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Intuitive parking assist
: If equipped
The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when parallel parking
or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sensors and communi-
cated via the multi-information display and a buzzer. Always check the sur-
rounding area when using this system.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
■Types of sensors
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors

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Rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor assists the driver by displaying an image of the area
behind the vehicle while reversing. The image is displayed in reverse on the
screen. This reversed image is a simila r image to the one on the inside rear
view mirror.
The rear view image is displayed
when the shift lever is in the R
position.
If the shift lever is shifted out of
R, the screen returns to the pre-
vious one.
Accessory meter (vehicles
without navigation system) or
touch screen (vehicles with
navigation system)

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Wide view front & side monitor
: If equipped
This system can display the wide view front monitor and the side monitor.
The wide view front monitor uses a super-wide angle lens to display on
screen the areas to the left and right of the vehicle and the blind spots to the
front of the vehicle. This system he lps the driver check for approaching
cars, bicycles and pedestrians when at intersections with poor visibility.
The side monitor uses a camera installed in the passenger’s side outside
rear view mirror to display on screen the area to the right of the vehicle,
helping the driver check this area.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
On/off
The camera image is displayed
when the wide view front & side
monitor switch is pressed.

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Multi-terrain Monitor
: If equipped
The Multi-terrain Monitor displays the vehicle surroundings when driving
at low speeds, thus assisting off-road driving and helping the driver to
check the vehicle surroundings.
The Multi-terrain Monitor displays the vehicle surroundings automati-
cally when a mode is being selected on the Multi-terrain Select.
● You can switch between 4 different images (front, side-front, side-
rear and rear) by operating the switch.
● By using the front and side monitors to identify objects in the vicinity
or path of the tires, you can help to prevent the vehicle from becom-
ing stuck unexpectedly while driving.
Multi-information display
Accessory meter (vehicles
without navigation system) or
touch screen (vehicles with
navigation system)
“ENTER” switch
Menu switch

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■Smear effect
■Flicker effect
When the camera is used under fluorescent lights, sodium lights, mercury lights
etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker.
■Display settings
Vehicles without a navigation system
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Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
CAUTION
■When using the Multi-terrain Monitor system
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death or
serious injuries:
●Never depend solely on the monitor system.
●Always check visually and with the mirrors to confirm your intended path is clear.
●Depicted distances between objects and flat surfaces differ from actual dis-
tances.
●Do not use the system if the hood or doors are open.
If a bright light, such as sunlight reflected off
the vehicle body, is picked up by the camera,
a smear effect
* characteristic to the camera
may occur.
*: Smear effect A phenomenon that
occurs when a bright light is picked up by
the camera; when transmitted by the cam-
era, the light source will appear to have
streaks of light emanating from it. The
streaks will also appear when the light
source is in the vehicle icon area.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automati cally adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
Control panel (vehicles without a rear automatic air conditioning
system)
Automatic mode button
Off button
Cooling and dehumidificatio n function on/off button
Air outlet selector button
Micro dust and pollen filter
mode button
Passenger’s side temperature
control button
Dual mode button
Outside/recirculated air mode button
Windshield defogger button
Driver’s side
temperature control button
Fan speed control button

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Interior features
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Rear window defogger switch
■The defoggers can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■The outside rear view mirror defoggers
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers on.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can become very
hot and burn you.
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops,
dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
Turns the rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers
on/off.
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after their operation
time. The operation time varies
depending on the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.

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Windshield wiper de-icer
■The windshield wiper de-icer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
■When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
Do not touch the lower part of the windshield or the side of the front pillars, as the
surfaces can become very hot and burn you.
This feature is used to prevent ice fr om building up on the windshield and
wiper blades.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
Turns the windshield wiper de-
icer on/off
The windshield wiper de-icer
will automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes.