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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
Controls
■Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam
When the auto-high beam indicator comes on, the headlights switch between high
beam and low beam based on the following conditions.
High beamLow beam
All of the following conditions must
be met before the high beams turn
on.
●Your vehicle speed is 25 mph (40
km/h) or more.
●There are no preceding or
oncoming vehicles with
headlights or taillights turned on.
●There are few street lights on the
road ahead.
One of the following conditions
must be met before the low beams
turn on.
●Your vehicle speed is 15 mph (24
km/h) or less.
●There is a preceding or oncoming
vehicle with headlights or
taillights turned on.
●There are many street lights on
the road ahead.
1 How to Use the Auto High-Beam
In the following cases, th e auto high-beam system
may not switch the head lights properly or the
switching timing may be ch anged. If the automatic
switching operation does not fit your driving habits,
please switch the headlights manually.
•The brightness of the ligh ts from a preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.
•Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).
•Surrounding light sources like street lights, electric
billboards, and tr affic lights are illuminating the
road ahead.
•The brightness level of th e road ahead constantly
changes.
•The road is bumpy or has many curves.•A vehicle suddenly appears 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.•A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.
•The oncoming vehicle freq uently disappears under
roadside trees or be hind median barriers.
•The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle,
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.
The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low
beam when:
•Windshield wipers are op erating at a high speed.
•The camera has detected a dense fog.
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Controls
■Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam
If you want to manually switch the headlights between high beam and low beam,
follow either of the proced ures below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.
Using the lever:
Pull the lever toward you for flashi ng the high beams then release it.
u To reactivate the auto high-beam, follo w either of the procedures below and
the auto high-beam indicator will come on.
• Pull the lever towards you and release it.
• Turn the light switch to and then to AUTO when the lever is in the low beam
position.
Using the light switch:
Turn the light switch to . u To reactivate the auto high-be am, turn the light switch to AUTO when the
lever is in the low beam position, and the auto high-beam indicator will come
on.1 How to Use the Auto High-Beam
How to turn off the Auto High-Beam System
You can turn the auto high- beam system on and off.
2 Vehicle Settings P. 126
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 or poor viewing
condition. message appears:
•Park your vehicle in a safe place, and make sure the
windshield is clean.
Clean the windshield if it is dirty. If the message
does not disappear after dr iven for a while, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
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Controls
Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions
1Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Front Seats P. 181
Tab
Daytime
Position
Night Position
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Controls
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 doors are opened.
• When the driver’s door is unlocked.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF.
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■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 about 30 seconds in the
following situations:
•When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open it.
•When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF but
do not open a door.
You can change the interi or lights dimming time.
2 Vehicle Settings P. 126
The interior lights go off im mediately in the following
situations:
•When you lock the driver’s door.
•When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY
mode.
•When you set the power mode to ON.
To avoid draining the ba ttery, do not leave the
interior lights on for an extended length of time
when the engine is off.
If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF
mode, the interior light s go off after about 15
minutes.
Door Activated Position
ON
Front
OFF
Door Activated
Position
Rear
ON
OF
F
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uuInterior Convenience Items uInterior Lights
Controls
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the switches.
■Map Light Switches1Map Light Switches
When the interior light swit ch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the map light will not
go off when you press the switches.
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Features
Emergency Call (eCall)
Automatic emergency call
If your vehicle is involved in a collision, the
vehicle will attempt to connect to a Public
Safety Answering Point (PSAP) operator. Once
a connection is established, your location
information will be sent to a PSAP operator
with whom you will be able to speak.
When an emergency call is initiated, the vehicle speakers are disabled so that you
can hear the operator.
When the power mode is set to ON, the eCall indicator lights up in green for 1
second, then in red for 1 second.
eCall Indicator
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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 pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 451
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, 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 the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s 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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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on for 30 seconds
when you pull up the electric parking
brake switch.
2. Check that the tr ansmission is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altit udes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Consult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly c oded device is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System P. 156
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
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Driving
You can remotely start the engine using the keyless remote.
■To start the engine
Press the button, then press and hold
the button.
u Some exterior lights flash once.
If the engine starts successfully, some exterior
lights flash six times.
If the engine does not start, exterior lights will
not flash. u Go within the rang e, and try again.
■Remote Engine Start1Remote Engine Start
The remote engine start may violate local laws.
Before using the remote e ngine start, check your
local laws.
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the keyless re mote, the range will be
reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide ga s is toxic and can
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly
enclosed areas.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Never use the remote engine starter with
the vehicle parked in a garage or other
areas with limited ventilation.
LED: Blinks when any
button is pressed.
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
When started remotely, the engine automati cally shuts off after 10 minutes of idling
and/or the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP button have not been pressed
simultaneously.
To extend the run time for another 10 mi nutes during the first run, press the
button, then press an d hold the button.
u Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was
transmitted successfully.1 Remote Engine Start
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the driver information interface. 2Vehicle Settings P. 126
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.
•The transmission is in a position other than (P.•The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
•Another registered keyless remote is in the vehicle.
•There is any antenna failure.•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The security system alarm is not set.
•The shift lever release button is pressed.
•The battery charge is too low.
•You press the ENGINE START/STOP button.•The system is updating.
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