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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
• When either of the doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver's door.
• You remove the key from the ignition
switch.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■
Interior Light Switches
1 Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade out
and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:•When you unlock the driver's door but do not open it.•When you remove the key from the ignition switch
but do not open a door.•When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) but do not open a door.
You can change the interior lights dimming time.
2 Customized Features P. 87
The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:•When you lock the driver's door.•When you turn the ignition switch to ON
( w*1.
•When you close the driver's door with the key in
the ignition switch.•When you close the driver's door in ACCESSORY
mode.
If you leave either door open without the key in the
ignition switch
*1, the interior lights go off after about
15 minutes.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an
ENGINE
START/STOP
button instead of an ignition switch.
Models without smart entry systemModels with smart entry systemModels without smart entry systemModels with smart entry system
Door Activated Position
Off
Front
Door Activated Position
On
Off
Rear
Models without smart entry systemModels with smart entry system
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The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
■
Map Lights
1Map Lights
When the ceiling light switch is in the door activated
position and either door is open, the map light will
not go off when you press the lens.
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Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box.
Pull the handle to open the console
compartment.
■
Glove Box
1Glove Box
3
WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
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Console Compartment
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Press on the upper edge to open the pocket.
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Center Pocket
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Beverage Holders
1Beverage HoldersNOTICESpilled liquids damage the upholstery, carpeting, and
electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.
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The accessory power socket can be used when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY (q
or ON
(w
*1.
Open the cover to use it.
There are coat hooks behind the center pillar
on both sides. Pull them down to use them.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.■
Accessory Power Socket
1 Accessory Power SocketNOTICEDo not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 180
watts (15 amps) or less.
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.
■
Coat Hooks
1Coat Hooks
The coat hooks are not designed for large or heavy
items.
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The ignition switch must be in ON
(w
*1 to use
the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
While in HI, the heater cycles on and off.
u The appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. Briefly press
the switch on the opposite side to turn
the heater off. The indicator will be off.
When a comfortable temperature is
reached, select LO to keep the seat
warm.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.■
Seat Heaters
*
1 Seat Heaters
*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3
WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin sho uld not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models
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Before DrivingDriving PreparationCheck the following items before you start driving.
•Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressure, check for damage and excessive wear.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 372
•Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.■
Exterior Checks
1Exterior ChecksNOTICEWhen doors are frozen shut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to inse rt the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable materials left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked your vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal.
Also check under the hood for leftover flammable
materials after you or someone else has performed
maintenance on your vehicle.