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Air conditioning system ...... 330
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 341
Solar Ventilation System .... 343
Remote Air Conditioning System ............................. 346
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch .............. 350
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 351
Using the AUX port/USB port ................................... 356 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 357
• Front interior lights ............ 358
• Personal lights .................. 359
• Rear interior light .............. 359
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 361
• Glove boxes ..................... 362
• Console box ..................... 363
• Cup holders ...................... 364
• Bottle holders ................... 366
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 367
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 368
Vanity mirrors ..................... 369
Outside temperature display .............................. 370
Power outlets ...................... 371
Seat heaters ....................... 373
Armrest ............................... 375
Assist grips ......................... 376
Floor mats........................... 377
Luggage compartment features ............................ 379
Garage door opener ........... 385
Safety Connect ................... 393
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Garage door opener switches
P. 120
P. 385
Sun visors P. 368
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 142
Rear interior light P. 359
Vanity mirrors P. 369
Front interior/personal lights P. 359
: If equipped
*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Microphone* P. 393
“SOS” button
Moon roof switch
Auxiliary box
P. 393
P. 129
P. 367
Assist grips P. 376
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Alarms and warning lights
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any warning message
shown on the multi-information display. ( P. 524)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
pings once and
exterior alarm
sounds once for
5 seconds
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An attempt was made to
lock the doors using the
entry function while the
electronic key was still
inside the passenger com-
partment Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from the
passenger compart-
ment and lock the
doors again
An attempt was made to
exit the vehicle and lock
the doors without first turn-
ing the “POWER” switch
off Turn the “POWER”
switch off and lock the
doors again
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
5 seconds An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door is open Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again
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Air conditioning system .... 330
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ......................... 341
Solar Ventilation System ........................... 343
Remote Air Conditioning System ........................... 346
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ............ 350 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types .......... 351
Using the AUX port/USB port ................................. 356
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 357
• Front interior lights ......... 358
• Personal lights ............... 359
• Rear interior light ........... 359
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 361
• Glove boxes ................... 362
• Console box ................... 363
• Cup holders ................... 364
• Bottle holders ................. 366
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 367
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 368
Vanity mirrors ................... 369
Outside temperature display............................ 370
Power outlets ................... 371
Seat heaters..................... 373
Armrest ............................ 375
Assist grips....................... 376
Floor mats ........................ 377
Luggage compartment features .......................... 379
Garage door opener......... 385
Safety Connect ................ 393
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■Using the Remote Air Conditioning System effectively
Efficiency can be increased by using the system in conjunction with the
Solar Ventilation System. ( P. 343)
■ When leaving the vehicle
●Check that the headlights are switched to either off or “AUTO”.
● Check that the wiper switch is turned off.
● Check that all windows are closed.
■ Remote Air Conditioning System automatic shut-off
The system will automatically shut off under the following conditions:
●About 3 minutes have passed since operation began
● Any one of the operating conditions is not met
The system may also shut off if the charge level of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) drops to low. ( P. 44)
■ Conditions aff ecting operation
The system may not start in the following situations:
● The charge level of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low ( P. 44)
● The air conditioning temperature is set at a high level or outside tempera-
ture is low
● When the vehicle has been left parked for a number of days
● When the hybrid system is cool (for example, after being left for a long
time in low temperatures)
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Interior lights list
Rear interior light (P. 359)
Front interior/personal lights ( P. 358)
Shift lever lighting
“POWER” switch lighting
Foot lights (if equipped)
Front door courtesy lights
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Front interior lightsTy p e A Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on
Ty p e B Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on
Front interior lights
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Personal lights
Ty p e A Turns the lights on/off
Ty p e B Turns the lights on/off
Rear interior light
The light will turn on/off in con-
junction with the front interior
lights
Turns the light on
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Personal lights and rear interior light