2013 Acura TL Owners Manual

(manual transmission) while carrying the keyless access remote, the power mode switches between VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), ACCESSORY, and ON.

Automatictransmission: You can start the engine at any time by pressing the engine start/stop button, while pressing the brake pedal, with the shift lever in Park or neutral position.

Manualtransmission: You can start the engine at any time by pressing the engine start/stop

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Automatic Transmission

Manual Transmission

Keyless Access System

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) Indicator in the button is off.

ACCESSORY Indicator in the button is on. Indicator in the button blinks (from ON to ACCESSORY) Some electrical components such as the audio system and accessory power sockets can be operated.

ON Indicator in the button is on when the engine is not running. (If the engine is running, this indicator is off.) All electrical components can be used.

Do the following without pressing the brake pedal.

: Press the engine start/stop button. : Press the engine start/stop button without the shift lever in P. : Shift to Park, then press the engine start/stop button.

: Press the engine start/stop button without pressing the clutch pedal.

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2013 TLManualTransmission Each time you press the engine start/stop button without pressing the clutch pedal, the power mode switches between VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), ACCESSORY, and ON modes. To change the mode from ON to ACCESSORY, or ACCESSORY to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), press the engine start/stop button twice.

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Keyless Access System

AutomaticTransmission How the mode is switched depends on if the shift lever is in Park or not.

With the shift lever in Park, the power mode changes from ON to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) when you push the engine start/stop button.

To change the mode from ON to ACCESSORY with the shift lever position in Park, take your foot off the brake and press the engine start/stop button twice.

To change the mode from ACCESSORY to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), shift to Park, then press the engine start/stop button twice.

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If the keyless access system NOTE: main switch in the glove box is off, make sure to insert the keyless access remote into the keyless access slot to turn on your vehicle’s power mode. For more information, refer to page

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To remove the keyless access remote from the slot, make sure the power mode is VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

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Keyless Access System

Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison

Ignition Switch Position

Without Keyless Access System

Power Mode

With Keyless Access System and Engine Start/Stop Button

LOCK (0)

ACCESSORY (I)

ON (II)

START (III)

Engine is turned off and power is shut down. The steering wheel is locked. No electrical components can be used.

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)

Indicator-Off

Engine is turned off and power is shut down. The steering wheel is locked. No electrical components can be used.

Engine is turned off. Some electrical components such as the audio system and accessory power sockets can be operated.

Normal key position while driving. All electrical components can be used.

Use this position to start the engine. The ignition switch returns to the ON (II) position when you release the key.

ACCESSORY

ON

START

Indicator is:

On

Off

Indicator- On (engine is turned off) Off (engine is running)

All electrical components can be used.

Indicator-Off The mode automatically returns to ON after the engine starts.

Indicator-On or blinking Engine is turned off. Some electrical components such as the audio system and accessory power sockets can be operated.

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Keyless Access System

Starting the Engine

ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON

BRAKE PEDAL

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

You can start the engine in any power mode.

To start the engine:

AutomaticTransmission 1.

Move the shift lever to Park (P).

2.

Depress the brake pedal and press the engine start/stop button.

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ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON

StartingGuidance

TO START ENGINE: A/T

TO TURN ACCESSORY ON:

CLUTCH PEDAL

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

ManualTransmission 1.

Apply the parking brake.

2.

Press the clutch pedal down all the way. The engine does not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed.

3.

Press the engine start/stop button.

M/T

After you unlock and open the driver’s door, you will see the ‘‘TO START ENGINE:’’ message on the multi-information display. The ‘‘ TO TURN ACCESSORY ON:’’ message will be shown after three seconds. The display switches between the ‘‘TO START ENGINE:’’ and ‘‘TO TURN ACCESSORY ON:’’ messages every three seconds.

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Whenthekeylessaccesssystemmain the multi- switchinthegloveboxisoff, information display shows the ‘‘INSERT KEYLESS REMOTE INTO SLOT’’ message, then the ‘‘TO START ENGINE:’’ message will be shown after you insert the remote into the slot. Each time you press the engine start/stop button, the ‘‘INSERT KEYLESS REMOTE INTO SLOT’’ message is shown on the multi-information display if the remote is not in the slot.

NOTE: If the keyless access remote battery dies, you may have to use the built-in key to unlock/lock the vehicle. The built-in key is stored inside the keyless access remote (see page

201

).

After entering the vehicle, insert the keyless access remote into the slot to start the engine (see page ).

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Keyless Access System

Tounlockthesteeringwheel

TO UNLOCK WHEEL

If the steering wheel is locked, the engine cannot start. The multi- information display shows you the above message and the indicator in the engine start/stop button blinks. To unlock the steering wheel, apply force by turning it left and right while pressing the engine start/stop button at the same time.

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Keyless Access System

Stopping the Engine

If the shift lever is in any gear other than neutral, depress the clutch pedal, then press the engine start/stop button.

OperationGuidance

SHIFT TO PARK

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.

A/T model

To turn the vehicle off, make sure the vehicle is completely stopped and do the following.

AutomaticTransmission 1. 2.

Shift to park (P). Press the engine start/stop button with your foot on the brake pedal.

ManualTransmission

If the shift lever is in neutral, press the engine start/stop button.

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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:

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.

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 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

). For more information

and

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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 SystemMain 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

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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 SystemIndicator

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

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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CheckKeylessStartingSystem

KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR

The indicator comes on and stays on in any power mode.

The multi-information display shows ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS STARTING SYSTEM.’’

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.

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. The multi-information display shows ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM.’’

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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.

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Keyless Access Remote Slot

SLOT

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.

To remove the keyless access remote, place the vehicle in the VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode, then pull out the keyless access remote.

Keyless Access System

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.

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).

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Keyless Access System

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.

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.

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OperationGuidance Toinsertthekeylessaccessremote:

information display in the following situations:

When the keyless access system main switch (see page ) is off.

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When the keyless access remote is not in the vehicle.

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-

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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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2013 TLIf 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

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.

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The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use the heaters.

＊

＊ 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

and

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187

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.

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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.

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. All indicators off. 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

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.

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

and

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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).

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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.

＊

＊ 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

and

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187

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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.

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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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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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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.

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＊ 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

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Each socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps).

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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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