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Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control

Co
ntrols

Select the driver’s or passenger’s side
temperature control icon.

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.

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.

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

Using Automatic Climate Control

If you select the

Max Cool

Max Heat

during Auto

Idle Stop, the engine restarts automatically.

The side you selected.

Temperature Bar

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Co
ntrols

■

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

■

A/C on and off

Select

A/C

Select

Off

Switching the vent mode

While the climate control system is in auto,

Front

Mode Auto

is highlighted.

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Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control

Co
ntrols

■

SYNC on and off

Select

SYNC

Select

for synchronization mode.

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

Adjust the temperature or change the
mode from the driver’s side.

■

Changing the fan speed

Select .

When the left or right side of the

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

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.

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.

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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Using Automatic Climate Control

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ntrols

Select

currently shown to

switch between the modes depending on
environmental conditions.

Selecting

currently shown

changes the display to the

Fresh Air/

Recirculation

display. You can also

switch the mode by selecting

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.

■

Switching between the Recirculation and Fresh Air Modes

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Using Automatic Climate Control

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ntrols

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.

■

To rapidly defrost the windows

Press the

button, or select the vent

mode icon and then the

Front

icon.

Select the recirculation mode.

Switching between the Recirculation
and Fresh Air Modes

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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

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.

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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Climate Control System

Rear Climate Control System

Co
ntrols

Rear Climate Control System

Use the system when the engine is running.

Select

REAR

Select

Auto

The rear system changes to AUTO mode.

Adjust the rear passenger’s compartment temperature using the temperature
control icon.

Select the

On/Off

to cancel.

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

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.

Auto Idle Stop may not activate under other

conditions when the rear climate control system is
in use.

On Demand Multi-Use Display

(

(Temperature
Control) Icon

Fan Speed Level
Indicators

On/Off

Icon

Auto

Icon

Rear Lock

Icon

Vent Mode Icon

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Climate Control System

Rear Climate Control System

Co
ntrols

■

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.

■

Switching the vent mode

Select a desired vent mode icon.

Vent mode

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

Changing the rear temperature setting

When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit,

is displayed.

(

(Temperature Control) Icon

Vent Mode Icon

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Rear Climate Control System

Co
ntrols

■

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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Climate Control System

Rear Climate Control System

Co
ntrols

Use the system when the engine is running

Press the

AUTO

button.

Adjust the interior temperature using the rear temperature control button.

To turn off the rear climate control system, press

button.

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Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel

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

(Fan Control)
Buttons

(On/Off) Button

Rear Temperature
Control Buttons

AUTO

Button

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Features

Audio System

About Your Audio System

The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM

Radio service. It can also play

audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, Hard Disk Drive (HDD) audio

, USB flash drives,

and iPod, iPhone and

Bluetooth

devices.

You can operate the audio system from the remote controls on the steering wheel,
or the icons on the On Demand Multi-Use Display

About Your Audio System

SiriusXM

Radio is available on a subscription basis

only. For more information on SiriusXM

Radio,

contact a dealer.

General Information on the Audio System

P. 316

SiriusXM

Radio is available in the United States and

Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.

SiriusXM

is a registered trademark of SiriusXM

Radio, Inc.

Video CDs, DVDs

, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are

not supported.

iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.

State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.

When the screen is viewed through polarized
sunglasses, a rainbow pattern may appear on the
screen due to optical characteristics of the screen. If
this is disturbing, please operate the screen without
polarized sunglasses.

Remote Controls

iPod

USB Flash
Drive

* Not available on all models

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Audio System

USB Ports

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Features

USB Ports

■

In the front console compartment

Install the device USB connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB port

(2.5A).

The USB port

(2.5A) is for charging

devices, playing audio files and
connecting compatible phones with
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

To prevent any potential issues, be sure
to use an Apple MFi Certified Lightning
Connector for Apple CarPlay, and for
Android Auto, the USB cables should be
certified by USB-IF to be compliant with
USB 2.0 Standard.

The USB ports

(2.5A) are only for charging

devices.

USB Ports

•

Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.

•

We recommend that you use a USB cable if you are
attaching a USB flash drive to the USB port.

•

Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.

•

Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.

•

We recommend keeping your data backed up
before using the device in your vehicle.

•

Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.

The USB port can supply up to 2.5A of power. It does
not output 2.5A unless requested by the device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that needs to be charged.

USB charge

USB Port

(2.5A)

USB Ports

(2.5A)

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Features

■

On the back of the front console
compartment

The USB ports

(2.5A) are only for charging

devices.

USB Ports

These ports are for battery charge only. You cannot
play music even if you have connected a music player
to it.

Under certain conditions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.

USB Ports

(2.5A)

Models without rear console compartment

Models without rear entertainment
system

Models with rear entertainment
system

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Audio System

USB Ports

Features

■

In the rear console compartment

The USB ports

(2.5A) are only for charging

devices.

■

On the back of the rear console
compartment

The USB ports

(2.5A) are only for charging

devices.

Models with rear console compartment

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Audio System

Auxiliary Input Jack

Features

Auxiliary Input Jack

Use the jack to connect a standard audio
device.

Open the

AUX

cover.

Connect a standard audio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.

The audio system automatically switches
to the AUX mode.

Audio System Theft Protection

The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system
may display a code entry screen. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.

■

Reactivating the audio system

Set the power mode to ON.

Turn on the audio system.

Press and hold the audio system power button for more than two seconds.

The audio system is reactivated when the audio control unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.

Auxiliary Input Jack

To switch to another mode or return to the AUX
mode, press the

SOURCE

button on the steering

wheel or select

Source

on the On Demand Multi-Use

Display

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