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Operating the Switches Around the Steering WheelIgnition Switch
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1Ignition Switch
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You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in (P.
If you open the driver's door when the key is in LOCK
( 0 or ACCESSORY
( q, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key out.
If the key won't turn from LOCK
( 0 to ACCESSORY
(q, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left
and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.
3
WARNING
Removing the key from the ignition switch
while driving locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose co ntrol of the vehicle.
Remove the key from the ignition switch
only when parked.Manual transmission modelsContinuously variable transmission (CVT) modelsAll models
( 0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this
position.( q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.( w ON: This is the pos ition when driving.(e START: This position is for starting the engine.
The switch returns to ON
( w when you let go of
the key.
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
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Continued
Controls
ENGINE START/STOP Button
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*1 : Except U.S. automatic transmission/CVT models■
Changing the Power Mode
1ENGINE START/STOP Button
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ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the smart entry
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the smart entry remote is
close to the door or window, even if it is outside the
vehicle.
ON mode:
Indicator in the button is off, if the engine is running.
If the smart entry remote battery is weak, the beeper
sounds. 2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 512
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
Operating Range
Automatic Transmission/CVT Manual Transmission
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off.
The steering wheel is locked
*1.
The power to all electrical
components is turned off.
Press the button without the shift
lever in
( P.
Shift to ( P then press the button. Press the button.Without pressing
the clutch pedal
Without pressing
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button is on.
Indicator in the button blinks
(from ON to ACCESSORY).
Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
ON
Indicator in the button is on.
All electrical components can be
used.
Indicator
Indicator
Shift to
(
P.
U.S. models
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
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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 automatically 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 the remote transmitter or the smart entry
system.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
buzzer sounds.
*1: Automatic transmission/CVT models■
Automatic Power Off
■
Power Mode Reminder
1 Changing the Power Mode
If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while moving the steering wheel left and
right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the
mode to change.Except U.S. automatic transmission/CVT models
Except U.S. automatic transmission/CVT modelsAll models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uIgnition Switch and Po wer Mode Comparison
Controls
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison*1:Except U.S. automatic transmission/CVT modelsIgnition Switch
Position
LOCK (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 Mode
VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK)
ACCESSORY
ON
START
With Smart Entry
System and ENGINE
START/STOP
Button
Indicator-Off●Engine is turned off and
power is shut down.●The steering wheel is
locked
*1.
●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 uFog Lights
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Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several ti\
mes 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. 274
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 secon ds, 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
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■
Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Headlight Integration with Wipers
*
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. 74
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models
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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 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.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermitte ntly, 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 circuit 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
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
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Controls
Driving Position Memory System
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You can store two driver’s seat positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote, the seat adjusts
automatically to one of the two preset positions.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
1Driving Position Memory System
*
Using the audio/information screen, you can disable
the automatic seat adjustment function.
2 Customized Features P. 274
DRIVER 1
DRIVER 2
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAdjusting the Steering Wheel
Controls
Adjusting the Steering WheelThe steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up.
u The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out.
u Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.
3. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever
down to lock the steering wheel in position.
u After adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out.
1Adjusting the Steering Wheel
Make any steering wheel adjustments before you
start driving.
3
WARNING
Adjusting the steering wheel po sition while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.
To adjustTo lock
Lever