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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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Controls
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
■Wiper switch (OFF, ON)
The wiper operates intermittently after
completing a few sweeps.
■Washer ( )
Sprays while you rotate the switch to this
position.
Hold it to activate the wiper and to spray the
washer. Once released, it stops operating
after a few more sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you shift the transmission to
(R with the front wiper activated, the rear wiper
operates automatically as follow s even if its switch is off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Rear Wiper/Washer1 Wipers and Washers
If the wiper stops operating due to any obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, pa rk 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.
The wiper motor is equipped with a breaker that may
stop motor operation temp orarily to prevent an
overload. Wiper operation will return to normal
within a few minutes, once the circuit has returned to
normal.
ON: Intermittent
Washer OFF
Front Wiper PositionRear Wiper Operation
INT (Intermittent) Intermittent
LO (Low speed wipe) HI (High speed wipe)Continuous
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Continued
Controls
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver’s seat and outside mirrors position with the driving position
memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote, the seat and outside
mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.
The multi-information display shows you which remote transmitter you used to
unlock the vehicle when you enter.
• 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 or multi-
information display, you can disable the automatic
seat and door mirrors adjustment function. 2 Customized Features P. 99, 295
DRIVER 1
DRIVER 2
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAdjusting the Steering Wheel
Controls
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The 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. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever
down.
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. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up
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.
3WARNING
Adjusting the steering wheel position 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 adjust
To lock
Lever
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Controls
Adjusting the Seats
Adjusting the Seat Positions
Adjust the driver's seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to ma intain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger's seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
■Adjusting the fro nt power seats
1Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Cana da recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
Once a seat is adjusted co rrectly, rock it back and
forth to make sure it is locked in position.
3WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
The second and third row seats
Move back.
Allow sufficient
space.
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Height Adjustment
(Driver’s seat only) Seat-back
Angle
AdjustmentLumbar
Support
Adjustment
(Driver’s seat
only)
*
* Not available on all models
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Controls
A passenger sitting in the second row/third
row center seating position should adjust the
height of their head restraint to an
appropriate position befo re the vehicle begins
moving.
To raise the head restraint:
Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint:
Push it down while pressing the release
button.
Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.
To remove a head restraint:
Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the
restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint:
Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height
while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked
in position.
■Changing the Second Row*/Third Row Center Seat Head
Restraint Positions
■Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints1 Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints
To remove the third row seat outer head restraints,
fold down the seat-back first.
2 Adjusting the passenger’s manual seats
P. 162
3WARNING
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the
head restraints can result in severe injury
during a crash.
Always replace the he ad restraints before
driving.
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the Seats uRear Seats
170
Controls
1. Lower the head restra int to its lowest
position.
2. Move the seat to it s rearmost position.
3. Fold the seat-back down.
4. Pull the lock release lever, and lift the rear
of the seat.
u To lift the seat, grab the handle under
the rear side of the seat cushion.
5. Pull the seat-back slig htly, then pivot it
upward.
u This unhooks the front of the seat from
the floor.
■Removing a Second Row Outer Seat1Removing a Second Row Outer Seat
Do not remove the seat while driving.
To reinstall the seat, hook the front of the seat to the
floor first. Pushing the rear of the seat-back locks the
seat in place. Make sure the seat is latched before
driving.
Handle
Seat-back Angle
adjustment Lever
Lock Release Lever
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uuAdjusting the Seats uRear Seats
Controls
1. Lower the head restraint to its lowest
position.
2. Move the seat to its rearmost position.
3. Fold the seat-back down.
4. Pull the lock release lever, and lift the rear
of the seat.
u To lift the seat, gr ab the handle under
the rear side of the seat cushion.
5. With the front of the seat hooked to the
floor, slide the seat laterally to the outer
position until it stops.
6. Lower the seat and push the rear of the
seat-back until it locks. Make sure the seat
is latched before driving.
■Sliding the Second Row Outer Seats Outward1Sliding the Second Row Outer Seats Outward
When the second row outer seats are in the original
(center) position, passengers have easier access to the
third row seats. When they are in the outer position,
you can install two or three child seats in the second
row seats.
HandleSlide
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