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Opening and Closing the Windows

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

The power windows can be opened and closed when the ignition switch is in ON

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, using the switches on the doors. The driver’s side switches can be used to

open and close all of the windows.

The power window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (not
pushed in, indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than
the driver’s seat.

When the power window lock button is pushed in, the indicator comes on and you
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on if a
child is in the vehicle.

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Automatic operation

To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.

The window opens or closes completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.

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Manual operation

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

*1:

Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

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Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you turn the ignition switch to LOCK

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. Opening either front door cancels this function.

Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction.

The driver’s window auto reverse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.

The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.

WARNING

Closing a power window on someone’s
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from
the windows before closing them.

Power Window Lock Button

Driver’s
Window
Switch

Off

Indicator

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Opening and Closing the Moonroof

You can only operate the moonroof when the power mode 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,
then release.

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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 set the power mode to VEHICLE
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

* Not available on all models

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Ignition Switch

Models without smart entry system

Ignition Switch

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

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If you open the driver’s door when the key is in LOCK

(

0 or ACCESSORY

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q, a warning buzzer will sound

to remind you to take the key out.

When the warning buzzer sounds, the following
messages appear on the multi-information display:

•

In LOCK

(

0: the symbol

with an Remove

Key From Ignition

•

In ACCESSORY

(

q: the symbol

with a

Return Ignition Switch To Lock (0) Position

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.

Models with multi-information display

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0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this

position.

(

q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and

other accessories in this position.

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w ON: This is the position when driving.

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e START: This position is for starting the engine.

The switch returns to ON

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w when you let go of

the key.

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

*1: Canadian models

*2: U.S. models

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Changing the Power Mode

Models with smart entry system

ENGINE START/STOP Button

ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the smart entry
remote is inside the vehicle.

If the battery of the smart entry remote is getting
low, the engine may not start when you press the
ENGINE START/STOP button. If the engine does not
start, refer to the following link.

2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak

P. 586

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:
The ENGINE START/STOP button is on (in red), if the
engine is running.

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

Operating Range

Continuously Variable Transmission

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The steering wheel is locked

The power to all electrical
components is turned off.

Press the button without the
transmission in

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Press the button with the
transmission in

(

Press the button.

Without pressing
the brake pedal

ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.

ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be
used.

Put the transmission into

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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

(

P and the

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

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

Changing the Power Mode

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.

Canadian 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 in ACCESSORY, a warning
buzzer 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.

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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, a
warning buzzer sounds from both inside and
outside the vehicle. A warning message on
the multi-information display notifies the
driver inside that the remote outside of the
vehicle.

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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 activate. Under some other conditions that can
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the
warning buzzer may also activate 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

*1 : Canadian models

Ignition Switch
Position

LOCK

(

(with/without
the key)

ACCESSORY

(

START

(

Without Smart Entry
System

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Engine is turned off and
power is shut down.

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The steering wheel is
locked.

●

No electrical
components can be
used.

●

Engine is turned off.

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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.

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All electrical components
can be used.

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Use this position to start
the engine.

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The ignition switch
returns to the ON

(

position when you
release the key.

Power Mode

VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK)

ACCESSORY

START

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

●

No electrical
components can be
used.

Button-Blinking

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Engine is turned off.

●

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

Button-
Blinking (engine is turned
off)
On (engine is running)

●

All electrical components
can be used.

Button-On

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The mode automatically
returns to ON after the
engine starts.

Button is: Blinking On

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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.

Right Turn

Left Turn

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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
or 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.

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Lights off

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

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• 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 transmission is moved out of

(

P and

the parking brake is released.

• The vehicle starts to move.

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Manual Operation

Light Switches

If you remove the key from the ignition switch while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.

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.

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

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

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

Turns on position, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights

Turns on headlights, side
marker, position, tail, and rear
license plate lights

U.S. models

Canadian models

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

Canadian models

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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.

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.

Once you lock the door, the headlights
will go off.

You can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.

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

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

Automatic Operation (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.

Light Sensor

Models without automatic
intermittent wipers

Light Sensor

Models with automatic intermittent
wipers

U.S. models

Canadian models

U.S. models

* Not available on all models

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Light Switches

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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.

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

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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.

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Headlight Integration with Wipers

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

You can adjust the auto light sensitivity as follow:

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Setting

The exterior lights come on

when the ambient light is at

Max

High

Mid

Low

Min

U.S. models

Bright

Dark

Headlight Integration with Wipers

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.

Automatic Lighting Off Feature

You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.

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Models with multi-information display

* 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.

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.

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Fog Light Switch

* Not available on all models

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Auto High-Beam

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Auto High-Beam

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.

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 streetlights 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 manually.

If you do not want the system to be activated at any
time when the headlight switch is in AUTO, consult a
dealer or disable the system.

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The headlight switch is in AUTO.

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The lever is in the low beam
position.

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The low beams are on and the
system recognizes that you are
driving at night.

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The vehicle speed is above 45 mph
(72 km/h).

The system operates when:

When the camera detects no lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle,
the headlights change to high beam.

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.

How it works

When the camera detects lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle, the
headlights remain in low beam.

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Auto High-Beam

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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:
• You have been driving below 30 mph (48 km/h) for an extended amount of time.
• The windshield wipers have been running at a high speed for more than a few

seconds.

• You enter a well lit location.

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 system 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 toward you. To turn the system back on, pull and hold the
lever toward you for a few seconds.

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Operating the System

Operating 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.

•

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

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 toward the camera.

•

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

If the Auto High-Beam Cannot Operate: Clean
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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Disable or re-enable the system when the
vehicle is parked and the ignition switch is in
ON

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and the light switch is in the AUTO

position.
Disabling the system: Pull the light switch
lever toward you and hold it for at least 40
seconds. The auto high-beam indicator in the
meter will blink twice.
Re-enabling the system: Pull the light
switch lever toward you and hold it for at least
30 seconds. The auto high-beam indicator in
the meter will blink once.

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

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Disabling or Re-enabling the System

Disabling or Re-enabling the System

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

AUTO Position

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