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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
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*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, 299
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
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Automatic Lighting Control
1 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:
Setting
The exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAXHIGHMIDLOWMINLight Sensor
Bright
Dark

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights
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138Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain number of 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 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, 299
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK
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*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 th e 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
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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
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Headlight Integration with Wipers
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This feature activates while the headlights are off in
AUTO .
The instrument panel brightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light levels, 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 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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDaytime Running Lights
Controls
Daytime Running LightsThe 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
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• 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 lightsModels with LED type parking/daytime running lightsModels with LED low beam headlightsModels with halogen low beam headlightsModels with bulb type parking lights

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Adjusting the MirrorsInterior Rearview MirrorAdjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror always reduces the
glare from headlights behind you, based in
inputs from the mirror sensor. This feature is
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Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions
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1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
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Tab
Daytime
Position
Night PositionUp
Down■
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
*
1 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
*
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
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Sensor
Down Indicator
Up
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
“Trip B” Reset Timing
Adjust Outside Temp. Display
“Trip A” Reset Timing
Keyless 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 Mode
Keyless Lock Answer Back
Security 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
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings Keyless
Access
Setup
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Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle. Driver Door Only
*1/
All Doors
Keyless Access Light Flash Causes some exterior lights to blink when you
unlock/lock the doors.
On
*1/
Off
Keyless Access Beep Sets the beeper sound or not when you grab
either front door handle. On*1/
Off
Lighting
Setup Interior Light Dimming
Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors. 60seconds
/
30seconds
*1/
15seconds
Headlight Auto Off Timer Changes the length of time the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver's door. 60seconds
/
30seconds /
15seconds*1/
0seconds
Auto Light Sensitivity Changes the timing for the headlights to come
on. Max
/High /Mid
*1/
Low /Min
* Not available on all models

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Features
“Trip A” Reset Timing“Trip B” Reset TimingFuel Efficiency Backlight

Language Selection
*
Adjust Outside Temp. Display




Forward Collision Warning DistanceACC Pre-Running Car Detect Beep
*
ACC Display Speed Unit
*

Keyless Start Guidance Screens
Default
Memory Position Link

Door Unlock Mode
Keyless Access Light Flash


Interior Light Dimming TimeHeadlight Auto Off Timer
Auto light Sensitivity
Key And Remote Unlock Mode
Keyless Lock Answer Back
Security Relock Timer
Auto Door LockAuto Door Unlock



Maintenance Reset
TPMS Calibration
Vehicle
Settings
Meter SetupDriver Assist
System
Setup
Driving Position Setup
*
Keyless Access
SetupLighting SetupDoor
Setup
Maintenance Info.
Keyless Access Beep
* Not available on all models

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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings Driving
Position
Setup
*
Memory Position Link
Changes the driver’s seat position to a stored
setting. On
*1/
Off
Keyless
Access
Setup Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle. Drivers Door Only
*1/
All Doors
Keyless Access Light Flash Causes some exterior lights to blink when you
unlock/lock the doors. On
*1/
Off
Keyless Access Beep Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/
lock the doors.
On*1/
Off
Lighting
Setup Interior Light Dimming
Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors. 60seconds
/
30seconds
*1/
15seconds
Headlight Auto Off Timer Changes the length of time the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver's door. 60seconds
/
30seconds /
15seconds*1/
0seconds
Auto Light Sensitivity Changes the timing for the headlights to come
on. Max
/High /Mid
*1/
Low /Min
* Not available on all models