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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
1Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch or 
leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) 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.
2Lights On Indicator P. 79
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off 
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the level of the headlights is 
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.
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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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.
uYou can change the auto light sensitivity 
setting.
2Customized Features
* P. 281
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Automatic Lighting Control
1Automatic 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 SensorModels with audio/information screen
Bright
Dark
Models with audio/information screen
* Not available on all models 
     
        
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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.
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.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1Automatic Lighting Off Feature
You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2Customized Features
* P. 281
Models with smart entry system
* Not available on all models 
     
        
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights
Controls
Fog Lights
When the low beam headlights are on, turn 
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running LightsThe 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 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.
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.
2Fog Light Indicator P. 79
Fog Light Switch 
     
        
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Continued
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.■Front Wiper/Washer
1Wipers and WashersNOTICEDo 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 RingPull 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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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/Washer
1Rear 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
WasherFront Wiper Position
Rear Wiper Operation
INT (Intermittent)
Intermittent
LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When 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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Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror ButtonPress 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 ButtonNOTICEWhen 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