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Information
Operating the system primarily in
Fresh mode is recommended. Use
Recirculation mode temporarily only
when needed.
Prolonged operation of the heater in
Recirculation mode and without the
A/C ON can cause fogging of the
windshield.
In addition, prolonged use of the A/C
ON in Recirculation mode may result
in excessively dry, dehumidified air in
the cabin and may promote formation
of musty vent odor due to stagnant air.
Fan speed control (5)
The fan speed can be set as desired
by pushing the fan speed control but-
ton.
More air is delivered with higher fan
speeds.
Pressing the OFF button turns off the
fan.
Operating the fan when the
POWER button is in the ON posi-
tion could cause the battery to
discharge. Operate the blower
when the vehicle is in the ready
( ) mode.
Operating the fan when POWER
button is in the ON position could
cause the battery to discharge.
Operate the fan when the vehicle
is in the ready ( ) mode.
NOTICE
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Continued use of the climate
control system operation in
Recirculation mode for a pro-
longed period of time may
cause drowsiness to the
occupants in the cabin. This
may lead to loss of vehicle
control which may lead to an
accident.
Continued use of the climate
control system operation in
Recirculation mode with the
A/C OFF may allow humidity
to increase inside the cabin.
This may cause condensation
to accumulate on the wind-
shield and obscure visibility.
Do not sleep in your vehicle or
remain parked in your vehicle
with the windows up and
either the heater or the air
conditioning ON for pro-
longed periods of time. Doing
so may increase the levels of
carbon dioxide in the cabin
which may lead to serious
injury or death.
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To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest
(extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme
hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defroster button ( ).
4. The outside (fresh) air position will
be selected automatically.
If the position is selected, fan
speed may increase slightly to
improve airflow.
Defogging logic
To reduce the probability of fogging
up the inside of the windshield, the
air intake or air conditioning are con-
trolled automatically according to
certain conditions such as or
positions. To cancel or reset the
defogging logic, do the following.
Automatic climate control system
1. Turn the POWER button to the ON
position.
2. Press the defroster button ( ).
3. While pressing the air conditioning
button (A/C), press the air intake
control button at least 5 times
within 3 seconds.
The Automatic Temperature Control
information screen will blink 3 times
to indicate that the defogging logic
has been disabled.
Repeat the steps again to re-enable
the defogging logic.
If the battery has been discharged or
negative (-) battery cable is discon-
nected, it resets to the defog logic
status.
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Close the vanity mirror cover secure-
ly and return the sunvisor to its origi-
nal position after use.
Do not put several tickets in the
ticket holder at one time. This
could cause damage to the ticket
holder.
Power Outlet
The power outlet is designed to pro-
vide power for mobile telephones or
other devices designed to operate
with vehicle electrical systems. The
devices should draw less than 180 W
with the vehicle in the ready ( )
mode.To prevent damage to the Power
Outlets :
Use the power outlet only when
the vehicle is in the ready ( )
mode and remove the accessory
plug after use. Using the acces-
sory plug for prolonged periods
of time with the vehicle off could
cause the battery to discharge.
Only use 12V electric acces-
sories which are less than 180 W
in electric capacity.
Adjust the air-conditioner or
heater to the lowest operating
level when using the power outlet.
Close the cover when not in use.
Some electronic devices can
cause electronic interference
when plugged into a vehicle's
power outlet. These devices may
cause excessive audio static
and malfunctions in other elec-
tronic systems or devices used
in your vehicle.
NOTICE
NOTICE
For your safety, do not block
your view when using the sunvi-
sor.
WARNING
Avoid electrical shocks. Do not
place your fingers or foreign
objects (pin, etc.) into a power
outlet or touch the power outlet
with a wet hand.
WARNING
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Push the plug in as far as it will
go. If good contact is not made,
the plug may overheat and the
fuse may open.
Plug in battery equipped electri-
cal/electronic devices with
reverse current protection. The
current from the battery may
flow into the vehicle's electri-
cal/electronic system and cause
system malfunction.AC Inverter (if equipped)
The AC inverter supplies 115V/150W
electric power to operate electric
accessories or equipments.
Information
• Rated voltage : AC 115V
• Maximum electric power : 150W
• In order to avoid an electrical sys-
tem failure, electric shock, etc., be
sure to read owner's manual before
use.
• Be sure to close the cover except the
time of use.
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To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not use the AC
inverter while the vehicle is not in
the ready ( ) mode.
When not using the AC inverter,
make sure to close the AC invert-
er cover.
After using an electric accessory
or equipment, pull the plug out.
Leaving the accessory or equip-
ment plugged in for a long time
may cause battery discharge.
Do not use an electric accessory
or equipment the power con-
sumption of which is greater
than 150W (115V).
Some electric accessories or
equipments can cause electron-
ic interference. It may cause
excessive audio noise and mal-
functions in other electric sys-
tems or devices in the vehicle.
Do not use broken electric
accessories or equipments,
which may damage the AC
inverter and electrical systems
of the vehicle. Do not use two or more electric
accessories or equipments at
the same time. It may cause
damage to the electrical sys-
tems of the vehicle.
When the input voltage is lower,
outlet LED will blink and the AC
inverter will turn off automatical-
ly. If the input voltage goes up to
normal, the AC inverter will turn
on again.
NOTICE
To reduce a risk of serious or
fatal injuries:
Do not use a heated electric
device such as a coffeepot,
toaster, heater, iron, etc.
Do not insert foreign objects
into the outlet and do not
touch the outlet as you may
get shocked.
Do not let children touch the
AC inverter.
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USB Charger
The USB charger is designed to
recharge batteries of small size elec-
trical devices using a USB cable.
The electrical devices can be
recharged when the POWER button
is ON.
Insert the USB charger into the USB
port, and re-charge a smart phone or
a tablet PC.
The battery charging state may be
monitored on the electrical device.
Disconnect the USB cable from the
USB port after use. A smart phone or a tablet PC may
get warmer during the re-charging
process. It does not indicate any
malfunction with the charging sys-
tem.
A smart phone or a tablet PC,
which adopts a different re-charg-
ing method, may not be properly
re-charged. In this case, use an
exclusive charger of your device.
The charging terminal is only to
recharge a device. Do not use the
charging terminal either to turn ON
an audio or to play media.
Wireless Cellular Phone
Charging System
On certain models, the vehicle
comes equipped with a wireless cel-
lular phone charger.
The system is available when all
doors are closed, and when the
POWER button is ON.
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Driving your vehicle
Button Position Action Notice
ON Press the POWER button while it is in the
ACC position without depressing the brake
pedal.Do not leave the POWER button in the ON
position when the vehicle is not in the ready
( ) mode to prevent the battery from dis-
charging.
STARTTo start the vehicle, depress the brake pedal
and press the POWER button with the gear
in the P (Park) position.If you press the POWER button without
depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle does
not start and the POWER button changes as
follows:
OFF → →
ACC → →
ON → →
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To prevent damage to the vehicle:
If the " " indicator turns off
while you are in motion, do not
attempt to shift to the P (Park)
position.
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
When the stop lamp fuse is blown,
you cannot normally start the
vehicle. Replace the fuse with a
new one. If you are not able to
replace the fuse, you can start the
vehicle by pressing and holding
the POWER button for 10 seconds
with the POWER button in the ACC
position.
Do not press the POWER button
for more than 10 seconds except
when the stop lamp fuse is blown.
For your safety always depress
the brake pedal before starting the
vehicle.
Information
If the smart key battery is weak or the
smart key does not work correctly,
you can start the vehicle by pressing
the POWER button with the smart
key in the direction of the picture
above.
Turning Off the Vehicle
1. Depress the brake pedal fully.
2. Shift to P (Park).
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Press the POWER button to turn
the vehicle off.
5. Make sure the " " indicator
light on the instrument cluster is
turned off.
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If the " " indicator light on
the instrument cluster is still
on, the vehicle is not turned off
and can move when the gear is
in any position except P (Park).
CAUTION