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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights
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ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
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Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
• When any of the doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver's door.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
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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 button.
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Interior Light Switches
1 Interior 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 set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) but do not open a door.
You can change the interior lights dimming time. 2 Customized Features P. 87
The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:•When you lock the driver's door.•When you close the driver's door in ACCESSORY
mode.•When you set the power mode to ON.
If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) mode, the interior lights go off after about 15
minutes.
Door Activated
Position
Off
Front
Door Activated Position
On
Off
Rear
On
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Map Lights
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Map 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 button.

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ON
The light comes on when you open the
tailgate, and goes off when closed.
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OFF
The light stays off with or without opening the
tailgate.
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Cargo Area Lights
Off
On

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Interior Convenience Items
Press the button to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the built-in key.■
Removable shelf
The shelf in the glove box is detachable. To
remove it, disengage the tabs.
The removed shelf can be stored upside down
in the glove box.
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Glove Box
1 Glove Box
3
WARNING
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
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Pull the handle to open the console
compartment.
Slide the lid using the release knob to open or
close the console compartment.
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Front seat beverage holders
Are located in the console between the front
seats.
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Rear seat beverage holders
Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat
beverage holders.
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Beverage Holders
1 Beverage 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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The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY
or ON.
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Accessory power socket (console panel)
Open the lid and the cover to use it.
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Accessory power socket (console
compartment)
Pull the handle and open the cover to use it.
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Accessory Power Sockets
1 Accessory 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 each socket is being used simultaneously, the
combined power rating of the accessories should not
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There is a coat hook on the rear grab handle
of both sides. Pull it down to use it.
Use floor cargo hooks to secure luggage in the
cargo area.
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Coat Hooks
1Coat Hooks
The coat hooks are not designed for large or heavy
items.
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Cargo Hooks
Hooks
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To open the sunglasses holder, push and
release the indent. To close, push it again until
it latches.
You can store eyeglasses and other small
items in this holder.
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Sunglasses Holder
1Sunglasses Holder
Keep the holder closed while driving except when
accessing stored items.
Push