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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the wa sher fluid is low.●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 458
●Appears while you are customizing the settings and the
transmission is in other than
(P.2 Customized Features P. 117
●Appears when the transmission system temperature is
too high.●Stop in a safe place in (P.●Let the engine idle until the message disappears.
●Appears when the transmission system temperature is
too high. The vehicle does not operate properly.●You may find it difficult to accelerate, or to start the
vehicle on uphill.
●Immediately stop in a safe place in (P.●Let the engine idle until the message disappears.
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on the
battery.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 478
●Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the batte ry is not charging.●Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger to
reduce electricity consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 519
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS
button is pressed, but there is a problem with a system
related to the LKAS. The LKAS cancels automatically.
The beeper sounds simultaneously if selected by
customization.●If any other system indicators come on, such as the
VSA ®, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action.
2Indicators P. 72
●Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS
button is pressed, but there the temperature inside the
LKAS camera is too high. The LKAS cancels
automatically. The beeper sounds simultaneously if
selected by customization.●Use the climate control system to cool down the
camera.
●Goes off - The camera has been cooled down. Pressing
the LKAS button can resume the system.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 363
●Appears when the area around the camera is blocked
by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and
wipe it off with a soft cloth.
●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain, snow,
fog, etc.)
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator
and message come back on after you cleaned the area
around the camera.
Models with LKAS
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance
Screens ON has been selected from the customization
menu.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate for
some reason.
●Appears when the engine restarts automatically.●Appears when the battery te mperature is around 14°F
(−10°C) or lower.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the climate control system is in use, and the difference
between the set temperature and actual interior
temperature becomes significant.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the engine coolant temperature is low or high.
2 Auto Idle Stop* P. 355
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the battery charge level is low.●Appears even though the battery is fully charged -
The system may not read the battery amount correctly.
Drive for a few minutes.
●Appears after charging the battery or jump
starting - Disconnect the negative - cable once and
reconnect it again to the battery. Drive a few minutes.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the pressure to the brake pedal is not enough.●Depress the brake pedal firmly.
●Appears when Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance
Screens ON has been selected from the customization
menu.
●Appears when the system is under the following
conditions while Auto Idle Stop activates:
●The battery charge level is low.●The battery temperature is around 14°F (−10°C) or
lower.
●The climate control system is in use, and the difference
between the set temperature and actual interior
temperature becomes significant.
●The humidity in the interior is high.
●The engine restarts automatically in a few seconds.
2Starting the Engine P. 340
Models with Auto Idle Stop
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 128
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 129
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 131
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength ......................................... 137
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 138
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 140
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 141
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 142
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 149
Security System Alarm ...................... 149 Opening and Closing the Windows
... 152
Opening and Closing the Moonroof .. 154
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 155
Turn Signals ..................................... 158
Light Switches.................................. 159
Fog Lights
*...................................... 162
Daytime Running Lights ................... 162
Wipers and Washers ........................ 163
Brightness Control ........................... 167
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror .......... 168
Driving Position Memory System ...... 169
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 171 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 172
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 173
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 175
Rear Seats........................................ 182
Armrest ........................................... 185
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 186
Interior Convenience Items .............. 188
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 200
Rear Climate Control System ........... 208
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 212
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your pr eference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side
temperature control switch.
3. Press the (On/Off) button to cancel.1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons/icons on the touch screen are pressed
while using the climate control system in AUTO, the
function of the button/icon th at was pressed will take
priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button/icon that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
During the Auto Idle Stop, the air conditioning
system will be turned off.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may operate at low speed for a while after the
AUTO button has been pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperat ure to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button switches the climate control
system between on and off. When turned on, the
system returns to your last selection.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
All models
(On/Off) ButtonAUTO Button
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
Passenger’s
Side
Temperature
Control Switch Passenger’s
Side
Temperature
Driver’s Side
Temperature
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
In addition to the button/sw itch controls, you can operate the climate control system
from the On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM touch screen.
■Operating from the On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM1 Using Automatic Climate Control
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the
driver’s ID ( Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the
climate control settings are turned to the respective
mode automatically when you set the power mode to
ON.
You can store two customized climate control
settings to the system and recall them from the On
Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
2 Shortcuts P. 206
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
A/C (Air Conditioning) and
SYNC (Synchronized) Icon
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Icon Recirculation/
Fresh Air mode
Icon
Fan Control Icon Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Icon
Shortcuts
Icon
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Controls
■Changing the interior temperature setting
1.Select the driver’s or passenger’s side
temperature control icon.
2. Change the temperature setting from the
following:
Temperature bar: Select a point where your
desired temperature setting is.
Farther to the left is for a lower, and to the
right for a higher setting.
3 /4 : To raise or lower the temperature
setting one degree at a time.
While you select and hold 3/4 , the
temperature decreases or increases.
MAX COOL ON/OFF: To rapidly cool down
the interior. u The A/C indicator comes on. The setting
returns to the previo usly selected value
when you select it again.
MAX HEAT ON/OFF: To rapidly warm up the
interior.
u The A/C indicator goe s off. The setting
returns to the previo usly selected value
when you select it again.1 Using Automatic Climate Control
When you set the temperat ure to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
When you set the MAX COOL or MAX HEAT , MAX
COOL or MAX HEAT is displayed.
If you select the MAX COOL ON/OFF or MAX HEAT
ON/OFF during Auto Idle Stop , the engine restarts
automatically.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
The side you selected.
Temperature Bar
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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■Switching the vent mode
Select a desired vent mode icon, or Front
Mode Auto: The system automatically selects
the vent mode most suitable to the ambient
environment.
Vent mode
: Dashboard vents
: Dashboard and floor vents
: Floor vents
: Floor and defroster vents
■A/C on and off 1.Select A/C.
2. Select ON or OFF .
1Switching the vent mode
While the climate control system is in AUTO, Front
Mode Auto is highlighted.
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■SYNC on and off
1.Select SYNC.
2. Select ON for synchronized mode.
u When in synchronized mode, the front
passenger’s side temperature and the
rear passenger compartment become
the same as the driver’s side settings.
3. Adjust the temperature or change the
mode from the driver’s side.
■Changing the fan speed
1.Select .
2. Change the fan speed with one of the
following:
The fan speed level indicators: Select your
desired speed level. The smaller indicator is
for a slower speed, an d the larger for a
faster speed.
(+/(-: To go up or down one level at a
time.
Fan AUTO: The system automatically
selects the fan speed most suitable to the
ambient environment.
1 SYNC on and off
When you press the button, the system
synchronizes the driver's and front passenger's
temperature settings.
When the system is not in SYNC mode, the driver's
side temperature, the front passenger’s side
temperature and the rear passenger compartment (if
it is on) can be set separately.
You can also turn off SYNC mode by changing the
front passenger’s side temperature or rear
passenger’s temperature.
The system adjusts each temperature based on the
information of the sunli ght sensor and the sun
position updated by the na vigation system’s GPS.
Models with navigation system
1Changing the fan speed
While the climate control system is in AUTO, Fan
AUTO is highlighted.
Fan Speed Level Indicators
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