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ning system and defogger
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches among (recirculated air mode), automatic and
(outside air mode) modes each time the button is pressed.
When the system is switched to automatic mode, the air conditioning system oper-
ates automatically.
■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the wi ndshield and front side windows.
Press .
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if the recirculated
air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side wind ows early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture 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 raindrops, dew and frost
from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off af ter 15 to 60 minutes. The operation
time changes according to the ambi ent temperature and vehicle speed.
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice fr om building up on the windshield and
wiper blades.
Select on the option control screen.
The windshield wiper de-icer will automa tically turn off after approximately 15
minutes.
■Micro dust and pollen filter
Pollen is removed from the air and the air flows to the upper part of the body.
Select on the option control screen.
Usually the system will turn off automatically.
In order to prevent the windshield from fo gging up when the outside air is cold, the
dehumidification function may operate.
The pollens are filtered out even if the micro dust and pollen filter is turned off.
Other functions
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ning system and defogger
■Air conditioning filter
P. 410
■Customization
Settings (e.g. exhaust gas sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 549)
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
■To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers are on.
●Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer: Do not touch the glass at lower part of the
windshield or to the side of the front pill ars when the windshield wiper de-icer is 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 th e air outlets. Other-
wise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing
the windshield defoggers from defogging.
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■Programming HomeLink®
Steps through must be performed
within 60 seconds, otherwise the
indicator light will stop flashing and pr ogramming will not be able to be com-
pleted.
Press and release the HomeLink
® button you want to program and check
that the HomeLink® indicator light flashes (orange).
Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device at the rear view
mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink
® buttons.
Keep the HomeLink® indicator light
in view while programming.
Program a device.
Programming a device other than an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)
Press and hold the remote control transmitter button until the HomeLink
®
indicator light changes from slowly flashing orange to rapidly flashing
green (rolling code) or cont inuously lit green (fixed code), then release the
button.
Programming an entry gate (for U. S.A. owners)/Programming a device
in the Canadian market
Press and release the remote control transm itter button at 2 second inter-
vals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink
® indicator light changes from slowly
flashing (orange) to rapidly flashing (green) (rolling code) or continuously
lit (green) (fixed code).
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Vehicle specifications
■Wireless remote control (P. 138)
■Front seats ( P. 164)
■Outside rear view mirrors ( P. 177)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Wireless remote controlOnOff——O
Unlocking operation
On
(Driver’s door
unlocked in
one step, all doors
unlocked in two steps)
Off
(All doors
unlocked in one step)
O—O
Trunk unlocking operationPress and
hold (short)
One short press
——OPush twice
Press and hold
(long)
Off
Alarm (panic mode)OnOff——O
123
FunctionDefaultsettingCustomized setting
Driver’s seat movement when exiting
the vehicleStandard
Off
O—O
Partial
Selecting the door linking driving posi-
tion memory with door unlock opera-
tionDriver’s doorAll doors——O
123
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Automatic mirror fold ing and extending
operation
*
Linked to
the locking/
unlocking of the doorsOff
——OLinked to oper- ation of the
engine switch
Linked mirror function when reversingOnOff——O
123
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Child restraint system............................ 59Booster seats, definition ....................59
Booster seats, installation.................. 67
Convertible seats, definition ............59
Convertible seats, installation .........65
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 52
Infant seats, definition ..........................59
Infant seats, installation .......................65
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................... 64
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........65
Installing CRS with top tether strap .........................68
Child safety ................................................ 58 Airbag precautions .............................. 44
Battery precautions .................393, 511
Child restraint system .........................59
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................. 37, 38
Installing child restraints..................... 63
Moon roof precautions.................... 186
Power window lock switch .............. 181
Power window precautions .......... 183
Rear door child-protectors ........... 146
Removed electronic key battery precautions................ 413
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 37
Seat belt extender precautions ......40
Seat belt precautions .......................... 62
Seat heater precautions................. 330
Trunk precautions............................... 152 Child-protectors .................................... 146
Cleaning .......................................360, 364
Aluminum wheels ................................361
Exterior ...................................................360
Interior ..................................................... 364
Seat belts................................................365
Clock................................................. 93, 345
Coat hooks ............................................. 350
Condenser.............................................. 390
Console box ........................................... 339
Console box light ................................. 339
Consumption screen ............................ 134
Cooling system ..................................... 388 Engine overheating ............................ 512
Consumption screen ............................ 133
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 278
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 266
Cup holders............................................ 340
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 42
Customizable features ...................... 549
Daytime running light system...........223
Defogger Front windshield................................. 322
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 322
Rear window........................................ 322
Differential Front differential .................................530
Rear differential.....................................531
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Dimensions ............................................. 522
Dinghy towing........................................ 202
Display12.3-inch display.................................. 314
Drive information ....................... 108, 115
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ....................266
Energy monitor .................................... 133
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........ 260
Multi-information display ....... 106, 114
Trip information ........................... 84, 98
Warning message ............................. 444
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 373
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................. 335
Door lock Doors ........................................................ 143
Smart access system with push-button start ............................. 156
Wireless remote control ................. 143
Doors...........................................................143 Automatic door locking and unlocking system.................... 146
Door glasses ........................................... 181
Door lock ................................................ 145
Open door warning buzzer.......... 157
Open door warning light...............439
Outside rear view mirrors ............... 177
Rear door child-protector.............. 146 Drive info 1/Drive info 2/
Drive info 3..................................... 111, 122 Drive information....................... 108, 115
Resetting ........................................ 108, 115
Drive-Start Control.....................189, 213
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 166 Driving position memory................. 167
Memory recall function ................... 168
Power easy access system .............166
Driving ....................................................... 188 Break-in tips .......................................... 189
Correct driving posture .................... 34
Driving mode select switch ............281
Procedures ............................................ 188
Winter drive tips ................................304
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ........ 297 Function .................................................. 297
Warning message............................. 444
DVD player
*
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range Function .................................................. 266
Warning message............................. 444
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ........ 297 Function .................................................. 297
Warning message............................. 444
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Fuel filler door ........................................ 234When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 237
Fuel pump shut off system................. 436
Fuses ............................................................414
Garage door opener ........................... 351
Gauges ................................................92, 98
Glove box ................................................ 339
Glove box light ...................................... 339
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
HD Radio® system*
Head restraints ......................................... 171
Headlights ............................................... 222 Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ................................... 223
Automatic High Beam system .... 225
Headlight leveling warning message ........................... 444
Light switch ........................................... 222
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 422
Headlights aim............................. 418, 577
Head-up display......................................126
Heated steering wheel ....................... 330 Heaters
Air conditioning system ...................316
Heated steering wheel ...................330
Seat heaters ............................................ 331
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 322
Hill-start assist control ........................296
Hood ..........................................................375 Open ....................................................... 375
Warning message............................. 444
Hooks Cargo hooks ....................................... 342
Coat hooks ...........................................350
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..............32
Horn............................................................. 174
I/M test ...................................................... 372
Identification........................................... 523 Engine ..................................................... 524
Vehicle .................................................... 523
Ignition switch (engine switch) ....... 203 Auto power off function .................205
Changing the engine switch modes .................................................. 204
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency...........427
Starting the engine ............................ 204
Illuminated entry system ....................337
Immobilizer system ................................. 77
Indicators .....................................................87
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InitializationItems to initialize................................. 564
Maintenance........................................ 368
Moon roof .............................................. 185
Power windows ................................... 182
Tire pressure warning system................................397
Initiators (tire pressure warning system)................................. 403
Inside door handle lights ................... 335
Inside rear view mirror ......................... 175
Instrument panel light control............................................. 95, 103
Interior lights........................................... 335
Intuitive parking assist
*
Function*
Warning message ............................. 444
Jack Positioning a floor jack ....................376
Vehicle-equipped jack............................................ 476, 488
Jack handle ................................. 476, 488
Jam protection function Moon roof .............................................. 185
Power trunk opener and closer.............................................. 151
Power windows ..................................... 181 Keyless entry ............................................ 156
Smart access system with push-button start....................156
Wireless remote control.................. 143
Keys .............................................................138 Battery-saving function ................... 158
Electronic key ....................................... 138
Engine switch ...................................... 203
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........504
If you lose your keys.................. 140, 141
Key number plate ............................... 138
Keyless entry ............................... 143, 156
Mechanical key.....................................139
Engine switch ...................................... 203
Replacing the battery ........................ 412
Warning buzzer................................... 157
Wireless remote control key ......... 143
Knee airbags ............................................... 41
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.