Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Models without smart entry system
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluENGINE START/STOP Button
Models with smart entry system
*1: Except U.S. models with continuously variable transmission
*2: U.S. models
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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 to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
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*1: Continuously variable transmission models
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, a warning buzzer sounds from both inside and outside the vehicle. A warning message on the driver information interface notifies the driver inside that the remote is outside of the vehicle.
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 WheeluIgnition 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
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.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
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.
Models with default AUTO position switch
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
*1.To turn the lights on again, turn the lever to OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights come on automatically when:
*1 and the parking brake is released.*1: Continuously variable transmission models
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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.
Models without default AUTO position switch 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 default AUTO position switch When the light switch is in AUTO, the headlights and other exterior lights will switch on and off automatically depending on the ambient brightness.
The headlights come on when you unlock a door in dark areas with the headlight switch in AUTO.
u Once you lock the door, the headlights will go off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
* Not available on all models
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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 number of certain intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
Automatic Lighting Off Feature 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.
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:
Models without default AUTO position switch
.Models with default AUTO position switch
.All models
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 WheeluAuto High-Beam*
The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high beam depending on the situation.
How to Use the Auto High-Beam When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator comes on and the auto high-beam is activated.
• The power mode is in ON.
• The light switch is in AUTO.
• The lever is in the low beam position.
• The headlights have been automatically activated.
• It is dark outside the vehicle.
If the auto high-beam indicator does not come on even when all the conditions have been met, carry out the following procedure and the indicator will come on.
* Not available on all models
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAuto High-Beam*
When auto-high beam is active, the headlights switch between high beam and low beam based on the following conditions.
If you want to manually switch the headlights between high beam and low beam, follow either of the procedures below. Note that when you do this, the auto high- beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.
Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it within about one second while driving.
u To reactivate the auto high-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it while driving. The auto high-beam indicator will come on.
Turn the light switch to 
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u To reactivate the auto high-beam, turn the light switch to AUTO when the lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAuto High-Beam*
How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam You can turn the auto high-beam system off. If you want to turn the system off or on, set the power mode to ON, then carry out the following procedures while the vehicle is stationary.
With the light switch is in AUTO, pull the lever toward you and hold it for at least 40 seconds. After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks twice, release the lever.
With the light switch is in AUTO, pull the lever toward you and hold it for at least 30 seconds. After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks once, release the lever.
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
Washer
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
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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
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* Not available on all models
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
When the brightness of the meter is reduced, 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 driver information interface while you are adjusting 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 WheeluRear 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 mirror automatically switches off after 10-30 minutes depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F (0°C) or below, it does not automatically switch off.
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Models with Display Audio |
*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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