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4815-23. Other function
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Audio system
The Mobile Assistant feature will activate Apple’s Siri® Eyes Free
mode via the steering wheel switc hes. To operate the Mobile Assis-
tant, a compatible cellular phone must be registered and connected to
this system via Bluetooth
®. ( → P. 434)
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”, 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.
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Adjusting the Mobile Assistant volume
The volume of the Mobile Assistant can be adjusted using the
“PWR/VOL” knob or steering wheel 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
Manual air conditioning system ............................ 484
Automatic air conditioning system ... 490
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters .................... 499
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 501• Interior lights ................. 502
• Personal lights .............. 502
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ..... 504• Glove box...................... 505
• Console box .................. 505
• Cup holders .................. 506
• Bottle holders ................ 507
• Auxiliary box ................. 507
Luggage compartment features ........................... 508
6-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ....... 519 • Sun visors .................... 519
• Vanity mirrors ............... 519
• Power outlets ................ 520
• Armrest ......................... 521
• Coat hooks.................... 521
• Assist grips .................. 522
Garage door opener.......... 523
Compass ........................... 530

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Heated steering wheel∗/seat heaters∗
∗: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the
steering wheel and seats, respectively.
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:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• 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 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
not running.

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in the “ON”
position (vehicles without smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with smart key system).
Front left seat (high)
Front left seat (low)
Front right seat (high)
Front right seat (low)
The indicator light comes on when
the front seat heater is operating.
●The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in the “ON” position
(vehicles without smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with
smart key system).
● When not in use, turn the seat heater off by returning the switch to its level
position. The indicator light turns off.
Heated steering wheel
Seat heaters
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7-1. Maintenance and care
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.
■ When using a high-pressure car wash
● When washing the vehicle, do not let water from the high-pressure washer
directly hit the camera (if equipped) or the area around the camera. Due to
the shock from high-pressure water, it is possible that the device may not
operate normally.
● 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
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7-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly(without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever isin P, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clear-
ance from the floor? ( →P. 674)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of free play? ( →P. 674)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when
the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly andlock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function prop-erly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake lever move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parkingbrake is on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correctamount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds com-
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
■Front side maker lights
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reve rse the steps listed.
■Fog lights (if equipped)
To allow enough working
space, turn the steering
wheel to the opposite side of
the bulb to be replaced.
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6068-1. Essential information
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WARNING
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
● Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Vehicles without smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as
doing so will lock the steering wheel.