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To access the center pocket, push the lid 
forward until the latch engages.
To close it, push forward on the tab until the 
latch releases, then allow  the lid to slide to the 
fully closed position.
To open the center pocket tray, push the tray 
forward until it latches.
To close it, push forward on the tab until the 
latch release, then pull the tray rearward to 
the fully closed position.
■Center Pocket
Tab
Lid
Tab
Tray
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■Front seat beverage holders
Are located in the console between the front 
seats.
■Front door side beverage holders
Are located on the both of front door side 
pockets.
■Rear seat beverage holders
Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat 
beverage holders.
■Beverage Holders1 Beverage Holders
NOTICE
Spilled liquids 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 (center pocket)
Open the lid and the tray to access.
■Accessory power socket (console 
compartment)
Open the console lid and the cover to access.
■Accessory Power Sockets1 Accessory Power Sockets
NOTICE
Do not insert an automotive  type cigarette lighter 
element: The power socket can overheat.
The accessory power socket s are designed to supply 
power for 12 volt DC access ories that are rated 180 
watts or less (15 amps).
To prevent battery drain, use the power socket only 
when the engine is running.
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There is a coat hook on the rear grab handle 
of both sides. Pull it down to use it.
There is a coat hook on the door pillar of both 
sides.
■Coat Hooks1Coat Hooks
The coat hooks are not desi gned for large or heavy 
items.
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Pull the strap and open the lid.
The reverse side of the cargo floor lid is water 
resistance. Flip the  lid to use the water 
resistance side.
■Under-Floor Storage Area1 Under-Floor Storage Area
Do not leave water, soil, sand, or perishable foods in 
the storage area. Rotting f ood and dirt on the floor 
may cause the breakdown of  electrical equipment.
Models with plastic storage bin
Strap
Models with foam storage bin
Models with plastic storage bin
Strap
Models with plastic storage bin
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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 yo u drove the vehicle.
■Heated Steering Wheel*
Canadian models
1Heated Steering Wheel*
Do not use the heated steering wheel continuously 
when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the 
battery may be weaken ed, making the engine 
difficult to start.
* 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  Heat/Cool
* level indicators: Select your 
desired level setting. The left is for a LO 
setting, the center is for a MID setting, and 
to the right for a HI setting.
(+/(-: To go up or down one level at a 
time.
AUTO
*:  The system automatically selects 
the setting most suitable to the ambient 
environment.
OFF:  Turn off the system.
■Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation*1Front 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.
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 without seat ventilation
Models with seat ventilation
* Not available on all models
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The power mode must be in ON to use the 
seat heaters.
There is no heater in  the rear center seating 
position.
Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)
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.
■Rear Seat Heaters*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.
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.
■Sunglasses Holder1Sunglasses Holder
Keep the holder closed wh ile driving except when 
accessing stored items.
Push
* Not available on all models
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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
See the Navigation System  Manual for the operation 
of the audio system.
Images shown are for m odels without navigation 
system.
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 idle-stops, air-conditioning is suspended, and 
only the blower remains active.
If you do not want air-cond itioning suspended, press 
 to cancel idle-stop.
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.
Models with navigation system
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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In addition to the button/switch operati ons, you can control 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
See the Navigation System  Manual for the operation 
of the audio system.
Images shown are for m odels without navigation 
system.
Pressing the   button switch es the climate control 
system between on and off. When turned on, the 
system returns to your last selection.
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. 204
Models with navigation system
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
A/C (Air Conditioning) and 
SYNC  (Synchronized) Icon
Vent Mode 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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