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Controls
Brightness Control
When the power mode is in ON, you can use
the
(+ or (- 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 you have adjusted the
brightness, you will be returned to the
previous display.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the MID
while you are adjusting it.
1 Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightne ss varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.
When it is bright out side and the headlight
integration with the wi per is activated, the
instrument panel bri ghtness does not change.
To cancel the reduced in strument panel brightness
when the exterior lights are on, press the
( + button
until the brightness display is up to max, the beeper
sounds.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
( + Button
(- Button
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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.
When you are driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rearview mirror and
power door mirrors
* reduce the glare from
headlights behind you, based on inputs from
the mirror sensor. This feature is always active.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door
Mirrors
*
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. 187
1Automatic 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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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the tailgate and doors are open or
closed.
■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
• When the tailgate or any of the doors are
opened.
• You unlock the driver’s door.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the tailgate or any doors are open or
closed.
■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 30 seconds in the following
situations:
•When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open
it.
•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. 125
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
The interior lights go off i mmediately in the following
situations:
•When you lock the driver’s door.•When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY
mode.
•When you set the power mode to ON.
If you leave any of the tailgate or doors open in
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode, th e interior lights go off
after about 15 minutes.
Door Activated Position
Off
On
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Controls
■Front
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the (map light) button.
■Second and third row
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the (map light) button when the
front interior light switch is in the door
activated position.
■ON
The light comes on when you open the
tailgate, and goes off when closed.
■OFF
The light stays off with or without opening the
tailgate.
■Map Lights1 Interior Light Switches
When the interior light switch is in ON, if you close
the tailgate and all doors in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
mode, the interior light s go off after about 30
minutes.
However, when the 12-volt battery is weaken, the
interior lights go off afte r about 30 minutes if any
door is open.
1 Map Lights
When the interior light swit ch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the map light will not
go off when you press the button.
Front
Second and third row
■Cargo Area Lights
Off On
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Interior Convenience Items
Press the button to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the built-in key.
■Removable shelf
The shelf in the glove box is detachable. To
remove it, disengage the tabs.
The removed shelf can be stored upside down
in the glove box.
■Glove Box1 Glove Box
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Glove Box
To Lock
Shelf
Tabs
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Controls
Pull the passenger’s side handle to open the
console compartment.
Pull the driver’s side handle to open the utility
tray in the console lid.
■Console Tray
Slide or lift the tray when you use the console
compartment. u To lift this tray, slide it rearward, then
pull it up.
■Front and Rear* Console Compartment
* Not available on all models
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Press the raised detent to open the lid. To
close the lid, push it down until it latches.
Pull the handle to open the cargo floor lid.
■Center Pocket
Press
■Under-floor Storage Area
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Controls
■Front seat beverage holders
Are located in the console between the front
seats.
■Door side beverage holders
Are located on the both of front and rear door
side pockets.
■Beverage Holders1 Beverage Holders
NOTICE
Spilled liquids ca n damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are us ing the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.
Front:
Rear:
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■Second row seat beverage holders
Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat
beverage holders.
Are located in the console between the
second row seats.
■Third row seat beverage holders
Models with bench seat
Models with captain seat
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Controls
The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY
or ON.
■Accessory power socket (center pocket)
Open the lid and the cover to use it.
■Accessory power socket (front console
compartment)*
Pull the handle and open the cover to use it.
■Accessory Power Sockets1 Accessory Power Sockets
NOTICE
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element: The power socket can overheat.
The accessory power socket s are designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC access ories that are rated 180
watts (15 amps) or less.
To prevent 12-volt battery drain, use the power
socket only when the power system is on.
* Not available on all models
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