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■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/
closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■To prevent battery discharge
If the following lights remain on, the lights will go off automatically after 20
minutes:
●Engine switch light
●Front interior light
●Rear interior light
●Personal lights
●Footwell lights
●Inside door handle lights
●Door courtesy lights
■Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 485)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.
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5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Auxiliary box (P. 300)
Glove box (P. 297)
Bottle holders (P. 302)
Tissue pocket (P. 301)Cup holders (P. 298)
Pen holder (P. 301)
Console box (P. 297)
Coin holder (P. 301)
CAUTION
●Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release
gas, causing a fire hazard.
●When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, keep the
lids closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an acci-
dent may occur due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the
items stored inside.
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5-4. Other interior features
To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
To use the side extender, place
the visor in the side position,
then slide it backward.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover
is opened.
Other interior features
Sun visors
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Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the engine is off.
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■The power outlet can be used when
The engine is running.
■The indicator light changes according to the maximum available capac-
ity as follows:
■When the power outlet is in operation
The sound of the cooling fan may be heard from the right side of the luggage
compartment. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
■If the engine is started with the power outlet main switch on
The maximum capacity of the power supply may decrease to below the stan-
dard, or may be cut off completely, even when the vehicle is stationary.
■The protection circuit may be activated to cut the power supply if any of
the following conditions apply:
●The engine is started with the power outlet main switch on.
●Use of electrical appliances exceeding the maximum capacity is attempted.
A sound may be heard when the protection circuit is activated. This is nor-
mal and does not indicate a malfunction.
●Electrical appliances, which consume power exceeding 100 W, have been
used continuously for a long time period.
●The total power usage by all electrical features (headlights, air conditioning,
etc.) has exceeded the total vehicle maximum for an extended period of
time.120 V AC/400 W
120 V AC/100 W
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NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet and the plug
●Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
●Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the power outlet, as this
may cause a short circuit.
●Do not use plug adaptors to connect too many plugs to the power outlet.
●After removing a plug, gently close the power outlet lid.
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use a 120 V AC appliance that requires more than the maximum
capacity of the power outlet. If a 120 V AC appliance that consumes more
than the maximum capacity is used, the protection circuit will cut the power
supply.
■Appliances that may not operate properly (120 V AC)
The following 120 V AC appliances may not operate even if their power con-
sumption is under maximum capacity.
●Appliances with high initial peak wattage
●Measuring devices that process precise data.
●Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn off all the vehicle's electronic equipment and accessories, such as the
headlights and air conditioning, when electrical appliances that consume in
excess of 100 W are used continuously for long periods of time.
■To prevent any damage caused by heat
●Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat, such as
toasters, in any locations including the internal or external trim, seats and
deck.
●Do not use any electrical appliances that are easily affected by vibration or
heat inside the vehicle. Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while
parking, may result in damage to those electrical appliances.
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The garage door opener (HomeLink Universal Transceiver) is manu-
factured under license from HomeLink.
The HomeLink
® compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming method below appropriate for the device.
HomeLink
® Indicator light
Garage door operation indica-
tors (P. 324)
Buttons
■Before programming HomeLink®
●During programming, it is possible that garage doors, gates, or
other devices may operate. For this reason, make sure that people
and objects are clear of the garage door or other devices to prevent
injury or other potential harm.
●It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the remote con-
trol transmitter for more accurate programming.
●Garage door openers manufactured after 1995 may be equipped
with rolling code protection. If this is the case, you will need a step-
ladder or other sturdy, safe device to reach the “learn” or “smart”
button on the garage door opener motor.
Garage door opener
: If equipped
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems,
security systems, and other devices.
Programming the HomeLink®
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Programming HomeLink®
Point the remote control
transmitter for the device 1 to
3 in. (25 to 75 mm) from the
HomeLink
® buttons.
Keep the HomeLink® indicator
light in view while programming.
For U.S.A. owner’s
Press and hold the
HomeLink
® button you want
to program and the hand-
held transmitter button simul-
taneously. When the
HomeLink
® indicator light
changes from slowly flashing
orange to rapidly flashing
green (rolling code) or contin-
uously lit green (fixed code),
release both buttons.
Programming an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)/Programming a
device in the Canadian market
With one hand, press and hold the HomeLink
® button you want
to program. With your other hand, press and release the remote
control transmitter every 2 seconds and repeat this cycle until the
HomeLink
® indicator light starts to flash rapidly. Then, release
the buttons.
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Test the HomeLink® operation by pressing the newly pro-
grammed button and observing the indicator light:
●If the indicator light is solid/continuous, programming has been
completed and your device should activate when the
HomeLink
® button is pressed and released.
●If the indicator light blinks rapidly for 2 seconds and then turns
into a solid/continuous light, proceed to the heading “Program-
ming a rolling code system”.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for any of
the remaining HomeLink® buttons.
■Programming a rolling code system
Locate the “learn” or “smart”
button on the garage door
opener motor in the garage.
This button can usually be found
where the hanging antenna wire
is attached to the unit. The
name and color of the button
may vary by manufacturer.
Please refer to the owner’s man-
ual supplied with the garage
door opener motor for details.
Press and release the “learn”
or “smart” button.
Perform within 30 sec-
onds after performing .
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