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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button*
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Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to  60 minutes with the shift lever in (P*1 and the 
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid the battery drain. 
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock. 
You cannot lock or unlock doors with th e remote transmitter or the smart entry 
system.
Press the  ENGINE START/STOP  button twice to switch  the mode to VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK).
*1: Automatic transmission/CVT models
■Automatic Power Off 
     
        
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If you open the driver’s doo r when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning 
buzzer sounds.
Warning buzzers may sound from inside or/
and outside the vehicle to remind you that the 
smart entry remote is out of the vehicle. If the 
buzzer continues even after the remote is put 
back inside, place it to be within its 
operational range.
■When the power mode is in ON
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, 
warning buzzers sound from both inside and 
outside the vehicle. A warning message on 
the information display  or multi-information 
display notifies the driver inside that the 
remote is out.
■When the power mode is in 
ACCESSORY
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and all the doors are closed, a 
warning buzzer sounds from outside the 
vehicle.
■Power Mode Reminder
■Smart Entry Remote Reminder1 Smart Entry Remote Reminder
When the smart entry remote is within the system’s 
operational range, and the driv er’s door is closed, the 
warning function cancels.
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the vehicle 
after the engine has been started, you can no longer 
change the  ENGINE START/STOP  button mode or 
restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is 
in your vehicle when you operate the  ENGINE 
START/STOP  button.
Removing the smart entry remote from the vehicle 
through a window does not  activate the warning 
buzzer.
Do not put the smart entr y remote on the dashboard 
or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer 
to go off. Under some  other conditions that can 
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the 
warning buzzer may al so go off even if the remote is 
within the system’s  operational range.
Models with information display
Models with multi-information display 
     
        
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uIgnition Switch and Power Mode Comparison
Controls
Ignition Switch and Po wer Mode Comparison
Ignition Switch 
PositionLOCK (0)
(with/without 
the key)ACCESSORY (I)ON (II)START (III)
Without Smart Entry 
System●Engine is turned off and 
power is shut down.
●The steering wheel is 
locked.
●No electrical 
components can be 
used.
●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical 
components such as the 
audio system and the 
accessory power socket 
can be operated.
●Normal key position 
while driving.
●All electrical components 
can be used.
●Use this position to start 
the engine.
●The ignition switch 
returns to the ON (II) 
position when you 
release the key.
Power ModeVEHICLE OFF
(LOCK)ACCESSORYONSTART
With Smart Entry 
System and ENGINE 
START/STOP  
ButtonIndicator-Off●Engine is turned off and 
power is shut down.
●The steering wheel is 
locked.
●No electrical 
components can be 
used.
Indicator-On or blinking●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical 
components such as the 
audio system and the 
accessory power socket 
can be operated.
Indicator- 
On (engine is turned off)
Off (engine is running)
●All electrical components 
can be used.
Indicator-Off●The mode automatically 
returns to ON after the 
engine starts.
Indicator is: On        Off 
     
        
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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, th e 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 pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator  P. 76
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is 
abnormal, have the vehicl e 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 
     
        
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when 
the ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1.
When you turn the  light switch to AUTO, the 
headlights and other exterior lights will switch 
on and off automatically depending on the 
ambient brightness. u You can change the auto light sensitivity 
setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 97, 298
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Automatic Lighting Control1 Automatic 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:
SettingThe exterior lights come on 
when the ambient light is at
MAX
HIGH
MID
LOW
MIN
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark 
     
        
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Controls
The headlights automatically co me on when the wipers are used several times within 
a certain number of intervals wi th 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, an d the instrument panel lights turn off 15 
seconds after you remove the key or set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), 
take the remote with you, and close the driver's door.
u You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 97, 298
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 Wipers*
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Headlight Integration with Wipers*
This feature activates while the headlights are off in 
AUTO .
The instrument panel br ightness does not change 
when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light leve ls, the automatic lighting 
control feature turns on the  headlights, regardless of 
the number of wiper sweeps.
1 Fog Lights*
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the 
instrument pane l 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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDaytime Running Lights
Controls
Daytime Running Lights
The high beam headlights come on slightly  dimmer than normal when the following 
conditions have been met:
The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have 
been met:
• The power mode is ON.
• The headlight switch  is off, or in  .
• The parking brake is released.
• The ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1.
• The headlight switch is off.
• 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  original 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.
Models with bulb type parking lights
Models with LED type parking/daytime running lights
Models with LED low beam headlights
Models with halogen low beam headlights
Models with bulb type parking lights 
     
        
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The 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.
1 Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber 
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the 
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage 
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the 
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
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.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
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 circ uit has returned to normal.
If the wipers stop 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.
Intermittent Time 
Adjustment Ring
MIST
INT: Low speed with
        intermittent OFF
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to 
use 
washer.
Long delay
Short delay