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Coasting Guide (if equipped)
You can set the system to notify when to release the accelerator pedal to improve fuel
efficiency.
Start Coasting (if equipped)
You can set when to receive the accelerator release notification.
Smart Regeneration (if equipped)
Set to activate regenerative braking automatically based on the vehicle state or driving
conditions.
Charging Connector Locking Mode (if equipped)
Configure the lock mode setting for the connected charging cable.
Green Zone Drive Mode (if equipped)
When you are driving in an area that needs to improve air quality, set to drive in EV mode as
much as possible.
Active Sound Design (if equipped)
Turn on or off the engine sound function which generates a virtual engine sound.
Active Sound Design (if equipped)
Adjust the interior engine sound volume.

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Fuel Economy Reset (if equipped)
You can set to automatically initialize the average fuel economy.
After Vehicle On: The average fuel economy is automatically initialize whenever you
drive the vehicle.
After refueling: The average fuel economy is automatically initialize whenever you refuel
the vehicle.
After Recharging: The average fuel economy is automatically initialize whenever you
charge the vehicle (EV only).
Off: The average fuel economy initialize is unavailable.
Reset Fuel Economy (if equipped)
Select which average fuel economy to display on the cluster.
At vehicle start: Displays the fuel economy after engine restart.
After refueling: Displays the fuel economy after refueling.
After Recharging: Displays the fuel economy after recharging (EV only).
Manually: Displays the accumulated fuel economy.
Content Selection (if equipped)
You can set the content to display on the instrument cluster.
Wiper/Lights Display: When the wiper or light lever operates, the operation mode
appears.
Traffic Signs: Displays the road information such as speed bumps and speed limits.
Blind-Spot View Monitor: Displays the blind spot view on the instrument cluster when
the turn signal lamp is operating.
Icy Road Warning: When the outside temperature drops below 4 °C (39 °F), the
possibility of road icing appears.
Cluster Voice Guidance Volume (if equipped)
You can adjust the voice guidance volume of the cluster.
Welcome Sound (if equipped)
You can set to generate the notification sound when turning on or off the instrument cluster.
Tachometer Display (if equipped)
Selects the drive modes in which the tachometer is displayed.
Oil Change Reminder (if equipped)
Shows the residual life of the engine oil.

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Convenience (if equipped)
You can configure the features for convenience such as welcome sound and wireless
charging.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Rear Occupant Alert (if equipped)
Movement is detected by the rear-seat sensor after the doors are locked.
Advanced Anti-Theft (if equipped)
You can set to display an alert when any motion is detected inside the vehicle with the vehicle
locked.
Wireless Charging System (if equipped)
You can set to charge your smartphone wirelessly.

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This feature is available only in smartphones that can be charged wirelessly.
Auto Rear Wiper (in R) (if equipped)
Activates the rear windshield wiper automatically when the front wiper is On and the gear is
in reverse.
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off (if equipped)
Selects the time to delay automatic shut off when the vehicle is parked with its engine on.

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Virtual Engine Sound System (if equipped)
Turn on or off the engine sound function which generates a virtual engine sound.

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The displayed screen or name may differ depending on the vehicle model and
specifications.
Radio Noise
You can customize sound quality when listening to FM radio by adjusting background noise
of the original sound.

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Media Options (if equipped)
You can set the media player not to start automatically when starting the engine or set it to
notify you of any information changes during media playback.
Radio/Media Off at Vehicle Startup
You can set the media player not to start automatically when starting the engine.
Continue to Play Media when Vehicle Is Turned Off (if equipped)
Turn on this mode to keep the system power supply for a certain period of time after the
engine is turned off.
Display Media Change Notifications
You can set the system to briefly display media information at the top of the screen if the
current song or channel changes when not on the main media screen.
Reset
You can reset your system settings to the default values.

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You can also initialize all settings of the login profile.