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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON (w.
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.
uYou can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 84
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off
within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver's door.
uYou can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 84
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 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 lights on reminder chime.
■Automatic Lighting Control *1Automatic 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 ambient light is at
MAXHIGHMIDLOWMIN
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights *
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:•The ignition switch is in ON
(w .
• The headlight switch is off, or in .
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch will turn off the daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights return to the origin al brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
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. 74
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness ControlWhen the parking lights are turned on and the
ignition switch is in ON
(w, you can use the
brightness control knob to adjust instrument
panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
Dim: Turn the knob to the left.
You will hear a beeper when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. The
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
information display while you are adjusting it.1Brightness 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.
Pressing the (SEL/RESET) knob switches the
display.
If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness
display is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels
the reduced instrument panel brightness when the
exterior lights are on.
Control Knob

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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare
from headlights behind you. Press the auto
button to turn this function on and off. When
activated, the auto indicator comes on.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions *
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 122
Tab
Daytime
Position
Night PositionUp
Down
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror *
Indicator
Auto ButtonSensor
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
*
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R .
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed. ■ Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations: • When any of the doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver's door.
• You remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Only the cargo area light comes on when the
tailgate is opened. ■ OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
■Interior Light Switches1Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:
• When you unlock the driver's door but do not open it.
• When you remove the key from the ignition switch
but do not open a door.
You can change the interior lights dimming time. 2 Customized Features P. 84
The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations: • When you lock the driver's door.
• When you close the driver's door with the key in
the ignition switch.
• When you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
If you leave any of the doors open without the key in
the ignition switch, the interior lights go off after
about 15 minutes.
Door Activated Position
Off
Front
Door Activated Position
On
Off
Rear and Cargo Area
■Map Lights
1Map Lights
When the interior light switch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the map light will not
go off when you press the lens.

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
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Controls
Interior Convenience ItemsPull the handle to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the master key.
Slide the lid using the release knob to open or
close the console compartment.
■Glove Box1Glove Box
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Glove Box
To Lock
■Console Compartment

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Controls
■ Front seat beverage holders
Are located in the console between the front seats. ■ Rear seat beverage holders
Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat
beverage holders.
■Beverage Holders1Beverage Holders
NOTICESpilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The accessory power sockets can be used when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY (q or ON (w .
■Accessory power socket (console panel)
Open the cover to use it.
■ Accessory power socket (console
compartment) *
Open the console lid and the cover to use it.
■Accessory Power Sockets1Accessory Power Sockets
NOTICEDo not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120
watts or less (10 amps).
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.
When both sockets are being used, the combined
power rating of the accessories should not exceed
120 watts (10 amps).
Models with rear accessory power socket
* Not available on all models