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Auto High Beam System*
Automatically changes the low beam headlights to high beam headlights wh\
en
necessary.
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How It Works When you are driving at night above 25 mph (40 km/h) and the headlight\
lever is
in the low beam position with the switch rotated to AUTO, the system cha\
nges
between low and high beams depending on the brightness of the vehicle li\
ghts
ahead of you.
15-degrees
If a vehicle is detected ahead of you, the headlights stay in low beams.\
If the system does not detect any vehicles ahead of you, the headlights change to high\
beams.
Certain conditions, such as weather and brightness of other vehicles’\
lights, can
affect system operation.
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Turning the System On or Off Make sure the headlight lever is in the low beam position with the switch rotated to the AUTO position.
The auto high beam system indicator comes on.
To disable the system: Pull and hold the headlight lever toward you for about 40 seconds, until the indicator
flashes twice.
To enable the system:
Pull and hold the headlight lever
toward you for about 30 seconds, until the indicator
flashes once.
Headlight
switch
To temporarily cancel operation, do either of the following:
•
Flash the high beams by moving the lever toward you. Flash the high beams
again to resume auto high beam operation.
•
Engage high beams by moving the lever into the high beam position. Retur\
n the
lever to the low beam position to resume auto high beam operation.
*if equipped
*if equipped
Wiper Operation
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on.
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Front Wipers
Move the wiper lever up or down to the desired position.
Pull toward
you to use
washer.
MIST
OFF
INT* / AUTO*
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
n Headlight-Wiper Integration
When the headlights are in the AUTO position, they automatically turn on\
when the
front wipers operate several times within a certain interval. The headli\
ghts turn off
shortly after the wipers are turned off, or if there is enough ambient l\
ight.
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Intermittent (INT) Wipers*
When you move the lever to the INT position, the
wipers operate based on the delay adjustment.
Rotate the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper delay.
Rotate the
adjustment ring.
Long delay
Short delay
INT position
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*if equipped
*if equipped
n Automatic (AUTO) Rain-Sensing Wipers*
When you move the lever to the AUTO position while
driving in rainy weather, the wipers operate based on
the amount of detected rainfall.
Put the lever in the AUTO position only when driving in
rainy weather.
Rotate the adjustment ring to adjust the rainfall sensor
sensitivity.
Return the lever to the OFF position when rain stops.
Rotate the
adjustment ring.
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
AUTO
position
Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before entering a c\
ar wash to
prevent severe damage to the windshield wiper system.
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get scratched,
or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the de\
froster
to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow before
turning on the wipers.
NOTICE
NOTICE
Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safe\
ty.
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Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while
allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle.
You should be able to sit upright and well back in the
seat, adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably.
The passenger’s seat should be adjusted so that it is as
far back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
Move back and
allow suf cient space.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the ce\
nter of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Front power seats*
Horizontal
position
adjustment
Height
adjustment* Lumbar support
adjustment*
Seat-back
angle
adjustment