Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
Manual transmission models
WARNING
Removing the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked.
Automatic transmission models
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is in (P) .
All models
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.
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition switch is in ON (2).
Light Switches
Manual Operation
Rotating the light switch 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.
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 the battery to discharge.
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)
Automatic lighting control can be used when the ignition switch is in ON (2).
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.
- You can change the auto light sensitivity setting.
Automatic lighting off feature
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15 seconds after you remove the key, and close the driver’s door.
- You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
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.
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:
Fog Lights
When the low beam headlights are on, turn the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the instrument panel will be on.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following conditions have been met:
- The ignition switch is in ON (2).
- The headlight switch is off, or in .
- The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition switch will turn off the daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight switch is turned on.