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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed while
the Auto Idle Stop is in operation, and the engine is
ready to restart.●Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2Auto Idle Stop P. 267
●Appears when the shift leve r is in any forward gear
position, and the Auto Idle Stop operating time has
continued for a while.●Shift to (N.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 267
●Appears when the engine does not automatically
restart for the following re asons while the Auto Idle
Stop is in operation.
• The IMA battery charge is low.
• There is a problem with the system.●Manually start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 251
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button at the same time.
Manual transmission models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 108
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 109
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 112
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 116
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 118
Opening and Closing the Hatch....... 119
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 122
Security System Alarm ...................... 122
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 124
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 126
Turn Signals ..................................... 129
Light Switches.................................. 129
Fog Lights
*...................................... 133
Daytime Running Lights ................... 133
Wipers and Washers ........................ 134
Brightness Control ........................... 136
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 137
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 138 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 139
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 140
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 141
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 146
Interior Convenience Items .............. 147
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 155
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 157
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehi cle's immobilizer system near the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the hatch, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not go off if the hatch or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system.
However, the alarm goes off when a door is opened with the key, then the shift
lever is moved out of
(P(Continuously variable transmission models) or the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and all of the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key or remote transmitter or the power mode is set to
ON. The system, along with the horn an d flashing lights, is deactivated.
1Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1:Except U.S. models with continuously Variable Transmission
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the smart entry
remote is inside the vehicle. The engine may also start
if the smart entry remote is close to the door or
window, even if it is outside the vehicle.
ON mode:
Indicator in the button is of f, if the engine is running.
If the smart entry remote battery is weak, beeper
sounds and the TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR
START BUTTON message appears in the information
display.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 364
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while moving the st eering wheel left and
right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the
mode to change.
Operating Range
Except U.S. models with continuously Variable
Transmission
ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button is on.
Indicator in th e button blinks
(from ON to ACCESSORY).
Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
Continuously Variable TransmissionManual Transmission
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off.
The steering wheel is locked
*1.
The power to all electrical
components is turned off.
ON
Indicator in the button is on.
All electrical components can
be used.
Press the button withou t the shift lever in
(P.
Shift to
( P then press the button.
Press the button.
Without depressing
the brake pedal
Without depressing
the clutch pedal
Indicator Indicator
Shift to (
P.U.S. models
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Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the shift lever in (P*1 and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid the battery drain.
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with th e remote transmitter or the smart entry
system.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button three times to switch the mode to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
*1: Continuously variable transmission models
■Automatic Power Off
Except U.S. models with cont inuously Variable Transmission
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Controls
If you open the driver’s doo r when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
buzzer sounds.
Warning buzzers may sound from inside or/
and outside the vehicle to remind you that the
smart entry remote is out of the vehicle. If the
buzzer continues even after the remote is put
back inside, place it to be within its
operational range.
■When the power mode is in ON
If the smart entry remote is taken out of th e vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed,
warning buzzers sound from both insi de and outside the vehicle. The KEYLESS
REMOTE NOT DETECTED message on the multi-information display notifies the
driver inside that the remote is out.
■When the power mode is in ACCESSORY
If the smart entry remote is taken out of th e vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed,
a warning buzzer sounds from outside the vehicle.
■Power Mode Reminder
■Smart Entry Remote Reminder1Smart Entry Remote Reminder
When the smart entry remote is within the system’s
operational range, and the driv er’s door is closed, the
warning function cancels.
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the vehicle
after the engine has been started, you can no longer
change the ENGINE START/STOP button or restart
the engin e. Always make sure if the remote is in your
vehicle when you operate the ENGINE START/STOP
button.
Removing the smart entry remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.
Do not put a smart entry re mote on the dashboard or
in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer to
go off. Under some other c onditions that can prevent
the vehicle from locating the remote, the warning
buzzer may also go off even if the smart entry remote
is within the system’s operational range.
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Controls
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heat ed or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your pr eference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature us ing the temperature control dial.
3. Press the button to cancel.
■Switching between the recirc ulation and fresh air modes
Press the button and switch the mode depending on environmental
conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
1 Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are presse d while using the climate
control system in AUTO, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button th at was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
During the Auto Idle Stop, the air conditioning
system will be turned off.
If the ECON mode is selected, the fan may also be
turned off.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may not start i mmediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system on AUTO, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh air mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button switches the climate
control system between on and off. When turned on,
the system returns to your last selection.
Dashboard
vents Dashboard
and floor
vents Floor vents Floor and
defroster
vents
Button
(Air
Conditioning) Button
(Fan Control) Button (Recirculation) Button
Temperature
Control Dial (Windshield Defogger) Button
(On/Off) Button
Button
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Pressing the button turns the air
conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
Press the button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■To rapidly defrost the windows 1.Press the button.
2. Press the button (the indicator on).
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits th e side windows.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode. If you keep the syst em in recirculation mode,
the windows may fog up from humidity. This
impedes visibility.
Pressing the button re starts the engine
automatically during the Auto Idle Stop.
To defog during the Auto Idle Stop, restart the
engine as follows.
1. Make sure the shift lever is in
( N.
2. Depress the clutch pedal fully.
3. Press the button.
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
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