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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam*
Continued
Controls
Auto High-Beam*
Using a camera mounted to the inside of the windshield, this system detects light 
sources ahead of the vehicle. Depending on the light source, the system 
automatically switches the headlights to hi gh beam for optimal visibility at night.1Auto High-Beam*
The auto high-beam determines when to change the 
headlight beams by respondi ng to the brightness of 
the lights ahead of your vehicle. In the following 
cases, the system may not respond to the lights 
properly:
•The brightness of the lights from the preceding or 
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.
•Visibility is poor due to  the weather (rain, snow, 
fog, windshield frost, etc.).
•Other light sources, such as  streetlights and electric 
billboards are illumina ting the road ahead.
•The brightness level of the road ahead constantly 
changes.
•The road is bumpy or with many curves.
•A vehicle cuts in front of you, or a vehicle in front 
of you is not in the preceding or oncoming 
direction.
•Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.
If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient 
for driving, change the  headlight beams manually.
If you do not want the system  to be activated at any 
time when the headlight switch is in  AUTO, consult a 
dealer or disable the system. 2 Disabling or Re-enabling the System  P. 175
■The headlight switch is in AUTO.■The lever is in the low beam 
position.
■The low beams are on and the 
system recognizes that you are 
driving at night.
■The vehicle speed is above 45 mph 
(72 km/h).
The system operates when:
When the camera detects no lights coming  from a preceding or oncoming vehicle, 
the headlights change to high beam.
The view angle or distance that the camera can detect lights ahead differs 
depending on conditions, such as the brightness of the lights and the weather.
How it works
When the camera detects lights coming fro m a preceding or oncoming vehicle, the 
headlights remain in low beam.
* Not available on all models
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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 uWipers and Washers
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)
Change the wiper switch setting according to 
the amount of rain.
■Adjusting wiper operation*
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper 
delay.
■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 without automatic intermittent wipers.
*3: Models with automatic intermittent wipers.
■Windshield Wiper/Washer1 Wipers 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 se tting ( ) and the  LO setting 
become the same.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
Models with intermittent time adjustment ring
All models
Pull to 
use 
washer.
MIST
INT
*2/AUTO*3OFF
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Intermittent Time 
Adjustment Ring*
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 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 Seats
Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible 
while allowing you to ma intain full control of 
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright, 
well back in the seat and be able to 
adequately press the pedals without leaning 
forward, and grip the steering wheel 
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be 
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far 
back from the front airbag in the dashboard 
as possible.
■Adjusting the driver’s power seat*
1 Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
and Transport Cana da recommend that drivers allow 
at least 10 inches (25 cm)  between the center of the 
steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
3WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result 
in serious injury or death if the front 
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front 
airbags as possible  while maintaining 
control of the vehicle.
Move back.
Allow sufficient 
space.
■Adjusting the Seat Positions
1
Adjusting the Seat Positions
Once a seat is adjusted co rrectly, rock it back and 
forth to make sure it is locked in position.
Horizontal 
Position 
Adjustment
Height 
Adjustment 
(Driver’s seat 
only) Seat-back 
Angle 
Adjustment
* Not available on all models
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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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Controls
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control 
dial.
2. Select .
3. Adjust the temperature using the 
temperature control dial.
4. Press the  A/C button (indicator on).
■To rapidly cool down the interior
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Set the temperature to maximum cool.
3. Press the   button (the indicator on).
Selecting   turns th e air conditioning 
system on and automa tically switches the 
system to fresh air mode.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Select .
3. Press the   button.
4. Set the temperature to maximum warm.
■Cooling1To rapidly cool down the interior
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down 
more rapidly by parti ally opening the windows.
While in ECON mode, the system has greater 
temperature fluctuations.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view 
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower 
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the 
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up,  adjust the vents so that 
the air hits th e side windows.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air 
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the 
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes 
visibility.
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