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Controls
Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1, using the switches on the doors. The driver’s side switches can be used to
open and close all of the windows.
The power window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (not
pushed in, indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than
the driver’s seat.
When the power window lock button is pu shed in, the indicator comes on and you
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on if a
child is in the vehicle.
■Automatic operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or cl oses completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.
*1:
Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you turn the ignition switch to LOCK
( 0*1. Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
3WARNING
Closing a power window on someone’s
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from
the windows before closing them.
Power Window Lock Button
Driver’s
Window
Switch
OffOn
Indicator
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
Models without smart entry system
1Ignition Switch
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in
( P.
If you open the driver’s door when the key is in LOCK
(0 or ACCESSORY (q, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key out.
When the warning buzzer sounds, the following
messages appear on the multi-information display:
•In LOCK ( 0: the symbol with an Remove
Key From Ignition
•In ACCESSORY ( q: the symbol with a
Return Ignition Switch To Lock (0) Position
If the key won’t turn from LOCK
( 0 to ACCESSORY
(q, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left
and right. The steering wh eel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.
Models with multi-information display
( 0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this
position.
( q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
( w ON: This is the position when driving.
(e START: This position is for starting the engine.
The switch returns to ON ( w when you let go of
the key.
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Controls
Ignition Switch and Po wer Mode Comparison
*1 : Canadian models
Ignition Switch
PositionLOCK (0
(with/without
the key)ACCESSORY (qON (wSTART (e
Without Smart Entry
System●Engine is turned off and
power is shut down.
●The steering wheel is
locked.
●No electrical
components can be
used.
●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical
components such as the
audio system and the
accessory power socket
can be operated.
●Normal key position
while driving.
●All electrical components
can be used.
●Use this position to start
the engine.
●The ignition switch
returns to the ON
(w
position when you
release the key.
Power ModeVEHICLE OFF
(LOCK)ACCESSORYONSTART
With Smart Entry
System and ENGINE
START/STOP
ButtonButton-Off●Engine is turned off and
power is shut down.
●The steering wheel is
locked*1.●No electrical
components can be
used.
Button-Blinking●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical
components such as the
audio system and the
accessory power socket
can be operated.
Button-
Blinking (engine is turned
off)
On (engine is running)
●All electrical components
can be used.
Button-On●The mode automatically
returns to ON after the
engine starts.
Button is: Blinking On
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Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w*1.
■One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push up or down and release
the turn signal lever, th e exterior turn signals
and turn signal indica tor blink three times.
This feature can be used when signaling for a
lane change.
Right Turn
Left Turn
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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.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the light s on again, 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 and
the parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■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. 92
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have your vehicle 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 position, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, side
marker, position, tail, and rear
license plate lights
U.S. models
Canadian models
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Canadian models
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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 automatica lly depending on the
ambient brightness.
When the light switch is in AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatica lly 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.
You can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
*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 wipers
Light Sensor
Models with automatic intermittent
wipers
U.S. models
U.S. models
Canadian modelsCanadian models
U.S. models
* Not available on all models
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The headlights automatically come 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, a nd 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 tu rn 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. 122
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. 122
Models with multi-information display
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Disable or re-enable the system when the
vehicle is parked and the ignition switch is in
ON
(w*1 and the light switch is in the AUTO
position.
Disabling the system: Pull the light switch
lever toward you and hold it for at least 40
seconds. The auto high -beam indicator in the
meter will blink twice.
Re-enabling the system: Pull the light
switch lever toward you an d hold it for at least
30 seconds. The auto hi gh-beam indicator in
the meter will blink once.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Disabling or Re-enabling the System1 Disabling or Re-enabling the System
The auto high-beam is in the previously selected
disabled or re-enabled sett ing each time you start the
engine.
AUTO Position
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