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uuGauges and Displays uDriver Information Interface (Right Side Area)
Instrument Panel
If two bars light up, the Driver attention
level low message will appear.
If one bar lights up, the Driver attention
level low. Time for a break. message will
appear, a beep will sound, and the steering
wheel will vibrate.
If this message appears, stop in a safe location
and rest for as long as needed.
The message will disa ppear when the right
selector wheel is pressed or when the system
has determined that the driver is driving
normally.
If the driver does not take a break and the
monitor continues to dete ct that the driver is
very tired, the message will appear again after
approximately 15 minutes, accompanied by a
beep and steering wheel vibrations.
The message does not appear when the
traveling time is 30 minutes or less.
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uuGauges and Displays uDriver Information Interface (Right Side Area)
Instrument Panel
■The Driver Attention Monitor resets when:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
• The driver unfastens the seat belt and ope ns the door while the vehicle is stopped.
■For the Driver Attention Monitor to function:
• The vehicle must be traveling above 25 mph (40 km/h).
• The electric power steering (EPS) system indicator must be off.
■Depending on driving conditions or other factors, the Driver Attention
Monitor may not function in the following circumstances:
• The steering assist function of the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) is active.
2Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 514
•The condition of the road is poor, e.g. the surface is unpaved or bumpy.
• It is windy.
• The driver is frequently op erating the vehicle in an assertive manner such as
changing lanes or accelerating.
■Customizing
You can change the Driver Atte ntion Monitor settings. Select Tactile/Audible
Alert , Tactile Alert , or OFF .
2Customized Features P. 345
1For the Driver Attention Monitor to function:
The bars in the driver information interface remain
grayed out unless the Driv er Attention Monitor is
functioning.
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uuGauges and Displays uHead-Up Display*
Instrument Panel
Head-Up Display*
Shows the currently selected Driving View information, navigation, audio and phone
information, etc. You can choose which it ems are displayed using the left selector
wheel on the steering wheel. They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
2To Change Head-Up Display Content P. 124
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 242
2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 376
The display can be moved up and down to become level with your eyes.
To raise or lower the head-up display : Press and hold the or button until
the desired position is reached.
1 Head-Up Display*
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a
remote transmitter, or keyless access system, the
head-up display adjusts auto matically to one of the
two preset positions.
34
/ Button34
Head-Up Display Press and hold the button
to raise the display.3
Press and hold the button
to lower the display.4
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 128
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key .................................................. 130
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 132
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 133
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 143
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 145
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 146
Tailgate .............................................. 147
Security System ................................ 157
Windows ........................................... 160
Panoramic Roof ................................. 163 Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 166
Turn Signals ..................................... 169
Light Switches.................................. 170
Fog Lights
*...................................... 173
Daytime Running Lights ................... 173
Auto High-Beam .............................. 174
Wipers and Washers ........................ 177
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ... 180Heated Windshield Button*............. 180
Brightness Control ........................... 181
Driving Position Memory System ...... 183
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 186 Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 187
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 188
Seats
Front Seats ...................................... 190
Second Row Seats ........................... 195
Third Row Seats ............................... 199
Armrest ........................................... 207
Interior Convenience Items .............. 208
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 229
Rear Climate Control System ........... 233
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 235
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the keyless access
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the keyless access remote
is close to the door or window, even if it is outside the
vehicle.
ON mode:
The ENGINE START/STOP button is on (in red), if the
engine is running.
If the battery of the keyless access remote is getting
low, the engine may not start when you press the
ENGINE START/STOP button. If the engine does not
start, refer to the following link. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 663
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
Operating Range
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The power to all electrical components is turned off.
ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories in this
position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.
Press the button. Without pressing
the brake pedal
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Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.
If you open the driver’s door when the pow er mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
beep sounds.
■Automatic Power Off
■Power Mode Reminder
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Controls
When the power mode is set to any mode
other than OFF and yo u remove the keyless
access remote from the vehicle and shut the
door, an alarm will sound. If the alarm
continues to sound, place the keyless access
remote in another location.
■When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY
The alarm will sound from outside the vehicle.
■When the power mode is in ON
An alarm will sound both inside and outside
the vehicle. In addition, a warning indicator
will appear on the instrument panel.
■Keyless Access Remote Reminder1 Keyless Access Remote Reminder
When the keyless access remote is within the
system’s operational ra nge, and all the doors are
closed, the warni ng function cancels.
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the vehicle
after the engine has been started, you can no longer
change the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or
restart the engine. Always make sure if the keyless
access remote is in your vehicle when you operate the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
Removing the keyless access remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.
Do not put the keyless access remote on the
dashboard or in the glove box. It may cause the
warning buzzer to activa te. Under some other
conditions that can prevent the vehicle from locating
the keyless access remote, the warning buzzer may
also activate even if the remote is within the system’s
operational range.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the power
mode is in ON.
■(A): Turn signal
Push the lever up or down based on the
direction you want to turn, and the turn signal
will blink.
■(B): One-touc h turn signal
When you lightly push the lever up or down
and release it, the turn signal will blink 3
times.
u If you lightly push the lever in the
opposite direction while it is blinking, the
blinking will stop.
1Turn Signals
The turn signal indicator on the instrument panel will
blink when the external turn signal blinks. 2 Indicators P. 84
(A)
(B) (B)
(A)
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