Mirrors

Outside Mirrors

Check the mirror angles before driving.

Mirror type

Flat type (driver's side)

Flat surface mirror.

Convex type (front passenger side)

The mirror has single curvature on its surface.

WARNING:
Be sure to look over your shoulder before changing lanes:
Changing lanes without looking over the appropriate shoulder is dangerous, particularly not taking the actual distance of the vehicle in the right convex mirror. You could have a serious accident. What you see in the convex mirror is closer than it appears.

Power mirror

The ignition must be switched ACC or ON.

To adjust:
1. Press the left or right side of the selector switch to choose the left or right side mirror.

2. Depress the mirror switch in the


2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction.

After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by placing the selector switch in the middle position.

Ground illumination light

Light is on or off when the illuminated


Light is on or off when the illuminated entry system is on.

Auto-dimming door mirrors

The movement of the auto-dimming door mirrors is interlocked with the autodimming rearview mirror in the interior to automatically reduce glare from rear oncoming vehicles.

Refer to Rearview mirror.

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.

Manual day/night mirror
Manual day/night mirror

Auto-dimming mirror
Auto-dimming mirror

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


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.

The door mirrors also adjust in conjunction with the interior rear view mirror.

Press the OFF button (O) to cancel the


Press the OFF button (O) to cancel the automatic dimming function. The indicator light will turn off.

To reactivate the automatic dimming function, press the ON button (l). 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.


l For information regarding the 3 buttons


l For information regarding the 3 buttons (on the auto-dimming,on the auto-dimming,on the auto-dimming)
on the auto-dimming
mirror, refer to HomeLink Wireless Control System.

- The auto-dimmer function is canceled when the ignition is switched ON and the shift lever/selector lever is in reverse (R).

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