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Parking brake switch ............................................................................................... P.22
Applying/releasing..............................................................................................................P.22
Precautions for winter season
*1
Warning buzzer/messages*1
Turn signal lever ......................................................................................................... P.21
Headlight switch ....................................................................................................... P.29
Headlights/parking lights/tai l lights/daytime running lights .............................P.29
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................. P.32
Usage .......................................................................................................................... ..............P.32
Adding washer fluid
*1
Warning messages*1
Emergency flasher switch*1
Trunk opener .............................................................................................................. P.81
Hood lock release lever
*1
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch*1, 2
Adjustment*1
Driving position memory*1, 2
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever*1, 2
Adjustment*1
Air conditioning system ........................................................................................... P.61
Usage .......................................................................................................................... ............... P.61
Rear window defogger ....................................................................................................... P.61
Audio system.............................................................................................................. P.55
Trunk opener main switch....................................................................................... P.81
*1: Refer to the “Owner’s Manual”.
*2:If equipped
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
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Remote Touch ........................................................................................................... P.42
Seat heater switches
*1, 2
Seat ventilator switches*1, 2
Heated steering wheel switch*1, 2
Driving mode select switch ................................................................................... P.38
VSC OFF switch
*1
Snow mode switch*1
Brake hold switch ..................................................................................................... P.24
*1: Refer to the “Owner’s Manual”.
*2:If equipped
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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Vehicles without Adaptive Variable Suspension System
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
1Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic per-
formance. Suitable for city driving.
Press the switch to change the driving
mode to normal mode when Eco drive
mode or sport mode is selected.
2Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-
friendly manner and improve fuel
economy through moderate throttle
characteristics and by controlling the
operation of the ai r conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling).
When not in Eco drive mode, if the
driving mode select switch is turned to
the left, the Eco drive mode indicator
will come on.
3Sport mode
Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful acceleration. This
mode also changes the steering feel, making it suitable for when agile driving response
is desired, such as when driv ing on roads with many curves.
When not in sport mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT” indicator will come on.
Driving Mode Select Switch
The driving modes can be select ed to suit driving condition.
A
B
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2Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-friendly ma nner and improve fuel economy
through moderate throttle characteristics an d by controlling the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cooling).
When not in Eco drive mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the left, the
Eco drive mode indi cator will come on.
3Sport mode
• SPORT S mode
Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful acceleration. This
mode is suitable for when agile driving resp onse is desired, such as when driving on
roads with many curves.
When not in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT S” indicator will come on.
• Sport S+ mode
Helps to ensure steering pe rformance and driving stability by simultaneously con-
trolling the steering and susp ension in addition to the transmission and engine. Suitable
for sportier driving.
When in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode se lect switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT S+” indicator will come on.
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1Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch.
Please refer to P.42 for the Remote Touch operation.
2Select “Phone”.
3Select “Favorites” on the sub me nu and select the desired contact.
4Select the desired number.
5Check that the dialing screen is displayed.
1Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch.
Please refer to P.42 for the Remote Touch operation.
2Select “Phone”.
3Select “Message” on the sub menu.
4Select a desired account name that is displayed on the left side of screen.
5Select the desired message from the list.
6Select , or press the swit ch on the steering wheel.
7Check that the dialing screen is displayed.
1Select “Answer”/ or press the switch on the steering wheel to talk on the
phone.
“Decline”/ : Select to re fuse to receive the call.
Calling by favorites list
Calling the message sender
Receiving a call
Main display Side display (vehicles with a 10.3-inch
display)
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Volume control switch
• Press the “+” side to increase the vol-ume.
• Press the “-” side to decrease the vol- ume.
Off hook switch
• Press to start talking.
• Press to put a call on hold.
• Depending on the system, if the switch is pressed when an Apple
CarPlay connection is established,
the Apple CarPlay phone application
will be displayed on the system
screen.
*
On hook switch
• Press to end talking/dialing.
• Press to refuse to receive the call.
Talk switch
• Press the talk switch to start the voicecommand system.
• To cancel voice recognition, press and hold the talk switch.
*: This function is not available in some
countries or areas.
Steering switches
A
B
C
D
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Some parts of the audio/visual system can be adjusted using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Increases/decreases volume
AM, FM mode: Selects a radio station
SXM mode: Selects a channel
Audio CD mode: Selects a track
MP3/WMA/AAC disc mode: Selects
a file
DVD mode: Selects a chapter
USB mode: Selects a file/track
iPod/iPhone (Apple CarPlay)
* mode:
Selects a track
Android Auto mode: Selects a track
Bluetooth
® audio mode: Selects a
track
Press: Change audio modes
Press and hold: Mute/unmute or
pause/resume the current operation
*: This function is not available in some countries or areas.
Steering switch operation
A
B
C
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1Press the talk switch on the steering
wheel.
Voice guidance for the voice com-
mand system can be skipped by press-
ing the talk switch.
2If “Getting Started with Voice” screen is disp layed, select “OK” or press the talk switch.
3After hearing a beep, say a supported command.
●To display sample commands of the desired function, say the desired function or
select the desired function button. To display more commands, select “More Com-
mands”.
● Selecting “Help” or saying “Help” prom pts the voice command system to offer
examples of commands and operation methods.
Continue on to pages 65-70 for a detailed lis t of Voice Commands for the following cate-
gories:
Common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.65
Top menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.65
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.66
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.67
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.68
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.68
Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.69
Apps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.69
Climate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.70
Voice Command System
Basic operation
NOTE: Wait for the confirmation beep before speaking a command.