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Allows you to turn voice control system prompts . To select ON or OFF, turn the interface knob to the right or left, then press OFF the interface selector. When you will not hear the voice control system confirmations or prompts.

AutoVolumeforSpeed This compass system automatically increases the system voice volume according to the vehicle speed. This setting allows you to adjust the rate of the volume increase. OFF When you select not increased by the vehicle speed.

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To view the Select a color screen, say ‘‘Color,’’ or select COLOR on the screen. You can choose from one of five colors for the day and night display modes.

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ThirdSetupScreen

To view the third setup screen, move the interface selector down. To return to the first setup screen, say ‘‘Backward,’’ or move the interface selector to the left to select BACK.

The third setup screen allows you to change the system’s screen color and verbal reminders. To select a setup item, turn the interface knob until it is highlighted, then push the interface selector in to select it.

VerbalReminder This function allows you to turn or of these reminders include:

ON verbal reminders. Examples

OFF

Driving with the parking brake on

Driving with the trunk or a door open

A reminder to fasten the driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts

To select ON or OFF, turn the interface knob to the right or left, then press the interface selector.

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System Initialization If for any reason, you lose power to the compass system (the battery was disconnected), the system needs to be initialized before you can use it.

Initialization requires this:

Entry of the compass system 4- digit security code to ‘‘unlock’’ the system.

GPS initialization. This may not be needed depending on how long the system was without power.

EnteringtheSecurityCode

If the battery goes dead or is disconnected for any reason, you will have to enter a security code into both the audio system and the compass system before you can use it again.

Setting Display Mode Pressing the mode display modes.

) button allows you to switch

Display

Each time you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position, the display mode is in auto. The screen changes between day and night modes when you turn the headlights on and off.

To override the auto mode, select either day or night mode. This can be useful if you want to use the headlights during the day. Be aware that using day mode at night will make the screen extremely bright.

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When you purchased the vehicle, you should have received two cards that have the audio and compass system’s security codes and serial numbers. Keep these cards in a safe place in case you need the codes. If you lose the cards, you must obtain the security codes from your dealer.

Enter the four-digit compass system security code. If you have entered it correctly, the display changes to the Disclaimer screen chances to enter the correct code. If all ten are incorrect, turn the ignition to OFF, then back to ON (II) to have ten more chances to enter the correct code.

. You have ten

To enter the code, turn the interface knob to select the number, then press the interface selector to enter it. Keep doing the same procedure to enter all four correct numbers. If you need to delete the number you entered mistakenly, move the

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interface selector to the right.

GPSinitialization

Follow the instructions in the audio system section to enter the 5-digit audio code (see page system voice will not operate if the audio code is not entered

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Depending on the length of time the battery was disconnected, your system may require GPS initialization. If it does, the above screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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(see page

If this procedure is not necessary the system proceeds directly to the Compass screen 286
During initialization, the system searches for all available GPS satellites, and obtains their orbital information. During this procedure the vehicle should be out in the open with a clear view of the sky.

).

After 30 minutes with this screen displayed, turn off the engine and restart the vehicle. If you now see Disclaimer screen the , the GPS initialization is complete.

NOTE:

The average acquiring time is less than 10 minutes, but it can take as long as 45 minutes. If the system is still unable to acquire a signal, follow the instructions on the screen, or contact your local dealer for assistance.

If within ten minutes the system fails to locate a sufficient number of satellites to locate your position, the screen above appears. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Voice Control Basics

TALK BUTTON

BACK BUTTON

For models with navigation

NOTE: system, refer to the navigation system manual.

Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation of the audio system, the climate control system and some functions of the compass system. The voice control system uses the TALK and BACK buttons on the steering wheel and a microphone

MICROPHONE (on the ceiling)

near the map light on the ceiling.

While using the voice control

NOTE: system, all of the speakers are muted.

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TalkButton This button activates the voice control system. Press it when you want to give a voice command. See VoiceCommandIndex a list of voice commands.

on page

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for

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BackButton This button has the same function as the CANCEL button on the center console (see page ). When you press it, the display returns to the previous screen. When the previous screen appears, the system replays the last prompt. This button can be used to cancel an audio, climate control, or compass system voice command up to one second after the command confirmation.

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Using the Voice Control System You should use the voice control system as much as possible, and consider manual entry using the interface dial method of entry.

as a ‘‘back-up’’

Most of the system’s functions can be controlled by voice commands activated with the button. To control your compass system by voice:

Talk

Press and release the Wait for the beep. Give a voice command.

Talk

button.

If the system does not understand a command or you wait too long to give a command, it responds with ‘‘Pardon,’’ ‘‘Please repeat,’’ or ‘‘Would you say again.’’ If the system cannot perform a command or the command is not appropriate for the screen you are on, it sounds a beep.

Anytime you are not sure of what voice commands are available on a screen, you can always say ‘‘Help’’ at any screen. The system can then read the list of commands to you.

Once the microphone picks up your command, the system changes the display in response to the command and prompts you for the next command. Using the answer the prompts as required.

button,

Talk

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Improving Voice Recognition To achieve optimum voice recognition, the following guidelines should be followed:

Make sure the correct screen

NOTE: is displayed for the voice command that you are using. See Voice Command Index on page 307

Close the windows and the moonroof.

The fan speed will be automatically adjusted to low.

Make sure the airflow from the A/C vents does not interfere with the system microphone in the ceiling console. Place your hand over the microphone; if you feel any airflow, adjust the vents.

After pressing the wait for the beep, then give a voice command.

button,

Talk

Give a voice command in a clear, natural speaking voice without pausing between words.

When you speak a command, the system generally either repeats the command as a confirmation or asks you for further information. If you do not wish to hear this feedback, you can turn it off. See the Recognition Feedback Setup (see page

setting in

Voice

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).

If you hear a prompt such as ‘‘Please use the interface dial to...’’ or ‘‘Please choose an area with the interface dial.’’ the system is asking for input that cannot be done by voice.

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If the system cannot recognize your command because of background noise, speak louder.

If the microphone picks up voices other than yours, the system may not interpret your voice commands correctly.

If you speak a command with something in your mouth, or your voice is either too high or too husky, the system may misinterpret your voice commands.

If you are still having trouble with the voice control system, refer to Voice Command Help main menu screen.

on the

Voice Command Index The voice control system needs appropriate voice commands for controlling the climate control, the audio system, and the compass system.

GlobalCommands The system accepts these commands on any screen.

(reads list of the commands

(displays the main

(displays set up screen) (displays the

Help for the displayed screen) Setup Displaymapguide compass screen) Displaymenu menu) Information computer TripComputer Backward same as CANCEL or BACK button) Cancel Whattimeisit? Calendar

(displays the

(to previous screen,

screen)

trip

(cancels current activity)

Calculator Repeatvoice Voicecommandhelp

The voice command help option on the main menu lists many of the following controls. To avoid distraction while you are driving, the system can read the commands for you.

The commands are accessible at any time while driving and can be read to you so that you do not need to memorize all of them.

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ClimateControlCommands The system accepts these climate control commands on most screens.

(controls

(controls

Climatecontrolfullautomatic temperature to 72 degrees F) Climatecontrolautomatic temperature to your selection) Climatecontroloff Airconditioneron Airconditioneroff Airconditioner Climatecontroldefroston Climatecontroldefrostoff Climatecontroldefrost Reardefroston Reardefrostoff Reardefrost

＊

＊

＊

(vent and

Climatecontrolfreshair Climatecontrolrecirculate Climatecontrolvent Climatecontrolbi-level floor) Climatecontrolfloor Climatecontrolflooranddefrost Fanspeedup Fanspeeddown Fanspeed voice control, keep fan speed at 1 or 2)

: 1 7) (for best

＃ −

＃

＊

Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off.

TemperatureCommands The system accepts these commands on most screens. ＃

＃

: 57 to

(displays HI) (displays

Temperature degrees 87 degrees F) Temperatureup Temperaturedown Temperaturemaxhot Temperaturemaxcold LO) Temperaturebalance Drivetemperature degrees ＃ to 87 degrees F) Passengertemperature degrees ＃ Driveventtemperatureadjustment Passengerventtemperature adjustment Venttemperatureup Venttemperaturedown Venttemperaturemax Venttemperatureminimum Venttemperaturenormal

＃ : 57 to 87 degrees F)

＃

: 57

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＊

Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off.

AudioSystemCommands The system accepts these audio system commands on most screens.

The commands for vent

NOTE: temperature settings are available on the climate control screen.

There are no voice commands for XM radio.

RadioCommands To control the radio system, say one of the following commands:

＊

＊

(or

Audioon Audiooff Audio Radioon Radioplay Radiooff Radio RadioselectFM1
RadioselectFM2
RadioselectAM ＃ Radio FM ＃ Example Radio AM ＃ Example Radioseekup Radioseekdown Radionextstation

＃

: frequency.

Radio95.5FM)

: frequency.

Radio1020AM)

(same as Radio

seek Radiopreset ＃ RadioFMpreset RadioFM1preset RadioFM2preset RadioAMpreset Radioautoselect Radioscan

＊

＊

6) : 1
＃ − 6) : 1
＃ − ＃ : 1
6) ＃ − ＃ : 1
6) ＃ − ＃ 6) : 1
＃ − ＃

＊

Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off.

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6,

CDCommands The system accepts these commands on most screens.

＊

＊

1: 1

＃ −

2: 1 30)

CDplay : 1
6) ＃ − CDplaydisc ＃ : 1 30) ＃ − CDplaytrack ＃ CDplaydisc 1track 2
＃ ＃ ＃ − CDskipforward CDskipback CDplaynextdisc CDplaypreviousdisc CDtrackrandom CDtrackrepeat CDdiscrepeat CDtrackscan CDdiskscan CDnormalplay from these commands: ‘‘CD track random,’’ ‘‘CD track repeat,’’ and ‘‘CD disc repeat’’) CDtracklist CDfolderrandom CDfolderrepeat CDfolderscan CDfolderlist

(resumes ‘‘Play’’

＊

＊

＊

＊

＊

＊

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＊

Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off.

DVDCommands The system accepts these commands on most screens.

6,

1:

DVDplay : 1
6) ＃ − DVDplaydisc ＃ 30) : 1
＃ − DVDplaytrack ＃ ＃ DVDplaydisc 1track 2
＃ ＃ 2: 1 30) − ＃ − DVDskipforward DVDskipback DVDplaynextdisc DVDplaypreviousdisc DVDtrackrandom DVDtrackrepeat DVDdiscrepeat DVDtrackscan DVDdiscscan DVDnormalplay from these commands: ‘‘DVD track random,’’ ‘‘DVD track repeat,’’ ‘‘DVD disc repeat,’’ ‘‘DVD folder random,’’ and ‘‘DVD folder

(resumes ‘‘Play’’

＊

＊

＊

＊

＊

repeat’’) DVDtracklist DVDfolderrandom DVDfolderrepeat DVDfolderlist

＊

Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off.

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MP3/WMACommands The system accepts these commands on most screens.

＊

＊

1:

MP3play : 1
6) ＃ − MP3playdisc ＃ : 1 30) ＃ − MP3playtrack ＃ ＃ MP3playdisc 1track 2
＃ ＃ 2: 1 30) 1 6, − ＃ − MP3skipforward MP3skipback MP3playnextdisc MP3playpreviousdisc MP3trackrandom MP3trackrepeat MP3discrepeat MP3trackscan MP3discscan MP3normalplay from these commands: ‘‘MP3
track random,’’ ‘‘MP3 track repeat,’’ ‘‘MP3 disc repeat,’’ ‘‘MP3 folder random,’’ and ‘‘MP3 folder repeat’’) MP3tracklist MP3folderrandom MP3folderrepeat

(resumes ‘‘Play’’

＊

＊

＊

＊

＊

1:

＊

6,

2: 1

MP3folderlist WMAplay : 1
6) ＃ − WMAplaydisc ＃ : 1
30) ＃ − WMAplaytrack ＃ ＃ WMAplaydisc 1track 2
＃ ＃ 30) − ＃ − WMAskipforward WMAskipback WMAplaynextdisc WMAplaypreviousdisc WMAtrackrandom WMAtrackrepeat WMAdiscrepeat WMAtrackscan WMAdiscscan WMAnormalplay from these commands: ‘‘WMA track random,’’ ‘‘WMA track repeat,’’ ‘‘WMA disc repeat,’’ ‘‘WMA folder random,’’ and ‘‘WMA folder repeat’’) WMAtracklist WMAfolderrandom WMAfolderrepeat WMAfolderlist

＊

＊

＊

＊

＊

＊

(resumes ‘‘Play’’

＊

Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off.

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MainMenuScreenCommands These are additional commands not found on the Help prompts.

screen. Follow the voice

Voice Commands

(the system

Voicecommandhelp reads and lists all of the commands) Calendar Calculator Tripcomputer

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InterfaceDialfeedbackon

On-ScreenCommands The system accepts over 100 on- screen commands. The only commands that must be chosen by the interface dial are listed below.

Next Previous Return OK Delete

SetupScreenCommands The system accepts these commands on the first setup screen. (For the second and third setup screens, simply say what is written on the screen, and follow the voice prompts)

Brightnessup Brightnessdown Brightnessminimum/min. Brightnessmaximum/max. Contrastup Contrastdown Contrastminimum/min Contrastmaximum/max Blacklevelup Blackleveldown Blacklevelminimum/min Blacklevelmaximum/max Volumeup Volumedown Volumeminimum/min. Volumemaximum/max. VolumeOff InterfaceDialfeedbackoff InterfaceDialfeedbackauto

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Setting the Clock To set the clock, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, and either or both remotes must be linked.

Say ‘‘Set up’’ or press the SET UP button on the center console to display the Set up screen. Then move the interface dial to the right.

Clock Adjustment

Select the by turning the interface knob to the right, then press the center of the interface selector.

Time Adjustment

Select the press the center of the interface selector. The display changes to the Time Adjustment

screen for HOUR.

, then

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To adjust the hour, turn the interface knob, then press the center of the interface selector.

To adjust the minute, turn the interface knob to the right to display the adjustment screen for MINUTE.

Turn the interface knob to adjust the minute.

Press the center of the interface selector to enter the time. The Clock screen will return to the adjustment screen (see page

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The security system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking/side marker lights, and taillights flash if someone attempts to break into your vehicle or remove the radio. This alarm continues for 2 minutes, then the system resets. To reset an alarming system before the 2 minutes have elapsed, unlock either front door with the remote or the built-in key.

The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you lock the doors, close the hood, and close the trunk. For the system to activate, you must lock the doors from the outside with the remote, built-in key, lock tab, or door lock switch. The security system indicator on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to show you the system is setting itself.

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

Once the security system is set, opening any door or the hood without using the built-in key or the remote will cause it to sound. It also sounds if the radio is removed from the dashboard or the audio system wiring is cut.

Security System

With the system set, you can still open the trunk with the remote without triggering the alarm. The alarm will sound if the trunk lock is forced, or the trunk is opened with the trunk release button on the driver’s door or the emergency trunk opener.

The security system will not set if the hood, trunk, or any door is not fully closed. If the system will not set, check the Door and Trunk Open monitor on the instrument panel (see page trunk are fully closed. Since it is not part of the monitor display, manually check the hood.

) to see if the doors and

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Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it.

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Cruise Control

Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways. It is not recommended for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.

Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.

Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.

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Using Cruise Control

CRUISE (ACC) BUTTON

on the steering wheel, and hold it for 1 second (see page

333

).

RES/ ACCEL BUTTON

SET/ DECEL BUTTON

2.

Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

3.

Press and release the SET/ DECEL button on the steering wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL icon appears on the multi- information display to show the system is now activated.

Non-ACC model is shown

1.

Push in the CRUISE button or the ACC button (models with adaptive cruise control) on the steering wheel. The CRUISE MAIN or green ACC indicator (models with ACC) indicator on the instrument panel comes on.

Onmodelswithadaptivecruise control To switch from ACC to cruise control, press the distance button

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Cruise Control

Cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going up and down hills. If your speed increases going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down. This will cancel cruise control. On models with adaptive cruise control (ACC), this also causes the cruise control icon on the multi-information display to go off and the cruise mode icon to come on. To resume the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL icon on the multi- information display will come back on.

Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. When you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button.

Push on the accelerator pedal. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed, then press the SET/ DECEL button.

To increase your speed in very small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. Each time you do this, the vehicle speeds up about 1
mph (1.6 km/h).

You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the SET/DECEL button. Release the button when you reach the desired speed.

To slow down in very small amounts, tap the SET/DECEL button. Each time you do this, your vehicle will slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Tap the brake pedal lightly with your foot. The CRUISE CONTROL icon on the multi- information display will go out. When the vehicle slows to the desired speed, press the SET/ DECEL button.

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Even with cruise control on, you can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will return to the set cruising speed.

Resting your foot on the brake pedal causes cruise control to cancel.

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Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button or tap the brake pedal, the system remembers the previously set speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h), then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL [ACC (green)] indicator comes on. The vehicle accelerates to the same speed as before.

Pressing the CRUISE (ACC) button turns the system completely off and erases the previous cruising speed.

Canceling Cruise Control

CRUISE (ACC) BUTTON

CANCEL BUTTON

Non-ACC model is shown

You can cancel cruise control in any of these ways:

Tap the brake pedal.

Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel.

Push the CRUISE (ACC) button.

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ACC Components Ifequipped Adaptive cruise control (ACC) consists of a radar sensor in the front grille, the ACC buttons on the steering wheel, and the ACC functions of the multi-information display.

The radar sensor for ACC is shared with the collision mitigation brake system (CMBS). For more information on the radar sensor, see page . For more information on CMBS, see page

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MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY

ACC INDICATOR

RES/ACCEL BUTTON

ACC BUTTON

SET/DECEL BUTTON

CANCEL BUTTON

DISTANCE BUTTON

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If the vehicle ahead of you slows down suddenly or another vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle, ACC alerts you by sounding a beeper and displaying a message on the multi- information display. The ACC radar sensor in the front grille can detect and monitor the distance of a vehicle up to 328 feet (100 meters) ahead of your vehicle. For more information on the radar sensor, see page

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Important Safety Precautions As with any system, there are limits to ACC. Inappropriate use of ACC can result in a serious accident. Use the brake pedal whenever necessary, and always keep a safe distance between your vehicle and other vehicles.

Do not use ACC under these conditions:

In poor visibility. In heavy traffic. When you must slow down and speed up repeatedly. On winding roads. When you enter a toll gate, interchange, service area, parking area, etc. In these areas, there is no vehicle ahead of you, and ACC would still try to accelerate to your set speed. In bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.) On a slippery road (for example a road covered with ice or snow).

Overview Adaptive cruise control (ACC) allows you to maintain a set speed and keep the vehicle ahead of you and your vehicle at a safe distance without having to use the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal.

When the vehicle ahead of you slows down or speeds up, ACC senses the change in distance and compensates by accelerating or braking your vehicle to reach the cruising speed you previously set. The distance between vehicles is based on your speed: the faster you go, the longer the distance will be; the slower you go, the shorter it will be.

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Operating Characteristics

Improper use of ACC can lead to a crash.

Use ACC only when traveling on open highways in good weather.

Whenthereisnovehicleaheadwithin ACCrange Your vehicle will maintain a set cruising speed.

WhenavehicleaheadiswithinACC rangeandgoingslowerthanyourset speed If the vehicle ahead of you is going slower than your set speed, your vehicle will slow down to the speed of that vehicle. Your vehicle will then follow at a constant distance until the vehicle ahead changes speed again.

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If the vehicle ahead of you slows down abruptly, or if another vehicle cuts in front of you, a beeper sounds and a message appears on the multi- information display to warn you.

In this case, decelerate your vehicle by pressing the brake pedal, and keep an appropriate distance from the vehicle ahead.

WhenavehicleaheadiswithinACC rangeandgoingatasteadyspeed Your vehicle follows the vehicle ahead of it, keeping a constant distance. ACC will not keep your vehicle at a constant distance if the vehicle ahead of you goes out of range of your set speed.

If the vehicle ahead of you slows down and changes lanes, ACC no longer tracks it. Your vehicle will then return to your set speed.

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ACC may react to vehicles beside you or even a building beside you by momentarily applying the brakes or sounding a beeper under conditions such as a sudden curve or narrowing of the road, an abrupt movement of the steering wheel, or if you are in an unusual position within your lane.

Limitations

ACC does not work below 25 mph (40 km/h). It cannot bring your vehicle to a complete stop.

ACC will not sound a beeper or display a message on the multi- information display to warn you of vehicles going slower than 13 mph (20 km/h) or vehicles that are parked. In these cases, it is up to you to maintain a safe distance by using the brake pedal.

ACC may not recognize motorcycles or other small vehicles ahead of your vehicle.

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Using the ACC

SET/DECEL BUTTON

ACC BUTTON

1.

Push the ACC button on the steering wheel. The ACC indicator on the instrument panel comes on, and ‘‘ACC’’ is shown on the multi- information display.

2.

Accelerate to the desired speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

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3.

Press and release the SET/ DECEL button on the steering wheel, then release the accelerator pedal.

When your speed reaches 25 mph (40 km/h), ACC goes into wait mode, and ‘‘ACC’’ is shown on the multi- information display.

If you press the SET/DECEL button when the vehicle speed is below 25
mph (40 km/h), you will hear a beep about 1 second. This means ACC is not activated, and you cannot set your speed.

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To change the speed unit measurement from mph to km/h, see page

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SET VEHICLE DISTANCE

CANADA

SET VEHICLE SPEED

When the speed is set, it is shown along with a vehicle icon and distance bars on the multi- information display. Refer to page change the set distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.

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INITIAL SPEED UNIT

CANADA

If you change the speed unit measurement from the factory default setting, the initial speed unit measurement is shown under the current unit.

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Increasing the Set Speed

To increase the set speed with the RES/ACCEL button, do this:

To increase the set speed with the accelerator pedal, do this:

Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. The vehicle will accelerate. When you reach the speed you want, release the button.

To increase your speed in small amounts, tap the RES/ACCEL button repeatedly. Each time you do this, your vehicle will speed up about 1 mph (1 km/h).

RES/ACCEL BUTTON

The set speed can be increased by using the RES/ACCEL button or the accelerator pedal.

While the vehicle accelerates to the set speed, the set speed on the multi- information display will flash.

Press the accelerator pedal to increase to the speed you want, then press the SET/DECEL button. The set speed will be shown on the multi- information display. If you do not press the SET/DECEL button, your vehicle will return to the previously set speed.

The ACC beeper will not sound while you press the accelerator pedal, no matter how close you get to the vehicle ahead of you.

If a vehicle ahead of you is driving at a slower speed than the speed you want to set, your vehicle will not accelerate; it will keep some distance between your vehicles.

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Decreasing the Set Speed The set speed can be decreased using the SET/DECEL button or the brake pedal.

To decrease the set speed with the SET/DECEL button, do this:

SET/DECEL BUTTON

Press and hold the SET/DECEL button. Release the button when you reach the speed you want.

To slow down in small amounts, tap the SET/DECEL button repeatedly.

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Each time you do this, your vehicle slows down about 1 mph (1 km/h).

The set cruising speed will be shown on the multi-information display.

On a steep downhill, the vehicle speed may exceed the set cruising speed.

To decrease the set speed with the brake pedal, do this:

Tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle slows down to the speed you want, press the SET/DECEL button. The set speed will be shown on the multi-information display. If you use the brake pedal to decrease speed, and then press the RES/ACCEL button, your vehicle will return to the previously set speed.

Detecting a Vehicle Ahead of You

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CANADA

When the system detects a vehicle ahead of you, a beeper sounds once and a solid-line vehicle icon appears on the multi-information display.

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Changing Vehicle Distance

DISTANCE BUTTON

To change the range, press the DISTANCE button. Each time you press the button, the range changes from Long, to Middle, and then to Short.

The higher your vehicle speed is, the longer the distance between the vehicle in front will be set as shown below.

Vehicle Distance

Long

Middle

Short

Speed

50 mph

(80 km/h)

65 mph

(104 km/h)

154 feet 47 meters 111 feet 34 meters

85 feet

26 meters

200 feet 61 meters 173 feet 42 meters 101 feet 31 meters

When that vehicle changes lanes or goes out of ACC range, a beeper sounds once. If there is no vehicle ahead of you within ACC range, a dotted-line vehicle icon will be on the multi-information display. To set the ACC beeper on or off, see page

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With ACC on, the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is controlled and maintained. You can change this distance to one of three ranges: long, middle, or short.

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The distance you select is also shown on the multi-information display.

Canceling the ACC

CANCEL BUTTON

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LONG RANGE

CANADA

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MIDDLE RANGE

CANADA

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SHORT RANGE

CANADA

ACC is canceled whenever you do any of these actions:

Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel.

Tap the brake pedal.

Press the ACC button. The ACC indicator in the instrument panel goes off.

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When you push the CANCEL button or tap the brake pedal to cancel ACC, the set cruising speed stays in memory. When you turn on ACC again, the speed is shown on the multi-information display. To return to that speed, accelerate to over 25
mph (40 km/h), then press the RES/ ACCEL button.

If you cancel ACC by pressing the ACC button, the previously set cruising speed is erased from memory.

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Automatic ACC Cancellation When ACC is automatically canceled, the beeper sounds about 1 second, and an ACC OFF message appears on the multi-information display for 3
seconds.

Any of these conditions may cause ACC to cancel:

Driving on a mountainous road, or driving off road for extended periods.

Abrupt steering wheel movement.

When the ABS or VSA is activated.

When the VSA indicator comes on.

ACC Indicator

ACC INDICATOR

The vehicle speed decreases below 22 mph (35 km/h).

Poor weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)

When the radar sensor in the front grille gets dirty.

The vehicle ahead of you cannot be detected.

An abnormal tire condition is detected, or the tires are skidding.

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If ACC is cancelled by any these conditions, wait until the condition improves, then press the RES/ ACCEL button to restore ACC. When you do this, the vehicle will resume its set cruising speed.

If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position after ACC was automatically cancelled, the set speed is erased, and you must enter it again (see page

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This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ACC system. If this happens, take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked.

The ACC system cannot be used while this indicator is on.

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Messages on the Multi-Information Display The multi-information display shows various messages related to ACC. For a description of each ACC message you may see, refer to the chart on this and the following page.

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Message

Description

ACC is on.

ACC detects a vehicle ahead of you.

You will hear a beep when the vehicle moves out of the ACC radar sensor’s range.

ACC does not detect a vehicle ahead of you.

You will hear a beep when ACC detects a vehicle ahead of you.

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Message

Description

Message

Description

ACC has automatically cancelled because its radar sensor in the front grill is dirty.

Apply the brakes immediately. Your vehicle is too close to the vehicle ahead of it.

You will hear a beep about 1 second.

You will hear a continuous beep.