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Once turned to the LOCK (0) position, the engine will not restart until a remote is brought back into the vehicle.
Keyless Access System
KeylessRemoteLowBattery
The batteries in the remote normally lasts about 2 years. To ensure maximum battery life, do not store the remote close to electrical devices such as computers or TVs. When the multi-information display shows ‘‘KEYLESS REMOTE LOW BATTERY,’’ replace the batteries as soon as possible (see page
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The indicator stays on while you are driving.
The indicator comes on with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position.
The multi-information display shows ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM.’’
In this case, use the built-in key to lock/unlock the doors and start the engine.
Keyless Access System
CheckKeylessAccessSystem
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR
The indicator comes on for several seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer if:
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Keyless Access System
Built-in key and Remote
BUILT-IN KEY
The keyless access system uses electric current to identify the remote with the vehicle.
If you use medical equipment such as a cardiac pacemaker, ask your doctor if the electric current used by the remote will affect it.
Valet Function The trunk and glove box cannot be opened when you turn the trunk main switch off and lock the glove box and trunk pass-through cover with the built-in key. Also, the trunk cannot be opened by using the remote.
RELEASE BUTTON
The built-in key can be inserted into the remote. As shown above, keep inserting the built-in key until it is locked. To remove the built-in key, pull it out while you press the release button. To avoid damaging the remote and the built-in key, never pull on the built-in key unless you are pressing the release button.
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Seat Heaters
Passenger’s seat
HEATERS
Driver’s seat
Ifequipped Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. The passenger seat only has heaters in the seat bottom because of the side airbag cut off system.
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SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use the heaters. Push the top of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the bottom of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.
In the HI setting, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back on after the seat’s temperature drops.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes.
Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters:
Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.
If the engine is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters, even on the LO setting. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.
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Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation (Canadian models)
passenger’s seat
▲
BUTTON
▲
When you press the button once, the heater is set to HI. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select MID or LOW by pressing the button. This will keep the seat ▼ warm. To shut down the heater, press the indicators go off.
button until the
▼
HEATERS
Driver’s seat
Ifequipped Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters and an air ventilation system. The passenger seat only has heaters in the seat bottom because of the side airbag system.
▼
BUTTON
INDICATORS
The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use the heaters and the air ventilation system.
▲
To use the heaters, press the button. The indicator (red) next to the button will come on. There are three settings in the heaters: HI Three indicators on. MID Two indicators on. − LO One indicator on. OFF All indicators off.
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−
−
In HI, when the seat gets warm, the heater will change to MID after about 5 minutes.
In MID, the heater will change to LOW after about 60 minutes.
In LOW, the heater runs continuously.
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Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation (Canadian models)
Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters and the seat ventilation:
Use the HI setting only to heat or to ventilate the seats quickly, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.
If the engine is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters or the seat ventilation, even on the LO setting. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.
To ventilate the seat, press the button. The indicator (green) next to the button will come on. The air ventilation system has four settings:
▼
−
HI Three indicators on. MID Two indicators on. − LO One indicator on. OFF All indicators off.
−
−
▼
When you press the button once, the system is set to HI. To change to the lower mode, press the button. To turn the air ventilation off, press the button until the indicators go off.
▲
▲
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before operating any of the window switches. To open a window, push the switch down and hold it. To close the window, pull the switch up and hold it. Release the switch to stop the window.
DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
MAIN SWITCH
If the MAIN switch is pushed down (OFF), the passenger windows cannot be raised or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.
Power Windows
Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.
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Power Windows
−
AUTO To open the window fully, push the window switch firmly down to the second detent, then release it. The window automatically goes down all the way. To stop the window from going all the way down, pull back on the window switch briefly.
To open or close the window partially, push down or pull back on the window switch lightly to the first detent, and hold it. The window will stop when you release the switch.
All window switches also have the AUTO feature.
To close the window fully, pull back the window switch firmly to the second detent, then release it. The window automatically goes all the way up. To stop the window from going all the way up, push down on the window switch briefly.
Auto Reverse If the window runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, and then stop. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it.
The indicators in the switches come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
The power windows have a key-off delay. You can still open and close the windows for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. The key-off delay cancels as soon as you open either front door. You must then turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position for the power windows to operate.
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Opening the Windows and Moonroof with the Remote You can open all of the windows and the moonroof from outside with the remote. 1.
Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door.
2.
3.
Press the UNLOCK button a second time, and hold it. All the doors unlock, and all four windows and moonroof start to open. To stop the windows and moonroof, release the button.
To open the windows and moonroof further, press the button again and hold it. If the windows and the moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 1 and 2.
You cannot close the windows or the moonroof with the remote.
UNLOCK BUTTON
Open
Close
Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof with the Built-in Key You can open and close the windows and moonroof with the built-in key in the driver’s door lock.
To open: 1.
Insert the built-in key in the driver’s door lock.
Power Windows
2.
Turn the key clockwise, then release it.
3.
4.
Turn the built-in key clockwise again, and hold it. All four windows and the moonroof start to open. To stop the windows and moonroof, release the built-in key.
When the windows or moonroof stops before opening fully, to open the windows and moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds).
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MOONROOF SWITCH
Opening/Closing the Moonroof with the Ceiling Console Switch Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before operating the moonroof switch on the ceiling console. To open the moonroof, pull back the moonroof switch. To close the moonroof, push the moonroof switch forward. Release the switch to stop the moonroof.
To open the moonroof fully, pull back the moonroof switch firmly. The moonroof opens all the way. To stop the moonroof from opening fully, push the switch briefly.
Power Windows, Moonroof
To close: 1.
Insert the built-in key in the driver’s door lock.
2.
Turn the key counterclockwise, then release it.
3.
Turn the key counterclockwise again, and hold it. All four windows and the moonroof start to close. To stop the windows and the moonroof, release the key.
4.
To close the windows and moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds).
NOTE: If the windows and the moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 2 and 3.
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To tilt the moonroof, push the center of the moonroof switch straight up. To stop the moonroof from tilting fully open, push the moonroof switch forward.
To open or close the moonroof partially, pull back or push forward on the moonroof switch lightly to the first detent, and hold it. The moonroof will stop when you release the switch.
To close the moonroof fully, push the moonroof switch forward to the second detent, then release it. The moonroof closes all the way. To stop the moonroof from closing all the way, push the switch briefly.
Moonroof
Opening or closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.
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Moonroof
Auto Reverse If the moonroof runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, and then stop. To close the moonroof, remove the obstacle, then use the moonroof switch again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the moonroof before closing it.
The moonroof has a key-off delay. You can still open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. The key-off delay cancels as soon as you open either front door. You must then turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position for the moonroof to operate.
If you try to open the moonroof in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or its motor.
Operating the Moonroof with the Remote Transmitter or the Key You can use the remote transmitter or the key to operate the moonroof from the outside. Refer to page 183
for details.
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Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes, axles, and tires. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is put into gear with the parking brake on.
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
To apply the parking brake, push the parking brake pedal down with your foot. To release the parking brake, push on the pedal again. The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released with the engine running (see page ).
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Parking Brake
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Interior Convenience Items
FRONT DOOR POCKET
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
ASHTRAY
SEAT-BACK POCKET
BEVERAGE HOLDER
BEVERAGE HOLDER
SEAT-BACK POCKET
GLOVE BOX/OWNER’S MANUAL TRAY
UTILITY POCKET
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Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the built-in key.
The glove box light comes on only when the parking lights are on.
An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
Interior Convenience Items
RELEASE BUTTON
Your vehicle has an owner’s manual tray inside the glove box. To open the tray, push the release button up.
To close the tray, push it up.
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Interior Convenience Items
Beverage Holders
LID
Pull up
Press
KNOB
BOTTOM PLATE
SEPARATOR
For a short container, put the bottom plate down, and pull up the knob to use the separator.
BUTTON
BOTTOM PLATE
For a long container, press the button in the beverage holder to raise the bottom plate. Stand the separator up.
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.
To use the beverage holder, push the lid.
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Interior Convenience Items
Console Compartment
LEVER
LEVER
The rear beverage holder is in the rear seat armrest. Open the beverage holder by pushing the front of it.
To open the console compartment, pull up on the lever and lift the armrest.
To close, lower the armrest, and push it down until it latches.
You can put small items in the tray located in the console compartment lid. To use the tray, pull up on the lever, and lift the armrest pad.
The console compartment light is on when the light switch is in the
or
position.
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Interior Convenience Items
Sun Visors
To use a sun visor, pull it down. You can also use a sun visor at the side window. Remove the support rod from the clip, and swing the sun visor toward the side window. You can extend the sun visor further by pulling it back.
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Accessory Power Sockets
Do not use the sun visor extension feature over the rear view mirror.
Make sure to slide a sun visor forward to set it to the normal length before flipping it back in place.
Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle.
There are two accessory power sockets. One is located in the front of the center console. To use the power socket, push and release the lid, then push it forward until the socket comes to the proper position to use.
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Interior Convenience Items
Rear Ashtrays
Front Door Pockets
The other socket is under the armrest in the console compartment storage area. To use the power socket, pull up the cover.
These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).They will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.
TAB Small, rear ashtrays are located in the armrests of both rear doors. To open an ashtray, pivot the lid up.
To remove an ashtray for emptying, open the lid, then carefully pull the tab inside the ashtray straight up and out of the armrest.
The rear ashtray light is on when the light switch is in the
or
position.
LID
The interior of each front door has an extendable pocket for maps and other small, lightweight items. For safety, be sure both front door pockets are closed while driving.
When the light switch is in the
or
position, the front door
pocket light is on.
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Interior Convenience Items
Power Rear Sunshade
POWER REAR SUNSHADE BUTTON
When you shift to reverse, the sunshade goes down automatically. To use it again, shift to another position, and push the button to raise it. If the sunshade stops while moving, check for and clear any obstacles, then push the button again.
With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, push the power rear sunshade button on the ceiling console to raise the rear sunshade. Push the button again to lower it.
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Interior Convenience Items
Integrated Sunshades
HOLDER
TAB
The hooks are intended for use only by the sunshades. Do not hang any other items on the hooks, as that could interfere with proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
To prevent the integrated sunshades from being unhooked due to winds, leave the rear windows closed while driving.
HOOK
HOLE
Each rear door has an integrated sunshade. To use a sunshade, hold the tab on the top, insert the sunshade into the holder, and pull the sunshade all the way up. Insert the holes on the sunshade into the hooks on the window frame.
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Interior Lights
Ceiling Lights
ON BUTTON
DOOR BUTTON
OFF BUTTON
The front and rear of the ceiling have ceiling lights.
Push the ON button to turn on all the ceiling lights. Push the OFF button to turn them off.
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After pushing the DOOR button, all the lights come on when you open any door, unlock the doors with the remote or built-in key, or turn the ignition switch from the ON (II) or the ACCESSORY (I) position to the LOCK (0) position. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder.
CEILING LIGHT BUTTONS
REAR
FRONT
CEILING LIGHT BUTTONS
Push each ceiling light button to turn its light on and off.
To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page 116
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Features
The climate control system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to use them.
The climate control system and the audio system have a voice control feature.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.
The security system helps to discourage vandalism and theft of your vehicle.
Climate Control System Audio System
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Playing the AM/FM Radio AM/FM Radio Frequencies AM/FM Radio Reception Adjusting the Sound Playing the XM Satellite
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Operating the Disc Changer Disc Changer Error Messages Protecting Your Discs Auxiliary Input Jack Remote Audio Controls Radio Theft Protection Compass System
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Security System Cruise Control . 277
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . 280
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Voice Control Basics Setting the Clock
Transceiver
AcuraLink Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Rearview Camera and Monitor
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Climate Control System
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
DUAL BUTTON
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON
TEMPERATURE CONTROL BARS
AUTO BUTTON
OFF BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ MIRROR HEATER BUTTON
A/C BUTTON
U.S. models (Technology package model is shown)
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INTERFACE DIAL
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Interface Dial Many climate control functions can still be controlled by standard buttons, dials, and knobs, but some functions can only be accessed using the interface dial. The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector.
The selector can be pushed left, right, up, down, and in. Use the selector to scroll through lists, to select menus, and to highlight menu items. When you make a selection, push the center of the selector (ENTER) to go to that selection.
KNOB
ENTER
SELECTOR
The knob turns left and right. Use it to make selections or adjustments to a list or menu on the screen.
Climate Control System
Personalization Setting When you unlock the doors with your remote, the driver’s ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the climate control settings are turned to the respective mode automatically when the ignition is turned to the ON (II) position.
Voice Control System The climate control system can also be operated by voice control.
Onmodelswithnavigationsystem See the Navi section in your Quick Start Guide for an overview of this system, and the Navigation System manual for complete details.
Onmodelswithoutnavigationsystem Refer to Voice Control Basics for complete details (see page ).
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Temperature Control Bars To select the desired temperature, push the temperature control bar up or down.
To set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature separately, press the DUAL button. The indicator in the button will come on. The driver and passenger can each set the temperature to the desired setting.
To make the driver’s and passenger’s temperature the same, push the DUAL button again. The indicator in the button goes out, and the passenger’s temperature is set to the driver’s temperature.
button to view the
Air Conditioning (A/C) Press the A/C climate control display. Pushing ENTER on the interface selector turns the air conditioning on and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
When you turn the A/C off, the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you set the temperature control below the outside temperature.
Climate Control System
Fan Control
Press the A/C button to view the climate control display, then turn the interface knob to increase or decrease the fan speed and airflow.
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Windshield Defroster Button This button turns the windshield defrost on and off. When you push this button, air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield, and the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. When the indicator in the button is on, the passenger’s temperature cannot be set separately from the driver’s.
Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger on and off (see page 146
Pushing this button also turns the power mirror heaters on and off.).
Recirculation Button When the indicator in the button is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent throughout the system again. When the indicator is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes for the climate control system are at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris.
The system should be left in fresh air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to fresh air mode.
Climate Control System
Mode Control
You can select the vents air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner and side vents in all modes.
button to view the
Press the A/C climate control display, then push the interface selector down. Select any of the modes by turning the interface knob.
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Climate Control System
Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.
Air flows from the floor
vents.
Airflow is divided between
the floor vents and defroster vents at the base of the windshield.
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is selected, you can
When increase or decrease the temperature of airflow from the dashboard vent for the driver’s side and the passenger’s side without changing the temperature of airflow from the floor vent.
Push the interface selector right or left, then turn the interface knob to select the desired temperature.
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Dual Button You can set the temperature for the driver’s side and the passenger’s side separately when this button is pressed (indicator on). When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature with the driver’s side temperature control bar.
Ventilation The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through vents near the rear window.
1.
2. 3. 4.
Set the temperature to the lower limit. Make sure the A/C is off. Select Set the fan to the desired speed.
and fresh air mode.
Using the Heater The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system.
1.
2.
3.
4.
button to view
Press the A/C the climate control display. Turn the interface knob to set the fan to the desired speed. Push the interface selector down, then select mode. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control bars.
and fresh air
Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 70
turn off the A/C until the gauge reading returns to normal.). If it moves near the red zone,
Climate Control System
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
button to view
Press the A/C the climate control display. Turn on the A/C by pushing ENTER on the interface selector. You will see A/C ON in the display. Make sure the temperature is set to maximum cool. Push the interface selector down, then select by turning the interface knob. If the outside air is humid, select recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select fresh air mode. Push the interface selector down, then set the fan to the desired speed by turning the interface knob.
you can
Iftheinteriorisverywarm, cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the air conditioning, and setting the fan to maximum speed in fresh air mode.
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Climate Control System
Dehumidify the Interior Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry.
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Switch the fan on. Turn on the air conditioning. Select Adjust the temperature to your preference.
and fresh air mode.
This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
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To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows:
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Set the fan to the desired speed, or high for faster defrosting. Select . The system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. Adjust the temperature so the airflow feels warm. Select rear window. To increase airflow to the windshield, close the corner vents.
to help clear the
, the A/C setting
When you switch to another mode from returns to the previous setting (on or off). Select A/C, then press ENTER on the interface selector to turn the A/C off if it is on.
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To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows 1.
Select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. Select Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum level.
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To clear the windshield faster, you can close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel next to it. This sends more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. Once the windshield is clear, select the fresh air mode to avoid fogging the windows.
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.
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Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the interior temperature you select.
The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or heated air that will, as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.
In AUTO mode, the vehicle’s interior temperature is independently regulated for the driver and passenger. If the driver’s side of the vehicle is getting too much sun, the system will adjust to a lower temperature.
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Press the AUTO button. Set the desired temperature with the temperature control bars. You will see AUTO in the display if the climate mode is selected.
When you set the temperature to its lower or its upper limit, the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.
When you change the fan speed, the fan is taken out of AUTO mode and starts to run at the selected speed.
Climate Control System
Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is in fully automatic mode. All other features remain automatically controlled. Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the display to go out.
To Turn Everything Off Press the OFF button. However, a lack of airflow can cause the windows to fog up. You should keep the fan on at all times so stale air and moisture do not build up in the interior and cause fogging.
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Climate Control Sensors
Sunlight and Temperature Sensors
SUNLIGHT SENSOR
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the top of the dashboard, and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.
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Audio System
Interface Dial Most audio system functions can still be controlled by standard buttons, dials, and knobs, but some functions can only be accessed using the interface dial. The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector.
KNOB
ENTER
The knob turns left and right. Use it to make selections or adjustments to a list or menu on the screen.
The selector can be pushed left, right, up, down, and in. Use the selector to scroll through lists, to select menus, and to highlight menu items. When you make a selection, push the center of the selector (ENTER) to go to that selection.
SELECTOR
Personalization Setting When you unlock the doors with your remote and turn the audio system on, the driver’s ID (Driver 1
or Driver 2) is detected, and the radio preset memory (see page 210
the auto select preset memory (see page ), and the volume and sound level settings (see page are turned to the respective memorized mode automatically.214
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Voice Control System The audio system can also be operated by voice control.
Onmodelswithnavigationsystem See the Navi section in your Quick Start Guide for an overview of this system, and the Navigation System manual for complete details.
Onmodelswithoutnavigationsystem Refer to Voice Control Basics for complete details (see page ).
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Audio System
Playing the AM/FM Radio
UPPER DISPLAY
U.S. models (Technology package model is shown)
Canadian and Hawaiian models
POWER/ VOLUME KNOB
SEEK BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON
AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON
AM/FM BUTTON TUNE BUTTONS
POWER/ VOLUME KNOB
SEEK BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON
AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON
FM BUTTON
AM BUTTON
TUNE BUTTONS
AUTO SELECT BUTTON
INTERFACE DIAL
PRESET BUTTONS
INTERFACE DIAL
PRESET BUTTONS
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STEREO ICON
BAND
The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position. Press the AUDIO button to view the audio control display. Turn the system on by pressing the power/volume knob or the AM/FM button (AM or FM button on Canadian and Hawaiian models). Adjust the volume by turning the power/volume knob.
The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to are shown on the display. To change bands, press the AM/FM button (AM or FM button on Canadian and Hawaiian models). You can also change bands by pushing the interface selector up. Each time you push it up, the band will change to FM1, FM2, or AM. On the FM bands, STEREO will be shown on the navigation screen and ST on the upper display, if the station is broadcasting in stereo. Stereo reproduction on AM is not available.
To Select a Station You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: the preset buttons, and
TUNE, SEEK, SCAN,
AUTO SELECT
Audio System
TUNE ICON
button to tune to a
− Use the TUNE button to
TUNE tune the radio to a desired frequency. Press the higher frequency, or the button to tune to a lower frequency. To tune with the interface dial, push the selector down, and turn the knob to TUNE. Then press ENTER on the selector, and turn the knob to the desired frequency. To exit the TUNE mode, press ENTER on the selector.
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The SEEK function
SEEK searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press the SEEK button, then release it. You can also activate SEEK by pushing the interface selector to the right or left.
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SCAN ICON
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The SCAN function
SCAN samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it.
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To scan with the interface dial, push the selector down, and then push it to the right. You will see SCAN flashing on the screen and the upper display.
The system will scan for a station with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds. If you do nothing, the system will then scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds. When it plays a station that you want to listen to, press the scan button again, or push the interface selector to the right again.
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Each preset button or
Preset preset icon can store one frequency on AM and two frequencies on FM. Tostoreapresetmemorylocation: Select the desired band, AM or 1. FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two sets of FM frequencies with the preset buttons (on-screen icons).
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Use the tune, seek, or scan function to tune the radio to a desired station.
Press the preset button, and hold it until you hear a beep. You can also store frequencies with the interface dial. Select the preset icon you want to store the frequency on, then press ENTER on the interface selector, and hold it for more than 2 seconds.
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Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.
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AUTO SEL ICON
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AUTO SELECT traveling far from home and can no longer receive your preset stations, you can use the auto select feature to find stations in the local area.
Audio System
You will see ‘‘0’’ displayed if auto select cannot find a strong station for every preset button. If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons (icons) as previously described.
To turn off auto select, press ENTER on the interface selector (press the A.SEL button) again. This restores the presets you originally set.
U.S.models(exceptHawaiian) Push the interface selector down to scroll down the screen, highlight A.SEL, then press ENTER on the interface selector. You will see A.SEL on the upper display and AUTO SEL on the screen, and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds.
CanadianandHawaiianmodels Press the A.SEL button. You will see A.SEL on the upper display AUTO SEL on the screen, and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds. The system stores the frequencies of six AM and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons.
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Audio System
AM/FM Radio Frequencies The radio can receive the complete AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies:
AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHz FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 MHz
Radio stations on the AM band are assigned frequencies at least 10 kHz apart (530, 540, 550). Stations on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 0.2 MHz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).
Stations must use these exact frequencies. It is fairly common for stations to round-off the frequency in their advertising, so your radio could display a frequency of 100.9 even though the announcer may identify the station as ‘‘FM101.’’
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AM/FM Radio Reception How well the radio receives stations is dependent on many factors, such as the distance from the station’s transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions.
A radio station’s signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its transmitter. If you are listening to an AM station, you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker, and the station drifting in and out. If you are listening to an FM station, you will see the stereo indicator flickering off and on as the signal weakens. Eventually, the stereo indicator will go off and the sound will fade completely as you get out of range of the station’s signal.
Driving very near the transmitter of a station that is broadcasting on a frequency close to the frequency of the station you are listening to can also affect your radio’s reception. You may temporarily hear both stations, or hear only the station you are close to.
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Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are deflected by large objects such as buildings and hills. Your radio then receives both the direct signal from the station’s transmitter, and the deflected signal. This causes the sound to distort or flutter. This is a main cause of poor radio reception in city driving.
Radio reception can be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms, high humidity, and even sunspots. You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a change in conditions.
Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems.
Audio System
AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.
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Audio System
Adjusting the Sound BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and FADER are each adjustable. You can also adjust the strength of the sound coming from the center and subwoofer speakers. In addition, you can set the AudioPilot and Centerpoint a CD-DA) to on or off. To adjust them, press the AUDIO button, push the interface selector down, and turn the interface knob to SOUND. Then press ENTER on the selector.
features (when playing
Select the mode you want to adjust by pushing the interface selector up or down, or by turning the interface knob.
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SOUND ICON
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BASS/TREBLE To adjust bass and treble, select BASS or TREBLE, and press ENTER on the interface selector. The current setting is shown on the display. Turn the interface knob to the desired level, and enter your selection by pressing ENTER on the interface selector.
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FADER/BALANCE These modes adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. Fader adjusts the front-to-back strength, while balance adjusts the side-to-side strength. To adjust fader and balance, select FADER or BALANCE, then press ENTER on the interface selector. The current setting is shown on the screen. Turn the interface knob to the desired level, and enter your selection by pressing ENTER on the interface selector. To equalize the fader or balance, turn the interface knob until the marks on the sound grid come to the center of the adjustment bar.
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CENTER/SUBWOOFER adjust the strength of the sound from the center or subwoofer speaker, select it and press ENTER on the interface selector. Turn the interface knob to the desired level, and enter your selection by pressing ENTER on the interface selector.
