2012 Acura MDX Owners Manual

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 138).

Lights On Indicator

Fog Light 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.

This indicator comes on when you turn on the fog lights. For more information, see page 130.

High Beam Indicator

This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. For more information, see page 128.

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator

Onmodelswithadaptivecruisecontrol (ACC) This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. When you push the MAIN button on the steering wheel, this indicator comes on green. You will also see ‘‘ACC’’ on the multi-information display. If the indicator comes on amber, there is a problem with the ACC system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ACC SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 88). Take your vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. For more information, see page 348.

Cruise Main Indicator

Onmodelswithoutadaptivecruise control(ACC) This indicator comes on when you turn on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button (see page 345).

Cruise Control Indicator

Onmodelswithoutadaptivecruise control(ACC) This indicator comes on when you set the cruise control. See page 345
for information on operating the cruise control.

Instrument Panel Indicators

Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) Indicator

Onmodelswithcollisionmitigation brakingsystem™(CMBS™) This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It also comes on as a reminder that you have turned off the collision mitigation braking system™ (CMBS™). The CMBS indicator also comes on if dirt or other debris blocks the radar sensor in the front grille. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK CMBS RADAR SENSOR’’ message on the multi- information display. When you clean the radar sensor, the indicator should go off the next time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

If the indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem with the CMBS. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK CMBS SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display. If this happens, take your vehicle to your dealer, and have it checked. For more information, see page 463. When this indicator is on, the CMBS is not working.

Door/Tailgate Open Indicator

This indicator comes on red if any door or the tailgate is not closed tightly. You will also see a corresponding indicator(s) on the multi-information display to indicate which door and/ or the tailgate is not closed tightly (see page 12).

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If the indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem with BSI. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK BLIND SPOT SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display. If this happens, take your vehicle to a dealer, and have it checked (For more information, see page 482). When this indicator is on, BSI is not working.

Blind Spot Information System (BSI) Indicator

Onmodelswithblindspotinformation system(BSI) This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. The BSI indicator also comes on if the rear bumper becomes dirty while driving. You will see a ‘‘BLIND SPOT NOT AVAILABLE’’ message on the multi-information display. When you clean the rear bumper, the indicator should go off after you begin driving again. When you turn the system on, the indicator will turn off.

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Active Damper System Indicator

Ifequipped This indicator comes on briefly 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 information, see page 484.

Instrument Panel Indicators

Low Fuel Indicator

Security System Indicator

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

This indicator comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon. When the indicator comes on, there is about 2.9 U.S. gal (10.8 L) of fuel remaining in the tank. When the needle reaches E, there is a very small amount of fuel in the tank.

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

This indicator comes on when the security system is set. See page 341
for more information on the security system.

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Gauges

TACHOMETER

SPEEDOMETER

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

FUEL GAUGE

U.S. model is shown.

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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 instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system, see page 560. 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 fuel level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter.

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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.

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 80).

Multi-Information Display

With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, the multi-information display changes as shown on 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, your last selection is displayed. In the multi-information display, the system message is also displayed (see page 86) and you can customize your vehicle control settings (see page 90).

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Multi-Information Display

Main Menu

Go to Customize Menu (See page 90)

INFO button SEL/RESET button

Go to HandsFreeLink Menu (See page 367)

(See page 81)

Trip Computer (See page 84)

(See page 81)

(See page 81)

Tire Pressure for each tire (See page 83)

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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/ territorial 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 102).

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Outside Temperature

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE

U.S.

CANADA

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

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 101).

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Engine Oil Life

ENGINE OIL LIFE

SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor

Tire Pressure Monitor

Multi-Information Display

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 507.

This monitor shows how much torque is being delivered to each wheel. For more information, see page 452.

U.S.

Canada

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 455.

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Multi-Information Display

HandsFreeLink™

Trip Computer

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

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 on the multi-information display (see page 102).

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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.

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 104).

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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 have 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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Canada

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Canada

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Canada

Multi-Information Display

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U.S.

Canada

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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 148).

Multi-Information Display

Customize Settings

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.

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If you want the settings as they were when the vehicle left the factory, select DEFAULT ALL, as described on page 93. If you want to change any vehicle control settings, select CHG SETTING, then press the SEL/ RESET button. Refer to the table on the following pages about the settings you want to customize.

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Multi-Information Display

Group Setup

ACC SETUP (P. 96)

METER SETUP (P. 99)

Menu Item

PRE-RUNNING CAR DETECT BEEP ACC DISPLAY SPEED UNIT

LANGUAGE SELECTION

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

ELAPSED TIME RESET

AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION

MEMORY POSITION LINK

AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL

POSITION SETUP (P. 107)

ᤳ1: Default setting ᤳ2: Default setting for U.S. models ᤳ3: Default setting for Canadian models

Description

Setting Option

previous setting

Changes the language used in the display.

Causes the system to beep when a vehicle ahead of you gets too close. Changes the ACC display speed unit.

ONᤳ1
OFF mphᤳ2
km/hᤳ3
ENGLISHᤳ1
FRENCH SPANISH －5°F～ᤣ0°Fᤳ2～5°F Changes the outside temperature reading above or below its current reading. －3°C～ᤣ0°Cᤳ3～3°C ON Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy to reset when you refuel. OFFᤳ1
Changes the indicator alarm volumes into three levels. HIGH MIDᤳ1
LOW MANUAL ONLY IGN OFFᤳ1
TRIP A MAX HIGH MIDᤳ1
ONᤳ1
OFF ONᤳ1
OFF

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.

Changes the interior light sensitivity to your liking.

Resets the elapsed time of your current trip.

LOW MIN OFF

TRIP B

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Multi-Information Display

Group Setup

LIGHTING SETUP (P. 110)

DOOR/WINDOW SETUP (P. 115)

Menu Item

INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER

AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY

AUTO DOOR LOCK

Description

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 on 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. 123) DEFAULT ALL (P. 93)

ᤳ: Default setting

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0 sec

LOW MIN

DRIVER DOOR/ALL DOORS

Setting Option 15 sec

60 sec 30 secᤳ 60 sec 30 sec 15 secᤳ MAX HIGH MIDᤳ SHIFT FROM P WITH VEH SPDᤳ OFF SHIFT TO P ᤳ IGN OFF

OFF DRIVER DOORᤳ ALL DOORS ONᤳ OFF

90 sec 60 sec 30 secᤳ INTERMITTENT WITH VEH SPDᤳ SET CANCEL

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DEFAULT ALL

Multi-Information Display

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

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

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

Multi-Information Display

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

SETUP

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

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Select ‘‘EXIT’’

Select ‘‘CANCEL’’

Select ‘‘DEFAULT ALL’’

SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲/▼) BUTTON

Multi-Information Display

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SETUP see page 96

METER SETUP see page 99

POSITION SETUP see page 107

LIGHTING SETUP see page 110

DOOR/WINDOW SETUP see page 115

WIPER SETUP see page 123

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Multi-Information Display

Adaptive Cruise Control Setup Ifequipped There are two custom settings for adaptive cruise control (ACC): ● PRE-RUNNING CAR DETECT

BEEP

● ACC DISPLAY SPEED UNIT To enter customize mode, press the SEL/RESET button while ‘‘ACC SETUP’’ is displayed. 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

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Pre-RunningCarDetectBeep

Multi-Information Display

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

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then returns to the customize item screen. If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, return to ‘‘PRE- RUNNING CAR DETECT BEEP’’ and repeat the procedure again.

When PRE-RUNNING CAR DETECT BEEP is set to ON, one beep sounds when the ACC detects a vehicle in front of you. A beep also sounds when that vehicle passes out of the range of your vehicle's radar sensor. Select this item from ‘‘ACC SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly until ‘‘PRE-RUNNING CAR DETECT BEEP’’ is displayed.

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Multi-Information Display

AdaptiveCruiseControlDisplaySpeed Unit

Press the SEL/RESET button to display the selections. The highlighted unit, mph or km/h, is the current setting. To change the setting, press the INFO ( / ) button until the unit you want is highlighted, then press the SEL/ RESET button.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then returns to the customize item screen. If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, return to ‘‘ACC DISPLAY SPEED UNIT’’ and repeat the procedure again.

To change the unit of measurement from mph to km/h, follow these instructions: Select this item from ‘‘ACC SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly until ‘‘ACC DISPLAY SPEED UNIT’’ is displayed.

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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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Multi-Information Display

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 customizable item from ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

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.

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

Multi-Information Display

Canadian models

Canadian models

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 customizable item from ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

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

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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Multi-Information Display

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 customizable item from ‘‘METER 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.

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

Multi-Information Display

Select the warning alarm volume from three levels. You can choose this customizable item from ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections. Select the desired level 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 ‘‘ADJUST ALARM VOLUME’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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Multi-Information Display

ElapsedTimeReset There are four elapsed time reset choices you can make: MANUAL ONLY － You can reset the elapsed time, when Trip Computer's Elapsed Time is displayed (see page 85). IGN OFF － The elapsed time is reset when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. TRIP A － The elapsed time is reset when the Trip A is reset. TRIP B － The elapsed time is reset when the Trip B is reset.

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You can choose this customizable item from ‘‘METER 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.

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

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.

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.

SEL/RESET BUTTON

INFO (▲or▼) BUTTON

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MemoryPositionLink

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 ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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

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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 customizable item from ‘‘POSITION 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.

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 (▲or▼) BUTTON

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InteriorLightDimmingTime

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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 customizable 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.

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 customizable 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.

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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. HIGH － The headlights come on when it is somewhat bright. MID － The headlights come on when it is as bright as sunset or sunrise. LOW － The headlights come on when it is somewhat dark. MIN － The headlights come on when it is dark.

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You can choose this customizable 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.

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.

SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲or▼) BUTTON

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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. WITH VEH SPD － The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches about 10 mph (about 16 km/h). OFF － The auto door lock is deactivated all the time.

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You can choose this customizable 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.

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You can choose this customizable item from ‘‘DOOR/WINDOW SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( /

) button repeatedly.

AutoDoorUnlock There are three settings you can choose from: SHIFT TO P － The driver's door or all the doors, depending on the door lock mode setting (see page 116), unlock when you move the shift lever to Park with the brake pedal depressed. IGN OFF － The driver's door or all the doors, depending on the door lock mode setting (see page 116), unlock when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. OFF － The auto door unlock is deactivated all the time. This is the