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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
1Ignition Switch
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in (P
.
If you open the driver’s door when the key is in LOCK
(0
or ACCESSORY (q
, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key out.
When this happens, the following messages appear
on the multi-information display:
•In LOCK (0
: REMOVE KEY .•In ACCESSORY (q
: REMOVE KEY . The buzzer will
stop when you take the key out.
If the key won’t turn from LOCK
(0
to ACCESSORY
(q , turn the key while moving the steering wheel left
and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.
0
LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this
position.
q
ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
w
ON: This is the position when driving.
e
START: This position is for starting the engine.
The switch returns to ON w when you let go of
the key.
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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Turn Signals
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Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w
.
Light Switches
Rotating the light swit ch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch.
■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.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation
1Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
Repeatedly turning the headlights on and off reduces
the life of the HID headlight bulbs.
If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause th e battery to discharge.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail and license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and license plate
lights
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Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness. u You can change the auto light
sensitivity setting.
2
Customized Features P. 79
■Automatic lighting off feature
The headlights, all other exterior lights, a nd the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you remove the key, and close the driver’s door.
u You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 79
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK (
0
with the headlight switch on, but do not
open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, 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.
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)1Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
We recommend that you turn 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
MAXHIGHMIDLOWMIN
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark
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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
• When any of the doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver’s door.
• You remove the key from the ignition
switch.
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
■Interior Light Switches1 Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 seconds 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 remove the key from the ignition switch
but do not open a door.
You can change the interior lights dimming time. 2 Customized Features P. 79
The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:
•When you lock the driver’s door.•When you close the driver’s door with the key in
the ignition switch.
•When you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
.
If you leave any of the doors open without the key in
the ignition switch, the interior lights go off after
about 15 minutes.
Door Activated Position
OffFront
Door Activated Position
On
Off
Rear
On
■Map Lights
1
Map Lights
When the ceiling light switch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the map light will not
go off when you press the lens.
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uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the master key.
■Detachable shelf
The shelf in the glove box is detachable. To
remove it, disengage the tabs.
■Glove Box1 Glove Box
The glove box light comes on when the parking lights
are on.
3 WARNING
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
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uu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® u HFL Menus

“Change passcode”
Store a phonebook entry.
Edit the number of an existing phonebook entry.
Delete a phonebook entry.
Transfer contacts from your phone to HFL.
Hear a list of all stored phonebook entries.
Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input at each key
cycle to access the system.
Change your security passcode.
Set how you want to be notified of an incoming call.
Set to automatically transfer calls from your phone to HFL when you
enter the vehicle.
Hear a tutorial for genera l rules on using the system.
Hear a list of available commands and additional information describing each command. “Store”
“Edit”
“Delete”
“Receive contact” *
“List”
“Security”
“Call notification”
“Auto transfer”
“Phonebook”
“System setup”
“Tutorial”
“Hands-free help”
Clear the system of all paired phon
es, phonebook entries, and security
passcode.
“Clear”
* Not available on all models
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uu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® u HFL Menus
You can make calls using any phone number or a name in the HFL phonebook, and
redial the last number called.
2 HFL Phonebook P. 183
■Direct dialing a phone number
1. Say “Call” or “Dial. ”
2. Say the number you want to dial after the prompts.
3. Say “Call” or “Dial” after the prompts.
■From the HFL phonebook
1. Say “Call” or “Dial.“
2. Say the name stored in the HFL phonebook after the prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts.
■To redial the last number called by HFL
Say “Redial.”
■To end a call
Press the (HFL back) button.
■Making a Call1Making a Call
Press the button and follow the prompts.
HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, with has a maximum
range of about 30 feet (10 meters).
HFL allows you to talk up to 30 minutes after you
remove the key from the ignition switch. However,
this may weaken the vehicle’s battery.
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uu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® u HFL Menus
This command group allows you to change or customize HFL basic settings.
■To set a four-digit passcode to lock the HFL system for security
1. Say “System Setup.”
2. Say “Security.”
3. Follow the HFL prompts and say the four-digit number of your choice.
4. Follow the HFL prompts and confirm the number.
■To change the security passcode
1. Say “System Setup.”
2. Say “Change Passcode” after the prompts.
3. Say the new four-digit passcode after the HFL prompts.
4. Follow the HFL prompts.
■To select a ring tone or a prompt as the incoming call notification
1. Say “System Setup.”
2. Say “Call Notification” after the prompts.
3. Say “Ring Tone” or “Prompt” after the prompts. For no audible
notification, say “Off.”
■System Setup1System Setup
Press the button before a command.
Once a passcode is set, you are required to enter the
passcode with every new key cycle to use HFL.
If you forget the code, go to your dealer to have the
passcode reset. Yo u can also cancel the passcode by
clearing all the data st ored in the HFL system.
2 To clear the system P. 186
The default setting of the incoming notification is a
ring tone.
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
•Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood
is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressure, check for damage and excessive wear.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 259
• Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICEWhen doors are frozen shut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert key if the water freezes in
the hole.
Heat from the engine an d exhaust can ignite
flammable materials left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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
3. Turn the ignition switch to START (e

without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1. Keepi
ng your right foot on the brake peda l, release the parking brake. Check that
the parking brake indicator has gone off.
2 Parking Brake P. 216
2. Put the shift lever in (D
. Select (R
when reversing.
3. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal
to pull away.
1Starting the Engine
Do not hold the key in START (e
for more than 15
seconds.
•If the engine does not start right away, wait for at
least 10 seconds before trying again.
•If the engine starts, but then immediately stops,
wait at least 10 seconds before repeating step 3
while gently depressing the accelerator pedal.
Release the accelerator pedal once the engine
starts.
The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from
theft. If an improperly code d key (or other device) is
used, the engine’s fuel system is disabled.
2 Immobilizer System P. 100
■Starting to Drive
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