2008 Acura MDX Owners Manual

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR

(P.64)

LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.70)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.66)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.66)

(P.68)

LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.71) CRUISE CONTROL (P.70) INDICATOR

(P.66)

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.437)

SH-AWD INDICATOR (P.69)

®

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.70)

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.65) A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.68) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.65)

FOG LIGHT INDICATOR

CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.70) (P.71)

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.65) (P.67)

(P.70)

VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR

(P.67)

: If equipped

＊ The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

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

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If either of you do not fasten your seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals, and you will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT’’ message on the multi- information display (see page ).

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For more information, see page

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Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your seat belt.

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

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

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U.S.

Canada

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator

This indicator has two functions:

1.

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

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

81

).

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

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

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Charging System Indicator

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

436

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

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

437

Instrument Panel Indicators

2.

If it stays on after you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, it can indicate a problem in the brake system. You will also see a ‘‘LOW BRAKE FLUID’’ or ‘‘CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display (see ). For more information, pages 81
see page 438

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags. This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger’s side airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, or automatic seat belt tensioners. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display (see page ). For more 81
information, see page 33

U.S.

Canada

Side Airbag Off Indicator

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

). 33

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If this indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. If this happens, take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information 81
display (see page information, see page

). For more

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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator

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

If it comes on and stays on at any other time, or it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the VSA system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- information display (see page 81
Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. Without VSA, your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement. For more information, see page

359

).

This indicator may also come on if there is a problem with the trailer stability assist function (see page 375

).

Instrument Panel Indicators

VSA Activation Indicator

information display (see page

81

).

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page This indicator has four functions.

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1.

2.

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

It flashes when VSA is active (see page

359

).

3.

It flashes when trailer stability assist is activating (see page

375

).

4.

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

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

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

). Replace

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When you press the hazard warning button, both turn signal indicators and all turn signals on the outside of the vehicle flash.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator

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

1.

If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one or more of your vehicle’s tires are significantly low on pressure.

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

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Check the tire pressure monitor on the multi-information display and determine the cause (see page

352

).

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2.

If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is safe, check which tire has lost pressure on the multi-information display, and determine the cause. If it is because of a flat tire, have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. If two or more tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. For more information, see page 446

If this indicator begins to flash, there is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display. The indicator continues to flash for a while (approximately 1
minute), then stays on. If this happens, have your dealer check the system as soon as possible. For more information, see page 354

A/T Temperature Indicator

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

You will also see an ‘‘A/T TEMP HIGH’’ message on the multi- information display (see page

82

).

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

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Message Indicator

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

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

Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD®) Indicator

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

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®

Instrument Panel Indicators

If the indicator blinks while driving, it indicates the differential temperature is too high. You will also see a ‘‘SH-AWD® DIFF TEMP. HIGH’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 82

).

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

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

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Immobilizer System Indicator

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

128

).

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

or

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

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

Fog Light Indicator

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

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

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Cruise Main Indicator

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

270

).

Cruise Control Indicator

This indicator comes on when you set the cruise control. See page 270
cruise control.

for information on operating the

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Active Damper System Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If this indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the system. While this indicator is on, the comfort button will not work, and the system will remain in the sport mode. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ADS SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer as soon as possible. For more 361
information, see page

Instrument Panel Indicators

Low Fuel Indicator

Security System Indicator

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

This indicator comes on when the security system is set. See page 269
for more information on the security system.

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

When the indicator comes on, there is about 1.8 US gal (7.0 ) of fuel remaining in the tank before the needle reaches E. There is a small reserve of fuel remaining in the tank when the needle reaches E. You will also see a ‘‘LOW FUEL’’ message on the multi-information display (see page

82

).

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Gauges

TACHOMETER

SPEEDOMETER

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

FUEL GAUGE

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

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

instructions and precautions on checking the engine’s cooling system, see page

434

U.S. model is shown.

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

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

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

INFO ( BUTTON

▲ ▼

SEL/ RESET BUTTON

▲ ▼

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

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Multi-Information Display

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

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

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

) and you can

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).

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Multi-Information Display

Main Menu

Go to Customize Menu (See page 83)

INFO button SEL/RESET button

Go to HandsFreeLink Menu (See page 280)

(See page 75)

Trip Computer (See page 78)

(See page 75)

(See page 75)

Tire Pressure for each tire (See page 77)

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Multi-Information Display

Odometer

Trip Meter

TRIP METER

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

ODOMETER

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

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

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

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Multi-Information Display

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

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

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Outside Temperature

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE

U.S.

CANADA

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

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

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

91

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Engine Oil Life

ENGINE OIL LIFE

SH-AWD® Torque Distribution Monitor

Tire Pressure Monitor

Multi-Information Display

U.S.

Canada

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

383

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

348

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

351

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Multi-Information Display

HandsFreeLink

TM

You can receive or make phone calls from your cell phone through your vehicle’s Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) system without touching your cell phone.

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Trip Computer

To use the system, your cell phone and the HFL system must be linked. Not all cell phones are compatible with this system. Refer to page for instructions on how to link 280
your cell phone to the HFL and how to receive or make phone calls, or visit the handsfreelink.com website.

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

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

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

92

).

Multi-Information Display

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

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

You can customize the ELAPSED TIME reset condition on the multi- information display (see page ).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

▲ ▼

Here is a list of all messages:

Multi-Information Display

System Messages

SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR

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

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Multi-Information Display

See page

11

See page

20

See page

20

See page

33

See page

33

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

See page

153

See page

438

See page

438

U.S.

Canada

See page

436

See page

437

See page

436

See page

358

See page

359

See page

376

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Multi-Information Display

See page

353

See page

354

See page

354

See page

68

See page

134

U.S.

Canada

82

See page

349

See page

349

See page

341

See page

362

See page

398

See page

71

See page

340

See page

121

See page

384

See page

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Multi-Information Display

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

). 139

TM

TM

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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Multi-Information Display

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°F

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

＊

＊

＊

＊

〜

5°F

〜

3°C

TRIP B

LOW MIN OFF

90

91

92

93

94

95

98

99

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.

＊

: Default setting

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Multi-Information Display

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

＊

DRIVER DOOR/ ALL DOORS

15 sec

0 sec

LOW MIN

＊

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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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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