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■Front seat beverage holders
Are located in the console between the front
seats.
■Rear seat beverage holders
Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat
beverage holders.
■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.

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The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY
or ON.
■Accessory power socket (console
compartment)
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 is designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC access ories that are rated 180
watts or less (15 amps).
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.
When each socket is bei ng used simultaneously, the
combined power rating of the accessories should not
exceed 180 watts (15 amps).

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There is a coat hook on the rear grab handle
of both sides. Pull it down to use it.
Use floor cargo hooks to secure luggage in the
cargo area.
■Coat Hooks1Coat Hooks
The coat hooks are not desi gned for large or heavy
items.
■Cargo Hooks
Hooks
Hooks

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To open the sunglasses holder, push and
release the indent. To clos e, push it again until
it latches.
You can store eyeglasses and other small
items in this holder.
■Sunglasses Holder1 Sunglasses Holder
Keep the holder closed wh ile driving except when
accessing stored items.
Push

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■Front Seat Heaters*
If the power mode is in ON: The HI setting
heats the seats faster than the LO setting.
While in HI , the heater cycles on and off.
u The appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. Briefly press
the switch on the opposite side to turn
the heater off. The indicator will be off.
When a comfortable temperature is
reached, select LO to keep the seat
warm.
■Seat Heaters and Ventilation1 Front 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.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lowerlimb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models

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■Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation*
If the power mode is in ON:
Seat heater - The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
Seat ventilation - The HI setting ventilates
the seats faster than the LO setting.
Press the seat heater or the seat ventilation
button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting
Four times - The OFF se tting (no indicators on)
When a comfortable temperature is reached
while using the s eat heaters in HI, select MID
or LO to keep the seat warm.
1Front Seat Heaters and 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.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lowerlimb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models

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■Rear Seat Heaters*
If the power mode is in ON: The HI setting
heats the seats faster than the LO setting.
There is no heater in the rear center seating
position.
While in HI , the heater cycles on and off.
u The appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. Briefly press
the button on the opposite side to turn
the heater off. The indicator will be off.
When a comfortable temperature is
reached, select LO to keep the seat
warm.
1 Rear 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.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lowerlimb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen Driving uLane Departure Warning (LDW)*
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Driving
LDW may not activate or may not recognize lanes, and may activate even when
keeping in the middle of a lane, under ce rtain conditions. Some examples of these
conditions are listed below.
■Environmental conditions
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• Sudden changes between light and dark, such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.
• There is little contrast between lane lines and the roadway surface.
• Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).
• Strong light is reflec ted onto the roadway.
• Driving in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
• Shadows of adjacent objects ar e parallel to lane markings.
• Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as lane markers.
• Reflections on the interior of the front windshield.
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road
repairs or old lane markings.
• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines (e.g., such as at an intersection
or crosswalk).
• The lane markings are extremel y narrow, wide, or changing.
• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.
■LDW Conditions and Limitations

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uuWhen Driving uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
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Driving
The system may not detect lane markings and therefore may not keep the vehicle in
the middle of a lane under certain conditions, including the following:
■Environmental conditions
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• Sudden changes between light and dark, such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.
• There is little contrast between lane lines and the roadway surface.
• Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).
• Strong light is reflec ted onto the roadway.
• Driving in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
• Shadows of adjacent objects ar e parallel to lane markings.
• Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as lane markers.
• Reflections on the interior of the front windshield.
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road
repairs or old lane markings.
• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines (e.g., such as at an intersection
or crosswalk).
• The lane markings are extremel y narrow, wide, or changing.
• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.
■LKAS Conditions and Limitations

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uuBraking uCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)*
Driving
The system may automatically shut off and the CMBSTM indicator will come on under
certain conditions. Some examples of th ese conditions are listed below. Other
conditions may reduce some of the CMBS
TM functions.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 282
■Environmental conditions
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• Sudden changes between light and dark, such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.
• There is little contrast between objects and the background.
• Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).
• Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.
• Driving in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
• Roadway objects or structures are misint erpreted as vehicles and pedestrians.
• Reflections on the interior of the front windshield.
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
• Driving on curvy, winding, or undulating roads.
■CMBSTM Conditions and Limitations
* Not available on all models