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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm*
Controls
■The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the panic button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Panic Mode
Panic
Button
Panic
Button
Panic
Button
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1, using the switches on the doors. The driver side switches can be used to open
and close all of the windows.
The power window lock button on the driver side must be switched off (not pushed
in, indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than the
driver's seat.
When the power window lock button is pu shed in, the indicator comes on and you
can only operate the driver's window. Turn the power window lock button on when
children are in the vehicle.
■Automatic operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To stop the
window at any time, push or pull the switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you turn the ignition switch off.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
3WARNING
Closing a power window on someone's
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from
the windows before closing them.
ON
OFF
Power Window
Lock Button
IndicatorDriver’s
Window
Switch
Front Passenger’s
Window Switch
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Moonroof*
You can only operate the moonroof when the ignition switch is in ON (w*1. Use the
switch in the front of the ceiling to open and close the moonroof.
■Automatic operation
To open: Pull the switch back firmly.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly.
The moonroof will automatically open or close
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway,
touch the switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Pull the switch back lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Push the switch forward lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
■Tilting the moonroof up
To tilt: Push on the center of the moonroof
switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then
release.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Opening/Closing the Moonroof1 Opening/Closing the Moonroof
NOTICE
Opening the moonroof in below freezing
temperature or when it is covered with snow or ice
can damage the moonr oof panel or motor.
The power moonroof can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you turn the ignition switch off.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
When resistance is detected, the auto reverse
function causes the moonroof to change directions,
then stop. Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed to ensure that it fully
closes. Make sure that al l objects, including fingers,
are clear of the moonroof.
You can use the remote transmitter or the key to
operate the moonroof. 2 Opening the Windows and Moonroof
*
with the Remote Transmitter P. 139
2 Opening/Closing the Windows and
Moonroof
* with the Key P. 140
3WARNING
Opening or closing the moonroof on
someone's hands or fingers can cause
serious injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of
the moonroof before opening or closing it.
Open
CloseTilt
* Not available on all models
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Controls
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.
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 wh eel 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.
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uIgnition Switch and Power Mode Comparison
Controls
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison
Ignition Switch
PositionLOCK (0)
(with/without
the key)ACCESSORY (I)ON (II)START (III)
Without Smart Entry
System●Engine is turned off and
power is shut down.
●The steering wheel is
locked.
●No electrical
components can be
used.
●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical
components such as the
audio system and the
accessory power socket
can be operated.
●Normal key position
while driving.
●All electrical components
can be used.
●Use this position to start
the engine.
●The ignition switch
returns to the ON (II)
position when you
release the key.
Power ModeVEHICLE OFF
(LOCK)ACCESSORYONSTART
With Smart Entry
System and ENGINE
START/STOP
ButtonIndicator-Off●Engine is turned off and
power is shut down.
●The steering wheel is
locked.
●No electrical
components can be
used.
Indicator-On or blinking●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical
components such as the
audio system and the
accessory power socket
can be operated.
Indicator-
On (engine is turned off)
Off (engine is running)
●All electrical components
can be used.
Indicator-Off●The mode automatically
returns to ON after the
engine starts.
Indicator is: On Off
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn Signals
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Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w*1.
■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.
The feature can be used when signaling for a
lane change.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch
*1.
■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.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation
1 Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
with the lights on, a light on reminder chime sounds
when you open the driver’s door.
If you remove the key from the ignition switch 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. 77
Repeatedly turning the he adlights on and off reduces
the life of the HID headlight bulbs. If you sense that
the level of the headlight s is abnormal, have the
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
Models with high voltage discharge tube bulb
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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Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
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 au to light sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 99, 295
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Automatic Lighting Control*1 Automatic 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
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
The headlights automatically come 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 mi nutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you remove the key or set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
take the remote with you, and close the driver's door.
u You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2Customized Features P. 99, 295
If you turn the igniti on switch to LOCK (0*1 with the headlight switch on, but do
not open the door, the lights turn off afte r 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.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Headlight Integration with Wiper*
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Headlight Integration with Wiper*
This feature activates during 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.
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:
• The ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
• The headlight switch is off.
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set th e parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch or setting the power mode to VEHI CLE OFF will turn off the daytime running
lights.
The high beam headlights re turn to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Fog Lights*
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Fog Light Indicator
* P. 78
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
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Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
■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 wiper operation
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust wiper
operation.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the le ver for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield,
then stop.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
In 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.Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring
MIST
INT: Low speed with
intermittent OFF
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
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