2-36Instruments and controls
headlights turn off automatically.
SIC2275
Headlight aiming control (if so equipped)
Depending on the number of occupants in the
vehicle and the load it is carrying, the headlight
axis may be higher than desired. If the vehicle is
traveling on a hilly road, the headlights may
directly hit the rearview mirror of the vehicle
ahead or the windshield of the oncoming
vehicle. The light axis can be lowered with the
operation of the switch.
The larger the number designated on the switch,
the lower the axis.
When traveling with no heavy load or on a flat
road, select position 0.
WARNING
Xenon headlights (if so equipped) are
extremely bright compared to conven-
tional headlights. If the xenon head-
lights hit the rearview mirror of the
vehicle ahead or the windshield of
oncoming vehicle, the driver of these
vehicles may have difficulty driving
because of the brightness. Use the
headlight aiming control switch to low-
er the light axis. See “Xenon head-
lights” (P.2-33) for additional
information.
Daytime running light system (Canada
only)
The 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 theposition 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
2-40Instruments and controls
SSD1179
The Blind Spot Warning (BSW) switch will turn
on and off the Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
system.
The BSW system will illuminate the Blind Spot
Warning (BSW) indicator lights, in the outside
mirrors, when the radar sensors detect a vehicle
in the detection zone. If the turn signal is
activated in the direction of the detected vehicle,
a chime sounds twice and the BSW indicator
light will flash. (See “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
system” (P.5-17) .)
The BSW switch is automatically turned on
when the engine is started, and the BSW ON
indicator
*1on the switch illuminates.
To cancel the warning systems, push the BSW switch to turn off the system. The BSW ON
indicator
*1will turn off.
NOTE:
If you continue to push the warning
systems switch from off to on for over 4
seconds, a chime will sound. This will
change the default status of the BSW
system to OFF so that this system will
not automatically turn on when the engine
is started. If this procedure is repeated, the
default status will return to ON.
SSD1149
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most
driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor.
If maximum engine power is needed to free a
stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator light will illuminate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. (See “Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-31) .)
BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW)
SWITCH (if so equipped) VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH
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SIC4747Map 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
SIC4660
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.
SIC2925
When the switch is in the DOOR position*A,
the light illuminates while the lift gate is opened.
When the lift gate is closed, the light will turn off.
When the switch is in the OFF position
*B, 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 VANITY MIRROR LIGHTSCARGO LIGHTS
3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys ........................................................................\
...................... 3-3Intelligent Key system ......................................................... 3-3
Mechanical key .................................................................... 3-4
Valet hand-off ....................................................................... 3-5
Doors ........................................................................\
.................... 3-5 Locking with mechanical key ............................................ 3-5
Opening and closing windows with the mechanical
key (if so equipped) ........................................................... 3-6
Locking with inside lock knob .......................................... 3-6
Locking with power door lock switch ............................ 3-6
Automatic door locks ......................................................... 3-7
Sliding doors ........................................................................\
3-7
Sliding door auto closure function (if
so equipped) ........................................................................\
3-9
Child safety sliding door lock .......................................... 3-9
Power sliding door (if so equipped) .................................... 3-9
Precautions on power sliding door operation ........... 3-10
Switching sliding door operation ................................. 3-11
Operating sliding door switch ...................................... 3-12
Operating the power sliding door with the Intelligent
Key (if so equipped) ........................................................ 3-12
Operating sliding door by power assist ..................... 3-13
Sliding door auto reverse function .............................. 3-13
Intelligent Key system ........................................................... 3-13 Intelligent Key operating range ..................................... 3-15 Door locks/unlocks precaution ................................... 3-15
Intelligent Key operation ............................................... 3-16
Battery saver system ..................................................... 3-19
Warning signals .............................................................. 3-19
Troubleshooting guide .................................................. 3-20
Remote keyless entry system ............................................. 3-21
How to use remote keyless entry system ................ 3-22
Hood ........................................................................\
................. 3-25
Lift gate ........................................................................\
............ 3-26 Operating manual lift gate ........................................... 3-26
Operating power lift gate (if so equipped) ............. 3-26
Auto closure .................................................................... 3-29
Lift gate release .............................................................. 3-30
Fuel-filler door ........................................................................\
3-30 Opening fuel-filler door ................................................ 3-30
Fuel-filler cap .................................................................. 3-30
Tilt/telescopic steering ......................................................... 3-32 Tilt or telescopic operation .......................................... 3-32
Sun visors ........................................................................\
........ 3-33
Mirrors ........................................................................\
.............. 3-33
Inside mirror ..................................................................... 3-33
Outside mirrors ............................................................... 3-35
Vanity mirror ..................................................................... 3-36
Communication mirror (if so equipped) ................... 3-36
SIC3451
CAUTION
.Do not store the main sun visor
before storing the extension sun
visor.
. Do not pull the extension sun visor
forcedly downward.
1. To block out glare from the front, swing down the main sun visor
*1.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the main sun visor from the center mount and
swing it to the side
*2.
3. Draw out the extension sun visor
*3from
the main sun visor to block from further
glare.
SPA2447
INSIDE MIRROR
Adjust the height and the angle of the inside
mirror to the desired position.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-33
SUN VISORS MIRRORS
3-34Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA2143
Manual anti-glare type
The 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.
SPA2422AType A
SPA2450Type B
Automatic anti-glare type
The 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” (P.2-8) .
For the HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver opera-
tion, see “HomeLink®Universal Transceiver”
(P.2-59) .
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
SPA2319
Adjusting outside mirrors
The outside mirror control switch is located on
the armrest.
The outside mirror will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Turn the switch right or left to select the right or
left side mirror
*1, then adjust using the control
switch
*2.
Defrosting outside mirrors (if so
equipped)
The outside mirrors will be heated when the rear
window defroster switch is operated.
Reverse tilt-down feature (if so
equipped)
When backing up the vehicle, the right and left
outside mirrors will turn downward automatically
to provide better rear visibility.
1. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Move the shift lever to the R (Reverse) position.
3. Choose the right or left outside mirror by operating the outside mirror control switch.
4. The outside mirror surfaces move down- ward.
When one of the following conditions has
occurred, the outside mirror surfaces will return
to their original positions.
. The shift lever is moved to any position other
than R (Reverse).
. The outside mirror control switch is set to
the center position.
. The ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-35
3-36Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA1829
Foldable outside mirrors
Fold the outside mirror by pushing it toward the
rear of the vehicle.
SIC4448
VANITY MIRROR
To use the front vanity mirror, pull down the sun
visor and pull up the cover.
SPA2830
COMMUNICATION MIRROR (if so
equipped)
The communication mirror can be used to view
the second or third row seat inside the vehicle.
To use the communication mirror, push the lid.
To store the mirror, push it in until it latches.