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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn Signals
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Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
w*1.
Light Switches
Rotating the light swit ch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ig nition switch.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation1 Light Switches
If you remove the key*1 from the ignition switch while
the lights are 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. 2 Lights On Indicator P. 75
Repeatedly turning the headlights on and off reduces
the life of the HID headlight bulbs.
If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause th e battery to discharge.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

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
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Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON w*1.
When you turn the light switch to
Y, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness. u
You can change the AUTO light sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 94
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off
within 15 seconds a fter you remove the key*1 and close the driver’s door.
u You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2Customized Features P. 94
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK 0*1 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
Y 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.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
■Automatic Lighting Control1 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.
Adjust the AUTO light sensitivity as follows:
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambien t light is at
MAXHIGHMIDLOWMIN
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights
Controls
Fog Lights
When the low beam head lights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met:
• The ignition switch is in ON
w*1.
• The headlight switch is off.
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set th e parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch will turn off th e daytime running lights.
When the headlights are on, the daytime running lights are off.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ig nition switch.
1Fog Lights
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 Fog Light Indicator P. 75
Fog Light Switch

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON
w*1.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Adjusting the delay
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
delay.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the le ver, the wipers make
one more sweep before stopping.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
1 Wipers and Washers
NOTICEDo not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICEIn cold weather, the bl ades may freeze to the
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens. When the vehicle starts moving, the
wipers make a single sweep.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring
a MIST
c INT : Low speed with
intermittent
b OFF
d LO : Low speed wipe
e HI : High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
a
b
c
d
e
Long delay
Short delay

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Turn the headlights on and press the
headlight washer button to operate.
The headlight washers al so operate when you
turn the windshield wash ers for the first time
after the ignition switch is turned to ON
w*1.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ig nition switch.
■Headlight Washers*1Headlight Washers*
The headlight washers use the same fluid reservoir as
the windshield washers.
Headlight
Washer Button
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the parking lights are turned on and the
ignition switch is in ON
w*1, you can use the
+ or - button to adjust instrument panel
brightness.
Brighten: Press the
+ button.
Dim: Press the
- button.
You will hear a beeper when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. The multi-
information display will return to its original
state several seconds after you adjust the
brightness.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the multi-
information display while you are adjusting it.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
1 Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightne ss 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 pane l brightness when the
parking lights are on.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
You can customize when the glare reduction
function starts. 2 Customized Features P. 94Button-
(+Button

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door
mirror button to defog the rear window and
mirrors when the igniti on switch is in ON
w*1.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch of f after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ig nition switch.
1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
NOTICEWhen 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.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
Controls
1.Adjust the driver’s seat, the steering wheel and
the outside mirrors to the desired position, and
turn the ignition switch to ON
w*1.2. Press the SET button.
uYou will hear the beeper, and the memory
button indicator light will blink.
3. Press memory button 1 or 2 within five
seconds of pressing the SET button.
u Once the seat, the steering wheel and
the outside mirror pos itions have been
memorized, the indi cator light on the
button you pressed stays on.
1. Move the shift lever to
P.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (
1 or 2).
u You will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light will blink.
The seat, the steering wheel and the outside
mirrors will automatically move to the memorized
positions. When it has finished moving, you will
hear the beeper, and the indicator light stays on.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ig nition switch.
■Storing a Position in Memory1Storing 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, the steering wheel or the
outside mirror position before the double-beep.
•You turn the ignition switch to any position except
ON (w*1.
Set Button
Memory Button 1
Memory Button 2
■Recalling the Stored Position1
Recalling the Stored Position
The seat will stop moving if you:
•Press the SET button, or a memory button ((1 or (2).•Adjust the seat, the steer ing wheel or the outside
mirror position.
•Shift into any position except (P.
Memory Buttons