Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluENGINE START/STOP Button*
*1: Except U.S. models with continuously variable transmission
*2: U.S. models
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluENGINE START/STOP Button *
*1 and the power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar toVEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.
When in this mode:
Except U.S. continuously variable transmission models
The steering wheel does not lock.
All models
You cannot lock or unlock doors with the remote transmitter or the smart entry system.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
*1: Continuously variable transmission models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluENGINE START/STOP Button*
Power Mode Reminder If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is in ACCESSORY, a warning beep sounds.
Warning buzzers may sound from inside and/ or outside the vehicle to remind you that the smart entry remote is out of the vehicle. If the buzzer continues even after the remote is put back inside, place it to be within its operational range.
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, warning buzzers sound from both inside and outside the vehicle. A warning message on the driver information interface notifies the driver inside that the remote is out.
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the vehicle, and all the doors are closed, a warning buzzer sounds from outside the vehicle.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uIgnition Switch and Power Mode Comparison
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Without Smart Entry System |
Engine is turned off and power is shut down.
The steering wheel is locked.
No electrical components can be used.
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Engine is turned off.
Some electrical components such as the audio system and the accessory power socket can be operated.
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Normal key position while driving.
All electrical components can be used.
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Use this position to start the engine.
The ignition switch returns to the ON (II) position when you release the key.
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Power Mode |
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) |
ACCESSORY |
ON Button is: Blinking On |
START |
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With Smart Entry System and ENGINE START/STOP Button |
Button-Off Engine is turned off and power is shut down.
The steering wheel is locked*1.
No electrical components can be used.
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Button-Blinking Engine is turned off.
Some electrical components such as the audio system and the accessory power socket can be operated.
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Button- Blinking (engine is turned off) On (engine is running) All electrical components can be used.
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Button-On The mode automatically returns to ON after the engine starts.
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*1:Except U.S. models with continuously variable transmission
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluTurn Signals
Light Switches
The turn signals can be used when the ignition switch is in ON w*1.
When you lightly push up or down and release the turn signal lever, the exterior turn signals and turn signal indicator blink three times.
This feature can be used when signaling for a lane change.
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on and off, regardless of the power mode setting or position of the ignition switch.
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
When in high beams, pull the lever back to return to low 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.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
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.
Models with driver information interface
u You can change the auto light sensitivity setting.
2 Customized Features P. 124, 328
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
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.
take the remote with you, and close the driver’s door.
Models with driver information interface
u You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 124, 328
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK 
*1 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.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
* Not available on all models
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met:
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition switch or setting the power mode to VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running lights.
The daytime running lights are off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when the headlight switch is in AUTO* and it is getting darker outside.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
* Not available on all models
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers 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.
Move the lever up or down to change the wiper settings.
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper operation.
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
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Sprays while you pull the lever toward you. When you release the lever 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.
*2: Models with manual intermittent operation
*3: Models with automatic intermittent operation
* Not available on all models
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers
When you push the lever down to AUTO, the windshield wipers sweep once, and go into the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low speed, or at high speed and stops in accordance with the amount of rainfall the rainfall sensor detects.
When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor (using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will operate in accordance with your preference.
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
* Not available on all models
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluBrightness Control
Brightness Control
When the parking lights are turned on and the ignition switch is in ON w*1, you can use the brightness control knob to adjust instrument panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
Dim: Turn the knob to the left.
You will hear a beep when the brightness reaches minimum or maximum. Several seconds after adjusting the brightness, you will be returned to the previous screen.
The brightness level is shown on the display while you are adjusting it.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window and mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON w*1.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F (0°C) or below, they do not automatically switch off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
* Not available on all models
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAdjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
u The steering wheel adjustment lever is under the steering column.
u Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators.
you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, and out.
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