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SIC3669
Autolight system (if so equipped)GUID-8905665A-6EF0-4112-A643-8A502F17847EThe autolight system allows the headlights to be
set so they turn on and off automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in theAUTO position
*1.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch
to the OFF,
orposition.
The autolight system can turn on the headlights
automatically when it is dark and turn off the headlights when it is light.
If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened and this
condition is continued, the headlights remain on
for a period of time.
SAA0642A
Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor
*Alocated on the top of the
instrument panel. The photo sensor con-
trols the autolight; if it is covered, the
photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the
headlights will illuminate.
Automatic headlights off delay:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407You can keep the headlights on for up to 180
seconds after you push the ignition switch to
OFF and open any door then close all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF) to
180 seconds. The factory default setting is 45
seconds.
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For automatic headlights off delay setting, see
“Vehicle information and settings” in the “4.
Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone
and voice recognition systems” section.
SIC3670
Headlight beam selectGUID-2ADBA756-362E-41D6-9A9B-2AF1DAC13669*1To select the low beam, put the lever in the
neutral position as shown.
*2To select the high beam, push the lever forward
while the switch is in theposition. Pull it
back to select the low beam.
*3Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam even when the headlight
switch is in the OFF position.
Battery saver systemGUID-A19290B7-AD6C-4095-AB12-FAB3BC8E2D05A chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
or
position and the ignition switch in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
When the headlight switch is in the
or
position while the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the lights will automatically turn off
within a period of time after the ignition switch
has been pushed to the OFF position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights automatically turn
off, the lights will turn on when the ignition
switch is pushed to the ON position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, other-
wise the battery will be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running for
extended periods of time even if the
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headlights turn off automatically.
Daytime running light system (Canada
only)
GUID-297966B1-EC0F-457B-84B2-00A3EEA09CA5The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the parking
brake released. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position or in the
position. Turn the head-
light switch to the
position for full illumina-
tion when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate
once the parking brake is released. The daytime
running lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
SIC3585
Instrument brightness controlGUID-AE1AD09A-C607-43AF-A5FF-F011B28EA715The instrument brightness control operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
To adjust the brightness of instrument panel
lights, push the control switches. Pushing the
upper switch
*Awill brighten the lights. When
the brightness reaches the maximum level, a
beep will sound. The lower switch
*Bdims the
lights. Repeatedly pushing the lower switch will
turn the lights off and a beep will sound.
SIC3671
TURN SIGNAL SWITCHGUID-05BFC159-21E8-4470-8F9F-A8F1315EF7D5
*1Turn signalGUID-B3C07939-E89F-428A-BA7C-0BA5D82E2BAFMove the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.
*2Lane change signalGUID-8FD0B298-53B2-4596-8590-D033172CF1AFTo indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where lights begin flashing.
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SIC3672
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)GUID-B77E006A-B448-42A0-B9EB-E9953893F221To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the
position, then turn the switch
to the
position. To turn them off, turn the
switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate.
GUID-76AEBFE4-FB9E-4225-A909-4F10E8A5C7A6
SIC3586
To sound the horn, push the pad area*Aof the
steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental front
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury.
GUID-158A9409-77D0-4867-8A63-D9F0D56BF7B6
SIC4401
The heated steering wheel system is designed
to operate only when the surface temperature of
the steering wheel is below 688F (208C) .
Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm
the steering wheel after the engine starts. The
indicator light
*1on the switch will illuminate.
If the surface temperature of the steering wheel
is below 688F (208C) , the system will heat the
steering wheel and cycle off and on to maintain a
temperature above 688F (208C) . The indicator
light will remain on as long as the system is on.
Push the switch again to turn the heated
steering wheel system off manually. The indica-
tor light will turn off.
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HORN HEATED STEERING WHEEL (if so
equipped)
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GUID-6E6BB70A-A5D0-4C05-9E0F-176C7AC9D46F
SIC3587
Center console
SIC3651
Cargo area (Hardtop models)
SIC3652
Console box — Type A
SIC3653
Console box — Type B
To use the power outlet, pull the cover as
illustrated.
CAUTION
.The outlet and plug may be hot
during or immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
. Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
. Avoid using power outlet when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
. This power outlet is not designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit.
. Push the plug in as far as it will go.
If good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.
. Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical acces-
sory being used is turned OFF.
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POWER OUTLET
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— remain on while the door is opened.When the door is closed, the lights go
off.
OFF positionGUID-2E9E6196-2FCF-4993-83DD-8C4EF8E70D73When the switch is in the OFF position*3, the
lights will not illuminate, regardless of the
condition.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could
result in a discharged battery.
GUID-010F00F5-89B1-468A-B28C-562B74BD8B74
SIC3599
Map lights
The mood lights*Alocated in the following
positions will illuminate whenever the headlight
switch is in the
orposition.
. next to the map lights
. under the instrument panel
. under the driver’s power window switch
The brightness of the mood lights can be
adjusted with the illumination control buttons.
See “Instrument brightness control” earlier in
this section.
GUID-6E431C2A-BCAB-4ED8-9FA7-03F14AE124F0
SIC2064
The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.
When the cover is closed, the light will turn off.
The lights will turn off after a period of
time when the lights remain illuminated to
prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
MOOD LIGHTS (Hardtop models) VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS
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button*2again until the window opens
completely.
The door windows can be opened or closed by
turning the mechanical key in a door lock. (See
“Doors” earlier in this section.)
Opening/closing lift gate (if so equipped)GUID-7A0EC3F3-A0FF-43A5-983C-6F30EE025AB41. Push the power lift gatebutton*3
for more than 1 second.
2. The lift gate will automatically open.
The hazard indicator flashes 4 times and the
outside chime sounds for approximately 3
seconds.
To close the lift gate, push the power lift gate
button*3.
The lift gate will automatically close.
If the power lift gate
button*3is pushed
while the lift gate is being opened or closed, the
lift gate will reverse.
The power lift gate
button*3cannot be
operated when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Using panic alarmGUID-0EEA2C46-8F73-4264-8914-B8CE095E8B5CIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you can activate the alarm according to the
following procedure to call attention.
1. Push the PANIC
button*4for more
than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm will sound and the headlights will flash for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops under either of the following conditions.
.It has run for 25 seconds, or.Any of the buttons is pushed. (Note: thePANIC
button*4should be
pushed for more than 1 second.)
Opening trunk lid (CrossCabriolet mod-
els)
GUID-87B7F82C-E682-4BF3-BE6B-52CC949856EB1. Push the TRUNKbutton*5on the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The trunk will unlatch.
3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.
Setting hazard indicator and horn modeGUID-0B7C4602-8422-4E4E-A11F-E789553B0A3DThis vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button*1is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCK
button*2is pushed,
the hazard indicator flashes once.
If horns are not necessary, the system can be
switched to the hazard indicator mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK
button*1is pushed, the hazard indicator
flashes twice. When the UNLOCK
button
*2is pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor
the horn operates.
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SPA2143
Manual anti-glare typeGUID-F100EFA2-76F3-450F-8CD1-FA039540B2A2The night position*1will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position
*2when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when ne-
cessary, because it reduces rear view
clarity.
SPA2422A
Type A
SPA2450
Type B
Automatic anti-glare typeGUID-75561106-D8BE-4E21-A23B-64B84E0A7AC5The inside mirror is designed so that it
automatically changes reflection according to
the intensity of the headlights of the following
vehicle.
The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when the ignition switch is pushed
to the ON position.
When the anti-glare system is turned on, the
indicator light
*Awill illuminate and excessive
glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind
you will be reduced.
Type A: Push the
switch*Bto make the
inside rearview mirror operate normally and the
indicator light will turn off. Push the
switch
again to turn the system on.
Type B: Push the “*” switch
*Cto make the
inside rearview mirror operate normally. The
indicator light will turn off. Push the “I” switch
*Dto turn the system on.
Do not allow any object to cover the
sensors
*Eor apply glass cleaner on
them. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity
of the sensor, resulting in improper opera-
tion.
For the compass (if so equipped) operation, see
“Compass” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.
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