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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the power
mode is in ON.■
One-push 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.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.■
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.
Right Turn
Left Turn
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Manual Operation
1 Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver's door is opened.
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 the battery to discharge.
Models with high voltage discharge tube bulb
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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
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. uYou can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 87
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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:
Setting
The exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAXHIGHMIDLOWMINLight Sensor
Bright
Dark

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
124Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
certain number of intervals while the headlight switch is in
#Y
.The headlights
automatically go off a few minutes after the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off
within 15 seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the
remote with you, and close the driver's door.
uYou can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 87
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
#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.
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Headlight Integration with Wiper
■
Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Headlight Integration with Wiper
*
This feature activates while the headlights are in #Y
. The instrument panel brightness does not
change when the headlights come on.
If the ambient light is dark, the automatic lighting
control overrides this feature, and the headlights
come on whether or not the wipers cycle several
times.
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights
*
Controls
Fog Lights
*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running LightsThe high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is off, or in .
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) will turn off the daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
1 Fog Lights
*
The fog lights go off when the headlights turn off, or
when the daytime running lights are on.
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the power mode is in ON, 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 beep 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 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.
When it is bright outside and the headlight
integration with the wiper is activated, the
instrument panel brightness does not change.
Pressing the (SEL/RESET) knob switches the
display.
If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness
display is up to max, a beep sound. This cancels the
reduced instrument panel brightness when the
exterior lights are on.
Control Knob

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
Controls
1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat and the door mirrors to the
desired position.
2. Press the SET button.
u You will hear a beep, 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.
u Once the seat and the door mirrors
position has been memorized, the
indicator 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 a beep, and the indicator
light will blink.
The seat and the door mirrors will
automatically move to the memorized
positions. When they have finished moving,
you will hear a beep, and the indicator light
stays on.
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Storing a Position in Memory
1 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 position before the double-
beep.•You readjust the door mirrors.•You set the power mode to any position except
ON.
Memory
Button 1Memory
Button 2SET Button■
Recalling the Stored Position
1 Recalling the Stored Position
The seat and the door mirrors will stop moving if you: •Press the SET button, or a memory button (
(1
or
(2
).
•Adjust the seat position.•Adjust the door mirrors.•Shift into any position except
(P
.
Memory
Button 1Memory
Button 2SET Button

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Adjusting the MirrorsInterior Rearview MirrorAdjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.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.■
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and door mirrors clean and adjusted
for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 136
Indicator
Auto ButtonSensor
1
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R
.

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uuAdjusting the Mirrors uPower Door Mirrors
Controls
The driver side door mirror has outer and inner
segments.
The outer segment is slightly curved to provide
a wider angle view than a standard flat mirror.
This wider view may help you check areas that
are not visible using a standard door mirror.
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Expanded View Driver’s MirrorInner SegmentOuter Segment
1Expanded View Driver’s Mirror
Objects visible in the outer segment of the driver side
door mirror appear smaller than objects in the rest of
the mirror. But in fact, they are closer than they
appear.
Do not rely on your mirrors. Always look to the side
and behind your vehicle before changing lanes.