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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam*
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Controls
To activate the system, turn the headlight
switch to AUTO and then set the headlights
to low beam. The auto high-beam indicator
will come on.
2 Light Switches P. 169
The high beams remain on unless:
•You have been driving below 30 mph (48 km/h) for an extended amount of time.
• The windshield wipers have been running at a high speed for more than a few
seconds.
• You enter a well lit location.
The high beams come back on once the condition that caused them to turn off no
longer exists.
If needed, you can temporar ily turn the system off manually. Turn on the high
beams by pushing the lever forward until yo u hear a click, or flash the high beams
once by pulling the lever toward you. To tu rn the system back on, pull and hold the
lever toward you for a few seconds.
■Operating the System1 Operating the System
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.•Do not attach an object or film to the area around
the camera.
If the camera receives a st rong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.
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 air flow directed toward the camera.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cool s down the area around
the camera.
If the Auto High-Beam Cannot Operate: Clean
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.
Headlight Switch
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam*
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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDaytime Running Lights
Controls
Daytime Running Lights
The headlights come on slightly dimmer th an normal 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 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 headlight switch is turned on, or when
the head light 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.
1 Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights come on dimmer when
the headlight switch is in than when it is in
AUTO
*. In AUTO*, if the ambient brightness is dark,
the low beam headlights come on.U.S. models
Canadian models
All models
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the ignition switch is in ON (w*1, you
can use the (select/reset) knob to adjust
instrument panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
Dim: Turn the knob to the left.
You will hear a beeper when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. Several
seconds after you have adjusted the
brightness, you will be returned to the
previous screen.
*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.
To cancel the reduced in strument panel brightness
when the exterior lights are on, turn the knob to the
right until the brightness display is up to max, the
beeper sounds.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
(Select/Reset) Knob
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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 headligh ts behind you. Press
the AUTO button to turn this function on and
off. When activated, the AUTO indicator
comes on.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions*
1 Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Front Seats P. 187
Tab
Daytime
Position Night PositionUp
Down
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*1 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R.
Sensor
Auto Button
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the Seats uHead Restraints
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Controls
Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.
To remove a head restraint:
Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the
restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint:
Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height
while pressing the release butto n. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked
in position.
■Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints1 Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints
To remove and install the rear outer head restraint,
recline the seat-back slightly forward as the space
between the ceili ng and the seat-back is limited.
3WARNING
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the
head restraints can result in severe injury
during a crash.
Always replace the he ad restraints before
driving.
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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
• When any doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver’s door.
• You remove the key from the ignition
switch.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Interior Light Switches1 Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 se conds after the doors are
closed.
The lights go off after about 30 seconds in the
following situations:
•When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open it.
•When you remove the key from the ignition switch
but do not open a door.
•When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) but do not open a door.
You can change the interi or lights dimming time.
2 Customized Features P. 122
The interior lights go off i mmediately in the following
situations:
•When you lock the driver’s door.
•When you turn the ignition switch to ON ( w*1.
•When you close the driver’s door with the key in
the ignition switch.
•When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY
mode.
*1: Models with the sma rt entry system have an ENGINE
START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Models with multi-information display
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
On
Off
Door Activated Position
Front
*
Rear
Door Activated Position
Off
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
* Not available on all models
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Lights
Controls
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
■ON
The light comes on when you open the
tailgate, and goes off when closed.
■OFF
The light stays off with or without opening the
tailgate.
■Map Lights1 Interior Light Switches
To avoid draining the ba ttery, do not leave the
interior light on for an extended length of time when
the engine is off.
If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) mode, or without the key in the ignition
switch, the interior li ghts go off after about 15
minutes.
1 Map Lights
When the front interior li ght switch is in the door
activated position and any door is open, the map
light will not go off when you press the lens.
Models with moonroof
Models with moonroof
Models without moonroof
■Cargo Area Light
OnOff
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