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To open the moonroof fully, pull back
the moonroof switch firmly. The
moonroof opens all the way. To stop
the moonroof from opening fully,
push the switch briefly.To tilt up the moonroof, push the
center of the moonroof switch
straight up. To stop the moonroof
from tilting up fully, push the
moonroof switch forward.
To close the moonroof fully, push the
moonroof switch forward to the
second detent, then release it. The
moonroof closes all the way. To stop
the moonroof from closing all the
way, push the switch briefly.
To open or close the moonroof
partially, pull back or push forward
on the moonroof switch lightly to the
first detent and hold it. The moonroof
will stop when you release the
switch.Auto Reverse
If the moonroof runs into any
obstacle while it is closing
automatically, it will reverse
direction, and then stop. To close the
moonroof, remove the obstacle, then
use the moonroof switch again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed. You
should always check that all
passengers and objects are away
from the moonroof before closing it.
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.
MOONROOF SWITCH
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Keep the inside and outside mirrors
clean and adjusted for best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before
you start driving.On models with navigation systemWhen driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rearview mirror
always reduces the glare from
headlights behind you.
On models without navigation systemThe inside mirror can automatically
darken to reduce glare. To turn on
this feature, press the button on the
bottom of the mirror. The AUTO
indicator comes on as a reminder.
When it is on, the mirror darkens
when it senses the headlights of a
vehicle behind you, then returns to
normal visibility when the lights are
gone. Press the button again to turn
off this feature.
There is also a sensor on the back of
the mirror. Items hung on the mirror
may block this sensor and affect its
performance.
SENSOR
SENSOR
INDICATOR
AUTO BUTTON
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
2. Move the selector switch to L
(driver's side) or R (passenger's
side).3. Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirror right, left, up, or down.
4. When you finish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the adjustment
switch off to keep your settings.Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
Both outside door mirrors have a
reverse tilt feature. When in reverse,
the selected mirror will tilt down
slightly to improve your view as you
parallel park. Shifting out of reverse
will return the mirror to its original
position.
●To tilt the driver's mirror, place the
selector switch in the left position.●To tilt the passenger's mirror,
place the switch in the right
position.●To turn the feature off, place the
switch in the center position.
Outside mirror positions can be
stored in the driving position
memory system (see page 168).
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To stop the system's automatic
adjustment, do any of these actions:●Press any button on the control
panel: MEMO, 1, or 2.●Push any of the adjustment
switches for the seat.●Shift out of Park.●Adjust the outside mirrors.
If desired, you can use the
adjustment switches to change the
positions of the seat, steering wheel
or outside mirrors after they are in
their memorized position. If you
change the memorized position, the
indicator in the memory button will
go out. To keep this driving position
for later use, you must store it in the
driving position memory.Light Control Buttons
Your vehicle has the light control
buttons on the front ceiling. With
these buttons, you can select three
positions: OFF, Door (door activated
position), and ON. To select a
position, press the appropriate
button.
When you press the DOOR button,
the green indicator in the button
comes on as a reminder.To turn off the setting, press the OFF
button.
OFF position:●The front individual map lights can
be turned on and off by pressing
each map light button (
).
●The second and third row
individual map lights cannot be
turned on.
Front
ON
DOOR ACTIVATE
OFF
Second and Third row Front
MAP LIGHT BUTTONS
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Door (Door activated position):●The individual map lights in the
front, second and third row come
on when any door is opened, when
the remote transmitter is used to
unlock the doors (see page 145).
When the doors are closed, each
light can be turned on and off by
pushing the map light button (
).
After all doors are closed tightly, the
lights dim slightly, then fade out in
about 30 seconds.
To change the‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME’’setting, see page
111.
ON position:●All the individual map lights come
on and stay on.Individual Map Lights
Turn on the front individual map
lights by pushing each map light
button (
). Push the button again to
turn it off. When the door activated
position is selected with the light
control button, the second and the
third row map lights can be turned
on by pushing each map light button
(
). Push the button again to turn it
off.If any map light is left on when the
ignition switch is turned off and all
doors are closed, it will turn off when
the vehicle is locked with the remote
transmitter, or after 15 minutes.
Second and Third row Front
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Courtesy LightsThe courtesy lights between the
front map lights come on when the
parking lights are turned on. To
adjust its brightness, press either of
the instrument panel brightness
control buttons (+or-) with the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position.Tailgate Lights
The lights in the tailgate have an on-
off switch to control if the lights
come on when the tailgate is opened.
The tailgate lights do not come on
when any other doors are opened.Individual Interior Lights
The courtesy lights in all four doors
come on when you open any door.
The light around the ignition switch
comes on when any door is opened.
After you close the door, the ignition
switch light stays on for about 30
seconds regardless of the interior
light dimming time setting (see page
111).
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Vanity MirrorTo use the vanity mirror on the back
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
The vanity mirror light will not come
on if the sun visor is slid outward.Accessory Power Sockets
Your vehicle has two or three
accessory power sockets, depending
on the model. All models have the
front accessory power socket under
the audio system and rear socket
behind the third row seat on the
driver's side.
On models without rear entertainment
systemThe accessory power socket is
located at the back of the front
console compartment.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
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Each socket is intended to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories that
are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps).
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.AC Power Outlet
On models with rear entertainment
systemThere is a 115 volt AC power outlet
inside the front console
compartment. To use the AC power
outlet, open the lids and open the
outlet cover. Insert the plug into the
receptacle slightly, turn it 90°
clockwise, then push in the plug all
the way.Always run the engine when you use
the AC power outlet.
The maximum capacity for this
power outlet is 115 volt AC at 100
watts or less. If you use an appliance
which requires more than 100 watts,
it automatically stops supplying the
power. If this happens, turn the
ignition switch off and turn it on
again.
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