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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the wa sher fluid is low.●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 480
●Appears while you are customizing the settings and the
transmission is in other than
(P.2 Customized Features P. 123
●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. 499
●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. 541
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
Controls
Driving Position Memory System
You can store two driver’s seat (except fo r power lumbar), steering wheel and door
mirror positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open th e driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or keyless
access system, the seat and door mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two
preset positions.
The steering wheel will move to the stored position when you set the power mode
to ACCESSORY.
When you enter the vehicle, the MID brie fly shows you which remote transmitter
you used to unlock the vehicle.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
The driver’s seat moves rearward and steering
wheel fully up depending on the set seating
position once you
•Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in
(P.
• Turn the engine off.
• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY
position, the driver’s seat and steering wheel
moves to the DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.
1Driving Position Memory System
Using the audio/information screen or MID, you can
disable the automatic seat, steering wheel and door
mirrors adjustment function. 2 Customized Features P. 123, 285
The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/
OFF. 2 Customized Features P. 123, 285
When opening the driver’s door, the customized
features you have previously set using the same
remote are also rec ognized. They include:
•Driving position memory
•Keyless memory settings
•Audio system settings•Climate control settings
•Navigation system* preferences
System Operation
The system will not operate if:
•The vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).•Either memory position button is pressed while the
seat or steering wheel is in motion.
•The seat or steering wheel position is adjusted
while in operation.
•The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.
DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2
* Not available on all models
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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Controls
In addition to the button/switch 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. 219
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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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
■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 driv er’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, and the larger for a
faster speed.
(+/(-: To go up or down one level at a
time.
Front 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.
1 Changing the fan speed
While the climate control system is in AUTO, Front
Fan AUTO is highlighted.
Fan Speed Level Indicators
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
You can store two sets of your preferred temperature, fan speed, and vent mode
settings to the clim ate control system.
To store a set of the climate control settings:
1.Select Shortcuts .
2. Adjust the climate control system to your
preference.
3. Select Climate .
4. Select Edit.
5. Select Add.
6. Select Preset 1 or Preset 2 you want to
store your settings to.
To recall one of the settings:
1. Select Shortcuts .
2. Select Climate .
3. Select Preset 1 or Preset 2 .
To delete a preset:
1. Select Shortcuts .
2. Select Climate .
3. Select Edit.
4. Select Delete .
5. Select Preset 1 or Preset 2 you want to
delete.
■Shortcuts1 Shortcuts
You can also store a set by pressing and holding the
preset number you want to store that setting after
step 3.
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Controls
Press the button to turn the air
conditioning system on and automatically
switch the system to fresh air mode.
Press the button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the button.
2. Select the recirculation mode.
2 Switching between the Recirculation
and Fresh Air Modes P. 218
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits th e side windows.
If you press the button during Auto Idle Stop, the
engine restarts automatically.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
1 To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uOn Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
Features
You can preset the settings of three categories
(Phone , Climate , Audio ) from Shortcuts .
■Shortcuts
Shortcuts Icon
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