Interior Features

Interior Lights

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NOTE

Do not leave the lights on for long periods while the engine is turned off. Otherwise the battery power could be depleted.

Overhead Lights


NOTE

The rear map lights also turn on and off when the overhead light switch is operated.

Front Map Lights

When the overhead light switch is in the door or off position, press the lens to illuminate the front map lights, and then press the lens again to turn them off.


NOTE

The front map lights will not turn off even if the lens is pressed in the following cases:

  • The overhead light switch is in the ON position.
  • The overhead light switch is in the door position with the door open.
  • The illuminated entry system is on.
Rear Map Lights

When the overhead light switch is in the door or off position, press the lens to illuminate a rear map light, and then press the lens again to turn it off.


NOTE

  • Once the rear map lights have been turned off, they will turn on and off depending on the position to which the overhead light is switched.
  • The rear map lights will not turn off even if the lens is pressed in the following cases:
    • The overhead light switch is ON.
    • The overhead light switch is in the door position with the door open.
    • The illuminated entry system is on.
Trunk Light

The trunk light is on when the lid is open and off when it's closed.


NOTE

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the trunk open for a long period when the engine is not running.

Courtesy Lights

Turns on when any door is open or the illuminated entry system is on.


Ambient Light (Some models)

An ambient light continuously turn on when the ignition is switched ON. An ambient light dim when the parking lights or headlights are turned on.


NOTE

  • An ambient light turn on or off in conjunction with the illuminated entry system when the ignition is switched OFF.
  • The ambient light illumination level can be changed while the parking lights or headlights are turned on.

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