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Interior features
Windshield wiper de-icer∗
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch. ( →P. 2 9 0 )
Select on the “Menu” screen.
Select on the “Climate”
screen.
Operate the windshield wiper
de-icer on/off.
Select on the option control
screen to turn on the windshield wiper
de-icer, then the indicator will be on.
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes, then the indicator
will be off. Selecting on the
option control screen again also turns
the de-icer off.
■Operating conditions
The engine switch must be in the IGNITION ON mode.
∗: If equipped
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the windshield
and wiper blades.
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Interior features
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the presence
of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors
are opened/closed.
■To prevent battery discharge
If the interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the lights will go
off automatically after 20 minutes.
■Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 559)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
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Interior features
Heated steering wheel∗
Turns the heater on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heater is operating.
■Operating condition
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Timer
The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
∗: If equipped
The heated steering wheel heats the side grips of the steering wheel.
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Interior features
Pull the tab of the rear door sun-
shade and hook the shade on using
the anchors.
To retract the rear door sunshade,
unhook the shade and retract it slowly.
■The rear sunshade can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Operating the rear sunshade after the engine is turned off
The rear sunshade can be operated for approximately 1 minute even after the engine
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
■Reverse operation feature
To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear sunshade automatically lowers when the
shift lever is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again if any of the following occurs:
●The button is pressed again.*
●Shift the shift lever into P.
●The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h).
If the engine is off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to the reverse
operation feature, it will not be raised even when the engine is turned on again
and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). To raise the sunshade again,
press the button.
*: Occasionally, the reverse function may not be carried out after the switch hasbeen pressed. Repeat the above operation to operate the function.
Rear door sunshades
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6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces with a
cloth dampened with lukewarm water.
●Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.
●Wipe off any excess dirt and dust with a soft cloth dampened with
diluted detergent.
Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5% neutral wool detergent.
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Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all
remaining traces of detergent.
●Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining mois-
ture. Allow the leather to dry in a shaded and ventilated area.
●Remove loose dirt using a vacuum cleaner.
●Apply a mild soap solution to the synthetic leather using a sponge or
soft cloth.
●Allow the solution to soak in for a few minutes. Remove the dirt and
wipe off the solution with a clean, damp cloth.
The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior and
keep it in top condition:
Protecting the vehicle interior
Cleaning the leather areas
Cleaning the synthetic leather areas
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Maintenance and care
Ve h i c l e e x t e r i o r
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operatesmoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock systemwork properly?
Fluid leaks
• There should not be any signs of fluidleakage after the vehicle has been
parked.
Ti r e s
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged orexcessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated accord- ing to the maintenance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should not show any signs of cracking, splitting, wear,
contamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without streaking or skip-
ping.
CAUTION
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.
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Maintenance and care
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oilPark the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine and
turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into
the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the oil
level. Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ depending on the type of vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
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CAUTION
■Where to safely charge the battery
Always charge the battery in an open area. Do not charge the battery in a garage
or closed room where there is insufficient ventilation.
■How to recharge the battery
Only perform a slow charge (5 A or less). The battery may explode if charged at a
quicker rate.
■Emergency measures regarding electrolyte
●If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate medi-
cal attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while
traveling to the nearest medical facility.
●If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If you feel pain or burning, get medical atten-
tion immediately.
●If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your skin. Immediately take off the clothing and
follow the procedure above if necessary.
●If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk. Get emergency medical attention imme-
diately.
NOTICE
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all accesso-
ries are turned off.
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