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■Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets change as follo ws each time is pressed.
: Air flows to the upper body.
: Air flows to the upper body and feet.
: Air flows to the feet.
Press .
The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets and fan speed will be adjusted
automatically.
“AUTO” will be displaye d on the control panel.
Adjust the temperature setting.
When the rear seat heaters are set to “AUTO” mode, the system is operated automat-
ically according to the set temperature, outside temperature, etc.
To stop the operation, press the “OFF” button.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the selected
air flow mode.
Using automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets
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■Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
■Button lock function
■Rear control panel illumination off function
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2
To prevent inadvertent operation, the buttons on
the rear armrest can be locked. Press
until you hear a beep to lock the buttons. Press-
ing again until you hear a beep will
release the lock.
The indicator appears on the display when the
buttons are locked.
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest
can be turned off. Press until you hear a
beep to turn the illumination off. Pressing
again until you hear a beep will turn the illumina-
tion on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is off.
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Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats, respectively. Seat vent ilators maintain good airflow by blow-
ing air from the seats.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
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Turns the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heater is operating.
●The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
●The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
■Front seat heaters and ventilators (if equipped)/rear seat heaters (if equipped)
Seat heater switches
The indicator light (yellow) on the switch comes on when the seat heater is operat- ing.
Seat ventilator switches (front seats only)
The indicator light (green) on the switch co mes on when the seat ventilator is oper-
ating.
Level indicator lights
The seat heater temperature level or the seat ventilator fan speed level (for front
seats only) is displayed.
“AUTO” indicator lights
Heated steering wheel (if equipped)
Seat heaters/seat ventilators
Front seatsRear seats
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● Modes and indicators
The mode can be changed by pressing the switch.
* : When automatic mode is selected, the leve l automatically changes depending on the
air conditioning settings.
■Seat heaters (without seat ventilators) (if equipped)
Seat heater switches
Level indicator lights The seat heater temperature level is
displayed.
● Modes and indicators
The mode changes each time the switch is pressed as follows:
* : The mode changes automatically depending on the amount of time that has elapsed.
The amount of time until the mode changes varies depending on the interior tempera-
ture when the seat heater was operated and other factors.
Mode“AUTO” indicator lightLevel indicator lights
OffOffOff
Automatic *On3 to 1, or off
HiOff3
MidOff2
LoOff1
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2
ModeLevel indicator lightsAutomatic operation *
OffOff
Hi3Hi Mid Lo
Mid2Mid Lo
Lo1Lo
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■Seat ventilators (without seat heaters) (if equipped)
Seat ventilator switches
Level indicator lights
The seat ventilator fan speed level is
displayed.
● Modes and indicators
The mode changes each time the switch is pressed as follows:
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2
ModeLevel indicator lights
OffOff
Hi3
Mid2
Lo1
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■The seat heaters/seat ventilators can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Seat heater control (vehicles without automatic mode)
The seat heater automatically changes operatio ns. If the engine switch is turned off while
the seat heater is operating, the starting operation of the heater differs depending on the
amount of time that elapses before it is turned back on.
■Automatic operation of the seat heater during Eco drive mode
If the driving mode select switch is switched to Eco drive mode in cold temperatures, the
seat heater may be automatically operated to assist heating performance.
■Automatic operation during S-FLOW mode
The front seat heater and ventilator or the rear seat heater may automatically turn off
when S-FLOW mode is turned on during automatic mode. ( P. 397)
■Button lock function (vehicle s with rear control panel)
To prevent inadvertent operation, some bu ttons on the rear armrest can be locked.
( P. 410)
■When the switch is disabled (v ehicles with rear control panel)
When the rear control panel switch cannot be operated even though the button lock
function is released, check whether the sw itch is disabled due to selecting on
Remote Touch screen. ( P. 403)
■Rear control panel illumination off function (vehicles with rear control panel)
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be turned off. ( P. 410)
■Customization
The automatic operation of the front seat heaters (without seat ventilators) and the auto-
matic mode settings for the front seat heaters and ventilators or the rear seat heaters can
be changed. (Customizable features: P. 647)
Current operation
Starting operation mode and amount of time elapsed
until engine switch in IGNITION ON mode
0 to 15 minutesOver 15 minutes
HiHiHi
MidMidHi
LoLoHi
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Interior lights list
When the instrument panel light control switch is turned to minimum and the tail lights
are on, the inside door handle lights, th e ornament lights and the footwell lights will
turn off. ( P. 111, 118)
Outer foot lights
Shift lever light
Front interior light ( P. 417)
Front personal lights ( P. 417)
Inside door handle lights Rear personal lights (
P. 417)
Rear interior light
Ornament lights
Door courtesy lights
Power window switch lights
Footwell lights1
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