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5-10. Bluetooth®
5
Audio system
Bluetooth®
■When using the Bluetooth® audio system
● In the following conditions, the system may not function.
• If the portable audio player is turned off
• If the portable audio player is not connected
• If the portable audio player’s battery is low
● There may be a delay if a cellular phone connection is made during
Bluetooth
® audio play.
● Depending on the type of portable audio player that is connected to the sys-
tem, operation may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available.
■ When using the hands-free system
●The audio system is muted when making a call.
● If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
● If the received call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
If the Bluetooth
® phone is too close to the system, quality of the sound may
deteriorate and connection status may deteriorate.
● In the following circumstances, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If a window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• If there is interference from the network of the cellular phone
■ Conditions under which th e system will not operate
● If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth
®
●If the cellular phone is turned off
● If you are outside of cellular phone service coverage
● If the cellular phone is not connected
● If the cellular phone’s battery is low
● When outgoing calls are controlled, due to heavy traffic on telephone lines,
etc.
● When the cellular phone itself cannot be used
● When transferring contact data from the cellular phone
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6Interior features
6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................ 512
Seat heaters...................... 523
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 525• Front interior light .......... 526
• Front personal lights ..... 526
• Rear interior light .......... 527
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ..... 528• Glove box...................... 529
• Console box .................. 529
• Cup holders/ bottle holders/
door pockets ................. 530
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 532
Luggage compartment features ........................... 533
6-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ....... 542 • Sun visors ..................... 542
• Vanity mirrors................ 542
• Power outlets ................ 543
• Wireless charger ........... 544
• Armrest ......................... 552
• Coat hooks.................... 552
• Assist grips ................... 553
Garage door opener.......... 554
Safety Connect ................. 561
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6
Interior features
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after the button is pressed.
■ S-FLOW mode operation
In automatic mode, when the rear seat doors are opened or closed, S-FLOW
mode will not operate and the indicator light turns off. When the
is pressed, the system returns to S-FLOW mode.
■ Changing settings of the Automatic air conditioning system
The air conditioning system settings can be changed on screen ( P. 135)
of the multi-information display.
■ Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Pressing on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the
windshield effectively.
● If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ Windshield fog detection function
When automatic mode is set, the humidity sensor (P. 522) detects fog on
the windshield and controls the air conditioning system to prevent fog. When the is pressed, the S-FLOW
mode status is displayed on the multi-
information display and the indica-
tor light illuminates.
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Heats the seat at high tempera-
ture (HI)
Heats the seat at low tempera-
ture (LO)
The indicator light comes on when
one side of the switch is pressed.
To stop the operation, gently press
the other side of the switch.
●The seat heaters can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.
● When not in use, turn off the switch. The indicator light goes off.
● Passenger side operation indicator:
Operating instructions
1
2
Illuminates while the passenger side
seat heater is operating, allowing the
operating condition of the passenger
side seat heater to be checked from the
driver side as well.
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Interior features
Interior lights list
Front personal/interior lights ( P. 526)
Shift lever lighting
Rear interior light ( P. 527)
Front door courtesy lights
Footwell lights (if equipped)1
2
3
4
5
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Front interior light
Vehicles without moon roofVehicles with moon roof
Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on Turns the door position on/off
Turns the lights on/off
Front personal lights
1
2
3
1
2
Vehicles without moon roofVehicles with moon roof
Turns the lights on/off Turns the lights on/off
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Interior features
Turns the switch to the door
position (door linked)
Operation is linked with the front
interior light main switch. When the
switch is off, the light does not illu-
minate.
Turns the light on
●Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on/off according to
power switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors
are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/closed.
● If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the light
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
● Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before the lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 752)
Rear interior light
1
2
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than
necessary when the hybrid system is off.
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List of storage features
Bottle holders/door pockets
( P. 530)
Cup holders ( P. 530) Glove box (
P. 529)
Auxiliary boxes ( P. 532)
Console box ( P. 529)1
2
3
4
5
WARNING
●Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release
gas, causing a fire hazard.
● When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, keep the
lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.