
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and anticlockwise for
cold.
•When the DUAL switch is off:
Turn the driver temperature control dial
to control the temperature throughout
the entire cabin.
•When the DUAL switch is on:
Turn the driver or front passenger
temperature control dial to
independently control the temperature
on each side of the cabin.
NOTE
•The air-conditioning system changes to
the individual operation mode (DUAL
switch indicator light illuminated) by
turning the front passenger temperature
control dial even when the DUAL switch
is off, which allows  individual control of
the set temperature for the driver and
front passenger.
•The temperature units for the
temperature setting display can be
changed in conjunction with the
temperature units for the outside
temperature display.
(Type A instrument cluster)
Refer to Outside Temperature Display
on page 4-35.
(Type B instrument cluster)
Refer to Outside Temperature Display
(Without Multi-information display) on
page 4-27.
Fan control switch
The fan has seven speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.
Mode selector switch
The desired airflow mode can be selected
(page 5-6).
NOTE
•With the airflow mode set to the 
position and the temperature control
dial set at a medium temperature,
heated air is directed to the feet and air
at a comparably lower temperature will
flow through the central, left and right
vents.
•To set the air vent to , press the
windscreen defroster switch.
•In the  position, the outside air
position is automatically selected.
A/C switch
Pressing the A/C swit ch while the AUTO
switch is turned on w ill turn off the air
conditioner (cooling/dehumidifying
functions).
The on/off of the air  conditioner switches
each time the A/C switch is pressed.
Changes as follows each time the A/C
switch is pressed.
A/C→A/C ECO→Stop
NOTE
•The air conditioner operates when the
A/C switch is pressed while the air
conditioner is turned off.
•The A/C ECO function is designed to
economize use of the air-conditioning
system. “A/C ECO” is displayed to
indicate that the ai r-conditioning system
is operating at optimum control.
•The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
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Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can be
selected. Press the switch to select outside/
recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (
)
Outside air is shut off. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traffic (high engine exhaust
areas) or when quick cooling is desired.
Outside air position (
)
Outside air is allowed  to enter the cabin.
Use this mode for ventilation or
windscreen defrosting.
WA R N I N G
Do not use the  position in cold or rainy
weather:
Using the 
 position in cold or rainy
weather is dangerous as it will cause the
windows to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a serious
accident.
DUAL switch
Use the DUAL switch to change the mode
between the individual operation (driver
and passenger) and interconnection
(simultaneous) modes.
Individual operation mode (indicator
light illuminated)
The set temperature can be controlled
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
Interconnection mo de (indicator light
turned off)
The set temperature  for the driver and
front passenger is controlled
simultaneously.
Windscreen defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the windscreen
and front door windows.
Refer to Windscreen Defrosting and
Defogging on page 5-14.
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch to
defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Window Defogger on page
4-76.
▼ Operation of Automatic
Air-conditioning
1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of
the airflow mode, air intake selector
and amount of airflow will be
automatically controlled.
2. Use the temperature control dial to select a desired temperature.
Press the DUAL switch or turn the
front passenger temperature control
dial to control the set temperature
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
To turn off the system, press the OFF
switch.
NOTE
•Setting the temperature to maximum hot
or cold will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
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•When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airflow until it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of the
vents.
▼Windscreen Defrosting and
Defogging
Press the windscreen defroster switch.
In this position, the outside air position is
automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatically turns on. The air
conditioner will direct
ly dehumidify the
air to the front windscreen and side
windows on page 5-6.
Airflow amount wil l be increased.
WA R N I N G
Set the temperature control to the hot or
warm position when defogging (
position):
Using the 
 position with the temperature
control set to the cold position is
dangerous as it will cause the outside of the
windscreen to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a serious
accident.
NOTE
Use the temperature control dial to
increase the air flow temperature and
defog the windscreen more quickly.
▼ Sunlight/Interior temperature
sensor
Sunlight sensor
Do not place objects on the sunlight
sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature
may not adjust correctly.
Sunlight sensor
Interior temperature sensor
Do not cover the interior temperature
sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature
may not adjust correctly.
Interior temperature sensor
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Commands useable anytime during
voice recognition
“Help” or “Go Back” are commands
which can be used at anytime during voice
recognition.
Help function use
The help function informs the user of all
the available voice commands under the
current conditions.
1.Say:  [Beep] “Help”
2. Follow the prompts to receive the
appropriate voice guidance
instructions.
Returning to previous operation
This command is for returning to the
previous operation while in the voice
recognition mode.
Say:  [Beep] “Go Back”
To prevent a deterio ration in the voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points should be observed:
•The voice recognition cannot be
performed while voic e guidance or the
beep sound is operating. Wait until
the voice guidance or the beep sound
is finished before saying your
commands.
•Dialects or different wording other than
hands-free prompts cannot be
recognised by voice recognition. Speak
in the wording specified by the voice
commands.
•It is not necessary to face the
microphone or approach it. Speak the
voice commands while maintaining a
safe driving position.
•Do not speak too slow or too loud.
•Speak clearly, without pausing between
words or numbers.
•Close the windows to reduce loud noises
from outside the vehicle, or turn down
the airflow of the air-conditioning
system while Bluetooth
® Hands-Free is
being used.
•Make sure the vents are not directing air
up towards the microphone.
NOTE
If the voice recognition performance is not
satisfactory.
Refer to Voice Recognition Learning
Function (Speaker Enrolment) (Type A) on
page 5-65.
Refer to Troubleshooting on page 5-67.
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Voice Recognition
▼Basic Operation Method
Activating Voice Recognition
Press the talk button.
Ending Voice Recognition
Use one of the following methods:
•Press the hang-up button.
•Say, “Cancel”.
•Operate the commander switch or the
centre display (only when vehicle is
stopped).
Skipping Voice Guidance (for faster
operation)
Press and release the talk button.
Troubleshooting for Voice Recognition
If you do not understand an operation
method while in the voice recognition
mode, say “Tutorial” or “Help”.
Commands useable anytime during
voice recognition
“Go Back” and “Cancel” are commands
which can be used at anytime during voice
recognition.
Returning to previous operation
To return to the previous operation, say,
“Go Back” while in voice recognition
mode.
Cancel
To put the Bluetooth
® Hands-Free system
in standby mode, say, “Cancel” while in
voice recognition mode.
To prevent a deterioration in the voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points should be observed:
•The voice recognition cannot be
performed while voi ce guidance or the
beep sound is operating. Wait until
the voice guidance or the beep sound
is finished before saying your
commands.
•Phone related commands are available
only when your phone is connected via
Bluetooth
®. Make sure your phone is
connected via Bluetooth
® before you
operate phone related voice commands.
•Music play commands, such as Play
Artist and Play Album can be used only
in USB audio mode.
•Do not speak too sl owly or loudly (no
loud voice).
•Speak clearly, without pausing between
words or numbers.
•Dialects or different wording other than
hands-free prompts cannot be
recognised by voice  recognition. Speak
in the wording specified by the voice
commands.
•It is not necessary to face the
microphone or approach it. Speak the
voice commands while maintaining a
safe driving position.
•Close the windows and/or the sunroof to
reduce loud noises  from outside the
vehicle, or turn dow n the airflow of the
air-conditioning system while
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free is being used.
•Make sure the vents are not directing air
up towards the microphone.
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Index
A
Accessory  Socket............................ 5-144
Active Driving  Display..................... 4-39
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)............................................... 4-108
Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)... 4-112
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories.......................................... 8-3
Adjustable Speed Lim iter (ASL).... 4-174
Activation/deactivation..............4-178
Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL)
display........................................4-176
Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL)
main indication (white)............. 4-177
Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL) set
indication  (green)...................... 4-177
Setting  the  system..................... 4-179
Speed limiter warning beep....... 4-177
Temporarily cancelling the
system........................................ 4-180
Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL)
Display.............................................. 4-28
Advanced Key Advanced keyless entry system..... 3-8
Operational  range.......................... 3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry System........ 3-8
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced  SCBS)........................... 4-181 Collision  warning.... .................. 4-183
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator  Light  (Red).................4-183
Stopping the Advanced Smart City
Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
system  operation........................ 4-184
Air  Bag  Systems............................... 2-41
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pr etensioner System
Warning  Beep.................................... 7-63
Air-Conditioning  System .................... 5-4
Fully Automatic  Type..................5-11
Manual  Type.................................. 5-7
Operating  Tips............................... 5-4
Vent  Operation...............................5-5
Ambient Temperature  Display.......... 4-27
Antilock Brake System (ABS).......... 4-90
Armrest  Box.................................... 5-149
Ashtray............................................ 5-152
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting  the Volume.................. 5-15
Mute  Switch................................ 5-15
Seek  Switch................................. 5-16
Audio Set [Type A (non-touchscreen)] AUX.............................................5-31
Bluetooth®.................................. 5-38
CD  Player.................................... 5-27
Clock............................................5-22
Error  Indications.......................... 5-37
iPod  mode....................................5-35
Power/Volume/Sound Controls... 5-20
Radio............................................5-23
Radio  (RDS)................................ 5-23
Troubleshooting.......... ................. 5-67
USB............................................. 5-32
Voice  Recognition.... ................... 5-63
Audio Set [Type B (touchscreen)] Applications............................... 5-124
AUX.............................................5-89
Bluetooth®.................................. 5-95
CD  Player.................................... 5-83
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)
Radio............................................5-81
DVD  Player................................. 5-86
Radio............................................5-78
Radio  (RDS)................................ 5-78
Settings...................................... 5-122
Troubleshooting........... .............. 5-125
USB............................................. 5-90
Voice  Recognition......................5-118
Volume/Display/Sound
Controls....................................... 5-76
Audio System
Aerial........................................... 5-19
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