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Opening and Closing the Windows

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

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To open: Unlock the driver’s door with the
key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to
the central position, turn the key in the unlock
direction and hold it there.
To close: Lock the driver’s door with the key.
Within 10 seconds of returning the key to the
central position, turn the key in the lock
direction and hold it there.

Release the key to stop the windows/
moonroof at the desired position. If you want
further adjustment, repeat the same
operation.

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Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof with the Key

Open

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Opening and Closing the Moonroof

You can only operate the moonroof when the ignition switch is in ON

(

. Use the

switch in the front of the ceiling to open and close the moonroof.

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Automatic operation

To open: Pull the switch back firmly.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly.

The moonroof will automatically open or close
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway,
touch the switch briefly.

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Manual operation

To open: Pull the switch back lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Push the switch forward lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.

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Tilting the moonroof up

To tilt: Push on the center of the moonroof
switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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Opening/Closing the Moonroof

Opening/Closing the Moonroof

NOTICE

Opening the moonroof in below freezing
temperature or when it is covered with snow or ice
can damage the moonroof panel or motor.

The power moonroof can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you turn the ignition switch off.
Opening either front door cancels this function.

When resistance is detected, the auto reverse
function causes the moonroof to change directions,
then stop. Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed to ensure that it fully
closes. Make sure that all objects, including fingers,
are clear of the moonroof.

WARNING

Opening or closing the moonroof on
someone’s hands or fingers can cause
serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of
the moonroof before opening or closing it.

Open

Tilt

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Ignition Switch

Ignition Switch

You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in

(

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.

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.

(

0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this

position.

(

q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and

other accessories in this position.

(

w ON: This is the position when driving.

(

e START: This position is for starting the engine.

The switch returns to ON

(

w when you let go of

the key.

* Not available on all models

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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Changing the Power Mode

ENGINE START/STOP Button

ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range

You can start the engine when the smart entry
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the smart entry remote is
close to the door or window, even if it is outside the
vehicle.

ON mode:
Indicator in the button is off, if the engine is running.

If the smart entry remote battery is weak, beeper
sounds and the TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR
START BUTTON message appears on the
information display.

2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak

P. 526

Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.

Operating Range

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off.
The steering wheel is locked. The
power to all electrical
components is turned off.

Press the button without the shift lever in

(

Shift to

(

P then press the button.

Press the button.

Without pressing the brake pedal

ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button is on.
Indicator in the button blinks
(from ON to ACCESSORY).
Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.

ON
Indicator in the button is on.
All electrical components can be
used.

Indicator

* Not available on all models

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the shift lever in

(

P and the power

mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid the battery drain.

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 to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

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Automatic Power Off

ENGINE START/STOP Button

If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while moving the steering wheel left and
right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the
mode to change.

* Not available on all models

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
beep sounds.

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 to be within its
operational range.

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When the power mode is in ON

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 information display notifies the driver
inside that the remote is out.

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When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY

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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Power Mode Reminder

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Smart Entry Remote Reminder

Smart Entry Remote Reminder

When the smart entry remote is within the system’s
operational range, and the driver’s door is closed, the
warning function cancels.

If the smart entry remote is taken out of the vehicle
after the engine has been started, you can no longer
change the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or
restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is
in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button.

Removing the smart entry remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.

Do not put the smart entry remote on the dashboard
or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer
to go off. Under some other conditions that can
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the
warning buzzer may also go off even if the remote is
within the system’s operational range.

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Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison

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Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison

Ignition Switch
Position

LOCK (0)
(with/without
the key)

ACCESSORY (I)

ON (II)

START (III)

Without Smart Entry
System

●

Engine is turned off and
power is shut down.

●

The steering wheel is
locked.

●

No electrical
components can be
used.

●

Engine is turned off.

●

Some electrical
components such as the
audio system and the
accessory power socket
can be operated.

●

Normal key position
while driving.

●

All electrical components
can be used.

●

Use this position to start
the engine.

●

The ignition switch
returns to the ON (II)
position when you
release the key.

Power Mode

VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK)

ACCESSORY

START

With Smart Entry
System and ENGINE
START/STOP
Button

Indicator-Off

●

Engine is turned off and
power is shut down.

●

The steering wheel is
locked.

●

No electrical
components can be
used.

Indicator-On or blinking

●

Engine is turned off.

●

Some electrical
components such as the
audio system and the
accessory power socket
can be operated.

Indicator-
On (engine is turned off)
Off (engine is running)

●

All electrical components
can be used.

Indicator-Off

●

The mode automatically
returns to ON after the
engine starts.

Indicator is: On

Off

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Turn Signals

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Turn Signals

The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON

(

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One-touch turn signal

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.

Light Switches

Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch

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High beams

Push the lever forward until you hear a click.

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Low beams

When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.

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Flashing the high 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.

Right Turn

Left Turn

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Manual Operation

Light Switches

If you remove the key from the ignition switch or
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.

2 Lights On Indicator P. 79

Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.

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

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 ignition switch 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.

You can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.

2 Customized Features

P. 280

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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Automatic Lighting Control

Automatic Lighting Control

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:

Setting

The exterior lights come on

when the ambient light is at

MAX

HIGH

MID

LOW

MIN

Light Sensor

Models with audio/information screen

Bright

Dark

Models with audio/information screen

* Not available on all models

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Light Switches

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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

(

with the headlight switch on, but do

not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three 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.

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

Automatic Lighting Off Feature

You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.

2 Customized Features

P. 280

Models with smart entry system

* Not available on all models

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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 high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:
• The ignition switch is in ON

(

• 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 or setting the power mode to VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running
lights.

The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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.

2 Fog Light Indicator P. 79

Fog Light Switch

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Wipers and Washers

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Wipers and Washers

The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON

(

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MIST

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

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Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)

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

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Adjusting the delay

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
delay.

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Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever, the wipers make
two or three more sweeps before stopping.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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Front Wiper/Washer

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.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.

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

If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens. When the vehicle starts moving, the
wipers make a single sweep.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.

Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring

Pull to
use
washer.

MIST

INT: Low speed with
intermittent

OFF

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Long delay

Short delay

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Wipers and Washers

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The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON

(

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Wiper switch (OFF, ON)

The wiper operates intermittently after
completing a few sweeps.

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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.

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Operating in reverse

When you shift the transmission to

(

R with the front wiper activated, the rear wiper

operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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Rear Wiper/Washer

Rear Wiper/Washer

If the wiper stops operating due to any obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe
place.

Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and turn the ignition
switch to ACCESSORY

(

q or LOCK

(

, then

remove the obstacle.

The wiper motor is equipped with a breaker that 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.

OFF

ON: Continuous wipe

Washer

Front Wiper Position

Rear Wiper Operation

INT (Intermittent)

Intermittent

LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)

Continuous

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Brightness Control

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Brightness Control

When the parking lights are turned on and the
ignition switch is in ON

(

, 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. The
information display will return to its original
state several seconds after you adjust the
brightness.

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Brightness level indicator

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

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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.

Pressing the

(Select/Reset) knob changes to a

different display.

If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness
display is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels
the reduced instrument panel brightness when the
exterior lights are on.

Control Knob

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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 ignition switch is in ON

(

The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 20 minutes.
However, if the outside temperature is 18°F
(−8°C) or below, they do not automatically
switch off.

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.

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 period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.

Models with heating and cooling system

Models with audio
touch screen

Models with climate control system

Models without
audio touch screen

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Driving Position Memory System

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Driving Position Memory System

You can store two driver’s seat and door mirror positions with the driving position
memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote, the seat and door
mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.

Select either remote you use to unlock the vehicle when you enter.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.

Driving Position Memory System

Using the audio/information screen, you can disable
the automatic seat adjustment function.

2 Customized Features

P. 280

Models with audio/information screen

DRIVER 1

DRIVER 2

Models with smart entry system

Models without smart entry system

* Not available on all models

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