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Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on 
and off, regardless of the power mode setting 
or position of the ignition switch.
■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.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to  OFF either when:
• The shift lever is in 
(P*1.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the lights on ag ain, turn the lever to 
OFF  to cancel the lights  off mode. Even if you 
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights 
come on automatically when:
• The transmission is moved out of 
(P*1 and 
the parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
*1: Continuously variable transmission models
■Manual Operation1Light 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. 86
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is 
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off 
because it will  cause the battery to discharge.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking/daytime 
running lights, side marker, tail, 
and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, side 
marker, parking/daytime 
running lights, tail, and rear 
license plate lights
Models without defaul t AUTO position switch
Models with default AUTO position switch
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Models with default AUTO position switch
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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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Controls
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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn 
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have 
been met:
• The ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1.
• The headlight switch  is off, or in  .
• The headlight switch is in  AUTO, 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 headlight 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.
Fog Light Switch
Models without default AUTO position switch
Models with default AUTO position switch
All models
* Not available on all models
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Continued
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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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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Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window 
and mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1.
The rear defogger and heated door mirror 
automatically switches off after 10-30 
minutes depending on the outside 
temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F 
(0°C) or below, it does not automatically 
switch off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off 
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system  for a long time while the 
engine is idling. This may  weaken the battery, making 
it difficult to  start the engine.
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the 
ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1.
■Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch:  Select the left or right 
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the 
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch:  Press 
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the 
mirror.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
Selector 
SwitchAdjustment 
Switch
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