
4476-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weathe r.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and t hat 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 surfaces 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 necessa ry 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.

4506-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mod
e if the
recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the ai r flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshiel d
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 tim e.

4546-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weathe r.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and t hat 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 surfaces 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 necessa ry 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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To turn the compass on or off,
press the button for more than 3
seconds.
Compass
: If equipped
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direc-
tion in which the vehicle is heading.
Operation
Displays and directions
DisplayDirection
NNorth
NENortheast
EEast
SESoutheast
SSouth
SWSouthwest
WWest
NWNorthwest

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■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
● The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is s ubject to inter-
ference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/par king lot, under
a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersec-
tion, near a large vehicle, etc.).
● The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mi rror.)
● The battery has been disconnected.
● A door is open.
WARNING
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the display only when the veh icle is
stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the neigh-
borhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performin g circling cali-
bration.
NOTICE
■ To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the compass sensor to malfunction.
■ To ensure normal operation of the compass
● Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place w here the
earth's magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields.
● During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.

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DAC (Downhill Assist Control system) .................... 344
Daytime running light system .................................... 242
Deck board ............................... 474
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 444, 450
Rear window ................. 444, 450
Windshield .................... 443, 450
Dimensions .............................. 652
Dinghy towing .......................... 223
Display Drive information................... 103
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 291
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 285
Multi-information display ................................ 101
Warning message ................ 593
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 516
Door lock Doors .................................... 121
Smart key system ................. 121
Wireless remote control ........ 122 Doors
Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 126
Back door ............................. 129
Door lock .............................. 121
Door windows ....................... 178
Open door warning buzzer ... 124
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 176
Rear door child-protector ...... 126
Side doors ............................ 121
Warning message................. 595
Downhill assist control system (DAC) ........................ 344
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................. 164
Driving ...................................... 192 Break-in tips.......................... 193
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Procedures ........................... 192
Winter drive tips .................... 346
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 291 Constant speed control
mode .................................. 300
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ...................... 298
Dynamic Torque Control
AWD system .......................... 339
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Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*............. 390
Head restraints ........................ 168
Headlights ................................ 241 Automatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 241
Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 558
Wattage ................................ 665
Heaters Front automatic air
conditioning system ............ 448
Front manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 442
Heated steering wheel .......... 462
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 444, 450
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............ 458
Rear manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 455
Seat heaters ......................... 462
Hill-start assist control............ 338
Hood ......................................... 518
Open ..................................... 518
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 473
Coat hooks............................ 487
Grocery bag hooks ............... 473
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26
Horn .......................................... 172 I/M test ...................................... 515
Identification ............................ 653
Engine .................................. 654
Vehicle .................................. 653
Ignition switch
(engine switch) .............. 224, 227
Illuminated entry system ........ 465
Immobilizer system ................... 86
Indicators ................................... 95
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 510
Moon roof ............................. 184
Panoramic moon roof ........... 188
Power back door................... 135
Power windows..................... 180
Tire pressure warning system .... .............. 536
Inside rear view mirror ............ 174
Interior lights ........................... 464 Switch ................................... 464
Wattage ................................ 665
Intuitive parking assist
*
Jack Positioning the jack............... 520
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 611
Jack handle .............................. 611
Jam protection function Moon roof ............................. 183
Panoramic moon roof ........... 188
Power back door................... 134
Power windows..................... 179
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 516
General maintenance ........... 512
Maintenance data ................. 652
Maintenance
requirements ...................... 509
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 583
Master warning light................ 586
Meter ........................................... 98 Indicators ................................ 95
Instrument panel light control................................... 99
Meters ..................................... 98
Multi-information display ....... 101
Warning lights ......................... 93
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 174
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ................... 444, 450
Outside rear view mirrors...... 176
Vanity mirrors........................ 478
Moon roof ................................. 182 Door lock linked
moon roof operation ........... 183
Jam protection function......... 183
Operation .............................. 182
MP3 disc ................................... 375
Multi-information display ........ 101
Audio system-linked.............. 101
Drive information................... 103
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 291
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 285
Navigation system-linked ...... ............... 101
Settings display..................... 105
Switching the display ............ 102
Warning message ................. 593 Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 98
Oil
Differential oil ........................ 660
Engine oil .............................. 656
Opener
Back door ............................. 130
Fuel filler door ....................... 258
Glass hatch........................... 142
Hood ..................................... 518
Outer foot lights ...................... 464
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 176 Adjusting and folding ............ 176
BSM (Blind spot monitor)...... 323
Mirror position memory ......... 164
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 444, 450
Outside temperature
display.................................... 480
Overheating, Engine ............... 646
Panoramic moon roof ............. 186 Jam protection function ........ 188
Operation .............................. 186
Panoramic view monitor*
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking
assist)
*
Parking brake........................... 240 Operation .............................. 240
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 596
Parking brake engaged
warning light ....................... 584
Parking brake engaged warning message ............... 596
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