Get Controls -> Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel Guide for Honda Civic 4 Door 2017-2023

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

Ignition Switch^*

1Ignition Switch^*

Manual transmission models

3

WARNING

(0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this

position.

Removing the key from the ignition switch

while driving locks the steering. This can

cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

(q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and

other accessories in this position.

Remove the key from the ignition switch

only when parked.

(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.

Continuously variable transmission models

You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is

in (P

.

All models

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.

When this happens, the following messages appear

on the driver information interface^*:

•

In LOCK (0

Key

In ACCESSORY (q

Return IGN Switch To (0) Position

:

or the symbol with a Ignition

or the symbol with a

:

The buzzer will stop when you 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.

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluENGINE START/STOP Button^*

ENGINE START/STOP Button^*

1ENGINE START/STOP Button^*

Changing the Power Mode

■

ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range

Continuously Variable Transmission

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)

Manual Transmission

Operating Range

The button is off.

The steering wheel is locked. The

power to all electrical

components is turned off.

Blinking in white (When the door

is opened).

ACCESSORY

The button blinks (in red).

You can start the engine when the keyless remote is

inside the vehicle.

Operate the audio system and

other accessories in this position.

The engine may also run if the keyless remote is close

to a door or window, even if it is outside the vehicle.

ON mode:

ON

The ENGINE START/STOP button is red when the

engine is running.

The button blinks (in red).

All electrical components can be

used.

If the keyless remote battery is weak, the beeper

sounds and the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start

Button message appears on the driver information

interface^*.

2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak

P. 693

Without pressing the brake pedal

Without pressing

the clutch pedal

Press the button without the

shift lever in (P

.

Press the button.

Shift to (P, then press the

button.

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluENGINE START/STOP Button^*

Automatic Power Off

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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 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 keyless access system.

Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF

(LOCK).

Power Mode Reminder

■

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

buzzer sounds.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluENGINE START/STOP Button^*

1Keyless Remote Reminder

Keyless Remote Reminder

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When the keyless remote is within the system’s

operational range, and the driver’s door is closed, the

warning function cancels.

Warning buzzers may sound from inside or/

and outside the vehicle to remind you that the

keyless 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.

Models with information display

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 remote is

in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE

START/STOP button.

■

When the power mode is in ON

If the keyless remote is taken out of the

vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed,

warning buzzer sounds from both inside and

outside the vehicle. A warning message on

the driver information interface notifies the

driver inside that the remote is outside of the

vehicle.

Removing the keyless remote from the vehicle

through a window does not activate the warning

buzzer.

Models with driver information

interface

Middle Eastern except Israeli and

Turkish models

Do not put the keyless 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.

■

When the power mode is in

ACCESSORY

Israeli, Turkish, and except

Middle Eastern models

If the keyless remote is taken out of the

vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a

warning buzzer sounds from outside the

vehicle.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluIgnition Switch and Power Mode Comparison

Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison

Ignition Switch

LOCK (0)

ACCESSORY (I)

ON (II)

START (III)

Position

(with/without

the key)

●

Without Keyless

Access System

Engine is turned off and

power is shut down.

The steering wheel is

locked.

No electrical

components can be

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.

●

used.

Power Mode

VEHICLE OFF

(LOCK)

ACCESSORY

ON

START

Button is: Blinking On

With Keyless Access Button-Off

Button-Blinking

Button-

Blinking (engine is turned

off)

Button-On

The mode automatically

returns to ON after the

engine starts.

●

System and ENGINE

START/STOP

Button

Engine is turned off and

Engine is turned off.

Some electrical

●

power is shut down.

The steering wheel is

locked.

●

components such as the On (engine is running)

●

audio system and the

accessory power socket

can be operated.

All electrical components

can be used.

No electrical

components can be

used.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluTurn Signals

Turn Signals

The turn signals can be used when the ignition

switch is in ON (w^*1

Right Turn

.

■

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.

Left Turn

Light Switches

1Light Switches

Manual Operation

■

Models with keyless access system

Rotating the light switch turns the lights on

and off, regardless of the power mode setting

or position of the ignition switch.

Low Beams

High Beams

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.

■

High beams

Push the lever forward until you hear a click.

Low beams

Models without keyless access system

If you remove the key from the ignition switch while

the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s

door is opened.

■

When in high beams, pull the lever back to

return to low beams.

Flashing the high beams

Turns on position/daytime

running lights, side marker, tail,

and rear licence plate lights

■

Flashing the high beams

When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the

instrument panel will be on.

2 Lights On Indicator P. 108

Pull the lever back, and release it.

Turns on headlights, position, side

marker, tail, and rear licence plate

lights

Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off

because it will cause the battery to discharge.

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches

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Lights off

Turn the lever to OFF either when:

• The shift lever is in (P. (Continuously

Variable Transmission models)

• 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 shift lever is moved out of (P

.

(Continuously Variable Transmission

models)

• The parking brake is released.

• The vehicle starts to move.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches

1Automatic 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.

Automatic lighting control can be used when

the ignition switch is in ON (w^*1

.

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.

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.

Models without automatic

intermittent wiper

u You can change the auto light sensitivity

Light Sensor

setting.

2 Customized Features P. 359

Models with automatic intermittent

wiper

Light Sensor

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches

1Headlight Integration with Wipers^*

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.

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.

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^*

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Models without keyless access system

The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15

seconds after you remove the key, and close the driver's door.

Models with keyless access system

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 with

you, and close the driver’s door.

If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0^*1with 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 keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights^*

Fog Lights^*

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Front fog lights

Can be used when the position lights or the headlights are on.

■

Rear fog light

Can be used when the headlights or the front fog lights are on.

Front and Rear Fog Lights

■

To turn the front fog lights on

Rotate the switch up from the OFF position to

the position. The indicator comes on.

■

To turn the front and rear fog lights on

Rotate the switch one position up from the

position. The and indicators come on.

Front and Rear

Fog Light Switch

■

To turn the rear fog light on

Rotate the switch down from the OFF

position. The indicator comes on.

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights^*

Front Fog Lights

■

To turn the front fog lights on

Rotate the switch to . The

comes on.

indicator

Front Fog Light Switch

Rear Fog Light

■

To turn the rear fog light on

Rotate the switch to . The

comes on.

indicator

Rear Fog Light Switch

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAuto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)^*

Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)^*

1Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)^*

Uses the camera attached to the windscreen, monitors the space ahead of your

vehicle, and automatically changes the low beam headlights to high beam

headlights when necessary.

The auto high-beam may not work under certain

conditions.

The system is for your convenience only. Always

confirm the surroundings, and if necessary, change

the headlight beams manually.

The system operates when:

■

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 40

km/h.

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, however, 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, windscreen 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 system changes between high and low beam headlights when:

The camera is not detecting any lights coming from preceding or oncoming

vehicles: The headlights change to high beams.

The camera detects lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle: The

headlights are returned to low beams.

•

The road is bumpy or has many curves.

A vehicle ahead of you suddenly cuts you off or is

not travelling in the appropriate direction.

Your vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load in the rear.

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.

•

If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient

for driving, change the headlight beams manually.

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAuto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)^*

1To Operate the System

To Operate the System

■

For the auto high-beam to work properly:

Turn the headlight switch in AUTO and pull

the headlight lever to low beam.

2 Light Switches P. 202

•

Do not place an object that reflects light on the

dashboard.

•

Keep the windscreen around the camera clean.

When cleaning the windscreen, be careful not to

apply the windscreen cleanser to the camera lens.

Do not attach an object, sticker or film in the area

around the camera.

The auto high-beam indicator comes on.

•

Do not touch the camera lens.

Headlight

Switch

If the camera receives a strong impact, or repairing of

the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.

■

Temporary cancellation

The auto high-beam operation is temporarily cancelled while:

• You are continuously driving at a speed below 24 km/h.

• The vehicle speed is below 10 km/h.

• The windscreen wipers run at high speed for more than a few seconds.

The system operation resumes once the condition that caused it to cancel improves.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAuto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)^*

■

To manually cancel the system temporarily

1To Operate the System

If the message appears:

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the

You can cancel the operation when you manually change the headlights to high

beams. Push the lever forward until you hear a click, or lightly pull the lever towards

you to flash high beams. The auto high-beam indicator goes off.

•

windscreen. If the message does not disappear

after you have c le a ned the windscreen and driven

for a while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

If you want the auto high-beam operation to resume at once, pull and hold the lever

towards you for a few seconds.

1To Disable the System

To Disable the System

■

The auto high-beam is in the previously selected

disabled or enabled setting each time you start the

engine.

Disable the system when the vehicle is parked

with the power mode in ON.

To disable the system: Press the auto

button for about more than 40 seconds. The

indicator blinks twice.

To enable the system: Press the auto button

for about more than 30 seconds. The indicator

blinks once.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluHeadlight Adjuster^*

Headlight Adjuster^*

You can adjust the vertical angle of the low

beam headlights when the ignition switch is in

ON (w^*1

1Headlight Adjuster^*

Models with automatic headlight adjuster system

Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic

headlight adjusting system that automatically adjusts

the vertical angle of the 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.

.

Turn the adjustment dial to select an

appropriate angle for the headlights.

The larger dial number indicates the lower

angle.

Models with halogen headlights

The headlights are suitable for left hand drive and

right hand drive, without the need to make any

adjustments or masking, as per UN Regulation No. 48

Dover Regulation.

1. Push the dial to pop it out, then turn it to

select a number.

2. Push it again after selecting.

■

To select the adjustment dial position

Refer to the below table for the appropriate dial position for your vehicle's riding

and loading conditions.

The headlights are suitable for both right and left

hand traffic.You do not need to alter the headlight

beam distribution.

Condition

Dial position

A driver

A driver and a front passenger

Five persons in the front and rear seats

Five persons in the front and rear seats and luggage in

the boot, within the limits of maximum permissible axle

weight and maximum permissible vehicle weight

A driver and luggage in the boot, within the limits of

maximum permissible axle weight and maximum

permissible vehicle weight

Models with LED headlight

0

1

You may need to alter the headlight beam

distribution.

2 Adjusting Headlight Distribution P. 559

2

3

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDaytime Running Lights

Daytime Running Lights

Israeli, Turkish, and except Middle Eastern models

1Daytime Running Lights

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

The daytime running lights come on dimmer when

the headlight switch is in OFF than when it is in

AUTO. In AUTO, if the ambient brightness is dark,

the low beam headlights come on.

• The ignition switch is in ON (w^*1

.

• The headlight switch is AUTO and it is bright outside.

The daytime running lights turn off when the following conditions have been met:

• Turning off the ignition switch or setting the power mode to VEHICLE OFF will

turn off the daytime running lights.

• The headlight switch is turned on or position, or when the headlight switch is in

AUTO and it is getting darker outside.

• The vehicle is stopped, and the shift lever is in (P and the headlight switch is in

the OFF position.

The daytime running lights turn on again when the shift lever is out of (P and the

parking brake is released, or the light switch is moved from AUTO to OFF.

Middle Eastern except Israeli and Turkish models

When the following conditions have been met:

• The ignition switch is in ON (w^*1

• The headlight switch is OFF.

.

The daytime running lights turn off when the following conditions have been met:

• Turning off the ignition switch or setting the power mode to VEHICLE OFF will

turn off the daytime running lights.

• The headlight switch is turned on or position.

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers

Wipers and Washers

1Wipers and Washers

Windscreen Wipers/Washers

■

NOTICE

The windscreen wipers and washers can be

used when the ignition switch is in ON (w^*1

Do not use the wipers when the windscreen is dry.

The windscreen will get scratched, or the rubber

blades will get damaged.

.

■

MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release

NOTICE

the lever.

Pull to

use

washer.

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the

winds c reen.

Oper a ting the wipers in this condition may damage

the wipers. Use the demister to warm the

windscreen, then turn the wipers on.

■

Wiper switch (OFF, INT^*, LO, HI)

Change the wiper switch setting according to

the amount of rain.

Models with adjustment ring

Intermittent Time

Adjustment Ring^*

■

AUTO^*

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.

2 Automatic Intermittent Wipers^*P. 214

MIST

OFF

■

Adjusting wiper operation^*

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper

delay.

INT^*: Low speed with

intermittent

AUTO^*:Automatic intermittent

All models

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.

The pump may get damaged.

operation

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

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.

Higher speed, more sweeps

■

Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever towards 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 windscreen,

then stop.

If the wiper stops operating due to an 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 (0^*1, then

remove the obstacle.

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers

1Automatic Intermittent Wipers^*

Automatic Intermittent Wipers^*

■

The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.

When you push the lever down to AUTO, the

windscreen wipers sweep once, and go into

the automatic mode.

Sensor

The wipers operate intermittently, at low

speed, or at high speed and stops in

accordance with the amount of rainfall the

rainfall sensor detects.

Adjustment Ring

■

AUTO sensitivity adjustment

When in AUTO, you can also adjust the

rainfall sensor sensitivity using the intermittent

time adjustment ring.

AUTO should always be turned OFF before the

following situation in order to severe damage to the

wiper system:

•

Cleaning the windscreen

Driving through a car wash

Sensor sensitivity

Low sensitivity

High sensitivity

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers

1Headlight Washers^*

Headlight Washers^*

■

The headlight washers use the same fluid reservoir as

the windscreen washers.

Turn the headlights on and press the

headlight washers button to operate.

The headlight washers also operate when you

turn the windscreen washers for the first time

after the ignition switch is turned to ON (w^*1

.

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluBrightness Control

Brightness Control

When the position lights are turned on and

the ignition switch is in ON (w^*1, 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.

1Brightness 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.

To cancels the reduced instrument panel brightness

when the exterior lights are on, turn the knob to the

right until the brightness display is up to max, the

beeper^*sounds.

Control Knob

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.

The brightness can be set differently for when the

exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluBrightness Control

■

Brightness level indicator

On information display

The brightness level is shown on the display

while you are adjusting it.

On driver information interface

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluRear Demister/Heated Door Mirror^*Button

Rear Demister/Heated Door Mirror^*Button

Press the rear demister and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window

and mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON (w^*1

1Rear Demister/Heated Door Mirror^*Button

.

NOTICE

The rear demister and heated door mirrors

automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes

depending on the outside temperature.

However, if the outside temperature is 0°C or

below, they do not automatically switch off.

Models with colour audio system

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 demister heating wires.

This system consumes a lot of power, and may

weaken the battery, making it difficult to start the

engine. Turn it off when the window has been

defogged.

Also, do not use the system for a long period even if

the engine is idling.

Models with Display Audio

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAdjusting the Steering Wheel

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you

can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

1Adjusting the Steering Wheel

3

WARNING

1. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up.

u The steering wheel adjustment lever is

under the steering column.

To adjust

Adjusting the steering wheel position while

driving may cause you to lose control of the

vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and

in or out.

u Make sure you can see the instrument

panel gauges and indicators.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the

vehicle is stopped.

3. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever

down to lock the steering wheel in position.

u After adjusting the position, make sure

you have securely locked the steering

wheel in place by trying to move it up,

down, in, and out.

Lever

Make any steering wheel adjustments before you

start driving.

To lock

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