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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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1: Canadian models
*2: U.S. models
■Changing the Power Mode
Models with smart entry system
1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the smart entry
remote is inside the vehicle.
If the battery of the smar t entry remote is getting
low, the engine may not start when you push the
ENGINE START/STOP button. If the engine does not
start, refer to the following link. 2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 596
The engine may also run if the smart entry remote is
close to the door or window, ev en if it is outside the
vehicle.
ON mode:
The ENGINE START/STOP button is on (in red), if the
engine is running.
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
Operating Range
Continuously Variable Transmission
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The steering wheel is locked
*1.
The power to all electrical
components is turned off.
Press the button without the
transmission in
( P.
Press the button with the
transmission in
( P. Press the button.
Without pressing
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.
Put the transmission into (P*2.
*2
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with th e remote transmitter or the smart entry
system.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
2Changing the Power Mode P. 170
■Automatic Power Off1Changing the Power Mode
If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while moving the st eering wheel left and
right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the
mode to change.
Canadian models
Canadian models
All models
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Controls
If you open the driver’s door when th e power mode is in ACCESSORY, a warning
buzzer sounds.
When the power mode is set to any mode
other than OFF and you remove the smart
entry remote from the vehicle and shut the
door, an alarm will sound. If the alarm
continues to sound, place the smart entry
remote in another location.
■When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY
The alarm will sound from outside the vehicle.
■When the power mode is in ON
An alarm will sound both inside and outside
the vehicle. In addition, a warning indicator
will appear on the instrument panel.
■Power Mode Reminder
■Smart Entry Remote Reminder1 Smart Entry Remote Reminder
When the smart entry remote is within the system’s
operational range, and all the doors are closed, the
warning function cancels.
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the vehicle
after the engine has been started, you can no longer
change the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or
restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is
in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
Removing the smart entry remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.
Do not put the smart entr y remote on the dashboard
or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer
to activate. Under some other conditions that can
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the
warning buzzer may also activate even if the remote
is within the system’s operational range.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uIgnition Switch and Power Mode Comparison
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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w*1.
■(A): Turn signal
When turning the car, push the lever up or
down based on the direction you want to
turn, and the turn signal will blink.
■(B): One-touc h turn signal
When you lightly push the lever up or down
and release it, the turn signal will blink 3
times.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Turn Signals
The turn signal indicator on the instrument panel will
blink when the external turn signal blinks. 2 Indicators P. 84(A)
(A)
(B)
(B)
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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.
*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 de nse 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
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
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, 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. 127
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. 127
Models with multi-information display
* Not available on all models
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