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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
• Appears when you turn the Auto Idle Stop system
on.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 430
•Appears when Auto Idle Stop Display On has
been selected from the customization menu.
2 Customized Features P. 335
2Auto Idle Stop P. 430
•Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate for
some reason.
• Appears when the engine restarts automatically.
• Appears when the battery temperature is around
14°F (−10°C) or lower.
•Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the climate control sy stem 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 too low
or high.
•Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the battery charge level is low.
• Appears when the batte ry is low performance.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the hood is opened.●Close the hood.
•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 Display On
has been selected from the customization menu.
• Appears when the system is under the following
conditions while Auto Idle Stop activates:
- 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 battery charge level is low.●The engine restarts automatically in a few seconds.
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if anything covers the radar sensor cover
and prevents the sensor fro m detecting a vehicle in
front.
●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,
snow, fog, etc.)
●When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your vehicle in a
safe place, and wipe off dirt using a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
does not disappear even after you clean the sensor
cover.
2 Radar Sensor P. 491
●Appears if the temperature inside the front sensor
camera is too high and the ACC with Low Speed
Follow, LKAS and auto high-beam cannot be
activated.●Use the climate control sy stem to cool down the
camera.
●Disappears - The camera has b een cooled down and
the systems are activated normally.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 489
●Appears if the area around the front sensor camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc and be prevented from
detecting a vehicle in front.
●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,
snow, fog, etc.)
●When the front window gets dirty, stop your vehicle in
a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
does not disappear even a fter you cleaned the area
around the camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 489
●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 any other system indicato rs come on, such as the
VSA ®, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action.
2Indicators P. 74
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the climate control
system.●Turn off the climate control system until the message
disappears. If the message appears again, take your
vehicle to a dealer.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s door
while the engine is running by remote engine start.
2 Remote Engine Start* P. 415
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a pr oblem with the adaptive
damper system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. Your vehicle will
have normal damping ability without the adaptive
damper feature.
Models with remote engine start
Models with head-up display
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 144
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 146
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 149
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 150
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 159
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 161
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 162
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 163
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 173 Security System Alarm...................... 173
Opening and Closing the Windows ... 176
Panoramic Roof ................................. 179
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 182
Turn Signals ..................................... 185
Light Switches.................................. 186
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)*.. 189Fog Lights*...................................... 190
Daytime Running Lights ................... 190
Auto High-Beam .............................. 191
Wipers and Washers ........................ 194
Brightness Control ........................... 198
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ........................................ 200
Heated Windshield Button ............... 200
Driving Position Memory System ...... 201
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 203
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 204
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 205
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 207
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 219
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 230
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 235
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
Controls
You can turn the auto high-beam system off. If you want to turn the system off or
on, set the power mode to ON, then carry out the following procedures while the
vehicle is stationary. To turn the system off:
With the light switch is in AUTO, pull the lever
toward you and hold it for at least 40 seconds.
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks
twice, release the lever.
To turn the system on:
With the light switch is in AUTO, pull the lever
toward you and hold it for at least 30 seconds.
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks
once, release the lever.
■How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam1 How to Use the Auto High-Beam
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed toward the camera.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cool s down the area around
the camera.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message
appears:
•Park your vehicle in a sa fe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
1 How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam
If you turn the auto high-beam system off, the system
does not operate until you turn the system on.
Park in a safe place before turning the system off or
on.
AUTO Position
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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 preference 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 buttons.
3. Press the (ON/OFF) button to cancel.1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are presse d while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button th at was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
During idle-stops, air-conditioning is suspended, and
only the blower remains active.
If you do not want air-cond itioning suspended, press
the Auto Idle Stop OFF button to cancel idle-stop.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may not start i mmediately when the AUTO
button is 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 air 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.
Floor and
defroster
vents
Floor
vents
Dashboard and floor
vents, and back of
the center console
Dashboard vents
and back of the
center console
AUTO Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Buttons Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Buttons
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button (ON/OFF) Button
Fan Control Button SYNC
(Synchronization) Button
(Recirculation) Button
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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■Switching between the recirc ulation and fresh air modes
Press the (recirculation) button and switch the mode depending on
environmental conditions.
Recirculation mode (indicator on): Recirculat es air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh air mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.1 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.
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Pressing the button turns the air
conditioning system on and automatically
switches 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. Press the button.
■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 the side windows.
If you press the button during Auto Idle Stop, the
engine restarts automatically.
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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uuClimate Control System u
Controls
You can set the temperature synchronously for the driver’s side and the passenger’s
side in synchronization mode.
1.Press the SYNC button.
u The SYNC indicator will come on.
u The system switches to synchronization mode.
2. Adjust the temperature using the driver’s side temperature control buttons.
Press the SYNC button or adjust the interior temp erature using the passenger’s side
temperature control buttons to return to dual mode.
■Synchronization Mode1Synchronization Mode
When the system is in dua l mode, the driver’s side
temperature and the passe nger’s side temperature
can be set separately.
Driver’s Side Temperature
Control Buttons Passenger’s Side Temperature
Control Buttons
SYNC
Button
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