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Opening and Closing the Moonroof*
You can only operate the moonroof when the ignition switch is in ON (w*1. Use the 
switch in the front of the ceiling to open and close the moonroof.
■Automatic operation
To open: Pull the switch back firmly.
To close:  Push the switch forward firmly.
The moonroof will automatically open or close 
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway, 
touch the switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Pull the switch back lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close:  Push the switch forward lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.
■Tilting the moonroof up
To tilt:  Push on the center of the moonroof 
switch.
To close:  Push the switch forward firmly, then 
release.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Opening/Closing the Moonroof1 Opening/Closing the Moonroof
NOTICE
Opening the moonroof in below freezing 
temperature or when it is  covered with snow or ice 
can damage the moonr oof panel or motor.
The power moonroof can be operated for up to 10 
minutes after you turn  the ignition switch off.
Opening either door cancels this function.
When resistance is detected, the auto reverse 
function causes the moonroof  to change directions, 
then stop. Auto reverse stops sensing when the 
moonroof is almost closed to ensure that it fully 
closes. Make sure that al l objects, including fingers, 
are clear of the moonroof.
3WARNING
Opening or closing the moonroof on 
someone's hands or fingers can cause 
serious injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of 
the moonroof before opening or closing it.
Open
CloseTilt
* Not available on all models
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ENGINE START/STOP Button*
*1 : Except U.S. automatic transmission/CVT models
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE START/STOP Button*
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine  when the smart entry 
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the smart entry remote is 
close to the door or window, ev en if it is outside the 
vehicle.
ON mode:
Indicator in the button is of f, if the engine is running.
If the smart entry remote battery is weak, the beeper 
sounds and the  To Start, Hold Remote Near Start 
Button message appears on  the multi-information 
display
*.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak  
P. 564
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON 
when you get out.
Operating RangeAutomatic Transmission/CVT Manual Transmission
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in th e button is off.
The steering wheel is locked
*1. 
The power to all electrical 
components is turned off.
Press the button without the shift 
lever in 
( P.
Shift to 
( P then press the button. Press the button.Without pressing 
the clutch pedal
Without pressing 
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button is on.
Indicator in th
e button blinks 
(from ON to ACCESSORY). 
Operate the audio system and 
other accessories in this position.
ON
Indicator in the button is on.
All electrical components can be 
used.
Indicator
Indicator
Shift to (
P.
U.S. models
* Not available on all models
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If you leave the vehicle for 30 to  60 minutes with the shift lever in (P*1 and the 
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with th e remote transmitter or the smart entry 
system.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP  button to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
If you open the driver’s doo r when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning 
buzzer sounds.
*1: Automatic transmission/CVT models
■Automatic Power Off
■Power Mode Reminder
1 Changing the Power Mode
If the power mode does not  change from VEHICLE 
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the  ENGINE START/STOP 
button while moving the st eering wheel left and 
right. The steering wheel  will unlock, allowing the 
mode to change.
Except U.S. automatic transmission/CVT models
Except U.S. automatic transmission/CVT models
All models
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Warning buzzers may sound from inside and/
or outside the vehicle  to remind you that the 
smart entry remote is out of the vehicle. If the 
buzzer continues even after the remote is put 
back inside, place it  within the system’s 
operational range.
■When the power mode is in ON
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, 
warning buzzers sound from both inside and 
outside the vehicle. A warning message on 
the information display or multi-information 
display notifies the driver inside that the 
remote is out.
■When the power mode is in 
ACCESSORY
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and both door s are closed, a warning 
buzzer sounds from outside the vehicle.
■Smart Entry Remote Reminder1 Smart Entry Remote Reminder
When the smart entry remote is within the system’s 
operational range, and the driv er’s door is closed, the 
warning function cancels.
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the vehicle 
after the engine has been started, you can no longer 
change the  ENGINE START/STOP  button mode or 
restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is 
in your vehicle when you operate the  ENGINE 
START/STOP button.
Removing the smart entry remote from the vehicle 
through a window does not  activate the warning 
buzzer.
Do not put the smart entr y remote on the dashboard 
or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer 
to go off. Under some  other conditions that can 
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the 
warning buzzer may al so go off even if the remote is 
within the system’s  operational range.
Models with information display
Models with multi-information display
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Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison
*1:Except U.S. automatic transmission/CVT models
Ignition Switch 
PositionLOCK (0)
(with/without 
the key)ACCESSORY (I)ON (II)START (III)
Without Smart Entry 
System●Engine is turned off and 
power is shut down.
●The steering wheel is 
locked.
●No electrical 
components can be 
used.
●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical 
components such as the 
audio system and the 
accessory power socket 
can be operated.
●Normal key position 
while driving.
●All electrical components 
can be used.
●Use this position to start 
the engine.
●The ignition switch 
returns to the ON (II) 
position when you 
release the key.
Power ModeVEHICLE OFF
(LOCK)ACCESSORYONSTART
With Smart Entry 
System and  ENGINE 
START/STOP  
ButtonIndicator-Off●Engine is turned off and 
power is shut down.
●The steering wheel is 
locked*1.●No electrical 
components can be 
used.
Indicator-On or blinking●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical 
components such as the 
audio system and the 
accessory power socket 
can be operated.
Indicator-
On (engine is turned off)
Off (engine is running)
●All electrical components 
can be used.
Indicator-Off●The mode automatically 
returns to ON after the 
engine starts.
Indicator is: On        Off
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Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition 
switch is in ON 
(w*1.
■One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push up or down and release 
the turn signal lever, th e exterior turn signals 
and turn signal indicator blink three times.
This feature can be used when signaling for a 
lane change.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on 
and off, regardless of the position of the 
ignition switch
*1.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to 
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation
1 Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch while 
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s 
door is opened.
When the lights are on, the  lights on indicator in the 
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator  P. 79
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is 
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off 
because it will  cause the battery to discharge.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker, 
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side 
marker, tail, and rear license plate 
lights
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Automatic lighting control can be used when 
the ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1.
When you turn the light switch to  AUTO, the 
headlights and other exterior lights will switch 
on and off automatically depending on the 
ambient brightness. u You can change the au to light sensitivity 
setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 106, 298, 316
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)1 Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
We recommend that you tu rn on the lights manually 
when driving at night, in a  dense fog, or in dark areas 
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light  sensor with anything; 
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not 
work properly.
Light Sensor
Models without automatic 
intermittent wipers
Light Sensor
Models with automatic intermittent 
wipers
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The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within 
a certain number of 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. 106, 298, 316
If you turn the ignition 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.
Fog Lights*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn 
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Headlight Integration with Wipers*
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
SettingThe exterior lights come on 
when the ambient light is at
MAX
HIGH
MID
LOW
MIN
Bright
Dark
1 Headlight Integration with Wipers*
This feature activates while the headlights are off in 
AUTO .
The instrument panel brightness 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.
1 Fog Lights*
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the 
instrument pane l will be on.
They go off when the headlights turn off, or when 
the daytime running lights are on. 2 Fog Light Indicator
* P. 80
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models
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