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air conditioning system
and defogger
Front air conditioning system............................. 342
Rear air conditioning system............................. 350
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 354
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 357
• Personal/interior light main switch ................... 358
• Personal/interior lights ............................. 359
• Interior light ................... 360
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 361
• Glove boxes .................. 362
• Front console box ......... 363
• Card holder ................... 364
• Map holder (center console) ............ 365
• Rear console box .......... 365
• Overhead console......... 367
• Cup holders .................. 368
• Bottle holders ................ 371
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 372
Luggage compartment features ........................... 373 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 377
• Sun visors ..................... 377
• Vanity mirrors................ 378
• Power outlets ................ 379
• USB charging ports....... 382
• Armrest (second seats) .............. 384
• Rear side sunshades .... 385
• Assist grips ................... 386
Garage door opener.......... 387
Compass ........................... 395
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3445-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Press .
The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed
are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting .
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press .
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the au to-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func -
tions other than that o perated is maintained.
■Adjusting the temperature for driver and passenger seats sep-
arately (“SYNC” mode)
Perform the following procedures to turn on the “SYNC” mode:
●Press .
● Adjust the passenger’s side temperature setting.
The indicator comes on w hen the “SYNC” mode is on.
While in “SYNC” mode, the temperature of the rear air outlets i s
set at the right-hand side temperature setting.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (the indicator is of f) and
recirculated air mode (the indicator is on) each time the butto n is
pressed.
Using automatic mode
Other functions
1
2
3
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Seat heaters/seat ventilators
: If equipped
The seat heaters warm the seats and the seat ventilators main-
tain good airflow by blowing air through the seats.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physical ly chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the sea t and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
off.
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Front seats
Vehicles without ventilator
On
The indicator light comes on.
Adjusts the seat temperature
The further you move the dial
upward, the warmer the seat
becomes.
Off
Move the dial fully downward.
The indicator light turns off.
Vehicles with ventilator
Off
Set the dial to 0. The indicator
turns off.
Heats the seats
The indicator comes on. The
higher the number, the warmer
the seats become.
Blows air from the seats
The indicator comes on. The
higher the number, the stronger
the airflow becomes.
Seat heaters/ventilators
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3715-3. Using the storage features
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■When using the bottle holder
●When storing a bottle, close the cap.
● The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
Bottle holders
Front seatsRear seats
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the bottle holder
Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders .
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.
NOTICE
■ Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
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Separated type
Adjusting to the desired angle:
Lower the armrest from the
highest position to the lowest
position.
Raise the armrest to the
desired angle.
Unlock the armrest:
Lift the armrest to raise it to the
highest position.
Bench type
Pull the armrest down for use.
Armrest (second seats)
1
2
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the armrest, do not apply too much load or sit on the
armrest.
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4066-1. Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
● Do not use a polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(P. 249)
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear quarter windows and back window
● Do not use a glass cleaner to clean the rear quarter windows and back
window, as this may cause damage to the rear window defogger he ater
wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to gently
wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running parallel to the
heater wires or antenna.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna .
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4106-2. Maintenance
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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly(without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmis-
sion “Park” mecha-
nism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P,is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearancefrom the floor? ( P. 530)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play? ( P. 530)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly and locksecurely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake pedal move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is
on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amountof free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming
from the steering wheel.