Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch*
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluENGINE START/STOP Button*
*1:Except U.S. models
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluENGINE START/STOP Button *
and the power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar toVEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid the battery drain.
Canadian models
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with the remote transmitter or the smart entry system.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button three times to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluENGINE START/STOP Button*
Warning buzzers may sound from inside or/ and 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 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.
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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*1.
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:Canadian models
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.
*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
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.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
Automatic lighting control can be used when the power mode is in ON.
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 auto light sensitivity setting.
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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.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights*
you, and close the driver’s door.
u You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
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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.
Can be used when the low beam headlights are on.
Rotate the switch up from the OFF position to the position.
*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 uAuto High-Beam System*
Using a camera mounted to the inside of the windshield, this system detects light sources ahead of the vehicle. Depending on the light source, the system automatically switches the headlights to high beam for optimal visibility at night.
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The system operates when: |
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The headlight switch is in AUTO.
The lever is in the low beam position.
The low beams are on and the
system recognizes that you are driving at night. The vehicle speed is above 25 mph
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAuto High-Beam System*
To activate the system, turn the headlight switch to AUTO and then set the headlights to low beam. The auto high-beam indicator will come on.
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The high beams remain on unless:
The high beams come back on once the condition that caused them to turn off no longer exists.
If needed, you can temporarily turn the high-beams off manually. Turn on the high- beams by pushing the lever forward until you hear a click, or flash the high beams once by pulling the lever towards you. To turn the high beams back on, repeat one of the procedures.
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam System*
Disable or re-enable the system when the vehicle is parked and the power mode is in ON and the light switch is in the AUTO position. Disabling the system: Pull the light switch lever towards you and hold it for at least 40 seconds.
Re-enabling the system: Pull the light switch lever towards you and hold it for at least 30 seconds.
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDaytime Running 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.
The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever.
HI)
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
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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers
The rear wiper and washer can be used when the ignition switch is in ON w*1.
Change the wiper switch setting according to the amount of rain.
)Sprays while you rotate the switch to this position.
Hold it to activate the wiper and to spray the washer. Once released, it stops operating after a few more sweeps.
When you shift the transmission to R with the windshield wipers activated, the rear wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.
INT (Intermittent) Intermittent
*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 WheeluBrightness Control
With 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 beeper when the brightness reaches minimum or maximum. Several seconds after adjusting the brightness, you will be returned to the previous screen.
*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 uBrightness Control
The brightness level is shown on the information display while you are adjusting it.
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDefogger/Heated Door Mirror*
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.
Models without heated door mirror
The rear defogger 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.
Models with heated door mirror
The rear defogger and heated door mirror 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 WheeluDefogger/Heated Door Mirror*
Canadian models
Press the heated windshield button to deice the windshield when the power mode is in ON.
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver’s seat positions (except for power lumbar) with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter or the smart entry system, the seat adjusts automatically to one of the two preset positions.
* Not available on all models
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System*
u You will hear a beep, and the memory button indicator light will blink.
u Once the seat position has been memorized, the indicator light on the button you pressed stays on.
.u You will hear a beep, and the indicator 
light will blink.
The seat will automatically move to the memorized position. When it has finished moving, you will hear a beeper, and the indicator light stays on.
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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