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uuGauges and Displays uHead-Up Display*
Instrument Panel
Shows your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the current mode for ACC with Low Speed Follow, LKAS, and traffic jam
assist.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow P. 496
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 514
2 Traffic Jam Assist P. 523
Shows the current speed limit based on either information compiled through the
navigation system or speed limit signs captured by the front sensor camera.
■Vehicle Speed
■Current Mode for ACC with Low Speed Follow, LKAS, and
Traffic Jam Assist
■Speed Limit Information
1 Vehicle Speed
Switch between mph and km/h by using the driver
information interface or cu stomized features on the
audio/information screen. 2 Speed/Distance Units P. 113
2 Customized Features P. 345
1Speed Limit Information
The speed limit displayed on the screen may differ to
the actual speed limit.
The speed limit for some roads is not displayed.
You can select whether the source of the speed limit
information is the front sensor camera or the
navigation system.
You can also turn off speed limit information.
2 Customized Features P. 345
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Instrument Panel
■Turn-by-Turn Directions
When driving guidance is provided by the navigation system, Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay, turn-by-turn directions to your destination appear.
2Refer to the Navigation System Manual
2 Android Auto P. 313
2 Apple CarPlay P. 308
■Navigation1Navigation
Turn-by-turn directions may not be available for all
apps.
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
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Controls
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or keyless access system, or set
the power mode to ON. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote
transmitter, or keyless access system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system, or wh en the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the hood with the hood release.
•Opening the tailgate with the power tailgate
button on the driver’s door.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or keyless access system.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
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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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
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Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain number of intervals wi th the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, an d the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you set the power mode to VE HICLE OFF, take the remote with you,
and close the driver’s door.
If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF with the headlight switch on, but do not
open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the
AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a reminder chime alerting you that the lights are on.
■Headlight Integration with Wiper
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
You can adjust the auto li ght sensitivity as follows:
2 Customized Features P. 345
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
Max
High
Mid
Low
Min
U.S. models
Bright
Dark
1 Headlight Integration with Wiper
This feature activates while the headlights are off in
AUTO .
The instrument panel br ightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.
You can turn the headlight integration with wipers
function on and off. 2 Customized Features P. 345
1Automatic Lighting Off Feature
You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 345
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
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Controls
Brightness Control
When the power mode is in ON, you can use
the
(+/(- button to adjust instrument panel
brightness.
Brighten: Press the
(+ button.
Dim: Press the
(- button.
You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. Several
seconds after adjusting the brightness, you
will be returned to the previous display.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the driver
information interface while you are adjusting
it.
■Adjusting the Instrument Panel Brightness1 Brightness Control
The brightness of the in strument panel will be
reduced when the followi ng conditions have been
met:
•The power mode is in ON.
•The parking lights are turned on.•The ambient lighting is low.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
( +/(- Button
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAdjusting the Steering Wheel
Controls
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
Push and hold the adjustment switch to move
the steering wheel in, out, up or down.
u Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.1Adjusting the Steering Wheel
3WARNING
Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.
Adjustment Switch
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