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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the wa sher fluid is low.●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 592
●Appears while you are customizing the settings and the
transmission is in other than
(P.2 Customized Features P. 126
●Appears when the transmission system temperature is
too high. The vehicle does not operate properly.●You may find it difficult to accelerate, or to start the
vehicle on uphill.
●Immediately stop in a safe place in (P.●Let the engine idle until the message disappears.
●Appears if you depress the accelerator pedal when the
transmission is in
(N.
●Release the accelerator pedal.
After that, depress the brake pedal and change the
transmission position.
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on the
battery.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 611
●Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the batte ry is not charging.●Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger to
reduce electricity consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 653
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Controls
In addition to the button/switch controls, you can operate the climate control system
from the On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM touch screen.
■Operating from the On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM1 Using Automatic Climate Control
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the
driver’s ID ( Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the
climate control settings are turned to the respective
mode automatically when you set the power mode to
ON.
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
A/C (Air Conditioning) and
SYNC (Synchronization) Icon
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Icon Recirculation/
Fresh Air mode
Icon
Fan Control Icon Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Icon
Vent Mode Icon
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
■SYNC on and off
1.Select SYNC.
2. Select On for synchronization mode.
u When in synchronization mode, the front
passenger’s side temperature and the
rear passenger compartment become
the same as the driv er’s side settings.
3. Adjust the temperature or change the
mode from the driver’s side.
■Changing the fan speed
1.Select .
u When the left or right side of the
is selected, the fan speed level goes up or
down one level at a time.
2. Change the fan speed with one of the
following:
The fan speed level indicators: Select your
desired speed level. The smaller indicator is
for a slower speed, and the larger for a
faster speed.
(+/(-: To go up or down one level at a
time.
Front Fan AUTO : The system automatically
selects the fan speed most suitable to the
ambient environment.
1 SYNC on and off
When you press the button or select the Front
icon, the system synchronizes the driver’s and
front passenger’s temp erature settings.
When the system is not in SYNC mode, the driver's
side temperature, the front passenger’s side
temperature and the rear passenger compartment (if
it is on) can be set separately.
You can also turn off SYNC mode by changing the
front passenger’s side temperature or rear
passenger’s temperature.
1 Changing the fan speed
While the climate control system is in auto, Front
Fan AUTO is highlighted.
Fan Speed Level Indicators
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
Pressing the button or selecting the Front
icon appearing after the vent mode icon is
selected turns the air conditioning system on
and automatically switches the system to fresh
air mode.
Press the button or select the Front
icon again to turn off, the system returns to
the previous settings.
■To rapidly defrost the windows 1.Press the button, or select the vent
mode icon and then the Front icon.
2. Select the recirculation mode.
2 Switching between the Recirculation
and Fresh Air Modes P. 224
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits th e side windows.
If you press the button or select the Front
icon during Auto Idle Stop, the engine restarts
automatically.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
1 To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.
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