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The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of each detection area is: Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from either side of
the vehicle
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: The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side of the vehicle cannot be detected.
Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) to 197 ft. (60 m) from the rear bumper
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: The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the detected vehicle is, the farther away the vehicle will be detected, causing the out-
side rear view mirror indicator to illuminate or flash.
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The RCTA functions when your vehicle is in reverse. It can detect
other vehicles approaching from the ri ght or left rear of the vehicle. It
uses radar sensors to alert the driv er of the other vehicle’s existence
through flashing the outside rear vi ew mirror indicators and sounding
a buzzer.
RCTA function
Approaching vehicles Detection areas
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of the function
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings.
The RCTA function is only a supplementary function which alerts the driver
that a vehicle is approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle.
As the RCTA function may not function correctly under certain conditions,
the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary. Over reliance on
this function may lead to an accident resulting death or serious injury. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Rear view monitor system
The rear view image is displayed
when the shift lever is in R and the
engine switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion (vehicles without a smart key
system) or IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem).
This reversed image is a similar
image to the one on the inside rear
view mirror. 
If you shift the shift lever to any
positions other than R, the screen
is turned off.
The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying an
image of the view behind the veh icle with fixed guide lines on
the screen while backing up, for example while parking.
The screen illustrations used in this  text are intended as examples,
and may differ from the image that is actually displayed on the
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When using the rear view monitor system
The anti-glare function of the in
side rear view mirror will be can-
celed.
■Display mode
The rear view monitor display mode can be adjusted when the
engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key
system) or IGNITION ON mode (veh icles with a smart key system)
and the shift lever is in R.
To select a display language (English, French or Spanish).
Push and hold the “AUTO” button for 6 seconds, then release.
Push the “AUTO” button.
Each time the “AUTO” button  is pushed and released, the lan-
guage will change.
The warning message should flash 5 seconds after the button is
released, indicating that  the change has been completed.
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system and defogger
Air conditioning system ..... 290
Seat heaters ...................... 298
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 300• Interior lights ................. 301
• Personal lights .............. 302 5-3. Using the storage 
features
List of storage features ..... 303 • Glove box...................... 304
• Console box .................. 304
• Bottle holders ................ 305
• Cup holders .................. 306
Luggage compartment  features ........................... 307
5-4. Using the other interior  features
Other interior features ....... 313 • Sun visors ..................... 313
• Vanity mirrors................ 313
• Clock ............................. 314
• Power outlet .................. 315
• Assist grips ................... 316
• Steering wheel 
audio switches .............. 317
• Using the 
microphone ................... 318 
         
        
        
     
        
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Switching between outside air 
and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir-
culated air mode (indicator on) each time   is pressed.
■
Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the front side windows early, turn the air
flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press   again when the windshield
is defogged.
■
Defogging the rear window and  outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.
Other functions 
         
        
        
     
        
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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use   during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns
Do not touch the rear view mirror surf aces when the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Turns the lights on/off
When the lights are on due to the
door link switch, a light will not turn
off even if its switch is pressed.
■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart key system
When the interior light switch is in the door position, the interior lights auto-
matically turn on/off according to the engine switch position, whether the
doors are locked/unlocked and whether the doors are open/closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system
When the interior light switch is in the door position, the interior lights and
engine switch light automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode,
the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked
and whether the doors are open/closed.
■ Outer mirror illumination (if equipped)
The illumination automatically turns on according to the presence of the elec-
tronic key (vehicles with a smart key system), or the doors are unlocked.
■ To prevent battery discharge
The following lights will turn off automatically after 20 minutes:
●Front interior light/front personal lights
● Rear interior light
● Luggage compartment light
● Vanity lights (if equipped)
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  →P. 474)
Personal lights