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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w*1.
■One-touch 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 position of the
ignition switch
*1.
■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 smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.Right Turn
Left Turn■Manual Operation
1 Light Switches
If you remove the key 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. 76
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.
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 uFog Lights
*
138Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off
within 15 seconds after you remove the key
*1 and close the driver's door.
u You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 97, 299
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 (three 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.
Fog Lights
*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.■Headlight Integration with Wiper
*
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Headlight Integration with Wiper
*
This feature activates during the headlights are off in
AUTO .
The instrument panel brightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
When the ambient light is at dark, the automatic
lighting control feature overrides, and the headlights
come on with or without the wipers sweeping more
than several times.1 Fog 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. 77
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior 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.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■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 remove the key from the ignition switch
but do not open a door.•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. 97, 299
The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:•When you lock the driver's door.•When you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
•When you close the driver's door with the key in
the ignition switch.•When you close the driver's door in ACCESSORY
mode.
If you leave any of the doors open without the key in
the ignition switch
*1, the interior lights go off after
about 15 minutes.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an
ENGINE
START/STOP
button instead of an ignition switch.
Models without smart entry systemModels with smart entry systemModels without smart entry systemModels with smart entry system
Door Activated Position
Off
Door Activated
Position
On
Off
Models without smart entry systemModels with smart entry system

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box.
You can lock the glove box with the built-in
key.
Pull the handle to open the console
compartment.
■Glove Box
1Glove 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
Handle
To Lock
Models with smart entry system
■Console Compartment

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio with Touch Screen
Features
Select to adjust the clock and screen settings.■Changing the Clock settings2Setting the Clock P. 106■Changing the Screen settings
1.Select Screen Settings .
2. Use
(+, (- or others to adjust the setting.
■Changing the Clock/Screen Settings
1Changing the Clock/Screen Settings
The followings are adjustable screen settings:•Brightness•Contrast•Black Level•Display
Changes between the daytime or nighttime
modes.•Beep
Mutes a beep that sounds every time you touch the
screen.•Keyboard
Changes the on-screen keyboard from the
alphabetical order to the qwerty type.•Blackout
Sets the screen black out timing.
Select .

uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio with Touch Screen
238Features
1. Select More, then Sound Settings .
2. Use
(+, (- or others to adjust the setting.
1. Select More, then Screen Settings .
2. Use
(+, (- or others to adjust the setting.
■Adjusting the Sound
1Adjusting the Sound
Select Off, Low , Mid or High for the SVC setting.
2 Adjusting the Sound P. 243
■Changing the Screen Settings
1Changing the Screen Settings
The followings are adjustable screen settings:•Brightness•Contrast•Black Level•Display
Changes between the daytime or nighttime
modes.•Beep
Mutes a beep that sounds every time you touch the
screen.•Keyboard
Changes the on-screen keyboard from the
alphabetical order to the qwerty type.•Blackout
Sets the screen black out timing.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
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Features
In keyboard screen, letters can be selected
by saying each individual letter or by saying
a keyward phrase. These keyward phrases
are:■Keyboard Entry Commands
■LettersSay . . .
Or say . . .
A
Apple /Alpha
B
Boy /Bravo
C
Charlie
D
Dog /Delta
E
Edward /Echo
F
Frank /Foxtrot
G
George /Golf
H
Henry /Hotel
I
Igloo /India
J
John /Juliet
K
King /Kilo
L
Larry /Lima
M
Mary /Mike
N
Nancy /November
O
Oscar
P
Paul /Papa
Q
Queen /Quebec
R
Robert /Romeo
S
Sam /Sierra
T
Tom /Tango
U
Uncle /Uniform
V
Victor
W
William /Whiskey
X
X-ray
Y
Yellow /Yankee
Z
Zebra /Zulu
■NumbersNumber . . .
Or say . . .
0
Zero
1
One
2
Two
3
Three
4
Four
5
Five
6
Six
7
Seven
8
Eight
9
Nine

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Features
“Trip B” Reset Timing
Adjust Outside Temp. Display
“Trip A” Reset TimingKeyless Access Light FlashAuto Light Sensitivity
Auto Door LockAuto Door Unlock
Fuel Efficiency Backlight
Forward Collision Warning
Distance
*
Door Unlock Mode



Interior Light Dimming TimeHeadlight Auto Off Timer
Memory Position Link

Keyless Start Guidance Screens
*

Key And Remote Unlock ModeKeyless Lock Answer BackSecurity Relock Timer
Maintenance Reset
Default
Vehicle
Settings
Driver Assist System Setup
*
Meter Setup
TPMS Calibration
Driving Position Setup
*
Keyless Access
Setup
*
Lighting SetupDoor
Setup
Maintenance Info.
Keyless Access Beep
* Not available on all models