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Auto High-Beam
The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the
lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at
night, the system automatica lly switches the headlights between low beam and high
beam depending on the situation.
When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator
comes on and the auto high-beam is activated.
•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 indicato r does not come 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.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 Sensor Camera P. 489
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.
■How to Use the Auto High-Beam
Front Sensor Camera
Auto High-Beam
IndicatorLight Switch
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
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You can turn the auto high-beam system off. If you want to turn the system off or
on, set the power mode to ON, then carry out the following procedures while the
vehicle is stationary. To turn the system off:
With the light switch is in AUTO, pull the lever
toward you and hold it for at least 40 seconds.
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks
twice, release the lever.
To turn the system on:
With the light switch is in AUTO, pull the lever
toward you and hold it for at least 30 seconds.
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks
once, release the lever.
■How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam1 How to Use the Auto High-Beam
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed toward the camera.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cool s down the area around
the camera.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message
appears:
•Park your vehicle in a sa fe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
1 How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam
If you turn the auto high-beam system off, the system
does not operate until you turn the system on.
Park in a safe place before turning the system off or
on.
AUTO Position
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
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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 deic e the windshield at the wiper park area
and along the driver side edge of the wi ndshield when the power mode is in ON.
The heated windshield will automatically
switch off after 15 minutes.
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.
Canadian models
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.
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Driving Position Memory System
You can store two driver’s seat and door mirror positions with the driving 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 two preset positions and the seat
adjusts to retracted positions of one of the two preset positions automatically.
The seat will move to the stored position when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
The driver’s seat moves rearward 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 seat moves forward to
the DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.
1 Driving Position Memory System
Using the audio/informati on screen, you can disable
the automatic seat adjustment function. 2 Customized Features P. 335
The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/
OFF. 2 Customized Features P. 335
System Operation
The system will not operate if:
•The vehicle is moving.
•Either memory position button is pressed while the
seat is in motion.
•The seat position is adju sted while in operation.
•The memory 1 or 2 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
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1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat and th e door mirrors to the
desired position.
2. Press the SET button.
u The memory button i ndicator light will
blink.
3. Press and hold memory button
(1 or (2
within five seconds of pressing the SET
button.
u Once the seat and the door mirror
positions have been memorized, the
indicator light on the button you pressed
stays on and you will hear the double-
beep.
1. Put the transmission into
(P.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (
(1 or (2).
u The indicator light will blink.
The seat and the door mirrors will
automatically move to the memorized
positions. When they have finished moving,
the indicator light stays on.
■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 or the door mirror 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
■Recalling the Stored Position1 Recalling the Stored Position
The seat and the door mirror s will stop moving if you:
•Press the SET button or memory button (1 or (2.
•Adjust the seat position or door mirrors.
•Put the transmission into a position other than (P.
•Press the mode selector up or down.
Models with mode selector
Memory
Button 1
Memory
Button 2
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■Folding in the door mirrors
Lock the driver’s door with the key, press the lock button on the remote transmitter,
touch the door lock sensor on any door, or press the door lock button on the
tailgate. u The mirrors start folding in automatically.
■Folding out the door mirrors
Unlock the driver’s door us ing the key, remote transmitter or keyless access system.
u The mirrors start folding out automatically.
■Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function*1Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function*
You cannot turn the automatic folding out
automatically if they have been folded in using the
folding button.
You can turn the automa tic folding door mirror
function on and off. 2 Customized Features P. 335
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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Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side
temperature control buttons.
3. Press the (ON/OFF) button to cancel.1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are presse d while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button th at was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
During idle-stops, air-conditioning is suspended, and
only the blower remains active.
If you do not want air-cond itioning suspended, press
the Auto Idle Stop OFF button to cancel idle-stop.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may not start i mmediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh air mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperat ure to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button switches the climate
control system between on and off. When turned on,
the system returns to your last selection.
Floor and
defroster
vents
Floor
vents
Dashboard and floor
vents, and back of
the center console
Dashboard vents
and back of the
center console
AUTO Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Buttons Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Buttons
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button (ON/OFF) Button
Fan Control Button SYNC
(Synchronization) Button
(Recirculation) Button
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■Switching between the recirc ulation and fresh air modes
Press the (recirculation) button and switch the mode depending on
environmental conditions.
Recirculation mode (indicator on): Recirculat es air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh air mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.1 Using Automatic Climate Control
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the
driver’s ID (DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2) is detected, and
the climate control settings are turned to the
respective mode automatically when you set the
power mode to ON.
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You can set the temperature synchronously for the driver’s side and the passenger’s
side in synchronization mode.
1.Press the SYNC button.
u The SYNC indicator will come on.
u The system switches to synchronization mode.
2. Adjust the temperature using the driver’s side temperature control buttons.
Press the SYNC button or adjust the interior temp erature using the passenger’s side
temperature control buttons to return to dual mode.
■Synchronization Mode1Synchronization Mode
When the system is in dua l mode, the driver’s side
temperature and the passe nger’s side temperature
can be set separately.
Driver’s Side Temperature
Control Buttons Passenger’s Side Temperature
Control Buttons
SYNC
Button
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You can set the rear passenger compartment
temperature different than the driver’s, using
the rear temperature control dial.
■Rear Temperature Control Dial*1 Rear Temperature Control Dial*
The rear temperature can be adjusted when the
climate control system is on.Dial up to
raise the
temperature.
Dial down to
lower the
temperature.
Rear
Temperature
Control Dial
Position of
driver’s
temperature
* Not available on all models
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