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The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY
or ON.
■ Accessory power socket (console panel)
Open the cover to use it.
■ Accessory power socket (back of the
console compartment)
Open the cover to use it.■ Accessory Power Sockets 1 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 acce ssories that are rated 180
watts (15 amps) or less.
To prevent 12-volt battery drain, only use the power
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Controls There is a coat hook on the rear left grab
handle. Pull it down to use it.
Pull up the cargo area floor lid.■ Coat Hook 1 Coat Hook
The coat hook is not desi gned for large or heavy
items.
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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 setting (no indicators on)■ Seat Heaters 1 Seat Heaters
Avoid using seat heaters when the 12-volt battery
charge is low. The vehicle may be 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 heaters shuts off. The
elapsed time varies according to the interior
environment.
When the ECON mode is active, the driver’s side seat
heater functions accordi ng to the status of the
climate control system. If you want to use only the
climate control system, press the seat heater button
to OFF.3
WARNING 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
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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.
■ Sunglasses Holder 1 Sunglasses Holder
Keep the holder closed wh ile driving except when
accessing stored items.
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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 heat ed or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your pr eference as quickly as possible. 1 Using Automatic Climate Control
Press the CLIMATE button to display A/C , MODE ,
fan control information on the audio/information
screen to operate manually. Select ic on to turn on or
off A/C , change the vent mode , or change the fan
speed.
If any buttons/icons are pressed while using the
climate control system in auto, the function of the
button/icon that was presse d will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button/icon that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
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 air mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature 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,
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194 uu Climate Control System u Using Automatic Climate Control
Controls Use the system when the power system is on.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side
temperature control dial.
3. Press the (ON/OFF) button to cancel. / (Fan Control)
Buttons A/C (Air Conditioning) Icon
MODE Control Icon
(Dashboard vents and back
of the center console)
MODE Control Icon
(Dashboard and floor vents, and
back of the center console)
CLIMATE Button
Driver’s Side Temperature
Control Dial
AUTO Button
SYNC (Synchronization) ButtonPassenger’s Side
Temperature Control DialMODE Control Icon
(Floor vents)MODE Control Icon
(Floor and defroster vents)
(Recirculation) Button
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■ Switching the vent mode
1. Press the CLIMATE button.
2. Select a desired vent mode icon.
■ A/C on and off
1. Press the CLIMATE button.
2. Select On or Off . 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.
If any icons are not select ed within several seconds
after the display is switched, it returns to the previous
screen. In this case, press the CLIMATE button again.
You can change the lengt h of time the climate
control display stays on.
2 Customized Features P. 306
While ECON mode is active, the climate control
system may have reduced cooling performance.Models with driving position memory system
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196 uu Climate Control System u Using Automatic Climate Control
Controls ■ Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Press the (recirculation) or (fresh air) button to switch the mode
depending on environmental conditions.
Recirculation mode (indicator on): Reci rculates air from the vehicle’s interior
through the system.
Fresh air mode (indicator on): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system
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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 Windows 1 Defrosting 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.
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
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Controls You can set the temperature synchronously fo r the driver’s side and the passenger’s
side in synchronization mode.
1. Press the SYNC button.
u The system switches to synchronization mode.
2. Adjust the temperature using the driv er’s side temperat ure control dial.
To return to dual mode, you can either press the SYNC button again or turn the dial
of the passenger’s side temperature control unit.■ Synchronization Mode 1 Synchronization Mode
When you press the button, the system changes
to synchronization 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.
SYNC Button
Passenger’s Side Temperature
Control DialDriver’s Side Temperature
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