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The DSC has operated.
The ABS/TCS/DSC is operating.
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has operated.
The parking brake is applied.
Any of the doors is opened.
The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
The driver takes his/her hands off the steering wheel.
The vehicle is driven on a downslope for a long time.
The steering wheel is operated abruptly.
There is a problem with the system.
The temperature in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is high or low.
The windshield around the Forwar d Sensing Camera (FSC) is foggy.
The windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is blocked by an obstruction,
causing poor forward visibility.
The front radar sensor cannot det ect target objects (during rain, fog, snow or other
inclement weather conditions, or when the radiator grille is dirty).
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The parking brake is automatically applied during stop hold con trol.
(Manual transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed decreases below 25 km/h (15 mph).
The shift lever is in the neutral position for a certain period of time.
The clutch is depressed for a certain period of time.
The engine has stalled.
NOTE
If you take your hands off the steering wheel (not holding the steering wheel), the warning
sound is activated and an alert is indicated on the multi-information display and the active
driving display.
Multi-information display
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NOTE
When the system does not detect a white
(yellow) lane line on one side only, the
system does not operate on the side that is
not being detected.
When temporarily canceling the system
The LAS goes on standby in the following
cases: The LAS opera tion is automatically
restored when the system's operation
conditions are met.
The system cannot detect white (yellow)
lane lines.
The vehicle speed is less than about 56
km/h (35 mph).
The turn signal lever is operated.
The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
The TCS/DSC is operating.
The DSC is turned off.
The steering wheel is operated.
The brake pedal is operated.
The function is temporarily stopped.
The LAS stops functioning in the
following cases:
The temperature in the forward sensing
camera (FSC) is high or low.
The windshield around the forward
sensing camera (FSC) is foggy.
The windshield around the forward
sensing camera (FSC) is blocked by an
obstruction, causing poor forward
visibility.
Strong light (such as sunlight, or
headlights (high-beam) of on-coming
vehicles) is directed at the forward
sensing camera (FSC).
System malfunction
If there is a problem w ith the system, the
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/
risk avoidance suppo rt system) (white)
and the i-ACTIVSENSE warning
indication/warning light on the
multi-information di splay turns on and a
message is indicated.
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol
(Warning/Risk Avoidance Support
System) on page 4-84.
▼ Steering Wheel Operation Assist
When the system determines that the
vehicle might be deviating from its lane,
the steering wheel operation assist
operates.
The system notifies
the driver of the
direction in which t he system provided
steering wheel operation assistance on the
multi-information di splay and the active
driving display
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Multi-information display
Active drivin g display*
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The obstruction is soft such as a
hanging curtain or snow stuck to a
vehicle.
The obstruction is shaped irregularly.
The obstruction is extremely close.
In the following cases, the rear
ultrasonic sensor and rear camera
cannot detect obstructions correctly and
the SBS-R may not operate.
Something is stuck on the bumper
near a rear ultrasonic sensor.
The brake or accelerator pedal is
operated.
There is another obstruction near one
obstruction.
During inclement weather such as
rain, fog and snow.
High or low humidity.
High or low temperatures
Strong winds.
The path of travel is not flat.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the
luggage compartment or on the rear
seat.
Objects such as a wireless antenna,
fog light, or illuminated license plate
is installed near a rear ultrasonic
sensor.
The orientation of a rear ultrasonic
sensor has deviated for reasons such
as a collision.
The vehicle is affected by other sound
waves such as the horn, engine noise,
ultrasonic sensor of another vehicle.
In the following cases, a rear ultrasonic
sensor and rear camera may detect
something as a target obstruction which
could cause the SBS-R system to
operate.
Driving on a steep slope.
Wheel blocks.
Hanging curtains, gate poles such as
at toll gates and railroad crossing.
When traveling near objects such as
foliage, barriers, vehicles, walls, and
fences along a road.
When driving off-road in areas where
there is grass and forage.
When passing through low gates,
narrow gates, car washing machines,
and tunnels.
A trailer is connected.
A bright light source such as sunlight
hits the rear camera.
The surroundings are dark.
An exterior accessory such as a
bicycle carrier is installed around the
rear sonar.
(Manual transmission)
If the vehicle is stopped by the SBS-R
operation and the clutch pedal is not
depressed, the engine stops.
When the system operates, the user is
notified by the multi-information
display.
The collision warning beep sounds
intermittently while the SBS-R brake is
operating.
If the vehicle is stopped by the SBS-R
operation and the brake pedal is not
depressed, displaying in meter
“Emergency Braking Activated. Depress
Brake Pedal to Hold Stop”, after about
2 seconds and the SBS-R brake is
automatically released.
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A large deviation in the installation
position of a rear side radar sensor on
the vehicle has occurred.
There is a large accumulation of snow
or ice on the rear bumper near a rear
side radar sensor.
Driving on snow-covered roads for
long periods.
The temperature near the radar
sensors becomes extremely hot due to
driving for long periods on slopes
during the summer.
The battery voltage has decreased.
Under the following conditions, the rear
side radar sensor cannot detect target
objects or it may be difficult to detect
them.
The rear side radar sensor detection
area is obstructed by a nearby wall or
parked vehicle. (Reverse the vehicle to
a position where the radar sensor
detection area is no longer
obstructed.)
1. Your vehicle
A vehicle is approaching directly from
the rear of your vehicle.
1. Your vehicle

The vehicle is parked on a slant.
1. Your vehicle
A vehicle is approaching from the
opposite direction on a steep gradient.
1. Your vehicle
Directly after the SBS-RC system
becomes operable using the
personalization feature.
Radio wave interference from a radar
sensor equipped on a nearby parked
vehicle.
Turn off the SBS-RC system while
pulling a trailer or while an accessory
such as a bicycle carrier is installed to
the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the
radio waves emitted by the radar will be
blocked causing the system to not
operate normally.
In the following cases, a rear radar and
rear camera may detect something as a
target obstruction which could cause the
SBS-RC system to operate.
Hanging curtains, gate poles such as
at toll gates and railroad crossing.
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Driver MonitoringCamera
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▼Driver Monitoring Camera
The driver monitoring camera detects
changes in the driver'
s facial features and
estimates the amount of accumulated
fatigue and sleepiness of the driver.
1. Driver monitoring camera
NOTE
Driver Monitoring (DM) and the earlier
collision warning may not operate
normally under the following conditions.
The driver monitoring camera is
covered with something.
You are driving the vehicle while
leaning on the steering wheel.
You are wearing glasses or
sunglasses.
A cap or hat you are wearing partially
blocks the driver monitoring camera's
view of your eyes, you have long
bangs partially covering your eyes, or
a part of your face is invisible due to a
face mask.
The lighting conditions change
significantly (such as backlight, light
from the side, or direct light from the
setting sun, and the headlights of
on-coming vehicles).
You are driving the vehicle with your
face largely pointed to the side.
You are moving around extensively.
Your face or your eyes frequently turn
in direction other than straight ahead
(direction of travel).
Your line of sight moves or directly
after it has moved.
There is a large difference between
your line of sight and the direction
your face is pointed.
You are driving the vehicle with your
head largely tilted to one side.
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Manual Type
▼Manual Type
With A/C switch
1. A/C switch
2. Mode selector switch
3. Air intake selector switch
4. Fan control dial
5. Rear window defogger switch
6. Windshield defroster switch
7. Temperature control dial

Without A/C switch
1. Mode selector switch
2. Air intake selector switch
3. Fan control dial
4. Rear window defogger switch
5. Windshield defroster switch
6. Temperature control dial

▼Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls t
emperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
MAX A/C (With A/C switch)
Fully turn the temperature control dial
counterclockwise for MAX A/C
(maximum cooling).
NOTE
When the mode is set to or with the
fan control dial in a position other than 0
and the temperature control dial in the
MAX A/C position, the air intake selector
switches to the recirculated air position
and the A/C turns on automatically.
If A/C is not desired, press the A/C switch
to turn it off.
Fan control dial
This dial allows v ariable fan speeds.
The fan has seven speeds.
Mode selector switches
The desired airflow mode can be selected
(page 5-4).
A/C switch
*
Press the A/C swit ch to turn the air
conditioner on. The indicator light on the
switch will illuminate when the fan control
dial is in any position except OFF.

Press the switch once again to turn the air
conditioner off.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function when
the outside temperature approaches 0 °C
(32 °F).
Interior Features
Climate Control System
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▼Cooling (With A/C switch)
1. Press the switch.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
cold position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
4. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing
the A/C switch.
5. After cooling begins, adjust the fan control dial and temperature control
dial as needed to maintain maximum
comfort.
CAUTION
If the air conditioner is used while driving
up long hills or in heavy traffic, monitor the
high engine coolant temperature warning
indication to see if it is displayed (page
7-28).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning indication is
displayed, turn the air conditioner off (page
7-20).
NOTE
When maximum cooling is desired, set
the temperature control dial to the
extreme cold position and set the air
intake selector to the recirculated air
position, then turn the fan control dial
fully clockwise.
If warmer air is desired at floor level,
press the
switch and adjust the
temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.
The air to the floor is warmer than air
to the face (except wh en the temperature
control dial is set at the extreme hot or
cold position).
▼ Ventilation
1. Press the switch.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turns off).
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
▼Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
1. Press the switch.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
4. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.
WA R N I N G
Do not defog the windshield using the
switch with the temperature control set to
the cold position:
Using the
switch with the temperature
control set to the cold position is
dangerous as it will cause the outside of the
windshield to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a serious
accident. Set the temperature control to
the hot or warm position when using the
switch.
NOTE
(With A/C switch)
Fogging on the windows clears up more
easily while the air conditioner is on,
but they will fog up more easily if the air
conditioner is turned off.
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(With A/C switch)
Be careful that the windows do not fog
up when doing any of the following:
Switching to recirculate mode
Turning off the air conditioner
(With A/C switch)
For maximum defrosting, turn on the air
conditioner, set the temperature control
dial to the extreme hot position, and turn
the fan control dial fully clockwise.
If warm air is desired at the floor, press
the
switch.
Wi t h t h e or *1 switch, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on
and the outside air position is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield. In the
switch, the
outside air position cannot be changed
to the recirculated air position.
*1 Depending on the market.
▼ Dehumidifying (With A/C switch)
Operate the air condi
tioner in cool or cold
weather to help defog the windshield and
side windows.
1. Press the desired mode switch you
want to set.
2. Set the air intake s elector to the outside
air position (indicator light turns off).
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
5. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch.
NOTE
One of the functions of the air conditioner
is dehumidifying the air and, to use this
function, the temperature does not have to
be set to cold. Th erefore, set the
temperature control dial to the desired
position (hot or cold) and turn on the air
conditioner when you want to dehumidify
the cabin air.
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When the AUTO switch indicator light is
on, it indicates auto operation, and the
system will function automatically.
If any of the following switches are
operated while in auto control, the
AUTO switch indicator turns off.
Mode selector switch
Fan control switch
Windshield defroster switch
The functions for switches other than
those operated continue to operate in
auto control.
Power switch (System On/Off)
The climate control system turns on or off
by pressing the power switch.
Temperature control dial
This dial controls t emperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
When the SYNC switch is on:
Turn the driver temperature control dial
to control the temperature throughout
the entire cabin.
When the SYNC switch is off:
Turn the driver or front passenger
temperature control dial to
independently control the temperature
on each side of the cabin.
NOTE
The climate control system changes to
the individual operation mode (SYNC
switch indicator light turns off) by
turning the front passenger temperature
control dial even when the SYNC switch
is on, which allows individual control of
the set temperature for the driver and
front passenger.
When you set the temperature to the
lower or upper limit, “Lo” or “Hi” is
displayed.
The temperature units for the
temperature setting display can be
changed in conjunction with the
temperature units for the outside
temperature display.
Refer to Outside Temperature Display
on page 4-19.
Fan control switch
The fan has 7 speeds. The selected speed
will be displayed.
Mode selector switch
The desired airflow mode can be selected
(page 5-4).
NOTE
With the airflow mode set to the
position and the temperature control
dial set at a medium temperature,
heated air is directed to the feet and air
at a comparably lower temperature will
flow through the central, left and right
vents.
To set the air vent to , press the
windshield defroster switch.
In the position, the outside air
position is automatically selected.
A/C switch
Pressing the A/C swit ch while the AUTO
switch is turned on w ill turn off the air
conditioner (cooling/dehumidifying
functions).
The on/off of the air conditioner switches
each time the A/C switch is pressed.
Interior Features
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Sunvisors
▼Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use
in front or swing it to the side.
▼
Side Extension Sunvisors*
The visor extender extends the sunvisor's
range of sun shading.
To use, pull it out.
CAUTION
When moving the sunvisor, retract the visor
extender to its original position. Otherwise,
the visor extender could hit the rearview
mirror.
▼Va n i t y M i r r o r s
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity
mirror light, it will illuminate when you
open the cover.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, the vanity mirror will only
illuminate in the tilt range shown in the
figure.

1. Vanity mirror light
2. On
3. Off

NOTE
If a vanity mirror light is left on with the
ignition switched OFF, the light is turned
off automatically to prevent the battery
from being discharged.

The vanity mirror light can be turned on
again by doing any of the following
operations:
Opening/closing any door.
Unlocking any door.
Switching the ignition to ACC or ON.
Switching an overhead light/front map
light on.
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
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