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4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspec t the condition of the 12-volt bat-
tery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
Perform the following accordin g to the driving conditions:
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, ve hicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle

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5-10. Bluetooth®
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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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■Microphone
P. 471
■ When using the microphone
●It is unnecessary to speak directly into the microphone when giving a com-
mand.
● When “Voice Prompt Interrupt” set to on, it is not necessary to wait for the
confirmation beep before speaking a command. ( P. 433)
● Voice commands may not be recognized if:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while voice commands are spoken.
• The air conditioning speed is set high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned towards the microphone.
● In the following conditions, the system may not recognize the command
properly and using voice commands may not be possible:
• The command is incorrect or unclear. Note that certain words, accents or
speech patterns may be difficult for the system to recognize.
• There is excessive background noise, such as wind noise.

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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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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Operate upwards to increase the temperature and operate
downwards to decreases the temperature.
■Fan speed setting
Operate upwards to increase the fan speed and operate downwards to decrease the fan speed.
The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Press the to turn the fan off.
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls

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Interior features
■Change the airflow mode
To change the air outlets, oper-
ate upwards or down-
wards.
The air outlets used are switched
each time the knob is operated.
Air flows to the upper body
Air flows to the upper body
and feet
Air flows to the feet
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger oper-
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5146-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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S-FLOW mode
In S-FLOW mode, priority for the airflow is given to the front seats,
reducing the airflow and air conditioning effect on the rear seats.
If a passenger is not detected in
the front passenger seat, priority
for the airflow will be given to the driver’s seat only.
However, air will always be blown from the side outlet of the front pas-
senger seat.
In S-FLOW mode, the system automatically operates according to
the set temperature and outside temperature. ( P. 519)
The indicator comes on when S-FLOW mode is on.
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Other functions
● Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
( P. 516)
● Fresh air intake system while parking ( P. 516)
● Defogging the windshield ( P. 517)
● Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
( P. 517)

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5156-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Press the .
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press the .
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air fl ow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated is maintained.
When changing the settings of the
air conditioning system, the set-
ting confirmation screen is shown
as a pop-up on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Press to go back to the pre-
vious screen.
Using automatic mode
Multi-information display air conditioning settings screen
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