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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).

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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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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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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

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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.

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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: ● 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

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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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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

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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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AdaptiveCruise ControlDisplaySpeedUnit

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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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.

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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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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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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.

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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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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:

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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 factory default setting.

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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 DOOR LOCK’’ 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.

If you choose ‘‘SHIFT TO P’’ or ‘‘IGN OFF’’, you will see the above display. Press the INFO ( / ) button to switch the door lock mode setting between the driver's door and all doors. Then, press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen. If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO DOOR UNLOCK’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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KeyandRemoteUnlockMode

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To select whether the driver's or all doors unlock when the remote transmitter or key is used, follow these instructions. 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.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen. If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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KeylessLockAcknowledgment When you push the LOCK button on the remote transmitter, some exterior lights flash, and a beeper sounds when you push the LOCK button again within 5 seconds to verify that the doors and the tailgate are locked and the security system has set (see page 341). You can customize the exterior lights not to flash and the beeper not to sound.

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

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SecurityRelockTimer If you unlock the doors and the tailgate with the remote transmitter, but do not open any of the doors or the tailgate within 30 seconds, the doors and the tailgate automatically relock and the security system sets. You can change this relock time from 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds.

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

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When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen. If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen. If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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Wiper Setup

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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WiperAction You can select from these two settings when the wiper switch is in the INT (intermittent) position: INTERMITTENT － The 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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You can choose this customizable 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. 128)

PADDLE SHIFTERS (P. 447)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 126)

BSI ALERT INDICATORᤳ1
(P. 479)

ᤳ4

COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM™ (CMBS™) OFF BUTTONᤳ1 (P. 467) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 166) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF BUTTON (P. 474) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSI) OFF BUTTONᤳ1
(P. 482) HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTONᤳ1 (P. 127)

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (P. 305) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P. 134)

HORNᤳ2

VOICE CONTROL BUTTONSᤳ3

DISTANCE BUTTONᤳ1
(P. 357)

BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK BUTTON (P. 365)

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 345)/ ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) BUTTONSᤳ1 (P. 353)

ᤳ 1: If equipped ᤳ 2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. ᤳ 3: Refer to the navigation system manual. For how to operate Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink by voice, see page 383. ᤳ 4: Switch location varies on models.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 133) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 37) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 132) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 132) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P. 177)

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 157)/ SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONSᤳ1
(P. 158) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM BUTTONᤳ1
(P. 484)

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

Push the right lever up or down to select a position. MIST － The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever. OFF － The wipers are not activated. INT － The length of the wipe interval is varied automatically according to vehicle speed. Vary the delay by turning the adjustment ring. If you turn it to the shortest delay ( wipers change to low speed operation when the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h). To change the ‘‘WIPER ACTION’’ setting, see page 123.

position), the

LO － The wipers run at low speed. HI － The wipers run at high speed. 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. When you activate the windshield washer with the headlights turned on, the headlight washer will be activated under certain conditions. For more information, see following HeadlightWasherssection.

1. MIST 2. OFF 3. INT － Intermittent 4. LO － Low speed 5. HI － High speed 6. Windshield washers

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HeadlightWashers (OnCanadianmodels)

MDX model

Technology Package and Elite Package models

Rear Window Wiper and Washer

Windshield Wipers and Washers

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

1. Rotate the switch clockwise to turn

the rear window wiper ON.

2. Hold past ON to turn the rear

window wiper on and to spray the rear window washer.

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 the first time you turn on the windshield washers with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position.

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