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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
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Controls
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, 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. 115, 325
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 br ightness 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. 115, 325
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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.
• The headlight switch is AUTO.
• 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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
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 automatically 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 indicator does not co me 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. 491
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
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
Controls
■Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam
When auto-high beam is active, the head lights 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 h eadlights between high beam and low beam,
follow either of the procedur es 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 for flashing the hi gh beams then release it within about
one second while driving. u To reactivate the auto hi gh-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the
high beams then release it while driv ing. The auto high-beam indicator will
come on.
Using the light switch:
Turn the light switch to . u To reactivate the au to high-beam, 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 operati on 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 level of th e 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 op erating at a high speed.
•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 25 mph (40
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 15 mph (24
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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
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 wh ile 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
The brightness of the in strument panel will be
reduced when:
•The ignition switch is in ON ( w*1.
•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 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
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 driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare
from headlights 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. 172
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 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.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■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. 115, 325
The interior lights go off im mediately 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.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Door Activated Position
Off
Front*
Door Activated Position
On
Off
RearModels 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.
■Map Lights1Interior 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
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