2013 Acura TL Owners Manual

Select the warning alarm volume from three levels.

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

▲ ▼

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select the desired level by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

▲ ▼

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘ADJUST ALARM VOLUME’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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AutoInteriorIllumination While the headlight switch is turned on, the interior lights gradually dim, as the outside light level gets low. You can customize at which outside light level the lights start to dim.

There are MAX, HIGH, MID, LOW and MIN levels and OFF for the auto interior illumination settings.

If you want the illuminations to start dimming as early as possible, select MAX. For illuminations to start dimming as late as possible, select MIN. Choose HIGH, MID, or LOW for levels in between.

To disable the auto interior illumination function, select OFF.

Multi-Information Display

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

▲ ▼

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

▲ ▼

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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KeylessStartGuidanceScreens Onmodelswithkeylessaccesssystem When this item is set to ON, you will see some guidance messages on the multi-information display. You can change this setting between on and off. For more information on start guidance messages, see page 188

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

▲ ▼

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Multi-Information Display

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

▲ ▼

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘KEYLESS START GUIDANCE SCREENS’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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Multi-Information Display

Position Setup You can customize the MEMORY POSITION LINK setting in position setup.

While ‘‘POSITION SETUP’’ is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.

Each time you press the INFO ( / ▲ ) button, the screen changes as ▼ shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the custom setting then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

▲ ▼

: Press the SEL/RESET button.

: Press the INFO button (

▲ ▼

).

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MemoryPositionLink When Memory Position Link is set to ON, the driver’s seat and the outside mirrors move to the positions stored in memory. To cause the memory to activate, open the driver’s door with the remote transmitter. On models with keyless access system, open the driver’s door with the remote, or grab the door handle while carrying the remote.

To set the memory positions, see page

170

Onmodelswithkeylessaccesssystem For information on using the remote, see page

173

Multi-Information Display

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘POSITION SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ▲ ▼

) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

▲ ▼

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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Keyless Access Setup Onmodelswithkeylessaccesssystem There are three custom settings for the keyless access setup:

DOOR UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP

While ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP’’ is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.

Each time you press the INFO ( / ▲ ) button, the screen changes as ▼ shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button, until you see the setting you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

▲ ▼

Multi-Information Display

See page116 .

See page117 .

See page118 .

: Press the SEL/RESET button.

: Press the INFO button (

▲ ▼

).

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

DoorUnlockMode

To select whether the driver’s door or all doors unlock when you open the driver’s door with the remote or by grabbing the door handle (while carrying the remote), follow these instructions:

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ▲ ▼

) button repeatedly.

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Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select DRIVER DOOR or ALL DOORS by pressing the INFO ( / ▲ ) button, then enter your selection ▼ by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘DOOR UNLOCK MODE’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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KeylessAccessLightFlash When KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH is set to ON, some exterior lights blink twice when you unlock the doors by grabbing the driver’s door handle while carrying the remote.

The same exterior lights blink once when you lock the doors by pushing the door lock button while carrying the remote.

Multi-Information Display

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ▲ ▼

) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

▲ ▼

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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KeylessAccessBeep When KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP is set to ON, the beeper sounds twice when you unlock the doors by grabbing the drivers door handle while carrying the remote.

When you lock the doors by pushing the door lock button while carrying the remote, the beeper sounds once.

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ▲ ▼

) button repeatedly.

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Multi-Information Display

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

▲ ▼

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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Multi-Information Display

Lighting Setup Here are the three custom settings for the lighting setup:

INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY

While ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.

Each time you press the INFO ( / ▲ ) button, the screen changes as ▼ shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

▲ ▼

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See page121 .

See page122 .

See page123 .

: Press the SEL/RESET button.

: Press the INFO button (

). ▲ ▼

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InteriorLightDimmingTime

Multi-Information Display

The interior lights fade out when you close all doors. To change how long the lights stay on before they fade out, follow these instructions:

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ▲ ▼

) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select the desired setting (15sec, 30sec, or 60sec) by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

▲ ▼

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ and repeat the procedure again.

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

HeadlightAutoOffTimer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off after the selected time when you remove the key from the ignition switch and close the driver’s door. On models with keyless access system, the lights go off after the selected time when you close the driver’s door and take the remote with you. To change how long the lights stay on before they go off, follow these instructions:

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You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ▲ ▼

) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select the desired setting (60 sec, 30
sec, 15 sec or 0 sec) by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

▲ ▼

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When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER’’ and repeat the procedure again.

−

AutoLightSensitivity The headlights automatically come on when the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ambient light reaches a changeable level. You can select the auto light sensitivity from the following five levels: MAX The headlights come on when it is bright. HIGH − The headlights come on when it is somewhat bright. MID The headlights come on when it is as bright as sunset or sunrise. LOW The headlights come on when it is somewhat dark. MIN The headlights come on when it is dark.

−

−

−

Multi-Information Display

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ▲ ▼

) button repeatedly.

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select the desired setting (MAX, HIGH, MID, LOW or MIN) by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

▲ ▼

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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Door Setup Here are the five custom settings for the door setup:

AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER

While ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.

Multi-Information Display

Each time you press the INFO ( / ▲ ) button, the screen changes as ▼ shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

▲ ▼

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

126

See page 127.

See page 128.

See page 130.

See page 131.

See page 133.

: Press the SEL/RESET button.

: Press the INFO button (

▲ ▼

).

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AutoDoorLock There are three settings you can choose from:

−

SHIFT FROM P The doors lock whenever you move the shift lever out of Park. (Automatictransmissionmodelonly)

−

WITH VEH SPD The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches about 10 mph (about 15 km/h).

−

OFF The auto door lock is deactivated all the time.

Multi-Information Display

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

▲ ▼

A/T model is shown.

Press the SEL/RESET button to enter the selecting mode.

Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

▲ ▼

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

A/T model is shown.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen.

AutoDoorUnlock There are five possible settings for automatic transmission models and three possible settings for manual transmission models.

Automatictransmissionmodelonly DRIVER DOOR With SHIFT to P − The driver’s door unlocks when you move the shift lever to Park with the brake pedal depressed.

Automatictransmissionmodelonly ALL DOORS With SHIFT to P All − the doors unlock when you move the shift lever to Park with the brake pedal depressed.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO DOOR LOCK’’ and repeat the procedure again.

DRIVER DOOR With IGN OFF − The driver’s door unlocks when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

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ALL DOORS With IGN OFF All the doors unlock when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

−

＊

−

OFF deactivated all the time.

The auto door unlock is

＊ Models equipped with the

keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) Mode is the equivalent of LOCK (0) and ACCESSORY Mode is the equivalent of ACCESSORY (I). For more information, see pages 184

and

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Multi-Information Display

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

▲ ▼

A/T model is shown.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

▲ ▼

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen.

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO DOOR UNLOCK’’ and repeat the procedure again.

KeyandRemoteUnlockMode

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Press the SEL/RESET button to enter the selecting mode.

Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

▲ ▼

You can select whether the driver’s door or all the doors unlock the first time you press the unlock button on the remote transmitter/keyless access remote.

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

▲ ▼

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KeylessLockAcknowledgment When you press the LOCK button on the remote transmitter or the keyless access remote, some exterior lights flash, and a beeper sounds when you push the LOCK button again within 5 seconds to verify that the doors and the trunk are locked and the security system has set (see page customize the exterior lights not to flash and the beeper not to sound.

). You can

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When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE’’ and repeat the procedure again.

When you press the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter or the keyless access remote to unlock the driver’s door/all the doors (depending on the customize setting), the exterior lights blink twice to verify that the door(s) is unlocked and the security system is turned off.

To turn this feature on or off, follow these instructions.

Multi-Information Display

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

▲ ▼

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

Press the SEL/RESET button to enter the selecting mode.

Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

▲ ▼

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen.

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SecurityRelockTimer If you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter or the keyless access remote, but do not open any of the doors within 30 seconds, the doors automatically relock, and the security system sets.

You can change this relock time from 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds.

Onmodelswithkeylessaccesssystem When you unlock the doors by touching either front door handle while carrying the keyless access remote, the relock time is fixed in 30
seconds.

Multi-Information Display

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

▲ ▼

Press the SEL/RESET button to enter the selecting mode.

Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

▲ ▼

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

DEFAULT ALL

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’ and repeat the procedure again.

If you want to set the default settings, press the INFO ( / ) button to select DEFAULT ALL, then press the SEL/RESET button.

▲ ▼

To set the default settings, press the INFO ( / ) button to select SET then press the SEL/RESET button.

▲ ▼

If you want to cancel DEFAULT ALL, select CANCEL, then press the SEL/RESET button. The screen goes back to the previous display.

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Multi-Information Display

If the setting is not successfully completed, ‘‘FAILED’’ is shown for several seconds, and then the screen goes back to the normal message mode. Repeat the same procedure to select DEFAULT ALL.

When DEFAULT ALL is set, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the screen returns to the default all setting display.

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 387)

PADDLE SHIFTERS

(P. 499)

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS (P. 139, P.143

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 143)

＊

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P. 511) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSI) OFF BUTTON ＊ (P. 525) HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTON ＊ VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS for NAVIGATION SYSTEM / BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM (P. 407,

(P. 138)

P.425

＊

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P. 146)

A/T model with navigation system is shown.

To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped Refer to the navigation system owner’s manual.

1: 2: 3: 4 : Switch location varies on models.

＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ 136

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 137)

ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON

(P. 184)

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 34) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 145)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON (P. 145, P.169)

PHONE BUTTON ＊ (P. 424)

INTERFACE DIAL (P. 285) SELECTOR KNOB (P. 236)

＊

＊

HORN ＊

MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY BUTTONS (P. 79)

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES SEAT HEATER/VENTILATION BUTTONS ＊

(P. 202)

(P. 204)

KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTE SLOT

(P. 197)

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS

(P. 401)

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

ADJUSTMENT RING

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Intermittent

MIST OFF INT LO Low speed HI High speed Windshield washers

− −

−

Push the right lever up or down to select a position.

MIST

−

The wipers run at high

speed until you release the lever.

OFF

−

The wipers are not activated.

INT

−

The length of the wipe

interval is varied automatically according to vehicle’s speed.

LO

−

The wipers run at low speed.

HI

−

The wipers run at high speed.

−

Windshield Washer

Pull the wiper control lever toward you, and hold it. The washers spray until you release the lever. The wipers run at low speed, then complete a few more sweeps after you release the lever.

Vary the delay by turning the adjustment ring. If you turn it to the shortest delay ( position), the wipers change to low speed operation when the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

CanadianSH-AWDmodelsonly When you activate the windshield washer with the headlights turned on, the headlight washer will be activated under certain conditions. For more information, see Washers

Headlight section in the next column.

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Headlight Washers CanadianSH-AWDmodelsonly

HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTON

The headlight washers use the same fluid reservoir as the windshield washers.

＊ Models equipped with the keyless

access system have an engine start/ stop button instead of an ignition switch. ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). For more information, see pages

and

184

187

The headlight washers can be operated at any time by pressing the headlight washer button located next to the steering wheel column. The headlights must be turned on to use this button. In addition, the headlight washer will automatically turn on the first time you turn on the windshield washers while the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position.

＊

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Turn Signals and Headlights

−

Turn Signal Push down on the left lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever and hold it. The lever will return to the center when you release it or complete a turn.

−

Turning the switch to

’’ position turns on the

Headlights the ‘‘ parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights.

Turning the switch to the ‘‘ position turns on the headlights.

’’

When the light switch is in either of these positions, the lights on indicator comes on as a reminder.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Turn signal Off Parking and instrument panel lights AUTO Headlights on High beams Flash high beams Fog lights off Fog lights on

＊

This indicator stays on if you leave the light switch on and turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, or with the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), you will hear reminder beeps when you open the driver’s door.

＊

＊ Models equipped with the

keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) Mode is the equivalent of LOCK (0) and ACCESSORY Mode is the equivalent of ACCESSORY (I). For more information, see pages 184

and

187

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Headlights

−

High Beams Push the left lever forward until you hear a click. The blue high beam indicator will come on (see page to return to the low beams.

). Pull the lever back

71

To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it. The high beams will stay on as long as you hold the lever back.

−

The automatic lighting

AUTO feature turns on the headlights and all other exterior lights when it senses low ambient light.

To turn on automatic lighting, turn the light switch to AUTO. The lights will come on automatically when the outside light level becomes low (at dusk, for example). The lights on indicator comes on as a reminder. The lights and indicator will turn off automatically when the system senses high ambient light.

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Onmodelswithout keylessaccesssystem The lights will remain on when you turn off the ignition switch. They will turn off automatically when you remove the key and open the driver’s door. To turn them on again, either turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position or turn the light switch to the

position.

Onmodelswithkeylessaccesssystem The lights will remain on when you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). They will turn off automatically when you open the driver’s door and take the remote with you. To turn them on again, either set the power mode to ON or turn the light switch to the

position.

Onallmodels Even with the automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend that you turn on the lights manually when driving at night or in a dense fog, or when you enter dark areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

To change the ‘‘AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY’’ setting, see page

123

Do not leave the light switch in AUTO if you will not be driving the vehicle for an extended period (a week or more). You should also turn off the lights if you plan to leave the engine idling or off for a long time.

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LIGHT SENSOR

The automatic lighting feature is controlled by a sensor located on top of the dashboard. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on it.

Automatic Lighting Off Feature The automatic lighting off feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver’s door, or on models with keyless access system, set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with you, and close the driver’s door.

＊

To change the ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER’’ setting, see page

122

＊

On models with keyless access system Your vehicle has the engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. For more information on how to select the power mode, see page

184

Headlights

If you remove the key (or the vehicle is in VEHICLE OFF mode on models with keyless access system), and the driver’s door is opened and closed, the automatic lighting off feature activates with the headlight switch in the ‘‘ ’’ position, or the lights turned on by setting the switch in the ‘‘AUTO’’ position.

’’ or ‘‘

＊

If you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position with the headlight switch on, but do not open the door and get out, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the ‘‘AUTO’’ position). ＊ Models equipped with the

keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) Mode is the equivalent of LOCK (0) and ACCESSORY Mode is the equivalent of ACCESSORY (I). For more information, see pages 184

and

187

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Headlights

The lights will 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 will go off. With the driver’s door open, you will hear a lights on reminder beeper.

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position, the high beam

Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off or in the headlights and the high beam indicator come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. They remain on until you turn the ignition switch off, even if you set the parking brake.

＊

The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with the switch.

＊ Models equipped with the keyless

access system have an engine start/ stop button instead of an ignition switch. ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). For more information, see pages

and