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Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the turn and lane-change signals.
▼Tu r n S i g n a l s
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.
If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, ma
nually return the lever to its
original position.
Right turn
Left turn
Right lane change
Left lane change OFF
The turn signal indicators in the
instrument cluster flash according to the
operation of the turn
signal lever to show
which signal is working.
NOTE
If an indicator light stays on without
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one
of the turn signal bulbs may be burned
out.
A personalized function is available to
change the turn indicator sound volume.
(page 9-9)
▼ Lane-Change Signals
Move the lever halfway toward the
direction of the lane change―until the
indicator flashes― and hold it there. It
will return to the off position when
released.
▼Three-Flash Turn Signal
After releasing the turn signal lever, the
turn signal indicator flashes three times.
The operation can be cancelled by moving
the lever in the direction opposite to which
it was operated.
NOTE
The three-flash turn signal function can be
switched to operable/inoperable using the
personalization function.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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Light Bulbs
Overhead lightSide turn signal lights
High-mount brake light
Trunk light
Front side-marker lights
Front turn signal lights
Headlights (Low/High beam)
P
arking lights
Daytime running lights
License plate lights
Brake lights
Taillights
Rear side-marker lights
Reverse lights
Rear turn signal lights
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
Front side-marker lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
Front turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headligh t switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.
Removal
Installation
Maintenance and Care
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4. Disconnect the connector from the unitby pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector rearward.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
Side turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.
Removal
Installation
4. Remove the unit by pressing the tab onthe unit with your finger and pulling
the unit forward.
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▼Light Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage UNECE*1 (SAE)
Headlights High beam
LED
*2― (―)
Low beam LED
*2― (―)
Daytime running lights LED type
LED
*2― (―)
Bulb type 21 W21W (7440)
Parking lights LED
*2― (―)
Front side-marker lights 5 W5W (―)
Front turn signal lights 28/8― (7444NA)
Side turn signal lights 5
*3WY5W (―)
High-mount brake light LED
*2― (―)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (7443NA)
Rear side-marker lights 5W5W (―)
Brake lights LED
*2― (―)
Taillights LED
*2― (―)
Reverse lights 21 W21W (7440)
License plate lights 5W5W (―)
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.*3 Bulb replacement is not possibl e because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
Interior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage UNECE*1
Overhead light 10―
Trunk light 5―
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
Specifications
Specifications
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