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Controls
The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY
or ON.
■Accessory power socket (center pocket)
Open the lid and the tray to access.
■Accessory power socket (console
compartment)
Open the console lid and the cover to access.
■Accessory Power Sockets1 Accessory Power Sockets
NOTICE
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element: The power socket can overheat.
The accessory power socket s are designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC access ories that are rated 180
watts or less (15 amps).
To prevent battery drain, use the power socket only
when the engine is running.
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The power mode must be in ON to use the
heated steering wheel.
Press the button on the left side of the
steering wheel.
When a comfortable temperature is reached,
press the button again to turn it off.
The heated steering wheel is turned off every
time you start the engine, even if you turned it
on the last time yo u drove the vehicle.
■Heated Steering Wheel*
Canadian models
1Heated Steering Wheel*
Do not use the heated steering wheel continuously
when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the
battery may be weaken ed, making the engine
difficult to start.
* Not available on all models
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The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters and ventilators*.
1. Select .
2. Change the setting with one of the
following:
The Heat/Cool
* level indicators: Select your
desired level setting. The left is for a LO
setting, the center is for a MID setting, and
to the right for a HI setting.
(+/(-: To go up or down one level at a
time.
AUTO
*: The system automatically selects
the setting most suitable to the ambient
environment.
OFF: Turn off the system.
■Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation*1Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation*
Do not use the seat heater s and the seat ventilation
even in LO when the engine is off. Under such
conditions, the battery ma y be weakened, making
the engine difficult to start.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
Models without seat ventilation
Models with seat ventilation
* Not available on all models
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The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters.
There is no heater in the rear center seating
position.
Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)
To open the sunglasses holder, push and
release the indent. To clos e, push it again until
it latches.
You can store eyeglasses and other small
items in this holder.
■Rear Seat Heaters*1 Rear Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
■Sunglasses Holder1Sunglasses Holder
Keep the holder closed wh ile driving except when
accessing stored items.
Push
* Not available on all models
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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 heated 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 using the driver’s side or passenger’s side
temperature control switch.
3. Press the (On/Off) button to cancel.1Using Automatic Climate Control
See the Navigation System Manual for the operation
of the audio system.
Images shown are for m odels without navigation
system.
If any buttons/icons on the touch screen are pressed
while using the climate control system in auto, the
function of the button/icon th at was pressed will take
priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button/icon that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
During idle-stops, air-conditioning is suspended, and
only the blower remains active.
If you do not want air-cond itioning suspended, press
to cancel idle-stop.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may operate at low speed for a while after the
AUTO button has been 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 mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperat ure to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Models with navigation system
Models with Auto Idle Stop
All models
(On/Off) ButtonAUTO Button
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
Passenger’s
Side
Temperature
Control Switch Passenger’s
Side
Temperature
Driver’s Side
Temperature
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1. Select the driver’s or passenger’s side
temperature control.
2. Change the temperature setting from the
following:
Temperature bar : Select a point where your
desired temperature setting is.
Farther to the left is for a lower, and to the
right for a higher setting.
3 /4 : To raise or lower the temperature
setting one degree at a time.
While you select and hold 3/4 , the
temperature decreases or increases.
MAX COOL ON/OFF : To rapidly cool down
the interior. u The AUTO indicator goes off. The setting
returns to the previo usly selected value
when you select it again.
MAX HEAT ON/OFF : To rapidly warm up the
interior.
u The AUTO indicator goes off. The setting
returns to the previo usly selected value
when you select it again.
■Changing the Interior Temperature Setting1 Using Automatic Climate Control
When you set the temperat ure to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
If you select the MAX COOL ON/OFF or MAX HEAT
ON/OFF during Auto Idle Stop , the engine restarts
automatically.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
The side you selected.
Temperature Bar
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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. Select the recirculation mode.
2 Switching between the Recirculation
and Fresh Air Modes P. 203
■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.
If you press the button during Auto Idle Stop, the
engine restarts automatically.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
1 To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.
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Features“Trip A” Reset Timing
“Trip B” Reset Timing

Language Selection
Adjust Outside Temp. Display




Forward Collision Warning Distance*
ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep*

Turn by Turn Display*
Default
Door Unlock Mode
Keyless Access Light Flash

Interior Light Dimming Time
Headlight Auto Off Timer
Auto Light Sensitivity
Vehicle
Settings
Meter Setup
Driver Assist
System
Setup
Keyless Access
Setup
Lighting Setup
Keyless Access Beep
Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep*
Blind Spot Info*
Auto Seatbelt Tension*
Driving
Position Setup
Road Departure Mitigation Setting*ACC Display Speed Unit*
Remote Start System On/Off*
Memory Position Link
Keyless Access Beep Volume
Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance Screens*
* Not available on all models
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