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Press the off-hook switch on the
steering wheel or select .
Press the on-hook switch on the steering wheel or select .
Turn the “PWR·VOL” knob. You can a lso adjust the volume using the
steering switches.
■ International calls
Received international calls may not be displayed correctly depending on the
cellular phone in use.
Receiving a call
When a call is received, the following screen is displayed
together with a sound.
To answer the phone
To refuse a call
To adjust the incoming call volume
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Audio system
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Select “Handset Mode” to on from a hands-free call to a cellular
phone call.
Select “Handset Mode” to off from a cellular phone call to a ha nds-free
call.
Select “Transmit Volume”.
Select the desired level for the transmit volume.
Select “OK”.
Press the on-hook sw itch on the steering wheel or select .
When a call is interrupted by a third party while talking, an i ncoming
call message will be displayed.
To talk with the other party: • Press the off-hook switch on the steering wheel.
• Select .
To refuse the call: • Press the on-hook switch on the steering wheel.
• Select .
Every time you press the off-hook switch on the steering wheel or
select during call waiting, you will be switched to the other party.
■Transferring calls
●If you transfer from the cellular phone to hands-free, the hand s-free screen
will be displayed, and you can operate the system using the scr een.
● Transfer method and operation may vary according to the cellula r phone
used.
● For operation of the cellular phone in use, see the phone's man ual.
■ Call waiting operation
Call waiting operation may differ depending on your phone compa ny and cel-
lular phone.
To transfer a call
Transmit volume setting
To hang up
Call waiting
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Vo l u m e s w i t c h• Increase/Decrease the vol- ume
• Press and hold: Continuously increase/
decrease the volume
On hook switch • End a call
• Refuse a call
Off hook switch • Make a call
• Receive a call
• Display “Phone” screen
Using the steering wheel switches
The steering wheel switches can be used to operate a connected
cellular phone.
Operating a telephone using the steering wheel switches
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4385-11. Using the voice command system
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The Mobile Assistant feature will activate Apple’s Siri® Eyes Free
mode via the steering wheel switches. To operate the Mobile Ass is-
tant, a compatible cellular phone must be registered and connec ted to
this system via Bluetooth
®. ( P. 3 9 6 )
Press and hold the off-hook on
the steering wheel until you
hear the beeps.
The Mobile Assistant can be
used only when the following
screen is displayed.
To cancel the Mobile Assistant,
select “Cancel”, or press and hold
the off-hook on the steering wheel.
To restart the Mobile Assistant for
additional commands, press the
off-hook on the steering wheel.
• Mobile Assistant can only be restarted after the system responds to a voice command.
• After some phone and music commands, the Mobile Assistant feat ure will
automatically end to complete the requested action.
■
Adjusting the Mobile Assistant volume
The volume of the Mobile Assistant can be adjusted using the
“PWR·VOL” knob or steering whee l volume switches. The Mobile
Assistant and phone call vo lumes are synchronized.
Mobile Assistant
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6Interior features
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conditioning system
and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system ........ 442
Front automatic air conditioning system ........ 448
Rear manual air conditioning system ........ 455
Rear automatic air conditioning system ........ 458
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 461
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 464
• Interior lights ................. 464
• Personal lights .............. 465
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 466
• Glove box...................... 467
• Console box .................. 467
• Bottle holders ................ 468
• Cup holders .................. 469
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 471
• Open tray ...................... 472
Luggage compartment features ........................... 473 6-4. Using the other
interior features
Other interior features ....... 478
• Sun visors ..................... 478
• Vanity mirrors................ 478
• Conversation mirror ...... 479
• Clock ............................. 479
• Outside temperature display........................... 480
• Power outlets ................ 481
• USB charging ports....... 483
• Rear sunshades............ 485
• Armrest ......................... 486
• Coat hooks.................... 487
• Assist grips ................... 487
• Side table ...................... 488
Garage door opener.......... 489
Compass ........................... 496
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Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat
ventilator s
: If equipped
The heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips
of the steering wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators
maintain good airflow by blo wing air from the seats.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel or seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physical ly chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sle eping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use the seat heaters more than necessary.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the sea t and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
stopped.
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Turn the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
The heated steering wheel will
automatically turn off after about 30
minutes.
■The heated steering wheel can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■
Seat heaters
Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
Adjusts the seat temperature
The further you move the dial
forward, the warmer the seat
becomes.
■
Seat heaters/ventilators Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the
warmer the seat becomes.
Blows air from the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
Heated steering wheel
Front seat heaters and ventilators
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Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration an d corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels, etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are presen t on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the pai nt surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediat ely.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a h ard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing wi nd-
shield wipers)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and th e wiper
blades may be damaged.
■ When using a high pressure car wash
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin man ufactured
cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they
come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts