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Controls
To open:  Press the unlock button, and then 
within 10 seconds, press  it again and hold it. If 
the windows and moonroof
* stop midway, 
repeat the procedure.
■Opening the Windows and Moonroof* with the Remote
Unlock Button
* Not available on all models
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Controls
To open: Unlock the driver’s  door with the 
key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to 
the central position, turn  the key in the unlock 
direction and hold it there.
To close:  Lock the driver’s door with the key. 
Within 10 seconds of re turning the key to the 
central position, turn  the key in the lock 
direction and hold it there.
Release the key to stop the windows and 
moonroof
* at the desired position. If you want 
further adjustment, repeat the same 
operation.
■Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof* with the Key
Close
Open
* Not available on all models
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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 the light switch is in  AUTO, the 
headlights and other exterior lights will switch 
on and off automatically depending on the 
ambient brightness.
The headlights come 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 without default AUTO 
position switch
Models with default AUTO 
position switch
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The headlights automatically co me 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  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.
If you turn the igniti on 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)
You can adjust the auto li ght sensitivity as follow:
2 Customized Features  P. 124, 335
SettingThe exterior lights come on 
when the ambient light is at
Max
High
Mid
Low
Min
U.S. models
Bright
Dark
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.
1 Automatic Lighting Off Feature
You can change the headlight  auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 124, 335
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Controls
Auto High-Beam*
The front sensor camera detects the light  sources ahead of the vehicle such as the 
lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or  street lights. When you are driving at 
night, the system automatica lly switches the headlights between low beam and high 
beam depending on the situation.
When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator 
comes on and the auto high-beam is activated. •The power mode is in ON.
• The light switch is in  AUTO.
• The lever is in the low beam position.
• The headlights have  been automatically 
activated.
• It is dark outside the vehicle.
If the auto high-beam indicator does not come on even when all the conditions have 
been met, carry out the following procedure and the indicator will come on.
• Pull the lever toward you for flashing the  high beams then release it while driving.1Auto High-Beam*
The auto high-beam system  does not always operate 
in every situation. This syst em is just for assisting the 
driver. Always observe your  surroundings and switch 
the headlights between high beam and low beam 
manually if necessary.
If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient 
for driving, change the  headlight beams manually.
The range and the distance  at which the camera can 
recognize varies de pending on conditions 
surrounding your vehicle.
Regarding the handling of  the camera mounted to 
the inside of the windshiel d, refer to the following.
2 Front Sensor Camera  P. 524
For the auto high-beam to work properly:
•Do not place an object that reflects light on the 
dashboard.
•Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
•When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to 
apply the windshield cleans er to the camera lens.
•Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area 
around the camera.
•Do not touch the camera lens.
If the camera receives a st rong impact, or repairing of 
the area near the camera is  required, consult a dealer.
■How to Use the Auto High-Beam
Front Sensor Camera
Light Switch
Auto High-Beam 
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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Controls
You can turn the auto high-beam system off.  If you want to turn the system off or 
on, set the power mode to ON, then carry  out the following procedures while the 
vehicle is stationary.
To turn the system off:
With the light switch is in AUTO, pull the lever 
toward you and hold it  for at least 40 seconds.
After the auto high-beam  indicator light blinks 
twice, release the lever.
To turn the system on:
With the light switch is in  AUTO, pull the lever 
toward you and hold it  for at least 30 seconds.
After the auto high-beam  indicator light blinks 
once, release the lever.
■How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam1 How to Use the Auto High-Beam
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot 
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High  message 
appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the 
interior and, if necessary,  also use defroster mode 
with the airflow directed toward the camera.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield 
temperature, which cool s down the area around 
the camera.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot 
Operate: Clean Front Windshield  message 
appears:
•Park your vehicle in a sa fe place, and clean the 
windshield. If the message  does not disappear after 
you have cleaned the winds hield and driven for a 
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
1 How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam
If you turn the auto high-beam system off, the system 
does not operate until you turn the system on.
Park in a safe place before  turning the system off or 
on.
AUTO  Position
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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 le ver 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 intermittent time 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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the brightness of the meter is reduced, 
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 driver 
information interface 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.
The brightness of the in strument panel will be 
reduced when:
•The ignition switch is in ON ( w*1.
•The light switch is in any position other than off 
and it is da rk outside.
To cancel the reduced in strument panel brightness 
when the lights are on, turn the knob to the right 
until the brightness display  reaches max, at which 
point a beeper will sound.
Control Knob
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