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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
POWER Button
■Changing the Power Mode1POWER Button
POWER Button Operating Range
You can start the power system when the keyless
access remote is inside the vehicle.
The power system may also start if the keyless access
remote is close to a door or window, even if it is
outside the vehicle.
ON mode:
The button is on (in red), if the power system is on.
If the battery of the keyless access remote is getting
low, the power system may not start when you press
the POWER button. If the power system does not
start, refer to the following link. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 562
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
Operating RangeVEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The power to all electrical components is turned
off.
Press the button.
Without pressing
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories in
this position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.
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If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the 12-volt battery.
If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
buzzer sounds.
■Automatic Power Off
■Power Mode Reminder
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Warning buzzers may sound from inside and/
or outside the vehicle to remind you that the
keyless access remote is out of the vehicle. If
the buzzer continues even after the remote is
put back inside, place it to be within its
operational range.
■When the power mode is in ON
If the keyless access remo te is taken out of the
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a
warning buzzer sounds from both inside and
outside the vehicle. A warning message on
the multi-information display notifies the
driver inside that the remote outside of the
vehicle.
■When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY
If the keyless access remo te is taken out of the
vehicle, and all the doors are closed, a
warning buzzer sounds from outside the
vehicle.
■Keyless Access Remote Reminder1 Keyless Access Remote Reminder
When the keyless access remote is within the
system’s operational range, and the driver’s door is
closed, the warni ng function cancels.
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the vehicle
after the power system has been turned on, you can
no longer change the POWER button mode or
restart the power system. Always make sure if the
remote is in your vehi cle when you operate the
POWER button.
Removing the keyless access remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.
Do not put the keyless access remote on the
dashboard or in the glove box. It may cause the
warning buzzer to activa te. Under some other
conditions that can prevent the vehicle from locating
the remote, the warning buzzer may also activate
even if the remote is within the system’s operational
range.
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Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the power
mode is in ON.
■One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push up or down and release
the turn signal lever, th e exterior turn signals
and turn signal indicator blink three times.
This feature can be used when signaling for a
lane change.
Right Turn
Left Turn
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Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the lights on ag ain, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The transmission is taken out of
(P and the
parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 87
Do not leave the lights on when the power system is
off because it will caus e the 12-volt battery to
discharge.
Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic
headlight adjusting system that automatically adjusts
the vertical angle of the headlights. If you find a
significant change in th e vertical angle of the
headlights, there may be a problem with the system.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and rear license plate
lights
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Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
When the light switch is in AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
You can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 297
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)1Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
We recommend that you tu rn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
Max
High
Mid
Low
Min
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark
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The headlights automatically co me on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, an d the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you set the power mode to VE HICLE OFF, take the remote with you,
and close the driver’s door.
If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF with the headlight switch on, but do not
open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three mi nutes, if the switch is in
the AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
■Headlight Integration with Wipers*
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1Headlight Integration with Wipers*
This feature activates when the headlights are off in
AUTO .
The instrument panel br ightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light leve ls, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.
1 Automatic Lighting Off Feature
You can change the headli ght auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 297
* Not available on all models
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Fog Lights*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is AUTO, or in .
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set th e parking brake. Setting the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running lights.
The daytime running lights go off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when
the headlight switch is in AUTO and it is getting dark outside.
1Fog Lights*
The fog lights go off when th e headlights turn off, or
when the daytime running lights are on.
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models
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Auto High-Beam
Using a camera attached to the inside of the windshield, this system detects light
sources ahead of the vehicle. Depend ing on the light source, the system
automatically switches the headlights to hi gh beam for optimal visibility at night.1Auto High-Beam
The auto high-beam determines when to change the
headlight beams by responding to the brightness of
the lights ahead of your vehicle. In the following
cases, the system may not respond to the lights
properly:
•The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.
•Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).
•Other light sources, such as street lights and
electric billboards are illuminating the road ahead.
•The brightness level of th e road ahead constantly
changes.
•The road is bumpy or with many curves.
•A vehicle cuts in front of you, or a vehicle in front
of you is not in the preceding or oncoming
direction.
•Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.
If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.
If you do not want the system to be activated at any
time when the headlight switch is in AUTO, consult a
dealer or disable the system. 2 Disabling or Re-enabling the System P. 162
■The headlight switch is in AUTO.■The lever is in the low beam
position.
■The low beams are on and the
system recognizes that you are
driving at night.
■The vehicle speed is above 25 mph
(40 km/h).
The system operates when:
When the camera detects lig hts coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle, the
headlights remain in low beam.
When the camera detects no lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle,
the headlights change to high beam.
The view angle or distance that the camera can detect lights ahead differs
depending on conditions, such as the brightness of the lights and the weather.
How it works
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To activate the system , turn the headlight
switch to AUTO and then set the headlights
to low beam. The auto high-beam indicator
will come on.
2 Light Switches P. 156
The high beams remain on unless:
•You have been driving below 15 mph (24 km/h) for an extended amount of time.
• The speed of the vehicle dr ops below 6 mph (10 km/h).
• The windshield wipers have been runnin g at a high speed for more than a few
seconds.
• You enter a well lit location.
The high beams come back on once the condi tion that caused them to turn off no
longer exists.
If needed, you can temporarily turn the hi gh beams off manually. Turn on the high
beams by pushing the lever forward until you hear a click, or flash the high beams
once by pulling the lever toward you. To turn the high beams back on, repeat one
of the procedures.
■Operating the System1 Operating the System
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 windshield cleanser 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.
To help reduce the likel ihood that high interior
temperatures will cause the camera system to shut
off, when parking, find a shady area or face the front
of the vehicle away from the sun.
If you use a reflective sun shade, do not allow it to
cover the camera housing. Covering the camera can
concentrate heat on the camera.
If the Auto High-Beam Cannot Operate: Clean
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 winds hield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Headlight Switch
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