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Automatic Climate Control
Rear window defogger switch
Temperature control dial
Fan control dialMode selector dial
A/C switchAir intake selector switch
▼
Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot an
d counterclockwise
for cold.
Fan control dial
The fan has seven speeds.
AUTO position
The amount of airflow will be
automatically controlled in accordance
with the set temperature.
Except AUTO position
The airflow amount can be adjusted to the
desired level by turning the dial.
0 position
To turn off the system, set the dial to 0
position.
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airflow mode (page 5-4).
AUTO position
The airflow mode automatically adjusts to
the selected temperature.
Except AUTO position
The desired airflow position can be
selected by turning the dial.
NOTE
With the airflow mode set to the
position and the temperature control
dial set at a medium temperature,
heated air is directed to the feet and air
at a comparably lower temperature will
flow through the central, left and right
vents.
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Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
When the DUAL switch is off:
Turn the driver tempe rature control dial
to control the temperature throughout
the entire cabin.
When the DUAL switch is on:
Turn the driver or front passenger
temperature control dial to
independently control the temperature
on each side of the cabin.
NOTE
The climate control system changes to
the individual operation mode (DUAL
switch indicator li ght illuminated) by
turning the front passenger temperature
control dial even when the DUAL switch
is off, which allows individual control of
the set temperature for the driver and
front passenger.
The temperature units for the
temperature setting display can be
changed in conjunction with the
temperature units for the outside
temperature display. Refer to Outside
Temperature Display on page 4-17.
Fan control switch
The fan has seven speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.
Mode selector switch
The desired airflow mode can be selected
(page 5-4).
NOTE
With the airflow mode set to the
position and the temperature control
dial set at a medium temperature,
heated air is directed to the feet and air
at a comparably lower temperature will
flow through the central, left and right
vents.
To set the air vent to , press the
windshield defroster switch.
In the or position, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on
and the outside air position is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield. In the
or position, the
outside air position cannot be changed
to the recirculated air position.
A/C switch
Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO
switch is turned on will turn off the air
conditioner (cooling/dehumidifying
functions).
The on/off of the air conditioner switches
each time the A/C switch is pressed.
NOTE
The air conditioner operates when the
A/C switch is pressed while the air
conditioner is turned off.
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
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Antenna
▼Antenna (4-Door)
AM/FM Radio Antenna
The AM/FM radio antenna receives both
AM and FM signals.
The antenna is embe
dded into the window
glass.
CAUTION
When washing the inside of the window
which has an antenna, use a soft cloth
dampened in lukewarm water, gently
wiping the antenna lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could
damage the antenna.
Satellite Radio Antenna
*
The satellite radio antenna receives
SiriusXM signals.
Antenna
▼ Antenna (5-Door)
AM/FM Radio Antenna*
The AM/FM radio antenna receives both
AM and FM signals.
(Type A)
To remove the antenna, turn it
counterclockwise.
To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.
Make sure the antenna is securely
installed.
Remove Install
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the antenna,
remove it before entering a car wash
facility or passing beneath a low
overhead clearance.
Be careful around the antenna when
removing snow from the roof. Otherwise
the antenna could be damaged.
NOTE
When leaving your vehicle unattended, we
recommend that you remove the antenna
and store it inside the vehicle.
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Audio set [Type A (non-touchscreen)]
ƒPower/Volume/Sound Controls............................................................................. page 5-27
„ Clock..................................................................................................................... page 5-29
… Operating the Radio............................................ .................................................. page 5-30
† How to use Auxiliary jack/USB port............................. ....................................... page 5-31
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▼Power/Volume/Sound Controls
Power/Volume/Audio control dial Menu button
Audio display
Power ON/OFF
Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Press
the power/volume dial to turn the audio
system on. Press the power/volume dial
again to turn the audio system off.
Volume adjustment
To adjust the volume, turn the power/
volume dial. Turn th
e power/volume dial
clockwise to increase volume,
counterclockwise to decrease it.
Audio sound adjustment
1. Press the menu button () to
select the function. The selected
function will be indicated.
2. Turn the audio con trol dial to adjust
the selected functions as follows:
Indication Setting value
Tu r n
Counter-
clockwise Tu r n
Clockwise
ALC
(Automatic volume ad- justment) Level de-
crease Level in-
crease
BASS
(Low pitch sound) Decrease
bass Increase
bass
TREB
(Treble sound) Decrease
treble Increase
treble
Indication Setting value
Tu r n
Counter-
clockwise Tu r n
Clockwise
FA D E
(Front/back volume bal- ance) Shift the
sound to
the frontShift the
sound to
the rear
BAL
(Left/right volume bal- ance) Shift the
sound to
the left Shift the
sound to
the right
BEEP
(Audio operation sound) Off On
BT SETUP
*Select mode
12Hr
24Hr
(12 Hr/24 Hr time ad- justment) 12Hr
(Flashing) 24Hr
(Flashing)
Depending on the model, this function
may not be available.
NOTE
If not operated for several seconds, the
display returns to the previous display. To
reset bass, treble, fade, and balance, press
the menu button (
) for 2 seconds.
The unit will beep and “CLEAR” will be
displayed.
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ALC (Automatic volume adjustment)
The automatic level control (ALC)
changes the audio volume automatically
according to the vehicle speed. The faster
the vehicle speed, the higher the volume
increases. ALC has ALC OFF and ALC
LEVEL 1 to 7 modes. At ALC LEVEL 7,
the amount that the volume can increase is
at the maximum. Select the mode
according to the driving conditions.
BEEP (Audio operation sound)
The setting for the operation sound when
pressing and holding a button can be
changed. The initial setting is ON. Set to
OFF to mute the operation sound.
BT SETUP mode
*
Music and other audio such as voice data
recorded on portable audio devices and
mobile phones available on the market
which are equipped with the Bluetooth
®
transmission function can be listened to
via wireless transmission over the
vehicle's speakers. Using the BT SETUP
mode, these devices can be programmed
to the Bluetooth
® unit or changed (page
5-72).
12Hr
24Hr (12 Hr/24 Hr time
adjustment)
Rotating the audio control dial switches
the display between 12 and 24-hour clock
time (page 5-29).
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▼Clock
Audio display
Audio control dial
Hour/Minute set switch:00 button
Menu button
Clock button
Setting the time
The clock can be set at any time when the
ignition is switched to ACC or ON.
1. To adjust the time, press the clock
button (
) for about 2 seconds
until a beep is heard.
2. The clock's current time will flash.
Time adjustment
To adjust the time, press the hour/
minute set button (
, ) while the
clock's current time is flashing.
The hours advance while the hour
set button (
) is pressed. The
minutes advance while the minute
set button (
) is pressed.
3. Press the clock button (
) again to
start the clock.
Time resetting
1. Press the clock button () for
about 2 seconds until a beep is heard.
2. Press the :00 button (1).
3. When the button is pressed, the time
will be reset as follows:
(Example)
12:01―12:29→12:00
12:30―12:59→1:00
NOTE
When the :00 button (1) is pressed, the
seconds will start at “00”.
Switching between 12 and 24-hour clock
time:
Press the menu button (
) several
times until 12 and 24-hour clock time
are displayed. Turn the audio control
dial in either direction, select the
desired clock setting while the preferred
clock time is flashing.
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Audio set [Type B (touchscreen)]
NOTE
The explanation of functions described in this manual may differ from the actual operation,
and the shapes of screens and buttons and th e letters and characters displayed may also
differ from the actual appearance.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively change
without notice.
Audio Set (Type B) has three different human interfaces.
Commander switch
Touch panel
Voice recognition with steering switch and microphone
Commander switch operation
NOTE
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.
Volume dial operation
Volume dial
Press the volume dia l to switch the audio MUTE on and off.
Turn the volume dial to adjust the volume. The volume increases by turning the dial
clockwise, and decreases by turning it counterclockwise.
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