Honda Odyssey (2024 year). Manual in english

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Tailgate

Opening/Closing the Tailgate

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ntrols

Press the tailgate unlock button to unlock the
tailgate.

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Using the Remote Transmitter

Using the Remote Transmitter

If you have unlocked and opened the tailgate using
the keyless remote, when closing, the tailgate locks
automatically.

Tailgate
Unlock
Button

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Tailgate

Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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ntrols

Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

The power tailgate can be operated by pressing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter, pressing the power tailgate button in the driver’s side control
panel, pressing the button on the tailgate, or by raising and lowering your foot
under the center of the rear bumper for hands free access (if equipped).

The power tailgate can be opened/closed when the transmission is in

(

Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

NOTICE

Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is
being automatically opened or closed.
Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while
in operation can deform the tailgate frame.

When operating the power tailgate, make sure there
is enough space around your vehicle. People near the
tailgate may be seriously hurt if the tailgate hits or
closes on their heads. Be especially cautious if
children are around.

The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:

•

You start the engine while the tailgate is
automatically opening or closing.

•

The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.

•

The vehicle is swaying in a strong wind.

•

The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.

WARNING

Opening or closing a power tailgate while
any part of a passenger is in the tailgate’s
operating path can cause serious injury.

Make sure all passengers or objects are
clear of the tailgate operating range
before opening or closing the tailgate.

* Not available on all models

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Tailgate

Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

Co
ntrols

Use a forward and back kicking motion for
about 1 second under the center of the rear
bumper to open or close the power tailgate
while carrying the keyless remote.

Some exterior lights flash and a beeper
sounds, then the tailgate will begin to
move.

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Using the Hands Free Access

Using the Hands Free Access

During rain or in other instances when the vehicle
becomes wet, the sensor may not properly detect
your foot motion.

When performing work on or around the rear section
of the vehicle, you may inadvertently open or close
the tailgate.
To prevent this from happening, select Customized
Features on the audio/information screen display and
then select

OFF

for the feature.

Customized Features

P. 413

If you hold your foot under the bumper for too long
or sweep your foot from side to side, the power
tailgate does not open or close.

This function will not operate if you don’t have the
keyless remote on you. Please make sure you have
the keyless remote on you.

* Not available on all models

Tailgate

Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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ntrols

Press the power tailgate button for more than
one second to operate when the power mode
is in VEHICLE OFF.

Some exterior lights flash and the beeper
sounds.

If you press the button again while the power
tailgate is moving, it will stop.
Press the button for more than one second,
and the power tailgate will reverse direction.

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Customizing when to open the tailgate

Anytime:

The power tailgate unlocks and opens at the same time. This is the

default setting.

When Unlocked:

The tailgate opens when all doors are unlocked.

Customized Features

P. 413

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Using the Remote Transmitter

Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

If you close the power tailgate when all the doors are
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.

If you replace the battery or the power tailgate fuse
while the tailgate is open, the power tailgate may be
disabled. The power tailgate resumes once you
manually close the tailgate.

Installing aftermarket components other than Honda
Genuine Accessories on the power tailgate may
prevent it from fully opening or closing.

Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you
transport your luggage in and out.

The beeper sounds when you start driving while the
power tailgate is still open, or closing.

Power
Tailgate
Button

* Not available on all models

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Tailgate

Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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ntrols

To open or close the power tailgate, press the
power tailgate button for about one second.

Some exterior lights flash and the beeper
sounds.

If you press the button again while the power
tailgate is moving, it will stop.
Press the button for about one second, and
the power tailgate will reverse direction.

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Using the Power Tailgate Button

Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

If the power tailgate meets resistance while opening
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the
direction. The beeper sounds three times.

The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
tailgate is almost closed to make sure that it fully
closes.

Do not touch the sensors located on both sides of the
tailgate. The power tailgate does not close if you
touch either sensor when you are trying to close the
tailgate.

Be careful not to scratch the sensors with a sharp
object. If scratched, they can be damaged, and the
power tailgate closing feature malfunctions.

Power Tailgate Button

* Not available on all models

Tailgate

Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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ntrols

If you press the outer handle of the tailgate for
no longer than one second, the tailgate opens
automatically.

The beeper sounds.

If you want to open the tailgate
manually, press the button for more than
one second.

Opening/Closing the Tailgate

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If you are carrying the keyless remote, you do
not have to unlock the tailgate before
opening it.

If you press the outer handle again while the
power tailgate is moving, it will stop.
Press the outer handle, and the power tailgate
will reverse direction.

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Using the Tailgate Outer Handle

Using the Tailgate Outer Handle

Do not leave the keyless remote in the vehicle when
you get out. Carry it with you.

Even if you are not carrying the keyless remote, you
can lock/unlock the tailgate while someone else with
the remote is within range.

Do not leave the keyless remote inside the cargo area
and close the tailgate. The beeper sounds and the
tailgate cannot be closed.

You can change the setting to open the power
tailgate by the tailgate outer handle.

Customized Features

P. 413

Outer Handle

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Tailgate

Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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Press the tailgate inner button on the tailgate
to close the power tailgate.

The beeper sounds.

If you press the button again while the power
tailgate is moving, it will stop.
Press and release the button again, and the
power tailgate will reverse direction.

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Using the Tailgate Inner Button

Tailgate Inner Button

Tailgate

Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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ntrols

The extent to which the power tailgate
automatically opens can be programmed.

To program:

Open the tailgate to the desired position.

Press and hold the tailgate inner button.
You will hear one long beep, followed by
two short beeps.

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Programming Tailgate Position

Programming Tailgate Position

If the tailgate is only slightly opened, the position
cannot be programmed, even if you push the tailgate
inner button.

If you want to reprogram the power tailgate to open
all the way, manually raise the tailgate to its upper
most position and follow the directions in step 2.

Tailgate Inner Button

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Tailgate

Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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ntrols

If you manually close the power tailgate, it latches automatically.

Automatically lowers the power tailgate when there is a possibility that the fully
opened power tailgate can fall down by its own weight (for example, by snow on
the tailgate). The beeper sounds while the power tailgate lowers.

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Auto-Closer

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Power Tailgate Fall Detection

Auto-Closer

The auto-closer feature does not activate if you press
the tailgate outer handle while the power tailgate is
closing.

NOTICE

Do not put any force on the tailgate while the power
tailgate is latching.

Keep your hands away from the tailgate when you
manually close the tailgate and let it latch
automatically. It is dangerous to put your hands
around the tailgate as it starts to latch itself.

Power Tailgate Fall Detection

If you try to manually close the power tailgate
immediately after it fully opens, the power tailgate
fall detection may activate.

Once the power tailgate fall detection activates, wait
until the power tailgate fully closes. Keep away from
the power tailgate when it is in motion.

If the power tailgate fall detection constantly
activates, consult a dealer.

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Sliding Doors

Precautions for Opening/Closing the Sliding Doors

Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the sliding doors.

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Opening the sliding doors

Open the door all the way until it stops.

If it is not fully opened, the door may close again by its own weight.

Precautions for Opening/Closing the Sliding Doors

Do not leave the sliding door open while parking on
a slope. The door may slide close by its weight.

When opening or closing the sliding doors, do not
grab the door or place your hand on the vehicle body.
Use the handle.

Do not put your foot and hand on the sliding door rail
and on the rollers.

If a small child is in the vehicle, use the childproof
door locks to prevent the child in the rear seat from
accidentally opening the sliding doors.

Childproof Door Locks

P. 159

Do not put any items that stick out from the pocket
in the door pockets. It may prevent the doors from
properly opening or closing, and damage the vehicle.

WARNING

Closing a sliding door while any part of a
passenger is in the door’s path can cause
serious injury.

Make sure all passengers are clear of the
doorway before closing a sliding door.

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Sliding Doors

Opening/Closing a Sliding Door

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ntrols

Opening/Closing a Sliding Door

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From outside

To open:

Pull the door handle rearward and

slide the door.

To close:

Pull the door handle forward and

slide the door.

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From inside

To open:

Grab the inner handle and pull it

rearward. Slide the door.

To close:

Grab the inner handle and pull it

forward. Slide the door.

Opening/Closing a Sliding Door

Once a door is fully opened, the door position is
locked.

Do not step on the lower arm of the sliding door or
the cover that stores the wiring for the sliding door.
The lower arm or the wiring will likely be damaged,
causing the sliding door to malfunction.

If you try to open the sliding door with the window
open more than 5 inch (13 cm), the door stops
halfway. Close the door, close the window, and then
open the door again.

While the fuel fill door is open, the beeper sounds
and you cannot operate the driver’s side sliding door.
Operate the driver’s side sliding door after the fuel fill
door is closed.

Cover

Lower Arm

Door Handle

Inner Handle

Open

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Sliding Doors

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

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ntrols

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

The power sliding doors can be operated by pressing the power sliding door button
on the keyless remote, pressing the power sliding door switches on the dashboard
or door pillars, or using the door handle.

The power sliding doors can be operated when:

•

The sliding door main switch is in the

position.

•

The power sliding door is unlocked.

•

The fuel fill door is closed (on the driver’s side sliding door only).

•

The power mode is in VEHICLE OFF or the remote engine start mode is active with
use of the keyless remote.

•

The transmission is in

(

, the brake pedal is depressed, or the parking brake is

applied (with the power mode in ON) when using the power sliding door switches
on the dashboard.

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

If the transmission is in a position other than

(

, and

release the brake pedal and the parking brake:
While opening – The sliding door stops and is left
ajar.
While closing – The beeper sounds until the door
closes.

Check that passengers, especially children, do not
have their hands on the sliding doors or on the door
pillars before its operation. If someone is caught in
the opening or closing sliding door, it can cause
serious injury.

Before replacing a rear tire, turn the power sliding
door main switch to OFF.

Operate the power sliding doors only when the
vehicle is at a complete stop. Make sure you apply the
brake when rear passengers are boarding or exiting.

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Sliding Doors

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

Co
ntrols

Automatic operation:

Select the

position of the sliding door main switch.

Manual operation:

Select the OFF position

of the sliding door main switch.

Opening/Closing a Sliding Door

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Switching between manual and automatic operations

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

Do not turn the main switch off while the power
sliding door is in operation on a slope. The power
sliding door’s fail-safe mode activates and the beeper
sounds continuously.

When the fail-safe mode is active, turn the main
switch on and close the door automatically.

The following can deactivate the fail-safe mode and
the sliding door may close by its own weight:

•

Using the door handle

•

Turning the main switch from

to OFF

If you replace the battery or the power sliding door
fuse while the door is open, the power sliding door
may be disabled. The power sliding door resumes
once you manually close the door.

OFF

Sliding Doors

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

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ntrols

The power sliding door opens when you press
the

OPEN

side of the

switch, and

closes when you press the

CLOSE

side of the

switch.

While the power sliding door is in operation, if
you press the switch that corresponds to that
power sliding door, the beeper sounds and
the operation stops.

To resume the power sliding door operation,
press the same switch again.

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Power Sliding Door Switches

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

Auto Reverse

Do not touch the pinch sensor located at the front
edge of the power sliding door. Do not damage the
sensor. The power sliding door may not operate
properly.

If the power sliding door senses resistance when
closing automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction. The beeper sounds.

Before the power sliding door operation, make sure
there are no people or obstacles near the door. The
auto reverse function should be activated in case of
emergency only. If someone is caught in the opening
or closing sliding door, it can cause serious injury. Pay
special attention to children.

Closing a power sliding door on someone’s hand or
fingers can cause serious injury. Some parts of the
door edge do not sense resistance when the door is
near closing.

Pinch
Sensor

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Sliding Doors

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

Co
ntrols

Press the power sliding door button for more
than one second to operate.

While the power sliding door is in operation, if
you press the button that corresponds to that
power sliding door, the beeper sounds and
the operation stops.

If you press the same button again, the sliding
door reverses its direction.

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Customizing when to open the sliding doors

Anytime:

The power sliding door unlocks and opens at the same time. This is the

default setting.

When Unlocked:

The door opens when all doors are unlocked.

Customized Features

P. 413

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Remote Transmitter

Remote Transmitter

When you press the power sliding door button to
open the door, the front door on the same side
unlocks.

Driver’s Side Power Sliding Door
Button

Passenger’s Side Power Sliding
Door Button

Customizing when to open the sliding doors

When Unlocked

, trying to operate the power

sliding door without unlocking the door triggers the
beeper to sound.

Sliding Doors

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

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Outer handles

Pull the outer handle toward you. The sliding
door starts opening or closing.

When the power sliding door is locked, pulling
the outer handle unlocks all the doors and
tailgate while the keyless remote is in your
possession.
The power sliding door handle you pull
operates the door automatically.

While a power sliding door is in operation, if
you pull its handle, the beeper sounds and the
operation stops.
Pull the same handle again, the power sliding
door reverses direction.

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Door Handles

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

The beeper will sound and the power sliding door will
not open if you pull the inner or outer handle under
the following conditions:

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The transmission is not in

(

•

The brake pedal is released.

•

The parking brake is released.

If you leave the power sliding door half open on a
steep hill with the engine off, the door starts to slide
down toward the hill bottom after 30 minutes. While
the door slides down, the beeper sounds.

Outer Handle

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Sliding Doors

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

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ntrols

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Inner handles

Pull it rearward to automatically open the
sliding door, and pull it forward to
automatically close the door.

While a power sliding door is in operation, if
you pull its handle, the beeper sounds and the
operation stops.

To resume the power sliding door operation,
pull the same handle in the same direction
again.

Inner Handle

Open

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Sliding Doors

Auto-Closer

Co
ntrols

Auto-Closer

If you manually close the power sliding door, it latches automatically.

The auto-closer feature activates with or without the main switch

Auto-Closer

Keep your hands away from the power sliding door.
The manually closed door latches automatically when
it is half-shut.

The auto-closer feature does not activate if you keep
pulling the inner or outer handle while the sliding
door is closing.

Do not put any force on the power sliding door while
the door is latching.

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Security System

Immobilizer System

This system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the
engine.

Pay attention to the following when pressing the

ENGINE START/STOP

button:

•

Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the

ENGINE START/

STOP

button.

•

Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.

•

Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the

ENGINE

START/STOP

button.

•

Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions
and audio systems, emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.

Security System Alarm

The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood, or doors are forcibly
opened.
The alarm does not activate if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key, remote
transmitter or keyless access system.

However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key, then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.

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When the security system alarm activates

The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.

Immobilizer System

NOTICE

Leaving the key in the vehicle can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.

Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.

Canadian models only:

Apply and hold the brake

pedal before turning the vehicle on the first time after
the battery has been disconnected.

Security System Alarm

The security system alarm continues for a maximum
of two minutes until the security system alarm
deactivates.

Security System

Security System Alarm

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To deactivate the security system alarm

Unlock the vehicle using remote transmitter or keyless access system, or set the
power mode to ON. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.

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Setting the security system alarm

The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:

•

The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.

•

The hood is closed.

•

All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote
transmitter or keyless access system.

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When the security system alarm sets

The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.

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To cancel the security system alarm

The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter, or keyless access system, or when the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.

Security System Alarm

Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:

•

Unlocking the door with the lock tab.

•

Opening the hood with the hood release.

•

Opening the tailgate with the power tailgate
button on the dashboard.

If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may activate
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the remote transmitter or
keyless access system.

Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.

Models with power tailgate

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Security System

Security System Alarm

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ntrols

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The panic button on the remote
transmitter

If you press the panic button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:

•

The horn sounds.

•

Some exterior lights flash.

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Canceling panic mode

•

Press any button on the remote transmitter.

•

Set the power mode to ON.

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Panic Mode

Panic
Button

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Windows

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON,
using the switches on the doors. The driver’s side switches can be used to open and
close all of the windows.

The power window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (not
pushed in, indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than
the driver’s seat.

When the power window lock button is pushed in, the indicator comes on and you
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on if a
child is in the vehicle.

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Manual operation

To open:

Push the switch down lightly, and

hold it until the desired position is reached.

To close:

Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it

until the desired position is reached.

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Automatic operation

To open:

Push the switch down firmly.

To close:

Pull the switch up firmly.

The window opens or closes completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.

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Opening/Closing the Windows with Auto-Open/Close

Function

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF.
Opening either front door cancels this function.

Auto Reverse

If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction.

The driver’s window auto reverse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.

The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.

WARNING

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.

ON
OFF

Power Window
Lock Button

Indicator

Driver’s
Window
Switch

Front
Passenger’s
Window
Switch

Rear Passenger’s
Window Switch

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Windows

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

Co
ntrols

To open:

Press the unlock button, and then

within 10 seconds, press it again and hold it. If
the windows stop midway, repeat the
procedure.

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Opening the Windows with the Remote

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

While driving with any of the windows open, you
may hear a booming, throbbing, or helicopter-type
noise or pressure. This is called wind buffeting. This is
a normal occurrence that can be minimized.

If you hear a wind buffeting noise with any of the
windows slightly or open the moonroof to the
comfort position.

Models with moonroof

Opening the Windows with the Remote

If you open the windows with the remote, the
moonroof will open automatically along with them.

Models with moonroof

Unlock
Button

Windows

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

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ntrols

To open:

Unlock the driver’s door with the

key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to
the central position, turn the key in the unlock
direction and hold it there.

To close:

Lock the driver’s door with the key.

Within 10 seconds of returning the key to the
central position, turn the key in the lock
direction and hold it there.

Release the key to stop the windows at the
desired position. If you want further
adjustment, repeat the same operation.

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Opening/Closing the Windows with the Key

Opening/Closing the Windows with the Key

If you open/close the windows with the key, the
moonroof will open/close automatically along with
them.

Models with moonroof

Open

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Moonroof

Opening/Closing the Moonroof

You can operate the moonroof when the power mode is in ON. Use the switch in
the front of the ceiling to open and close the moonroof.

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Automatic operation

To open:

Pull the switch back firmly.

To close:

Push the switch forward firmly.

The moonroof will automatically open or close
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway,
pull or push the switch briefly.

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Manual operation

To open:

Pull the switch back lightly, and

hold it until the desired position is reached.

To close:

Push the switch forward lightly, and

hold it until the desired position is reached.

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Tilting the moonroof up

To tilt:

Push on the center of the moonroof

switch.

To close:

Push the switch forward firmly,

then release.

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Using the Moonroof Switch

Opening/Closing the Moonroof

NOTICE

Opening the moonroof in below freezing
temperature or when it is covered with snow or ice
can damage the moonroof panel or motor.

The moonroof can be operated for up to 10 minutes
after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
Opening either front door cancels this function.

When resistance is detected, the auto reverse
function causes the moonroof to change directions,
then stop. Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed to ensure that it fully
closes.

You can use the remote transmitter or the key to
operate the moonroof.

Opening the Windows with the Remote

P. 185

Opening/Closing the Windows with the
Key

P. 186

WARNING

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.

Open

Tilt

* Not available on all models

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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

ENGINE START/STOP Button

*1:Canadian models

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Changing the Power Mode

ENGINE START/STOP Button

ENGINE START/STOP

Button Operating Range

You can start the engine when the keyless remote is
inside the vehicle.

The engine may also run if the keyless remote is close
to the door or window, even if it is outside the
vehicle.

ON mode:
The

ENGINE START/STOP

button is red when the

engine is running.

If the battery of the keyless remote is getting low, the
engine may not start when you press the

ENGINE

START/STOP

button. If the engine does not start,

refer to the following link.

If the Remote Battery is Weak

P. 649

Operating Range

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)

The button is off.
The steering wheel is locked

The power to all electrical components is turned off.

ACCESSORY

The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories
in this position.

The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.

Press the button.

Without pressing the brake pedal

Change to

(

U.S. models

Press the button without the
gear position in

(

Change to

(

then press the

button.

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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

ENGINE START/STOP Button

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ntrols

If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in

(

and the

power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.

When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with the remote transmitter or the keyless access
system.

Press the

ENGINE START/STOP

button to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

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Automatic Power Off

ENGINE START/STOP Button

If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the

ENGINE START/STOP

button while moving the steering wheel left and
right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the
mode to change.

Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.

Canadian models

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

ENGINE START/STOP Button

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If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
beep sounds.

When the power mode is set to any mode
other than OFF and you remove the keyless
remote from the vehicle and shut the door, an
alarm will sound. If the alarm continues to
sound, place the keyless remote in another
location.

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When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY

The alarm will sound from outside the vehicle.

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When the power mode is in ON

An alarm will sound both inside and outside
the vehicle. In addition, a warning indicator
will appear on the instrument panel.

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Power Mode Reminder

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Keyless Remote Reminder

Keyless Remote Reminder

When the keyless remote is within the system’s
operational range, and all the doors are closed, the
warning function cancels.

If the keyless remote is taken out of the vehicle after
the engine has been started, you can no longer
change the

ENGINE START/STOP

button mode or

restart the engine. Always make sure that the keyless
remote is in your vehicle when you operate the

ENGINE START/STOP

button.

Removing the keyless remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.

Do not put the keyless remote on the dashboard or in
the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer to
activate. Under some other conditions that can
prevent the vehicle from locating the keyless remote,
the warning buzzer may also activate even if the
remote is within the system’s operational range.

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Turn Signals

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Turn Signals

The turn signals can be used when the power
mode is in ON.

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(A): Turn signal

Push the lever up or down based on the
direction you want to turn, and the turn signal
will blink.

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(B): One-touch turn signal

When you lightly push the lever up or down
and release it, the turn signal will blink 3
times.

Turn Signals

The turn signal indicator on the instrument panel will
blink when the external turn signal blinks.

Indicators

P. 88

(A)

(B)

(A)

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Light Switches

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Light Switches

Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.

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High beams

Push the lever forward until you hear a click.

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Low beams

When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.

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Flashing the high beams

Pull the lever back, and release it.

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Lights off

Rotate the switch to

OFF

either when:

•

The transmission is in

(

•

The parking brake is applied.

To turn the lights on again, rotate the switch
to

OFF

to cancel the lights off mode. Even if

you do not cancel the lights off mode, the
lights come on automatically when:

•

The transmission is taken out of

(

and the

parking brake is released.

•

The vehicle starts to move.

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Manual Operation

Light Switches

If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF with the
lights on, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is
opened.

When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.

Lights On Indicator

P. 97

Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.

If you suspect that the headlights are not positioned
properly, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

Models without default AUTO position
switch

Models with default AUTO position
switch

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights

Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear license
plate lights

Models with default AUTO position switch

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Light Switches

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Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.

When you turn the light switch to

AUTO

, the

headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.

When the light switch is in

AUTO

, the

headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.

The headlights come on when you unlock a
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in

AUTO

Once you lock the door, the headlights
will go off.

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.

Light
Sensor

Models without
automatic
intermittent wiper

Light Sensor

Models with automatic intermittent
wiper

Models without default AUTO position
switch

Models with default AUTO position
switch

Models without default AUTO position switch

Models with default AUTO position switch

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Light Switches

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The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain number of intervals with the headlight switch in

AUTO

The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.

The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF, take the remote with you,
and close the driver’s door.

If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 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).

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. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a reminder chime alerting you that the lights are on.

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Headlight Integration with Wiper

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

You can adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:

Customized Features

P. 413

Setting

The exterior lights come on

when the ambient light is

MAX