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2011 Pilot The system message(s) triggers the appropriate indicator(s) on the instrument panel, including the system message indicator, to come on. The system message indicator does not go off until the problem(s) is corrected.

You will also hear a beep when the system message comes on for the first time.

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Multi-Information Display

System Messages

SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR

U.S. model is shown.

If there is a problem with your vehicle, for example the engine oil level is low or a door is not fully closed, the multi-information display will show you the problem. It does this by interrupting the current display with one or more messages.

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When there are several messages to be shown, the system switches the messages every 5 seconds. The message is shown until you push the INFO ( ) button. To see the message again, press the INFO ( after the display disappears.

) button, 5 seconds

▲ ▼

▲ ▼

or

or

Here is a list of messages shown on the multi-information display:

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Multi-Information Display

See page

13

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22

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22

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35

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35

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

See page

169

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523

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523

U.S.

Canada

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521

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522

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521

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430

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431

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CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

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425

See page

426

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426

See page

76

See page

147

U.S.

Canada

On Touring models

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U.S.

Canada

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412

On Touring models

On Touring models

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413

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389

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477

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80

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387

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128

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460

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396

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Customize Settings

TM

When the main menu displays ‘‘Keyless Memory Settings ,’’ you can customize some vehicle control settings. To enter the customizing mode, press the SEL/RESET button. To change the settings, the ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position, and the vehicle must be stopped with the transmission in Park.

If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position, or move the shift lever out of Park, the display will change to the normal screen.

OnTouringmodels You can customize some vehicle control settings for ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ and ‘‘DRIVER 2’’ separately. If ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2’’ is not displayed, customizing is not possible.

To have the driver’s ID detected, make sure your remote transmitter is linked to the system (see Keyless Memory Settings on page

153

).

TM

Multi-Information Display

Touring model is shown.

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

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Refer to the table on the following pages about the settings you want to customize. CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

Menu Item

Description

Setting Option

Page

Group Setup METER SETUP (P.103)

LANGUAGE SELECTION

Changes the language used in the display.

ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY

Changes the outside temperature reading above or below its current reading.

〜

5°F

〜

3°C

＊

＊

0°F

ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH 5°F − 〜 ± (U.S.) 3°C − 〜 ± (Canada) with REFUEL MANUAL ONLY IGN OFF ON OFF

0°C

＊

＊

＊

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105

106

109

TRIP A INFO RESET

POSITION SETUP (P.108)

＊

MEMORY POSITION LINK

＊ ＊

1 : 2 :

Default setting On Touring models

Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A, average fuel A, elapsed time A, and average speed A. Changes the driver’s seat and the outside mirror positions to a stored setting.

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Multi-Information Display

Group Setup

LIGHTING SETUP (P.110)

DOOR/WINDOW SETUP (P.115)

Menu Item INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER

AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY

AUTO DOOR LOCK

Description

Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay on after you close the doors and the tailgate. Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior lights stay on after you close the driver’s door.

Changes the timing of when the headlights come on. The headlight switch needs to be in the AUTO position. Changes the setting of when to automatically lock the doors.

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK

Changes the setting of when to automatically unlock the driver’s/all the doors.

KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT

SECURITY RELOCK TIMER

Changes which doors unlock with the remote transmitter on a first push. The exterior lights flash each time you press the LOCK or UNLOCK button. A beeper will also sound when you press the LOCK button twice. Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the doors to relock and the security system to set after you unlock but do not open the door. Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default.

DEFAULT ALL (P.100)

＊

: Default setting

Setting Option 15 SEC

0 SEC

LOW MIN

＊

＊

＊

＊

60 SEC 30 SEC 60 SEC 30 SEC 15 SEC MAX HIGH MID SHIFT FROM P WITH VEH SPEED OFF SHIFT TO P IGN OFF OFF DRIVER DOOR ALL DOORS ON OFF

＊

＊

＊

＊

DRIVER DOOR / ALL DOORS

90 SEC 60 SEC 30 SEC SET CANCEL

＊

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113

116

117

119

120

121

100

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Multi-Information Display

DEFAULT ALL

Touring model is shown.

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

▲ ▼

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

▲ ▼

If you want to cancel DEFAULT ALL, select CANCEL, then press the SEL/RESET button. The screen goes back to the previous display.

When DEFAULT ALL is set, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the screen returns to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.

If the setting is not successfully completed, ‘‘FAILED’’ is shown for several seconds, and then the screen goes back to the normal message mode. Repeat the same procedure to select DEFAULT ALL.

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

METER SETUP POSITION SETUP LIGHTING SETUP DOOR/WINDOW SETUP

Touring model is shown.

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

▲ ▼

Multi-Information Display

Each time you press the INFO ( / ▲ ) button, the screen changes as ▼ shown on the next page. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setup you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

▲ ▼

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

Select ‘‘EXIT’’

Select ‘‘CANCEL’’

Select ‘‘DEFAULT ALL’’

INFO button SEL/RESET button

Touring model is shown.

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METER SETUP (See page 103)

POSITION SETUP ＊ (See page 108)

LIGHTING SETUP (See page 110)

DOOR/WINDOW SETUP (See page 115)

＊

: On Touring models

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Meter Setup Here are the three custom settings for the meter setup:

LANGUAGE SELECTION ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY TRIP A INFO RESET

While ‘‘METER SETUP’’ is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.

Each time you press the INFO ( / ▲ ) button, the screen changes as ▼ shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

▲ ▼

INFO button SEL/RESET button

Touring model is shown.

Multi-Information Display

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

LanguageSelection

There are three language selections you can make: English, French, and Spanish. To choose the language you want, follow these instructions:

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

▲ ▼

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select the desired language by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

▲ ▼

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘LANGUAGE SELECTION’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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AdjustOutsideTemp.Display

Multi-Information Display

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

If you sometimes find that the temperature reading is a few degrees above or below the actual temperature, you can adjust it by following these instructions:

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

▲ ▼

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

▲ ▼

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY’’ and repeat the procedure again.

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

TripAInfoReset There are three settings you can choose from:

with REFUEL every time you refuel your vehicle.

Trip A Info is reset

−

−

You can reset

MANUAL ONLY Trip A Info when you press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets.

−

Trip A Info is reset

IGN OFF when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

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

▲ ▼

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

▲ ▼

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Multi-Information Display

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘TRIP A INFO RESET’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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Multi-Information Display

Position Setup OnTouringmodels You can customize the MEMORY POSITION LINK setting in position setup.

While ‘‘POSITION SETUP’’ is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.

Each time you press the INFO ( / ▲ ) button, the screen changes as ▼ shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

▲ ▼

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INFO button

SEL/RESET button

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MemoryPositionLink

Multi-Information Display

If ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ is ‘‘ON,’’ the driver’s seat and outside mirrors move to the positions stored in the memory when you open the driver’s door, using the remote transmitter.

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘POSITION SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ▲ ▼

) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

▲ ▼

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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Multi-Information Display

Lighting Setup Here are the three custom settings for the lighting setup:

INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY

While ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.

Each time you press the INFO ( / ▲ ) button, the screen changes as ▼ shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

▲ ▼

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INFO button

SEL/RESET button

Touring model is shown.

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InteriorLightDimmingTime

Multi-Information Display

The interior lights fade out when you close all doors and tailgate. To change how long the lights stay on before they fade out, follow these instructions:

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ▲ ▼

) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

▲ ▼

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ and repeat the procedure again.

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

HeadlightAutoOffTimer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off after the selected time when you remove the key from the ignition switch and close the driver’s door. To change how long the lights stay on before they go off, follow these instructions:

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You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ▲ ▼

) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

▲ ▼

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When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER’’ and repeat the procedure again.

AutoLightSensitivity The headlights automatically come on when the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ambient light reaches a changeable level. You can select the auto light sensitivity from the following five levels: MAX The headlights come on when it is bright.

−

−

HIGH The headlights come on when it is somewhat bright.

−

MID The headlights come on when it is as bright as sunset or sunrise.

−

LOW The headlights come on when it is somewhat dark.

−

MIN The headlights come on when it is dark.

Multi-Information Display

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ▲ ▼

) button repeatedly.

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

▲ ▼

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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Door/Window Setup Here are the five custom settings for the door/window setup:

AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER

While ‘‘DOOR/WINDOW SETUP’’ is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.

Each time you press the INFO ( / ▲ ) button, the screen changes as ▼ shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

▲ ▼

INFO button SEL/RESET button

Touring model is shown.

Multi-Information Display

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

AutoDoorLock There are three settings you can choose from:

SHIFT FROM P The doors lock whenever you move the shift lever out of Park.

−

−

WITH VEH SPEED The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches about 10 mph (U.S.) and 15 km/h (Canada).

−

OFF The auto door lock mode is deactivated all the time.

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You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘DOOR/WINDOW SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ▲ ▼

) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

▲ ▼

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AutoDoorUnlock There are three settings you can choose from:

−

The driver’s door or

SHIFT TO P all the doors, depending on your selection in the next step, unlock when you move the shift lever to Park.

−

The driver’s door or all

IGN OFF the doors, depending on your selection in the next step, unlock when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

−

OFF is deactivated all the time.

The auto door unlock mode

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO DOOR LOCK’’ and repeat the procedure again.

Multi-Information Display

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘DOOR/WINDOW SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ▲ ▼

) button repeatedly.

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

If you choose ‘‘SHIFT TO P’’ or ‘‘IGN OFF’’, you will see the above display.

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

▲ ▼

▲ ▼

Press the INFO ( / ) button to switch the door lock mode setting between the driver’s door and all doors. Then, press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO DOOR UNLOCK’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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KeyandRemoteUnlockMode

Multi-Information Display

To select whether the driver’s door unlocks or all the doors unlock when you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter, follow these instructions.

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘DOOR/WINDOW SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ▲ ▼

) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

▲ ▼

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE’’ and repeat the procedure again.

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

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

). You can

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You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘DOOR/WINDOW SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ▲ ▼

) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

▲ ▼

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When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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

You can change this relock time from 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds.

Multi-Information Display

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘DOOR/WINDOW SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ▲ ▼

) button repeatedly.

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

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

▲ ▼

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ FRONT FOG LIGHTS (P.126)

＊

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH

(P.432)

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ＊ (P.311)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

(P.130)

BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.361)

＊

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS (P.124)

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.36)

＊

(P.418)

VTM-4 LOCK BUTTON ＊ REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON (P.130, 172) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET SEAT HEATER SWITCHES CRUISE CONTROL (P.350) BUTTONS

(P.164)

(P.186)

＊

(P.171)

(P.173)

(P.386)

PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM SWITCH ＊ DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM ＊ MIRROR CONTROLS POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH POWER WINDOW (P.165) SWITCHES FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON/ POWER TAILGATE SWITCH ＊ (P.145)

(P.138)

(P.395)

Vehicle with navigation system is shown.

PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE

(P.169)

HORN ＊

VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

＊

＊ ＊ ＊ ＊

To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual. If equipped

1 : 2 : 3 : 4 : 4WD models only

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STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.133)

MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS (P.87)

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

Push the right lever up or down to select a position.

MIST

−

The wipers run at high

speed until you release the lever.

OFF

−

The wipers are not activated.

INT

−

The length of the wipe

interval is varied automatically according to vehicle speed.

If you turn it to the shortest delay, the wipers change to low speed operation when the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

MIST OFF INT LO Low speed HI High speed Windshield washers

Intermittent

− − −

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LO

−

The wipers run at low speed.

HI

−

The wipers run at high speed.

−

Windshield Washer

Pull the wiper control lever toward you, and hold it. The washers spray until you release the lever. The wipers run at low speed, then complete one more sweep after you release the lever.

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Rear Window Wiper and Washer

1.

2.

To turn on the rear window wiper, rotate the switch clockwise to ON. It operates intermittently.

Hold past ON to turn the rear window wiper on and to spray the rear window washer.

Windshield Wipers and Washers

3.

4.

When you turn the wiper switch to the ‘‘OFF’’ position, the wiper will return to its parked position.

Rotate the switch counterclockwise to spray the window washer.

The rear wiper will not work if the glass hatch is not fully closed.

If you attempt to open the glass hatch while the rear wiper is operating, the wiper will return to the parked position, and then the glass hatch can be opened. After the glass hatch is closed, the rear wiper starts to operate again after a few seconds delay.

When you shift the transmission to the reverse position with the front windshield wipers activated, the rear window wiper operates automatically.

The rear window washer uses the same fluid reservoir as the wind- shield washer.

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Turn Signals and Headlights

−

Turn Signal Push down on the left lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever and hold it. The lever will return to the center when you release it or complete a turn.

−

Turning the ’’ position turns

Headlights On switch to the ‘‘ on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights.

Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the headlights. If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver’s door.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Turn signal Off Parking and indicator lights AUTO Headlights on High beams Flash high beams Fog lights off Fog lights on

＊

＊

＊

If equipped

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When the light switch is in either of these positions, the lights on indicator comes on as a reminder.

This indicator stays on if you leave the lights on and turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position.

−

High Beams To switch from low beams to high beams, push the left lever forward until you hear a click. The blue high beam indicator will come on (see page ). Pull it back to return to low beams. To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it. The high beams stay on as long as you hold the lever back.

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− The automatic lighting

AUTO feature turns on the headlights and all other exterior lights, when it senses low ambient light.

To turn on automatic lighting, turn the light switch to AUTO. The lights will come on automatically when the outside light level becomes low (at dusk, for example). The lights on indicator comes on as a reminder. The lights and indicator will turn off automatically when the system senses high ambient light.

The lights will remain on when you turn off the ignition switch. They will turn off automatically when you remove the key and open the driver’s door. To turn them on again, either turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position or turn the light switch to the

position.

Even with the automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend that you turn on the lights manually when driving at night or in a dense fog, or when you enter dark areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem To change the ‘‘AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY’’ setting, see page 113

Do not leave the light switch in AUTO if you will not be driving the vehicle for an extended period (a week or more). You should also turn off the lights if you plan to leave the engine idling or off for a long time.

Headlights

LIGHT SENSOR

The automatic lighting feature is controlled by a sensor located on top of the dashboard. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on it.

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Headlights

Fog Lights ExceptLXmodels Turn the fog lights on and off by turning the switch next to the headlight switch.

You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are on low beam. With the light switch in the AUTO position, you can also use the fog lights when the headlights turn on automatically. They will go off when the headlights turn off.

Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off, the daytime running lights come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. They remain on until you turn the ignition switch off, even if you set the parking brake.

When the headlights are on, the daytime running lights are off.

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- information display, there is a problem with the daytime running light system. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked.

When the multi-information display shows a ‘‘DRL OFF’’ message, the daytime running lights are off. Follow the procedure in the left column to turn them on.

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15
seconds after you remove the key and close the driver’s door.

If you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position with the headlight switch on, but do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10
minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the ‘‘AUTO’’ position).

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem To change the ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER’’ setting, see page

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The automatic lighting off feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the ‘‘ position or if the lights are turned on by setting the switch in the ‘‘AUTO’’ position, and you remove the key, then open and close the driver’s door.

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Headlights

The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. With the driver’s door open, you will hear a lights-on reminder chime.

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Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger

Hazard Warning Button

Rear Window Defogger

Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive.

The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side-to-side.

Ifequipped Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on or off. For more information, see page

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Push the button to turn on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signals and both turn indicators in the instrument panel to flash. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.

The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The indicator in the button lights to show the defogger is on. If you do not turn it off, the defogger will shut itself off after about 15 minutes. It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition. You have to turn it on again when you restart the vehicle.

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The select/reset knob on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Turn the knob to adjust the brightness.

Separate adjustments can be made when the headlights are on and off.

You will hear a beep when maximum or minimum brightness is reached. You will also hear a beep when the maximum level is canceled by turning the knob a click to the left.

To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to

or

. Turning the select/

reset knob to the right until you hear a beep will cancel the reduced brightness.

Instrument Panel Brightness