the engine start/stop button. If the shift lever is in any gear other than neutral, depress the clutch pedal, then press the engine start/stop button.
The engine stops and the power mode switches from ON to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure it is off. You can verify if the power is off by checking the engine start/stop button LED indicator.
Onmanualtransmissionmodels Make sure to press the brake pedal or set the parking brake before turning off the engine. If your foot is OFF the clutch pedal in any gear position, pressing the engine start/ stop button turns off the engine, and the vehicle may move forward or backward.
OperationGuidance
SHIFT TO PARK
A/T model only
Onautomatictransmissionmodels You can only place the vehicle in the VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode if the transmission is in Park. You will see the ‘‘SHIFT TO PARK’’ message on the multi-information display if you press the engine start/stop button to turn the vehicle off with the shift lever in any other position except for P (Park).
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ACCESSORY MODE
TO TURN VEHICLE OFF
Allmodels If the power mode is in ACCESSORY, you may see the ‘‘ACCESSORY MODE’’ message on the multi- information display.
After the driver’s door is opened, you will see the ‘‘TO TURN VEHICLE OFF:’’ message on the multi- information display. Press the engine start/stop button twice with your foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode from ACCESSORY to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Keyless Access System
If you open the driver’s door in the ACCESSORY mode, a beeper will sound. You will also see a ‘‘ACCESSORY MODE’’ or ‘‘TO TURN VEHICLE OFF:’’ message on the multi-information display.
Press the engine start/stop button twice with your foot off the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or the clutch pedal (manual transmission) to change the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure it is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
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Keyless Access System
EmergencyEngineStop The engine start/stop button may be used to stop the engine due to an emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, do either of the following operations:
Press and hold the engine start/ stop button for three seconds. Firmly press the engine start/stop button three times.
Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the engine to be switched off.
If you are driving, the power mode switches from ON to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) whenever you perform either procedure. However, the steering wheel will NOT lock.
If you cannot stop the engine by pressing the engine start/stop button once when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is in Park (automatic transmission), do either emergency engine stop procedure. In this case, the power mode will change to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), however, the steering wheel may NOT lock.
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Beeper and Message KeylessRemoteNotDetected
If you take the keyless access remote out of the vehicle and close the door with the power mode ON or ACCESSORY, the inside and outside beepers sound and a ‘‘KEYLESS REMOTE NOT DETECTED’’ message will be displayed on the multi-information display, and the doors will not lock.
The displayed message goes away when you bring the remote back inside the vehicle.
If the engine is running and you take the remote out of the vehicle, it will continue to run, and the inside and outside beepers will sound. Once the power mode is changed to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), the engine will not restart until you bring back a remote into the vehicle.
Keyless Access System
The engine does not start if you push the engine start/stop button when the remote is outside the vehicle. Check where the remote is. Make sure that the remote is in the vehicle with you when you operate the engine start/stop button.
Even when the remote is inside the vehicle, the beeper may sound when the location of the remote is not detected due to surrounding conditions. It is not a failure. Make sure that you carry the remote with you.
The outside beeper sounds when the power mode is in ACCESSORY, and a door is opened, then closed.
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Keyless Access System
KeylessRemoteLowBattery
The battery in the remote normally lasts about 2 years. To ensure maximum battery life, do not store the remote close to electrical devices such as computers or TVs. When the multi-information display shows ‘‘CHANGE KEYLESS REMOTE BATTERY,’’ replace the battery as soon as possible (see page
181
).
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If the remote battery becomes weak
and the power door lock/unlock
operation is disabled, you should
insert the remote into the keyless
access remote slot to set the power
mode and start the engine. After
inserting the remote into the slot,
operate the engine start/stop button
as previously described (see pages
184
on the keyless access slot, see
page 197
). For more information
and
187
Inserting the remote does not charge the remote battery. You should replace the battery as soon as possible.
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Keyless Access Remote System Main Switch
Turning off the keyless
NOTE: access system will disable lockout prevention.
With the keyless access remote system main switch off, you should insert the keyless access remote into the keyless remote slot to start the engine. For more information, see page
197
OFF
MAIN SWITCH
This switch is in the glove box. You can cancel the keyless access system features, which are locking/ unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk, and starting the engine while carrying the keyless access remote. To cancel the system, turn the keyless access system main switch off by pushing it down.
Keyless Access System
Keyless Access System Indicator
According to the message on the multi-information display, this indicator has two indications. A ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM’’ message indicates a problem with the keyless access system. A ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS STARTING SYSTEM’’ message indicates a problem with the keyless starting system.
This indicator normally comes on for several seconds when you change the power mode to ON.
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Keyless Access System
CheckKeylessAccessSystem
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR
The multi-information display shows ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM.’’
CheckKeylessStartingSystem
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR
In this case, use the built-in key to lock/unlock the doors and insert the keyless access remote into the slot to start the engine (see page ).
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Have your vehicle checked by your dealer if:
The keyless access system indicator comes on and stays on while you are driving.
The indicator comes on after the engine has started.
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Have your vehicle checked by your dealer if:
The keyless access system indicator comes on and stays on while you are driving.
The indicator comes on and stays on in any power mode.
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The multi-information display shows ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS STARTING SYSTEM.’’
Keyless Access Remote Slot
SLOT
In this case, you should not shut off your engine until you are in a safe location or at your dealer, as your vehicle may not restart.
KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTE
In the following two cases, you have to insert the keyless access remote into the keyless access remote slot to set the power mode and start the engine:
If the remote battery becomes weak and the power door lock/ unlock operation is disabled. When the keyless access remote system main switch in the glove box is set to off.
Keyless Access System
To remove the keyless access remote, place the vehicle in the VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode, then pull out the keyless access remote.
If the keyless access remote has been inserted into the slot with the keyless access remote system main switch in the glove box turned off, it will lock into place when the power is on. The slot will unlock when the power is turned off.
If the keyless access remote NOTE: does not come out of the slot easily, try to push it in before pulling it out. Make sure the vehicle is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode.
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Keyless Access System
Onautomatictransmissionmodels The multi-information display shows the ‘‘ACCESSORY MODE’’ or ‘‘TO UNLOCK KEYLESS REMOTE TURN OFF POWER’’ message to remind you to change the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
UnlockedKeylessAccessRemote When the keyless access remote system main switch in the glove box is set to ON, the remote remains unlocked when you insert it into the keyless access remote slot and the power mode is turned on.
OperationGuidance Toinsertthekeylessaccessremote:
Onmanualtransmissionmodels The multi-information display shows the ‘‘ACCESSORY MODE’’ message to remind you that the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
Onallmodels To avoid damaging the slot, do not insert any other objects into the slot or put a sticker on the keyless access remote.
Inserting the remote does not charge the remote battery. If necessary, you should replace the battery as soon as possible.
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When you open the driver’s door, and each time you press the engine start/stop button, you will see the ‘‘INSERT KEYLESS REMOTE INTO SLOT’’ message on the multi- information display in the following situations:
When the keyless access system main switch (see page ) is off. When the keyless access remote is not in the vehicle.
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Tounlockthekeylessaccessremote: Onautomatictransmissionmodels
When the keyless access remote system main switch in the glove box is set to OFF, the multi-information display will show the ‘‘TO UNLOCK KEYLESS REMOTE TURN OFF POWER’’ message after you shift to Park.
The message reminds you that the keyless access remote is locked in the keyless access remote slot, and that the power mode is in the ACCESSORY or ON position. To remove the keyless access remote, turn the power mode off by pressing the engine start/stop button twice (in ACCESSORY mode) or once (in ON mode) without pressing the brake pedal.
Keyless Access System
In ACCESSORY mode, the ‘‘ACCESSORY MODE’’ message will be displayed a few seconds after the ‘‘TO UNLOCK KEYLESS REMOTE TURN OFF POWER’’ message is displayed.
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2012 TLIf you turn off the vehicle and leave the remote in the keyless access remote slot, you will also hear a reminder beeper.
Onautomatictransmissionmodels The shift lever must be in Park before you can press the engine start/stop button twice without pressing the brake pedal to set the vehicle into the VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode.
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Keyless Access System
Toremovethekeylessaccessremote:
If the vehicle is left in the ACCESSORY mode, the ‘‘TO TURN VEHICLE OFF’’ message is shown on the multi-information display when you open the driver’s door. If the vehicle is left in the VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode with the keyless access remote in the slot, the ‘‘REMOVE KEYLESS REMOTE FROM SLOT’’ message is shown on the multi-information display.
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Built-in key and Remote The built-in key can be used to lock/ unlock the doors and the trunk when the remote battery becomes weak and the power door lock/unlock operation is disabled.
BUILT-IN KEY
To avoid damaging the remote and the built-in key, never pull on the built-in key unless you are pressing the release button.
The keyless access system uses an electric field to identify the remote.
If you use medical equipment such as a cardiac pacemaker, ask your doctor if the electric field used by the remote will affect it.
RELEASE BUTTON
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while pressing the release button. To reinstall the built-in key, push the key into the remote until it clicks.
Keyless Access System
Valet Function The trunk and glove box cannot be opened when you turn the trunk main switch off and lock the glove box and trunk pass-through cover with the built-in key. Then, the trunk cannot be opened by using the remote or the exterior trunk release switch.
Remove the built-in key from the remote by pressing the button, then give that remote to someone else as a valet key.
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Seat Heaters
Passenger’s Seat
HEATERS
Driver’s Seat
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
Push the right side of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the left side of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.
TLandTLwithTechnologyPackage models SH-AWDandSH-AWDwithTechnology Packagemodels Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. Because of the sensors for the side airbag cutoff system, there is no heater in the passenger’s seat-back. The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use the heaters.
*
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In the HI setting, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back on after the seat’s temperature drops.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes.
* Models equipped with the keyless access
system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). For more information, see pages 184 and 187.
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A multi-information display message
may inform you when the battery
charge is getting low. See page
87
for more information.
Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters:
Do not use the seat heater in the HI setting for an extended period, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.
If the engine is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters even on the LO setting. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.
Seat Heaters
Heat induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should not use seat heaters.
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Seat Heaters and Ventilations
Passenger’s seat
SEAT HEATER BUTTON
HEATERS
Driver’s seat
INDICATORS
SEAT VENTILATION BUTTON
You must select the ON mode by operating the engine start/stop button (see page ) to use the heaters and the air ventilation system.
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TLwithAdvancePackageandCanadian ElitePackagemodels SH-AWDwithAdvancePackageand CanadianSH-AWDElitePackage models Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters and an air ventilation system. The passenger seat only has heaters in the seat bottom because of the side airbag system.
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To use the heaters, press the seat heater button. The indicator (red) above the button will come on. There are four settings in the heaters: Three indicators on. HI MID Two indicators on. − LO One indicator on. OFF All indicators off.
−
−
−
When you press the seat heater button once, the heater is set to HI. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select MID or LOW by pressing the seat heater button. This will keep the seat warm. To shut down the heater, press the seat heater button until the indicators go off.
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To ventilate the seat, press the seat ventilation button. The indicator (blue) above the button will come on. The air ventilation system has four settings: HI Three indicators on. MID Two indicators on. − LO One indicator on. OFF All indicators off.
−
−
−
When you press the seat ventilation button once, the system is set to HI. To change to the lower mode, press the seat ventilation button. To turn the air ventilation off, press the seat ventilation button until the indicators go off.
Seat Heaters and Ventilations
A multi-information display message
may inform you when the battery
charge is getting low. See page
87
for more information.
Heat induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should not use seat heaters.
Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters and the seat ventilation:
Do not use the seat heater or the seat ventilation in the HI setting for an extended period, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.
If the engine is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters or the seat ventilation, even on the LO setting. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.
The heater runs continuously and does not automatically turn off after a period of time.
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Power Windows
DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
INDICATOR
FRONT PASSENGER’S WINDOW SWITCH
MAIN SWITCH
*
Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to raise or lower any window. To open a window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Pull back on the switch and hold it to close the window.
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Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.
−
AUTO To open either front window fully, push the window switch firmly down to the second detent, then release it. The window automatically goes down all the way. To stop the window from going all the way down, pull back on the window switch briefly.
To close either front window fully, pull back the window switch firmly to the second detent, then release it. The window automatically goes all the way up. To stop the window from going all the way up, push down on the window switch briefly.
* Models equipped with the keyless access
system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). For more information, see pages 184 and 187.
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When you push the main switch in, the indicator comes on and the passengers’ windows cannot be raised or lowered. Use the main switch when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally. To cancel this feature, push on the switch again. The switch will pop out and the indicator will go off.
The windows and the main switch will operate for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch (set VEHICLE OFF mode on models with keyless access system). Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse If either front window runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, and then stop. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it.
The driver’s window auto NOTE: reverse function is disabled when you continuously pull up the switch.
Power Windows
Opening the Windows and Moonroof with the Remote Transmitter/Keyless Access Remote
Vehicle without keyless access system
Vehicle with keyless access system
UNLOCK BUTTON UNLOCK BUTTON
You can open all of the windows and the moonroof from outside with the remote transmitter (the keyless access remote on models with keyless access system).
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Power Windows
1.
Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door.
2.
3.
Press the UNLOCK button a second time, and hold it. The remaining doors unlock, and all four windows and the moonroof start to open. To stop the windows and moonroof, release the button.
To open the windows and
moonroof further, press the
button again (within 10 seconds of
step 1) and hold it. If the windows
and the moonroof stop before the
desired position, repeat steps 1
and 2.
You cannot close the windows or the moonroof with the remote transmitter.
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Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof with the Key or the Built-in key
To open: 1.
Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.
Vehicle without keyless access system
Open
Close
Open
Close
BUILT-IN KEY
Vehicle with keyless access system
You can open and close the windows and moonroof with the key in the driver’s door lock.
2.
Turn the key clockwise, then release it.
3.
Turn the key clockwise again, and hold it. All four windows and the moonroof start to open. To stop the windows and the moonroof, release the key.
4.
To open the windows and the moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds of step 2).
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To close: 1.
Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.
If the windows and the
NOTE: moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 2 and 3.
2.
Turn the key counterclockwise, then release it.
3.
Turn the key counterclockwise again, and hold it. All four windows and the moonroof start to close. To stop the windows and the moonroof, release the key.
4.
To close the windows and the moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds of step 2).
Power Windows
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MOONROOF SWITCH
Moonroof
Open
Tilt
Close
The moonroof can be tilted up in the back for ventilation, or it can be slid back into the roof. Use the switch on the front ceiling to operate the moonroof. You must turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to operate the moonroof.
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To tilt up the moonroof, push on the center of the moonroof switch. To stop the moonroof from tilting up fully, push the switch briefly.
To open the moonroof, pull back on the switch and hold it. Release the switch when the moonroof reaches the desired position. To close the moonroof, push the switch forward and hold it. Release the switch to stop the operation.
Opening or closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.
−
To open the moonroof
AUTO fully, pull back the moonroof switch firmly, then release it. The moonroof automatically opens all the way. To stop the moonroof from opening, push the switch briefly.
To close the moonroof fully, firmly push the moonroof switch forward, then release it. The moonroof automatically closes all the way. To stop the moonroof from closing, push the switch briefly.
* Models equipped with the keyless access
system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). For more information, see pages 184 and 187.
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To open or close the moonroof partially, lightly pull the switch back or push it forward and hold it. The moonroof will stop when you release the switch.
Auto Reverse If the moonroof runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, and then stop. To close the moonroof, remove the obstacle, then use the moonroof switch again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the moonroof before closing it.
You can open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch, on models with keyless access system, set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Opening either front door cancels this function.
If you try to open the moonroof in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or its motor.
Moonroof
You can use the remote transmitter/
keyless access remote or the key/
built-in key to operate the moonroof
from the outside. Refer to page
207
for details.
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2012 TLIf you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a beeper will sound,
and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the
multi-information display (see
page 65
).
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on.
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Parking Brake
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page
65
).
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Interior Convenience Items
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
FRONT DOOR POCKET
COAT HOOK
USB ADAPTER CABLE
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
REAR DOOR POCKET
VANITY MIRROR
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
SUN VISOR
CENTER POCKET
GLOVE BOX
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
SIDE POCKET
CARGO HOOKS
BEVERAGE HOLDER in REAR SEAT ARMREST
BEVERAGE HOLDER
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Interior Convenience Items
Beverage Holders
FRONT
Open the front beverage holder by sliding its cover backward.
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Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.
REAR
The rear seat also has a beverage holder in the center armrest. To use it, pivot the armrest down.
To open the rear beverage holder, pull out the lid by the tab. To close it, push it down.
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Accessory Power Sockets
FRONT
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
Pull up the lid.
Slide the lid forward.
Your vehicle has two accessory power sockets. One is next to the shift lever. The other is in the console compartment.
To access the front accessory socket, slide the lid forward until it latches. To close it, push in on the lid to slide it backward.
To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
*
* Models equipped with the keyless access
system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. ) ACCESSORY Mode is the equivalent of ACCESSORY (I), and ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). For more information, see pages
184 and 187.
Interior Convenience Items
Each socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps).
None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.
Make sure to put the socket cover back in place to prevent any small foreign objects from getting into the socket.
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Interior Convenience Items
Glove Box
Console Compartment
An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
To lock
Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
GLOVE BOX
Open the glove box by pulling out the handle. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key or the built-in key on models with keyless access system.
The glove box light comes on only when the parking lights are on.
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To open the console compartment, push in on the lever and lift the armrest. To close, lower the armrest, and push it down until it latches.
Make sure to slide back the tray before opening the console compartment.
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Interior Convenience Items
Vanity Mirror
Sun Visor
SUN VISOR
Slide
You can put small items in the sliding tray located in the console compartment lid. To use the tray, push it in to open it, then slide out fully. Make sure to slide back the tray firmly until you hear a click when not in use.
To use the vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
The vanity mirror lights come on when you pull up the cover.
To use a sun visor, pull it down. You can also use a sun visor at the side window. Remove the support rod from the clip, and swing the sun visor toward the side window. You can extend the sun visor further by pulling it back.
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Interior Convenience Items
Do not use the sun visor extension feature over the rearview mirror.
Center Pocket
Sunglasses Holder
Make sure to slide the sun visor back to its original position before flipping it back in place.
Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle.
Push
Push
To open the center pocket, push on the lid. It will unlatch and swing up. To close it, push the lid down until it latches.
To open the sunglasses holder, push on the lid. It will unlatch and swing down. To close it, push it until it latches. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving.
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Interior Convenience Items
Coat Hook
Some larger styles of sunglasses may not fit in the holder.
You may also store small items in this holder. Make sure they are small enough to let the holder close and latch, and that they are not heavy enough to cause the holder to pop open while driving.
COAT HOOK
To use a coat hook, slide it out slightly, then pull it down.
Make sure the coat hook is pulled up when you are not using it. This hook is not designed for large or heavy items.
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Interior Lights
Light Control Buttons
FRONT
To turn off the setting, press the OFF button.
DOOR ACTIVATED
ON
FRONT
MAP LIGHT BUTTON
OFF
Door(Dooractivatedposition):
The individual map lights in the front and rear come on when any door is opened, when the remote transmitter (the keyless access remote on models with keyless access system) is used to unlock the doors. When the doors are closed, each light can be turned on and off by pushing the map light button (
).
REAR
After all doors are closed tightly, the lights dim slightly, then fade out in about 30 seconds.
OFFposition:
The front individual map lights can be turned on and off by pressing each map light button
).
The rear individual map lights cannot be turned on.
To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page
page 121
With any door left open, the lights stay on about 15 minutes, then go out.
Your vehicle has the light control buttons on the front ceiling. With these buttons, you can select three positions: OFF, Door (door activated position), and ON. To select a position, press the appropriate button.
When you press the DOOR button, the green indicator in the button comes on as a reminder.
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Onmodelswithoutkeylessaccess system The lights also come on when the key is removed from the ignition switch.
Onmodelswithkeylessaccesssystem The lights also come on when the power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
ONposition: All the individual map lights come on and stay on.
Individual Map Lights
FRONT
REAR
Turn on the front individual map lights by pushing each map light button ( ). Push the button again to turn it off. When the door activated position is selected with the light control button, the rear map lights can be turned on by pushing each map light button again to turn it off.
). Push the button
Interior Lights
If any map light is left on when the ignition switch is turned off or the VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode is set, and all doors are closed, it will turn off when the vehicle is locked with the remote transmitter (the keyless access remote on models with keyless access system), or after 30 minutes.
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Interior Lights
Courtesy Lights
The courtesy light in each front door comes on when the door is opened, and goes out when the door is closed.
In addition to the courtesy lights on the ceiling, the driver’s ambient foot light comes on.
Onmodelswithout
keylessaccesssystem
Your vehicle also has a courtesy light
in the ignition switch. This light
comes on when you open the driver’s
door. It fades out in about 30
seconds after the door is closed.
COURTESY LIGHTS
The courtesy lights come on when the parking lights are turned on. To adjust its brightness, press either of the instrument panel brightness control buttons ( ignition switch in the ON (II) position.
) with the
+ −
or
*
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system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). For more information, see pages 184 and 187.
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Keyless Access Remote Slot Light OnmodelswithKeyless Access
System
LIGHTS
Your vehicle has a keyless access remote slot light. The light comes on when you:
Open any door.
Set the vehicle mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Remove the keyless access remote from the keyless access remote slot.
After all doors are closed tightly, the light dims slightly, then fades out in about 30 seconds (depending on the interior light dimming timer setting). The light turns off before 30 seconds have elapsed if you lock the driver’s door.
Interior Lights
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The climate control system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.
The security system helps to dis- courage vandalism and theft of your vehicle.
Climate Control System