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Regulations regarding the use of tire 
chains vary depending on location and 
type of road. Always check local regu-
lations before installing chains.
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when 
installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe 
location.
●Install tire chains on  the rear tires. Do not 
install tire chains on the front tires.
●Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as 
possible. Retighten chains after driving 
1/4 1/2 mile (0.5 1.0 km).
●Install tire chains following the instruc-
tions provided with the tire chains.
Regulations on the use of tire 
chains
NOTICE
■Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and 
transmitters may not function correctly 
when tire chains are fitted. 
         
        
        
     
        
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●To reduce potential odors from occur-
ring:
• It is recommended that the air condition-
ing system be set to outside air mode 
prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be 
delayed for a short period of time imme-
diately after the air conditioning system is 
started in automatic mode.
■Air conditioning filter
 P.264
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. 
(  P.339)
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume changes 
according to the selected airflow 
mode.
■Adjusting the position of and open-
ing and closing the air outlets
Front Direct air flow to the left or right, up 
or down
Turn the knob to open or close the 
vent
Rear
Direct air flow to the left or right, up 
or down
To close the vent, move the knob to the 
most outside position.
Air outlets
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fog-
ging up
●Do not use   during cool air 
operation in extremely humid weather. 
The difference between the tempera-
ture of the outside air and that of the 
windshield can cause  the outer surface 
of the windshield to fog up, blocking 
your vision.
●Do not place anything on the instru-
ment panel which may cover the air 
outlets. Otherwise, air flow may be 
obstructed, preventing the windshield 
defoggers from defogging.
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B
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*: If equipped
Turn the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator   light comes on when the 
WARNING
■To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-
faces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
●Do not touch the glass at lower part of 
the windshield or to the side of the 
front pillars 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.
Heated steering wheel*/seat 
h
eaters*/seat ventilators*
Heated steering wheel and seat 
heaters heat the side grips of the 
steering wheel and seats, respec-
tively. Seat ventilators maintain 
good ventilation using a fan built 
into the seat.
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken  if anyone in the fol-
lowing categories comes in contact with 
the steering wheel or seats when the 
heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly, the 
sick and the physically challenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alcohol or 
drugs that induce sleep (sleeping 
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heat-
ers and seat ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an 
uneven surface on the seat and do not 
stick sharp objects (n eedles, nails, etc.) 
into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the 
engine is off.
Heated steering wheel
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heated steering wheel is operating.
■Operation condition
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON 
mode.
■Timer function
The heated steering wheel will automati-
cally turn off after about 30 minutes.
Vehicles without seat ventilators
Each time the switch is pressed, the 
intensity of the seat heater changes 
and the level indicator lights (amber)   light as follows:
Hi (3 segments lit) Mid (2 segments 
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) Off
Vehicles with seat ventilators
Each time the switch is pressed, the 
intensity of the seat heater changes 
and the level indicator lights (amber)   light as follows:
Hi (3 segments lit) Mid (2 segments 
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) Off
■Operation condition
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON 
mode.
■Seat heater timer control
To enable seat heater timer control, press 
and hold the driver and front passenger 
seat heater switches at the same time when 
the vehicle is stopped until a buzzer sounds 
once. If a seat heater is turned on while seat 
heater timer control is  enabled, the intensity 
of the seat heater w ill automatically change 
from Hi Mid Lo.
The timing of the chan ge in seat heater 
intensity differs depending on the tempera-
ture inside the cabin, etc. when the seat 
heater is operating.
To disable seat heater timer control, press 
and hold the driver and front passenger 
seat heater switches at the same time until a 
buzzer sounds twice.
Seat heaters
A
WARNING
■To prevent overheating and minor 
burn injuries
Observe the following precautions when 
using the seat heaters.
●Do not cover the seat with a blanket or 
cushion when using the seat heater.
●Do not use seat heater more than nec-
essary.
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2175-4. Using the storage features
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5-4.Using the storage features
Glove box ( P.217)
Cup holders ( P.218)
Console box ( P.218)
1
Open (press the button)
2
Unlock with the mechanical key
3
Lock with the mechanical key
List of storage features
Location of the storage features
A
B
C
WARNING
■Items that should not be left in the 
storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray 
cans in the storage spaces, as this may 
cause the following when cabin tempera-
ture 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.
Glove box 
         
        
        
     
        
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■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the 
engine switch is in  ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode.
■Trunk opener main switch
The trunk opener main  switch is located in 
the glove box. ( P.92)
■Removing the partition
The insert inside the glove box can be 
removed.
Push the knob.
Lift by hand to fully open the console box.
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed. In the event 
of sudden braking or sudden swerving, 
an accident may occur due to an occu-
pant being struck by the open glove box 
or the items stored inside.
Cup holders
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or 
aluminum cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the 
holders in the event of an accident or 
sudden braking, causing injury. If possi-
ble, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.
Console box
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden braking. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Raise the hooks when needed.
The cargo hooks are provided for securing 
loose items.
1Loosen the belt
2
Tighten the belt
Trunk features
Cargo hooks
WARNING
■When the cargo net is not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo 
hooks on the floor to their stowed posi-
tions.
First-aid kit storage belt 
         
        
        
     
        
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2205-5. Using the other interior features
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5-5.Using the other interior features
An assist grip installed on the ceiling 
can be used to support your body 
while sitting on the seat.
To use the coat hook, push it in.The GPS clock’s time is automatically 
adjusted by utilizing GPS time infor-
mation. For details, refer to “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM 
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Please use as a power supply for elec-
tronic goods that use less than 12 
VDC/10 A (power consumption of 
120 W).
Open the lid.
Other interior features
Assist grips
WARNING
■Assist grip
Do not use the assist grip when getting in 
or out of the vehicle or rising from your 
seat.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage  to the assist grip
Do not put a heavy load on the assist grip.
Coat hooks
WARNING
■Items that cannot be hung on the coat 
hook
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard 
or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS 
curtain shield airbag s deploy, these items 
may become projectiles, causing death 
or serious injury.
Clock
Power outlet