Seats & Safety System3-54
OCN7H030009
Front air bags are not designed to inflate 
in rear collisions, because occupants 
are moved backward by the force of the 
impact. In this case, inflated air bags 
would not provide any additional benefit.
OCN7H030010
Front air bags may not inflate in side 
impact collisions, because occupants 
move in the direction of the collision, 
and thus in side impacts, front air bag 
deployment would not provide additional 
occupant protection.
However, side and curtain air bags may 
inflate depending on the severity of 
impact.
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In an angled collision, the force of impact 
may direct the occupants in a direction 
where the air bags would not be able to 
provide any additional benefit, and thus 
the sensors may not deploy any air bags.
OCN7H030011
Just before impact, drivers often brake 
heavily. Such heavy braking lowers the 
front portion of the vehicle causing it 
to “ride” under a vehicle with a higher 
ground clearance. Air bags may not 
inflate in this “underride” situation 
because deceleration forces that are 
detected by sensors may be significantly 
reduced by such “underride” collisions. 
Convenience Features5-72
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Lighting Control
To operate the lights, turn the knob at 
the end of the control lever to one of the 
following positions:
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1. OFF
2. AUTO headlight
3. Parking lamp
4. Headlight
Daytime running light (DRL) 
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can 
make it easier for others to see the front 
of your vehicle during the day, especially 
after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will turn the dedicated 
lamp OFF when:
[  The headlights are ON.
[  The parking lamps are ON.
[  The vehicle is turned off.
[  The parking brake is engaged.
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AUTO headlight
The parking lamp and headlight will 
be turned ON or OFF automatically 
depending on the amount of daylight as 
measured by the ambient light sensor on 
the center dash (1).
Even with the AUTO headlight feature 
in operation, it is recommended to 
manually turn ON the headlights when 
driving at night or in a fog, driving in the 
rain, or when you enter dark areas, such 
as tunnels and parking facilities.
NOTICE
[ Do not cover or spill anything on 
the sensor (1) located in front of the 
instrument panel.
[  Do not clean the sensor using 
a window cleaner, the cleanser 
may leave a light film which could 
interfere with sensor operation.
[  If your vehicle has window tint or 
other types of metallic coating on the 
front windshield, the AUTO headlight 
system may not work properly.