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uuInterior Convenience Items uOther Interior Convenience Items
Controls
The power mode must be in ON to use the
heated steering wheel.
Press the button on the lower side of the
steering wheel.
When a comfortable temp erature is reached,
press the button again to turn it off.
The heated steering wheel is turned off every
time you activate the power system, even if
you turned it on the last time you drove the
vehicle.
■Heated Steering Wheel*1 Heated Steering Wheel*
Do not use the heated st eering wheel continuously
when the power system is off. Under such conditions,
the 12-volt battery may be weakened, making the
power system difficult to start.
* Not available on all models

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Controls
The seat heaters can be used when the power
mode is in ON.
Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF se tting (no indicators on)
When the power mode is turned on after it is
turned off, the previous setting is maintained.
■Front Seat Heaters1Front Seat Heaters
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
power system is off. U nder such conditions, the 12-
volt battery may be weakened, making the power
system difficult to start.
After a certain period of time, the strength setting for
the front seat heaters will automatically be reduced
by one level at a time unt il the front seat heaters
shuts off. The elapsed time varies according to the
interior environment.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lowerlimb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
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Controls
The seat heaters can be used when the power
mode is in ON.
There is no heater in the rear center seating
position.
Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)
The sun visor can be extended horizontally.
■Rear Seat Heaters*
Canadian models1 Rear Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
power system is off. U nder such conditions, the 12-
volt battery may be weakened, making the power
system difficult to start.
After a certain period of time, the strength setting for
the rear seat heaters will automatically be reduced by
one level at a time until the rear seat heaters shuts
off. The elapsed time varies according to the interior
environment.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lowerlimb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
■Sun Visor
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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the 12-volt battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the
system may display a code entry screen. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
■Reactivating the audio system
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the VOL/ AUDIO (Volume/Power) knob for more than two
seconds.
u The audio system is reac tivated when the audio co ntrol unit establishes a
connection with the vehicl e control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSystem Updates
Features
System Updates
The audio system’s firmware can be upda ted with a Wi-Fi connection, with a USB
device, or with the telematics control unit (TCU)* through the subscription-based
service.
When the audio system update is available, the notification is shown on the status
area. Use the following proc edure to update the system.
1.Press the button.
2. Select System Updates .
u If System Updates is not displayed on
the home screen, select All Apps.
u The system will check for updates.
u If the update icon is appeared on the
home screen, select the status icon.
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3.Select Download .
u A notification appears on the screen if
need to user acceptance for download.
4. Select Install Now or Install While
Vehicle Off .
u A notification appears on the screen if
the update is successful.
■How to Update1How to Update
You can update the system vi a Wi-Fi, but cannot use
the captive portal that require login or agreement the
terms of use on the browser.
Your download will be canceled if:
•Your Wi-Fi connection is severed.•You turn off the power system when the 12-volt
battery is low on power.
Your download will recomme nce the next time a Wi-
Fi connection is established.
For the 12-volt battery protection, Install While
Vehicle Off cannot be selected when the battery is
low on power. If you want to install the updated
data, recharge the battery or select Install Now.
Notification
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPower Flow
Features
Power Flow
The power flow screen show s the vehicle’s power flow, average fuel economy, and
range.1 Power Flow
The power flow monitor is also displayed on the
driver information interface.
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Engine ON
Engine OFF
Driving Range
Engine
High Voltage Battery
Level Gauge
Power Flow
Average Fuel Economy
(Current Drive)

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPower Flow
Features
Shows the power flow, indicating what is supplying power to the vehicle and/or
charging the battery. u The indicator for the power transmission appears in blue, and for the battery
charging operation, in green.
DisplayColor of indicatorsVehicle’s Condition
Blue
Power is being supplied by
the High Voltage battery
and the engine-driven
generator.
BluePower is being supplied by
the High Voltage battery.
Blue
Power is being supplied by
the engine-driven
generator.
1 Power Flow
While the engine provides propulsion directly to the
wheels, the icon appears in the power flow
monitor on the screen.
2WD modelsAWD models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPower Flow
Features
DisplayColor of indicatorsVehicle’s Condition
Blue and Green
Power is being supplied
directly by the engine and
the High Voltage battery is
being charged by the
engine-driven generator.
Green
The High Voltage battery is
being charged through
regenerative braking.
Green
The High Voltage battery is
being charged by the
engine-driven generator.
2WD modelsAWD models