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Light Switches

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Light Switches

Rotating the light switch turns the lights on 
and off, regardless of the power mode 
setting.

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.

Lights off

Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in 

(

P.

• The parking brake is applied.

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:
• The gear position is changed out of 

(

P and 

the parking brake is released.

• The vehicle starts to move.

Instruction Operation

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Light Switches

If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) 
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 panel will be on.

Lights On Indicator P. 90

Do not leave the lights on when the power system is 
off because it will cause the 12-volt battery to 
discharge.

If you sense that the level of the headlights is 
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.

Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic 
headlight adjusting system that automatically adjusts 
the vertical angle of the high/low beam headlights. If 
you find a significant change in the vertical angle of 
the headlights, there may be a problem with the 
system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Models without automatic headlight adjusting system

Models with automatic headlight adjusting system

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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Light Switches

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Automatic lighting control can be used when 
the power mode is in ON.

When the light switch is in AUTO, the 
headlights and other exterior lights will switch 
on and off automatically depending on the 
ambient brightness.

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You can change the auto light sensitivity 
setting.

Customized Features P. 125
Refer to the Navigation System Instruction

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

We recommend that you turn on the lights instructionly 
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.

Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:

Setting

The exterior lights come on 

when the ambient light is at

Max

High

Mid

Low

Min

Light Sensor

Bright

Dark

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Light Switches

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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.

The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15 
seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with 
you, and close the driver’s door.

If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) 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.

Headlight Integration with Wiper

Automatic Lighting Off Feature

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Headlight Integration with Wiper

This feature activates while the headlights are off in 
AUTO.
The instrument panel brightness does not change 
when the headlights come on.

At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting 
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of 
the number of wiper sweeps.

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.

Customized Features P. 125
Refer to the Navigation System Instruction

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Fog Lights

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Fog Lights

*

When the low beam headlights are on, turn 
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.

Daytime Running Lights

The daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is in AUTO or 

.

• The parking brake is released.

The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) will turn off the daytime running lights.

The daytime running lights are off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when 
the head light switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.

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Fog Lights

*

When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the 
instrument panel will be on.
They go off when the headlights turn off, or when 
the daytime running lights are on.

Fog Light Indicator

*

 P. 90

Fog Light Switch

* Not available on all models

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Auto High-Beam

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Auto High-Beam

Uses the camera attached to the windshield, monitors the space ahead of your 
vehicle, and automatically changes the low beam headlights to high beam 
headlights when necessary.

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Auto High-Beam

The auto high-beam determines when to change the 
headlight beams by responding to the brightness of 
the lights ahead of your vehicle. In the following 
cases, the system may not respond to the lights 
properly:

The brightness of the lights from the preceding or 
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.

Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow, 
fog, windshield frost, etc.).

Other light sources, such as street lights and 
electric billboards are illuminating the road ahead.

The brightness level of the road ahead constantly 
changes.

The road is bumpy or with many curves.

A vehicle cuts in front of you, or a vehicle in front 
of you is not in the preceding or oncoming 
direction.

Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.

If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient 
for driving, change the headlight beams instructionly.

The headlight switch is in AUTO.

The lever is in the low beam 
position.

The system recognizes that you 
are driving at night and the low 
beam headlights come on.

The vehicle speed is above 35 mph 
(56 km/h).

The system operates when:

The camera is not detecting any lights coming from preceding or oncoming 
vehicles: The headlights change to high beams.

The camera detects lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle: The 
headlights are returned to low beams.

The view angle or distance that the camera can detect lights ahead differs 
depending on conditions, such as the brightness of the lights and the weather.

The system changes between high and low beam headlights when:

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Auto High-Beam

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Turn the headlight switch in AUTO and pull 
the headlight lever to low beam.

Light Switches P. 168

The auto high-beam indicator comes on.

Temporary cancellation

The auto high-beam operation is temporarily canceled while: 
• You are continuously driving at a speed below 25 mph (40 km/h).
• The vehicle speed is below 15 mph (24 km/h).
• The windshield wipers run at high speed for more than a few seconds.

The system operation resumes once the condition that caused it to cancel improves.

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To Operate the System

For the auto high-beam to work properly:

Do not place an object that reflects light on the 
dashboard.

Keep the windshield around the camera clean. 
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to 
apply the windshield cleanser to the camera lens.

Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area 
around the camera.

Do not touch the camera lens.

If the camera receives a strong impact, or repairing of 
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot 
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High
 message 
appears:

Use the climate control system to cool down the 
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode 
with the air flow directed towards the camera.

Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield 
temperature, which cools down the area around 
the camera.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot 
Operate: Clean Front Windshield
 message 
appears:

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the 
windshield. If the message does not disappear after 
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a 
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Headlight 
Switch

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Auto High-Beam

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To instructionly cancel the system temporarily

You can cancel the operation when you instructionly change the headlights to high 
beams. Push the lever forward until you hear a click, or lightly pull the lever towards 
you to flash high beams. The auto high-beam indicator goes off. 

If you want the auto high-beam operation to resume at once, pull the lever towards 
you.

Adjust the system when the vehicle is parked 
with the power mode in ON and the light 
switch is in the AUTO position.
To disable the system: Pull the light switch 
lever towards you and hold it for 40 seconds. 
The auto high-beam indicator in the meter will 
blink twice.
To enable the system: Pull the light switch 
lever towards you and hold it for 30 seconds. 
The auto high-beam indicator in the meter will 
blink once.
To set the high sensitivity: Pull the light 
switch lever towards you and hold it for 2 
minutes.
The auto high-beam indicator in the meter will 
blink three times. The setting is reset when the 
power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

To Adjust the System

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To Adjust the System

The auto high-beam is in the previously selected 
disabled or enabled setting each time you start the 
power system.

AUTO Position

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Wipers and Washers

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Wipers and Washers

The windshield wipers and washers can be 
used when the power mode is in ON.

MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release 
the lever.

Wiper switch (OFF, AUTO, LO, HI)

Move the lever up or down to change the 
wiper settings.

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.

Windshield Wipers/Washers

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Wipers and Washers

NOTICE

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber 
blades will get damaged.

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.

The wiper motor may stop motor operation 
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation 
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the 
circuit has returned to normal.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the 
windshield.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage 
the wipers. Use the defroster or heated windshield

*

 

to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.

If the wipers stop operating due to an obstacle such 
as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe 
place.

Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power 
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then 
remove the obstacle.

MIST

AUTO

OFF

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Pull to 
use 
washer.

* Not available on all models

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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.

Auto sensitivity adjustment

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.

Sensor sensitivity

Automatic Intermittent Wipers

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.

NOTICE

AUTO should always be turned OFF before the 
following situation in order to prevent severe damage 
to the wiper system:

Cleaning the windshield

Driving through a car wash

No rain present

Rainfall Sensor

Adjustment Ring

Low sensitivity

High sensitivity

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Wipers and Washers

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The rear wiper and washer can be used when 
the power mode is in ON.

Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)

Change the wiper switch setting according to 
the amount of rain.

Washer (

)

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.

Operating in reverse

When you select the transmission to 

(

R with the windshield wipers activated, the 

rear wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.

Rear Wiper/Washer

INT: Intermittent

OFF

ON: Continuous wipe

Washer

Windshield Wiper Operation

Rear Wiper Operation

Intermittent

Intermittent

Low speed wipe

High speed wipe

Continuous

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Wipers and Washers

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Turn the headlights on and press the 
headlight washer button to operate.
The headlight washers also operate when you 
turn the windshield washers for the first time 
after the power mode is set to ON.

Headlight Washers

Canadian models

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Headlight Washers

The headlight washers use the same fluid reservoir as 
the windshield washers.

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Brightness Control

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Brightness Control

When the power mode is in ON, you can use 
the 

(

+ or 

(

- button to adjust instrument 

panel brightness.
Brighten: Press the 

(

+ button.

Dim: Press the 

(

- button.

You will hear a beep when the brightness 
reaches minimum or maximum. Several 
seconds after you have adjusted the 
brightness, you will be returned to the 
previous display.

Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the MID 
while you are adjusting it.

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Brightness Control

Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on 
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The 
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are 
on.

When it is bright outside and the headlight 
integration with the wiper is activated, the 
instrument panel brightness does not change.

To cancel the reduced instrument panel brightness 
when the exterior lights are on, press the 

(

+ button 

until the brightness display is up to max, the beeper 
sounds.

The brightness can be set differently for when the 
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

(

+ Button

(

- Button

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window 
and mirrors when the power mode is in ON.

The rear defogger and heated door mirrors 
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes 
depending on the outside temperature.

Heated Windshield Button

*

Press the heated windshield button to deice 
the windshield when the power mode is in 
ON.

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

NOTICE

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be 
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side 
along the defogger heating wires.

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off 
when the window has been defogged. Also, do not 
use the system for a long time while the power 
system is stopped. This may weaken the 12-volt 
battery, making it difficult to turn the power system 
on.

When the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C), 
the heated door mirror may activate automatically for 
10 minutes when you set the power mode to ON.

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Heated Windshield Button

*

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off 
when the window has been deiced. Also, do not use 
the system for a long period when the power system 
is stopped. This may weaken the 12-volt battery, 
making it difficult to turn the power system on.

When the outside temperature is below 39°F (4°C), 
the heated windshield may automatically activate. 
The system deactivates itself once the outside 
temperature reaches 43°F (6°C).

* Not available on all models

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Driving Position Memory System

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Driving Position Memory System

You can store two driver’s seat (except for power lumbar), steering wheel and door 
mirror positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or keyless 
access system, the seat and door mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two 
preset positions.
The steering wheel will move to the stored position when you set the power mode 
to ACCESSORY.

When you enter the vehicle, the MID briefly shows you which remote transmitter 
you used to unlock the vehicle.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.

The driver’s seat moves rearward and steering 
wheel fully up depending on the set seating 
position once you
• Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in 

(

P.

• Turn the power system off.
• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY 
position, the driver’s seat and steering wheel 
moves to the DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.

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Driving Position Memory System

Using the audio/information screen or MID, you can 
disable the automatic seat, steering wheel and door 
mirrors adjustment function.

Customized Features P. 125
Refer to the Navigation System Manual

The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/
OFF.

Customized Features P. 125
Refer to the Navigation System Manual

When opening the driver’s door, the customized 
features you have previously set using the same 
remote are also recognized. They include:

Driving position memory

Keyless memory settings

Audio system settings

Climate control settings

Navigation system preferences

System Operation
The system will not operate if:

The vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).

Either memory position button is pressed while the 
seat or steering wheel is in motion.

The seat or steering wheel position is adjusted 
while in operation.

The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.

DRIVER 1

DRIVER 2

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1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the 

driver’s seat, the steering wheel and the 
door mirrors to the desired position.

2. Press the SET button.

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You will hear the beeper, and the 
memory button indicator light will blink.

3. Press and hold memory button 

(

1 or 

(

within five seconds of pressing the SET 
button.

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Once the seat, the steering wheel and 
the outside mirror positions have been 
memorized, the indicator light on the 
button you pressed stays on.

1. Change to 

(

P.

2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (

(

1 or 

(

2).

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You will hear the beeper, and the 
indicator light will blink.

The seat, the steering wheel and the door 
mirrors will automatically move to the 
memorized positions. When it has finished 
moving, you will hear the beeper, and the 
indicator light stays on.

Storing a Position in Memory

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Storing a Position in Memory

After you press the SET button, the storing operation 
will be canceled when: 

You do not press the memory button within five 
seconds.

You readjust the seat, the steering wheel or the 
outside mirror position before the double-beep.

You set the power mode to any position except 
ON.

Memory Button 1

Memory Button 2

SET Button

Recalling the Stored Position

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Recalling the Stored Position

The seat, the steering wheel and the door mirrors will 
stop moving if you:

Press the SET button or memory button 

(

1 or 

(

2.

Adjust the seat position, door mirrors, or steering 
wheel.

Select into a position other than 

(

P.

Memory Buttons

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Adjusting 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.

Push and hold the adjustment switch to move 
the steering wheel in, out, up or down.

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Make sure you can see the instrument 
panel gauges and indicators.

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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WARNING

Adjusting the steering wheel position while 
driving may cause you to lose control of the 
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the 
vehicle is stopped.

Adjustment Switch

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