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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
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. uYou can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 85
■Automatic Lighting Control
*
1Automatic 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:
Setting
The exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAXHIGHMIDLOWMINLight Sensor
Bright
Dark
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
120Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain number of 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, and the instrument panel lights turn off
within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver's door.
uYou can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 85
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 (three 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.
■Headlight Integration with Wiper
*
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Headlight Integration with Wiper
*
This feature activates while the headlights are off in
AUTO .
The instrument panel brightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
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 lever, the wipers make
two or three more sweeps before stopping.
1 Wipers and WashersNOTICEDo 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 blades 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.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.
If the wipers stop 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.
Models with adjustment ringAll models
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring
*
MIST
INT : Low speed with
intermittent OFF
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
Long delay
Short delay
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the Seats uAdjusting the Seat Positions
128Controls
■Adjusting the front manual seat(s)
1Adjusting the front manual seat(s)
Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and
forth to make sure it is locked in position.
Horizontal Position
AdjustmentPull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.Height Adjustment(Driver side only)
Pull up or push down the lever
to raise or lower the seat.
Seat-back Angle
AdjustmentPull up the lever to
change the angle.
Driver’s seat is shown.
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135Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior 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 Switches
1 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. 85
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.
Models with i-MIDAll models
Door Activated Position
Off
Front
Door Activated Position
On
Off
Rear
■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.
* Not available on all models
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142Controls
Heating and Cooling
*
Using Vents, Heating and A/C
*
Mode ButtonsChange airflow.Floor and defroster vents Floor vents Dashboard and floor vents Dashboard vents
Fan Control Dial
Adjusts the fan speed.
Rotate the dial all the
way to OFF to turn
everything off.
Button
*
Turns on the A/C, selects airflow
from the dashboard vents, and
switches the mode to recirculation.A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
*
Press to cool the interior or dehumidify
while heating.
Windshield Defroster
ButtonTurns on the A/C, selects airflow
from the defroster vents at the
base of the windshield, and
switches the mode to fresh air.Temperature Control DialAdjusts the interior temperature.
(Recirculation) Button
Press the button and switch the mode
depending on environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on):
Recirculates 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.
(Recirculation) Button
Recirculates air from the vehicle’s
interior through the system.
(Fresh Air) Button
*
Maintains outside ventilation. Keep
the system in fresh air mode in
normal situations.
Models without
A/C button
* Not available on all models
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uuHeating and Cooling
*uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C
*
Controls
The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air.
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control dial.
2. Select .
3. Adjust the temperature using the temperature control dial.■To rapidly warm up the interior
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Select .
3. Set the temperature to maximum warm.
4. Press the button (the indicator on).■To dehumidify the interior
*
When used in combination with the heater, the air conditioning system makes the
interior warm and dry and can prevent the windows from fogging up.
1.Turn the fan on.
2. Press the A/C button to turn on the air conditioning.■Heating
1Heating
When you select , the mode automatically
switches to fresh air.1To rapidly warm up the interior
Change to fresh air mode as soon as the interior gets
warm enough. The windows may fog up if kept in
recirculation mode.
Models with A/C button
Models without A/C button
* Not available on all models
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146Controls
Climate Control System
*
Using Automatic Climate ControlThe automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that will as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1.Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the temperature control dial.
3. Press the (ON/OFF) button to cancel.
1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are pressed 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 that were pressed will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the
fan may not start immediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows,
turning the system on AUTO, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
(ON/OFF)
Button
(Recirculation) Button
Floor and
defroster
vents
Floor vents
Dashboard
and floor
vents
Dashboard
vents
AUTO
Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
Temperature
Control Dial
Fan Control
Dial
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a CD
Features
Playing a CDYour audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in either MP3 or WMA
format. With the CD loaded, press the CD/AUX button.
1Playing a CDNOTICEDo not use CDs with adhesive labels. The label can
cause the CD to jam in the unit.
WMA files protected by digital rights management
(DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system displays FORMAT, then skips to
the next file.
Text data appears on the display under the following
circumstances:•When you select a new folder, file, or track.•When you change the audio mode to CD.•When you insert a CD.
The display shows up to 10 characters of text data.
Press and hold the DISP button to see additional
characters. > indicates that the text data continues.
The display goes back to the previous screen if you
press and hold the button again.
If you eject the CD but do not remove it from the slot,
the system reloads the CD automatically after several
seconds.
SCAN Button
You will get a 10-second
sampling of each song.●Press to sample all
tracks on the CD (all
files in the current
folder in MP3 or
WMA).●Press two times to
sample the first file in
each of the main
folders (MP3 or WMA).●To turn off scan, press
and hold the button.
CD Slot
Insert a CD about halfway
into the CD slot.
DISP Button
Press to display the text
data on a CD (if it was
recorded with text data). CD/AUX
Button
Press to
play a CD. (CD Eject) Button
Press to eject a CD.
VOL/PWR (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
/ (SEEK/SKIP)
Buttons
Press or to
change tracks (files in
MP3 or WMA).RDM (Random) Button●Press to play all tracks/files on
a CD in random order.●Press two times to play all files
in the current folder (MP3 or
WMA) in random order.●To turn off random, press and
hold the button. TUNE/SOUND
Knob
Rotate to skip to
the next folder,
and to skip to the
beginning of the
previous folder in
MP3 or WMA.
RPT (Repeat) Button
●Press to replay a track/file continuously.●Press two times to replay all files in the
current folder (MP3 or WMA).●To turn off repeat, press and hold the button.
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156Features
Audio System Basic OperationTo use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY
(q or
ON
(w.
Use the selector knob or SETUP button to
access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display for some functions.
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection.
SETUP button: Press to select any mode such
as Auto Select, RDS Information , Sound
Settings , Play Mode , and Resume/Pause .
button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
Models with i-MID
1 Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Press the SOURCE,
(+, (-, or button on the
steering wheel to change any audio setting. 2 Audio Remote Controls P. 157
SETUP Menu Items
2 Auto Select P. 160
2 RDS Information P. 161
2 Sound Settings P. 158
2 Play Mode P. 164
2 Resume/Pause P. 174
Button
Selector
Knob
SETUP
Button
Sound Settings
Menu Display