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When constant speed control mode is selected, your vehicle will maintain
a set speed without controlling the vehicle-to-vehicle distance. Select this
mode only when vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode does not func-
tion correctly due to dirt etc.
Press the “ON/OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Press the button again to deactivate
the cruise control.
Switch to constant speed control
mode.
(Push the lever forward and hold
for approximately one second.)
Cruise control indicator will come on.
When in constant speed control
mode, to return to vehicle-to-vehicle
distance control mode, push the lever
forward again and hold for approxi-
mately 1 second.
After the desired speed has been set,
it is not possible to return to vehicle-
to-vehicle distance control mode.
If the engine switch is turned off and
then turned to IGNITION ON mode
again, the vehicle will automatically
return to vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode.
Adjusting the speed setting:
→ P. 2 1 2
Canceling and resuming the speed
setting: →P. 2 1 2
Selecting conventional constant speed control mode
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Driving
■Temporary cancelation of the LKA system functions
If any of the following occurs, the LKA system functions will be temporarily canceled.
The functions will resume after the necessary operating conditions have returned.
●The steering wheel is turned as far as necessary to cause the vehicle to change
lanes.
●When the system detects no-handed driving. (The lane keeping assist function will
be temporarily canceled, but the lane departure warning function will continue.)
●The turn signal lever is operated.
●The vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LKA system functions.
(The buzzer will beep twice when the lane keeping assist function is being can-
celed.)
●When the lane lines cannot be recognized while driving. (The buzzer will beep
twice when the lane keeping assist function is being canceled.)
●The wiper switch is set on high speed mode or is set on AUTO mode with wipers
operating at high speed. (The lane keeping assist function will be temporarily can-
celed, but the lane departure warning function will continue.)
●If the vehicle crosses a line for approximately half a minute or more. (The lane keep-
ing assist function will be temporarily canceled, but the lane departure warning
function will continue.)
●When the lane departure warning function is activated.
The lane departure warning function will not operate again for a several seconds
after it has been activated, even if the vehicle leaves the lane again.
■The lane departure warning
It may be difficult to feel the sensory warning depending on the road conditions.
■No-handed driving warning
If the steering wheel is not operated for approximately 15 seconds on a straight road
or approximately 5 seconds on a curve, the buzzer will beep twice, indicators on the
multi-information display will flash, and the lane keeping assist function will be tem-
porarily canceled. If you drive the vehicle with your hands lightly touching the steer-
ing wheel, this may also be detected as no-handed driving.
■After the vehicle has been parked in the sun
The LKA system functions may not be available and a warning message (→P. 7 2 3 )
will be displayed for a while after driving has started. In such cases, turn the LKA sys-
tem off and turn it on again after normal temperature returns. When the temperature
in the cabin decreases and the temperature around the camera sensor ( →P. 2 3 0 )
becomes suitable for its operation, the functions will begin to operate.
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Driving mode select switch
Normal mode
For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when selected to
Eco drive mode or sport mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips
that involve frequent accelerating.
When not in Eco drive mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the
left, the “ECO MODE” indicator comes on in the multi-information display.
Also, on vehicles equipped with a
12.3-inch display, the driving mode is
also automatically displayed on the
“Side Display”. (→P. 3 1 4 )
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.
Vehicles without AVS
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Normal mode
For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when selected to
Eco drive mode or sport mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips
that involve frequent accelerating.
When not in Eco drive mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the
left, the “ECO MODE” indicator comes on in the multi-information display.
Also, on vehicles equipped with a
12.3-inch display, the driving mode is
also automatically displayed on the
“Side Display”. (→P. 3 1 4 )
Ve h i c l e s w i t h AV S
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■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the air
conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency (→P. 353). To improve air condition-
ing performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■Automatic operation of the seat heater during Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating operation and fan speed of the air conditioning
system to enhance fuel efficiency. If the driving mode select switch is switched to Eco
drive mode in cold temperatures, the seat heater will be automatically operated to
assist heating performance.
■Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after driv-
ing in sport mode.
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Interior features
■Using the Remote Touch knobSelect: Move the knob in the
desired direction.
Enter: Push the knob.
Remote Touch operation
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CAUTION
■When using the Remote Touch
●Do not allow fingers, fingernails or hair to become caught in the Remote Touch as
this may cause an injury.
●Be careful when selecting the Remote Touch in extreme temperatures as it may
become very hot or cold due to the temperature inside the vehicle.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the Remote Touch
●Do not allow the Remote Touch to come into contact with food, liquid, stickers or
lit cigarettes as doing so may cause it to change color, emit a strange odor or stop
functioning.
●Do not subject the Remote Touch to excessive pressure or strong impact as the
knob may bend or break off.
●Do not allow coins, contact lenses or other such items to become caught in the
Remote Touch as this may cause it to stop functioning.
●Items of clothing may rip if they become caught on the Remote Touch knob.
●If your hand or any object is on the Remote Touch knob when the engine switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode, the Remote Touch knob may not operate prop-
erly.
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Interior features
When the engine switch is turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode, the initial screen will be dis-
played for a few seconds as the sys-
tem starts up.
Images shown on the initial screen can
be changed to suit individual prefer-
ences. (→P. 3 2 8 )
SwitchPa g e
“Destination”Navigation System Owner’s Manual
“Info/Apps” or “Info”P. 320/Navigation System Owner’s
Manual
“Setup”P. 3 2 3
“Radio”P. 3 76 , 3 9 9
“Media”P. 3 76 , 4 2 3
“Climate”P. 3 5 3
“Phone”P. 4 9 5
“Display”P. 3 1 6
Initial screen
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Interior features
■Trip information
If the “Trip Information” screen does not appear, select “Trip Informa-
tion” on the “Past Record” screen.Resetting the consumption
data
Current fuel consumption per
minute
Previous fuel consumption per
minute
Average speed
Elapsed time
Cruising range
Average fuel consumption for the
past 15 minutes is divided by color
into past averages and averages
attained since the engine switch
was last turned to IGNITION ON
mode. Use the displayed average
fuel consumption as a reference.
The image is an example only, and
may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.
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