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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
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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6-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Interior lights list
Interior lights ( →P. 502)
Interior/personal lights ( →P. 502)
Engine switch light (if equipped)
Instrument panel center illumination (if equipped)
Footwell lights (if equipped)1
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6-2. Using the interior lights
■FrontOff
Door position
The interior lights come on when
a door is opened. They turn off
when the doors are closed.
On
■RearOff
Door position
The interior light comes on when
a door is opened. It turns off
when the doors are closed.
On
Turns the light on/off
Interior lights
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Personal lights
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Interior features
●Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on/off according to
the engine switch position (vehicles without smart key system), engine
switch mode or presence of the electronic key (vehicles with smart key sys-
tem), whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are
opened/closed.
Footwell lights (if equipped): When shifting the shift lever to any position
other than P, the brightness of the footwell lights will be reduced.
● If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the
interior light main switch is in the door position, the lights will go off automat-
ically after 20 minutes:
• Interior light
• Engine switch light (if equipped)
● Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 702)
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6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Glove box (→P. 505)
Bottle holders (→ P. 507)
Console box (→ P. 505)Cup holders (
→P. 506)
Storage boxes ( →P. 509)
Auxiliary box ( →P. 507)
WARNING
● Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release
gas, causing a fire hazard.
● When driving or when the storage com partments are not in use, keep the
lids closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an acci-
dent may occur due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the
items stored inside.
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6-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
Other interior features
Forward position:
Flip down.
Side position:
Flip down, unhook, and swing
to the side.
Side extender (if equipped):
Place in side position then slide
backwards.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover
is opened.
Sun visors
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Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the vanity lights on for extended
periods while the engine is off.
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6-4. Using the other interior features
6
Interior features
Garage door opener∗
The HomeLink® wireless control system in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming methods on the foll owing pages to determine the
method which is appr opriate for the device.
HomeLink
® indicator light
Garage door operation indica-
tors
HomeLink
® icon
Illuminates while HomeLink® is
operating.
Buttons
■Before programming HomeLink®
● During programming, it is possible that garage doors, gates, or
other devices may operate. For this reason, make sure that peo-
ple and objects are clear of the garage door or other devices to
prevent injury or other potential harm.
● It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the remote
control transmitter for more accurate programming.
● Garage door opener motors manufactured after 1995 may be
equipped with rolling code protection. If this is the case, you may
need a stepladder or other sturdy, safe device to reach the
“Learn” or “Smart” button on the garage door opener motor.
∗: If equipped
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems,
security systems, and other devices.
Programming the HomeLink®
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