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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 indicato r 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. 569
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
■Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam
When auto-high beam is active, the headlights switch between high beam and low
beam based on the following conditions.
■Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam
If you want to manually switch the headlights between high beam and low beam,
follow either of the proced ures below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.
Using the lever:
Pull the lever toward you fo r flashing the high beams th en release it within about
one second while driving. u To reactivate the auto high-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the
high beams then release it while driving. The auto high-beam indicator will
come on.
Using the light switch:
Turn the light switch to . u To reactivate the auto high-be am, turn the light switch to AUTO when the
lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.
1How to Use the Auto High-Beam
In the following cases, th e auto high-beam system
may not switch the head lights properly or the
switching timing may be ch anged. In case of the
automatic switching operat ion does not fit for your
driving habits, please swit ch the headlights manually.
•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.).
•Surrounding light sources, such as street lights,
electric billboards and traf fic lights are illuminating
the road ahead.
•The brightness le vel of the road ahead constantly
changes.
•The road is bumpy or has many curves.•A vehicle suddenly appears 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.•A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.
•The oncoming vehicle freq uently disappears under
roadside trees or be hind median barriers.
•The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle,
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.
The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low
beam when:
•Windshield wipers are operating.
•The camera has been detected a dense fog.
Switching to high beam:
All of the following conditions must
be met before the high beams turn
on.
•Your vehicle speed is 45 mph (72
km/h) or more.
• There are no preceding or
oncoming vehicle with headlights
or taillights turned on.
• There are few street lights on the
road ahead.
Switching to low beam:
One of the following conditions
must be met before the low beams
turn on.
•Your vehicle speed is 30 mph (48
km/h) or less.
• There is a preceding or oncoming
vehicle with headlights or
taillights turned on.
• There are many street lights on
the road ahead.
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Controls
Brightness Control
When the power mode is in ON, 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 beeper when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. Several
seconds after you have adjusted 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 Brightness Control
The brightness of the in strument panel will be
reduced when the following conditions:
•The power mode is in ON.
•The parking lights are turned on.
•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 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.
Models without automatic lighting control
Models with automatic lighting control
Control 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, th e 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. 212
Tab
Daytime
Position Night Position
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*
The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in
(R.Sensor
Auto Button
* 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 or the tailgate are open or
closed.
■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
Front:
• When any of the doors or the tailgate are
opened.
• You unlock the driver’s door.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF.
Cargo area:
When the tailg ate is open.
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors or the tailgate 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 30 seconds in the following
situations:
•When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open
it.
•When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF but
do not open a door.
You can change the inte rior light dimming time.
2 Vehicle Customization P. 134
2 Customized Features P. 448
The interior lights go off i mmediately in the following
situations:
•When you lock the driver’s door.
•When you set the power mode to ON.
•When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY
mode.
If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF
mode, the interior light s go off after about 15
minutes.
If you leave the tailgate open in VEHICLE OFF mode,
the cargo area light goes of f after about 30 minutes.
To avoid draining the ba ttery, do not leave the
interior light on for an extended length of time when
the engine is off.
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
Door
Activated
Position
Off
On
Front
Door Activated Position
Off
On
Cargo Area
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Controls
■Front
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
■Second and third row
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses when the front interior
light switch is in the door activated position.
■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.
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.
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Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the built-in key.
■Glove Box1Glove Box
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
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Controls
To open the console box, pull the handle and
slide the box forward.
You can create more storage space by
removing the divider.
■Console Box*
Handle
Divider
* Not available on all models
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