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Before Driving
Steering Wheel
*Some models.
Steering Wheel
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Moving it can very easily cause the
driver to abruptly turn to the left or
right. This can lead to loss of control or
an accident.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To change the angle or length of the
steering wheel:
1. Stop the vehicle, and then pull down the lock release lever under the steering
column.
Lock release lever
2. Tilt the steering wheel and/or adjust the steering column length to the desired
positions, then push the lever up to lock
the column.
3. Attempt to push the steering wheel up and down to make sure it's locked
before driving.
Heated Steering Wheel *
The grips on the left and right of the
steering wheel can be warmed up.
Heated steering
wheel switchHeating area
The ignition must be switched ON.
Press the switch to turn on the heated
steering wheel. The heated steering wheel
operates for about 30 minutes and then
turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the
heater is operating.
To turn off the heated steering wheel
before the 30 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.
CAUTION
The following types of persons should
be careful not to touch the steering
wheel. Otherwise, it could cause a low-
temperature burn.
Infants, small children, elderly people, and physically challenged
people
People with delicate skin People who are excessively fatigued People who are intoxicated People who have taken sleep-inducing medicine such as sleeping
pills or cold medicine
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Interior Features
Audio Set [Type A (non-touchscreen)]
Component Parts
Microphone
Talk button, Pick-up button and Hang-up button
Microphone Audio unit
Talk button
Hang-up button
Pick-up button
Microphone (hands-free)
The microphone is used for speaking voice commands or when making a Hand\
s-free call.
Talk button
Activates the voice recognition. In addition, it skips the voice guidanc\
e.
Pick-up button
Responds to incoming calls. In addition, after selecting a contact or di\
aling a number, it
places the call when the button is pressed.
Hang-up button
Ends the call or refuses an incoming call. In addition, it ends the voic\
e recognition
operation.
Volume adjustment
The power/volume dial of the audio unit is used to adjust the volume. Turn the dial to the
right to increase volume, to the left to decrease it.
The volume can also be adjusted using the volume button on the steering \
wheel.
NOTE
If the volume is lower compared to other audio modes, increase the volume from the device
side.
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Interior Features
Audio Set [Type B (touchscreen)]
Component Parts
Microphone
Talk button, Pick-up button and Hang-up button
Microphone Audio unit
Talk button
Hang-up button Pick-up button
Microphone (hands-free)
The microphone is used for speaking voice commands or when making a Hand\
s-free call.
Talk button
Activates the voice recognition. In addition, it skips the voice guidanc\
e.
Pick-up button
Responds to incoming calls. In addition, after selecting a contact or di\
aling a number, it
places the call when the button is pressed.
Hang-up button
Ends the call or refuses an incoming call. In addition, it ends the voic\
e recognition
operation.
Commander switch
The commander switch is used for volume adjustment and display operation\
. Tilt or turn the
commander knob to move the cursor. Press the commander knob to select the icon.
Volume adjustment
The volume dial of the commander switch is used to adjust the volume. Turn the dial to the
right to increase volume, to the left to decrease it.
The volume can also be adjusted using the volume button on the steering \
wheel.
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Index
Overhead Lights ................................ 5-139
Overheating ......................................... 7-18
Overloading ......................................... 3-54
Owner Maintenance Closing the hood ........................... 6-21
Engine compartment overview ..... 6-22
Key battery replacement ............... 6-36
Opening the hood .......................... 6-20
Owner maintenance precautions ... 6-18
P
Personalization Features ..................... 9-11
Power Liftgate ..................................... 3-24
Power Liftgate Warning Beep ............. 7-42
Power Steering .................................... 4-91
Power Steering Warning Buzzer ......... 7-42
Power Windows .................................. 3-39
R
Radar Sensor (Front) ......................... 4-162
Radar Sensors (Rear) ........................ 4-165
Rear Coat Hooks ............................... 5-147
Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) ...... 4-117
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............ 3-21
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-10
Rear View Monitor............................ 4-176
Displayable range on the screen ... 4-178
Picture quality adjustment ........... 4-184
Rear view monitor operation ....... 4-180
Rear view parking camera
location ........................................ 4-177
Switching to the rear view monitor
display ......................................... 4-177
Variance between actual road conditions
and displayed Image
.................... 4-183
Viewing the display ..................... 4-179
Rear Window Defogger ...................... 4-62
Rear Window Washer .......................... 4-62
Rear Window Wiper ............................ 4-62
Rearview Mirror .................................. 3-37
Recommended Oil .............................. 6-23 Recording of Vehicle Data .................. 8-22
Recreational Towing ........................... 3-64
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................... 8-18
Replacement
Fuse ............................................... 6-50
Key battery .................................... 6-36
Light bulbs .................................... 6-44
Tires ............................................... 6-41
Wheel ............................................ 6-42
Wiper ............................................. 6-29
Request Switch Inoperable Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless function)
... 7-41
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 3-51
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................... 8-14
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ........................................ 3-49
Scheduled Maintenance ........................ 6-4
Seat Driving position memory ................ 2-8
Seat Belt System ................................. 2-23 3-point type ................................... 2-23
Automatic locking ......................... 2-22
Emergency locking ........................ 2-22
Extender ........................................ 2-26
Pregnant women ............................ 2-22
Seat belt precautions ..................... 2-20
Seat Belt Warning Beep ...................... 7-40
Seats ...................................................... 2-5 Front seat ......................................... 2-5
Front seat warmer ............................ 2-7
Head restraint ................................ 2-17
Rear seat ........................................ 2-10
Rear seat warmer ........................... 2-15
Security System Immobilizer system ....................... 3-45
Theft-deterrent system .................. 3-47
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