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Windows

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

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To open:

Push the switch down.

To close:

Pull the switch up.

Release the switch when the window reaches
the desired position.

To open:

Press the unlock button, and then

within 10 seconds, press it again and hold it. If
the windows stop midway, repeat the
procedure.

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Opening/Closing the Windows without Auto-Open/Close

Function

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

While driving with any of the windows open, you
may hear a booming, throbbing, or helicopter-type
noise or pressure. This is called wind buffeting. This is
a normal occurrence that can be minimized.

If you hear a wind buffeting noise with any of the
windows open, lower all of the other windows
slightly or open the moonroof

Open

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Opening the Windows with the Remote Key

Opening the Windows with the Remote Key

If you open the windows with the remote key, the
moonroof will open automatically along with them.

You can turn off or on to open the windows with the
remote key setting using the driver information
interface or audio/information screen.

Settings

P. 126

Customized Features

P. 363

Models with moonroof

Unlock Button

* Not available on all models

Windows

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

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Pull and hold the outer handle. Insert the key
into the key cylinder completely from below
the handle.

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.

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

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Opening the Windows with the Key

Opening the Windows with the Key

If you open the windows with the key, the moonroof
will open automatically along with them.

Models with moonroof

Open

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Moonroof

Opening/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 automatically opens or closes
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway,
pull or push 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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Using the Moonroof Switch

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 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.

You can use the remote transmitter or the key to
operate the moonroof.

Opening the Windows with the Remote
Key

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Opening the Windows with the Key

P. 178

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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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 remote key is
inside the vehicle.

The engine may also start if the remote key 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.

If the battery of the remote key is getting low, the
engine may not start when you push the

ENGINE

START/STOP

button. If the engine does not start,

refer to the following link.

If the Remote Key Battery is Weak

P. 649

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

Operating Range

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)

The button is off.
The power to all electrical
components is turned off.

Press the button without the
transmission in

(

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.

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

(

and the

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

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

When the power mode is set to any mode
other than OFF and you remove the remote
key from the vehicle and shut the door, an
alarm will sound. If the alarm continues to
sound, place the remote key 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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Automatic Power Off

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Power Mode Reminder

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Remote Reminder

Remote Reminder

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

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

ENGINE START/

STOP

button.

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

Do not put the remote key 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 key, the
warning buzzer may also activate even if the remote
key 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.

■

(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.

If you lightly push the lever in the
opposite direction while it is blinking, the
blinking will stop.

Turn Signals

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

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

P. 98

(A)

(B)

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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

Turn the lever to

OFF

either when:

•

The shift lever is in

(

•

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 taken out of

(

and the

parking brake is released.

•

The vehicle starts to move.

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Manual Operation

Light Switches

If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF 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. 98

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.

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

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

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

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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.

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.

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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

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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 key
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 reminder chime alerting you that the lights are on.

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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:

Settings

P. 126

Customized Features

P. 363

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.

Settings

P. 126

Customized Features

P. 363

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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 parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have
been met:

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The headlight switch is

AUTO

•

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 are off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when
the headlight switch is in

AUTO

and it is getting darker outside.

Fog Light Switch

* Not available on all models

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Auto High-Beam

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Auto High-Beam

The front wide view 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.

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.

Front Wide View Camera

P. 551

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 Wide View 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.

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 a 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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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.

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

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.

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 or poor viewing
conditions.

message appears:

•

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and make sure the
windshield is clean.
Clean the windshield if it is dirty. If the message
does not disappear after driven for a while, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.

You can change the auto high-beam system on and
off.

Settings

P. 126

Customized Features

P. 363

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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, INT

/AUTO

, LO,

HI)

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

■

Adjusting wiper operation

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
operation.

■

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

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 defogger 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

setting become

the same.

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.

If the wiper stops 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.

Models with intermittent time adjustment ring

All models

Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring

MIST

INT

AUTO

OFF

: Low speed wipe

: 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.

■

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

Automatic Intermittent Wipers

The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.

AUTO

should always be turned OFF before the

following situations 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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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 mirror

automatically switches off after 10-30
minutes depending on the outside
temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, it does not automatically
switch off.

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.

Models with heated door mirror

* Not available on all models

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