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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Wipers and Washers
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Adjusting the delay
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the
wiper delay.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the le ver, the wipers make
two or three more sw eeps before stopping.
■Windshield Wiper/Washer1Wipers and Washers
NOTICEDo not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICEIn cold weather, the bl ades may freeze to the
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens. When the vehicle starts moving, the
wipers make a single sweep.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation's
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting
become the same.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring
MIST Pull to
use
washer.
OFF
INT
: Low speed with
intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipeLong delay
Short delay
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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Wipers and Washers
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
■Wiper switch (OFF, ON)
The wiper operates intermittently after
completing a few sweeps.
■Washer ( )
Sprays while you rotate the switch to
this position.
Hold it to activate the wiper and to spray the
washer. Once released, it stops operating
after a few more sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you shift the transmission to
(R
with the front wiper activated, the rear wiper
operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.
■Rear Wiper/Washer1Wipers and Washers
If the wiper stops operating due to any obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and turn the ignition
switch to ACCESSORY
(q
or LOCK (
0
, then remove
the obstacle.
The wiper motor is equipped with a breaker that may
stop motor operation temporarily to prevent an
overload. Wiper operation will return to normal
within a few minutes, once the circuit has returned to
normal.
ON : Intermittent
OFF
Washer
Front Wiper PositionRear Wiper Operation
INT (Intermittent)Intermittent
LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)Continuous
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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Brightness Control
Brightness Control
When the parking lights are turned on and the
ignition switch is in ON
(w
, you can use the
brightness control knob to adjust instrument
panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
Dim: Turn the knob to the left.
You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. The multi-
information display will return to its original
state several seconds after you adjust the
brightness.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the multi-
information display while you are adjusting it.
1Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.
Pressing either (information) button
switches the display.
If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness
display is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels
the reduced instrument pa nel brightness when the
exterior lights are on.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
Control Knob
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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door
mirror button to defog the rear window and
mirrors when the ig nition is in ON
(w
.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch of f after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically
switch off.
1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
NOTICEWhen cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
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 period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.
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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Driving Position Memory System
Driving Position Memory System
You can store two driver’s seat positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, the seat
adjusts automatically to one of the two preset positions.
The multi-information display shows you w
hich remote transmitter you used to
unlock the vehicle when you enter.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is lin ked to memory button
(1
.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is lin ked to memory button
(2
.
1Driving Position Memory System
Using the multi-information display, you can disable
the automatic seat adjustment function.
2 Customized Features P. 79
DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2
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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Driving Position Memory System
1. Adjust the driver’s seat to the
desired position, and turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
.
2. Press the SET button.
u You will hear the beeper, and the
memory button indicator light will blink.
3. Press memory button
(1
or (2
within five
seconds of pressing the SET button.
u Once the seat position has been
memorized, the indicator light on the
button you pressed stays on.
1. Move the shift lever to
(P
.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (
(1
or (2
).
u You will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light will blink.
The seat will automatically move to the
memorized position. Wh en it has finished
moving, you will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light stays on.
■Storing a Position in Memory1Storing 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 position before the double-
beep.
•You turn the ignition switch to any position except
ON (w
.
Memory Button 1Memory Button 2
Set Button
■Recalling the Stored Position1Recalling the Stored Position
The seat will stop moving if you:
•Press the SET button, or a memory button ( (1

or
(2
).•Adjust the seat position.•Shift into any position except (P
.
Memory Buttons
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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Adjusting the Steering Wheel
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.
1. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up.
u The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out.
u Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.
3. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever
down to lock the steering wheel in position.
u After adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out.1Adjusting the Steering Wheel
Make any steering wheel adjustments before you
start driving.
3 WARNING
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.To adjust
To lock Lever
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117Continued
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct
driving position.When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare
from headlights behind you. Press the auto
button to turn this function on and off.
When activated, the au to
indicator comes on.
Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the
ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
■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.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 119
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R
.
Indicator
Auto ButtonSensor
Selector SwitchAdjustment Switch
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uu Adjusting the Mirrors u Power Door Mirrors
If activated, the passenger side door mirror
automatically tilts downward when you put
the shift lever in
(R
; this improves close-in
visibility on the passenger side of the vehicle
when backing up. The mirror automatically
returns to its original position when you shift
out of
(R
.
To activate this feat ure, turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
and slide the selector switch
to the passenger’s side.
■Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
Selector Switch
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119Continued
Adjusting the Seats
Adjusting the Seat Positions
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
■Adjusting the front seat
1Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjust ments before driving.
3 WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
Move back.
Allow sufficient
space.
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Height Adjustment
(Driver’s seat only)
Seat-back Angle
Adjustment
Driver’s seat is shown
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