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5-9. Bluetooth® phone
5
Audio system
Using the steering wheel switches
Vo l u m e s w i t c h• Increase/Decrease the vol- ume
• Press and hold: Continuously increase/
decrease the volume
On hook switch • End a call
• Refuse a call
Off hook switch • Make a call
• Receive a call
• Display “Phone” screen
The steering wheel switches can be used to operate a connected
cellular phone.
Operating a telephone using the steering wheel switches
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The Mobile Assistant feature will activate Apple’s Siri® Eyes Free
mode via the steering wheel switches. To operate the Mobile Assis-
tant, a compatible cellular phone must be registered and connected to
this system via Bluetooth
®. ( P. 311)
Press and hold the until
you hear the beeps.
The Mobile Assistant can be
used only when the following
screen is displayed.
To cancel the Mobile Assistant,
select “Cancel”, press the on
the steering wheel, or press and
hold the on the steering wheel.
To restart the Mobile Assistant for
additional commands, press the on the steering wheel.
• Mobile Assistant can only be restarted after the system responds to a voice command.
• After some phone and music commands, the Mobile Assistant feature will
automatically end to complete the requested action.
■
Adjusting the Mobile Assistant volume
The volume of the Mobile Assistant can be adjusted using the
“PWR VOL” knob or steering whee l volume control switches. The
Mobile Assistant and phone call volumes are synchronized.
Mobile Assistant
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6Interior features
6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 366
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches .......................... 373
Seat heaters...................... 374
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 375
• Front interior light .......... 376
• Front personal lights ..... 376
• Rear interior light .......... 377
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ..... 378
• Glove boxes .................. 379
• Console box .................. 379
• Cup holders/ bottle holders/
door pockets ................. 380
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 382
• Card holder ................... 382
Luggage compartment features ........................... 383 6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 387
• Sun visors ..................... 387
• Vanity mirrors................ 387
• Clock ............................. 388
• Power outlet .................. 388
• Armrest ......................... 389
• Coat hooks.................... 389
• Assist grips ................... 390
• Panoramic roof shades .......................... 391
Garage door opener.......... 393
Safety Connect ................. 400
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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
6
Interior features
Using the steering wheel climate remote
control switches
Temperature control
Outside air or recirculated air
mode
Press “ ” on to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease
the temperature.
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode and recirculated air mode
each time the switch is pressed.
■ When changing the temperature se tting using the steering switches
The temperature will change, however the position of the selection frame on
the air conditioning display will remain the same.
: If equipped
Some air conditioning features can be controlled using the
switches on the steering wheel.
1
2
Adjusting the temperature setting
Changing the outside air or recirculated air modes
WARNING
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the air conditioning switches on the steering
wheel.
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7Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 408
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 412
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 415
General maintenance........ 418
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 421
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 422
Hood ................................. 424
Positioning a floor jack ...... 426
Engine compartment ......... 428
12-volt battery ................... 442
Tires .................................. 446
Tire inflation pressure ....... 455
Wheels .............................. 458
Air conditioning filter.......... 460
Wiper rubber replacement .................... 462
Electronic key battery........ 464
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 466
Light bulbs......................... 469
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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
●Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the wate rproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors and remove the antenna before washing the vehicle. Start
washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the antenna
and extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
● Roof antenna and rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car
washes. There may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
■ High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of
the windows.
● Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is
closed properly.
■ Note for a smart key system
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the ef\
fective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the fol-
lowing correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle
while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)
● Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key sys-
tem. ( P. 133)
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:
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7
Maintenance and care
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical clean-
ers.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
● Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
● Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■ Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■ Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
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NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ Antenna installation and removal precautions
●Before driving, ensure that the antenna is installed.
● When the antenna is removed, such as before entering an automatic car
wash, make sure to store it in a suitable place so as not to lose it. Also,
before driving, make sure to reinstall the antenna in its original position.
■ When using a high pressure car wash
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured
cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they
come into contact with high-pressure water.
●Traction related parts
● Steering parts
● Suspension parts
● Brake parts