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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
Controls
Auto High-Beam
The front wide view camera detects the lig ht sources ahead of the vehicle such as
the lights of a preceding or on coming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving
at night, the system automatically switch es the headlights between low beam and
high beam depending on the situation.
■Activating the system
When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator
comes on and between the high beam and low beam switches automatically
depending on the situation. •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.
■How to Use the Auto High-Beam
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 Wide View Camera P. 653
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.
Light Switch
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
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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 power mode is in ON.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT*1/AUTO*2, LO,
HI)
Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.
■Adjusting wiper operation*
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
operation.
■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 manual intermittent operation
*2 : Models with automati c intermittent operation
■Windshield Wiper/Washer1Wipers 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
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may 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 defogger 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 setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.
The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the
circuit has returned to normal.
If the wiper stops operating due to any obstacle such as
the buildup of snow, park the vehicle in a safe place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF, then remove
the obstacle.
Models with intermittent time adjustment ring
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring*
MIST
INT
*1/AUTO*2
OFF
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Washer ( )
Sprays on the rear window while you rotate
the switch to this position.
Hold it to activate the rear wiper and to spray
the washer. Once released, the washer spray
will stop and the rear wiper will return to its
selected switch setting after a few sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you put the transmission into
(R with the windshield wipers activated, the
rear wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.
■Rear Wiper/Washer
OFF
ON: Continuous wipe
Washer
INT: Intermittent
Windshield Wiper OperationRear Wiper Operation
IntermittentIntermittent
Low speed wipe
High speed wipeContinuous
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror* button to defog the rear window
and mirrors* when the power mode is in ON. The rear defogger and heated door mirror*
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, it does not automatically
switch off.
1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long time while the
engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making
it difficult to start the engine.
When the power mode is se t to ON and the outside
temperature is below 41°F (5°C), the heated door
mirror may automatically activate for 10 minutes.
Models with heated door mirror
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the power mode is in ON, you can use
the brightness control dial to adjust
instrument panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the dial up.
Dim: Turn the dial down.
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 while you are adjusting
it.
Models with A-type meter
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 turn ed on and it is dark
outside.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
Control Dial
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
The brightness of the gauge is automatically
adjusted depending on the ambient
brightness.
• The brightness becomes darker when the
ambient light is dark.
• The brightness become s brighter when the
ambient light is bright.
■Adjusting the brightness manually
When the power mode is in ON, you can use
the brightness control dial to adjust
instrument panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the dial up.
Dim: Turn the dial down.
u You can change the setting even when
the ambient lighting is bright, but the
brightness of the gauge won't change.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the driver
information interface wh ile you are adjusting
it.
Models with B-type meter
1 Brightness Control
Several seconds after you have adjusted the
brightness, you will be re turned to the previous
screen.
Control Dial
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Controls
Seats
Front Seats
Adjust the driver's seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain 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 front power seats*
1Seats
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
1Front 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.
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
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Height Adjustment
(Driver's seat only)
Seat-back Angle
Adjustment
Driver's seat is shown.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
The power mode must be in ON to use the
heated steering wheel.
Press the button on the lower side of the
steering wheel.
When a comfortable temperature is reached,
press the button again to turn it off.
The heated steering wheel is turned off every
time you start the engine, even if you turned it
on the last time you drove the vehicle.
■Heated Steering Wheel*
Canadian models
1Heated Steering Wheel*
Do not use the heated st eering wheel continuously
when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the
battery may be weaken ed, making the engine
difficult to start.
* Not available on all models
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