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When driving
■Changing the vehicle -to-vehicle distance
Pressing the button changes
the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance as follows:
Long
Medium
Short
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance
is set automatically to long
mode when the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode.
If a vehicle is running ahead of
you, the preceding vehicle
mark will also be displayed.
■Vehicle-to-vehicle distance settings
Select a distance from the table below. Note that the distances
shown correspond to a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance increases/decreases in accordance with
vehicle speed.
Preceding vehicle mark
Distance optionsVehicle-to-vehicle distance
LongApproximately 160 ft. (50 m)
MediumApproximately 130 ft. (40 m)
ShortApproximately 100 ft. (30 m)
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When driving
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
: If equipped
When the radar sensor detects possibility of a frontal collision, the
pre-collision systems such as the brakes and seat belts are automat-
ically engaged to lessen impact as well as vehicle damage.
■ Pre-collision seat belts (front seat belts only)
If the pre-collision sensor detects that a collision is unavoidable, the
pre-collision system will retract the seat belt before the collision occurs.
The same will happen if the driver makes an emergency braking or
loses control of the vehicle. ( P. 162)
However, when the VSC system is disabled, the system will not oper-
ate in the event of skidding.
■ Pre-collision brake assist
When there is a high possibility of a frontal collision, the system applies
greater braking force in relation to how strongly the brake pedal is
depressed.
■Pre-collision braking
When there is a high possibility of a frontal collision, the system warns
the driver using a warning light, warning display and buzzer. If the sys-
tem determines that a collision is unavoidable, the brakes are automat-
ically applied to reduce the collision speed. Pre-collision braking can be
disabled using the pre-collision braking off switch.
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Interior features3
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system .... 360
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ......................... 371
Remote Air Conditioning System ........................... 373
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ............................. 377
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 378
Using the AUX port/USB port ........................ 383
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 384
• Front interior lights ......... 385
• Personal lights ............... 385
• Rear interior light ........... 386 3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features .... 387
• Glove boxes ................... 388
• Console box ................... 389
• Cup holders ................... 390
• Bottle holders ................. 392
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 393
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 394
Vanity mirrors ................... 395
Outside temperature display............................ 396
Power outlets ................... 397
Seat heaters..................... 399
Armrest ............................ 401
Assist grips....................... 402
Floor mats ........................ 403
Luggage compartment features .......................... 405
Garage door opener......... 409
Safety Connect ................ 417
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Air conditioning system
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Temperature
control buttonTemperature
setting displayAir outlet
display
Fan speed
display Windshield
defogger button
Off
Automatic
mode Outside air or
recirculated
air mode
Changes the
air outlets used
Fan speed
control buttonOutside temperature display ( P. 396)
Micro dust and
pollen filter
Cooling and dehumidification
function ON/OFF switch
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Interior features
Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Press “▲” to increase the temperature and “ ▼” to decrease
the temperature on the .
Adjusting the settings
■ Changing the cooling and dehumidification function
Press .
The cooling and dehumidification function switches between on and off
each time the button is pressed.
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ▲” to increases the temperature and “ ▼” to decreases the
temperature on the .
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press (increase) or (decrease) on .
The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Press to turn the fan off.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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■When operating the steering switches (vehicles with touch tracer dis-
play)
●The steering switches operation status is displayed on the instrument
cluster for confirmation purposes. ( P. 260)
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the air conditioning switches on the steering
wheel.
●Settings are shown on the multi-infor-
mation display when the steering switch
is operated.
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Interior features
■Security feature
Any unlocked doors will be automatically locked when the system is operat-
ing. The buzzer will beep and the emergency flashers flash when the doors
have been locked or the system has been turned off.
(The doors locked: Once; The system turned off: Twice)
■ Conditions aff ecting operation
P. 123
■ When using the Remote Air Conditioning System
A charging message will be displayed on the multi-information display. Dif-
ferent messages will be displayed depending on when the Remote Air Con-
ditioning System was started (after charging or during charging).
( P. 565)
■ While the Remote Air Conditio ning System is operating
● Depending on the operating condition of the Remote Air Conditioning
System, the electric fan may spin and an operating noise may be heard.
However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
● The Remote Air Conditioning System may stop operating temporarily if
other features that use electricity (for example, the seat heater, lights,
windshield wipers) are in operation or if the charge level of the 12-volt
battery becomes low.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 127
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 127
■ Customization
Setting (e.g. Operation using the on the wireless remote control) can
be changed.
(Customizable features P. 649)
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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types
Vehicles with Display Audio system
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Refer to the “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.