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Controls
Panoramic Glass Roof*
You can only operate the sunshade switches when the power mode is in ON. Use 
the switch in the front of the ceiling to open and close the sunshade.
■Automatic operation
To open:  Pull the switch back firmly, then 
release.
The sunshade will automatically open all the 
way. To stop the sunshade midway, push the 
switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open:  Pull the switch back, and hold it 
until the desired position is reached.
To close:  Push the switch forward, and hold it 
until the desired position is reached.
■Opening/Closing the Sunshade1 Opening/Closing the Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened  or closed to adjust the 
amount of light that enters the cabin.
3WARNING
Opening or closing the sunshade on 
someone’s hands or fingers can cause 
serious injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of 
the sunshade before opening or closing it.
Open
Close
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1:Canadian models
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE 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, ev en if it is outside the 
vehicle.
ON mode:
The  ENGINE START/STOP button is red when the 
power mode is set to ON.
If the smart entry remote battery is weak, beeper 
sounds and the  To Start, Hold Remote Near Start 
Button message appears on the MID.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak  
P. 618
If the power mode does not  change from VEHICLE 
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the  ENGINE START/STOP 
button while moving the st eering wheel left and 
right. The steering wheel  will unlock, allowing the 
mode to change.
Operating Range
Canadian models
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The steering wheel is locked
*1. 
The power to all electrical components is turned 
off.
Blinking in white (When the door is opened)
ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories 
in this position.
ON
The button is on in red.
All electrical components can be used.
Press the button.
Without 
pressing the 
brake pedal
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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 automa tically 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 th e remote transmitter or the smart entry 
system.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP  button to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
If you open the driver’s doo r when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning 
beeper sounds.
■Automatic Power Off
■Power Mode Reminder
Canadian models
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Warning beepers may sound from inside or/
and outside the vehicle to remind you that the 
smart entry remote is out of the vehicle. If the 
beeper continues even after the remote is put 
back inside, place it within its operational 
range.
■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 beepers sound from both inside and 
outside the vehicle. A warning message on 
the MID notifies the driver inside that the 
remote is outside of the vehicle.
■When the power mode is in 
ACCESSORY
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a 
warning beeper sounds from outside the 
vehicle.
■Smart Entry Remote Reminder1 Smart Entry Remote Reminder
When the smart entry remote is within the system’s 
operational range, and the driv er’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 
beeper.
Do not put the smart entr y remote on the dashboard 
or in the glove box. It ma y cause the warning beeper 
to go off. Under some  other conditions that can 
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the 
warning beeper may also go of f even if the remote is 
within the system’s  operational range.
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Turn Signals
The turn signals can be  used when the power 
mode is in ON.
■One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push up or down and release 
the turn signal lever, th e 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
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on 
and off, regardless of the power mode 
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to 
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to  OFF either when:
• The transmission is in 
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode  in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) 
with the lights on, a light on reminder chime sounds 
when you open the driver’s door.
If you sense that the le vel 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.
Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic 
headlight adjusting system that automatically adjusts 
the vertical angle of the high/low beam headlights. If 
you find a significant  change in the vertical angle of 
the headlights, there may be a problem with the 
system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Models with LED headlights
Models with automatic headlight adjusting system
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker, 
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, 
side marker, tail, and rear 
license plate lights
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Controls
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 automatica lly depending on the 
ambient brightness. u You can change the au to light sensitivity 
setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 344
■Automatic Lighting Control1Automatic Lighting Control
We recommend that you tu rn 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 with automatic 
intermittent wipers
Models without automatic 
intermittent wipers
Light Sensor
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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, a nd the instrument panel lights turn off 15 
seconds after you set the po wer mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with 
you, and close the driver’s door.
If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF  (LOCK) with the headlight switch on, but 
do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (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.
■Headlight Integration with Wiper
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Automatic Lighting Control
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
SettingThe exterior lights come on 
when the ambient light is at
Max
High
Mid
Low
Min
Bright
Dark
1 Headlight Integration with Wiper
This feature activates during the headlights are off in 
AUTO .
The instrument panel br ightness does not change 
when the headlights come on.
When the ambient light is dark, the automatic 
lighting control feature over rides, and the headlights 
come on with or without the wipers sweeping more 
than several times.
1 Automatic Lighting Off Feature
You can change the headlight  auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 344
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Fog Lights*
When the parking lights or the headlights are 
on, turn the fog light switch on to use the fog 
lights.1Fog Lights*
The fog lights go off when th e headlights turn off, or 
when the daytime running lights are on.
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models
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Auto High-Beam System*
Uses the camera attached, monitors th e space ahead of your vehicle, and 
automatically changes the low beam head lights to high beam headlights when 
necessary.1 Auto High-Beam System*
The auto high-beam system 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 illumina ting the road ahead.
•The brightness level of th e 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.
■The headlight switch is in  AUTO.■The lever is in the low beam 
position.
■The system recognizes that you 
are driving at night and the low 
beam headlights come on.
■The vehicle speed is above 25 mph 
(40 km/h).
The system operates when:
The camera is not detecting any lights coming from preceding or oncoming 
vehicles: The headlights change to high beams.
15-degrees
The camera detects lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle: The 
headlights are return
ed to low beams.
The camera monitors the range within the 30-degrees view angle. The distance 
that the camera can detect lights ahead  differs depending on conditions, such as 
the brightness of the lights and the weather.
The system changes between high and low beam headlights when:
* Not available on all models
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