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Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls1,2,3
Telephone controls1,2,3
Voice command button1,2,3
Cruise control
Ignition switch (standard key)1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls
Wiper and washer controls
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)
1
Multi-Information Display
Emergency flasher button
Multi-Information Display switches
Navigation system
1,2/Display Audio system1,3
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror defoggers/Rear window defogger button/
Windshield wiper de-icer
Enhanced VSC/TRAC OFF switch
Power back door switch
1
Power outside rearview mirror controls
Power back door main switch1
1 If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual .”3 For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”
Steering wheel controls
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Steering wheel audio controls1,2,3
Telephone controls1,2,3
Voice command button1,2,3
Cruise control
Ignition switch (standard key)1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls
Wiper and washer controls
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)
1
Multi-Information Display
Emergency flasher button
Multi-Information Display switches
Navigation system
1,2/Display Audio system1,3
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror defoggers/Rear window defogger button/
Windshield wiper de-icer
Enhanced VSC/TRAC OFF switch
Power back door switch
1
Power outside rearview mirror controls
Power back door main switch1
1
If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual .”3
For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual .”
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Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” button
will change the operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Locking operation
Carry remote to lock
Carry remote to lock/unlock
Panic button
Push and hold
Back door lock/unlock
Keyless entry
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors Push
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
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Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” button
will change the operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Push
Unlock
Push
Lock
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lockCarry remote to unlock
Touch
Front door lockFront door unlock*
Grasp
Carry remote to lock/unlock
Back door lock/unlock
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
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Automatic Transmission
* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal
depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+ : Upshift (push and release)
- : Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
“S”
“D”
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seat back angle
Seat position; cushion angle and height (driver side only)
Lumbar support
Driving position memory
To set driver seat and outside rearview mirror positions:
(1) The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the shift lever in
the “P” position.
(2) Adjust driver seat and outside reariew mirrors to desired positions.
(3) While pressing “SET” button, press button “1” or “2” until a beep sounds.
Press button “1” or “2” to recall set position.
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“ENGINE START STOP” or ignition switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal
depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+ : Upshift (push and release)
- : Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seat back angle
Seat position; cushion angle and height (driver side only)
Lumbar support
Power seat (if equipped)
Driving position memory
To set driver seat and outside rearview mirror positions:
(1) The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the shift lever in
the “P” position.
(2) Adjust driver seat and outside reariew mirrors to desired positions.
(3) While pressing “SET” button, press button “1” or “2” until a beep sounds.
Press button “1” or “2” to recall set position.
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“ENGINE START STOP” or ignition switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Air Conditioning/Heating
Push: Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air
intake and fan to adjust automatically.
Turn: Temperature selector (driver side)
Fan speed
Airflow vent
In “
” mode, use fresh air (“” indicator OFF) to reduce window
fogging. “
” mode uses fresh air only.
Push: Dual operation ON/OFF
Separate temperature setting or synchronize temperature setting for
driver and passenger.
Turn: Temperature selector (front passenger side)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger/Windshield wiper
de-icer
Windshield defogger
Climate control OFF
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Driver’s seatFront passenger’s seat
Turn
On
The Enhanced VSC OFF button is used to switch between modes related to the
TRAC and Enhanced VSC functions.
Refer to Section 2-4 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Enhanced VSC OFF button
Power outlets-12V DC
Instrument panel
NOTE: Designed for car accessories. The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must
be in the ACCESSORY or ON position to be used.
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Push: Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air
intake and fan to adjust automatically.
Turn: Temperature selector (driver side)
Fan speed
Airflow vent
In “
” mode, use fresh air (“” indicator OFF) to reduce window
fogging. “
” mode uses fresh air only.
Push: Dual operation ON/OFF
Separate temperature setting or synchronize temperature setting for
driver and passenger.
Turn: Temperature selector (front passenger side)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger/Windshield wiper
de-icer
Windshield defogger
Climate control OFF
Front passenger’s seat
The Enhanced VSC OFF button is used to switch between modes related to the
TRAC and Enhanced VSC functions.
Refer to Section 2-4 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Enhanced VSC
OFF button
Enhanced VSC OFF button
Power outlets-12V DC
Instrument panelInside center console
NOTE: Designed for car accessories. The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must
be in the ACCESSORY or ON position to be used.
Luggage compartment
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