Honda Odyssey (2023 year). Manual in english - page 12

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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 sound.

When the power mode is set to any mode 
other than OFF and you remove the keyless 
remote from the vehicle and shut the door, an 
alarm will sound. If the alarm continues to 
sound, place the keyless remote in another 
location.

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When the power mode is in 
ACCESSORY

The alarm will sound from outside the vehicle.

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When the power mode is in ON

An alarm will sound both inside and outside 
the vehicle. In addition, a warning indicator 
will appear on the instrument panel.

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Power Mode Reminder

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Keyless Remote Reminder

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Keyless Remote Reminder

When the keyless remote is within the system’s 
operational range, and all the doors are closed, the 
warning function cancels.

If the keyless 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 keyless 
remote is in your vehicle when you operate the 

ENGINE START/STOP

 button.

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

Do not put the keyless 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 keyless remote, 
the warning buzzer may also activate even if the 
remote is within the system’s operational range.

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Turn Signals

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Turn Signals

The turn signals can be used when the power 
mode is in ON.

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(A): Turn signal

Push the lever up or down based on the 
direction you want to turn, and the turn signal 
will blink.

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(B): One-touch turn signal

When you lightly push the lever up or down 
and release it, the turn signal will blink 3 
times.

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Turn Signals

The turn signal indicator on the instrument panel will 
blink when the external turn signal blinks.

2

Indicators

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(A)

(B)

(B)

(A)

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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.

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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

Rotate the switch to 

OFF

 either when:

•

The transmission is in 

(

P

.

•

The parking brake is applied.

To turn the lights on again, rotate the switch 
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 taken out of 

(

P

 and the 

parking brake is released.

•

The vehicle starts to move.

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Manual Operation

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Light Switches

If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF with the 
lights 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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Lights On Indicator

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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

Models without default AUTO position 
switch

Models with default AUTO position 
switch

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

Models with default AUTO position switch

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Light Switches

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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.

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

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

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

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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 wiper

Light Sensor

Models with automatic intermittent 
wiper

Models without default AUTO position 
switch

Models with default AUTO position 
switch

Models without default AUTO position switch

Models with default AUTO position switch

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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, take the remote with you, 
and close the driver’s door.

If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 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 reminder chime alerting you that the lights are on.

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Headlight Integration with Wiper

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

You can adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:

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Customized Features

 P. 413

Setting

The exterior lights come on 

when the ambient light is at

MAX

HIGH

MID

LOW

MIN

U.S. models

Bright

Dark

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Headlight Integration with Wiper

This feature activates when 

AUTO

 mode is selected 

and the headlights are off.
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.

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Customized Features

 P. 413

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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 Light Switch

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Daytime Running Lights

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Daytime Running Lights

When the conditions listed below are met, the daytime running lights come on:

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The headlight switch is off.

•

The parking brake is released.

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

The daytime running lights go off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when 
the headlight switch is in 

AUTO

 and it is getting dark outside.

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Auto High-Beam

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Auto 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.

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.

•

Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it while driving.

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Auto High-Beam

The auto high-beam system does not always operate 
in every situation. This system is just for assisting the 
driver. Always observe your surroundings and switch 
the headlights between high beam and low beam 
manually if necessary.

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

The range and the distance at which the camera can 
recognize varies depending on conditions 
surrounding your vehicle.

Regarding the handling of the camera mounted to 
the inside of the windshield, refer to the following.

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Front Sensor Camera

 P. 558

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.

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How to Use the Auto High-Beam

Front Sensor Camera

Light Switch

Auto High-
Beam 
Indicator

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Auto High-Beam

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Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam

When auto-high beam is active, the headlights switch between high beam and low 
beam based on the following conditions.

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Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam

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.

Using the lever:

Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it within about 
one second while driving.

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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.

Using the light switch:

Turn the light switch to 

.

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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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How to Use the Auto High-Beam

In the following cases, the auto high-beam system 
may not switch the headlights properly or the 
switching timing may be changed. In case of the 
automatic switching operation does not fit for your 
driving habits, please switch the headlights manually.

•

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.).

•

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

•

The brightness level of the road ahead constantly 
changes.

•

The road is bumpy or has many curves.

•

A vehicle suddenly appears 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.

•

A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object 
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.

•

The oncoming vehicle frequently disappears under 
roadside trees or behind median barriers.

•

The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle, 
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.

The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low 
beam when:

•

Windshield wipers are operating at a high speed.

•

The camera has detected dense fog.

Switching to high beam:

All of the following conditions must 
be met before the high beams turn 
on.

•

Your vehicle speed is 25 mph (40 
km/h) or more.

•

There are no preceding or 
oncoming vehicle with headlights 
or taillights turned on.

•

There are few street lights on the 
road ahead.

Switching to low beam:

One of the following conditions 
must be met before the low beams 
turn on.

•

Your vehicle speed is 15 mph (24 
km/h) or less.

•

There is a preceding or oncoming 
vehicle with headlights or 
taillights turned on.

•

There are many street lights on 
the road ahead.

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Auto High-Beam

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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.

To turn the system off:

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.

To turn the system on:

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.

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How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam

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How to Use the Auto High-Beam

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 airflow directed toward 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.

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How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam

If you turn the auto high-beam system off, the system 
does not operate until you turn the system on.

Park in a safe place before turning the system off or 
on.

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.

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MIST

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

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Wiper switch (OFF, INT

*1

/AUTO

*2

, LO, 

HI)

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

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Adjusting wiper operation

*

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust wiper 
operation.

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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 manual intermittent operation
*2: Models with automatic intermittent operation

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

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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.

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 vehicle speeds up while the wipers are 
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe 
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s 
shortest delay setting ( ) and the 

LO

 setting become 

the same.

NOTICE

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

Models with intermittent time adjustment ring

Intermittent Time 
Adjustment Ring

*

MIST

INT

*1

/

AUTO

*2

OFF

LO

: Low speed wipe

HI

: High speed wipe

Pull to 
use 
washer.

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

Higher speed, more sweeps

* Not available on all models

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Wipers and Washers

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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 stop in 
accordance with the amount of rainfall the 
rainfall sensor detects.

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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

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

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Wipers and Washers

If the wipers stop operating due to any obstacle such 
as the buildup 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, then remove 
the obstacle.

The wiper motor may stop motor operation 
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation 
will return to normal within a few minutes.

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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

* Not available on all models

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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.

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Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)

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

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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, the washer spray will 
stop and the rear wiper will return to its 
selected switch setting after a few sweeps.

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Operating in reverse

When you put the transmission into 

(

R

 with the windshield wiper activated, the rear 

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

*1: Models with manual intermittent operation
*2: Models with automatic intermittent operation

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Rear Wiper/Washer

ON

: Continuous wipe

Washer

OFF

INT

: Intermittent

Front Wiper Position

Rear Wiper Operation

INT

*1

 (Intermittent)

AUTO

*2

 (Intermittent)

Intermittent

LO

 (Low speed wipe)

HI

 (High speed wipe)

Continuous

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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.

However, if the outside temperature is 32°F 
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically 
switch off.

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

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

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

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Heated Windshield Button

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Heated Windshield Button

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

Canadian models

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

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).

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Brightness Control

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Brightness Control

When the power mode 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 beeper when the brightness 
reaches minimum or maximum. Several 
seconds after you have adjusted the 
brightness, you will be returned to the 
previous screen.

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Brightness level indicator

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

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Brightness Control

The brightness of the instrument panel will be 
reduced when the following conditions have been 
met:

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The parking lights are turned on.

•

The ambient lighting is low.

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

Control Knob