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Display the Blind Spot Monitor on/off screen.Press the menu switch.
The multi-information display will
change modes to electronic fea-
tures control mode.
Press the “ENTER” switch
upwards or downwards until
“BSM” appears in the multi-infor-
mation display.
Press the “ENTER” switch to change
to “ON”.
“BSM” indicator will be displayed.
Each pressing of the switch turns the
Blind Spot Monitor on and off.
When on, the buzzer sounds to inform
the driver that the system is operational.
Press the menu switch to change to
the normal display.
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor system on
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■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear
view mirror indicator may be difficult to
see.
■The Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer may be difficult to hear over loud noises such as high
audio volume.
■When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons, warning mes-
sages will be displayed: ( →P. 5 3 1 , 5 3 2 )
●There is a malfunction with the sensors
●The sensors have become dirty
●The outside temperature is extremely high or low
●The sensor voltage has become abnormal
■Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor
XFor vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico and Saipan
XFor vehicles sold in Canada
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The Blind Spot Monitor function uses rada
r sensors to detect vehicles that are
traveling in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in the outside rear
view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of the vehicles existence via
the outside rear view mirror indicator.
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of the detection area
extends to:
Approximately 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from
the side of the vehicle
The first 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side of
the vehicle is not in the detection area
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the
rear bumper
Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward
of the rear bumper
The Blind Spot Monitor function
The Blind Spot Monitor function detection areas
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CAUTION
■Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor function is a supplementary function which alerts the driver
that a vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the Blind Spot Monitor
function. The function cannot judge if it is sa fe to change lanes, therefore over reliance
could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore the driver’s
own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
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The Rear Cross Traffic Alert functions when your vehicle is in reverse. It can
detect other vehicles approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle. It uses
radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehicle’s existence through flashing
the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding a buzzer.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
Approaching vehiclesDetection areas
CAUTION
■Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is only an assist and is not a replacement for care-
ful driving. Driver must be careful when backing up, even when using the Rear Cross
Traffic Alert function. The driver’s own visual confirmation of behind you and your vehi-
cle is necessary and be sure there are no pedestrians, other vehicles etc. before back-
ing up. Failure to do so could cause death or serious injury.
According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore the driver’s
own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
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3885-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Press to operate the speech
command system. (Refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.)
■Using the automatic mode Press the “AUTO” button.
Press to switch to automatic air intake mode. (if equipped)
The air conditioning system automatically switches between outside air and recir-
culated air modes.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press the “OFF” button.
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the automatic mode
indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for functions other than that
operated is maintained.
■Adjusting the temperature for driv er and passenger seats separately
(“DUAL” mode)/driver, pa ssenger and rear seats separately (“3-ZONE”
mode)
To turn on the “DUAL”/“3-ZONE” mode , perform any of the following proce-
dures:
●Press the “DUAL”/“3-ZONE” button.
●Select “DUAL”/“3-ZONE” on the option control screen.
●Adjust the passenger’s side temperature setting.
The indicator comes on when the “DUAL”/“3-ZONE” mode is on.
While in “DUAL” mode, the temperature of the rear air outlets is set at the
passenger’s side temperature setting.
Using the speech command system
Air conditioning controls
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Interior features
Touch to display the rear air conditioning control screen.
■Control screen
Adjust the fan speed setting
Adjust the rear seats temperature setting
Display the rear seats temperature setting
Tu r n t h e f a n o f f
Select to set automatic mode
Disable the switches on the rear controller
■Using the automatic modeTouch “REAR AUTO”.
Touch to increase the temperature and to decrease the temper-
ature.
To stop the operation, touch “REAR OFF”.
■If the system is operated manually in automatic mode
If the fan speed setting is operated, the automatic mode indicator goes off.
However, automatic mode for functions other than that operated are main-
tained.
Changing the rear seat settings (vehic les with rear air conditioning sys-
tem)
XWithout a navigation systemXWith a navigation system
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Interior features
■Using the automatic mode
Press the “AUTO” button.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press the “OFF” button.
■If the system is operated manually in automatic mode
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the automatic mode
indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for functions other than that
operated are maintained.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the selected
air flow mode.
■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 fully to the back of
the vehicle to close the vent.
Air conditioning controls
Air outlets
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Heated steering wheel∗/seat heaters∗/seat
ventilators
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Turns the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
∗: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by blowing air from
the seats.
CAUTION
●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:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
●Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
●Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do not stick
sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is off.
Heated steering wheel (if equipped)
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