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Features of your vehicle
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Windshield wiper/washer
A : Wiper speed control
· MIST / – Single wipe
· OFF / O – Off
· INT (---) / AUTO – Intermittent wipe/
Auto control wipe (if equipped)
· LO / 1 – Normal wiper speed
· HI / 2 – Fast wiper speed
B : Intermittent or Auto control wipe
time adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes
Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
MIST / : For a single wiping cycle,
move the lever to this ( /
MIST) position and release it
with the lever in the OFF posi-
tion. The wipers will operate
continuously if the lever is held
in this position.
OFF / O : Wiper is not in operation.
INT / --- : Wiper operates intermittently at
the same wiping intervals. Use
this mode in a light rain or mist.
To vary the speed setting, turn
the speed control knob.
LO / 1 : Normal wiper speed
HI / 2 : Fast wiper speed
✽NOTICE
If there is heavy accumulation of snow
or ice on the windshield, defrost the
windshield for about 10 minutes, or
until the snow and/or ice is removed
before using the windshield wipers to
ensure proper operation.
If you do not remove the snow and/or ice
before using the wiper and washer, it
may damage the wiper and washer sys-
tem.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
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■Type B
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Features of your vehicle
Auto control (if equipped)
The rain sensor located on the upper end
of the windshield glass senses the
amount of rainfall and controls the wiping
cycle for the proper interval. The more it
rains, the faster the wiper operates.
When the rain stops, the wiper stops.To vary the speed setting, turn the speed
control knob (1).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode
when the ignition switch is ON, the wiper
will operate once to perform a self-check
of the system. Set the wiper to OFF (O)
position when the wiper is not in use.
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CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ON and
the windshield wiper switch is
placed in the AUTO mode, use cau-
tion in the following situations to
avoid any injury to the hands or
other parts of the body:
• Do not touch the upper end of the
windshield glass facing the rain
sensor.
• Do not wipe the upper end of the
windshield glass with a damp or
wet cloth.
• Do not put pressure on the wind-
shield glass.
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, set the
wiper switch in the OFF (O) position
to stop the auto wiper operation.
The wiper may operate and be dam-
aged if the switch is set in the AUTO
mode while washing the vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the pas-
senger side windshield glass.
Damage to system parts could
occur and may not be covered by
your vehicle warranty.
When starting the vehicle in winter,
set the wiper switch in the OFF (O)
position. Otherwise, wipers may
operate and ice may damage the
windshield wiper blades. Always
remove all snow and ice and defrost
the windshield properly prior to
operating the windshield wipers.
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■Type B
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Windshield washers
In the OFF (O) position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer fluid
on the windshield and to run the wipers
1-3 cycles.
Use this function when the windshield is
dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will con-
tinue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not
sufficient, you will need to add appropri-
ate non-abrasive windshield washer fluid
to the washer reservoir.The reservoir filler neck is located in the
front of the engine compartment on the
passenger side.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing
temperatures without first warming
the windshield with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze on
contact with the windshield and
obscure your vision.
CAUTION
• To prevent possible damage to
the wipers or windshield, do not
operate the wipers when the
windshield is dry.
• To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
• To prevent damage to the wiper
arms and other components, do
not attempt to move the wipers
manually.
• To prevent possible damage to
the wipers and washer system,
use anti-freezing washer fluids in
the winter season or cold weath-
er.
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■Type B
■Type A
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INTERIOR LIGHT
Automatic turn off function
(if equipped)
The interior lights automatically turn off
approximately 20 minutes after the igni-
tion switch is turned off.
If your vehicle is equipped with the theft
alarm system, the interior lights automat-
ically turns off approximately 5 seconds
after the system is in the armed stage.
Map lamp
• , : Press the switch (1) to turn
the map lamp on or off.
This light produces a spot
beam for convenient use
as a map lamp at night or
as a personal lamp for the
driver and the front pas-
senger.• : In the "Door" position, the map
lamp and the room lamp come
on when any door is opened
regardless of the ignition
switch position. When doors
are unlocked by the transmit-
ter (or smart key), the map
lamp and the room lamp come
on for approximately 30 sec-
onds as long as any door is
not open.
The map lamp and the room
lamp goes out gradually after
approximately 30 seconds if
the door is closed. However, if
the ignition switch is ON or all
doors are locked, the map
lamp and the room lamp will
turn off immediately. If a door
is opened with the ignition
switch in the ACC or LOCK
position, the map lamp and
the room lamp stays on for
about 20 minutes. However, if
a door is opened with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position,
the map lamp and the room
lamp stays on continuously.
• : Press this button to turn the
front and rear room lamps on
and off.
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine
is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
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WARNING
Do not use the interior lights when
driving in the dark. Accidents could
happen because the view may be
obscured by interior lights.
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Mood lamp (2, if equipped) :
• The mood lamp turns on when the igni-
tion switch or ENGINE START/STOP
button is in the ACC or above position.
• The mood lamp will turn off when the
ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP
button is in the OFF position.
Room lamp
To turn the room lamp push the switch or
lens.
Trunk room lamp
The trunk room lamp comes on for 20
minutes when the trunk is opened.
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CAUTION
Do not leave the lamp switches on
for an extended period of time when
the vehicle is not running.
CAUTION
To prevent unnecessary charging
system drain, close the trunk lid
securely after using the trunk room.
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■Type A
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Features of your vehicle
Door courtesy lamp
(if equipped)
The door courtesy lamp comes ON when
the door is opened to assist entering or
exiting the vehicle. It also serves as a
warning to passing vehicles that the vehi-
cle door is open.
Glove box lamp
The glove box lamp comes on when the
glove box is opened.
The parking lights or headlights must be
ON for the glove box lamp to function.
Vanity mirror lamp
Opening the lid of the vanity mirror will
automatically turn on the mirror light.
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CAUTION
To prevent unnecessary charging
system drain, close the glove box
securely after using the glove box.
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Welcome light (if equipped)
Puddle lamp
When all the doors (and trunk) are locked
and closed, the puddle lamp will come on
for about 15 seconds if any of the below
is performed.
• Without smart key system
- When the door unlock button is
pressed on the transmitter.
• With the smart key system
- When the door unlock button is
pressed on the smart key.
- When the button of the outside door
handle is pressed.
- When the vehicle is approached with
the smart key in possession.Also, if the outside rearview mirror folding
switch is in the AUTO position, the out-
side rearview mirror will unfold automati-
cally.
Door handle lamp
When all the doors (and trunk) are locked
and closed, the door handle lamp will
come on for about 15 seconds if any of
the below is performed.
• With the smart key system
- When the door unlock button is
pressed on the smart key.
- When the button of the outside door
handle is pressed.
- When the vehicle is approached with
the smart key in possession.
Escort welcome (if equipped)
When the headlight(light switch in the
headlight or AUTO position) is on and all
doors (and trunk) are locked and closed,
the position light and headlight will come
on for 15 seconds if/or any of the below
is performed.
• Without smart key system
- When the door unlock button is
pressed on the transmitter.
• With the smart key system
- When the door unlock button is
pressed on the smart key.At this time, if you press the door lock or
unlock button, the position light and
headlight will turn off immediately.
Interior light
When the interior light switch is in the
DOOR position and all doors (and trunk)
are locked and closed, the room lamp will
come on for 30 seconds if any of the
below is performed.
• Without smart key system
- When the door unlock button is
pressed on the transmitter.
• With the smart key system
- When the door unlock button is
pressed on the smart key.
- When the button of the outside door
handle is pressed.
At this time, if you press the door lock or
unlock button, the room lamp will turn off
immediately.
You can activate or deactivate this fea-
ture. Refer to "User settings mode" in this
chapter.
WELCOME SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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DEFROSTER
✽NOTICE
If you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer to “Windshield
defrosting and defogging” in this sec-
tion.
Rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from the
rear window, while the engine is running.
To activate the rear window defroster,
press the rear window defroster button
located in the center facia switch panel.The indicator on the rear window
defroster button illuminates when the
defroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of snow on
the rear window, brush it off before oper-
ating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automatically
turns off after approximately 20 minutes
or when the ignition switch is turned off.
To turn off the defroster, press the rear
window defroster button again.
Outside rearview mirror defroster
(if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the out-
side rearview mirror defrosters, they will
operate at the same time you turn on the
rear window defroster.
Front wiper deicer (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the front
wiper deicer, it will operate at the same
time you operate the rear window
defroster.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the conduc-
tors bonded to the inside surface of
the rear window, never use sharp
instruments or window cleaners
containing abrasives to clean the
window.
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OHG045223
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■Type B