2008 Acura MDX Owners Manual

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Customize Settings

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

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

To have the driver’s ID detected, make sure your remote transmitter is linked to the system (see Keyless Memory Settings on page

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When the main menu displays ‘‘Keyless Memory Settings ,’’ you can customize some vehicle control settings. To enter the customizing mode, press the SEL/RESET button. To change the settings, the ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position, and the vehicle must be stopped with the transmission in Park.

If you want the settings as they were when the vehicle left the factory, select DEFAULT ALL, as described on page If you want to change any vehicle control settings, select CHG SETTING, then press the SEL/ RESET button.

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

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Group Setup METER SETUP (P.89)

Menu Item

Description

Setting Option

Page

LANGUAGE SELECTION

Changes the language used in the display.

ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY

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

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

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

ELAPSED TIME RESET

Resets the elapsed time of your current trip.

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0°C

ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH 5°F − 〜 ± (U.S.) 3°C − 〜 ± (Canada) ON OFF HIGH MID LOW MANUAL ONLY IGN OFF TRIP A MAX HIGH MID ON OFF ON OFF

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5°F

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3°C

TRIP B

LOW MIN OFF

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AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION

Changes the interior light sensitivity to your liking.

POSITION SETUP (P.97)

MEMORY POSITION LINK

AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL

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

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: Default setting

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Description

Setting Option

Group Setup

LIGHTING SETUP (P.100)

DOOR/WINDOW SETUP (P.105)

Menu Item INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER

AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY

AUTO DOOR LOCK

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

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

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK

Changes the setting of when to automatically unlock the driver’s/all the doors.

KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT

SECURITY RELOCK TIMER

WIPER ACTION

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

WIPER SETUP (P.113) DEFAULT ALL (P.86) : Default setting

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DRIVER DOOR/ ALL DOORS

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LOW MIN

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60 sec 30 sec 60 sec 30 sec 15 sec MAX HIGH MID SHIFT FROM P WITH VEH SPD OFF SHIFT TO P IGN OFF OFF DRIVER DOOR ALL DOORS ON OFF

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

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DEFAULT ALL

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

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

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

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

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

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

METER SETUP POSITION SETUP LIGHTING SETUP DOOR/WINDOW SETUP WIPER SETUP

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

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Each time you press the INFO ( / ▲ ) button, the screen changes as ▼ shown on the next page. Press the INFO ( / ) button, until you see the setup you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

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Select ‘‘EXIT’’

Select ‘‘CANCEL’’

Select ‘‘DEFAULT ALL’’

SEL/RESET BUTTON

METER SETUP see page89

POSITION SETUP see page97

LIGHTING SETUP see page 100

DOOR/WINDOW SETUP see page 105

WIPER SETUP see page113

INFO (

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) BUTTON

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Meter Setup Here are the six custom settings for the meter setup:

LANGUAGE SELECTION ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME ELAPSED TIME RESET AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION

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

Each time you press the INFO ( / ▲ ) button, the screen changes as ▼ shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

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SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO ( BUTTON

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LanguageSelection

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

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

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Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

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

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

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AdjustOutsideTemp.Display

U.S. models

U.S. models

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

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

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Canadian models

Canadian models

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

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

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

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TripA&Avg.FuelResetWithRefuel

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

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

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Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

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

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

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AdjustAlarmVolume

Select the warning alarm volume from three levels.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

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

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

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

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ElapsedTimeReset There are four elapsed time reset choices you can make:

You can reset

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MANUAL ONLY the elapsed time, when Trip Computer’s Elapsed Time is displayed (see page

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

TRIP A when the Trip A is reset.

The elapsed time is reset

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TRIP B when the Trip B is reset.

The elapsed time is reset

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

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Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

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

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

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

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

To disable the auto interior illumination function, select OFF.

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

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

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Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

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

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

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Position Setup Here are the two custom settings for the position setup:

MEMORY POSITION LINK AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL

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

Each time you press the INFO ( / ▲ ) button, the screen changes as ▼ shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

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SEL/RESET BUTTON

INFO ( BUTTON

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MemoryPositionLink

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

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

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

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

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

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AutoTilt&TelescopeSteeringWheel

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

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

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Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

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

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

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Lighting Setup Here are the three custom settings for the lighting setup:

INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY

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

Each time you press the INFO ( / ▲ ) button, the screen changes as ▼ shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

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SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO ( BUTTON

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InteriorLightDimmingTime

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

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

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Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

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

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

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

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

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Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

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

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HIGH The headlights come on when it is somewhat bright.

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

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LOW The headlights come on when it is somewhat dark.

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MIN The headlights come on when it is dark.

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

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

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

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Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Each time you press the INFO ( / ▲ ) button, the screen changes as ▼ shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

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SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO ( BUTTON

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or

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AutoDoorLock There are three settings you can choose from:

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

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

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OFF The auto door lock is deactivated all the time.

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

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Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

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AutoDoorUnlock There are three settings you can choose from:

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SHIFT TO P The driver’s door or all the doors, depending on the door lock mode setting ( see page ), 106
unlock when you move the shift lever to Park.

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The driver’s door or all

IGN OFF the doors, depending on the door lock mode setting ( see page ), 106
unlock when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

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The auto door unlock is

OFF deactivated all the time. This is the factory default setting.

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

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

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

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Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

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

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

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

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

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KeyandRemoteUnlockMode

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

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

▲ ▼

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

▲ ▼

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

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

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

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

▲ ▼

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

▲ ▼

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

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

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Wiper Setup

Multi-Information Display

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

SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO ( BUTTON

▲ ▼

Here is one custom setting for the wiper setup:

WIPER ACTION

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

Each time you press the INFO ( / ▲ ) button, the screen changes as ▼ shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

▲ ▼

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The

INTERMITTENT intermittent operation varies according to the selection you make on the wiper lever’s intermittent control ring.

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

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CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

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

▲ ▼

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

▲ ▼

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

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

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ FRONT FOG LIGHTS (P.118)

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (P.233)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.116)

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.123)

HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCH ＊ (P.117)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.360) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.155)

DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P.157) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.130) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.149) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P.323)

HORN ＊

POWER TAILGATE BUTTON (P.132)

＊

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.325)

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.124)

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.270)

If equipped

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

1: 2:

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.34)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.122)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.122)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.166)

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.148)

ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM SWITCH ＊ (P.361)

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

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

MIST

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The wipers run at high

speed until you release the lever.

OFF

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The wipers are not activated.

INT

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The length of the wipe

interval is varied automatically according to vehicle speed.

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

To change the ‘‘WIPER ACTION’’ setting, see page

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

MIST OFF INT LO Low speed HI High speed Windshield washers

Intermittent

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LO

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The wipers run at low speed.

HI

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The wipers run at high speed.

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Windshield Washer

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

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HeadlightWashers (OnCanadianmodels)

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

Rear Window Wiper and Washer

Windshield Wipers and Washers

The headlight washers can be operated at any time by pressing the headlight washer button located next to the steering wheel column. The headlights must be turned on to use this button. In addition, the headlight washer operates without pressing the button, at the first time you turn on the windshield washers after you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

1.

Rotate the switch clockwise to turn the rear window wiper ON.

2.

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

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Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights

3.

4.

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

Rotate the switch counterclockwise to spray the window washer.

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

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

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

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Turn Signal and Headlights

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

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Turning the ’’ position turns

Headlights On switch to the ‘‘ on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

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

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

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

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

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

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The automatic lighting

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

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

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

position.

Headlights

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

To change the ‘‘AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY’’ setting, see page 103

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

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

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

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

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

Headlights

LIGHT SENSOR

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

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

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