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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Collision
Mitigation
Braking
System
TM
(CMBSTM)
Indicator
●Comes on when the CMBSTM
system shuts itself off.●Indicator may come on temporarily when
passing through an en closed space, such
as a tunnel.
●The area around the radar sensor is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off with
a soft cloth. Indicator may take some time
to go off after the radar sensor is cleaned.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if
the indicator does no t go off even after
you clean the sensor cover.
2 Radar Sensor P. 544
●Indicator may come on
temporarily when the Maximum
Load Limit is exceeded.●Make sure the total lo ad is within the
Maximum Load Limit.
2 Maximum Load Limit P. 443●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the driver information interface. Press the (display/information) button to see the mess age
again with the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if any door or the hatch is not completely
closed.
●Appears if any door or the hatch is opened while
driving. The beeper sounds.
●Disappears when all doors and the hatch are closed.
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.●Refill the washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 589
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver
Information Interface P. 571
●Appears when there is a pr oblem with the sensor on
the battery.●Have your vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 616
●Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the batte ry is not charging.●Turn off the climate control sy stem and rear defogger to
reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 664
Canadian models
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the auto high-
beam.●Manually operate the headlight switch.●If you are driving with the high-beam headlights when
this happens, the headlight s are changed to low beams.
●Appears if the temperature inside the front sensor
camera is too high and some driver assist systems
cannot be activated.●Use the climate control system to cool down the camera.●Disappears - The camera has been cooled down and
the systems are activated normally.
2Front Sensor Camera P. 542
●Appears if the area around the front sensor camera
is blocked by dirt, mud, etc and be prevented from
detecting a vehicle in front.
●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,
snow, fog, etc.)
●When the front window gets dirty, stop your vehicle in a
safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
does not disappear even after you cleaned the area
around the camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 542
●Appears if anything covers the radar sensor cover
and prevents the sensor from detecting a vehicle in
front.
●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,
snow, fog, etc.)
●When the radar sensor gets di rty, stop your vehicle in a
safe place, and wipe off dirt using a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
does not disappear even after you clean the sensor cover.
2 Radar Sensor P. 544
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uuGauges and Driver Information Interface uDriver Information Interface
Instrument Panel
Shows the outside temperature in Fahr enheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5 °F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
Use the driver information interface’s customized features to correct the
temperature.
2 Customized Features P. 130, 346
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
When the turbo charger is producing boost , this meter shows the boost pressure.
■Outside Temperature
■Instant Fuel Economy
■Turbo Meter
1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust fr om another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 140
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 141
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*.. 142Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 143
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 152
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 154
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 155
Hatch ................................................. 156
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 159
Security System Alarm ...................... 160 Opening and Closing the Windows
... 163
Moonroof
*........................................ 166
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel Ignition Switch
*............................... 167
ENGINE START/STOP Button*........... 168
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ................................... 171
Turn Signals ..................................... 172
Light Switches.................................. 173
Fog Lights
*...................................... 176
Daytime Running Lights ................... 176
Auto High-Beam .............................. 177
Wipers and Washers ........................ 180 Brightness Control ........................... 183
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 184
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 185
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 186
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 188
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 189
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 197
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 213
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......220
* Not available on all models
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Controls
■Locking the doors and hatch
Press the door lock button on the front door
or on the hatch.u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors and hatch lock; and
the security system sets.1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors and hatch while
someone else with the remote is within range.
•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the smart entry remote is within range.
•If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
•After locking the door, yo u have up to two seconds
during which you can pull the door handle to
confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to
unlock the door immediately after locking it, wait
at least two seconds befo re gripping the handle,
otherwise the door will not unlock.
•The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unlock the doors and hatch
with the smart entry remote if it is above or below
the outside handle.
•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too
close to the door and door glass.
The light flash, beep and door unlock mode settings
can be customized using the audio/information
screen.
2 Customized Features P. 346
Door Lock Button
Lock Button
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatica lly depending on the
ambient brightness.
The headlights come on when you unlock a
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in
AUTO .
u Once you lock the door, the headlights
will go off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)1 Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
We recommend that you tu rn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a de nse fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Light Sensor
Models without automatic
intermittent wiper
Light Sensor
Models with automatic intermittent
wiper
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Continued
Controls
Auto High-Beam
The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the
lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at
night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high
beam depending on the situation.
When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator
comes on and the auto high-beam is activated.
•The ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
• The light switch is in AUTO.
• The lever is in the low beam position.
• The headlights have been automatically
activated.
• It is dark outside the vehicle.
If the auto high-beam indica tor does not come on even when all the conditions have
been met, carry out the following procedure and the indicator will come on.
• Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it while driving.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Auto High-Beam
The auto high-beam system does not always operate
in every situation. This syst em is just for assisting the
driver. Always observe your surroundings and switch
the headlights between high beam and low beam
manually if necessary.
If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.
The range and the distance at which the camera can
recognize varies de pending on conditions
surrounding your vehicle.
Regarding the handling of the camera mounted to
the inside of the windshiel d, refer to the following.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 542
For the auto high-beam to work properly:
•Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.
•Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
•When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleans er to the camera lens.
•Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.
•Do not touch the camera lens.
If the camera receives a st rong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.
■How to Use the Auto High-Beam
Front Sensor Camera
Auto High-Beam
IndicatorLight Switch
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