audio system, and press the XM button. Adjust the volume by turning

the knob. The last channel you listened to will show in the display.

To switch between channel mode and category mode, press and hold the DISP/MODE button until the mode changes.

Press either button to select another category.

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The SCAN function gives you a sampling of all channels while in the channel mode. In the category mode, only the stations within that category are scanned. To activate scan, press the SCAN button. The system plays each channel in numerical order for a few seconds, then selects the next channel. When you hear a channel you want to continue listening to, press the button again.

You can store up to 12 preset channels using the six preset buttons. Each button stores one channel from the XM1 band and one channel from the XM2 band.

To store a channel: Press the XM button. Either XM1 or XM2 will show in the display.

The presets may be lost if your vehicles battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed.

XM is loading the audio or program information.

The channel currently selected is no longer broadcasting.

The encryption code is being updated. Wait until the encryption code is fully updated. Channels 0 and 1 should still work normally.

Once a channel is stored, simply press and release the proper preset button to tune to it.

Press the XM button again. The other XM band will show. Store the next six channels using steps 2 and 3.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the first six channels.

Pick the preset button you want for that channel. Press and hold the button until you hear a beep.

Use the TUNE knob, or the CATEGORY or SCAN buttons to tune to a desired channel.

In category mode, only channels within that category can be selected. In channel mode, all channels can be selected.

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The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause satellite reception interruptions. To help compensate for this, ground-based repeaters are placed in major metropolitan areas.

Satellite signals are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you travel from the equator. Carrying large items on a roof rack can also block the signal.

The signal is currently too weak. Move the vehicle to an area away from tall buildings, and with an unobstructed view of the southern horizon.

The selected channel number does not exist or is not part of your subscription, or this channel has no artist or title information at this time.

There is a problem with the XM antenna. Please consult your dealer.

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Signal may be blocked by mountains or large obstacles to the south.

Signal weaker in these areas.

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GROUND REPEATER

Depending on where you drive, you may experience reception problems. Interference can be caused by any of these conditions:

Driving on the south side of an east/west mountain road. Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on an east/west road. Driving in tunnels. Driving on a road beside a vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south of you. Driving on the lower level of a multi-tiered road. Driving on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you.

If you decide to purchase XM satellite radio service, contact XM Radio at , or at 1-800-852-9696. You will need to give them your radio I.D. number and your credit card number. To get your radio I.D. number, turn the TUNE

knob until 0 appears in the display. Your I.D. will appear in the display.

After youve registered with XM Radio, keep your audio system in the Satellite Radio mode while you wait for activation. This should take about 30 minutes.

While waiting for activation, make sure your vehicle remains in an open area with good reception. Once your audio system is activated, CATEGORY or CH will appear in the display, and youll be able to listen to XM Radio broadcasts. XM Radio will continue to send an activation signal to your vehicle for at least 12 hours from the activation request. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio.

Large items carried on a roof rack.

There may be other geographic situations that could affect XM radio reception.

If your XM Radio service has expired or you purchased your vehicle from a previous owner, you can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on XM Satellite Radio. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position, push the power/volume knob to turn on the audio system, and press the

button. A variety of music types and styles will play.

As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

www.xmradio.com

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