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1Stop the vehicle completely.
2If the parking brake is in manual mode, set the parking brake.
3Press the P position switch. (P.25)
Check that the shift position indicator shows P and the parking brake indicator is illumi-
nated.
4Press the engine switch.
5Release the brake pedal and check 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.
2ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as
the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on
the meter.
3IGNITION ON mode
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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To enter M mode, shift the shift position to M. Gears can be selected by operating the pad-
dle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear of your choosing.
1Upshifting
2Downshifting
The gear changes once every time the pad-
dle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M10, will be
fixed and displayed on the meter
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models.
Selecting gears in the M position
When in the M position, the gear will not change unless the paddle shift switches are oper-
ated.
However, even when in the M position, the g ears will be automatically changed in the fol-
lowing situations:
● When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
● When it is necessary to protect the engine or automatic transmission when the engine
coolant temperature is low, th e automatic transmission fluid temperature is high or low,
or other reasons.
Also, the gear will not shift when the vehicle speed is low, even if an upshift operation is per-
formed.
A
B
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1Right turn
2Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway an d release it)
The right hand signal s will flash 3 times.
3Lane change to the left (move the lever
partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
4Left turn
Turn Signal Lever
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Vehicles with Adaptive Variable Suspension System
1Normal mode/Custom mode
Normal mode and custom mode are
selected by pressing the driving mode
select switch. Each time the switch is
pressed, the driving mode changes
between normal mode and custom
mode.
When normal mode is selected, the
normal mode indicator comes on.
When custom mode is selected, the
custom mode indicator comes on.
Press the switch to change the driving
mode to normal mode when not in nor-
mal mode.
•Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic
performance. Suitab le for city driv-
ing.
When the shift position is in D, an
appropriate gear for sporty driving
may automatically be selected
according to driver performance and
driving conditions.
• Custom mode
Allows you to drive with the powertrain, ch assis and air conditioning system functions
set to your preferred settings. Custom mode settings can only be changed on the
drive mode customization disp lay of the Center Display.
2Comfort mode
By controlling the suspension, riding comfort is further enhanced. Suitable for city driv-
ing.
When not in comfort mode and the driving mo de select switch is turned backward, the
comfort mode indicator comes on.
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Select the desired point on the map screen.
Move the desired point on the center of the
map screen.
Cursor mark
Distance from the current position to
the cursor mark
Select to return to the current position
Select to register as a memory point
Select to set as a destination
Press the “MAP” button on the Remote Touch to return to the current position.
While route guidance is operat ing, you can change the route using the following method.
1Select on the map screen.
2Select the desired item to be set.
Select to display th e overview of the
entire route
Select to reorder destinations
Select to change route type
Select to set route preferences
Select to set detours
Select to start from adjacent road
3Check that the route overview is displayed.
Screen scroll operation
A
B
C
D
E
Editing route
A
B
C
D
E
F
Some functions are unavailable while the vehi cle is in motion. Refer to the “NAVIGATION
AND MULTIMEDIA SYST EM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Follow the procedure below to display the audio control screen.
Using the audio control switch
Press the “RADIO” or “MEDIA” button.
Using the Remote Touch
Press the “MENU” button on the Re mote Touch, then select “Audio”.
Please refer to P.45 for the Remote Touch operation.
Using the audio control switch
1Press the “RADIO” or “MEDIA” but-
ton.
“RADIO” button: Press to change
radio modes.
“MEDIA” button: Press to change
media modes.
● Each time the “RADIO” or
“MEDIA” button is pressed, the
audio source changes.
From the audio source selection screen
1Display the audio control screen.
2Select “Source” on the sub menu.
3Select the desired source.
Audio System
Audio control screen
Selecting an audio source
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A SiriusXM Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts provided
under a separate subscription.
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