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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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Multi-Information Display

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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Multi-Information Display

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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Multi-Information Display

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

Multi-Information Display

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.

▲ ▼

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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Multi-Information Display

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.

▲ ▼

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.

▲ ▼

Multi-Information Display

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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Multi-Information Display

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.

Multi-Information Display

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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Multi-Information Display

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 ‘‘AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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Multi-Information Display

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.

▲ ▼

SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO ( BUTTON

▲ ▼

or

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Multi-Information Display

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.

−

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.

Multi-Information Display

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

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Multi-Information Display

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

Multi-Information Display

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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Multi-Information Display

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.

). You can

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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.

Multi-Information Display

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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Multi-Information Display

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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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.

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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.

Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15
seconds after you remove the key and close the driver’s door.

To change the ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER’’ setting, see page

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The automatic lighting off feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the ‘‘ position or if the lights are turned on by setting the switch in the ‘‘AUTO’’ position, and you remove the key, then open and close the driver’s door.

’’ or ‘‘

’’

Headlights

If you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position with the headlight switch on, but do not open the door and get out, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the ‘‘AUTO’’ position).

The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. With the driver’s door open, you will hear a lights-on reminder chime.

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Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger

Hazard Warning Button

Rear Window Defogger

Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive.

The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side-to-side.

Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on or off. For more information, see page

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Push the button between the center vents to turn on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signals and both indicators in the instrument panel to flash. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.

The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The indicator in the button lights to show the defogger is on. If you do not turn it off, the defogger will shut itself off after about 15 minutes. It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition. You have to turn it on again when you restart the vehicle.

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Instrument Panel Brightness

To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to . To cancel the glare

or

reduction function, set the brightness to the highest level, then press the button. You will hear a beep when it is canceled.

＋

−

button. Press the

Adjust the brightness of the instrument panel by pressing the or increase the brightness and the button to decrease it. You can adjust the brightness with the headlight switch on or off.

＋ button to −

＋

You can customize when the glare reduction function starts. To change ‘‘AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION’’, see page more information.

for

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The level of brightness is shown on the multi-information display while you adjust it. It goes out 5 seconds after you finish adjusting.

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Steering Wheel Adjustments

Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving.

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.

Move the steering wheel in, out, up, or down by pushing and holding the adjustment switch in that direction.

Release the switch when the steering wheel reaches the desired position. Make sure the steering wheel points towards your chest, not toward your face, and that you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators.

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Steering Wheel Adjustments

When you remove the key from the ignition switch, the steering wheel automatically moves fully in and up.

To change the ‘‘AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL’’ setting, see page

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The steering wheel then returns to its original position when you insert the key back in the ignition switch.

Steering wheel movement is also controlled by the driving position memory system (see page ).

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If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the fuse for the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel is removed, the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel system needs to be reset when you reconnect the battery or install the fuse.

Insert the key into the ignition switch, and remove it. The steering wheel automatically moves fully in and up to let you know the system is reset.

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Keys and Locks

KEY NUMBER TAG

MASTER KEY WITH REMOTE TRANSMITTER

VALET KEY (Light Gray)

KEY NUMBER TAG

MASTER KEY WITH REMOTE TRANSMITTER

VALET KEY (Light Gray)

MDX, Technology, and Sport Packages models shown. The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle. The valet key works only in the ignition and the driver’s door lock. You can keep the glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility.

U.S. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models shown. You should have received a key number tag with your keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Use only Acura-approved key blanks.

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These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the immobilizer system. They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged.

Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.

Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.

Keep the keys away from liquids. If they get wet, dry them immediately with a soft cloth.

The valet key does not contain a battery. Do not try to take it apart.

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RetractableMasterKey

RELEASE BUTTON

Push

Always use the fully-extended key when you insert it to the ignition switch. If the key does not fully extend, the immobilizer system may not operate properly and prevents from starting the engine.

The key may come in contact with your finger while being retracted or extended. Make sure your fingers do not touch the pivot of the key when retracting or extending the key.

Keys and Locks

U.S. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models shown.

The master key can be retracted into the remote transmitter. To use the key, push the release button to release the key from the transmitter. The key should be fully extended. To retract the key, push the release button and at the same time push the key into the remote transmitter until it is securely latched.

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Immobilizer System

The Immobilizer System protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly-coded key (or other device) is used, the engine’s fuel system is disabled.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on briefly, then go off. If the indicator starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the key. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again.

The system may not recognize your key’s coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object (i.e. key fob) is near the ignition switch when you insert the key.

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If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your dealer.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems could result that may make your vehicle undrivable.

If you have lost your key and you cannot start the engine, contact your dealer.

Always take the ignition key with you whenever you leave the vehicle alone.

AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

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If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as you turn the key.

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You can

ACCESSORY (I) operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position.

The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), and START (III).

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You can insert or

LOCK (0) remove the key only in this position. To turn the key to the LOCK (0) position, the shift lever must be in Park, and you must push the key in slightly.

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This is the normal key

ON (II) position when driving. Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from the ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II) position.

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Use this position

START (III) only to start the engine. The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you let go of the key.

Ignition Switch

You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver’s door. Remove the key to turn off the beeper.

The shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch.

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Door Locks

UNLOCK

LOCK

LOCK

UNLOCK

To lock all doors and the tailgate, press the bottom of the master door lock switch on either front door, pull the lock tab above the driver’s door handle, or use the key on the outside lock on the driver’s door.

Pressing the top of either master door lock switch will unlock all doors and the tailgate.

The lock tab on any passenger’s door locks and unlocks that door.

All doors and the tailgate can be locked from the outside by using the key in the driver’s door lock. To unlock only the driver’s door, insert the key, turn the key, and release it. The remaining doors and the tailgate unlock when you turn the key a second time within a few seconds.

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To change the ‘‘KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE’’ setting, see page 109

When the vehicle speed reaches about 10 mph (about 15 km/h) or more, all the doors lock automatically.

To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR 106
LOCK’’ setting, see page

When you shift to P after driving, the driver’s door unlocks.

To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR UNLOCK’’ setting, see page

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LockoutPrevention With any door and the tailgate open and the key in the ignition, both master door lock switches are disabled. They are not disabled if all the doors and the tailgate are closed. If you try to lock an open driver’s door by pulling the lock tab rearward the lock tab on the driver’s door pops out.

Door Locks, Tailgate

Childproof Door Locks

Tailgate

LOCK

The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. With the lever in the LOCK position (lever is down), the door cannot be opened from the inside regardless of the position of the lock tab. To open the door, push the lock tab forward and use the outside door handle.

To open the tailgate, push up inside the handle, then lift up. To close the tailgate, use the inner handle to pull it down, then press down on the back edge.

Keep the tailgate closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard 58

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Tailgate

Power Tailgate

POWER TAILGATE SWITCH

U.S.EntertainmentPackagesand CanadianElitePackagemodels The tailgate can be opened and closed with the remote transmitter (see page ) or the switch in the driver’s door pocket when both front doors are unlocked.

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Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter or the switch for about 1 second to open or close the tailgate. Each time you press the button on the remote transmitter or the switch, you will hear a beep, and some front and rear lights will flash.

If you push the same button or switch again while the tailgate is opening or closing, you will hear three beeps, and the tailgate will stop moving, reverse direction, and stop at the fully opened or closed position.

TAILGATE SWITCH

The tailgate can also be closed by pressing the button on the tailgate. If you press the button again while the tailgate is closing, you will hear three beeps, and the tailgate will stop moving, reverse direction, and stop at the fully opened position.

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Auto-Reverse The power tailgate has an auto- reverse feature. If it meets resistance while opening or closing, it will beep three times and reverse direction. However, the tailgate may not reverse immediately. Always make sure passengers and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or closing it.

Closing a power tailgate while anyone is in the path of the tailgate can cause serious injury.

Make sure everyone is clear before closing the power tailgate.

Also check that passengers, especially children, do not have their hands on the edge of the tailgate or on the tailgate sill. The auto reverse feature stops working when the tailgate is about to latch so the motor can pull the tailgate shut.

If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected, goes dead, or the fuse is removed while the tailgate is fully open, the power tailgate needs to be reset. After connecting the battery or installing the fuse, close the tailgate fully by hand.

The power tailgate may not open or close under the these conditions:

The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.

When the vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.

Tailgate

When the tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.

Do not install any accessories on the tailgate. It may cause the tailgate not to function properly. If there is snow or ice on the tailgate, make sure to remove it before you operate the tailgate.

If you push the tailgate release button inside the handle while the tailgate is opening or closing, it will stop moving. You need to open or close it the rest of the way manually.

The tailgate has sensors on both sides. Be careful not to damage them. If the sensors are damaged, the power tailgate does not function properly.

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Tailgate

If you try to drive off with the tailgate not closed completely, a beeper sounds and a ‘‘DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN’’ message is shown on the multi-information display.

Unlocking the Tailgate

Keep the tailgate closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard 58

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If there is a problem in the power tailgate system, you will see a ‘‘CHECK POWER TAILGATE’’ message on the multi-information display. Have the system checked by your dealer.

With this message shown on the multi-information display, you can still open or close the tailgate manually.

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U.S.EntertainmentPackagesand CanadianElitePackagemodels If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it manually.

Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver to remove the cover on the back of the tailgate.

Push the release lever to the right as shown.

If you need to unlock the tailgate manually, it means there is a problem with the tailgate. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer.

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Tailgate, Remote Transmitter

Remote Transmitter

MDX, Technology, and U.S. Sport Packages models

U.S. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models

UNLOCK BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

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LOCK Press this button once to lock all doors and the tailgate. Some exterior lights will flash. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors and tailgate are locked and the security system has set. This button does not work if any door or tailgate is not fully closed.

MDX,Technology,andU.S.Sport Packagesmodels If you cannot open the tailgate, remove the cover on the back of the tailgate (see page release lever to the right as shown, then pull the outer handle to open the tailgate.

). Push the