Honda Ridgeline (2019 year). Instruction - part 10

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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Warning buzzers may sound from inside and/
or outside the vehicle to remind you that the 
smart entry remote is out of the vehicle. If the 
buzzer continues even after the remote is put 
back inside, place it within its operational 
range.

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When the power mode is in ON

If the smart entry remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a 
warning buzzer sounds from both inside and 
outside the vehicle. Furthermore, a warning 
message on the multi-information display 
notifies the driver inside that the remote 
outside of the vehicle.

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When the power mode is in 
ACCESSORY

If the smart entry remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and/or all the doors are closed, a 
warning buzzer sounds from outside the 
vehicle.

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Smart Entry Remote Reminder

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Smart Entry Remote Reminder

When the smart entry remote is within the system’s 
operational range, and the driver’s door is closed, the 
warning function cancels.

If the smart entry 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 if the remote is 
in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE 
START/STOP button.

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

Do not put the smart entry remote on the dashboard 
or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer 
to go off. Under some other conditions that can 
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the 
warning buzzer may also go off 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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One-touch turn signal

When you lightly push up or down and release 
the turn signal lever, the exterior turn signals 
and turn signal indicator blink three times.
This feature can be used when signaling for a 
lane change.

Right Turn

Left Turn

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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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Manual Operation

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Light Switches

If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) 
with the lights on, a light on reminder chime sounds 
when you open the driver’s door.

When the lights are on, the 

 indicator in the 

instrument panel will be on.

2 Indicators P. 74

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

If you sense that the level of the headlights is 
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.

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

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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.

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You can change the auto light sensitivity 
setting.

2 Customized Features P. 318

The headlights comes on when you unlock a 
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in 
AUTO.

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

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

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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 with automatic 
intermittent wipers

Models without automatic 
intermittent wipers

Light Sensor

Models with Display Audio

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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 (LOCK), take the remote with 
you, and close the driver’s door.

If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) with the headlight switch on, but 
do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three 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 lights on reminder chime.

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Headlight Integration with Wiper

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:

Setting

The exterior lights come on 

when the ambient light is at

Max

High

Mid

Low

Min

Bright

Dark

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Headlight Integration with Wiper

This feature activates while the headlights are off in 
AUTO.
The instrument panel brightness does not change 
when the headlights come on.

When the ambient light is dark, the automatic 
lighting control feature overrides, and the headlights 
come on with or without the wipers sweeping more 
than several times.

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.

2 Customized Features P. 318

Models with Display Audio

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Fog Lights

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Fog Lights

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When the headlights are on, turn the fog light 
switch on to use the fog lights.

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Fog Lights

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When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the 
instrument panel will be on. They go off when the 
headlights turn off, or when the daytime running 
lights are on.

2 Indicators P. 74

Fog Light Switch

* Not available on all models

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Daytime Running Lights

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Daytime Running Lights

The daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is off.
• The parking brake is released.

The daytime running lights are off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when 
the head light switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.

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Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)

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Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)

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Uses the camera attached, monitors the space ahead of your vehicle, and 
automatically changes the low beam headlights to high beam headlights when 
necessary.

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Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)

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The auto high-beam determines when to change the 
headlight beams by responding to the brightness of 
the lights ahead of your vehicle. In the following 
cases, the system may not respond to the lights 
properly:

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The brightness of the lights from the preceding or 
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.

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Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow, 
fog, windshield frost, etc.).

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Other light sources, such as streetlights and electric 
billboards are illuminating the road ahead.

•

The brightness level of the road ahead constantly 
changes.

•

The road is bumpy or with many curves.

•

A vehicle cuts in front of you, or a vehicle in front 
of you is not in the preceding or oncoming 
direction.

•

Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.

If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient 
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.

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The headlight switch is in AUTO.

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The lever is in the low beam 
position.

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The system recognizes that you 
are driving at night and the low 
beam headlights come on.

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The vehicle speed is above 25 mph 
(40 km/h).

The system operates when:

The camera is not detecting any lights coming from preceding or oncoming 
vehicles: The headlights change to high beams.

15-degrees

The camera detects lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle: The 
headlights are returned to low beams.

The camera monitors the range within the 30-degrees view angle. The distance 
that the camera can detect lights ahead differs depending on conditions, such as 
the brightness of the lights and the weather.

The system changes between high and low beam headlights when:

* Not available on all models

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Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)

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Turn the headlight switch in AUTO and pull 
the headlight lever to low beam.

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The auto high-beam indicator comes on.

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Temporary cancellation

The auto high-beam system operation is temporarily canceled while: 
• You are continuously driving at a speed below 15 mph (24 km/h).
• The vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h).
• The windshield wipers run at high speed for more than a few seconds.

The system operation resumes once the condition that caused it to cancel improves.

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To Operate the System

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Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)

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For the auto high-beam to work properly:

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Do not place an object that reflects light on the 
dashboard.

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Keep the windshield around the camera clean. 
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to 
apply the windshield cleanser to the camera lens.

•

Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area 
around the camera.

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Do not touch the camera lens.

If the camera receives a strong impact, or repairing of 
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.

To help reduce the likelihood that high interior 
temperatures will cause the camera system to shut 
off, when parking, find a shady area or face the front 
of the vehicle away from the sun. If you use a 
reflective sun shade, do not allow it to cover the 
camera housing. Covering the camera can 
concentrate heat on the camera.

Headlight Switch

* Not available on all models

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Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)

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To manually cancel the system temporarily

You can cancel the operation when you manually change the headlights to high 
beams. Push the lever forward until you hear a click, or lightly pull the lever towards 
you to flash high beams. The auto high-beam indicator goes off. 

If you want the auto high-beam operation to resume at once, pull the lever towards 
you.

Disable the system when the vehicle is parked 
with the power mode is in ON and the light 
switch is in the AUTO position.
To disable the system: Pull the light switch 
lever towards you and hold it for 40 seconds. 
The auto high-beam indicator in the meter will 
blink twice.
To enable the system: Pull the light switch 
lever towards you and hold it for 30 seconds. 
The auto high-beam indicator in the meter will 
blink once.

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To Disable the System

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Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)

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If the Can Not Operate: 

 message appears:

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Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the 
windshield. If the message does not disappear after 
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a 
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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To Disable the System

The auto high-beam is in the previously selected 
disabled or enabled setting each time you start the 
engine.

* Not available on all models

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Wipers and Washers

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Wipers and Washers

The windshield wipers and washers can be 
used when the power mode is in ON.

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MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release 
the lever.

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Wiper switch (OFF, INT

*1

/AUTO

*2

, LO, HI)

Move the lever up or down to change the 
wiper settings.

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Adjusting wiper operation

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Turn the adjustment ring to adjust wiper 
operation.

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Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one 
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two 
or three more times to clear the windshield, 
then stop.

*1 : Models with manual intermittent operation
*2 : Models with automatic intermittent operation

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Windshield Wipers/Washers

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Wipers and Washers

NOTICE

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber 
blades will get damaged.

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.

The wiper motor may stop motor operation 
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation 
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the 
circuit has returned to normal.

If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are 
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe 
interval shortens. 
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s 
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become 
the same.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the 
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage 
the wipers. Use the defroster and heated windshield

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to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.

If the wipers stop operating due to an obstacle such 
as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe 
place as soon as possible.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power 
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then 
remove the obstacle.

Intermittent Time 
Adjustment Ring

MIST

INT

*1

/AUTO

*2

OFF

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Pull to 
use 
washer.

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

Higher speed, more sweeps

* Not available on all models

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Wipers and Washers

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When you push the lever down to AUTO, the 
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into 
the automatic mode.

The wipers operate intermittently, at low 
speed, or at high speed and stops in 
accordance with the amount of rainfall the 
rainfall sensor detects.

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Auto sensitivity adjustment

When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you 
can adjust the sensitivity of the rain fall sensor 
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will 
operate in accordance with your preference.

Sensor sensitivity

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

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The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.

NOTICE

AUTO should always be turned OFF before the 
following situation in order to prevent severe damage 
to the wiper system:

•

Cleaning the windshield

•

Driving through a car wash

•

No rain present

Rainfall Sensor

Low sensitivity

High sensitivity

* Not available on all models

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

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 Button

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

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 Button

Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror

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 button to defog the rear window 

and mirrors when the power mode is in ON.

The rear defogger and heated door mirrors

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automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes 
depending on the outside temperature.

Heated Windshield Button

Press the heated windshield button to deice 
the windshield when the power mode is in 
ON.

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

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 Button

NOTICE

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be 
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side 
along the defogger heating wires.

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off 
when the window has been defogged or deiced. 
Also, do not use the system for a long time while the 
engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making 
it difficult to start the engine.

When the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C), 
the heated door mirror may activate automatically for 
10 minutes when you set the power mode to ON.

Models with Heated Door Mirror

Canadian models

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Heated Windshield Button

This system activates automatically if the temperate is 
below 4°C, then deactivates after 15 minutes. After 
that, the heated windshield button must be pressed 
to activate the system again for another 15 minutes.

* Not available on all models

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Brightness Control

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Brightness Control

When the power mode is in ON, you can use 
the 

(

+ or 

(

- button to adjust instrument 

panel brightness.
To brighten: Press the 

(

+ button.

To dim: Press the 

(

- button.

You will hear a beep when the brightness 
reaches minimum or maximum. Several 
seconds after you have adjusted the 
brightness, you will be returned to the 
previous screen.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the multi-
information display while you are adjusting it.

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Brightness Control

Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on 
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The 
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are 
on.

If you press the 

(

+ button until the brightness display 

is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels the 
reduced instrument panel brightness when the 
exterior lights are on.

The brightness can be set differently for when the 
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

(

+ Button

(

- Button

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Driving Position Memory System

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Driving Position Memory System

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You can store two driver’s seat (except for power lumbar) and door mirror positions 
with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter or smart 
entry system, the seat and door mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two preset 
positions.

When you enter the vehicle, the multi-information display briefly shows you which 
remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.

The driver’s seat moves rearward depending 
on the set seating position once you
• Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in 

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P.

• Turn the engine off.
• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY 
position, the driver’s seat moves to the 
DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.

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Driving Position Memory System

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Using the audio/information screen, you can disable 
the automatic seat and door mirrors adjustment 
function.

2 Customized Features P. 318

The driver’s seat easy feature can be turned ON/OFF.

2 Customized Features P. 318

System Operation
The system will not operate if:

•

The vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).

•

Either memory position button is pressed while the 
seat is in motion.

•

The seat position is adjusted while in operation.

•

The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.

To turn the memory position link settings back on, 
repeat this procedure. The LED will blink once.

DRIVER 1

DRIVER 2

* Not available on all models

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Driving Position Memory System

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1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the 

driver’s seat and door mirrors to the desired 
position.

2. Press the SET button.

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You will hear the beeper, and the 
memory button indicator light will blink.

3. Press and hold memory button 

(

1 or 

(

2 

within five seconds of pressing the SET 
button.

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Once the seat and the outside mirror 
positions have been memorized, the 
indicator light on the button you pressed 
stays on and you will hear two beeps.

1. Move the shift lever to 

(

P.

2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (

(

1 or 

(

2).

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You will hear a beep, and the indicator 
light will blink.

The seat and the door mirrors will 
automatically move to the memorized 
positions. When it has finished moving, you 
will hear the beeper, and the indicator light 
stays on.

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Storing a Position in Memory

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Storing a Position in Memory

After you press the SET button, the storing operation 
will be canceled when: 

•

You do not press the memory button within five 
seconds.

•

You readjust the seat and door mirror position 
before the double-beep.

•

You set the power mode to any position except 
ON.

Memory Button 1

Memory Button 2

SET Button

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Recalling the Stored Position

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Recalling the Stored Position

The seat and the door mirrors will stop moving if you:

•

Press the SET button or memory button 

(

1 or 

(

2.

•

Adjust the seat position or door mirrors.

•

Shift into a position other than 

(

P.

Memory Button 1

Memory Button 2