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Parking light position ( )
When the light switch is in the parking light position, the tail, position, license
and instrument panel lights are ON.Headlight position ( )
When the light switch is in the headlight position the head, tail, position, license
and instrument panel lights are ON.
✽✽NOTICE
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position to turn on the headlights.
Auto light position (if equipped)
When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, the taillights and headlights will
be turned ON or OFF automaticallydepending on the amount of light outside
the vehicle.
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Turn signals and lane change sig- nals
The ignition switch must be on for the
turn signals to function. To turn on the
turn signals, move the lever up or down
(A). Green arrow indicators on the instru-
ment panel indicate which turn signal is
operating.
They will self-cancel after a turn is com-
pleted. If the indicator continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever tothe OFF position.
To signal a lane change, move the turn
signal lever slightly and hold it in position
(B). The lever will return to the OFF posi-tion when released.If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the
turn signal bulbs may be burned out andwill require replacement.
One-touch lane change function
(if equipped)
To activate an one-touch lane change
function, move the turn signal lever
slightly and then release it. The lane
change signals will blink 3 times.
✽✽ NOTICE
If an indicator flash is abnormally quick
or slow, bulb may be burned out or have
a poor electrical connection in the cir-
cuit.Front fog light (if equipped)
Fog lights are used to provide improved
visibility when visibility is poor due to fog,
rain or snow, etc. The fog lights will turn
on when the fog light switch (1) is turned
on after the parklight is turned on.
To turn off the fog lights, turn the fog light
switch (1) to the OFF position.
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CAUTION
When in operation, the fog lights consume large amounts of vehicle electrical power. Only use the foglights when visibility is poor.
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Rear fog light (if equipped)
To turn the rear fog lights on, turn the
headlight switch to the headlight on posi-
tion and turn the rear fog light switch (1)to the on position. The rear fog lights turn on when the rear
fog light switch is turned on after the front
fog light switch (if equipped) is turned on
and the headlight switch is in the park-light position.
To turn the rear fog lights off, turn the rear
fog light switch to the on position again or
turn the headlight switch off.
✽✽
NOTICE
To turn on the rear fog light switch, the
ignition switch must be in the ON position.
Daytime running light (if equipped)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can make
it easier for others to see the front of your
vehicle during the day. DRL can be help-
ful in many different driving conditions,
and it is especially helpful after dawn and
before sunset.
The DRL system will make the head-
lights turn OFF when:
1. The parklight switch is ON.
2. Engine stops.
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Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.: For a single wiping cycle, movethe lever to this position and
release it. The wipers will operate
continuously if the lever is held inthis position.
O : Wiper is not in operation
--- : Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use this mode
in light rain or mist. To vary the speed
setting, turn the speed control knob.
1 : Normal wiper speed
2 : Fast wiper speed
✽✽ NOTICE
If there is heavy accumulation of snow
or ice on the windshield, defrost the
windshield for about 10 minutes, or
until the snow and/or ice is removed
before using the windshield wipers to
ensure proper operation.
Auto control (if equipped)
The rain sensor located on the upper end of the windshield glass senses the
amount of rainfall and controls the wiping
cycle for the proper interval. The more it
rains, the faster the wiper operates. When
the rain stops, the wiper stops. To vary the speed setting, turn the speedcontrol knob (1).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode
when the ignition switch is ON, the wiper
will operate once to perform a self-check
of the system. Set the wiper to OFF posi-
tion when the wiper is not in use.
CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ON and
the windshield wiper switch isplaced in the AUTO mode, use cau- tion in the following situations to
avoid any injury to the hands or other parts of the body:
Do not touch the upper end of the windshield glass facing the rain
sensor.
Do not wipe the upper end of the windshield glass with a damp orwet cloth.
Do not put pressure on the wind- shield glass.
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Map lamp (if equipped)
Push the lens (1) to turn the map lamp on
or off.
: The light (with room lamp) stays
on at all times.
: The light (with room lamp) comes on when any door (except tail- gate) is opened regardless of the
ignition switch position. When
doors (except tailgate) are
unlocked by the transmitter (or
smart key), the light (with room
lamp) comes on for approximate-
ly 30 seconds as long as any door
(except tailgate) is not opened. Also, the light (with room lamp)
goes out gradually after approxi-mately 30 seconds if the door
(except tailgate) is closed.
However, if the ignition switch is
ON or all doors (except tailgate)
are locked, the light will turn off
immediately.
If a door (except tailgate) is
opened with the ignition switch in
the ACC or LOCK position, the
light (with room lamp) stays on for
about 20 minutes. However, if a
door (except tailgate) is opened
with the ignition switch in the ONposition, the light (with room lamp)
stays on continuously.
: The lights turn off even if a door is opened.
❈ When the lamp is turned ON by
pressing the lens (1), the lamp
does not turn off even if the
switch (2) is in the OFF posi-tion.
INTERIOR LIGHT
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine
is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
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✽✽NOTICE
If you want to defrost and defog on the
front windshield, refer to “Windshield
Defrosting and Defogging” in this sec-
tion.
Rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from the
interior and exterior of the rear window,
while engine is running. To activate the rear window defroster,
press the rear window defroster button
located in the center facia switch panel.
The indicator on the rear window
defroster button illuminates when thedefroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of snow on
the rear window, brush it off before oper-
ating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automatically
turns off after approximately 20 minutes
or when the ignition switch is turned off.
To turn off the defroster, press the rear
window defroster button again.
DEFROSTER
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the conduc-
tors bonded to the inside surface of
the rear window, never use sharpinstruments or window cleanerscontaining abrasives to clean the window.
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Outside mirror defroster
(if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the out-
side mirror defrosters, they will operate at
the same time you turn on the rear win-
dow defroster.
Wiper deicer (if equipped)
Without smart key
The engine must be running to enable
this feature. To activate the front wiper
deicer, press the front wiper deicer but-
ton. The indicator on the button illumi-nates when the deicer is ON. The front wiper deicer automatically
turns off after 20 minutes or when the
ignition switch is turned off. To turn off the
deicer, press the front wiper deicer but-ton again.
With smart key
If your vehicle is equipped with the wiper
deicer, it will operate at the same time
you turn on the rear window defroster.
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Fan speed control
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for fan operation.
The fan speed control knob allows you to
control the fan speed of the air flowing
from the ventilation system. To change
the fan speed, turn the knob to the right
for higher speed or left for lower speed.
Setting the fan speed control knob to the
“0” position turns off the fan.
Air conditioning (if equipped)
Press the A/C button to turn the air con- ditioning system on (indicator light will
illuminate). Press the button again to turn
the air conditioning system off. System operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the outside
(fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
Heating
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the outside(fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn the air conditioning system (if equipped) on.
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