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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 146
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 147
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*.. 148Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 149
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 158
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 160
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 161
Opening and Closing the Hatch....... 165
Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 168
Security System Alarm ...................... 169 Opening and Closing the Windows
... 172
Opening and Closing the Moonroof*.. 175Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel Ignition Switch
*............................... 176
ENGINE START/STOP Button*........... 177
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ................................... 180
Turn Signals ..................................... 181
Light Switches.................................. 181
Fog Lights
*...................................... 184
Daytime Running Lights ................... 184
Auto High-Beam
*............................ 185
Wipers and Washers ........................ 188 Brightness Control ........................... 191
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 192
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 193
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 194
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 195
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 196
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 204
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 220
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......227
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
■Locking the doors and hatch
Press the door lock button on the front door
or on the hatch.u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors and hatch lock; and
the security system sets.1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors and hatch while
someone else with the remote is within range.
•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the smart entry remote is within range.
•If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
•After locking the door, you have up to two seconds
during which you can pull the door handle to
confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to
unlock the door immediately after locking it, wait
at least two seconds befo re gripping the handle,
otherwise the door will not unlock.
•The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unlock the doors and hatch
with the smart entry remote if it is above or below
the outside handle.
•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too
close to the door and door glass.
The light flash, beep and door unlock mode settings
can be customized using the audio/information
screen or driver information interface.
2 Customized Features P. 133, 348
Door Lock Button
Lock Button
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
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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.
u You can change the au to light sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 133, 348
The headlights comes on when you unlock a
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in
AUTO.
u Once you lock the door, the headlights
will go off.
*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 driver information interface
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
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.
NOTICE
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
Sensor
Adjustment Ring
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.
When you are driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces
the glare from headlights behind you, based
on inputs from the mirror sensor. This feature
is always active.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions*
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Front Seats P. 196
Daytime
Position
Night Position
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*
The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in
(R.
Sensor DownUp
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the Seats uRear Seats
Controls
Rear Seats
The rear seats can be folded down separate ly to allow for additional storage space.
Pull the release lever and fold down the seat-
back.
■Folding Down the Rear Seats1 Folding Down the Rear Seats
The rear seat-back(s) can be folded down to
accommodate bulkier items in the cargo area.
To lock a seat-back upright, push it backwards until it
locks, so that the red tabs in the release lever go
down.
When returning the seat-back to its original position,
push it firmly back.
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly. 2 Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator P. 58
Make sure all items in the cargo area or items
extending to the rear seats are properly
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have
to brake hard.
The front seat(s) must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the rear seats as they fold
down.
Release Lever
Red Tab
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uuClimate Control System uAutomatic Climate Control Sensors
Controls
Automatic Climate Control Sensors
The automatic climate control system is
equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill
any liquid on them.Sensor
Sensor
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving
Towing a Trailer................................ 448
When Driving
Starting the Engine .................. 449, 452
Precautions While Driving................. 457
Continuously Variable Transmission
*... 458
Shifting ............................ 459, 461, 466
ECON Button
*................................. 470
Drive Mode Switch ........................... 471
Cruise Control
*................................ 473
Front Sensor Camera*...................... 477
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
*........................ 479
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*....... 495
2.0 L engine models
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System*..................................... 509Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*.. 513Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System............. 520
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 523
Limited Slip Differential (LSD) ........... 524
LaneWatch
TM*.................................. 525Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)*...................................... 527Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation*......... 530
Braking Brake System ................................... 532
2.0 L engine models
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 539
Brake Assist System ......................... 540
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM)*..................................... 541
Parking Your Vehicle
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 551
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 553
How to Refuel ................................. 554
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO
2 Emissions ................................ 557
Turbo Engine Vehicle ....................... 558
* Not available on all models
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