Mirrors
Before driving, adjust the inside and outside mirrors.
Outside Mirrors
WARNING
Be sure to look over your shoulder before changing lanes: Changing lanes without taking into account the actual distance of the vehicle in the convex mirror is dangerous. You could have a serious accident. What you see in the convex mirror is closer than it appears.
Mirror type
Flat type (driver's side)
Flat surface mirror.
Convex type (front passenger side)
The mirror has single curvature on its surface.
Power mirror adjustment
The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON position.
To adjust:
1. Rotate the mirror adjusting switch to the left or right to choose the left or right side mirror.
2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction.
After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by rotating the switch in the center position.
Folding mirror
WARNING
Always return the outside mirrors to the driving position before you start driving:
Driving with the outside mirrors folded in is dangerous. Your rear view will be restricted, and you could have an accident.
Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is flush with the vehicle.
Rearview Mirror
WARNING
Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks:
Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. It can block your view in the rearview mirror, which might cause you to hit another car when changing lanes.
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to center on the scene through the rear window.
NOTE
For the manual day/night mirror, perform the adjustment with the day/night lever in the day position.
Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for day driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of headlights from cars at the rear.
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically reduces glare of headlights from cars at the rear when the ignition is switched ON.
Press the OFF button ( ) to cancel the automatic dimming function. The indicator light will turn off.
To reactivate the automatic dimming function, press the ON button ( ). The indicator light will illuminate.
NOTE
• Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or around the light sensor. Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally.
• For information regarding the 3 buttons
( ) on the auto-dimming mirror.
Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control System 3.
• The auto-dimmer function is canceled when the ignition is switched ON and the shift lever/selector lever is in reverse (R).
Column Cover Removal/Installation
1. Pull down the steering wheel.
2. Press the shaded area shown in the figure using your thumb, and lift the upper
column cover in the direction of arrow (1).
3. Pull the upper column cover in the direction of the arrow (2) and remove it
while detaching pins A, tabs B and guides C.
4. ...
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Outline
Electrical brake assist control has been adopted, improving safety.
The DSC HU/CM, integrating both the hydraulic unit (HU) and control module
(CM), has been adopted, resulting in a size and weight reduction.
An enhanced malfunction diagnosis system, used with the M ...
Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
NOTE
When the battery power is low, or in places where there are high-intensity
radio waves or noise, the operational range may become narrower or the system may
not operate ...