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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few mi nutes 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.
2Customized Features P. 99, 295
If you turn the igniti on switch to LOCK (0*1 with the headlight switch on, but do
not open the door, the lights turn off afte r 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.
■Headlight Integration with Wiper*
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Headlight Integration with Wiper*
This feature activates during the headlights are off in
AUTO .
The instrument panel br ightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light leve ls, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The 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.
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set th e parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch or setting the power mode to VEHI CLE OFF will turn off the daytime running
lights.
The high beam headlights re turn 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.
1 Fog Lights*
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Fog Light Indicator
* P. 78
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness 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 beeper when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. The
information display
*/multi-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
*/multi-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.
1 Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightne ss 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 or the /
(information) button
* changes to a different 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
On multi-information display
On information display
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare
from headlights behind you, based in inputs
from the mirror sensor. This feature is always
active.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions*
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 161
Tab
Daytime
Position
Night PositionUp
Down
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*1 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R.
Sensor
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of whether
the doors or the tailgat e are open or closed.
■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following situations:
Front:
•When any of the doors or the tailgate are opened.
•You unlock the driver's door.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK)
•You remove the key from the ignition switch.
Cargo area:
When the tailg ate is open.
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors or the tailgate are open or
closed.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Interior Light Switches1 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 set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) but do not open a door.
•When you remove the key from the ignition switch
but do not open a door.
You can change the inte rior light dimming time.
2 Customized Features P. 99, 295
The interior lights go off i mmediately 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 in ACCESSORY mode.
•When you close the driver's door with the key in
the ignition switch.
If you leave any of the doors open without the key in
the ignition switch, the interior lights go off after
about 15 minutes.
If you leave the tailgate open without the ignition
switch in ON
( w*1, the cargo area light goes off after
about 30 minutes.
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
Door
Activated
Position
Off
On
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
Door
Activated
Position
Off
On
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Lights
Controls
■Front
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
■Second and third row
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses when the front interior
light switch is in the door activated position.
■Map Lights1 Map Lights
When the front interior li ght switch is in the door
activated position and any door is open, the map
light will not go off when you press the lens.
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the master key or
built-in key
*.
Pull up on the lever to open the console
compartment.
■Removing the center console
Pull up the handle on the front lower side and
unlock the console from the floor. Raise it
forward to remove.
■Glove Box1 Glove Box
3WARNING
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.
■Removable Center Console*1Removable Center Console*
When you reinstall the center console, place the rear
side on the floor first, and align the marks on the
sides with the marks on the floor. Push the center
console down and lock it. M ake sure it is securely
latched before driving.
Marks
Handle
Lever
* Not available on all models
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
Pull up the ring until it clicks, and lift the tab.
Put a plastic bag in th e ring. Push the tab
down to hold the bag.
■Flip-up Trash Bag Ring*1 Flip-up Trash Bag Ring*
The ring is designed to hold light items only. Store the
ring when it is not in use.
Ring Tab
* Not available on all models
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