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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights
Controls
Fog LightsWhen 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 *1
.
• 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 or setting the power mode to VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running
lights.
The high beam headlights return to the origin al brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
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. 79
Fog Light Switch
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers
Continued
Controls
Wipers and WashersThe windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1
.
■ MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■ Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■ Adjusting the delay
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
delay.
■ Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever, the wipers make
two or three more sweeps before stopping.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Front Wiper/Washer1Wipers and Washers
NOTICEDo not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICEIn cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens. When the vehicle starts moving, the
wipers make a single sweep.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring Pull to use
washer.
MIST INT
: Low speed with
intermittent
OFF LO
: Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe
Long delay
Short delay
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Controls
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON (w *1
.
■ Wiper switch (OFF, ON)
The wiper operates intermittently after
completing a few sweeps. ■ Washer ( )
Sprays while you rotate the switch to this
position.
Hold it to activate the wiper and to spray the
washer. Once released, it stops operating
after a few more sweeps.
■ Operating in reverse
When you shift the transmission to
(R with the front wiper activated, the rear wiper
operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Rear Wiper/Washer1Rear Wiper/Washer
If the wiper stops operating due to any obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and turn the ignition
switch to ACCESSORY
(q or LOCK (0*1
, then
remove the obstacle.
The wiper motor is equipped with a breaker that may
stop motor operation temporarily to prevent an
overload. Wiper operation will return to normal
within a few minutes, once the circuit has returned to
normal.
OFF
ON
: Continuous wipe
Washer
Front Wiper PositionRear Wiper Operation
INT (Intermittent)Intermittent
LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)Continuous
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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*1
, 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
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.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.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 (Select/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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window
and mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1
.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 20 minutes.
However, if the outside temperature is 18°F
(−8°C) or below, they do not automatically switch off.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically switch off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an
ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition
switch.1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
NOTICEWhen cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.Models with heating and cooling system
Models with audio
touch screen
Models with climate control system
Models without
audio touch screen
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System*
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Controls
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w *1
. Adjust
the driver’s seat and the door mirrors to the
desired position.
2. Press the SET button.
uYou 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.
uOnce 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).uYou will hear a beep, and the indicator
light will blink.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Storing a Position in Memory1Storing 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 turn the ignition switch to any position except
ON
(w *1
.
Memory
Button 1
Memory
Button 2
SET Button
■Recalling the Stored Position1Recalling the Stored Position
The seat and the door mirrors automatically move to
the memorized position. When they finish moving,
the beeper sounds, and the indicator light stays on.
The seat and the door mirrors 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 1
Memory
Button 2
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uuAdjusting the MirrorsuPower Door Mirrors
Continued
Controls
Power Door MirrorsYou can adjust the door mirrors when the
ignition switch is in ON
(w*1
.
■ Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.
If activated, either side door mirror
automatically tilts downward when you put
the shift lever in
(R ; this improves close-in
visibility on the selected side of the vehicle
when reversing. The mirror automatically
returns to its original position when you shift
out of
(R .
To activate this feature, turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w *1
, and slide the selector
switch to the left or right side.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
Selector
Switch
Adjustment Switch
■Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
*
Selector Switch
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions
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Controls
After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their
seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is
off.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag.
The driver’s and front passenger’s seats have
active head restraints. In a rear impact, an
occupant properly secured by a seat belt will
be pushed against the seat-back and the head
restraint will move forward. This reduces the
distance between the restraint and the
occupant’s head, which helps reduce the
likelihood of whiplash and injuries to the neck
and upper spine.
■Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
■Active Head Restraints
1Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
3WARNING
Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat,
with your feet on the floor.
1Active Head Restraints
In order for the active head restraints to operate properly:
• Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or
from the restraint legs.
• Do not place any objects between an occupant and
the seat-back.
• Install each restraint in its proper location.
After a collision, the activated restraint should return
to its normal position. If the restraint does not return
to its normal position, or in the event of a severe
collision, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.
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