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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system ....... 256
Front automatic air conditioning system ....... 263
Rear manual air conditioning system ....... 271
Rear automatic air conditioning system ....... 274
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 277
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 279
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ......................... 280 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system ................... 281
Using the radio ................. 284
Using the CD player ......... 290
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 297
Optimal use of the audio system.................. 304
Using the AUX adapter .... 307
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 309
3-3. Using the rear audio system Rear seat entertainment system features ............. 311
Using the DVD player (DVD video) ................... 318
Using the DVD player (video CD)...................... 327
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........ 330
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) .................... 331
Using the video mode ...... 333
Changing the initial setting ............................ 335

Interior features3
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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features .......................... 342
Using the hands-free phone system ................ 346
Making a phone call ......... 353
Setting a cellular phone ............................. 357
Security and system setup .............................. 362
Using the phone book ...... 365
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 372
• Personal/interior light main switch .................... 373
• Personal/interior
lights .............................. 373
• Interior light .................... 374 3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features .... 375
• Glove box....................... 376
• Console box ................... 377
• Overhead console .......... 378
• Cup holders ................... 379
• Bottle holders ................. 383
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 384
• Side table ....................... 386
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 388
Vanity mirrors ................... 389
Clock (vehicles without multi-information
display) .......................... 390
Conversation mirror ......... 391
Power outlets ................... 392
Seat heaters..................... 396
Armrests........................... 398
Floor mat .......................... 399
Luggage compartment features .......................... 400
Garage door opener......... 406
Compass .......................... 411

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
Clear the rear window using the defogger.
Vehicles with manual air conditioning system
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger. The
indicator light will come on.
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after 15 to 60 min-
utes. The operation time
changes according to the
ambient temperature and vehi-
cle speed. Pressing the button
again also turns the defogger
off.
Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers
Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers
Vehicles with automatic air conditioning systemOn/off
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger. The
indicator light will come on.
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after 15 to 60 min-
utes. The operation time
changes according to the
ambient temperature and vehi-
cle speed. Pressing the button
again also turns the defogger
off.
Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers
Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers

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■The defogger can be operated when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
CAUTION
■Outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
The surfaces of the outside rear view mirrors become hot. Do not touch
them to prevent from burning yourself.

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the engine is
stopped.
Slide the cover.
The light turns on when the
cover is opened. (vehicles with
vanity mirror light)

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Conversation mirror
■To use the overhead console from the conversation mirror state
Fully close the lid, then open it again. ( →P. 378)
Press in the lid.
Push the lid back up half way.

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Compass∗
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in
which the vehicle is heading.
■ Operation
To turn the compass on or off,
press the switch.
■ Displays and directions
DisplayDirection
NN orth
NE Northeast
EE ast
SE Southeast
S South
SW Southwest
WW est
NW Northwest
: If equipped

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
■
Circling calibration
When C appears on the display,
drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8 km/h)
or less in a circle until a direction is
displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis-
played.
■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to
interference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking
lot, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near
an intersection, near a large vehicle, etc.).
● The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
● The battery has been disconnected.
● A door is open.
CAUTION
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle
is stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the
neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling
calibration.

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NOTICE
■To avoid the compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause a malfunction of the compass sensor.
■ To ensure normal operation of the compass
●Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the
earth's magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields.
● During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle, do the following.
• Fold the mirrors back.
• Remove the antenna. (mast type only)
• Turn the power back door system off.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
■ High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows.
● Before car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
properly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition.
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.