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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 the lower part of the windshield or t o 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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Heated steering wheel/seat heaters
: If equipped
Seat heaters heat the front seats.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the hea ter 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 minor burns or ove rheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater 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
not running.
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Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
■Operation condition
Vehicles without a smart key system
The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in the “ON”
position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes
as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) Mid (2 seg-
ments lit) Lo (1 segment lit)
Off
The level indicator (amber) lights
up during operation.
■ Operation condition
Vehicles without a smart key system
The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in the “ ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in IGNIT ION ON
mode.
Heated steering wheel
Seat heaters
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Interior lights list
Vanity lights (if equipped) ( P. 321)
Front interior light/fr ont personal lights ( P. 309, 310)
Rear interior light ( P. 309)
Engine switch light (vehicles with a smart key system)
Glove box light ( P. 312)
Cup holder illumination (if equipped)
Door trim lights (if equipped)
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Front
Turns the door position on/off
■Rear
On
Door position
Operation is linked with the front
interior light main switch. When
the switch is off, the light does
not illuminate.
Off
Interior lights
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Turns the lights on/off
When the lights are on due to the
door link switch, a light will not turn
off even if its switch is pressed.
■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart key system
When the interior light switch is in the door position, the int erior lights auto-
matically turn on/off according to the engine switch position, whether the
doors are locked/unlocked and whether the doors are open/closed .
Vehicles with a smart key system
When the interior light switch is in the door position, the int erior lights and
engine switch light automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode,
the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locke d/unlocked
and whether the doors are open/closed.
■ Outer mirror illumination (if equipped)
The illumination automatically turns on according to the presen ce of the elec-
tronic key (vehicles with a smart key system), or the doors are unlocked.
■ To prevent battery discharge
The following lights will turn off automatically after 20 minut es:
● Front interior light/front personal lights
● Rear interior light
● Luggage compartment light
● Vanity lights (if equipped)
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 497)
Personal lights
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List of storage features
Glove box ( P. 3 1 2 )
Bottle holders ( P. 3 1 3 ) Cup holders (
P. 314)
Console box ( P. 312)
WARNING
●Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spa ces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into c ontact
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 r elease
gas, causing a fire hazard.
● When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, k eep the
lids closed and trays clear.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items sto red inside.
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Press the button to open the glove
box.
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob.
Glove box
Console box
When closing the lid, pass the wire of the
electronic device through the location
indicated in the illustration.
After closing the lid, check that the wiring
of the device does not interfere with the
lid.