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Press the raised detent to open the lid. To
close the lid, push it down until it latches.
Pull the handle to op en the cargo floor lid.
■Center Pocket
Press
■Under-floor Storage Area
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■Front seat beverage holders
Are located in the console between the front
seats.
■Door side beverage holders
Are located on the both of the front and rear
door side pockets.
■Beverage Holders1 Beverage Holders
NOTICE
Spilled liquids ca n damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are us ing the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.
Front
Rear
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■Second row seat beverage holders*
Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat
beverage holders.
Are located in the console between the
second row seats.
■Third row seat beverage holders
Models with bench seat
Models with rear console compartment
* Not available on all models
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The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY
or ON.
■Accessory power socket (center pocket)
Open the lid and the cover to use it.
■Accessory power socket (front console
compartment)*
Pull the handle and open the cover to use it.
■Accessory Power Sockets1 Accessory Power Sockets
NOTICE
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element. This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power socket s are designed to supply
power for 12-volt DC accessories that are rated 180
watts (15 amps) or less.
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
■Accessory power socket (cargo area)
Open the cover to use it.
The AC power outlet can be used when the engine is running. Open the cover to use it. Plug in the appliance
slightly, turn it 90° clockwise, then push it all
the way.
■AC Power Outlet*1AC Power Outlet*
NOTICE
Do not use the AC power outlet for electric
appliances that require hi gh initial peak wattage,
such as cathode-ray tube type televisions,
refrigerators, electric pumps, etc. It is not suitable for
devices that process precis e data, such as medical
equipment, and that require an extremely stable
power supply, such as microcomputer-controlled
electric blankets, touc h sensor lamps, etc.
The AC power outlet is desi gned to supply power for
up to 115 volt appliances that are rated 150 watts or
less.
Continued use of any elec tric appliance/device
exceeding these ratings may result in damage to the
appliance/device.
* Not available on all models
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There is a coat hook on the rear grab handle
of both sides. Pull it down to use it.
The tie-down anchors on the cargo area floor
can be used to install a net for securing items.
■Coat Hooks1Coat Hooks
The coat hooks are not desi gned for large or heavy
items.
■Tie-down Anchors1 Tie-down Anchors
Do not let anyone access items in the cargo area
while driving. Loose items can cause injury if you have
to brake hard.
Anchor
Anchor
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Controls
To open the sunglasses holder, press and
release the indent. To close, press it again until
it latches.
You can store eyeglasses and other small
items in this holder.
The power mode must be in ON to use the
heated steering wheel.
Press the button on the left side of the
steering wheel.
When a comfortable temperature is reached,
press the button again to turn it off.
The heated steering wheel is turned off every
time you start the engine, even if you turned it
on the last time you drove the vehicle.
■Sunglasses Holder1Sunglasses Holder
Keep the holder closed wh ile driving except when
accessing stored items.
Press
■Heated Steering Wheel*1 Heated Steering Wheel*
Do not use the heated st eering wheel continuously
when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the
battery may be weaken ed, making the engine
difficult to start.
Indicator
Heated Steering Wheel Button
* Not available on all models
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The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters and ventilators*.
1. Select .
2. Change the setting with one of the
following:
The Low icon: The LO setting (one indicator
on)
The Mid icon: The MID setting (two
indicators on)
The High icon: The HI setting (three
indicators on)
Auto : The system automatically selects the
setting most suitable to the ambient
environment.
Off : Turn off the system.
When the power mode is turned on after it is
turned off, the previous setting of front seat
heaters and ventilators
* are maintained.
■Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation*1 Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation*
Do not use the seat heater s and the seat ventilation
even in LO when the engine is off. Under such
conditions, the battery ma y be weakened, making
the engine difficult to start.
After a certain period of time, the strength setting for
the seat heaters will automatically be reduced by one
level at a time until the seat heater shuts off. The
elapsed time varies according to the interior
environment.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
Models with seat ventilation
Models without seat ventilation
* Not available on all models
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Controls
The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters.
Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF se tting (no indicators on)
Pull the tab and roll up the sunshade all the
way. Use the hooks to hang it.
■Second Row Outer Seat Heaters*1 Second Row Outer Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
After a certain period of time, the strength setting for
the seat heaters will automatically be reduced by one
level at a time until the seat heater shuts off. The
elapsed time varies according to the interior
environment.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
■Integrated Sunshades*
1Integrated Sunshades*
Use the sunshades only when the windows are fully
closed. Using the shade while a window is open can
unhook and blow off the sh ade, hitting and hurting
anyone sitting near the window.
Tab
Hook
* Not available on all models
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Controls
■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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