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*1: Open door warning buzzer:The open door warning buzzer sounds to alert one or more of the doors is
not fully closed (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
*2: Seat belt warning buzzer:The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts reminder sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The
buzzer sounds intermittently for 10 seconds after the vehicle has reached a
speed of at least 12 mph (20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened,
the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
■ SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (front), side
impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle
switch, front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors),
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BA G OFF” indicator light, front passen-
ger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbags,
interconnecting wiring and power sources. ( P. 141)
■ Front  passenger  occupant  classifi cation  system  (ECU  and  sensors),
seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
occupant classification system (ECU and sensors) may cause the warn-
ing light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passenger is
not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system (ECU and sensors) may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly. 
         
        
        
     
        
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When trouble arises
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Warning messageDetailsCorrection 
procedure
(If equipped) • Indicates that the pre-collision 
system is not currently func-
tional because the grille or the 
sensor is dirty.
• This message also appears  when the pre-collision system 
is not functional due to over-
heating. • Check the grille 
and the sensor and 
clean them if they 
are dirty. 
• In case of over- heating, the system 
will become func-
tional once the sys-
tem cools down.
(Flashes)
(If equipped) Indicates that the radar cruise 
control sensor is dirty or cov-
ered with ice.
Clean the sensor.
(Flashes)
(If equipped) Indicates that the radar cruise 
control system is unable to 
judge vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance.
If the windshield 
wipers are on, turn 
them off or set 
them to either the 
intermittent or the 
slow mode. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes 
rapidly)
(If equipped) Indicates that there is a high 
possibility of a frontal collision, 
or that the pre-collision braking 
function is operating.
A buzzer also sounds.
At the same time,
 will appear on the 
head-up display (the image 
flashes). Slow the vehicle by 
applying the 
brakes.
(If equipped,  flashes) Indicates that your vehicle is 
nearing the vehicle ahead (in 
radar cruise mode).
A buzzer also sounds.
At the same time,
 will appear on the 
head-up display (the image 
flashes). Slow the vehicle by 
applying the 
brakes.
(If equipped) Indicates that the LKA (Lane-
Keeping Assist) is suspended
• The camera sensor tempera-
ture is higher than the opera-
tion temperature range.
• The power steering system  operation is restricted. Restart the LKA 
after driving for a 
while. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Vehicle specifications
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*: This function cannot be customized for vehicles sold in Canada.
ItemFunctionDefault 
settingCustom- ized
setting
Door lock
( P. 88, 
553) Unlocking using 
a key
Driver’s 
door 
unlocked in  1-step, all  doors 
unlocked in  2-step All doors 
unlocked in  1-step –OO
Speed-detecting 
automatic door 
lock function OFF ON OOO
Shifting the shift 
position to any 
position other 
than P locks all 
doors ON OFF OOO
Shifting the shift 
position to P 
unlocks all doors ON OFF OOO
Opening driver’s 
door unlocks all 
doors OFF ON – O O
Automatic 
light control 
system 
( P. 253) Light sensor 
sensitivity
Level 3Levels 
1 to 5 OOO
Time elapsed 
before head-
lights automati-
cally turn off after 
doors are closed 30 seconds
0 seconds
OOO
60 seconds
90 seconds
Daytime running 
lights
*ON OFF OOO 
         
        
        
     
        
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ItemFunctionDefault 
settingCustom- ized
setting
Meter and 
instrument 
panel
( P. 217) Sensor sensitiv-
ity for darkening 
the brightness of 
the meter, navi-
gation system 
and instrument 
panel depend-
ing on the out-
side brightness
0 -2 to +2 – – O
Sensor sensitiv-
ity for returning 
the brightness of 
the meter, navi-
gation system 
and instrument 
panel to the orig-
inal level 
depending on 
the outside 
brightness 0 -2 to +2 – – O
Automatic 
air 
conditioning 
system 
( P. 332) Enable/disable 
automatic 
operation of the 
air conditioning 
compressor 
when the 
“AUTO” switch 
ON
ON OFF – O O
Heating/cooling 
operation mini-
mized in Eco 
drive mode ON OFF – – O 
         
        
        
     
        
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638 Alphabetical index
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Steering wheelAdjustment ............................ 118
Audio switches
*
Storage feature......................... 363
StuckIf your vehicle becomes 
stuck ................................... 567
Sun visors................................. 370
Switch Audio remote control switches
*
Cruise control switch ............. 269
Driving mode selectswitch .................................. 207
Eco drive mode switch .......... 207
Emergency flasher switch ..... 494
EV drive mode switch............ 202
Fog light switch ..................... 259
Hazard light switch ................494
Headlight cleaner switch ....... 268
Ignition switch........................ 195
Light switches........................ 253
Power door lock switch ...........88
“POWER” switch ................... 195
Power window switch ............ 125
Pre-collision braking off  switch .................................. 309
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Tire pressure warning  reset switch ......................... 448
Ventilation switch .................. 345
Window lock switch ............... 125
Wipers and washer switch .... 261 Tail lights
Switch ................................... 253
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 137
Tire inflation pressure ............. 457
Tire information Glossary ................................ 594
Size ....................................... 590
Tire identification number...... 589
Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading ............................... 592
Tire pressure warning  system ............................ 446, 509
Tires Chains ................................... 325
Checking ............................... 446
If you have a flat tire.............. 537
Inflation pressure .................. 457
Inflation pressure sensor....... 447
Information ............................ 587
Replacing .............................. 537
Rotating tires ......................... 446
Size ....................................... 581
Snow tires ............................. 323
Spare tire .............................. 537
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 446, 509
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