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mately 12 mph (20 km/h) or more.)

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Rear seats: A passenger is judged to be in

a rear seat when the system detects the

opening and closing of a rear door (auto-

matic S-FLOW mode only) or the opera-

tion of the rear air conditioning control

screen on the Rear Multi Operation

Panel.

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Operation of automatic S-FLOW mode

When the system is operating in automatic

S-FLOW mode, if the system detects the

opening and closing of a rear door or the

operation of the rear air conditioning con-

trol screen on the Rear Multi Operation

Panel, S-FLOW mode will be disabled. To

enable S-FLOW mode, select the S-FLOW

mode switch. (In this case, the system will

operate in manual S-FLOW mode.)

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Changing from manual S-FLOW mode

to automatic S-FLOW mode

Select the S-FLOW mode switch to dis-

able S-FLOW mode.

Turn the power switch off.

After 60 minutes have elapsed, change

the power switch to ON mode.



Vehicles with DUAL-ZONE climate
control

To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perform
any of the following procedures:
 Select “DUAL” on the sub function

menu. (

P.326)

 Select “DUAL” on the option con-

trol screen.

 Adjust the passenger’s side tem-

perature setting.

The indicator on the main control screen
comes on when the “DUAL” mode is on.



Vehicles with 4-ZONE climate con-
trol

To turn on the “4-ZONE” mode, per-
form any of the following procedures:
 Select “4-ZONE” on the sub func-

tion menu. (

P.326)

 Select “4-ZONE” on the option

control screen.

 Adjust a passenger seat tempera-

ture setting.

The indicator on the main control screen
comes on when the “4-ZONE” mode is on.

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Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume changes
according to the selected air flow
mode.

Adjusting the temperature for
the driver and passenger seats
separately

Air outlet layout and operations

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Adjusting the position of and open-
ing and closing the air outlets



Front center/front side

Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down

Turn the knob to open or close the
vent



Rear center/rear side

Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down

Turn the knob to open or close the
vent

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield defogger

from operating improperly

Do not place anything on the instrument

panel which may cover the air outlets.

Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,

preventing the windshield defoggers

from defogging.

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: If equipped

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Center Display

Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.

to can be adjusted by perform-

ing the following operations.
Flick operation: Move the pointer to
the desired item and flick the touchpad
up or down.

The item can be adjusted by one level.

Trace operation: After selecting the
desired item, trace the pad surface.

The item can be adjusted by the amount
that you trace.
Trace operation cannot be used while driv-
ing.

Adjust the left side rear seat tem-
perature setting
Select the left side rear seat air flow
mode

: Air flows to the upper body

: Air flows to the upper body and feet

: Air flows to the feet

Adjust the rear seats fan speed set-

Rear automatic air condi-
tioning system

The air outlets and fan speed are
automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.

The rear air conditioning system
can be operated using the Center
Display and Rear Multi Operation
Panel.

 Center Display
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch to display the main

menu and move the cursor to

display the climate control shortcut

buttons. Then, select

to display

the rear air conditioning control
screen.

 Rear Multi Operation Panel

Touch “Climate” on the home screen
to display the rear air conditioning
control screen.(

P.318)

Touching the shortcut button on the
home screen will also display opera-
tion buttons for some of the rear air
conditioning system functions.

: The Rear Multi Operation Panel can-

not be used to operate the rear air
conditioning system if the function is
disabled. (

P.334)

Rear air conditioning control
screen

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ting
Select the right side rear seat air
flow mode
Adjust the right side rear seat tem-
perature setting
Function on/off indicators

When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the control screen.

Sub function menu

When the sub function button on the
Remote Touch is pressed, the following
functions can be switched on and off.
“Rear off”: Turn the rear seats fan off
“Rear AUTO”: Set the rear seats automatic
mode on/off (

P.335)

: Disables operation of the rear air

conditioning system using the Rear Multi
Operation Panel

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Rear Multi Operation Panel

Various functions can be operated by
touching the displayed buttons on the
Rear Multi Operation Panel.

: The Rear Multi Operation Panel cannot

be used to operate the rear air condi-
tioning system if the function is disabled.
(

P.334)



Rear air conditioning control screen

Adjust the left side rear seat tem-
perature setting

Select the left side rear seat air flow
mode

: Air flows to the upper body

: Air flows to the upper body and feet

: Air flows to the feet

Set the rear seats automatic mode
on/off (

P.335)

Select the right side rear seat air
flow mode
Turn the rear seats fan off
Adjust the right side rear seat tem-
perature setting
Adjust the rear seats fan speed set-
ting



Shortcut screen

Adjust the left side rear seat tem-
perature setting
Adjust the right side rear seat tem-
perature setting



Center Display

Select “Rear AUTO” on the sub
function menu. (

P.334)

Using automatic mode

E
F

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To stop the operation, select “Rear
off” on the sub function menu.
(

P.334)

If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.



Rear Multi Operation Panel

Select “AUTO” on the rear air con-
ditioning control screen. (

P.335)

To stop the operation, select “OFF”
on the rear air conditioning control
screen. (

P.334)

If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.

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Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically accord-

ing to the temperature setting and the

ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until

warm or cool air is ready to flow immedi-

ately after “Rear AUTO” is selected or

“AUTO” is touched.
Cool air may blow around the upper body

even when the heater is on due to sunlight.

The temperature setting of the rear
seats can be adjusted using the follow-
ing methods:
 When the “4-ZONE” indicator is

off: Adjust the driver’s seat tempera-
ture.

Adjust the temperature setting of each
rear seat using the Center Display or Rear
Multi Operation Panel.

 Adjust the temperature setting of

each rear seat using the Center Dis-
play (rear air conditioning control
screen) or Rear Multi Operation
Panel.

The temperature setting of each rear seat
can be changed independently.

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Rear center outlets and rear side
outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down

Turn the knob to open or close the
vent

Adjusting the temperature set-
ting of the rear seats

Air outlet layout and operations

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system

on longer than necessary when the

hybrid system is off.

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: If equipped

Heated steering wheel

/seat

heaters/seat ventilators

 Heated steering wheel
Warms up the grip of the steering
wheel
 Front seat heaters/Rear seat

heaters

Warm up the seat upholstery
 Front seat ventilators/Rear seat

ventilators

Maintain good ventilation by pulling
air through the seat upholstery

The Center Display and Rear Multi
Operation Panel/rear control
panel can be used to operate the
heated steering wheel, seat heaters
and seat ventilators as follows:

 Center Display
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch to display the main

menu and move the cursor to

display the shortcut buttons. Then,

select

to display the heated

steering wheel/front seat
heater/front seat ventilator control
screen.
To display the rear seat heater/rear
seat ventilator control screen, select

. (if equipped)

 Rear Multi Operation Panel
Touch “Climate” on the home screen
to display the air conditioning con-
trol screen.(

P.318)

Touching the shortcut button on the
home screen will display operation
buttons for the rear seat heaters and
rear seat ventilators.
 Rear control panel
The rear seat heaters can be oper-
ated.

WARNING

■

To prevent minor burn injuries

Care should be taken if anyone in the fol-

lowing categories comes in contact with

the steering wheel or seats when the

heater is on:

●

Babies, small children, the elderly, the

sick and the physically challenged

●

Persons with sensitive skin

●

Persons who are fatigued

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Center Display



Main screen

Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.

to can be adjusted by perform-

ing the following operations.
Flick operation: Move the pointer to
the desired item and flick the touchpad
up or down.

The item can be adjusted by one level.

Trace operation: After selecting the
desired item, trace the touchpad sur-
face.

The item can be adjusted by the amount
that you trace.
Trace operation cannot be used while driv-
ing.

Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed
level

The seat ventilator can be adjusted in 3 lev-
els. (Low, Mid or Hi)

Adjust the seat heater temperature
level

The seat heater can be adjusted in 3 levels.
(Low, Mid or Hi)

Adjust the heated steering wheel
temperature level

The heated steering wheel can be adjusted
in 2 levels. (Low or Hi)

Automatic mode on/off indicators

When the automatic mode is on, the indi-
cator illuminates on the screen.

Sub function menu

When the sub function button on the
Remote Touch is pressed, the following
functions can be set to automatic mode.

: Left-hand side seat heater/seat

ventilator

: Heated steering wheel

: Right-hand side seat heater/seat

ventilator

: Available on the front seat control

screen only

WARNING

●

Persons who have taken alcohol or

drugs that induce sleep (sleeping

drugs, cold remedies, etc.)

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the seat heat-

ers and seat ventilators

Do not put heavy objects that have an

uneven surface on the seat and do not

stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.)

into the seat.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the functions when the hybrid

system is off.

Control screen

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Side screen

Display the air conditioning control
screen:

P.329

Adjust the front seat heater tem-
perature level

Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator (orange)
change as follows:
AUTO

HiMidLoOFF

Adjust the front seat ventilator fan
speed level

Each time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and level indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO

HiMidLoOFF

Adjust the heated steering wheel
temperature level

Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator change
as follows:
AUTO

HiLoOFF

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Rear Multi Operation Panel (if
equipped)



Rear air conditioning control screen

Adjust the rear seat heater tem-
perature level

Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator (orange)
change as follows:
AUTO

HiMidLoOFF

Adjust the rear seat ventilator fan
speed level

Each time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and level indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO

HiMidLoOFF



Shortcut screen

Adjust the rear seat heater tem-
perature level

Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator (orange)
change as follows:
AUTO

HiMidLoOFF

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Adjust the rear seat ventilator fan
speed level

Each time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and level indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO

HiMidLoOFF

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Rear control panel (if equipped)

Increases the rear seat heater tem-
perature level

The seat ventilator can be adjusted in 3 lev-
els. (Low, Mid or Hi)

Enables/Disables the automatic
mode of the rear seat heaters
Decreases the rear seat heater
temperature level

If this switch is selected when the rear seat
heater temperature level is set to Lo, the
rear seat heater will turn off.

■

The heated steering wheel, seat heaters

and seat ventilators can be used when

The power switch is in ON mode.

■

Air conditioning system-linked control

mode

When the seat ventilator fan speed level is

Hi, the seat ventilator fan speed becomes

higher according to the fan speed of the air

conditioning system.

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When the air conditioning system is

operating in S-FLOW mode

If a passenger is not detected in the front

passenger seat, the seat ventilator and seat

heater of the front passenger’s seat will be

turned off if on. (

P.330)

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(

P.479)

WARNING

■

To prevent overheating and minor

burn injuries

Observe the following precautions when

using the seat heaters.

●

Do not cover the seat with a blanket or

cushion when using the seat heater.

●

Do not use seat heater more than nec-

essary.

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Rear personal lights (

P.342)

Inside door handle lights
Instrument panel ornament lights (if equipped)
Front personal lights (

P.342)

Front interior lights (

P.342)

Clock light
Footwell lights
Power switch light
Door trim ornament lights
Door courtesy lights
Seat belt buckle lights
Outer foot lights
Rear interior light (

P.342)

Shift lever lights

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

A
B
C
D

E
F

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Turning the door position on

Press the door-linked interior light
switch

The lights are turned on and off according
to whether the doors are opened/closed.
When the door position is on, the indicator

illuminates.

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Turning the lights on/off



Front

Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)

When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.



Rear

On/off

The rear interior lights turn on/off together
the front interior lights.
When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.

■

Using the Rear Multi Operation
Panel (if equipped)

Display the home screen and then
touch “Rear Shade/Lamp”.
(

P.318)

To turn on/off the rear interior
lights, touch the respective button.

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Turning the lights on/off



Front

Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)

When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.

Operating the interior lights

Operating the personal lights

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Rear

On/dimmed/off

When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.

■

Using the Rear Multi Operation
Panel (if equipped)

Display the home screen and then
touch “Rear Shade/Lamp”.
(

P.318)

To turn on/dimmed/off the rear per-
sonal lights, touch the respective
button.

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Illuminated entry system

The lights automatically turn on/off accord-

ing to the power switch mode, the presence

of the electronic key, whether the doors are

locked/unlocked, and whether the doors

are open/closed.

■

To prevent the 12-volt battery from

being discharged

If the interior lights remain on when the

power switch is turned off, the lights will go

off automatically after 20 minutes.

■

When front interior light or front per-

sonal lights do not respond as normal

●

When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to

the lens surface

●

When operated with a wet hand

●

When wearing gloves, etc.

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The interior lights may turn on automati-

cally when

If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or

in the event of a strong rear impact, the inte-

rior lights will turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off automatically

after approximately 20minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off manu-

ally. However, in order to help prevent fur-

ther collisions, it is recommended that they

be left on until safety can be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on auto-

matically depending on the force of the

impact and conditions of the collision.)

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(

P.479)

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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Vehicles without power rear seat

Glove box (

P.346)

Auxiliary boxes (

P.349)

Cup holders (

P.347)

Console box (

P.348)

Coin holder (

P.347)

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

A
B
C
D

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Vehicles with power rear seat

Glove box (

P.346)

Auxiliary boxes (

P.349)

Cup holders (

P.347)

Console box (

P.348)

Coin holder (

P.347)

Open (push button)

Unlock with the mechanical key

Lock with the mechanical key

A
B
C
D

WARNING

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Items that should not be left in the

storage spaces

Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray

cans in the storage spaces, as this may

cause the following when cabin tempera-

ture becomes high:

●

Glasses may be deformed by heat or

cracked if they come into contact with

other stored items.

●

Lighters or spray cans may explode. If

they come into contact with other

stored items, the lighter may catch fire

or the spray can may release gas,

causing a fire hazard.

Glove box

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Glove box light

The glove box light turns on when the tail

lights are on.

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Trunk opener main switch

The trunk opener main switch is located in

the glove box. (

P.122)

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Removing the partition

The partition inside the glove box can be

removed by pulling it.

Push the button.



Front

Press in and release the button.



Rear (vehicles without power rear
seat)

Pull the armrest down then push in the
cup holder trim to extend the cup hold-
ers.



Rear (vehicles with power rear seat)

Press in and release the button.

WARNING

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Caution while driving

Keep the glove box closed. In the event

of sudden braking or sudden swerving,

an accident may occur due to an occu-

pant being struck by the open glove box

or the items stored inside.

Coin holder

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the coin holder closed.

Injuries may result in the event of an acci-

dent or sudden braking.

Cup holders

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