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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
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 auto light sensitivity 
setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 298
*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 wiper
Light Sensor
Models with automatic intermittent 
wiper
Models with Display Audio
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Controls
The headlights automatically co me on when the wipers are used several times within 
a certain number of intervals wi th the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few  minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, an d 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.
2 Customized Features  P. 298
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 after 10  minutes (3 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 Wipers*
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
2 Customized Features  P. 298
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 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.
Models with Display Audio
* 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 parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have 
been met:
• The ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1.
• The headlight switch  is off, or in  .
• 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 daytime running lights are off once the h eadlight switch is turned on, or when 
the headlight switch is in  AUTO and it is getting darker outside.
*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.
They go off when the headlights turn off, or when 
the daytime running lights are on. 2 Fog Light Indicator
* P. 85
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be 
used when the ignition switch is in ON (w*1.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release 
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT*2/AUTO*3, LO, 
HI)
Move the lever up or  down to change the 
wiper settings.
■Adjusting wiper operation*
Turn the adjustment ring  to adjust the wiper 
operation.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull  the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one 
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two 
or three more times to  clear the windshield, 
then stop.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
*2: Models with manual  intermittent operation
*3: Models with automati c intermittent operation
■Windshield Wiper/Washer1Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber 
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the 
windshield.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage 
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the 
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are 
operating intermittently,  the length of the wipe 
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds  up, the wiper operation’s 
shortest delay setting ( ) and the  LO setting become 
the same.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
The wiper motor may stop motor operation 
temporarily to prevent an  overload. Wiper operation 
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the 
circuit has returned to normal.
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.
Models with adjustment ring
All models
Intermittent Time 
Adjustment Ring*
MIST
INT
*2/AUTO*3
OFF
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to 
use 
washer.Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
* Not available on all models
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Controls
When you push the lever down to  AUTO, the 
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into 
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low 
speed, or at high speed and stops in 
accordance with the amount of rainfall the 
rainfall sensor detects.
■AUTO sensitivity adjustment
When the wiper function is set to  AUTO, you 
can adjust the sensitivity  of the rainfall sensor 
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will 
operate in accordance with your preference.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers*1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The rainfall sensor is in  the location shown below.
AUTO  should always be turned OFF before the 
following situation in order  to prevent severe damage 
to the wiper system:
•Cleaning the windshield
•Driving through a car wash•No rain present
Rainfall Sensor
Adjustment Ring
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
* Not available on all models
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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 beep when the brightness 
reaches minimum or maximum. Several 
seconds after adjusting the brightness, you 
will be returned to the previous screen.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the 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   ( TRIP) knob or the   (display/
information) button
* switches the 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 information display
On driver information interface
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window 
and mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors 
automatically switch of f after 10-30 minutes 
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outsid e temperature is 32°F 
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically 
switch off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside  of the rear window, be 
careful not to damage  the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side 
along the defogger  heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off 
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when 
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, 
making it difficult to start the engine.Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
* 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.Pull the steering wheel  adjustment lever up.
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. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever 
down 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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