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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning 
buzzer sounds.
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 to be within its 
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, a 
warning buzzer sounds from both inside and 
outside the vehicle. A warning message on 
the information display notifies the driver 
inside that the remote outside of the vehicle.
■When the power mode is in 
ACCESSORY
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and all the doors are closed, a 
warning buzzer sounds from outside the 
vehicle.
■Power Mode Reminder
■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.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uIgnition Switch and Power Mode Comparison
Controls
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison
*1 : Except U.S. models with continuously variable transmission
Ignition Switch 
Position
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 ON 
(w when 
you release the key.
Power Mode
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.
LOCK ( 0
(with/without 
the key)
ACCESSORY (qON (wSTART (e
VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK)ACCESSORY ON 
Indicator is: On Off
START 
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn Signals
Continued
Controls
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.
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) 
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. 80
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off 
because it will  cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is 
abnormal, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
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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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.
*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
* Not available on all models
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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 number of 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.
If you turn the igniti on switch to LOCK 
(0*1 with the headlight switch on, but do 
not open the door, the lights tu rn 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 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.
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDaytime Running Lights
Controls
Daytime Running Lights
The headlights come on slightly dimmer th an normal 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 head light 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 Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights come on dimmer when 
the headlight switch is in   than when it is in 
AUTO
*. In AUTO*, if the ambient brightness is dark, 
the low beam headlights come on.
* 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, LO, HI)
Change the wiper switch  setting according to 
the amount of rain.
■Adjusting wiper operation*
Turn the adjustment ring  to adjust the wiper 
delay.
■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.
■Windshield Wiper/Washer1 Wipers 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 this 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 starts moving, the 
wipers make a single sweep.
When the vehicle speeds  up, the wiper operation's 
shortest delay se tting ( ) and the  LO setting 
become the same.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
Models with adjustment ring
All models
Pull to 
use 
washer.
MIST
INT: Low speed with 
intermittent OFF
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Intermittent Time 
Adjustment Ring*
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
The rear wiper and washer can be used when 
the ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to 
the amount of rain.
■Washer ( )
Sprays while you rotate the switch to this 
position.
Hold it to activate th e 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 windshield wiper activated, the rear 
wiper operates automati cally as follows 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 wipers stop operating  due to any obstacle such 
as the build-up of snow, park 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 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.
ON
INT: Intermittent
OFF
Washer
Front Wiper PositionRear Wiper Operation
INT  (Intermittent)Intermittent
LO (Low speed wipe)
HI  (High speed wipe)Continuous
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