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1-7. Safety information
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Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification sys-
tem. This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and
activates or deactivates the devices for front passenger.
SRS warning light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
■Child*3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag and knee airbag
Activated
Side airbag in the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag
on the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
OFF”*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag and knee airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag in the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag
on the front passenger side Activated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
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■When using the intuitive parking assist
●The sensors’ detection areas and reaction times are limited. When moving for-
ward or reversing, check the areas surrounding the vehicle (especially the sides
of the vehicle) for safety, and drive slowly, using the brake to control the vehicle’s
speed.
• The sensors’ detection areas are limited to the areas around the vehicle’s front and rear bumpers.
• Depending on the shape of the obstacle and other factors, the detection dis-
tance may shorten, or dete ction may be impossible.
• There will be a short delay between ob stacle detection and display. Even at
slow speeds, there is a possibility that the obstacle will come within 0.8 ft. (25
cm) of the vehicle before the display is shown and the warning beep sounds.
• Braking distance may differ according to the road conditions (rain, gravel
etc.).
• It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the volume of audio system or air flow noise of air conditioning system.
• For long obstacles such as walls, the obstacle warning may change as the obstacle gets closer.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the
prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropria te to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect th e level and specific gravity of
battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of
tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same si ze and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
■ Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
● Do not try to forcibly open a w indow or move a wiper that is fro-
zen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe
away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumul ated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow that
may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the brakes.

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3-1. Using the touch 
screen ................. .......... 208
Touch screen ........................... 208
Setting the touch screen ...... 212
3-2. Using the air conditioning system and 
defogger........................ 217
Automatic air conditioning 
system...................................... 217
Rear window and 
outside rear view 
mirror defoggers................. 225
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3-1. Using the touch screen
Touch screen
By touching the screen with your finger, you can control the audio system
and air conditioning, adjust the screen display etc.
With navigation system
Without navigation system
The “Information” screen shown in the above illustration is displayed when
is pressed.

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Interior features
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Screen settingsPress .
Touch on the “Information” screen.
The following screen se ttings can be changed.
Automatic transition
20 seconds after air conditioning
or audio system use, the system will
return the display to the previous
screen.
Switch color
You can select the switch color.
Delete personal data
The following personal data is
deleted:
• User selection settings
•Phone book data
• Dialed numbers and received calls
•Speed dial
• Bluetooth
® phone data
•Security code
• Maintenance conditions*
• Maintenance information off setting*
•Memory points*
•Areas to avoid*
• Previous points*
• Route trace*
*: If the navigation system is equipped
STEP1
STEP2

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Interior features
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3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tempera-
ture setting.
Press
to display the air conditioning operation screen.
The above illustration is for a vehicle equipped with th e navigation sys-
tem. The position of is slightly different for vehicles not equipped
with the navigation system.
Automatic mode
Driver’s side 
temperature display
Fan speed display
Off Airflow display
Air conditioning operation
screen display button
Passenger’s side 
temperature 
display
Micro dust and pollen filter
Driver’s side

temperature control
Air conditioning

ON/OFF switch
Outside air or recirculated mode
Windshield defogger Passenger’s side 
temperature control
Dual operation switch