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■Detection range of the sensorsApproximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
Approximately 1.6 ft. (50 cm)
The diagram shows the detec-
tion range of the sensors. Note
that the sensors may not be
able to detect obstacles that are
extremely close to the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may
change depending on the shape
of the object etc.
■Intuitive parking assist can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position and the shift lever is in R.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the shift lever is in R.
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All-wheel drive lock switch (AWD models)
Press the switch.
The torque of the engine is distrib-
uted to the rear wheels to the max-
imum extent possible in
accordance with driving conditions.
Pressing the switch again cancels
all-wheel drive lock mode and
returns the Dynamic Torque Con-
trol AWD system to normal mode.
( P. 261)
■All-wheel drive lock mode can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ All-wheel drive lock mode
●All-wheel drive lock mode is canceled when the brakes are applied to
ensure the ABS and VSC systems operate effectively.
● All-wheel drive lock mode is cancel ed when the vehicle speed exceeds 25
mph (40 km/h).
All-wheel drive lock mode can be used when a large amount of
drive power needs to be applied to all the wheels, such as when
the vehicle gets stuck in mud and you need to free it.
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■When the outside temperature exceeds 75 F (24C) and the air condition-
ing system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch
is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION
ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system)
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .
■ Micro dust and pollen filter
●In order to prevent the windshield from fogging up when the outside air is
cold, the following may occur:
• Outside air mode does not switch to recirculated air mode.
• The dehumidification function operates.
• The operation cancels after approximately 1 minute.
● In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
● In extremely humid weather, the windows may fog up.
● The pollens are filtered out even if the pollen removal mode is turned off.
■ When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32 F (0 C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pressed.
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■Operating conditions
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ The outside rear view mirror defogge rs (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
CAUTION
■ When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (vehicles with out-
side rear view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the engine is off.
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Windshield wiper de-icer
On/off
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes. Pressing the
switch again also turns the de-icer
off.
■Operating conditions
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
: If equipped
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
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.
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If the “Display setting” is set to on, the portable player connection sta-
tus will be displayed when the engine sw itch is turned to the “ACC” or
“ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode (vehicl es with a smart key system).
Select “Display setting” us ing the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob.
Select “ON” or “OFF” using the knob.
Select “Initialize” using the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob.
● Initializing the sound settings
Select “Sound setting” using the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob and press
(YES).
For details about sound settings: P. 372
●Initializing the device information
Select “Car device info” using the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob and press
(YES).
Automatic connection of a portable device, automatic connection confirma-
tion display and the passkey will be initialized.
● Initializing all the settings
Select “All initialize” using the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob and press
(YES).
■The number of Bluetooth® device that can be registered
Up to 5 Bluetooth
® device can be registered in the system.
■ Bluetooth
® audio/phone system functions
Certain functions may not be available during driving.
Setting the automatic connection confirmation display to on or
off
Initialization
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Clock
Adjusts the hours.
Adjusts the minutes.
■The clock is displayed when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The clock data will be reset.
The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.
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Power outlets
Open the lid.
■The power outlets can be used when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on
less than 10 A.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damaging the power outlets
Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.