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Tilt / telescopic steering wheel
NOTE
. Turn on the defogger and deicer system if the wipers are frozen to the windshield .
. If the windshield is covered with snow , remove the snow so that the windshield wiper deicer works effectively .
. While the defogger and deicer system is in the continuous operation mode : – If the vehicle speed remains at 9 mph ( 15 km / h ) or lower for 15 minutes , the windshield wiper deicer system automatically stops operating . However , the rear window defogger system and outside mirror defogger system maintain continuous operation in this condition .
– If the vehicle battery voltage drops below the permissible level , continuous operation of the defogger system and deicer system is canceled and the system stops operating .
3-19 . Tilt / telescopic steering wheel
WARNING
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. Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt / telescopic position while driving . This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury .
. If the lever cannot be raised to the fixed position , adjust the steering wheel again . It is dangerous to drive without locking the steering wheel . This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury .
1 Tilt adjustment 2 Telescopic adjustment 3 Tilt / telescopic lock lever
1 . Adjust the seat position . Refer to “ Manual seat ” FP33 or “ Power seat ” FP34 .
2 . Pull the tilt / telescopic lock lever down .
3 . Move the steering wheel to the desired level .
4 . Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place .
5 . Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked by moving it up and down , and forward and backward .