Acura MDX 2016 SUV Owner's Manual PDF

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California Proposition 65 Warning

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOTICE

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A Few Words About Safety

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3DANGER You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you dont follow instructions.

3WARNING You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you dont follow instructions.

3CAUTION You CAN be HURT if you dont follow instructions.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

2 Safe Driving P. 27 For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 33 Airbags P. 41

2 Instrument Panel P. 71 Indicators P. 72 Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) P. 110

2 Controls P. 127 Clock P. 128 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 129 Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 154 Adjusting the Seats P. 175

2 Features P. 213 Audio System P. 214 Audio System Basic Operation P. 218 Customized Features P. 263 HomeLink Universal Transceiver P. 282

2 Driving P. 321 Before Driving P. 322 Towing a Trailer P. 327 Parking Your Vehicle P. 425 Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 434

2 Maintenance P. 439 Before Performing Maintenance P. 440 Maintenance MinderTM P. 443 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 465 Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care* P. 482

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 491 Tools P. 492 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 493 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 519 Fuses P. 523 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 533

2 Information P. 535 Specifications P. 536 Identification Numbers P. 538 Emissions Testing P. 541 Warranty Coverages P. 543

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Child Safety P. 56 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 68 Safety Labels P. 69

Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 142 Security System P. 149 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 152 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 155 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 172 Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 186 Climate Control System P. 200

Audio Error Messages P. 254 General Information on the Audio System P. 259 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink P. 284 Compass* P. 318

Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 338 When Driving P. 340 Braking P. 412 Refueling P. 435 Fuel Economy P. 437 Accessories and Modifications P. 438

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 447 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 459 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 469 Battery P. 478 Remote Transmitter Care P. 480 Climate Control System Maintenance P. 484 Cleaning P. 485

Engine Does Not Start P. 512 Jump Starting P. 515 Overheating P. 517 Emergency Towing P. 531 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 532

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 539 Reporting Safety Defects P. 540 Authorized Manuals P. 545 Client Service Information P. 546

Quick Reference Guide P. 4

Safe Driving P. 27

Instrument Panel P. 71

Controls P. 127

Features P. 213

Driving P. 321

Maintenance P. 439

Handling the Unexpected P. 491

Information P. 535

Index P. 547

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Quick Reference Guide

Visual Index

Steering Wheel Adjustments (P171)

ENGINE START/STOP Button (P155)

Navigation System* () See the Navigation System Manual

Audio/Information Screen (P225)

Hazard Warning Button On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM (P219)

Audio System (P214)

System Indicators (P72)

Gauges (P110)

Multi-Information Display (MID) (P111)

Climate Control System (P200)

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button (P168)

(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System OFF) Button (P403)

Parking Sensor System Button* (P427)

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) OFF Button* (P419)

Headlight Washer Button* (P166)

(Surround View Camera) Button* () See the Navigation System Manual

Canadian models

Heated Windshield Button* (P168)

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Button* (P391)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Button* (P386)

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Wipers/Washers (P163)

Audio Remote Controls (P217)

Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P354)

Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P354)

Horn (Press an area around .)

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

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink System Voice Control Buttons (P284)

Brightness Control (P167)

Cruise Control Buttons* (P360)

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) Buttons* (P365)

TRIP Button (P112)

Distance Button* (P374)

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button* (P396)

Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls (P111)

Heated Steering Wheel Button* (P196)

Headlights/Turn Signals (P158, 159)

Fog Lights* (P162)

* Not available on all models

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Power Window Switches (P152)

Hood Release Handle (P448)

Drivers Side Interior Fuse Box (P526)

Drivers Knee Airbag (P48)

Memory Buttons (P170)

SET Button (P170)

Shift Button Electronic Gear Selector (P347)

USB Port (P215)

Rearview Mirror (P172)

Drivers Front Airbag (P44)

Parking Brake (P412)

Accessory Power Socket (P193)

Passengers Side Interior Fuse Box (P528)

Glove Box (P188)

Door Mirror Controls (P173)

Power Door Lock Master Switch (P140)

Drivers Side Interior Fuse Box* (P527)

Passengers Front Airbag (P44)

Power Tailgate Button (P146)

Fuel Fill Door Release Button (P436)

IDS Button (P359)

Accessory Power Socket (P193)

Auxiliary Input Jack (P215)

Auto Idle Stop OFF Button* (P355)

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Side Curtain Airbags (P52)

Grab Handle

Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor (P38)

Accessory Power Socket (P194)

Side Airbags (P50)

Map Lights (P187)

Seat Belts (P36)

Front Seat (P175)

Moonroof Switch (P154)

Sunglasses Holder (P196)

Sun Visors

Vanity Mirrors

LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P61)

Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P63)

Third Row Seat (P184)

Second Row Seat (P176)

AC Power Outlet* (P194)

Coat Hook (P195)

HDMI Jack* () See the Navigation System Manual

Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P63)

Cargo Area Light (P187)

* Not available on all models

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How to Refuel (P436)

High-Mount Brake Light (P464)

Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P143)

Back-Up Lights (P463)

Multi-View Rear Camera* (P434)

Tailgate Outer Handle (P143)

Rear Side Marker Lights (P462)

Taillights (P462)

Brake Light and Rear Turn Signal Lights (P461)

Rear Wiper (P165)

Maintenance Under the Hood (P447)

Windshield Wipers (P163, 465)

Tires (P469, 493)

Door Lock/Unlock Control (P131)

Power Door Mirrors (P173)

Headlights (P159, 459)

Side Marker Lights (P159, 460)

Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P158, 460)

Fog Lights* (P459)

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Auto Idle Stop Function*

To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed below. When Auto Idle Stop is on, the Auto Idle Stop indicator (green) comes on. (P355)

At Automatic transmission Engine status

Deceleration Stop the vehicle and depress the brake pedal.

Stop Keep the brake pedal depressed.

Start-up Release the brake pedal.

On

Off

Restarting

* Not available on all models

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Safe Driving (P27)

Airbags (P41)

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

Child Safety (P56)

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

Exhaust Gas Hazard (P68)

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

Before Driving Checklist (P32)

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

Seat Belts (P33)

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

Check that your passengers are wearing their seat belts correctly.

Fasten your lap belt as low as possible.

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Instrument Panel (P71)

System Indicators

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

Charging System Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator

VSA OFF Indicator

Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator

Lights Indicators

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Immobilizer System Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

System Indicators

System Message Indicator

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red)

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Gauges (P110)/Multi-Information Display (MID) (P111)/System Indicators (P72)

Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

Keyless Access System Indicator

Temperature Gauge

Security System Alarm Indicator Fuel Gauge

Tachometer

MID

Speedometer

Gear Position Indicator M (sequential mode) Indicator/ Sequential Mode Gear Selection Indicator

Brake System Indicator (Amber)

SH-AWD Indicator*

Blind Spot Information (BSI) Indicator*

System Indicators

Forward Collision Warning Indicator*/Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) Indicator*

Lane Departure Warning Indicator*/Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Indicator*

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator*

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) Indicator*

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

Fog Light Indicator*

Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber)*

Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green)*

* Not available on all models

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Controls (P127)

Clock (P128)

a Enter the Clock Adjustment screen. 2 Adjusting the Clock (P128)

b Rotate to change hour, then press .

c Rotate to change minute, then press .

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

Models with navigation system

ENGINE START/STOP Button (P155)

Press the button to change the vehicles power mode.

Turn Signals (P158)

Lights (P159)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

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Wipers and Washers (P163)

*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers

*2:Models without automatic intermittent wipers

AUTO should always be turned OFF before cleaning the windshield or driving through a car wash.

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

Pull toward you to spray washer fluid.

Adjustment Ring : Low Sensitivity*1

: Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2

: High Sensitivity*1

: Higher speed, more sweeps*2

Models with automatic intermittent wipers

Steering Wheel (P171)

To adjust, push and hold the adjustment switch to move the steering wheel to the desired position.

Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside (P139)

Pull either front door inner handle to unlock and open it at the same time.

Tailgate (P143, 144)

Press the tailgate outer handle to unlock and open the tailgate when you carry the keyless access remote.

Press the power tailgate button on the drivers door or the remote transmitter to open and close the power tailgate.

Tailgate Outer Handle

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Power Door Mirrors (P173)

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

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

Press the folding button* to fold in and out the door mirrors.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Folding Button*

Power Windows (P152)

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

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

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

Power Window Lock Button

Window Switch

Indicator

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Climate Control System (P200)

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

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

Models with navigation system

Drivers Side Temperature Control Switch

Air flows from floor and windshield defroster vents.

Air flows from floor vents.

Air flows from floor and dashboard vents.

Air flows from dashboard vents.

AUTO Button

Passengers Side Temperature Control Switch

(On/Off) Button

Drivers Side Temperature Icon

Passengers Side Temperature Icon

On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM

(Windshield Defroster) Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) and SYNC (Synchronized) Icon

Recirculation/ Fresh Air Mode Icon

Fan Control Icon

REAR (Rear Climate Control) IconVent Mode

Control Icon

Rear Climate Control (P211) Press the AUTO button to activate the

rear climate control system. Press the button to turn the system

on or off.

Rear Temperature Control Buttons

/ (Fan Control) Button

AUTO Button

(On/Off) Button

Mode Control Button

Air flows from the rear floor vents.

Air flow from the rear console vents and floor vents.

Air flows from the rear console vents.

* Not available on all models

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Features (P213)

Audio system (P214) Image shown is for models without navigation system. For navigation system operation () See the Navigation System Manual

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

Audio/Information Screen

Interface Dial/ENTER Button

(Power) Button

CD Slot

(CD Eject) Button

SETTINGS Button

VOL (Volume) Knob

BACK Button MENU Button

AUDIO Button

INFO Button

On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM

PHONE Button

(Tune Down) Icon*1

(Skip/Seek) Icon*1

Audio Source*1

(Skip/Seek) Icon*1

Presets*1

(Tune Up) Icon*1

More*1

Button

Shortcuts*1

(Sound) Icon

Scan*1

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Audio Remote Controls (P217)

SOURCE Button Press and release to change the audio mode: FM/AM/SiriusXM/CD/USB/iPod/ Bluetooth Audio/Pandora/AhaTM/AUX.

Left Selector Wheel Roll to adjust the volume up/down. Radio:Shift to a side to change the preset

station. Shift to a side and hold to select the next or previous strong station.

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

Left Selector Wheel

SOURCE Button

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Driving (P321)

Automatic Transmission (P347)

Always depress the brake pedal before selecting (P or changing the gear position from (P. Select (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.

Park Press the (P button. Used when parking or before turn off or start the engine. Transmission is locked.

Reverse Pull back the (R button. Used when reversing.

Neutral Press the (N button. Transmission is not locked.

Drive Press the (D button. Used for normal driving. D-paddle shift mode can be used.

Gear Position Indicator The gear position indicator and the shift button indicator indicate the current gear selection.

Gear Position Indicator

Shift Button Indicator

Gear selection

S Position Press the (D button twice. Sequential shift mode can be used.

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Paddle Shifters (P354) Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual

transmission (1st through 9th). This is useful for engine braking. D-paddle shift mode: The

transmission will shift back to automatic mode once the system detects that the vehicle is cruising.

Sequential mode gear selection: Holds the selected gear, and the M (sequential mode) indicator comes on.

The sequential mode gear selection is shown in the instrument panel.

Gear Position Indicator

Shift Down (- Paddle Shifter

Shift Up (+ Paddle Shifter

Selected Gear Number

M Indicator

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VSA OFF Button (P403)

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

VSA comes on automatically every time you start the engine.

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

Cruise Control* (P360)

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

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

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) OFF Button* (P419)

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

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

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P408, 522)

The TPMS monitors tire pressure. TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine. TPMS fill assist provides audible and visual guidance during tire pressure adjustment.

Refueling (P435)

a Press the fuel fill door release button.

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

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

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

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

Fuel tank capacity: 19.5 US gal (73.8 )

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Maintenance (P439)

Under the Hood (P447)

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

Check brake fluid. Check the battery condition monthly.

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

b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up the hood.

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

Lights (P459)

Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades (P465)

Replace blades if they leave streaks across the windshield.

Tires (P469)

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

driving.

* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected (P491)

Flat Tire (P493)

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

Park in a safe location and replace the flat tire with the compact spare tire located under the cargo area.

Indicators Come On (P519)

Identify the indicator and consult the owners manual.

Vehicles with tire repair kit

Vehicles with compact spare tire

Engine Wont Start (P512)

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

Blown Fuse (P523)

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

Overheating (P517)

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

Emergency Towing (P531)

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

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What to Do If

The power mode does not change from VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to ACCESSORY. Why?

The steering wheel may be locked. Move the steering wheel left and right

while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.

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

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

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

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

Canadian models

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

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

Why does the beeper sound when I open the drivers door?

The beeper sounds when: The exterior lights are left on. The power mode is in ACCESSORY. Auto Idle Stop* is in operation.

Why does the beeper sound when I start driving?

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

Why does the beeper sound when I turn the engine off?

The beeper sounds when you turn off the engine with the drivers door open.

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

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

Why does the gear position automatically change to (P when I open the drivers door to check for parking space lines when reversing?

Fasten the drivers seat belt. Close the drivers door and manually change the gear

position. uWhen turning off the power mode (P350)

Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 91 or higher is recommended. Is it possible to use unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 87 or higher on this vehicle?

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

* Not available on all models

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Safe Driving

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

For Safe Driving Important Safety Precautions.............. 28 Important Handling Information......... 30 Your Vehicles Safety Features............ 31

Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts ........................ 33 Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 36 Seat Belt Inspection............................ 40

Airbags Airbag System Components............... 41 Types of Airbags ................................ 44 Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 44 Drivers Knee Airbag .......................... 48 Side Airbags....................................... 50 Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 52 Airbag System Indicators.................... 53 Airbag Care ....................................... 55

Child Safety Protecting Child Passengers ............... 56 Safety of Infants and Small Children .. 58 Safety of Larger Children ................... 66

Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas....................... 68

Safety Labels Label Locations .................................. 69

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For Safe Driving

1Important Safety Precautions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read:

2 Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle P. 345

2 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 338 Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result in a crash or a rollover.

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Important Handling Information Your vehicle 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 higher center gravity making it more susceptible to tripping 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.

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1Your Vehicles Safety Features

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

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

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

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Your Vehicles Safety Features

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

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If the door and/or tailgate open message appears on the multi-information display (MID), a door and/or the tailgate is not completely closed. Close all doors and the tailgate tightly until the message disappears.

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

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

2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 138

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

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 175

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

2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 178

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

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 36

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

2 Child Safety P. 56

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1About Your Seat Belts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1Seat Belt Reminder

The indicator will also come on if a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt within six seconds after the power mode is set to ON.

When no one is sitting in the front passengers seat, the indicator will not come on and the beeper will not sound. The indicator also may not come on and the beeper may not sound when the occupant is not heavy enough to trigger the weight sensor. Such occupants (e.g., infants and smaller children) should be moved to the rear seat as a deploying front airbag likely will injure or kill them.

2 Protecting Child Passengers P. 56

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

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

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

1Seat Belt e-pretensioners*

If only the e-pretensioners were activated, no components need to be replaced.

The e-pretensioners may not work if: A warning message for e-pretensioners appears on

multi-information display. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator is

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

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

Are the motor-powered pretensioners that start to retract the front seat belts when the CMBSTM, brake assist system, or VSA system is in operation. They may also activate when you steer the vehicle hard, or the vehicle is impacted. After retracted, the seat belts are slackened to their original positions. As convenient features, the e-pretensioners slightly retract the seat belts when you latch the seat belt buckle, depress the brake pedal more aggressively than you normally do, or make a sharp turn, and fully retract when you release the seat belt buckle.

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

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

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

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 175

1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.

2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure. u Make sure that the belt is not twisted or

caught on anything.

When you or the front passenger insert the latch plate into the buckle, the front seat belt retracts automatically.

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1Fastening a Seat Belt

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

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

Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

1Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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To unlatch the detachable anchor, insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle.

3WARNING Using the 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.

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1. Pull out the seat belts small latch plate and the latch plate from each holding slot in the ceiling.

2. Line up the triangle marks on the small latch plate and anchor buckle. Make sure the seat belt is not twisted. Attach the belt to the anchor buckle.

3. Insert the latch plate into the buckle. Properly fasten the seat belt the same way you fasten the lap/shoulder seat belt.

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1Advice for Pregnant Women

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

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

back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle.

When sitting in the front passengers seat, adjust the seat as far back as possible.

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

Advice for Pregnant Women

Wear the shoulder belt across the chest avoiding the abdomen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

aTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags. The 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.

bDrivers knee airbag. The knee airbag is stored under the steering column. It is marked SRS AIRBAG.

cTwo 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.

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

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

fAutomatic front seat belt tensioners. The drivers and front passengers seat belts incorporate sensors that detect whether or not they are fastened.

The front seat belt tensioners also include the e-pretensioners.

gA drivers seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force.

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

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

jAn indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the front passengers front airbag has been turned off.

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

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1Important Facts About Your Airbags

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Types of Airbags Your vehicle is equipped with four types of airbags: Front airbags: Airbags in front of the drivers and front passengers seats. Drivers knee airbag: Airbag under the steering column. Side airbags: Airbags in the drivers and front passengers seat-backs. Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows. Each is discussed in the following pages.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The front airbags deflate immediately so that they wont interfere with the drivers visibility or the ability to steer or operate other controls.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Do not place any cover over the passenger side dashboard.

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

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

The drivers advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor.

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

The passengers advanced front airbag system has weight sensors.

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

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

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Drivers Knee Airbag The drivers knee SRS airbag inflates in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help keep the driver in the proper position and to help maximize the benefit provided by the vehicles other safety features.

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbag is designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupants primary restraint system.

The drivers knee airbag is housed under the steering column for the driver.

The airbag is marked SRS AIRBAG.

When the drivers front airbag inflates, the drivers knee airbag also inflates.

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When drivers knee airbag deploys with little or no visible damage Because the airbag system senses sudden deceleration, a strong impact to the vehicle framework or suspension might cause one or more of the airbags to deploy. Examples include running into a curb, the edge of a hole, or other low fixed object that causes a sudden deceleration in the vehicle chassis. Since the impact is underneath the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent.

When drivers knee airbag may not deploy, even though exterior damage appears severe

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

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

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

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

The side airbags are housed in the outside edge of the drivers and passengers seat- backs.

Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.

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

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

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

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

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

The airbag on the passengers side will deploy, 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 properly and sit upright and well back in their seats.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

If the indicator comes on with no front passenger and no objects on the passengers seat, or with an adult riding there, something may be interfering with the weight sensors, such as: An object hanging on the seat or in the seat-back

pocket. A child seat or other object pressing against the

rear of the seat-back. A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of

the front passengers seat. The front seat or seat-back is forced back against

an object on the seat or floor behind it. An object placed under the front passengers seat.

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

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

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When the passenger airbag off indicator comes on

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

Infants and small children should always ride properly restrained in a back seat. 2 Child Safety P. 56

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Child Safety

1Protecting Child Passengers

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

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

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

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

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

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

or kill a child sitting in the front seat.

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

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

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

To remind you of the passengers front airbag hazards and child safety, your vehicle warning came with a label on the dashboard (U.S. models) and has labels on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.

2 Safety Labels P. 69

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Always refer to the child seat manufacturers instructions before installation.

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

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

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Safety of Infants and Small Children

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

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

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

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

2 Airbags P. 41

If this occurs, we 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.

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1Protecting Smaller Children

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1Selecting a Child Seat

Installation of a LATCH-compatible child seat is simple.

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

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

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

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

Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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

1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.

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

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

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1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

For your childs safety, when using a child seat installed using the LATCH system, make sure that the child seat is properly secured to the vehicle. A child seat that is not properly secured will not adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.

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3. Put the outer head restraint to its upper- most position, then route the tether strap between the head restraint legs, and secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

3. Put the center head restraint to its lowest position, then route the tether strap over the top of the head restraint and secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

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

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

6. 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.

2 Protecting Child Passengers P. 56

Flexible Type

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1Adding Security with a Tether

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

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

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

2 Protecting Child Passengers P. 56

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

Adding Security with a Tether

Tether Anchorage Points

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Using a second row anchor

1. Put the outer head restraint to its upper- most position, then route the tether strap between the head restraint legs, and secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

1. Put the center head restraint to its lowest position, then route the tether strap over the top of the head restraint and secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

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

Using a third row anchor 1. Pull up the head restraint and push

rearwards until it latches, then route the tether strap through the head restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

2. Open the anchor cover. 3. Secure the tether strap hook onto the

anchor. 4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the

child seat manufacturer.

Anchor

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3WARNING 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 larger child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly, using a booster seat if needed.

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Safety of Larger Children

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

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

Checklist Do the childs knees bend comfortably over

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

childs neck and arm? Is the lap part of the seat 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 seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.

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1Booster Seats

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

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

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

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

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

seat.

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

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Exhaust Gas Hazard

1Carbon Monoxide Gas

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

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

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

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

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

When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into the 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.

1. Select the fresh air mode.

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

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

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Safety Labels

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

Sun Visor

U.S. models Canadian models

Radiator Cap

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Instrument Panel

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

Indicators ............................................ 72 Multi-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages ............... 92

Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) Gauges............................................ 110 MID ................................................. 111

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red)

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

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

Comes on when the brake fluid level is low.

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

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

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

2 What to do when the indicator comes on while driving P. 521

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

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On P. 521

Brake System Indicator (Amber)

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

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

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

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

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator

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

Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.

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

2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On P. 519

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

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

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

Blinks when a misfire in the engines cylinders is detected.

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

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 541 Comes on while driving - Have your vehicle

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

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

2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks P. 520

Charging System Indicator

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

Comes on when the battery is not charging.

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

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Gear Position Indicator

Indicates the current gear selection. 2 Shifting P. 347

M (sequential mode) Indicator/ Sequential Mode Gear Selection Indicator

Comes on when the manual sequential shift mode is applied.

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Transmission Indicator

The indicated current gear selection blinks if there is a problem with the transmission system.

Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and stop in a safe place immediately. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

All the gear positions may light for several seconds, and go off.

When all the gear positions light, immediately stop your vehicle in a safe place.

Indicators go off if there is no problem. However, even if they go off, take your vehicle to a dealer for inspection.

The indicated current gear selection or all the gear positions blink if there is a problem with the transmission system, and the vehicle no longer moves.

Immediately stop in a safe place. 2 Emergency Towing P. 531

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

The indicated current gear selection or all the gear positions blink if you cannot select (P due to the transmission system failure.

The engine can be activated as a temporary measure.

2 If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message P. 522

Set the parking brake when parking. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer

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Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

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

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

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

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

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

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 34

Low Fuel Indicator

Comes on when the fuel reserve is running low (approximately 2.5 U.S. gal./9.5 Liter left).

Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel gauge.

Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible.

Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

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

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

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

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 414

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

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

Comes on if a problem with any of the following is detected: - Supplemental restraint system - Side airbag system - Side curtain airbag system - Seat belt tensioner

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

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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator

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

Blinks when VSA, or trailer stability assist is active.

Comes on if there is a problem with the VSA, hill start assist, trailer stability assist or brake lighting system.

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

2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System P. 402

2 Trailer Stability Assist* P. 335 2 Hill start assist system P. 344

When Trailer Stability Assist Problem is displayed on the MID, the VSA does not activate.

VSA OFF Indicator

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

Comes on when you deactivate VSA.

2 VSA On and Off P. 403

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Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator

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

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

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

2 If the Speed-Sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On P. 521

Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator

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

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

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

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

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

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

Blinks when you operate the turn signal lever.

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

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

2 Front Turn Signal/Front Side Marker/ Parking Light Bulbs P. 460

High Beam Indicator

Comes on when the high beam headlights are on.

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Lights On Indicator

Comes on whenever the light switch is on, or in AUTO when the exterior lights are on.

If you set the power mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the drivers door is opened.

Fog Light Indicator*

Comes on when the fog lights are on.

Immobilizer System Indicator

Comes on briefly when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

Comes on if the immobilizer system cannot recognize the key information.

Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then select the ON mode again.

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

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

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Security System Alarm Indicator

Blinks when the security system alarm has been set.

2 Security System Alarm P. 149

System Message Indicator

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

Comes on along with a beep when a problem is detected. A system message on the MID appears at the same time.

While the indicator is on, roll the multi- function steering wheel control to see the message again.

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

The MID does not return to the normal screen unless the warning is canceled, or the multi- function steering-wheel controls is rolled.

CRUISE MAIN Indicator*

Comes on when you press the CRUISE button. 2 Cruise Control* P. 360

CRUISE CONTROL Indicator*

Comes on when you have set a speed for cruise control. 2 Cruise Control* P. 360

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Keyless Access System Indicator

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

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

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Super Handling- All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD) Indicator*

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

Comes on if there is a problem with the SH-AWD system.

Blinks when the differential temperature is too high.

Stays on constantly - The engine drives the front wheels only in this state. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place, change to (P , and idle the engine until the indicator goes off. If the indicator does not stop blinking, take your vehicle to a dealer.

2 Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH- AWD)* P. 407

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Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green)*

Comes on when Auto Idle Stop is in operation. The engine automatically shuts off.

2 Auto Idle Stop* P. 355

Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber)*

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

Blinks if there is a problem with the Auto Idle Stop System.

Comes on when Auto Idle Stop System has been turned off by Auto Idle Stop OFF Button.

Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Indicator

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

Comes on when you have customized FCW to turn off.

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

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

Comes on when the FCW system shuts itself off.

Stays on - The temperature inside the system is too high. The system activates when the temperature inside the system cools down.

2 Automatic shutoff P. 381 2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 363

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

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

2 Automatic shutoff P. 381 2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 363

Models with FCW

* Not available on all models

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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Indicator

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

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

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

Comes on when the LDW system shuts itself off.

Stays on - The temperature inside the camera is too high. Use the climate control system to cool down the camera. The system activates when the temperature inside the camera cools down.

2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 363

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

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

2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 363

Models with LDW

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Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Indicator

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

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

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

Comes on when the RDM system shuts itself off.

Stays on - The temperature inside the camera is too high. Use the climate control system to cool down the camera. The system activates when the temperature inside the camera cools down.

2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 363

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

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

2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 363

Models with RDM

* Not available on all models

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) Indicator (Amber)*

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

Comes on if there is a problem with ACC with LSF.

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

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) Indicator (Green)*

Comes on when you press the MAIN button.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)* P. 365

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

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

ACC has been automatically canceled.

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

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

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) Indicator (Green)*

Comes on when ACC with LSF is in operation, but the temperature inside the front sensor camera is too high. ACC with LSF cancels automatically. The beeper sounds simultaneously.

Use the climate control system to cool down the camera.

Goes off - The camera has been cooled down and the system activates normally.

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

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

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

* Not available on all models

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Amber)*

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

Comes on if there is a problem with the LKAS.

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

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Green)*

Comes on when you press the MAIN button.

2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)* P. 394

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

Use the climate control system to cool down the camera.

Goes off - The camera has been cooled down and the system activates normally.

2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 363

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

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

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

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Blind Spot Information (BSI) Indicator*

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

Stays on while BSI is turned off.

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

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

2 Blind Spot Information (BSI) System* P. 405

Comes on if there is a problem with the system.

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

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) Indicator*

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

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

Comes on if there is a problem with the CMBSTM.

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

2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)* P. 416

Models with CMBSTM

* Not available on all models

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Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) Indicator*

Comes on when the CMBSTM system shuts itself off.

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

2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 363

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

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

2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)* P. 416

Stays on - The temperature inside the camera is too high. Use the climate control system to cool down the camera. The system activates when the temperature inside the camera cools down.

2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 363

Models with CMBSTM

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Multi-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages The following messages appear only on the MID. Roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls to see the message again with the system

message indicator on.

Message Condition Explanation

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

Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are closed.

Appears when the hood is opened. Close the hood.

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

2 Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 520

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washer fluid. Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 458

Customized Features P. 117

in a safe place in (P . e engine idle until the message disappears.

ay find it difficult to accelerate, or to start the e on uphill. diately stop in a safe place in (P. e engine idle until the message disappears.

your vehicle checked by a dealer. Checking the Battery P. 478

ff the climate control system and rear defogger to e electricity consumption. If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 519

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Message Condition

Appears when the washer fluid is low. Refill 2

Appears while you are customizing the settings and the transmission is in other than (P .

2

Appears when the transmission system temperature is too high.

Stop Let th

Appears when the transmission system temperature is too high. The vehicle does not operate properly.

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

Have 2

Appears along with the battery charging system indicator when the battery is not charging.

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Message Condition Explanation

Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon. Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and

Maintenance Past Due follow. 2 Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-

Information Display (MID) P. 444

Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets abnormally high.

2 Overheating P. 517

Appears when there is a problem with the power tailgate system.

Manually open or close the power tailgate. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

U.S.

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Message Condition Explanation

Appears if there is a problem with the starter system. Hold the ENGINE START/STOP button up to 15 seconds to start the engine.

2 Starting the Engine P. 340 Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Appears when you set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON.

2 Starting the Engine P. 340

Appears when the engine does not restart automatically due to the following reason:

The hood is open. There is a problem in the system that disables Auto Idle

Stop.

Follow the normal procedure to start the engine. 2 Starting the Engine P. 340

Appears when the steering wheel is locked. Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.

U.S.

Canada

Models with Auto Idle Stop Models with Auto Idle Stop

Canadian models

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Message Condition Explanation

Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.

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

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

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

Disappears when you bring the keyless access remote back inside the vehicle and close the door.

2 Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 157

Appears when the keyless access remote battery becomes weak.

Replace the battery as soon as possible. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 480

Appears if the keyless access remote battery is too weak to start the engine or the key is not within operating range to start the engine. The beeper sounds six times.

Bring the keyless access remote in front of the ENGINE START/STOP button to be touched with.

2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 513

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lect another gear position while in (P the engine be ON.

the park button If you leave the vehicle.

ear position remains in (N for 15 minutes, then atically switches to (P.

If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash mode] P. 351 the (P button before release the brake pedal idling, parking or exiting the vehicle. Shift Operation P. 349

want to set the power mode to ON, change the osition to (P .

want to start the engine, follow the normal dure. Starting the Engine P. 340

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Message Condition

Appears when you attempt to change to another gear position with the transmission in (P and the engine OFF.

To se must

Appears when you try to change the gear position after the position has automatically been changed to (P with the drivers door open and the drivers seat belt unfastened.

Press

Appears when you change to (N, and press the ENGINE START/STOP button within five seconds.

Appears when the vehicle is stopped with the drivers seat belt unfastened and there is a chance that the vehicle may roll unintentionally.

The g autom

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Press when

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Appears when the engine stops without the transmission in (P , and does not restart automatically.

Appears if you open the hood while Auto Idle Stop activates.

If you gear p

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ss the brake pedal, then select a shift button.

se your foot off the accelerator pedal, then select a utton.

sure that the vehicle comes to a stop before ting the select button.

n the seat belt properly before you start to drive. Shift Operation P. 349

ss the brake pedal until this message disappear.

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Message Condition

Appears when you try to change the gear position without depressing the brake pedal.

Depre

Appears when you try to change the gear position without releasing your foot off the accelerator pedal.

Relea shift b

Appears when the (P button is pressed while the vehicle is moving.

Appears if you change the gear position to (R while the vehicle is moving forward, or to (D while the vehicle is reversing.

Make opera

Appears when you set the power mode to ON without fastening the drivers seat belt.

Appears when you change the gear position after (P has been automatically selected with the drivers door open, the drivers seat belt unfastened, then the brake pedal is released.

Faste 2

Appears when you press the (P button but it is not engaged due to low ATF temperature.

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Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) P. 359

slowly to prevent overheating and have your e checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

ars while driving - The low beam headlights ot be on. When conditions allow you to drive , have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as le.

if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with ice, snow, etc. If the indicator(s) stays on or the r does not stop even after you clean the area,

the system checked by a dealer.

your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Message Condition

Appears when pressing the IDS button. u Press again to change the next mode.

2

Appears if there is a problem with the cooling system. Drive vehicl

Appears when there is a problem with the headlights. Appe may n safety possib

Appears if there is a problem with the parking sensor system*.

Check mud, beepe have

Appears if there is a problem with the e-pretensioner system*.

Have

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the appropriate means to prevent a collision (apply rakes, change lanes, etc.) Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)* P. 416 Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Pedestrian Detection* P. 379 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)* P. 365

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Message Condition

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

Take the b

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Message Condition Explanation

Appears when ACC with LSF has been automatically canceled.

You can resume the set speed after the condition that caused ACC with LSF to cancel improves. Press the RES/ +/SET/ switch up.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)* P. 365

Appears when the vehicle speed slows down to 25 mph (40 km/h) and the vehicle ahead of you goes out of the ACC with LSF range while ACC with LSF is in operation.

ACC with LSF has been automatically canceled. 2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow (LSF)* P. 365

Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/ switch down while the vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h) and the vehicle ahead of you goes out of the ACC with LSF range.

ACC with LSF cannot be set. 2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow (LSF)* P. 365

Appears when the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is too close while ACC with LSF is in operation.

ACC with LSF has been automatically canceled. 2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow (LSF)* P. 365

Models with ACC with LSF

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Message Condition Explanation

Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/ switch down while the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is too close.

ACC with LSF cannot be set. 2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow (LSF)* P. 365

Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/ switch down while the drivers seat belt is unfastened.

ACC with LSF cannot be set. 2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow (LSF)* P. 365

Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/ switch down while the transmission is not in (D .

ACC with LSF cannot be set. 2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow (LSF)* P. 365

* Not available on all models

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Message Condition Explanation

Appears when the vehicle is stopped on a very steep slope while ACC with LSF is in operation.

ACC with LSF has been automatically canceled. 2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow (LSF)* P. 365

Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/ switch down while the vehicle is stopped on a very steep slope.

ACC with LSF cannot be set. 2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow (LSF)* P. 365

Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/ switch down while the parking brake is applied.

ACC with LSF cannot be set. 2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow (LSF)* P. 365 2 Parking Brake P. 412

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Message Condition Explanation

Appears when your vehicle is stopped by ACC with LSF for more than five minutes. The beeper sounds.

Appears when your vehicle is stopped by ACC with LSF for more than nine and a half minutes. u The display starts the countdown when ACC with

LSF is cancelled within 30 seconds. The beeper sounds.

Appears if ACC with LSF is canceled while your vehicle is automatically stopped by ACC with LSF. The beeper sounds.

Immediately depress the brake pedal.

Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/ switch down while the vehicle is moving and the brake pedal is depressed.

ACC with LSF cannot be set. 2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow (LSF)* P. 365

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Message Condition Explanation

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

2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback* P. 342

Models with two-way keyless access remote

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Message Condition Explanation

Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected lane. Rapid vibrations on the steering wheel.

Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected lane.

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

the vehicle gets closer to that side of the lane line. 2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)* P. 394

Rapid vibrations on the steering wheel when the vehicle is drifting out of a detected lane.

Rapid vibrations on the steering wheel with steering assist when the vehicle is drifting out of a detected lane.

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

the vehicle gets closer to that side of the lane line. 2 Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System* P. 389

Blinks when you fail to steer the vehicle. The beeper sounds simultaneously if selected by customization.

Operate the steering wheel to resume the LKAS.

Models with LKAS

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

When you selected Warning Only

When you selected Normal or Wide

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other system indicators come on, such as the , ABS and brake system, take appropriate action. Indicators P. 72

e climate control system to cool down the ra. off - The camera has been cooled down. Pressing AS button can resume the system. Front Sensor Camera* P. 363

your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator essage come back on after you cleaned the area d the camera.

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Message Condition

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

If any VSA

2

Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS button is pressed, but there the temperature inside the LKAS camera is too high. The LKAS cancels automatically. The beeper sounds simultaneously if selected by customization.

Use th came

Goes the LK

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

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

Have and m aroun

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Auto Idle Stop* P. 355

ars even though the battery is fully charged- ystem may not read the battery amount correctly. for a few minutes. ars after charging the battery or jump

ing - Disconnect the negative - cable once and nect it again to the battery. Drive a few minutes.

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Message Condition

Appears when Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance Screens ON has been selected from the customization menu.

Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate for some reason.

Appears when the engine restarts automatically. Appears when the battery temperature is around 14F

(10C) or lower. Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because

the climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.

Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because the engine coolant temperature is low or high.

2

Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because the battery charge level is low.

Appe The s Drive

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Message Condition

Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because the pressure to the brake pedal is not enough.

Depre

Appears when Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance Screens ON has been selected from the customization menu.

Appears when the system is under the following conditions while Auto Idle Stop activates:

The battery charge level is low. The battery temperature is around 14F (10C) or

lower. The climate control system is in use, and the difference

between the set temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.

The humidity in the interior is high.

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Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID)

1Fuel Gauge

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

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

E

1Temperature Gauge

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

2 Overheating P. 517

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

Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).

Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.

Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.

Speedometer

Tachometer

Fuel Gauge

Temperature Gauge

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MID The MID shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature indicator, and other gauges. It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.

Main displays Roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls to change the display.

Switching the Display

Blank Instant Fuel Economy/ Average Fuel Economy

Range

Vehicle Settings

Tire Pressure for Each Tire

Engine OilMulti-function Steering- wheel Controls

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Lower displays Press the TRIP button to change the display.

Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle has accumulated.

Odometer

TRIP Button

Trip AOdometer

TRIP

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Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by pressing the TRIP button.

1Outside Temperature

The temperature sensor is located in the front bumper. Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can affect the temperature reading when your vehicle speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).

It may take several minutes for the display to be updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.

Use the MIDs customized features to correct the temperature.

2 Customized Features P. 117

1Average Fuel Economy

You can change when to reset the average fuel economy.

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

Resetting a trip meter To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the TRIP button until the trip meter is reset to 0.0.

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

Adjusting the outside temperature display Adjust the temperature reading up to 5F or 3C if the temperature reading seems incorrect.

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

Trip Meter

Outside Temperature

Average Fuel Economy

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You can change when to reset the elapsed time. 2 Customized Features P. 117

1Average Speed

You can change when to reset the average speed. 2 Customized Features P. 117

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

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

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

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

Instant Fuel Economy

Range

Elapsed Time

Average Speed

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1Turn-by-Turn Directions

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

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

2 Customized Features P. 117 2 Refer to the navigation system

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The indicators on the display show the amount of torque being transferred to the right front, left front, right rear, and left rear wheels.

2 Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH- AWD)* P. 407

Shows the current mode for IDS. 2 Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) P. 359

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

2 Refer to the navigation system

SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor*

Current Mode for IDS

Turn-by-Turn Directions Models with navigation system

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Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM. 2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 443

Shows each tires pressure. 2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) P. 408

Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items

Tire Pressure Monitor

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1Customized Features

To customize other features, roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls.

2 List of customizable options P. 120 2 Example of customization settings P. 125

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

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

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

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Use the MID to customize certain features.

How to customize Select the Vehicle Settings screen by rolling the multi-function steering-wheel controls while the power mode is in ON, and the vehicle is at a complete stop. Push the multi-function steering-wheel controls.

Customized Features

Multi-function Steering- wheel Controls Roll: Changes the customize menus and items. Push: Enter the selected item.

MID: Goes to Vehicle Settings.

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Customization flow Roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls to select Vehicle Settings and push the multi-function steering-wheel controls.

Vehicle Settings

Trip A Reset Timing

Language Selection Adjust Outside Temp. Display

Memory Position Link

Door Unlock Mode

Keyless Access Beep

Driver Assist System Setup*

Meter Setup

Driving Position Setup

Keyless Access Setup

Trip B Reset Timing

Forward Collision Warning Distance*

ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep*

ACC Display Speed Unit*

Roll

Push

Roll

Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep*

Blind Spot Info*

Easy Entry/Exit

Auto Seatbelt Tension*

Roll

Roll

Remote Start System On/Off*

Roll Push

Keyless Access Light Flash

Roll

Roll

Roll

Roll Keyless Access Beep Volume

Turn by Turn Display*

Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance Screens*

Road Departure Mitigation Setting*

Push

Push

Push

Push

Reverse Alert Tone

* Not available on all models

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Exit

Door Setup

IDS Setup

Default All

Lighting Setup

Key And Remote Unlock Mode

Auto Door Lock Auto Door Unlock

Keyless Lock Answer Back Security Relock Timer

Interior Light Dimming Time

Headlight Auto Off Timer

Auto Light Sensitivity

Roll

Push

Push

Roll

Roll

Roll

Roll

Roll

Roll

Power Tailgate Setup Push

Power Open By Outer Handle

Keyless Open Mode

Push

Maintenance Info.

Roll

Push Preferred IDS Mode

Roll

Roll

Roll

Push Maintenance Reset

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List of customizable options

*1:Default Setting

Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Driver Assist System Setup*

Forward Collision Warning Distance*

Changes at which distance FCW* or CMBSTM* alerts, or turns FCW* on and off.

Long/Normal*1/Short/Off

ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep*

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

On/Off*1

ACC Display Speed Unit* Changes the speed unit for ACC with LSF on the MID.

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

Road Departure Mitigation Setting*

Changes the setting for the road departure mitigation system.

Normal*1/Wide/Warning Only

Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep*

Causes the system to beep when the LKAS is suspended.

On/Off*1

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

* Not available on all models

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Selectable Settings

English*1/Franais/Espaol

a few degrees. -5F ~ 0F*1 ~ +5F (U.S.)

-3C ~ 0C*1 ~ +3C (Canada)

ip meter A, d A, and

When Refueled/IGN Off/ Manually Reset*1

ip meter B, B, and elapsed

When Refueled/IGN Off/ Manually Reset*1

en the change On*1/Off

idance screens On/Off*1

lay comes on On*1/Off

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*1:Default Setting

Setup Group Customizable Features Description

Meter Setup

Language Selection Changes the displayed language.

Adjust Outside Temp. Display

Adjusts the temperature reading by

Trip A Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset tr average fuel economy A, average spee elapsed time A.

Trip B Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset tr average fuel economy B, average speed time B.

Reverse Alert Tone Causes the beeper to sound once wh the gear position to (R .

Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance Screens*

Selects whether the Auto Idle Stop gu comes on.

Turn by Turn Display* Select whether the turn-by-turn disp during the route guidance.

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*1: Default Setting

Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Driving Position Setup

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

On*1/Off

Easy Entry/Exit Moves the seat rearward and steering wheel fully up when you get in/get out of the vehicle. Changes the setting for this feature.

Seat & Steering Wheel*1/ Seat Only/Steering Wheel Only/Off

Auto Seatbelt Tension* Turns the setting for the automatic seat belt e- pretensioner activation on and off.

On*1/Off

Keyless Access Setup

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

Drivers Door or Tailgate Only*1/All Doors

Keyless Access Beep Volume

Changes the beep volume. High*1/Low

Keyless Access Light Flash

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

On*1/Off

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

On*1/Off

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

* Not available on all models

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*1: Default Setting

Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Lighting Setup

Interior Light Dimming Time

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

60sec/30sec*1/15sec

Headlight Auto Off Timer

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

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

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

Door Setup

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

With Vehicle Speed*1/Shift From P/Off

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

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

Key And Remote Unlock Mode

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

Driver Door*1/All Doors

Keyless Lock Answer Back

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

On*1/Off

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

90sec/60sec/30sec*1

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*1: Default Setting

Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Power Tailgate Setup

Keyless Open Mode Changes the keyless setting for when the power tailgate opens.

Anytime*1/When Unlocked

Power Open By Outer Handle

Changes the setting to open power tailgate by tailgate outer handle.

Off (Manual Only)/On (Power/Manual)*1

IDS Setup Preferred IDS Mode Changes the IDS mode setting for when you set the power mode to ON.

Last Used*1/Comfort/ Normal/Sport

Maintenance Info.

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

Cancel/Reset

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

Cancel/Set

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

1. Roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls to select Vehicle Settings, then push the multi-function steering-wheel controls.

2. Roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls until Meter Setup appears on the display.

3. Push the multi-function steering-wheel controls. u Language Selection appears first on

the display.

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4. Roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls until Trip A Reset Timing appears on the display, then push the multi- function steering-wheel controls. u The display switches to the

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

5. Roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls and select When Refueled, then push the multi-function steering-wheel controls. u The When Refueled Setup screen

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

6. Roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls until Exit appears on the display, then push the multi-function steering- wheel controls.

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

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Controls

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

Clock .................................................. 128 Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key Types and Functions .................. 129 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 131

Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength......................................... 137

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 138

Childproof Door Locks ..................... 140 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 141

Opening and Closing the Tailgate... 142 Security System

Immobilizer System .......................... 149 Security System Alarm...................... 149

odels

Opening and Closing the Windows ...152 Opening and Closing the Moonroof..154 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 155 Turn Signals ..................................... 158 Light Switches.................................. 159 Fog Lights* ...................................... 162 Daytime Running Lights ................... 162 Wipers and Washers ........................ 163 Brightness Control ........................... 167 Defogger/Heated Door Mirror .......... 168 Driving Position Memory System ...... 169 Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 171

Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 172 Power Door Mirrors ......................... 173

Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions............. 175 Rear Seats........................................ 182 Armrest ........................................... 185

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items Interior Lights .................................. 186 Interior Convenience Items .............. 188

Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 200 Rear Climate Control System ........... 208 Automatic Climate Control Sensors... 212

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Clock

1Clock

These indications are used to show how to operate the interface dial. Rotate to select. Press to enter.

You can customize the clock display to show the 12 hour clock or 24 hour clock.

2 Customized Features P. 263

You can turn the clock display in the audio/ information screen on and off.

2 Customized Features P. 263

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

Models with navigation system

Adjusting the Clock You can adjust the time manually in the audio/information screen, with the power mode in ON.

Using the Settings menu on the audio/information screen 1. Press the SETTINGS button. 2. Rotate to select System Settings, then

press . u Repeat the procedure to select Clock

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

.

Adjusting the Time

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

2 Immobilizer System P. 149

The keys contain precision electronics. Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to the electronics: Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in

locations with high temperature or high humidity. Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them. Keep the keys away from liquids. Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the

battery. If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine may not start, and the keyless access system may not work. If the keys do not work properly, have them inspected by a dealer.

You can remotely start the engine using the two-way keyless access remote.

2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback* P. 342

Models with two-way keyless access remote

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

Use the keyless access remote to start and stop the engine, and to lock and unlock all the doors and tailgate. You can also use the keyless access system to lock and unlock the doors and tailgate.

Keys

Models with two-way keyless access remote

Models without two-way keyless access remote

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1Key Number Tag

Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a safe place outside of your vehicle. If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a dealer.

If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine, contact a dealer.

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Keyless access remote The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the doors when the keyless access remote battery becomes weak or the power door lock/unlock operation is disabled.

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

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

Built-in Key

Release Knob

Models with two-way keyless access remote

Release Knob

Built-in Key

Models without two-way keyless access remote

Key Number Tag

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1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

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

1Using the Remote Transmitter

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

2 Customized Features P. 117, 263

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

2 Interior Lights P. 186

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

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

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

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

and tailgate lock, and the security system sets.

Twice (within five seconds after the first push): u The beeper sounds and verifies the

security system is set.

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

drivers door unlocks. Twice: u The remaining doors and tailgate unlock.

*1: Checking Door Lock Status* P. 136

Using the Remote Transmitter LED

Unlock Button

Lock Button

LED*1

Unlock Button

Lock Button

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1Using the Remote Transmitter

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

2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 480

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

2 Customized Features P. 117, 263

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When you carry the keyless access remote, you can lock/unlock the doors and the tailgate.

You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door handle. You can open the tailgate within about 32 inches (80 cm) radius from the tailgate outer handle.

Using the Keyless Access System

Models without rear door touch sensor

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1Using the Keyless Access System

Do not leave the keyless access remote in the vehicle when you get out. Carry it with you.

Even if you are not carrying the keyless access remote, you can lock/unlock the doors and unlock the tailgate while someone else with the remote is within range.

The door may be unlocked if the door handle is covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if the keyless access remote is within range.

If you grip a door handle wearing gloves, the door sensor may be slow to respond or may not respond by unlocking the doors.

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

Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may not be able to lock/unlock the doors with the keyless access remote if it is above or below the outside handle.

The keyless access remote may not operate if it is too close to the door and door glass.

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Locking the doors and tailgate Press the door lock button on the front or rear* doors, or on the tailgate. u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper

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

Door Lock Button

Lock Button

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1Using the Keyless Access System

When you go into the keyless access system working range with all the doors locked, the LED puddle lights come on for 30 seconds. The lights do not come on if you have previously stayed within the range for more than two minutes, or the doors have been locked for a few days. The feature activates again after you drive the vehicle, then lock the doors.

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

You can change the relock timer setting. 2 Customized Features P. 117, 263

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

2 Customized Features P. 117, 263

You can also unlock and open with the power tailgate.

2 Opening/Closing the Tailgate Using the Tailgate Outer Handle P. 143

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

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

beeper sounds twice. Press and hold the tailgate outer handle: u The tailgate unlocks and opens. u Some exterior lights flash twice and the

beeper sounds twice. 2 Opening/Closing the Tailgate Using the

Tailgate Outer Handle P. 143

Tailgate Outer Handle

* Not available on all models

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1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

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

You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 117, 263

1Locking a Door Without Using a Key

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

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Fully insert the key and turn it.

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

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

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

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Lock

Unlock

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1Checking Door Lock Status*

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

2 Using the Remote Transmitter P. 131

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

2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback* P. 342

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

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

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

from the vehicle.

Checking Door Lock Status*

Red Green Amber

Lock Button

* Not available on all models

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1Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength

Communication between the keyless access remote and the vehicle consumes the keyless access remotes battery. The keyless access remote battery lasts about two years. This changes by how often you use the remote. The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access remote is receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing it near electrical appliances such as televisions and personal computers.

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

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

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

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1Using the Lock Tab

When you lock the door using the lock tab on the drivers door, all the other doors and tailgate lock at the same time. When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the drivers door, only the drivers door will unlock.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

Locking a door Push the lock tab forward.

Unlocking a door Pull the lock tab rearward.

Using the Lock Tab

To Unlock

Lock Tab To Lock

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1Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle

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

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

2 Childproof Door Locks P. 140

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

motion.

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

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

unlocked all the time, customize the Auto Door Unlock setting to Off using the MID or audio/information screen.

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1Using the Master Door Lock Switch

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

1Childproof Door Locks

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

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

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

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

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

Using the Master Door Lock Switch

To Unlock

Master Door Lock Switch

To Lock

Setting the Childproof Door Locks

Lock

Unlock

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1Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

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

2 Customized Features P. 117, 263

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

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

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

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Opening and Closing the Tailgate

1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate

Be careful not to hit your head on the tailgate or to put your hands between the tailgate and the cargo area when closing the tailgate.

When operating the power tailgate, make sure there is enough space around your vehicle. People near the tailgate may be seriously hurt if the tailgate hits or closes on their heads. Be especially cautious if children are around.

When you are storing or picking up luggage from the cargo area while the engine is idling, do not stand in front of the exhaust pipe. You may get burned.

Do not allow any passenger in the cargo space. They may get hurt during hard braking, a sudden acceleration, or a crash.

3WARNING 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.

Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or closing it.

Opening the tailgate Open the tailgate all the way. u If it is not fully opened, the tailgate may come down accidentally by its own

weight. Be careful when it is windy. The wind may cause the tailgate to close.

Closing the tailgate Keep the tailgate closed while driving to: u Avoid possible damage. u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle. 2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 68

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1Opening/Closing the Tailgate Using the Tailgate Outer Handle

Do not leave the keyless access remote inside the cargo area and close the tailgate. The beeper sounds repeatedly. You can open the tailgate and retrieve the key.

Even if you are not carrying the keyless access remote, you can lock/unlock the doors while someone else with the remote is within range.

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Opening/Closing the Tailgate Using the Tailgate Outer Handle

When all the doors are unlocked, the tailgate is unlocked. Press the tailgate outer handle for more than one second, and wait until you hear three beeps before you lift open the tailgate. u Releasing the outer handle within one

second with one beep enables the power tailgate operations. 2 Power Tailgate Outer Handle P. 146

Even if the tailgate is locked, you can open the tailgate if you carry the keyless access remote.

To manually close the tailgate, grab the inner handle, pull the tailgate down, and push it closed from outside.

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1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

NOTICE Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is being automatically opened or closed.

Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while in operation can deform the tailgate frame.

The power tailgate may not open or close under the following conditions: The vehicle is parked on a steep hill. The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind. The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.

If you close the power tailgate when all the doors are locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.

If you replace the battery or the power tailgate fuse while the tailgate is open, the power tailgate may be disabled. The power tailgate resumes once you manually close the tailgate.

Installing aftermarket components other than Acura genuine accessories on the power tailgate may prevent it from fully opening or closing.

Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you get your luggage in and out.

Make sure the power tailgate is fully closed before you start the vehicle.

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate The power tailgate can be operated by pressing the power tailgate button on the remote transmitter or driver's door, or pressing the outer handle or button on the tailgate.

The power tailgate can be opened when: The tailgate is fully closed. The transmission is in (P. Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for about one

second when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). u If you have changed the Keyless Open Mode setting to When Unlocked,

you need to unlock the tailgate before you press the tailgate button to open it. 2 Customized Features P. 117

The power tailgate can be closed when: The tailgate is fully open. The transmission is in (P. Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for about one

second when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

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1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

If the power tailgate meets resistance while opening or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the direction. The beeper sounds three times.

The auto reverse function stops sensing when the tailgate is almost closed to make sure that it fully closes.

Do not touch the sensors located on both sides of the tailgate. The power tailgate does not close if you touch either sensor when you are trying to close the tailgate.

Be careful not to scratch the sensors with a sharp object. If scratched, they can be damaged, and the power tailgate closing feature malfunctions.

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Press the power tailgate button for more than one second to operate when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

To reverse direction while the power tailgate is in operation, press the button again. The beeper sounds three times and the tailgate reverses direction.

Customizing when to open the tailgate Anytime: The power tailgate unlocks and opens at the same time. This is the default setting. When Unlocked: The tailgate opens when all doors are unlocked.

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Remote Transmitter

Power Tailgate Button

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To open or close the power tailgate, press the power tailgate button for about one second. The beeper sounds and some exterior lights flash.

To reverse direction while the power tailgate is in operation, press the button again. The beeper sounds three times and the tailgate reverses direction.

To open the power tailgate, press the outer handle for one second. The beeper sounds and some exterior lights flash.

Power Tailgate Button

Power Tailgate Button

Power Tailgate Outer Handle

Power Tailgate Outer Handle

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1Power Tailgate Close Button

If you press the power tailgate close button while the tailgate is automatically opening, the power tailgate operation reverses direction.

1Auto-Closer

The auto-closer feature does not activate if you press the tailgate outer handle while the power tailgate is closing.

Do not put any force on the tailgate while the power tailgate is latching.

Keep your hands away from the tailgate when you manually close the tailgate and let it latch automatically. It is dangerous to put your hands around the tailgate as it starts to latch itself.

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Press the button on the tailgate to close the power tailgate. If you press the button again while the power tailgate is closing, it reverses direction.

If you manually close the power tailgate, it latches automatically.

Power Tailgate Close Button

Power Tailgate Close Button

Auto-Closer

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1Power Tailgate Fall Detection

If you try to manually close the power tailgate immediately after it fully opens, the power tailgate fall detection may activate.

Once the power tailgate fall detection activates, wait until the power tailgate fully closes. Keep away from the power tailgate when it is in motion.

If the power tailgate fall detection constantly activates, consult at a dealer.

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Automatically lowers the power tailgate when there is a possibility that the fully opened power tailgate can fall down by its own weight (for example, by snow on the tailgate). The beeper sounds while the power tailgate lowers.

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

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

1Security System Alarm

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

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

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

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

access remote.

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

However, the alarm goes off when a door is opened with the key, then the hood is opened before the power mode is set to ON.

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

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

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1Security System Alarm

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

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

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

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

transmitter, or keyless access system.

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

To cancel the security system alarm The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key, remote transmitter, keyless access system, or the power mode is set to ON. The security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.

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The panic button on the remote transmitter

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

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

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Opening and Closing the Windows

1Opening/Closing the Power Windows

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

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

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

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

3WARNING Closing a power window on someones hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function

ON OFF

Power Window Lock Button

Rear Passengers Window Switches

Front Passengers Window Switch

Drivers Window Switch

Indicator

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

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

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

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

Opening Windows and the Moonroof with the Remote

Unlock Button

Opening/Closing Windows and the Moonroof with the Key

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Opening and Closing the Moonroof

1Opening/Closing the Moonroof

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

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

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

3WARNING Opening or closing the moonroof on someones hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Opening/Closing the Moonroof

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ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range

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

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

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

2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 513

If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE OFF to ACCESSORY, press the ENGINE START/STOP button while moving the steering wheel left and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the mode to change.

Operating Range

Canadian models

ENGINE START/STOP Button

*1:Canadian models

Changing the Power Mode

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) Indicator in the button is off. The steering wheel is locked*1. The power to all electrical components is turned off.

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

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

Press the button.

Indicator

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

When in this mode: The steering wheel does not lock. You cannot lock or unlock doors with the remote transmitter or the keyless access system.

Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

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

Automatic Power Off

Power Mode Reminder

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the power mode is in ACCESSORY

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

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

One-touch turn signal When you lightly push up or down and release the turn signal lever, the exterior turn signals and turn signal indicator blink three times. This feature can be used when signaling for a lane change.

Right Turn

Left Turn

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

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

Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic headlight adjusting system that automatically adjusts the vertical angle of the high/low beam headlights. If you find a significant change in the vertical angle of the headlights, there may be a problem with the system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Light Switches

Rotating the light switch turns the lights on and off, regardless of the power mode setting. High beams Push the lever forward until you hear a click. Low beams When in high beams, pull the lever back to return to low beams. Flashing the high beams Pull the lever back, and release it. Lights off Turn the lever to OFF either when: The transmission is in (P . The parking brake is applied.

To turn the lights on again, turn the lever to OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights come on automatically when: The gear position is changed out of (P and

the parking brake is released. The vehicle starts to move.

Manual Operation

High Beams

Flashing the high beams Low Beams

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

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

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1Automatic Lighting Control

We recommend that you turn on the lights manually when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

The light sensor is in the location shown below. Do not cover this light sensor with anything; otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not work properly.

Light Sensor

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

When the light switch is in AUTO, the headlights and other exterior lights will switch on and off automatically depending on the ambient brightness. u You can change the auto light sensitivity

setting. 2 Customized Features P. 117, 263

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Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:

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

Max High Mid Low Min

Bright

Dark

1Headlight Integration with Wiper

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

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

1Automatic Lighting Off Feature

You can change the headlight auto off timer setting. 2 Customized Features P. 117, 263

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

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

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

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

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

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Fog Lights*

When the position lights or the headlights are on, turn the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.

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

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

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1Wipers and Washers

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

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

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

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

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

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Wipers and Washers

The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the power mode is in ON. MIST The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever.

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

AUTO*

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

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

Windshield Wipers/Washers

Intermittent Time Adjustment Ring

MIST

INT*: Low speed with intermittent AUTO*: Automatic intermittent operation

OFF

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Pull to use washer.

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

Higher speed, more sweeps

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The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.

NOTICE Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before entering a car wash to prevent severe damage to the windshield wiper system. If the wiper lever is in AUTO, and the power mode is in ON, the rainfall sensor may respond to your hand or car wash liquids, and the wipers may operate automatically.

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When you push the lever down to AUTO, the windshield wipers sweep once, and go into the automatic mode.

The wipers operate intermittently, at low speed, or at high speed and stops in accordance with the amount of rainfall the rainfall sensor detects.

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

Sensor sensitivity

Automatic Intermittent Wipers*

Low sensitivity: Lower speed, fewer sweeps

High sensitivity: Higher speed, more sweeps

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If the wiper stops operating due to any obstacle such as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe place.

Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then remove the obstacle.

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The rear wiper and washer can be used when the power mode is in ON.

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

Washer ( ) Sprays while you rotate the switch to this position. Hold it to activate the wiper and to spray the washer. Once released, it stops operating after a few more sweeps.

Operating in reverse When you select the transmission to (R with the front wiper activated, the rear wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.

Rear Wiper/Washer

INT: Intermittent

OFF

ON: Continuous wipe

Washer

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Intermittent Intermittent

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Turn the headlights on and press the headlight washer button to operate. The headlight washers also operate when you turn the windshield washers for the first time after the power mode is set to ON.

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

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

Rolling the multi-function steering-wheel changes to a different display.

If you press the (+ button until the brightness display is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels the reduced instrument panel brightness when the parking lights are on.

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

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Brightness Control When the power mode is in ON, you can use the (+ or (- button to adjust instrument panel brightness. To brighten: Press the (+ button. To dim: Press the (- button.

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

Brightness level indicator The brightness level is shown on the MID while you are adjusting it.

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This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off when the window has been defogged or deiced.

1Heated Windshield Button

When the outside temperature is below 4C, the heated windshield may automatically activate. The system deactivates itself once the outside temperature reaches 6C.

1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

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

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Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Press the heated windshield button to deice the windshield when the power mode is in ON.

Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window and mirrors when the power mode is in ON.

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

Heated Windshield Button

Canadian models

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

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Using the audio/information screen or MID, you can disable the automatic seat, steering wheel and door mirrors adjustment function.

2 Customized Features P. 117, 263

The drivers seat easy exit feature: Can be turned ON/OFF.

2 Customized Features P. 117

System Operation The system will not operate if: The vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h). Either memory position button is pressed while the

seat or steering wheel is in motion. The seat or steering wheel position is adjusted

while in operation. The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.

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Driving Position Memory System You can store two drivers seat (except for power lumbar), steering wheel and door mirror positions with the driving position memory system. When you unlock and open the drivers door with a remote transmitter, or keyless access system, the seat and door mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions. The steering wheel will move to the stored position when you set the power mode to ACCESSORY.

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

The drivers seat moves rearward and steering wheel fully up depending on the set seating position once you Stop the vehicle. Put the transmission in (P . Turn the engine off. Then open the drivers door. Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY position, the drivers seat drivers seat and steering wheel moves to the DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.

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1Storing a Position in Memory

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

seconds. You readjust the seat, the steering wheel or the

outside mirror position before the double-beep. You set the power mode to any position except

ON.

1Recalling the Stored Position

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

(2). Adjust the seat, the steering wheel or the door

mirror position. Select into any position except (P.

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1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the drivers seat, the steering wheel and the door mirrors to the desired position.

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

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

seconds of pressing the SET button. u Once the seat, the steering wheel and

the outside mirror positions have been memorized, the indicator light on the button you pressed stays on.

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

light will blink.

The seat, the steering wheel and the door mirrors will automatically move to the memorized positions. When it has finished moving, you will hear the beep, and the indicator light stays on.

Storing a Position in Memory

Memory Button 1

Memory Button 2SET Button

Recalling the Stored Position

Memory Buttons

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Make any steering wheel adjustments before you start driving.

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

Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.

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

Push and hold the adjustment switch to move the steering wheel in, out, up or down. u Make sure you can see the instrument

panel gauges and indicators.

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Adjusting the Mirrors

1Adjusting the Mirrors

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility.

Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 175

1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors*

The auto dimming function cancels when the transmission is in (R.

Interior Rearview Mirror Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving position.

When driving after dark, the automatic dimming rearview mirror and power door mirrors* reduce the glare from headlights behind you.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors*

* Not available on all models

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Power Door Mirrors You can adjust the door mirrors when the power mode is in ON.

Mirror position adjustment L/R selector switch: Select the left or right mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the center position. Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the switch left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.

Folding door mirrors*

Press the folding button to fold in and out the door mirrors.

If activated, either side door mirror automatically tilts downward when you select the gear position to (R ; this improves close-in visibility on the selected side of the vehicle when backing up. The mirror automatically returns to its original position when you select out of (R.

To activate this feature, set the power mode to ON, and slide the selector switch to the left or right side.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Folding Button

Reverse Tilt Door Mirror

Selector Switch

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1Expanded View Drivers Mirror

Objects visible in the outer segment of the drivers side door mirror appear smaller than objects in the rest of the mirror. But in fact, they are closer than they appear.

Do not rely on your mirrors. Always look to the side and behind your vehicle before changing lanes.

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The drivers side door mirror has outer and inner segments. The outer segment is slightly curved to provide a wider angle view than a standard flat mirror. This wider view may help you check areas that are not visible using a standard door mirror.

Expanded View Drivers Mirror

Inner Segment

Outer Segment

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest.

Always make seat adjustments before driving.

3WARNING Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining control of the vehicle.

Adjusting the Seat Positions Adjust the drivers seat as far back as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright, well back in the seat and be able to adequately press the pedals without leaning forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably. The passengers seat should be adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far back from the front airbag in the dashboard as possible.

Adjusting the front power seats

Move back.

Allow sufficient space.

Horizontal Position Adjustment

Height Adjustment

Seat-back Angle Adjustment

Lumbar Support Adjustment*

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1Adjusting the second row manual seats

Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position.

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Adjusting the second row manual seats

Seat-back Angle Adjustment Pull up the lever to change the angle.

Horizontal Position Adjustment Pull up the bar to move the seat, then release the bar.

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1Adjusting the Seat-Backs

Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the seat-back and your back. Doing so may interfere with proper seat belt or airbag operation.

If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help.

3WARNING Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.

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Adjust the 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.

The front seat passenger should also adjust their seat-back to a comfortable, upright position.

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

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1Adjusting the Head Restraints

In order for the head restraint system to work properly: Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or

from the restraint legs. Do not place any objects between an occupant and

the seat-back. Install each restraint in its proper location.

3WARNING Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.

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

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Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions.

Head restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other rear- impact crash injuries when the center of the back of the occupants head rests against the center of the restraint. The tops of the occupants ears should be level with the center height of the restraint.

Adjusting the front and second row outer head restraint positions To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward. To lower the head restraint: Push it down while pressing the release button.

Adjusting the Head Restraints

Position head in the center of the head restraint.

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1Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

3WARNING Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before driving.

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A passenger sitting in the second row center seating position should adjust the height of their head restraint to an appropriate position before the vehicle begins moving. To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward. To lower the head restraint: Push it down while pressing the release button.

Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.

To remove a head restraint: Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the restraint up and out.

To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked in position.

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A passenger in the third row seating position should put the head restraint in the upright position before the vehicle begins moving.

To fold down the head restraint: Pull the handle.

To put the head restraint back in the upright position: Pull up the head restraint and push rearward until it latches.

Folding Down the Third Row Head Restraint

Handle

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1Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

3WARNING Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.

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After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet on the floor until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is off.

Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag.

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The button is disabled when the vehicle is moving.

When you enter the third row seat, be careful not to trip over the second row seat belt.

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Rear Seats

Pressing the button on the seat-back, or seat cushion tilts the second row outer seat's seat- back forward. u The whole seat slides forward.

Pulling up on the strap also tilts the seat-back forward.

Third Row Seat Access

Strap

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1Folding Down the Second Row Seat

Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work improperly.

2 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 54

The front seats must be far enough forward so they do not interfere with the second row seats as they fold down.

To lock the seat-back upright, push it backwards until it locks.

Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat cushion are securely latched back into place before driving. Also, make sure all rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the seat-back, and the center shoulder belt is re-positioned in the holding slot.

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Separately fold down the left and right halves of the second row seat to make room for cargo.

1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle.

2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling. 2 Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 38

3. Lower the center head restraint to its lowest position. Put the armrest back into the seat-back.

4. Pull up on the seat-back angle adjustment lever.

To return the seat to the original position, pull up the seat-back in the upright position.

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1Folding Down the Third Row Seat

Make sure all items in the cargo area or items extending to the third row seats are properly secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have to brake hard.

1To return the seat to the original position

Make sure the seat-back and head restraints are securely latched back into place before driving.

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Separately fold down the left and right halves of the third row seat to make room for cargo.

To fold down the seat 1. Pull the handle on the seat-back fully. u The head restraint tilts downward.

2. Push the seat-back forward while pulling the handle.

To return the seat to the original position 1. Pull the seat-back up with the handle pulled. 2. Push the head restraint up to its original position.

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Armrest

The console lid can be used as an armrest.

To adjust: Slide the armrest to a desired position.

Pull down the armrest in the center seat-back.

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items

1Interior Light Switches

In the door activated position, the interior lights fade out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are closed. The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following situations: When you unlock the drivers door but do not open

it. When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF

(LOCK) but do not open a door.

You can change the interior lights dimming time. 2 Customized Features P. 117, 263

The interior lights go off immediately in the following situations: When you lock the drivers door. When you close the drivers door in ACCESSORY

mode. When you set the power mode to ON.

If you leave any doors open in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode, the interior lights go off after about 15 minutes.

When the interior light switch is in ON, if you close the tailgate and all doors in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode, the interior lights go off after about 30 minutes. However, when the battery is weaken, the interior lights go off after about 30 minutes if any door is open.

Interior Lights

ON The interior lights come on regardless of whether the doors are open or closed. Door activated The interior lights come on in the following situations: When any doors are opened. You unlock the drivers door. When the power mode is set to VEHICLE

OFF (LOCK). OFF The interior lights remain off regardless of whether the tailgate or the doors are open or closed.

Interior Light Switches

Door Activated Position

Off

On

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When the interior light switch is in the door activated position and any door is open, pressing the button does not turn off the map light.

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Front The map lights can be turned on and off by pressing the (map light) button.

Second and third row The map lights can be turned on and off by pressing the (map light) button when the front interior light switch is in the door activated position.

ON The light comes on when you open the tailgate, and goes off when closed.

OFF The light stays off with or without opening the tailgate.

Map Lights

Front

Second and third row

Cargo Area Lights

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3WARNING An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

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Interior Convenience Items

Press the button to open the glove box. You can lock the glove box with the built-in key.

Removable shelf The shelf in the glove box is detachable. To remove it, disengage the tabs.

The removed shelf can be stored upside down in the glove box.

Glove Box

Glove Box

To Lock

Shelf

Tabs

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Pull the passengers side handle to open the console compartment.

Pull the drivers side handle to open the utility tray in the console lid.

Console Tray Slide or lift the tray when you use the console compartment. u To lift this tray, slide it rearward, then

pull it up.

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Press the raised detent to open the lid. To close the lid, push it down until it latches.

Pull the handle to open the cargo floor lid.

Center Pocket

Press

Under-floor Storage Area