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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
Features
HFL can display newly received text messages and E-mails as well as 20 of the most
recently received messages on a linked cell phone. Each received message can be
read aloud and replied to using a fixed common phrase.
1.A pop-up appears and notifies you of a new
text message or E-mail.
2.Rotate to select Read to listen to the
message, then press .
uThe text message or E-mail is displayed.
The system automatically starts reading
out the message.
3.To discontinue the message read-out, press
.■Receiving a Text Message/E-mail
1Receiving a Text Message/E-mail
The system does not display any received messages
while you are driving. You can only hear them read
aloud.
With some phones, you may be able to display up to
20 most recent text messages and E-mails.
State or local laws may limit your use of the HFL text
message/E-mail feature. Only use the text message/
E-mail feature when conditions allow you to do so
safely.
When you receive a text message or E-mail for the
first time since the phone is paired to HFL, you are
asked to turn the New Text/Email Alert setting to
On.
2To turn on or off the text/E-mail notice
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
Features
■Displaying text messages
1.Press the PHONE button.
2.Press the MENU button.
3.Rotate to select Text/Email, then press
.
uSelect account if necessary.
4.Rotate to select a message, then press
.
uThe text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.
■Displaying Messages
1Displaying Messages
The icon appears next to an unread message.
If you delete a message on the phone, the message is
also deleted in the system. If you send a message
from the system, the message goes to your phone’s
outbox.
To see the previous or next message, move or
on the text message screen.
Message List
Text Message

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■Displaying E-mails
1.Press the PHONE button.
2.Press the MENU button.
3.Rotate to select Text/Email, then press
.
4.Rotate to select a folder, then press .
5.Rotate to select a message, then press
.
uThe E-mail is displayed. The system
automatically starts reading the message
aloud.
1Displaying E-mails
Received text messages and E-mails may appear in
the message list screen at the same time. In this case,
text messages are titled No subject.
Folder List
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
Features
■Read or stop reading a message
1.Go to the text message or E-mail screen.
uThe system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.
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2.Press to stop reading.
Press again to start reading the message
from the beginning.■Reply to a message
1.Go to the text message or E-mail screen.
uThe system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.
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2.Move and rotate to select Reply,
then press .
3.Rotate to select the reply message, then
press .
uThe pop-up menu appears on the screen.
4.Select Send to send the message.
uMessage Sent appears on the screen
when the reply message was successfully
sent.
1Reply to a message
The available fixed reply messages are as follows:•Talk to you later, I’m driving.•I’m on my way.•I’m running late.•OK•Yes•No
You cannot add, edit, or delete reply messages.

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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
Features
■Making a call to a sender
1.Go to the text message screen.
uThe system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.
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2.Move and rotate to select Call, then
press .
John 0123456789####Reply Call

301Features
Compass
*
When you set the power mode to ON, the compass self-calibrates, and the compass
display appears.Compass CalibrationIf the compass indicates the wrong direction, or the CAL indicator blinks, you need
to manually calibrate the system.
1.Set the power mode to ON.
2.On the top screen of any audio source,
press and hold for five seconds.
uThe display switches to the Compass
settings screen.
3.Rotate to select Calibration, then press
.
4.When the display changes to Calibration
Start, press .
5.Drive the vehicle slowly in two circles.
uThe compass starts to show a direction
after the calibration. The CAL indicator
goes off.
1Compass
*
Compass operation can be affected under the
following conditions:•Driving near power lines or stations•Crossing a bridge•Passing a large vehicle, or driving near a large
object that can cause a magnetic disturbance•When accessories such as antennas and roof racks
are mounted by magnets
1Compass Calibration
Calibrate the compass in an open area.
While setting the compass, press the BACK button to
cancel the setting mode and return to the previous
screen.
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uuCompass
*uCompass Zone Selection
Features
Compass Zone Selection
1.Set the power mode to ON.
2.On the top screen of any audio source,
press and hold for five seconds.
uThe display switches to the Compass
settings screen.
3.Rotate to select Zone Adjust, then
press .
uThe display shows the current zone
number the system is set to.
4.To change the zone, rotate to select the
zone number of your area (See Zone Map),
then press .2
3
4
5
6
78910111213 14 15
Zone Map
Guam Island: Zone 8
Puerto Rico: Zone 11
1Compass Zone Selection
The zone selection is done to compensate the
variation between magnetic north and true north.
If the calibration starts while the audio system is in
use, the display returns to normal after the calibration
is completed.

uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
324Driving
You can remotely start the engine using the two-way keyless access remote from
distances up to 328 feet (100 meters) from the vehicle.■To start the engine
The engine runs for up to 10 minutes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the run time for another 10 minutes during the first run, press the
button, then press and hold the button.
uThe amber LED blinks, then the green LED comes back on if a 10-minute
extension request was transmitted successfully.
After pressing the (lock) button, wait for the green LED to blink. This indicates that
the all the doors and the tailgate are locked. ■Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
*
1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
*
WARNING:
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly enclosed
areas.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Never use the remote engine starter with the vehicle
parked in a garage or other areas with limited
ventilation.
Operate the remote in an open space from distances
up to 328 feet (100 meters) from the vehicle. If there
are buildings and obstacles between your vehicle and
the remote, the range will be reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:
•You have disabled a remote engine start setting
using the multi-information display (MID).•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).•The shift lever is in a position other than
(P.
•The hood is open, or any door or the tailgate is
unlocked.•You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.•Another registered keyless access remote is in the
vehicle.•There is any antenna failure.•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.
With the doors locked, Press the button,
then press and hold the button.
Amber LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Continues to blink
during a vehicle
self check until the
engine starts.Go within the range,
and try again.
Green LED: Comes on while
the engine is running.Red LED: Blinks when the
remote is out of the keyless
access system range.
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Driving
ShiftingChange the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.■Shift lever positions
1Shifting
You cannot change the power mode from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) unless the shift lever is in
(P.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
When shifting gears in extremely low temperatures
(-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short delay before the
shift indicated in the display. Always confirm you are
in the correct gear before driving.
Park
Used when parking or starting the
engine
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Used when idling
Drive
Used:●For normal driving (gears change
between 1st and 6th automatically)●When temporarily driving in the
sequential mode
Drive (S)
Used for:●Automatically changing gears
between 1st and 5th (5th gear is
used only at high speed)●Driving in the sequential mode Release Button

uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
*
338Driving
When driving at 25 mph (40 km/h) or above: Take your foot off the pedal and
press down the RES/+/SET/– switch when you reach the desired speed. The moment
you release the switch, the set speed is fixed, and ACC with LSF begins.
When driving at slower than 25 mph (40 km/h): You can set the vehicle speed
only when there is a vehicle detected ahead of you. If the vehicle is moving and the
brake pedal is not depressed, pressing the switch fixes the set speed to 25 mph (40
km/h) regardless of current vehicle speed. If the vehicle is stationary, you can set the
vehicle speed even with the brake pedal depressed.
When ACC with LSF starts operating, the
vehicle icon, distance bars and set speed
appear on the MID. ■To Set the Vehicle Speed
1Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
*
When the MAIN button is pressed, ACC with LSF and
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) are both turned on
or off.
Do not use ACC with LSF under these conditions:•In poor visibility (e.g., bad weather, such as rain,
fog, and snow).•When you must slow down and speed up
repeatedly.•On winding roads.•When you enter a toll gate, interchange, service
area, parking area, etc. In these areas, there is no
vehicle ahead of you, but ACC with LSF would still
try to accelerate to your set speed.•On a slippery road (for example a road covered
with ice or snow).•When a spare tire
* is installed.
•When going down a steep hill where the engine
braking does not work sufficiently.
When not using ACC with LSF: Turn off adaptive
cruise by pressing the MAIN button. This also will
turn off the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).
1To Set the Vehicle Speed
You can switch the displayed set speed
measurements on the MID between mph and km/h.
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On when ACC
with LSF begins
Press down and release
RES/+/SET/− Switch
Set Vehicle Speed Set Vehicle Distance
* Not available on all models