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Air Conditioning System*
Control panel .................................................................................................................................. 75
Main control screen............................................................................................................ .......... 76
Option control screen .......................................................................................................... ....... 77
Side display................................................................................................................... ....................78
Using automatic mode ........................................................................................................... .....78
Audio System
*
Audio control screen ........................................................................................................... ........ 67
Selecting an audio source ...................................................................................................... .... 67
Steering switch operation ...................................................................................................... ....68
Radio ...................................................................................................................................................70
CD......................................................................................................................................................... 71
DVD .................................................................................................................................................... 72
iPod ...................................................................................................................................................... 73
Automatic High Beam............................................................................................................ 37
Automatic Transmission ........................................................................................................2 4
Brake Hold ..................................................................................................................... .............31
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................................................................................................... 50
Door Locks ..................................................................................................................... ...........96
Driving Mode Select Switch ............................................................................................... 48
Driving Position Memory ....................................................................................................... 1 9
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Full-Speed Range .............................................42
Engine (Ignition) Switch ....................................................................................................... ...21
Floor Mat Installation ......................................................................................................... .....13
Contents
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for yourOWNER’S MANUAL. We strongly encourage you to review
the OWNER’S MANUAL and supplementary manuals so you
will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities
and limitations.
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■Instrument panel
Engine switch .............................................................................................................. P.21
Starting the engine/changing the mode.............................................................. P.21, 22
Emergency stop of the engine ........................................................................................P.23
When the engine will not start ......................................................................................P.102
Warning messages
*
Shift lever .................................................................................................................... P.24
Changing the shift position...............................................................................................P.24
Precautions against towing
*
Meters*
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel lights*
Warning lights/indicator lights .......................................................................................P.97
When the warning lights come on
*
Multi-information display ...................................................................................... P.32
Display.......................................................................................................................................P.32
When the warning messages are displayed
*
Pictorial Index
A
B
C
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1Push the depression on the front edge
of the driver’s door handle to unlock
the door. Push the depression on the
front edge of the passenger’s door
handle to unlock both side doors.
*
The outside door handles will be
extended.
The extended outside door handles are
automatically retracted in approxi-
mately 60 seconds.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are locked.
*: The door unlock settings can bechanged.
2Push the rear edge of the extended door handle to lock the doors.
If the outside door handles are extended, they will be retracted.
After locking the doors, check th at the door is securely locked with the door lock indi-
cator. ( P.96)
Smart Access System with Push-button Start
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key (includ-
ing the card key) on your person, for example in your pocket. The driver should always
carry the electronic key.
For details on starting the engine, see page 21.
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
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1Turn the engine switch to ON.
2Check that the shift position is in P.
3Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, outside rear view mirrors and head-up display
to the desired positions.
4While pressing the “SET” button, or
within 3 seconds after the “SET” button
is pressed, press button “1”, “2” or “3”
until the buzzer sounds.
If the selected button has already been
preset, the previously recorded posi-
tion will be overwritten.
1Turn the engine switch to ON.
2Check that the shift position is in P.
3Press one of the buttons for the driving
position you want to recall until the
buzzer sounds.
Driving Position Memory
This feature automatically adjusts the positions of the driver’s seat, steering wheel, outside
rear view mirrors and head-up display (if equipped) to suit your preferences.
Recording a driving position into memory
Recalling a driving position
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Each electronic key (including a card key) can be registered to recall your preferred driving
position.
■Registering procedure
1
Turn the engine switch to ON.
2Check that the shift position is in P.
3Recall the driving position that you want to record.
4While pressing the recalled button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the buzzer
sounds.
If the button could not be registered,
the buzzer sounds continuously for
approximately 3 seconds.
Memory recall function (driver’s side only)
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1Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
( P.29)
The parking brake indicator will come
on.
2Firmly depress the brake pedal.
3Press the engine switch shortly and firmly.
When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough.
It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 30 seconds, whichever is less. Continue
depressing the brake pedal until the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.
Engine (Ignition) Switch
Performing the following operations when ca rrying the electronic key on your person
starts the engine or changes engine switch modes.
Starting the engine
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1Stop the vehicle completely.
2If the parking brake is in manual mode, set the parking brake. (P.29)
3Shift the shift position to P.
4Press the engine switch.
5Check that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is not shown on the meter.
Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with the brake pedal released. (The
mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
1OFF
The emergency flashers can be used.
2ACC
Some electrical components such as
the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on
the meter.
3ON
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the meter.
Stopping the engine
Changing engine switch modes
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Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way,
stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
1Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to slow
the vehicle.
2Shift the shift position to N.
If the shift position is shifted to N
3After slowing down, stop the vehicl e in a safe place by the road.
4Stop the engine.
If the shift position cannot be shifted to N
3Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as
possible.
4To stop the engine, press and hold the
engine switch for 2 consecutive sec-
onds or more, or press it briefly 3 times
or more in succession.
5Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more
or press briefly 3 times or more