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Accessory power socket (cargo area)

Open the cover to use it.

The AC power outlet can be used when the engine is running.

Open the cover to use it. Plug in the appliance 
slightly, turn it 90° clockwise, then push it all 
the way.

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AC Power Outlet

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AC Power Outlet

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NOTICE

Do not use the AC power outlet for electric 
appliances that require high initial peak wattage, 
such as cathode-ray tube type televisions, 
refrigerators, electric pumps, etc. It is not suitable for 
devices that process precise data, such as medical 
equipment, and that require an extremely stable 
power supply, such as microcomputer-controlled 
electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.

The AC power outlet is designed to supply power for 
up to 115 volt appliances that are rated 150 watts or 
less.

Continued use of any electric appliance/device 
exceeding these ratings may result in damage to the 
appliance/device.

* Not available on all models

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There is a coat hook on the rear grab handle 
of both sides. Pull it down to use it.

The tie-down anchors on the cargo area floor 
can be used to install a net for securing items.

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Coat Hooks

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Coat Hooks

The coat hooks are not designed for large or heavy 
items.

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Tie-down Anchors

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Tie-down Anchors

Do not let anyone access items in the cargo area 
while driving. Loose items can cause injury if you have 
to brake hard.

Anchor

Anchor

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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.

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 you drove the vehicle.

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Sunglasses Holder

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Sunglasses Holder

Keep the holder closed while driving except when 
accessing stored items.

Press

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Heated Steering Wheel

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Heated Steering Wheel

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Do not use the heated steering wheel continuously 
when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the 
battery may be weakened, making the engine 
difficult to start.

Indicator

Heated Steering Wheel Button

* Not available on all models

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The power mode must be in ON to use the 
seat heaters and ventilators

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1. Select .
2. Change the setting with one of the 

following:
The Low icon: The LO setting (one indicator 
on)
The Mid icon: The MID setting (two 
indicators on)
The High icon: The HI setting (three 
indicators on)
Auto: The system automatically selects the 
setting most suitable to the ambient 
environment.
Off: Turn off the system.

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Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation

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Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation

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Do not use the seat heaters and the seat ventilation 
even in LO when the engine is off. Under such 
conditions, the battery may be weakened, making 
the engine difficult to start.

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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 
heaters.

Models with seat ventilation

Models without seat ventilation

* Not available on all models

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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)

Pull the tab and roll up the sunshade all the 
way. Use the hooks to hang it.

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Second Row Outer Seat Heaters

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Second Row Outer Seat Heaters

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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.

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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 
heaters.

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Integrated Sunshades

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Integrated Sunshades

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Use the sunshades only when the windows are fully 
closed. Using the shade while a window is open can 
unhook and blow off the shade, hitting and hurting 
anyone sitting near the window.

Tab

Hook

* 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 preference 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.

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Using Automatic Climate Control

If any buttons/icons on the touch screen are pressed 
while using the climate control system in auto, the 
function of the button/icon that 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-conditioning suspended, press 
the Auto Idle Stop OFF button to cancel idle-stop.

To prevent cold air from blowing 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 partially 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, the 
system returns to your last selection.

Models with Auto Idle Stop

All models

 (On/Off) Button

AUTO Button

On Demand Multi-Use Display

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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 controls, you can operate the climate control system 
from the On Demand Multi-Use Display

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 touch screen.

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Operating from the On Demand Multi-Use Display

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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.

On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

A/C (Air Conditioning) and 
SYNC (Synchronization) Icon

Driver’s Side 
Temperature 
Control Icon

Recirculation/
Fresh Air mode 
Icon

Fan Control Icon

Passenger’s Side 
Temperature 
Control Icon

Vent Mode Icon

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1. Select the driver’s or passenger’s side 

temperature control icon.

2. Change the temperature setting from the 

following:

Temperature bar: Select a point where your 
desired temperature setting is.
Farther to the left is for a lower, and to the 
right for a higher setting.

(

+/

(

-: To raise or lower the temperature 

setting one degree at a time.
While you select and hold 

(

+/

(

-, the 

temperature decreases or increases.
Max Cool: To rapidly cool down the interior.

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The A/C indicator comes on. The setting 
returns to the previously selected value 
when you select it again.

Max Heat: To rapidly warm up the interior.

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The A/C indicator goes off. The setting 
returns to the previously selected value 
when you select it again.

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Changing the Interior Temperature Setting

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Using Automatic Climate Control

If you select the Max Cool or Max Heat during Auto 
Idle Stop, the engine restarts automatically.

Models with Auto Idle Stop

The side you selected.

Temperature Bar

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Switching the vent mode

Select a desired vent mode icon, or Front 
Mode Auto: The system automatically selects 
the vent mode most suitable to the ambient 
environment.

Vent mode

: Dashboard vents
: Dashboard and floor vents
: Floor vents
: Floor and defroster vents

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A/C on and off

1. Select A/C.
2. Select On or Off.

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Switching the vent mode

While the climate control system is in auto, Front 
Mode Auto is highlighted.

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SYNC on and off

1. Select SYNC.
2. Select On for synchronization mode.

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When in synchronization mode, the front 
passenger’s side temperature and the 
rear passenger compartment become 
the same as the driver’s side settings.

3. Adjust the temperature or change the 

mode from the driver’s side.

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Changing the fan speed

1. Select .

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When the left or right side of the 

 

is selected, the fan speed level goes up or 
down one level at a time.

2. Change the fan speed with one of the 

following:
The fan speed level indicators: Select your 
desired speed level. The smaller indicator is 
for a slower speed, and the larger for a 
faster speed.

(

+/

(

-: To go up or down one level at a 

time.
Front Fan AUTO: The system automatically 
selects the fan speed most suitable to the 
ambient environment.

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SYNC on and off

When you press the 

 button or select the Front 

 icon, the system synchronizes the driver’s and 

front passenger’s temperature settings.

When the system is not in SYNC mode, the driver's 
side temperature, the front passenger’s side 
temperature and the rear passenger compartment (if 
it is on) can be set separately.

You can also turn off SYNC mode by changing the 
front passenger’s side temperature or rear 
passenger’s temperature.

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Changing the fan speed

While the climate control system is in auto, Front 
Fan AUTO is highlighted.

Fan Speed Level Indicators

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Select 

 or 

 currently shown to 

switch between the modes depending on 
environmental conditions.

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Selecting 

 or 

 currently shown 

changes the display to the Fresh Air/ 
Recirculation display. You can also 
switch the mode by selecting 

 or 

 icon appearing in the display.

 (Recirculation Mode): Recirculates air 

from the vehicle’s interior through the system.

 (Fresh Air Mode): Maintains outside 

ventilation. Keep the system in fresh air mode 
in normal situations.

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Switching between the Recirculation and Fresh Air Modes

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Pressing the 

 button or selecting the Front 

 icon appearing after the vent mode icon is 

selected turns the air conditioning system on 
and automatically switches the system to fresh 
air mode.

Press the 

 button or select the Front 

 

icon again to turn off, the system returns to 
the previous settings.

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To rapidly defrost the windows

1. Press the 

 button, or select the vent 

mode icon and then the Front  

icon.

2. Select the recirculation mode.

2 Switching between the Recirculation 

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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

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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 temperature 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 the side windows.

If you press the 

 button or select the Front 

 

icon during Auto Idle Stop, the engine restarts 
automatically.

Models with Auto Idle Stop

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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 
visibility.

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Rear Climate Control System

Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Select REAR.
2. Select Auto.

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The rear system changes to AUTO mode.

3. Adjust the rear passenger’s compartment temperature using the temperature 

control icon.

4. Select the On/Off to cancel.

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When the turned back on, the system returns to your last selection.

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Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Front Panel

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Rear Climate Control System

If any icons on the touch screen are pressed while 
using the rear climate control system in auto, the 
function of the icon that was pressed will take 
priority.

Rear Lock: Appears on the front panel. When 
selected, it disables the rear panel control.
LOCK: Appears on the rear control panel while the 
rear lock is on.

If the rear lock is on while in SYNC mode, the rear 
control panel is disabled. LOCK SYNC appears on the 
rear control panel.

When the rear fan is set to maximum speed, Auto 
Idle Stop does not activate.

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Auto Idle Stop may not activate under other 

conditions when the rear climate control system is 
in use.

Models with Auto Idle Stop

On Demand Multi-Use Display

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(

+/

(

- 

(Temperature 
Control) Icon

Fan Speed Level 
Indicators
On/Off Icon

Auto Icon

Rear Lock Icon

Vent Mode Icon

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Changing the rear temperature setting

Change the temperature setting from the 
following:

(

+/

(

-: To raise or lower the temperature 

setting one degree at a time.
While you select and hold 

(

+/

(

-, the 

temperature decreases or increases.

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Switching the vent mode

Select a desired vent mode icon.

Vent mode

: Rear console vents
: Rear console vents and floor vents
: Rear floor vents

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Changing the rear temperature setting

When you set the temperature to the lower or upper 
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.

(

+/

(

- (Temperature Control) Icon

Vent Mode Icon

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Changing the fan speed

Change the fan speed with one of the 
following:
The fan speed level indicators: Select your 
desired speed level. The smaller indicator is for 
a slower speed, and the larger for a faster 
speed.

(

+/

(

-: To go up or down one level at a time.

Fan Speed Level Indicators

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Use the system when the engine is running
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the rear temperature control button.
3. To turn off the rear climate control system, press 

 button.

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Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel

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Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel

When the Rear Lock icon on the front control panel 
is off, the temperature of the rear passenger 
compartment can be controlled independently.

Rear floor 
vents

Rear console 
vents and 
floor vents

Rear console 
vents

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(Fan Control) 
Buttons

 (On/Off) Button

Rear Temperature 
Control Buttons

AUTO Button

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