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this:

1.

Make sure the shift lever is in Park.

2.

Press the desired memory button (1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then release the button.

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Driving Position Memory System

The system will move the seat and outside mirrors to the memorized positions. The indicator in the selected memory button will flash during movement. When the adjustments are complete, you will hear two beeps, and the indicator will remain on.

To change the ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ setting, see page 108

To stop the system’s automatic adjustment, do any of these actions:

Press any button on the driver’s door: SET, memory button 1 or 2.

Push any of the adjustment switches for the seat.

Shift out of Park.

Adjust the outside mirrors.

If desired, you can use the adjustment switches to change the positions of the seat or outside mirrors after they are in their memorized positions. If you change the memorized position, the indicator in the memory button will go out. To keep this driving position for later use, you must store it in the driving position memory.

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Onmodelswithnavigationsystem Your vehicle has a keyless access system. This system allows you to operate the vehicle without an ignition key. When you carry the remote with you, you can lock/ unlock the door(s), unlock the trunk, and start the engine.

The system may not work if:

The battery of the remote is weak. There is strong electrical current nearby. You carry a cell phone, a laptop computer, or other electrical device near the remote. The remote is covered by metal. A vehicle is being operated with a transmitter nearby. When the remote battery is dead. When the vehicle battery is dead.

Each keyless access remote has the built-in key. This key is used to lock/ unlock the doors when the remote battery becomes weak and the power door lock/unlock operation is disabled. You cannot start the engine with this key.

Make sure the driver always carries the remote/built-in key set.

Protect the remote and the built-in key from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.

Do not drop the remote or the built-in key, and do not set heavy objects on them.

Keep the remote and the built-in key away from liquids. If they get wet, dry them immediately with a soft cloth.

The built-in keys do not contain batteries.

Keyless Access System

Always keep the remote and the built-in key away from any magnetic material.

You should have received a key number tag with your built-in key. You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Use only Acura-approved key blanks.

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Keyless Access System

Keys

BUILT-IN KEYS

KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTES

KEY NUMBER TAG

The following keys come with your vehicle. Refer to page separate the keys.

for how to

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Built-inKey This key is used to lock/unlock the doors, glove box, and trunk pass- through cover.

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OPERATING RANGE

KeylessAccessRemote This remote is used to lock/unlock the doors and unlock the trunk. When you carry the remote, you can lock/unlock the doors, unlock the trunk, and start the engine.

You can lock/unlock the doors within about a 32 inch (about 80 cm) radius from the outside door handle. You can open the trunk within about a 32 inch (about 80 cm) radius from the trunk release switch.

Anyone can lock/unlock a door or open the trunk if the remote is within the operating range of the door or the trunk.

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Unlocking the Door(s)

The remote may not work if: It is too close to the vehicle. It is above or below the vehicle, even when it is within its operating range.

Each front door has a LOCK/ UNLOCK feature.

The handle of each front door has a sensor. That sensor works with the remote so you can automatically unlock the door(s).

By default, only the driver’s door unlocks when you grab its handle.

To unlock the remaining doors and the trunk, press the remote or the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door.

Keyless Access System

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

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All the doors unlock when you grab the handle of the front passenger’s door.

When you unlock the door(s), some exterior lights blink twice and the system beeps twice.

To change the ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH’’ setting, see page 112

To change the ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP’’ setting, see page

113

If you wear a glove while grabbing a front door handle, the door sensor may be slow to respond or may not respond by unlocking the doors.

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Keyless Access System

If you do not open any of the doors within 30 seconds, they will automatically relock.

If a remote is within operating range while you wash your vehicle or when it is raining heavily, the door sensors may respond by unlocking the doors.

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Each unlock sensor does not operate when:

Locking the Doors

The remote is not within the operating range.

The remote is too close to the vehicle.

When the doors are unlocked.

The remote battery is dead.

The vehicle battery is dead.

DOOR LOCK BUTTON

When you press the door lock button on the front door, all the doors and the trunk will lock.

Before locking the doors, make sure the remote is not inside the vehicle.

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When you lock the doors, some exterior lights blink and the system beeps once. If no exterior lights blink and/or no beeper sounds, check to see if the trunk or hood is open.

To change the ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH’’ setting, see page 112

To change the ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP’’ setting, see page

113

Within 2 seconds of pressing the door lock button to lock the doors or locking the doors with remote, pull the handle to make sure the doors are actually locked. The door unlock sensors will not operate for about 2
seconds after the doors are locked.

Keyless Access System

DoorLockPrevention If you open the driver’s door, pull its lock tab rearward on the door, and shut it when the remote is inside the vehicle, the driver’s door will unlock. Make sure you carry the remote with you when you lock the doors.

This function is also activated on the front passenger’s door. If you open the front passenger’s door, and shut it after pulling its lock tab rearward when the remote is inside the vehicle, all doors will unlock.

The door lock button does not work if:

The remote is not within the operating range.

Any door is open.

The power mode is not set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

The remote is in the keyless access slot.

The remote is too close to the vehicle.

The remote battery is dead.

The vehicle battery is dead.

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Keyless Access System

Locking and Unlocking the Trunk Opening and Closing the Trunk When you close the trunk with all doors locked, the trunk will lock.

TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH

When you unlock all the doors with the remote, built-in key or power door lock master switch, the trunk will unlock.

The trunk cannot be locked if:

The remote is too close to the trunk lid.

The remote is on the interior rear panel.

When the trunk is locked, you can open it in any of these ways:

The remote is too close to the seat-back of the rear seat or the seat cushion.

Press the trunk release button inside the vehicle.

Press the trunk button on the remote.

Push the trunk release switch when carrying the remote (if the doors are locked).

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INNER HANDLE

To close the trunk, use the inner handle to lower the lid, then press down on the back edge.

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Before closing the trunk, make sure the remote is not in the trunk.

If you close the trunk when the remote is in it, the system beeps, and the trunk reopens.

Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from Carbon getting into the interior. See Monoxide Hazard on page 57

Keyless Access Remote

LED

UNLOCK BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

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LOCK Press this button once to lock all doors. Some exterior lights will flash. When you push the LOCK button twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors are locked and the security system is set.

Keyless Access System

You cannot lock the doors if any door is not fully closed, if the remote is in the keyless access remote slot, or if the power mode is in any position except the VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

When you cannot set the security system because the trunk or hood is open, no exterior light blinks and/or no beeper sounds.

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Keyless Access System

−

Press this button once UNLOCK to unlock the driver’s door. Press it twice to unlock the other doors. Some exterior lights will flash twice each time you press the button. The door activated map lights (if the door activated light switch is set) will come on when you press the UNLOCK button. If you do not open any door within 30 seconds, the map lights fade out. If you relock the doors with the remote before 30
seconds have elapsed, the lights will go off immediately.

To change the ‘‘KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE’’ setting, see page 125

To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME,’’ see page

116

If you unlock the doors with the remote, but do not open any doors within 30 seconds, the doors automatically relock and the security system sets.

To change the ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’ setting, see page 127

To change the ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT’’ setting, see page

126

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TRUNK Press this button for about 1 second to open the trunk. You cannot open the trunk with the exterior trunk release switch if the remote is in the keyless access remote slot, or the power mode is in any position except VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). You cannot open the trunk with the remote if the trunk main switch in the glove box is turned off.

−

Press this button for

PANIC about 2 seconds to attract attention: the horn will sound and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote.

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Replacing the Remote Battery

Replace the battery if necessary. Battery type: CR2032

To replace the battery: 1.

Remove the built-in key (see page 192

).

2.

Remove the upper half by carefully prying on the edge with a coin.

Keyless Access System

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

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

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

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3.

Replace the old battery with new battery. Place the battery so the side is facing up. Snap the two halves of the remote case back together.

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An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.

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Here are the settings activated with the remote:

Driving position memory (see page

164

).

Keyless memory settings (see page

96

).

Audio system settings (see page

223

).

Climate control settings (see page

214

).

Navigation system preferences (see the navigation system manual).

RemoteCare

Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter.

Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature.

Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid.

If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.

Keyless Access System

Keyless Memory Settings

TM

DRIVER’S ID

When you unlock the door with your remote, each remote activates the keyless memory settings related to that remote. The driver’s ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is shown on the back of each remote.

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Engine Start/Stop Button Operating Range

The engine may not run, and some malfunctions may occur, if the remote is outside the vehicle.

The engine may not start if the remote is subjected to strong radio waves.

Also, the engine may not start if the remote is too close to the windows.

Keyless Access System

Make sure you know where the remote is when you are inside the vehicle.

Remember that you can start the engine when the remote is inside the vehicle.

Make sure you always carry the remote with you.

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Keyless Access System

Engine Start/Stop Button Operation This system uses the engine start/ stop button instead of an ignition switch to start and stop the engine. If you are carrying the keyless access remote, you can start the engine by pressing the engine start/stop button with the brake pedal depressed. You can also stop the engine by pushing this button when the vehicle is stopped.

SwitchingthePowerModes The keyless access system has four power modes: VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), ACCESSORY, ON, and START.

Each time you press the engine start/stop button without pressing the brake pedal while carrying the keyless access remote, the power mode switches between VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), ACCESSORY, and ON.

You can start the engine at any time by pressing the engine start/stop button, while pressing the brake pedal, with the shift lever in Park or neutral position.

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VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) Indicator in the button is off.

ACCESSORY Indicator in the button comes on green. Some electrical components such as the audio system and accessory power sockets can be operated.

ON Indicator in the button remains green when the engine is not running. (If the engine is running,this indicator is off.) All electrical components can be used.

Do the following without pressing the brake pedal.

: Press the engine start/stop button. : Press the engine start/stop button without the shift lever in P. : Shift to Park, then press the engine start/stop button.

Keyless Access System

How the mode is switched depends on the shift lever position (with or without the shift lever in Park).

With the shift lever in Park, the power mode changes from ON to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) when you push the engine start/stop button.

To change the mode from ON to ACCESSORY with the shift lever position in Park, press the engine start/stop button twice.

To change the mode from ACCESSORY to OFF, shift to Park, then press the engine start/stop button twice.

If the keyless access system NOTE: main switch in the glove box is off, make sure to insert the keyless access remote into the keyless access slot to turn on your vehicle’s power mode. For more information, refer to page

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Keyless Access System

Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison

Ignition Switch Position

Without Keyless Access System

LOCK (0)

ACCESSORY (I)

ON (II)

START (III)

Engine is turned off and power is shut down. The steering wheel is locked. No electrical components can be used.

Engine is turned off. Some electrical components such as the audio system and accessory power sockets can be operated.

Normal key position while driving. All electrical components can be used.

Use this position to start the engine. The ignition switch returns to the ON (II) position when you release the key.

Power Mode

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)

ACCESSORY

ON

START

Green

OFF

Indicator- Green (engine is turned off) Off (engine is running)

All electrical components can be used.

Indicator-Off The mode automatically returns to ON after the engine starts.

Indicator-Off

Indicator-Green

With Keyless Access System and Engine Start/Stop Button

Engine is turned off and power is shut down. The steering wheel is locked. No electrical components can be used.

Engine is turned off. Some electrical components such as the audio system and accessory power sockets can be operated.

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Starting the Engine

StartingGuidance

ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON

TO START ENGINE

TO TURN ACCESSORY ON

BRAKE PEDAL

You can start the engine in any power mode.

To start the engine: 1.

Move the shift lever to Park (P).

2.

Depress the brake pedal and press the engine start/stop button.

After you unlock and open the driver’s door, you will see the ‘‘TO START ENGINE:’’ message on the multi-information display. The ‘‘TO TURN ACCESSORY ON:’’ message will be shown after three seconds. The display switches between the ‘‘TO START ENGINE:’’ and ‘‘TO TURN ACCESSORY ON:’’ messages every three seconds.

Keyless Access System

Whenthekeylessaccesssystemmain the multi- switchinthegloveboxisoff, information display shows the ‘‘INSERT KEYLESS REMOTE INTO SLOT’’ message, then the ‘‘TO START ENGINE:’’ message will be shown after you insert the remote into the slot. Each time you press the engine start/stop button, the ‘‘INSERT KEYLESS REMOTE INTO SLOT’’ message is shown on the multi-information display if the remote is not in the slot.

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NOTE: If the keyless access remote battery dies, you may have to use the built-in key to unlock/lock the vehicle. The built-in key is stored inside the keyless access remote (see page 191

).

After entering the vehicle, insert the keyless access remote into the slot to start the engine (see page ).

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Keyless Access System

TO UNLOCK WHEEL

If the steering wheel is locked, the engine cannot start. The multi- information display shows you the above message and the indicator in the engine start/stop button blinks. To unlock the steering wheel, apply force by turning it left and right while pressing the engine start/stop button at the same time.

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Stopping the Engine

OperationGuidance

SHIFT TO PARK

TO TURN VEHICLE OFF

Keyless Access System

To turn the vehicle off when the vehicle is completely stopped, shift to Park (P), then press the engine start/stop button. The engine stops and the power mode switches from ON to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

You can only place the vehicle in the VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode if the transmission is in Park. You will see the ‘‘SHIFT TO PARK’’ message on the multi-information display with the power mode in ACCESSORY if you open the driver’s door with the shift lever in a position other than P (Park).

After shifting into Park, you will see the ‘‘TO TURN VEHICLE OFF:’’ message on the multi-information display. Press the engine start/stop button twice with your foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode from ACCESSORY to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

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EmergencyEngineStop The engine start/stop button may be used to stop the engine due to an emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, do either of the following operations:

If you are driving, the power mode switches from ON to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) whenever you perform either procedure. However, the steering wheel will NOT lock.

Press and hold the engine start/ stop button for three seconds. Firmly press the engine start/stop button three times.

Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the engine to be switched off.

If you cannot stop the engine by pressing the engine start/stop button once when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is in Park, do either emergency engine stop procedure. In this case, the power mode will change to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), however, the steering wheel may NOT lock.

Keyless Access System

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure it is off. You can verify if the power is off by checking the engine start/stop button LED indicator.

If you open the driver’s door in the ACCESSORY mode, a beeper will sound. You will also see a ‘‘TO TURN VEHICLE OFF:’’ message on the multi-information display.

Press the engine start/stop button twice with your foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure it is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

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The displayed message goes away when you bring the remote back inside the vehicle.

If the engine is running and you take the remote out of the vehicle, it will continue to run. Once the power mode is changed to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), the engine will not restart until you bring back a remote into the vehicle.

Keyless Access System

The engine does not start if you push the engine start/stop button when the remote is outside the vehicle. Check where the remote is. Make sure that you carry the remote with you when you operate the engine start/stop button.

Even when the remote is inside the vehicle, the beeper may sound when the location of the remote is not detected due to surrounding conditions. It is not a failure. Make sure that you carry the remote with you.

Beeper and Message KeylessRemoteNotDetected

If you take the keyless access remote out of the vehicle and close the door with the power mode ON, the inside and outside beepers sound and a ‘‘KEYLESS REMOTE NOT DETECTED’’ message will be displayed on the multi-information display.

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Keyless Access System

The outside beeper sounds when the power mode is in ACCESSORY, and a door is opened, then closed.

KeylessRemoteLowBattery

The battery in the remote normally last 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 ‘‘CHANGE KEYLESS REMOTE BATTERY,’’ replace the battery as soon as possible (see page

175

).

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If the remote battery becomes weak and the power door lock/unlock operation is disabled, you should insert the remote into the keyless access remote slot to set the power mode and start the engine. After inserting the remote to the slot, operate the engine start/stop button as previously described (see pages ). For more information 178
on the keyless access slot, see page 189

and

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Inserting the remote does not charge the remote battery. You should replace the battery as soon as possible.

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Keyless Access Remote System Main Switch

Turning off the keyless

NOTE: access system will disable lockout prevention.

With the keyless access remote system main switch off, you should insert the keyless access remote into the keyless remote slot to start the engine. For more information, see page

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OFF

MAIN SWITCH

This switch is in the glove box. You can cancel the keyless access system features, which are locking/ unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk, and starting the engine while carrying the keyless access remote. To cancel the system, turn the keyless access system main switch off by pushing it down.

Keyless Access System

Keyless Access System Indicator

According to the message on the multi-information display, this indicator has two indications. A ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM’’ message indicates a problem with the keyless access system. A ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS STARTING SYSTEM’’ message indicates a problem with the keyless starting system.

This indicator normally comes on for several seconds when you change the power mode to ON.

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Keyless Access System

CheckKeylessAccessSystem

KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR

The multi-information display shows ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM.’’

CheckKeylessStartingSystem

KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR

In this case, use the built-in key to lock/unlock the doors and insert the keyless access remote into the slot to start the engine (see page ).

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Have your vehicle checked by your dealer if:

The keyless access system indicator comes on and stays on while you are driving.

The indicator comes on after the engine has started.

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Have your vehicle checked by your dealer if:

The keyless access system indicator comes on and stays on while you are driving.

The indicator comes on and stays on in any power mode.

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The multi-information display shows ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS STARTING SYSTEM.’’

In this case, you should not shut off your engine until you are in a safe location or at your dealer, as your vehicle may not restart.

Keyless Access Remote Slot

SLOT

KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTE

In either case, you have to insert the keyless access remote into the keyless access remote slot to set the power mode and start the engine.

If the remote battery becomes weak and the power door lock/ unlock operation is disabled.

When the keyless access remote system main switch in the glove box is set to off.

Keyless Access System

Always insert the keyless access remote fully into the slot. To remove it, place the vehicle in the VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode, then pull out the keyless access remote.

If the keyless access remote has been inserted into the slot, it will lock into place when the power is on. The slot will unlock when the power is turned off.

If the keyless access remote NOTE: does not come out of the slot easily, try to push it in before pulling it out. Make sure the vehicle is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode.

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Keyless Access System

To avoid damaging the slot, do not insert any other objects into the slot or put a sticker on the keyless access remote.

Inserting the remote does not charge the remote battery. If necessary, you should replace the battery as soon as possible.

OperationGuidance

When the keyless access remote is not in the vehicle.

If you turn off the vehicle and leave the remote in the keyless access remote slot, you will hear a reminder beeper, and one of the following messages will appear on the multi- information display.

When you open the driver’s door, and each time you press the engine start/stop button, you will see the ‘‘INSERT KEYLESS REMOTE INTO SLOT’’ message on the multi- information display in the following situations:

When the keyless access system main switch (see page ) is off.

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Keyless Access System

The shift lever must be in Park before you can press the engine start/stop button twice without pressing the brake pedal to set the vehicle into the VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode.

Built-in key and Remote The built-in key can be used to lock/ unlock the doors and the trunk when the remote battery becomes weak and the power door lock/unlock operation is disabled.

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If the vehicle is left in the ACCESSORY mode, the ‘‘TO TURN VEHICLE OFF’’ message is shown on the multi-information display when you open the driver’s door. If the vehicle is left in the VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode with the keyless access remote in the slot, the ‘‘REMOVE KEYLESS REMOTE FROM SLOT’’ message is shown on the multi-information display.

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Keyless Access System

BUILT-IN KEY

The keyless access system uses an electric field to identify the remote.

If you use medical equipment such as a cardiac pacemaker, ask your doctor if the electric field used by the remote will affect it.

RELEASE BUTTON

To remove the built-in key, pull it out while pressing the release button. To reinstall the built-in key, push the key into the remote until it clicks.

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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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. Then, the trunk cannot be opened by using the remote or the exterior trunk release switch.

Remove the built-in key from the remote by pressing the button, then give that remote to someone else as a valet key.

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Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). For more information, see pages 178

and

180

Passenger’s Seat

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HEATERS

Driver’s Seat

Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. Because of the sensors for the side airbag cutoff system, there is no heater in the passenger’s seat-back. The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use the heaters.

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Seat Heaters

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES

Push the right side of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the left side of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.

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Seat Heaters

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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DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

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Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). For more information, see pages 178

and

180

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MAIN SWITCH

FRONT PASSENGER’S WINDOW SWITCH Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to raise or lower any window. To open a window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Pull back on the switch and hold it to close the window.

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.

Power Windows

−

AUTO To open either front 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 close either front 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.

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Power Windows

When you push the main switch in, the indicator comes on and the passengers’ windows cannot be raised or lowered. Use the main switch when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally. To cancel this feature, push on the switch again. The switch will pop out and the indicator will go off.

The windows and the main switch will operate for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch (set VEHICLE OFF mode on models with keyless access system). Opening either front door cancels this function.

Auto Reverse If either front 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.

Only on the driver’s window, NOTE: the auto reverse function is disabled when you continuously pull up the switch.

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Opening the Windows and Moonroof with the Remote Transmitter/Keyless Access Remote

Vehicle without keyless access system

Open

Close

Open

Close

BUILT-IN KEY

Vehicle with keyless access system

You can open all of the windows and the moonroof from outside with the remote transmitter.

1.

Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door.

2.

3.

Press the UNLOCK button a second time, and hold it. The remaining doors unlock, and all four windows and the moonroof start to open. To stop the windows and moonroof, release the button.

To open the windows and moonroof further, press the button again (within 10 seconds of step 1) 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 transmitter.

Power Windows

Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof with the Key or the Built-in key

Vehicle without keyless access system

Vehicle with keyless access system

UNLOCK BUTTON

UNLOCK BUTTON

You can open and close the windows and moonroof with the key in the driver’s door lock.

To open: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.

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Power Windows

2.

Turn the key clockwise, then release it.

3.

Turn the key clockwise again, and hold it. All four windows and the moonroof start to open. To stop the windows and the moonroof, release the key.

4.

To open the windows and the moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds of step 2).

To close: 1.

Insert the 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 the moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds of step 2).

If the windows and the

NOTE: moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 2 and 3.

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MOONROOF SWITCH

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Open

Close

Tilt

Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). For more information, see pages 179

and

180

To tilt up the moonroof, push on the center of the moonroof switch. To stop the moonroof from tilting up fully, push the switch briefly.

The moonroof can be tilted up in the back for ventilation, or it can be slid back into the roof. Use the switch on the front ceiling to operate the moonroof. You must turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to operate the moonroof.

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To open the moonroof, pull back on the switch and hold it. Release the switch when the moonroof reaches the desired position. To close the moonroof, push the switch forward and hold it. Release the switch to stop the operation.

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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To open the moonroof

AUTO fully, pull back the moonroof switch firmly, then release it. The moonroof automatically opens all the way. To stop the moonroof from opening, push the switch briefly.

To close the moonroof fully, firmly push the moonroof switch forward, then release it. The moonroof automatically closes all the way. To stop the moonroof from closing, push the switch briefly.

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You can use the remote transmitter/ keyless access remote or the key/ built-in key to operate the moonroof from the outside. Refer to page 197

for details.

You can open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch, on models with keyless access system, set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Opening either front door cancels this function.

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.

Moonroof

To open or close the moonroof partially, lightly pull the switch back or push it forward and hold it. The moonroof will stop when you release the switch.

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.

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PARKING BRAKE LEVER

To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page

65

).

If you drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will sound, and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 65

).

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on.

Parking Brake

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Interior Convenience Items

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

FRONT DOOR POCKET with BEVERAGE HOLDER

COAT HOOK

USB ADAPTER CABLE

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

REAR DOOR POCKET

VANITY MIRROR

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

SUN VISOR

CENTER POCKET

GLOVE BOX

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK

SIDE POCKET

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

BEVERAGE HOLDER in REAR SEAT ARMREST

BEVERAGE HOLDER

CARGO HOOKS

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Interior Convenience Items

Beverage Holders

Front

Rear

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Liquid can also spill from the door pocket beverage holders (if equipped) when you open or close the doors. Use only resealable containers in the door pockets.