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5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Press .

The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets and fan speed will be adjusted

automatically.
“AUTO” will be displayed on the control panel.

Adjust the temperature setting.

When the rear seat heaters are set to “AUTO” mode, the system is operated automat-

ically according to the set temperature, outside temperature, etc.
To stop the operation, press the “OFF” button.

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Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the selected
air flow mode.

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Adjusting the air flow direction and opening/closing the air outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.

Using automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets

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Button lock function

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Rear control panel illumination off function

To prevent inadvertent operation, the buttons on
the rear armrest can be locked. Press
until you hear a beep to lock the buttons. Press-
ing

again until you hear a beep will

release the lock.
The indicator appears on the display when the

buttons are locked.

Control panel illumination on the rear armrest
can be turned off. Press

until you hear a

beep to turn the illumination off. Pressing
again until you hear a beep will turn the illumina-

tion on.

NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is

off.

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Heated steering wheel



/seat heaters



/seat ventilators



Turns the heated steering wheel on/off

The indicator light comes on when the

heater is operating.

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The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

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The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.



: If equipped

Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by blow-
ing air from the seats.

WARNING

●

Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in

contact with the steering wheel or seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged

• Persons with sensitive skin

• Persons who are fatigued

• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold

remedies, etc.)

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Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.

• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.

NOTICE

●

To prevent damage to the seat heaters/seat ventilators, do not put heavy objects that

have an uneven surface on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.)

into the seat.

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To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is off.

Heated steering wheel (If equipped)

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Front seat heaters and ventilators (if equipped)/rear seat heaters (if
equipped)

Seat heater switches

The indicator light (yellow) on the switch comes on when the seat heater is operating.

Seat ventilator switches (front seats only)

The indicator light (green) on the switch comes on when the seat ventilator is operat-

ing.

Level indicator lights

The seat heater temperature level or the seat ventilator fan speed level (for front seats

only) is displayed.

“AUTO” indicator lights

Seat heaters (if equipped)/seat ventilators (if equipped)



Front seats



Rear seats

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Modes and indicators
The mode can be changed by pressing the switch.

: When automatic mode is selected, the level automatically changes depending on the

air conditioning settings.

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Seat heaters (without seat ventilators) (if equipped)

Seat heater switches
Level indicator lights

The seat heater temperature level is

displayed.

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Modes and indicators
The mode changes each time the switch is pressed as follows:

: The mode changes automatically depending on the amount of time that has elapsed.

The amount of time until the mode changes varies depending on the interior tem-
perature when the seat heater was operated and other factors.

Mode

“AUTO” indicator light

Level indicator lights

Off

Automatic*

3 to 1, or off

Off

Mid

Off

Mode

Level indicator lights

Automatic operation

Off



 Mid  Lo

Mid

 Lo

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Seat ventilators (without seat heaters) (if equipped)

Seat ventilator switches
Level indicator lights

The seat ventilator fan speed level is

displayed.

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Modes and indicators
The mode changes each time the switch is pressed as follows:

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The seat heaters/seat ventilators can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Seat heater control (vehicles without automatic mode)
The seat heater automatically changes operations. If the engine switch is turned off while

the seat heater is operating, the starting operation of the heater differs depending on the

amount of time that elapses before it is turned back on.

Mode

Level indicator lights

Off

Mid

Current operation

Starting operation mode and amount of time

elapsed until engine switch in IGNITION ON mode

0 to 15 minutes

Over 15 minutes

Mid

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Automatic operation of the seat heater during Eco drive mode
If the driving mode select switch is switched to Eco drive mode in cold temperatures, the

seat heater may be automatically operated to assist heating performance.

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Automatic operation during S-FLOW mode
The front seat heater and ventilator or the rear seat heater may automatically turn off

when S-FLOW mode is turned on during automatic mode. (

P. 317)

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Button lock function (vehicles with rear control panel)
To prevent inadvertent operation, some buttons on the rear armrest can be locked.

(

P. 329)

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When the switch is disabled (vehicles with rear control panel)
When the rear control panel switch cannot be operated even though the button lock
function is released, check whether the switch is disabled due to selecting

Remote Touch screen. (

P. 323)

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Rear control panel illumination off function (vehicles with rear control panel)
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be turned off. (

P. 329)

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Customization
The automatic mode settings for the front seat heaters and ventilators or the rear seat

heaters can be changed. (Customizable features:

P. 549)

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Interior lights list

When the instrument panel light control switch is turned to minimum and the tail lights

are on, the inside door handle lights, the ornament lights and the footwell lights will

turn off. (

P. 95, 103)

Outer foot lights
Shift lever light
Front interior light

(

P. 336)

Front personal lights (

P. 336)

Inside door handle lights

Rear personal lights (

P. 336)

Rear interior light
Ornament lights
Door courtesy lights
Power window switch lights
Footwell lights

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Turns the lights on/off

The rear interior light is also turned on/

off.

Turns the door position on/off

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Front
Turns the light on/off

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Rear
Turns the light on/off

Interior lights

Personal lights

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Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine

switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/

unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/closed.

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If the interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the lights will go off

automatically after 20 minutes.

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Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.

(Customizable features:

P. 549)

NOTICE

To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the

engine is off.

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5-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features

Cup holders

(

P. 340)

Glove box

(

P. 339)

Auxiliary boxes (if equipped)

(

P. 341)

Ashtrays (if equipped) (

P. 345)

Auxiliary boxes

(

P. 341)

Console box

(

P. 339)

WARNING

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Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this may cause

the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact with other

stored items.

• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other stored

items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas, causing a fire

hazard.

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When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, keep the lids closed.

In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due to an

occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.

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Open (press the button)
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key

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The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.

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The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. (

P. 151)

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The insert inside the glove box can be removed.

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An SRS knee airbag for the front passenger’s seat is built into the glove box door.

(

P. 41)

Using with half-open
Grip the knob to release the lock,
and slide the armrest as far back.
Using with fully open
Grip the knob to release the lock,
and lift the armrest to open.

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The console box light turns on when the tail lights are on.

Glove box

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Console box

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The tray slides forward/backward and can be

removed.

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Front
To open, press down and release the
cup holder lid.

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Rear
To open, pull down the armrest and
press in and release the rear cup
holder on the armrest.

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Rear cup holder: When stowing the cup holder, stow the cup holder with the armrest

down. The cup holder cannot be stowed if the armrest is not down.

WARNING

When using the console box with half-open, do not apply too much load on the arm-

rest. Doing so may damage the armrest and may cause you to injure yourself.

Cup holders

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Front cup holder: The cup holder insert may

be removed for cleaning.

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WARNING

Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup holders.

Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden

braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the rear cup holder, stow the cup holder before stowing the arm-

rest.

Auxiliary boxes



Type A



Type B

Press in the button.

Pull up the lever to release the lock
and lift the lid.



Type C (if equipped)

Open the lid.

WARNING

Type C: Do not use the auxiliary box as an ashtray.

Doing so may cause a fire.

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Trunk features

Raise the hooks when needed.

The cargo hooks are provided for

securing loose items.

Cargo hooks

WARNING

To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions when not in use.

First-aid kit storage net

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Center

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Left side
Pull the strap upwards when lifting
the luggage mat up.

Luggage mat



Type A



Type B

Pull the strap upwards to lift up the
luggage mat.

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