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4465-1. Basic Operations
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Press the “MODE” switch to select the CD, Bluetooth® audio, iPod 
or USB memory mode. 
Press the “ ” or “” switch to select the desired track/file or song. 
Press the “MODE” switch to select Bluetooth® audio mode. 
Press and hold the “ ” or “” switch until you hear a beep. 
Press the “MODE” switch to select CD or USB memory mode. 
Press and hold the “ ” or “” switch until you hear a beep.
Selecting a track/file or song
Selecting an album
Selecting a folder (MP3 and WMA or USB memory)
WARNING
■To reduce the risk of an accident 
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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4865-6. Using Bluetooth® devices
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Using the steering wheel switches
Vo lu m e
The voice guidance volume cannot 
be adjusted using this button.
Off-hook switch
Turns the hands-free system on/ 
starts a call
On-hook switch
Turns the hands-free system off/
ends a call/refuses a call
The steering wheel switches can be used to operate a connected 
cellular phone, or portable digital audio player (portable player).
Operating Bluetooth® phone using the steering wheel switches
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6Interior features
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6-1. Using the air conditioning  
system and defogger 
Manual air conditioning  
system ............................. 518 
Automatic air conditioning  
system ............................. 526 
Heated steering wheel/ 
seat heaters ..................... 535 
6-2. Using the interior lights 
Interior lights list ................. 537 
• Personal/interior light  
main switch.................... 538
• Personal/interior 
lights .............................. 538
• Interior light.................... 538 
6-3. Using the storage features 
List of storage features ...... 540 
• Glove box ...................... 541
• Console box .................. 541
• Cup holders ................... 542 
• Bottle holders ................ 543 
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 544 
Luggage compartment  
features............................ 547 
6-4. Using the other interior  
features 
Other interior features ........ 548 
• Sun visors...................... 548 
• Vanity mirror .................. 548 
• Clock ............................. 549
• Power outlets................. 550
• Grocery bag hooks ........ 552
• Coat hooks .................... 553
• Armrest .......................... 553 
         
        
        
     
        
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5356-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the 
steering wheel and seats, respectively.
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 heater is on: 
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal- 
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin 
• Persons who are fatigued 
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.) 
● Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating: 
• 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 seat 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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5366-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Turns the steering wheel heater 
on/off
The indicator light comes on when 
the heater is operating.
The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in the “ON” 
position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode 
(vehicles with smart entry & start system).
Turns on the front left seat 
heater
The indicator light comes on.
Turns on the front right seat 
heater
The indicator light comes on.
● The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in the “ON” position 
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehi- 
cles with smart entry & start system). 
● When not in use, press the seat heater switch to turn the seat heater off. 
The indicator light turns off.
Heated steering wheel
Seat heaters
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5597-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■When using a high pressure car wash 
● Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured 
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 
● Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 30 cm (11.9 in.) away from the vehicle 
body. Otherwise resin section, such as moldings and bumpers, may be 
deformed and damaged. Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle in the 
same place. 
● Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously. 
If water enters the air conditioning system intake located near the lower 
part of the windshield, the air conditioning system may not operate cor-
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6137-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicles with LED headlights 
To allow enough working 
space, turn the steering 
wheel to the opposite side 
where the bulb to be 
replaced is located. 
Remove the screws and 
clips. 
Removing the clip 
Installing the clip
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6157-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Halogen front fog lights (if equipped) 
To allow enough working 
space, turn the steering 
wheel to the opposite side 
where the bulb to be 
replaced is located. 
Remove the screws and 
clips. 
Removing the clip 
Installing the clip
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