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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 mirrors
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
Heated Windshield Button*
Press the heated windshield button to deice
the windshield at the wiper park area and
along the driver side edge of the windshield
when the power mode is in ON.
The heated windshield will automatically
switch off after 15 minutes.
1Rear 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 ti me 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.
1 Heated Windshield Button*
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been deiced. Also, do not use
the system for a long peri od when 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 39°F (4°C), the heated
windshield may automatically activate for up to 15
minutes.
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Continued
Controls
Brightness Control
When the power mode is in ON, you can use
the
(+/(- button to adjust instrument panel
brightness.
Brighten: Press the
(+ button.
Dim: Press the
(- button.
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 display.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the driver
information interface while you are adjusting
it.
■Adjusting the Instrument Panel Brightness1 Brightness Control
The brightness of the in strument panel will be
reduced when the followi ng conditions have been
met:
•The power mode is in ON.
•The parking lights are turned on.•The ambient lighting is low.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
( +/(- Button
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
When the power mode is in ON, you can use
the
(+/(- button to adjust head-up display
brightness.
Brighten: Press the
(+ button.
Dim: Press the
(- button.
The display will return to its original state
several seconds after adjusting the brightness.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the driver
information interface wh ile you are adjusting
it.
■Adjusting the Head-Up Display Brightness*
( +/(- Button
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
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Controls
Driving Position Memory System
You can store three driver’s seat, front passenger’s seat*, steering wheel*1 and door
mirror*1 positions with the drivin g position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or keyless
access system, door mirrors adjust to one of the three preset positions
*1 and the seat
adjusts to retracted position s of one of the three preset positions automatically.
The steering wheel and the seat will move to the stored position when you set the
power mode to ACCESSORY
*1.
When you enter the vehicle, the display briefly shows you which remote transmitter
you used to unlock the vehicle.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
The driver’s seat moves rearward and steering
wheel fully up depending on the set seating
position once you
•Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in
(P.
• Turn the engine off.
• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY
position, the driver’s s eat and steering wheel
moves to the DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.
*1: Driver’s seat only
1 Driving Position Memory System
Using the audio/informati on screen, you can disable
the automatic seat, steeri ng wheel and door mirrors
adjustment function. 2 Customized Features P. 345
The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/
OFF. 2 Customized Features P. 345
System Operation
The system will not operate if:
•The vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).•Either memory button is pr essed while the seat or
steering wheel is in motion.
•The seat or steering wheel position is adjusted
while in operation.
•The memory 1, 2, or 3 position is set fully to the
rear.
•The mode selector is pressed up or down while in
operation.
Models with mode selector
DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2
* Not available on all models
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Controls
1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat, front passenger’s seat*, the
steering wheel*1 and the door mirrors*1 to
the desired position.
2. Press the SET button.
u You will hear the beeper, and the
memory button indicator light will blink.
3. Press and hold memory button
(1, (2, or
(3 within five seconds of pressing the SET
button.
u Once the seat, the steering wheel
*1 and
the outside mirror*1 positions have been
memorized, the indicator light on the
button you pressed stays on and you will
hear the double-beep.
*1: Driver’s seat only
■Storing a Position in Memory1 Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:
•You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.
•You readjust the seat, the steering wheel*1 or the
door mirror*1 position before the double-beep.
•You set the power mode to any position except
ON.
•You press the mode selector up or down.
Models with mode selector
Memory Button 1
Memory Button 2
SET Button
Memory Button 3
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
Controls
1. Put the transmission into (P.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (
(1, (2, or (3).
u You will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light will blink.
The seat, the steering wheel
*1 and the door
mirrors*1 will automatically move to the
memorized positions. When it has finished
moving, you will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light stays on.
*1: Driver’s seat only
■Recalling the Stored Position1 Recalling the Stored Position
The seat, the steering wheel
*1 and the door mirrors*1
will stop moving if you:
•Press the SET button or memory button ( 1, (2, or
( 3.
•Adjust the seat position, door mirrors*1, or steering
wheel*1.
•Put the transmission into a position other than ( P.
•Press the mode selector up or down.
Models with mode selector
Memory Buttons
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAdjusting the Steering Wheel
Controls
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
Push and hold the adjustment switch to move
the steering wheel in, out, up or down.
u Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.1Adjusting the Steering Wheel
3WARNING
Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.
Adjustment Switch
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Controls
Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When you are driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rearview mirror and
power door mirrors
* reduce the glare from
headlights behind you. Press the auto button
to turn this functi on on and off. When
activated, the auto indicator comes on.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door
Mirrors*
1 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. 190
Sensor
Auto Button
1 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors*
The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in
(R.
* Not available on all models
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uuMirrors uPower Door Mirrors
Controls
Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the
power mode is set to ON.
■Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.
■Folding door mirrors*
Press the fold button to fold the door mirrors.
If activated, either side door mirror
automatically tilts do wnward when you put
the transmission into
(R; this improves close-
in visibility on the selected side of the vehicle
when backing up. The mirror automatically
returns to its original position when you take
the transmission out of
(R.
To activate this feature, set the power mode
to ON and slide the selector switch to the left
or right side.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Fold Button*
■Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
Selector Switch
* Not available on all models
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uuMirrors uPower Door Mirrors
Controls
■Folding in th e door mirrors
Lock the driver’s door using the key, press the lock button on the remote
transmitter, or touch the door lock sensor on any door. u The mirrors start folding in automatically.
■Folding out the door mirrors
Unlock the driver’s door using the key, press the unlock button on the remote
transmitter, or grab the door handle on any door.
u The mirrors start folding out automatically.
■Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function*1Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function*
If you use the fold button to fold the door mirrors,
the auto folding door mirror function will not work.
You can turn the automa tic folding door mirror
function on and off.
2 Customized Features P. 345
Door mirrors will not fold automatically when locking
from inside the vehicle usi ng lock tab or master door
lock switch.
* Not available on all models
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